Questions and Replies
11 April 2017 - NW807
Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(a) How many tenders have state-owned entities reporting to her 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:
ALEXKOR SOC LTD |
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(a) |
None |
(b) |
R NIL |
DENEL SOC LTD |
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(a) |
None |
(b) |
R NIL |
ESKOM SOC LTD
(a) |
None |
(b) |
R NIL |
SAFCOL SOC LTD |
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(a) |
None |
(b) |
R NIL |
SAX SOC LTD
(a) |
None |
(b) |
R NIL |
TRANSNET SOC LTD
(a) |
None |
(b) |
R NIL |
Remarks: |
Reply: Approved / Not Approved |
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Mr Mogokare Richard Seleke |
Ms Lynne Brown, MP |
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Director-General |
Minister of Public Enterprises |
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Date: |
Date: |
11 April 2017 - NW483
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether her department will provide a schedule of all chartered flights for (a) SA Airways, (b) SA Express and (c) Mango Airlines for the period 1 January 2016 to 28 February 2017, for all routes with details of (i) each route, (ii) the date of each flight, (iii) the time of each flight, (iv) the number of passengers, (v) the occupancy rate of each flight, (vi) the total amount paid in respect of each chartered flight and (vii) the details of each service provider?
Reply:
Mango Airlines is a subsidiary of SAA which is within the oversight of the Minister of Finance.
Part (i) of the question with reference to SA Express:
Charter Airline Operation |
JNB-BFN |
JNB-KIM |
JNB-RCB |
JNB-HDS |
JNB-GRJ |
JNB-PLZ |
JNB-ELS |
JNB-FBM |
JNB-GBE |
JNB-WVB |
JNB-NTY |
JNB-MBD |
Solenta |
180 |
115 |
12 |
64 |
26 |
33 |
228 |
43 |
122 |
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StarAir Cargo |
384 |
141 |
86 |
399 |
18 |
94 |
235 |
100 |
245 |
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CemAir |
26 |
32 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
13 |
36 |
2 |
4 |
39 |
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Global Aviation |
86 |
1 |
23 |
3 |
11 |
2 |
4 |
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Golden Wings/SKA |
26 |
8 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Flyfofa- Sahara |
10 |
10 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
22 |
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Africa Charter Airline |
54 |
4 |
2 |
148 |
228 |
24 |
Charter Airline Operation |
DUR-PLZ |
DUR-ELS |
DUR-CPT |
DUR-HRE |
DUR-LUN |
Solenta |
1025 |
564 |
269 |
36 |
8 |
StarAir Cargo |
1 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
CemAir |
20 |
14 |
6 |
2 |
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Global Aviation |
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Golden Wings/SKA |
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Flyfofa- Sahara |
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Africa Charter Airline |
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Charter Airline Operation |
CPT-BFN |
CPT-ELS |
CPT-PLZ |
CPT-HDS |
CPT-NTY |
CPT-WVB |
Solenta |
38 |
122 |
137 |
10 |
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StarAir Cargo |
4 |
12 |
1 |
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CemAir |
15 |
41 |
22 |
4 |
8 |
12 |
Global Aviation |
8 |
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Golden Wings/SKA |
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Flyfofa- Sahara |
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Africa Charter Airline |
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Part (vi) of the question with reference to SA Express:
Supplier |
Actual |
MATEKANE |
50 278 977.86 |
GLOBAL AVIATION |
5 697 784.23 |
SOLENTA AVIATION |
120 141 296.91 |
STAR AIR CARGO |
86 802 316.02 |
AFRICA CHARTER |
28 740 805.08 |
CEM AIR |
10 558 845.02 |
GOLDEN WINGS |
1 339 489.92 |
303 559 515.04 |
Part (ii, iii, iv, v, vii) of the question attached as Annexure A.
Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
11 April 2017 - NW550
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether the (a) employees, (b) directors and (c) management of Eskom filed declarations of interests; if not, in each case, why not; if so, (i) who checks the specified declarations and (ii) what are the further relevant details in this regard; (2) has any action ever been taken for a conflict of interest arising from the declarations; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) how many of the specified persons have business dealings with Eskom; (4) what are the names and designations of each Eskom employee who decides on sponsorship allocations?
Reply:
(1)(a) Yes. For the 2015/16 financial year, 99.2% of the employees required to declare completed declarations of interest. The 0.75% did not declare, because they were on suspension or extended sick leave. Employees from TASK grade 09 and above are required to complete annual declaration forms either electronically or manually (depending on the circumstances). Employees from TASK grade 08-04 must declare interest if there is a conflict.
1(a)(i) Line managers check the declarations.
1(a)(ii) Employees are required to declare interests every financial year, whether an
interest exist or not. Employees are also required to immediately declare whenever a conflict arises, the annual declaration for that employee will then be amended.
1(b) Yes
1 (b)(i) The Chairman, assisted by the Group Company Secretary, administers the filing
of declarations of interest for Board members. The annual declarations are presented to the shareholder at the AGM.
1(b)(ii) Directors are required to declare interests every financial year, whether an
interest exist or not. Directors are also required to immediately declare whenever a conflict arises, the annual declaration for that directors will then be amended.
1(c) Yes
1(c)(i) Declarations of interest submitted by the Executive Management Committee
Members (EXCO) is approved by the Group Chief Executive and administered by the Group Company Secretary.
1(c)(ii) All Eskom Executive Committee (EXCO) members are Eskom Employees.
Employees are required to declare interests every financial year, whether an interest exist or not. Employees are also required to immediately declare whenever a conflict arises, the annual declaration for that employee will then be amended.
(2) Yes, for Board and EXCO
The management of conflict of interest is governed by the Eskom Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy and Procedure, which is applicable to the Board and employees. The Policy and Procedure address noncompliance and the consequences of noncompliance.
Further to this for Board and EXCO meetings probity checks in respect of commercial transactions are conducted prior to circulation of meeting agendas. In the event that there is a potential, perceived or actual conflict of interest, the chairman of the meeting and the Group Company Secretary are advised. Should a conflict be identified the member will not be provided with the information pertaining to that matter and will be required to recuse him/herself from the proceedings when the matter is discussed.
The attending members are required to declare that they do not have any conflict in relation to matters being discussed in the meeting.
Declaration of interest is a standing agenda item of all Board and EXCO meetings. Any conflicts are recorded as part of the proceedings. The relevant member is then required to recuse him or herself at the time when the particular agenda item is discussed.
Yes, for employees.
Where there is a conflict of interest, the employee must refrain from being part of any deliberations, document preparation, execution or meetings and must not have access that deals with that particular matter.
In addition, cases reported through the Forensic Investigation department, the Eskom disciplinary process was followed. For the 2015/16 financial year, there were 10 cases of actual conflict emanating from the outcome of forensic investigations.
(3) Emanating from the results the forensic investigations for the 2015/16 financial for employees (including Exco), there were 10 cases where actual conflict was identified.
(4) The Eskom Sponsorship Committee is delegated to approve all sponsorship up to
R3 million with sponsorships above R3 million being approved by the Executive Committee (EXCO). During the previous and current financial year all approved sponsorships were less than R3 million and was therefore approved by the Eskom Sponsorship Committee in the Corporate Affairs Division.
Sponsorships are proactively planned and targeted on an annual basis, with input from all Divisions, as it enables the organisation to meet its strategic objectives.
Table 1 and Table 2 below presents the name and designation of the Eskom employees who decide on sponsorship allocations.
Table 1Name and designation of Executive Management Committee Members (EXCO) who decide on sponsorship allocations
Group Executives |
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Name |
Designation |
Mr Matshela Koko |
Interim Group Chief Executive |
Mr Anoj Singh |
Chief Finance Officer |
Mr Willy Majola |
Group Executive Generation (Acting) |
Mr Thava Govender |
Group Executive Transmission |
Mr Mongezi Ntsokolo |
Group Executive Distribution |
Ms Ayanda Noah |
Group Executive Customer Services |
Mr Abram Masango |
Group Executive Group Capital |
Ms Elsie Pule |
Group Executive Human Resources |
Mr Sean Maritz |
Group Executive Information Technology |
Mr Freddy Ndou |
Divisional Executive Strategy Support |
Brigadier General (Ret.) Tebogo |
Divisional Executive Security |
Mr Chose Choeu |
Divisional Executive Corporate Affairs |
Ms Suzanne Daniels |
Group Company Secretary |
Table 2 Name and designations of the Sponsorship Committee
Sponsorship Committee |
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Name |
Designation |
Chose Choeu |
Divisional Executive Corporate Affairs |
Ruwaida (Ra’eesah) Waja |
General Manager: Internal and External Communication |
Marion Hughes |
General Manager: Stakeholder Relations |
Pieter Pretorius |
General Manager Strategic Marketing and Branding (Acting) |
Cecil Ramonotsi |
CEO Eskom Development Foundation (Acting) |
Natasha Sithole |
Senior Manager: Business Enablement |
Nto Rikhotso |
Eskom Media Desk Manager |
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke Ms. Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
11 April 2017 - NW935
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to her; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy; (2) Have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?
Reply:
- Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to her; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy;
Entity |
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) |
Chief Operating Officer (COO) |
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(a) |
(i) |
(ii) |
(b) |
(i) |
(ii) |
(c) |
(i) |
(ii) |
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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
No. However, the CFO tendered his resignation and his last day is 30 April 2017. |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Human Sciences Research Council |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
January 2017 |
Resignation |
Yes |
16 March 2017 |
Mutual termination of agreement |
2. Have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled;
Entity |
(a) |
(b) |
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research |
Yes. The interviews are scheduled for 03 May 2017. |
1 July 2017. |
Human Sciences Research Council |
Yes. The CFO position was advertised. However, interviews not yet done. |
The date is not confirmed. |
No. The position of the Deputy CEO: Management Support is yet to be advertised. |
The process is underway. |
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 |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research |
N/A |
The Acting CFO will act until the new CFO is appointed and start on 1 July 2017. |
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Human Sciences Research Council |
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11 April 2017 - NW812
Tlhaole, Mr L S to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What steps will she take to address the matter of the schools that were closed in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape in the 2013-14 financial year, without proper consultation with the communities and against the wishes of parents who face difficulties in ensuring that their children have access to proper schools?
Reply:
The Department has forwarded the question to the Northern Cape Provincial Education Department and is awaiting the response. The response will be forwarded as soon as the Department receives it.
11 April 2017 - NW670
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 122 on 27 February 2017, does the list of schools with access to only pit latrines include those with access to only improved ventilated pit latrines; if not, what are the names of additional schools that only have access to improved ventilated pit latrines; if so, which of the listed schools have the improved ventilated pit latrines?
Reply:
The list does not include schools with access to only improved ventilated pit latrines.
The requested information can be found on the link to the following webpage: http://www.education.gov.za/Newsroom/ParliamentaryQuestions/2017NA670.aspx containing the Annexure of the list of schools with Ventilated Pit Latrines.
11 April 2017 - NW775
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What progress has her department made in implementing the recommendations of the 2016 National Investigative Hearing into the Impact of Protest-related Action on the Right to a Basic Education in South Africa that was conducted by the SA Human Rights Commission?
Reply:
The process of sharing the findings and recommendations of the report of the South African Human Rights Commission with the key structures of the sector commenced as soon as the DBE received the report in September 2016. Flowing from this, the DBE has constituted an internal multidisciplinary team that will not only respond to events, but that will also develop and institutionalise proactive mechanisms to ensure the protection of the right to a basic education. To guide the work of the team, the DBE has developed terms of reference of which consultations are currently underway within the Department.
11 April 2017 - NW738
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)Whether the (a) community and (b) Mossel Bay Local Municipality were consulted before the issuing of a tender by Transnet for conducting activities on portions of Erf 12459 and Erf 12460, known as the Mossel Bay Yacht and Boat Club, including the walk-on-moorings; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the full details of the public participation process that was followed in each case; (2) What (a) are the full details of the business plan of the successful bidder and (b) is the current status of the transfer of operations to the successful bidder; (3) Whether she will make a statement regarding the matter? NW797E
Reply:
(1)(a) The advert was placed in the local newspaper (Mossel Bay Advertiser) on the 06 May 2016.
(1)(b) It is not part of Transnet leasing Policy to consult the Local Municipalities when Transnet premises are advertised for leasing. The premises were advertised for leasing in an open, fair, equitable and transparent process.
(2)(a) As this is commercially sensitive information to the successful bidder, consent must first be sought prior to disclosing this information.
(2)(b) No transfer of operations has materialized because the current operator MBYBC refused to vacate the premises.
(3) No. Sufficient information are provided in the above answer. However interested parties are welcome to ask for additional information through the relevant offices.
Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
11 April 2017 - NW628
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)Whether a tender was recently awarded for conducting work on portions of Erf 12459 and Erf 12460, known as Mossel Bay yacht and boat Club, including the walk-on-moorings; if so, (a) what date was the tender awarded, (b) who is the current operator on the premises and (c) since what date has the current operator been operating on the premises; (2) Whether the current operator at any time (a) was in arrears with its monthly rental and/or (b) operated in such a way that its activities could be regarded as (i) a liability to Transnet and (ii) not being in the interests of the Mossel Bay community; if not, why was it necessary to award a new tender; if so, what are the relevant details I each case? NW686E
Reply:
(1)(a) Transnet awarded the tender on 01 December 2016.
(1)(b) The tender was awarded to Mossel Bay Waterfront (Pty) Ltd.
(1)(c) 01 January 2017, however, occupation was not taken because the current operator, MBYBC refused to vacate the premises.
(2)(a) The current operator at the time was up to date with no arrears.
(2)(b)(i) Its business operations were and remain vitally important to Transnet.
(2)(b)(ii) Transnet appreciates the contribution of this business operation in growing the domestic economy, attracting tourism and creation of employment opportunities for the community of Mossel Bay.
Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
11 April 2017 - NW783
Ross, Mr DC to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)What amount was (a) allocated to and (b) spent by each province as part of the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative in the 2015-16 financial year; (2) whether any funding was (a) withdrawn and/or (b) returned to the National Treasury as a result of underspending in any of the provinces; if so, (i) what amount was returned and/or withdrawn and (ii) what were the reasons for underspending?
Reply:
1. (a) The ASIDI Programme was allocated an amount of R 2 046 825 000 for the period ending 31 March 2016 (2015/16).
(b) The table below indicates expenditure per province:
Province |
Allocation in 2015/2016 |
Expenditure |
Eastern Cape |
R 1 084 091 000 |
R 1 036 314 282.84 |
Free State |
R 478 416 000 |
R 187 121 154.00 |
Gauteng |
R 11 202 000 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
R 138 097 000 |
R 40 545 596.00 |
Limpopo |
R 104 316 000 |
R 18 233 998.00 |
Mpumalanga |
R 128 569 000 |
R 47 164 814.00 |
Northern Cape |
R 33 638 000 |
R 6 439 905.00 |
North West |
R 68 496 000 |
R 15 062 193.00 |
Eskom (All Provinces) |
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R 24 806 781.00 |
Total Capital Expenditure |
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R 1 375 688 723.84 |
Add: Operational Expenditure |
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R 246 731 387.91 |
Programme Support Unit |
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R 107 446 255.23 |
Operational Expenditure |
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R 33 132 264.97 |
Furniture & Equipments |
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R 106 152 867.71 |
Total |
R 2 046 825 000 |
R 1 622 420 111.75 |
2. a & b (i & ii), R 424 404 888.25 m was returned to the National Treasury as a result of underspending. The underspent amount was returned to the National Revenue. The primary reason for the under expenditure was the mergers and rationalisation programme undertaken by the EC DoE which resulted in the projects allocated to the Implementing Agents on the ASIDI Programme having to be suspended. The process has since been completed and all the affected projects are in the process of implementation.
11 April 2017 - NW441
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether any state-owned companies procured any services from and/or made any payments to the (a) Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut, (b) SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (c) Black Management Forum, (d) Black Business Council and (e) Business Unity South Africa; if not, in each case, why not, if so, what (i) services were procured, (ii) was the total cost, (iii) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (iv) was the purpose of the payments, (v) was the total paid and (vi) is the detailed breakdown of such payments in each case?
Reply:
ALEXKOR SOC LIMITED |
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(a) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(b) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(c) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(d) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(e) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(i) |
R NIL |
(ii) |
R NIL |
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(iii) |
R NIL |
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(iv) |
R NIL |
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(v) |
R NIL |
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(vi) |
R NIL |
DENEL SOC LIMITED |
|
(a) |
None |
(b) |
Yes |
(c) |
None |
(d) |
None |
(e) |
None b(i)-(vi) |
Year |
Description |
Amount |
2014 |
Annual Membership fees Denel SOC Ltd |
R 96 300.00 |
2015 |
Annual Membership fees Denel SOC Ltd |
R 101 115.00 |
2016 |
Annual Membership fees Denel SOC Ltd |
R106 200.00 |
TOTAL AMOUNT |
R 303 615.00 |
ESKOM SOC LTD
(a)
No, Eskom has not procured any services from the Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut. However Eskom has made payments to the Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut.
Eskom has not raised a need that would require Commercial to procure services from the entity.
(a)(i)
No applicable
(a)(ii)
Not applicable
(a)(iii)
Not applicable
(a)(iv)
Eskom is a member of the Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut and from time to time supports events by the organisation.
(a)(v)
Total payments is R74 563
(a)(vi)
Year |
Description |
Amount |
2016 |
Annual Corporate Membership Fee |
R66 863 |
2016 |
Annual Conference and Gala Dinner |
R7 700 |
TOTAL AMOUNT |
R 74 563 |
(b)
No, Eskom has not procured any services from the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry. However Eskom has made payments to the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Eskom has not raised a need that would require Commercial to procure services from the entity.
(b)(i)
No applicable
(b)(ii)
Not applicable
(b)(iii)
Not applicable
(b)(iv)
Eskom is a member of the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry and from time to time supports events by the organisation.
(b)(v)
Total payments is R563 000
(b)(vi)
Year |
Description |
Amount |
2016 |
Annual Corporate Membership |
R113 000 |
2016 |
Gala Dinner |
R450 000 |
TOTAL AMOUNT |
R 563 000 |
(c)
No, Eskom has not procured any services from the Black Management Forum. However Eskom has made payments to the Black Management Forum.
Eskom has not raised a need that would require Commercial to procure services from the entity.
(c)(i)
No applicable
(c)(ii)
Not applicable
(c)(iii)
Not applicable
(c)(iv)
Eskom is a member of the Black Management Forum and from time to time supports events by the organisation.
(c)(v)
Total payments is R74 200
(c)(vi)
Year |
Description |
Amount |
2016 |
Annual Corporate Membership |
R34 200 |
2016 |
Annual Conference and Gala Dinner |
R40 000 |
TOTAL AMOUNT |
R 74 200 |
(d)
No, Eskom has not procured any services from the Black Business Council. However Eskom has made payments to the Black Business Council
Eskom has not raised a need that would require Commercial to procure services from the entity.
(d)(i)
No applicable
(d)(ii)
Not applicable
(d)(iii)
Not applicable
(d)(iv)
Eskom is a member of the Black Business Council and from time to time supports events by the organisation.
(d)(v)
Total payments is R 350 000
(d)(vi)
Year |
Description |
Amount |
2016 |
Annual Corporate Membership |
R200 000 |
2016 |
AGM and Gala Dinner |
R150 000 |
TOTAL AMOUNT |
R 350 000 |
(e)
No, Eskom has not procured any services from the Business Unity South Africa. Eskom did not make any payments in 2016. Eskom has not raised a need that would require Commercial to procure services from the entity.
(e)(i)
No applicable
(e)(ii)
Not applicable
(e)(iii)
Not applicable
(e)(iv)
Not applicable
(e)(v)
Not applicable
(e)(vi)
Not applicable
SAFCOL SOC LIMITED |
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(a) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(b) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(c) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(d) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(e) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(i) |
R NIL |
(ii) |
R NIL |
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(iii) |
R NIL |
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(iv) |
R NIL |
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(v) |
R NIL |
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(vi) |
R NIL |
SAX SOC LTD
South African Express Airways did not procure any services from and/or make any payments to the
(a) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(b) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(c) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(d) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(e) |
None, cost containment measures |
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(i) |
R NIL |
(ii) |
R NIL |
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(iii) |
R NIL |
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(iv) |
R NIL |
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(v) |
R NIL |
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(vi) |
R NIL |
The airline is presently facing challenges pertaining to both its liquidity and profitability. As a result, the airline is currently not in a financial position to support expenditure that does not directly support the airline’s core functionality.
TRANSNET SOC LTD
a) Transnet has not procured any services from and/or made any payments to the Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut. The company is not in the list of Transnet’s service providers.
b) Transnet has made payments totaling R2 859 009 (excl. VAT) to SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the past three years.
(i) Detailed breakdown of costs, refer to table below:
Year |
Description |
Amount |
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SPONSORSHIPS |
ANNUAL /GALA DINERS |
MEMBERSHIP/ SUBSCRIPTION |
MARKETING |
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT |
CONFERENCES |
TRAINING |
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1 994 182 |
129 839 |
550 079 |
81 589 |
30 996 |
57 368 |
14 965 |
2 859 009 |
|
2014 |
438 596 |
- |
27 337 |
81 579 |
8 996 |
57 368 |
702 |
614 578 |
2015 |
482 456 |
51 066 |
- |
- |
22 000 |
- |
- |
555 523 |
2016 |
531 902 |
33 750 |
366 147 |
- |
- |
- |
8 298 |
940 097 |
2017 |
541 228 |
45 023 |
156 595 |
- |
- |
- |
5 965 |
748 811 |
Total Amount |
R 2 859 009.00 |
(c) Transnet has made payments totaling R1 077 193.00(excl. VAT) to Black Management Forum in the past three years.
(i) Detailed breakdown of costs, refer to table below:
YEAR |
DESCRIPTION |
AMOUNT |
2014 |
Sponsorship |
R 200 000.00 |
2016 |
Sponsorship |
R 877 193.00 |
TOTAL AMOUNT |
R 1 077 193.00 |
(d) Transnet has made payments totaling R700 000 (excl. VAT) to the Black Business Council amounting in the past three years.
(i) Detailed breakdown of costs, refer to table below:
YEAR |
DESCRIPTION |
AMOUNT |
2014 |
Annual/ Gala Dinners |
R 500 000.00 |
2015 |
Annual/ Gala Dinners |
R 50 000.00 |
2017 |
Stakeholder Engagement |
150 000.00 |
TOTAL AMOUNT |
R 700 000.00 |
(e) Transnet has made payments totaling R22 800 (excl. VAT) to Business Unity South Africa in the past three years.
(i) Detailed breakdown of costs, refer to table below:
YEAR |
DESCRIPTION |
AMOUNT |
2014 |
Annual/ Gala Dinners |
R 22 800.00 |
TOTAL AMOUNT |
R 22 800.00 |
Remarks: |
Reply: Approved / Not Approved |
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Mr Mogokare Richard Seleke |
Ms Lynne Brown, MP |
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Director-General |
Minister of Public Enterprises |
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Date: |
Date: |
11 April 2017 - NW629
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether a new tender has been awarded for Transnet activities on Erf 12459 and Erf 12460 in Mossel Bay; if so, what (a) are the names of the (i) directors and (ii) shareholders of the company that has been awarded the tender, (b) is the monthly rental paid by the current operator and (c) rental will be paid by the successful bidder;
Reply:
(a)(i) & (a)(ii) Ms Verna Durand is both the Director and Shareholder of this company.
(b) The monthly rental paid by the current operator is R108 628.51
(c) The successful bidder will pay a monthly rental fee of R118 200.00
Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
11 April 2017 - NW823
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with regard to the presentation by her department to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 14 March 2017, entitled Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign, which ran from 2008 to 2016/17, her department has found that the Auditor-General supplied an incorrect amount for the irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure relating to the specified campaign; if so, (a) what is the correct amount and (b) why was the error not picked up before the end of the reporting cycle?
Reply:
(a) The correct amount is R1 549 899. At 31 March 2017 an amount of R474 737 was already deducted/recovered from the affected volunteers, leaving the balance of R1 075 161. The balance will be deducted from the affected volunteers when remaining payments are processed where possible.
(b) The Auditor-General based their findings on the information presented to them for audit purposes. Some irregularities were identified during the audit. If the Department disagreed with these findings, the Department had to provide evidence to prove the Department’s case. However, there was not enough time for the Department to agree or disagree with the findings. The investigation of the process would have gone beyond the time of the audit and, in the absence of the evidence the Department disclosed the amount as per the findings of the Auditor-General.
11 April 2017 - NW826
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With regard to the presentation by her department to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 14 March 2017, entitled Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign from 2008 to 2016/17, (a) how many volunteers have been investigated for fraud to date, (b) was any volunteer found guilty, (c) what amount of money was involved, (d) will the volunteer be criminally charged and (e) what steps have been taken to recover the amount in each case?
Reply:
a) How many volunteers have been investigated for fraud to date?
The Department has been investigating alleged cases of fraud that were reported.
90 volunteers were allegedly involved in fraud and corruption. All reported cases of fraud have been dealt with decisively.
The Department continuously updates its internal controls which assists in strengthening the validation processes and financial management of the campaign.
(b) Was any volunteer found guilty?
Yes, 90 volunteers were found guilty through the Departmental internal processes.
(c) What amount of money was involved?
90 volunteers were identified to have been paid an amount of R282 297.22 without any learners.
(d) Will the volunteer be criminally charged, and
The identified volunteers were removed from the Campaign and the monies deducted.
(e) What steps have been taken to recover the amount in each case?
The Department has recovered R 281 838.53 (99.84%) to date.
To recover monies, the Department deducted the funds owed from the stipend payments due to volunteers. The Department employs volunteers in a hierarchical structure, which are; Monitors, Coordinators, Supervisors and Volunteer Educators.
Detailed Steps:
Deceased Learners registered in the Campaign
Step 1: Once the deceased learners have been identified by the Department of Home Affairs, the volunteers who submitted list of deceased learners are identified.
Step 2: The actual stipend is determined as per the sliding scale.
Step 3: The determined amount of stipend related to the fraudulent transactions is then deducted.
Step 4: The identified volunteers are removed from the Campaign.
11 April 2017 - NW716
Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Social Development
What are the reasons for the resignation of the Director-General of her department, Mr Zane Dangor?
Reply:
The Director-General, Mr Z Dangor cited a breakdown in the working relationship with the Minister of Social Development, Ms BO Dlamini, in his resignation.
11 April 2017 - NW671
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)Whether, with regard to the section 100(1)(b) intervention in the Limpopo Department of Education, (a) any performance bonuses were paid to officials of the provincial department during this period; if not, why not; if so, what amount was paid out; (2) whether she authorised any bonus pay-outs; if not, (a) who authorised the payments and (b) did she delegate authorisation powers to such persons?
Reply:
1. During the Section 100 (1) (b) Intervention in Limpopo Department of Education pay performance incentives to qualifying employees were authorised by the Administrator. The value of the performance incentives paid to qualifying employees was R11 918 310.16
2. The bonus pay-outs were authorised by the Administrator only for salary level 1 – 12 employees and SMS members were only paid pay progression.
11 April 2017 - NW698
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)Did (a) her department or (b) any entity reporting to her participate in the Dialogue with the President: unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) Did (a) her department or (b) any entity reporting to her participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case:
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
(1) |
(b) |
Department of Public Enterprises did not participate in the event |
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(2) |
(b) |
Department of Public Enterprises did not participate in the event |
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(i) |
R NIL |
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(ii) |
R NIL |
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(aa) |
R NIL |
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(bb) |
R NIL |
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ALEXKOR SOC LTD |
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(1) |
(b) |
Alexkor did not participate in the event |
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(2) |
(b) |
Alexkor did not participate in the event |
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(i) |
R NIL |
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(ii) |
R NIL |
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(aa) |
R NIL |
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(bb) |
R NIL |
DENEL SOC LTD |
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(1) |
(b) |
Denel did not participate in the event |
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(2) |
(b) |
Denel did not participate in the event |
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(i) |
R NIL |
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(ii) |
R NIL |
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(aa) |
R NIL |
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(bb) |
R NIL |
ESKOM SOC LTD
(1) |
(b) |
Eskom did not participate in the event |
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(2) |
(b) |
Eskom did not participate in the event |
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(i) |
R NIL |
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(ii) |
R NIL |
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(aa) |
R NIL |
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(bb) |
R NIL |
SAFCOL SOC LTD |
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(1) |
(b) |
SAFCOL did not participate in the event |
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(2) |
(b) |
SAFCOL did not participate in the event |
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(i) |
R NIL |
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(ii) |
R NIL |
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(aa) |
R NIL |
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(bb) |
R NIL |
SAX SOC LTD
(1) |
(b) |
SA Express did not participate in the event |
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(2) |
(b) |
SA Express did not participate in the event |
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(i) |
R NIL |
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(ii) |
R NIL |
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(aa) |
R NIL |
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(bb) |
R NIL |
TRANSNET SOC LTD
(1) |
(b) |
Transnet did not participate in the event |
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(2) |
(b) |
Transnet did not participate in the event |
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(i) |
R NIL |
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(ii) |
R NIL |
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(aa) |
R NIL |
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(bb) |
R NIL |
Remarks: |
Reply: Approved / Not Approved |
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Mr Mogokare Richard Seleke |
Ms Lynne Brown, MP |
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Director-General |
Minister of Public Enterprises |
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Date: |
Date: |
11 April 2017 - NW440
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether any state-owned companies reporting to her procured any services from and/or made any payments to the Decolonisation Fund if not, in each case, why not; if so, what (a) services were procured, (b) was the total cost, (c) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (d) was the purpose of the payments, (e) was the total amount paid and (f) is the detailed breakdown of such payments in each case?
Reply:
ALEXKOR SOC LTD
No services were procured as there were no specific needs.
(a) NIL
(b) NIL
(c) NIL
(d) NIL
(e) NIL
(f) NIL
DENEL SOC LTD
No services were procured as there were no specific needs.
(a) NIL
(b) NIL
(c) NIL
(d) NIL
(e) NIL
(f) NIL
ESKOM
Eskom has not procured any services from nor made any payments to the Decolonisation Fund.
Eskom has not raised a need that would require Commercial to procure services from the Decolonisation Fund.
(a) NIL
(b) NIL
(c) NIL
(d) NIL
(e) NIL
(f) NIL
SAFCOL SOC LTD
No services were procured as there were no specific needs.
(a) NIL
(b) NIL
(c) NIL
(d) NIL
(e) NIL
(f) NIL
SAX SOC LTD
South African Express Airways did not procure any services from and/or make any payments to the Decolonisation Fund.
The airline’s is presently facing challenges pertaining to both its liquidity and profitability. As a result, the airline is currently not in a financial position to support expenditure that does not directly support the airline’s core functionality.
(a) NIL
(b) NIL
(c) NIL
(d) NIL
(e) NIL
(f) NIL
TRANSNET
Transnet has not procured any services from and/or made any payments to the Decolonisation Fund. The company is not in the list of Transnet’s service providers.
(a) NIL
(b) NIL
(c) NIL
(d) NIL
(e) NIL
(f) NIL
Remarks: |
Reply: Approved / Not Approved |
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Mr Mogokare Richard Seleke |
Ms Lynne Brown, MP |
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Director-General |
Minister of Public Enterprises |
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Date: |
Date: |
10 April 2017 - NW905
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether the SA Aviation Authority has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?
Reply:
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) endeavors to comply with section 38(1)(f) of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulation 8.2.3 and National Treasury SCM Instruction No 5 of 2016/17 to settle all contractual obligations and pay all debt owing within the prescribed or agreed period, which in this case is thirty (30) days.
a) (i), and (ii) The SACAA is not aware of any valid and authorised debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more.
b) Debt is settled within 30 days of a valid and approved invoice being presented to the SACAA’s Finance Department and if all the required supporting documents are submitted.
c) (i), (ii), and (iii) The payment process is governed by a policy on accounts payable that have been approved by the SACAA Board. Payments are done weekly by the SACAA’s Finance Department and a creditor’s age analysis is prepared and reviewed monthly.
NW974E
10 April 2017 - NW906
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether the Airports Company South Africa has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?
Reply:
Airports Company South Africa has no debt unpaid for 30 days or more relating to its borrowing programme.
The company also has an accounts payable policy to make payments to suppliers and service providers within 30 days of date of invoice or accrual of debt. Payment occurs on the matching of the original purchase order with the goods / services receipt note and the supplier invoice or recognition of the debt. (a) (i) (ii) It is inevitable that some invoices from suppliers will remain unpaid if differences are identified between the purchase order, goods / services receipt note and the invoice or if disputes are lodged. The company’s accounts payable system reflect that less than 0.8% of monthly ‘debts’ remain unpaid after 30 days based on such circumstances (every month the accumulated unpaid ‘debts’ are less than 0.8% of the monthly ‘debts’). (b) each outstanding ‘debt’ is settled immediately on the resolution of the conditions that gave rise to the non-payment. (c) (i) (ii) (iii) The company utilises an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool with procurement and accounts payable modules linked to a cash management system that enables the recognition of ‘debts’ when goods / services are delivered as per the International Framework for Reporting Standards (IFRS) to ensure continuous service delivery through payments to suppliers.
10 April 2017 - NW721
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)What are the (a) critical performance indicators and (b) weight of each of the indicators in the performance agreements between his department and the principals of public technical and vocational education and training colleges; (2) (a) when was the last round of evaluations undertaken and (b) which period was covered during the evaluation; (3) (a) what are the various categories in which the scores obtained are classified and (b) what was the spread of final scores achieved by the college principals in the evaluation process?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Critical Performance Indicators are tabulated below.
Activities |
Performance Indicators |
(b) Weight % |
College management and governance
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30% |
Curriculum responsiveness and marketing
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20% |
Student management and support
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15% |
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% |
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.
Performance Groups |
Percentages |
Performance Categories |
Percentages |
Outcomes |
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% |
Outstanding performance |
150% -167% |
Notch increase Cash bonus : 10% - 14% |
(b) The achievements of TVET College Principals in the evaluation process are tabulated below.
Category |
Percentage / Score |
Bonus Percentage |
Achievements of TVET College Principals |
B |
130% |
5% |
3 |
133% |
6% |
3 |
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135% |
6% |
2 |
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144% |
8% |
1 |
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A |
150 % |
10% |
2 |
152% |
10% |
3 |
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153% |
11% |
2 |
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157% |
12% |
1 |
CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 721 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
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:
NO. |
Name of the farm |
Communities |
Description |
Community benefits |
1. |
Mayibuye Game Reserve |
Mayibuye Community Trust |
Establishing a biodiversity economy in an economically depressed and under developed area, to create jobs, enterprises and create community ownership of a big 5 game reserve. Development of a 4800 ha big 5 community-owned game reserve for:
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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:
|
|
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:
|
|
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
|
|
7. |
Gidjana Game Reserve |
Gidjana Traditional Council |
The proposed activities include the development of infrastructure and facilities for:
|
|
8. |
Nkambeni Game Reserve |
Nkambeni Tribal Authority |
The proposed activities include the development of infrastructure and facilities for:
|
|
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. |
|
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, |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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 |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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 |
|
17. |
Agriforestry Opportunities for Sustainable BBBEE in Bitou / Kwanokuthula |
Bitou Local Municipality |
The establishment a local indigenous nursery to organically grow indigenous medicinal plants (Sceletium tortuosum and Honeybush). Substantial alien vegetation clearing will be undertaken to prepare the project for the nursery. The available labour will also be utilised to clear the surrounding alien vegetation in accordance with municipal guidance. |
|
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. |
|
19. |
KZN-Sodwana Bay - Amangwane Community Lodge |
No Land Claim under KZN Ezemvelo |
The visitor facility consist of entrance gate, Entertainment area, Residential (chalet) 8 unit, conference centre, Main Lodge and staff quarters. Fencing and landscaping will be part of deliverable. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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 |
|
23. |
LP Nwanedi Nature Reserve |
Rambuda Community |
Electrification of big 5 fence of 55km, rehabilitation of old mines area of 28ha and upgrading of the infrastructure. Relocation of Waste / Dumping area. Upgrade of access Roads and development of Picnic Site and Day Visitors Facility |
|
24. |
LP-Tshivhase Nature Reserve |
Tshivhase Tribal Authority |
community Nature Reserve and related infrastructure, provision of administrative building, conference centre, perimeter fence, construction and up-grading of roads, developing visitor/recreational facility and accommodation and camp site |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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. |
|
|
28. |
FS-Upgrade existing infrastructure |
No Land claim they are from Hoopstad Community |
This project will focus on the Sandveld nature reserve through paving of entrance road, upgrade of staff housing, upgrade of water purification, construction of picnic facilities and ablution facilities. |
|
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. |
|
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
|
|
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. |
|
32.. |
MP - Songimvelo conservation education resource and recreation facility |
Ekhuphileni kwe Sive Songimvelo CPA |
Development of Conservation Education and community resource node: Open classroom Resource center museum lecture room discussion room, curios and shop kiosk, and restaurant restrooms hostel to accommodate 120 children, swimming pool, procurement of 30 sitter vehicle to assist with education and tourism needs and provision of bulk services roads terrain and fencing |
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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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39. |
WC-De Hoop Nature Reserve - Upgrading of Roads. |
Cape Nature in City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality |
Provide a permanent surface on the existing gravel road within the De Hoop Provincial Nature Reserve using LBS asphalt method. The distance is 15, 2 km. plus the widening the tar surface of another 1,4 km. The present road is only tarred for a short distance from the entrance gate towards the tourism camp. It is now proposed that the road is tarred up to the De Hoop Postal tourism camp and to the main beach attraction on the reserve namely Koppie Alleen |
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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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72. |
KZN-KwaZulu Natal-Development Of open space and recreational parks |
Ntambanana |
Construction and landscaping of the Ntambanana community park. The park will incorporate two deliverables, Soft and Hard landscaping. Soft landscaping will include planting of Trees, Ground covers & Perennials and Grass. Hard landscaping will include Fencing, Ablution Blocks, Paving and Pedestrian Walkways, Outdoor furniture (Bollards seats and rubbish bins), Braai Area, Games Area, Picnic Area, Amphitheatre, Central Gathering Area, Children's Play Furniture, Parking Area, Entrance Wall, Park Lights. |
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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 - 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.
COMPILER/ CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 722 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
10 April 2017 - NW900
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether the Air Traffic and Navigation Services has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?
Reply:
ATNS has no debt that remained unpaid for more than 30 days. Therefore (a) to (c) with subsections are not applicable.
10 April 2017 - NW934
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to him; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy; (2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?
Reply:
1. (a) No, (b) No, (c) No (i)(ii). Falls away
2. (a)(b). Falls away.
3. (a)(b)(c). Falls away.
10 April 2017 - NW813
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
What is the total number of (a) male and (b) female students who can be accommodated in student housing at the Atlantis Campus of West Coast College; (2) what are the details of the (a) ablution facilities and (b) food preparation areas provided for at each of the residences managed by the Atlantis Campus of West Coast College; (3) How does the provision of ablution facilities and food preparation standards at this campus compare with the Minimum Norms and Standards for Student Housing at Public Universities issued in September 2015?
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.
CONTACT PERSONS:
Ext.:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 813 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
DR BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
10 April 2017 - NW740
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Why was no Committee of Inquiry established to investigate the feasibility of a domestic trade in rhino horns, as was the case of the Committee of Inquiry to investigate the feasibility of the country tabling a proposal for an international trade in rhino horn?
Reply:
There was no need to establish a Committee of Inquiry to investigate the feasibility of a domestic trade in rhino horns, because the Department commissioned a feasibility study in 2011 to determine the viability of legalising the trade in rhino horn within South Africa, as agreed at the Rhino Summit, hosted in October 2010, by the then Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs. The feasibility study was concluded in 2013 and released in 2014. This report recommended a number of measures to be implemented, including, but not limited to, the following:
.The development and maintenance of a secure, national electronic system to monitor rhino related permits and a database for rhino horn stockpiles;
- Audits of rhino horn stockpiles;
- Deployment of sniffer dogs at ports of entry and exit to assist officials in detecting wildlife products;
- Training of officials at ports of entry and exit in methods of detecting wildlife being smuggled, as well as the relevant legislation to assist them with arrests and seizures;
- The enhancement of enforcement capacity, including the deployment of Environmental Management Inspectors at OR Tambo; and
- The development of a mechanism/system to control or regulate legal trade in South Africa to be in terms of national legislation.
6. This report is available on the following Department’s website:
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10 April 2017 - NW753
Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
How many rhino horns were removed from carcasses of rhinos which were victims of drought or other natural causes of death in the Kruger National Park in (a) 2015 and (b) 2016?
Reply:
(a) In 2015, 181 horns were removed from carcasses of rhinos which were victims of drought or other natural causes.
(b) In 2016, 205 horns were removed from carcasses of rhinos which were victims of drought or other natural causes.
It should be noted that not all rhino horns from carcasses of rhinos which died of natural causes are recovered because horns are in some instance removed by vultures, hyenas and other scavengers.
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10 April 2017 - NW642
Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(a) Who are the (i) beneficiaries and (ii) board of trustees of the Somhlolo Trust in Lothair, Mpumalanga, (b) were all beneficiaries verified before the finalisation of the claim and (c) on what date was the last meeting held by the board of trustees to discuss pertinent issues; (2) are there any business concerns functioning on the specified property; if so, (a) who are they and (b) what share of income do they contribute back to beneficiaries; (3) what is/are the (a) name(s) of the company(ies) and (b) contributable share(s) toward the beneficiaries of the specified trust; (4) (a) who is/are the chief(s) who occupy the Somhlolo Trust land and (b) do they sit on the board of trustees?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) Somhlolo Trust consists of 142 Originally Dispossessed Individuals and 1237 Total number of beneficiaries;
(ii) The Trustees are: Professional Trustees: Kenneth Mokoena (Attorney), Stefaan Sithole (Chartered Accountant), Ordinary Trustees: Fana Enock Nkosi, Qondeni Joseph Mathebula and Sonnyboy Mgazi Maseko. (Tete Elijah Nkosi and Dumisane Robert Mkomo are deceased).
(b) The beneficiaries were verified before the finalization of the claim but the verification report was subsequently disputed. The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights together with the Trustees are currently in a process of verifying the beneficiaries again. The University of Pretoria has been engaged to undertake the process.
(c) The last meeting of the Trustees was held on the 16th of November 2016.
2. (a)(b) There are no business concerns.
3. (a)(b) The Trustees have registered a Company called Zololor (Pty) Ltd which is fully owned by the Trust.
4. (a)(b) No Chief occupies Somhlolo Trust land .
10 April 2017 - NW794
Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
With reference to the forensic investigation into tender number 5/2/2/1 RDLR-0052(2015/2016) relating to the acquisition and further procedures on the Nirwanda farm in De Doorns, (a) what were the terms of reference for the specified investigation, (b) who oversaw the investigation from his department, (c) who coordinated with the service provider, (d) to whom was the service provider supposed to report and (e) who, from his department, decided that the specified investigation should be conducted; (2) Were the terms of reference of the investigation ever changed; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) The Terms of Reference of the investigation were as follows :
- Establish whether the acquisition processes, various agreements and spending were done in accordance with the applicable legislative and policy requirements;
- Determine the nature of the agreements entered into between the DRDLR and the Nirwanda PLAS Project and determine whether the DRDLR officials performed their duties in accordance with the agreements and prevailing legislative and policy requirements;
- Establish whether the spending on the Nirwanda PLAS Project was in line with the DRDLR’s objectives and mandate, prevailing policy and legislative frameworks, as well as the concluded agreements, if any;
- Establish whether the DRDLR spending was in line with industry standards and determine whether the DRDLR received value for money;
- Determine the legal relationship the DRDLR has with the Nirwanda PLAS Project;
- Determine whether the Nirwanda PLAS Project’s business practices, from the date of DRDLR’s acquisition were in line with industry standards, prevailing legislation pertaining to the relevant legal entities and the DRDLR, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act, and in the best interests of the DRDLR and the beneficiaries;
- Verify and establish the current status of the Nirwanda PLAS Project, as well as the interests of the DRDLR and/or beneficiaries in the existing entities, if any;
- Determine whether the appointment of the Strategic Partner(s)/Mentor(s) and management were done in accordance with the applicable legislative and policy requirements, and determine whether the Strategic Partner(s)/ Mentor(s) performed according to their agreement;
- Determine whether the Strategic Partner(s)/Mentor(s), beneficiaries and/or Nirwanda PLAS Project received any other benefits, payments and/or grants from the DRDLR;
- Establish whether the acquisition, agreements and spending of those benefits, payments and/or grants were in accordance with the applicable legislative and policy requirements;
- Establish whether the Strategic Partner(s)/Mentor(s), beneficiaries and/or Nirwanda PLAS Project received any other benefits, payments and/or grants from other institutions, which impacted/influenced the beneficiaries and/or DRDLR and to establish whether the acquisition, agreements and spending of those benefits, payments and/or grants were in accordance with the applicable legislative requirements;
- Establish whether the officials involved, executed their duties in terms of the prevailing legislation and policy requirements and whether they were involved in any irregularities or received any undue rewards or benefits;
- Create the flow of money to determine for what, by/for whom, where, when and how it was disbursed/spent, from the point of transfer to the final payments;
- Create the flow of produce to determine for what, by/for whom, where, when and how it was disbursed, from the point of receipt to the final payments;
- Create a flow diagram of all the institutions/individuals involved, including shareholders and recipients;
- Identify suspicious or questionable transactions and accounts and perform further analysis as agreed with the DRDLR and the SAPS/Hawks;
- Perform a criminal forensic investigation for the SAPS/Hawks in terms of the SAPS/Hawks investigation Plan;
- The Service Provider(s) must also investigate any other related problems and irregularities identified during the course of investigation, including, but not limited to, theft, fraud and corruption;
- The investigation must cover the work performed at DRDLR, Government Institutions, Service Provider(s) and Sub-contractors involved, and relevant industry specialists must be consulted to provide value for money and cost estimation reports;
- The period to be covered by the investigation must be from 2009 to date;
- If there are indications that the allegations identified may result in disciplinary, criminal or civil action, this must immediately be reported to the Project Manager during the course of the investigation, in order to consider the necessary action;
- The appointed Service Provider(s) must liaise with other Government Departments (including Provincial Government) and agencies (agencies involved in/with the combating, eradication and prevention of fraud and corruption) where necessary and with the DRDLR’s consent, institute the relevant and necessary actions; and
- NB: The Service Provider(s) must perform investigations for the DRDLR, which must be finalised within four (4) months from the date of the receipt of the order and for the SAPS/Hawks which must be finalised within two (2) months from the date of the receipt of the order, six (6) months in total.
1 (b) Ms Karen De La Rouviere, the Chief Audit Executive and Head of Internal Audit initially oversaw the investigation and later handed over to Mr Eugene Southgate the Deputy Director General: Corporate Support Services.
1 (c) The two Acting Directors: Forensic Investigations, Mr N Nondzube and Ms K Govender, were the internal project managers coordinating the work of the appointed service provider.
1 (d) The service provider reported to the Director Forensic Investigations and the Deputy-Director General Corporate Support Services, Mr Eugene Southgate.
1(e) The Minister instructed the Department to conduct an investigation into the project.
2. No changes were made to the terms of reference.
10 April 2017 - NW726
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(1) What is the (a) total amount that his department spent on combating the fall armyworm (FAW), (b) breakdown of the expenditure on each item and (c) departmental (sub) programme from which the money was disbursed; (2) (a) what is the total number of small scale and subsistence and (b) commercial farmers/beneficiaries affected by the FAW who have received support from his department in each (i) province and (ii) district and (c) in each case, (i) what support have these farmers received and (ii) at what cost?
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 - 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.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 645 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
10 April 2017 - NW602
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries QUESTION
(a) Since his reply to question 2366 on 8 November 2016, what is the total number of boreholes has his department (i) drilled and/or installed, (ii) refurbished and/or (iii) equipped, (b) what was the cost, (c) from which departmental (sub) programme was the expenditure funded, (d) to which companies were contracts related to the specified borehole activities awarded and (e) what is the location of the specified boreholes?
Reply:
- The total number of boreholes.
- The department drilled 120 boreholes
- A total of 175 boreholes have been refurbished to date
- A total of 204 boreholes have been equipped by the department
- The overall cost of boreholes was R 51 448 769.00
- The cost was funded through Comprehensive Agriculture Support Programme (CASP), Prevention Mitigation Disaster Risk (PMDR) and Drought Scheme
- The companies who were awarded the borehole activities are listed below.
PROVINCE | BOREHOLES EQUIPPED | FUNDED THROUGH | COST FOR EQUIPPING/ REPAIRING | SERVICE PROVIDER |
North West | 23 | PMDR | R 2 916 177.00 | Maswika Trading and Projects |
Mpumalanga | 7 | PMDR | R 1 410 103.00 | Intellicomp (Pty) Ltd |
Limpopo | 60 | Drought scheme | R 19 800 000.00 | |
Free State | 35 | PMDR (31) Drought scheme (4) | R 7 666 000.00 | PMDR (31)– Iceburg Trading and Quality Commercial Trading Etsho Engineers & Rekgonne Community Projects |
Gauteng | 20 | Drought scheme | R 2 400 000.00 | Dynamic Integrated Geohydro Environment CC |
KwaZulu-Natal | 59 | Drought scheme | R 17 266 592.20 | |
TOTAL | 204 | R 51 448 769.00 |
- The location of the boreholes is illustrated in the spreadsheet with GPS coordinates and/or names of the farms/areas.
10 April 2017 - 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 - 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 - 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.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 723 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
10 April 2017 - NW798
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(1)(a) How many land claims have been submitted in the Namaqualand area (details furnished) in the Northern Cape in each of the past 10 financial years, (b) what is the name of each community that submitted a land claim, (c) for which area(s) was each claim lodged and (d) what is the current status of each specified claim; (2) whether any person submitted any of the claims on behalf of the communities; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) whether any land claims have been lodged by or on behalf of the Komaggas community; if so, (a) for which area specifically and (b) what is the current status of the claim?
Reply:
1. (a)
(b) Name of Community Claim |
(c) Local Municipality |
(d) Status |
(2) Name of Claimant |
1.DieSkool randvlei 2. NG Sendings Kerk
3.Ramkamp Community
4.Verenigende Gereformeerde Kerk |
Hantam ( 164 Claims) |
Lodgement Lodgement Lodgement Lodgement |
W.M Hendricks P.J West S. Balea P.J West |
1.Garies Community Claim
2.Soebatsfontein Community Claim |
Kamiesberg (15 Claims) |
Lodgement Lodgement |
D.R Maarman P. Clasen |
1.Grootmist Community Claim
2.Port Nolloth Community
3. Anglican Church People 4.Porth Nolloth Community Claim |
Richtersveld (150 Claims) |
Lodgement Lodgement Lodgement Lodgement |
E. Esas M.B Mtetandaba D.R Augustus P.J Cloete |
Individual Claimants |
Karoo Hoogland (27 Claims) |
Lodgement |
Skiffers Meikie; Van Sitters Johannes Jacobus; Botes Klaas; Riekert Willem Stephannus; Haas Willem German; Booisen Magrita Dorethea; Rickett Irene Henrieta; Malgas Rina Katriena; Malan Cornelius Daniel; Wilskut Anna; Beukes Jacolean; Goliath Katriena; Keyser Martha; Keyser Simon Frederik; Van der Horst Katrina; Tieties Lena Martha; De Vos Jan; Januarie Anna; Van Wyk Hanna; Matala Nicolaas Jacobus; Floors Anna Magrieta; Malgas Elias; Haas Sonja ; Hoorn Johannes; Isaacs Martheunis Johannes; Van Wyk Lena Levina; Malgas Maria; Severus Ragel; |
Pofadder Community Claim |
Khai Ma (14 Claims) |
Lodgement |
J.P.I Joseph |
Agge-oes Community Claim |
NamaKhoi (50 Claims) |
Lodgement |
B. Abraham |
(3) No.
10 April 2017 - NW701
Hill-Lewis, Mr GG to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case?
Reply:
1. (a)(b) No;
2. (a)(b) No
(i)(ii)(aa)(bb) Falls away.
10 April 2017 - NW745
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
What is the total number of rhinos in the Kruger National Park that (a) died from drought conditions in 2016, (b) were killed illegally through poaching, (c) were translocated and to where and (d) were sold?
Reply:
(a) A total of 190 rhinos died from natural causes during 2016. This natural mortality includes deaths due to the drought and increased fighting amongst rhino males as a result of drought.
(b) A total of 662 rhinos were illegally killed in the Kruger National Park during 2016.
(c) Eleven rhinos were translocated internally in the Kruger National Park for security reasons in 2016. Twenty one (21) rhino orphans were rescued in 2016 and 19 are currently still alive at rhino holding facilities in the Kruger National Park and an external rhino rehabilitation centre. We cannot share locations for security reasons.
(d) A total of 106 rhinos were sold in 2016 from the Kruger National Park to two owners in the Northern Cape (further details cannot be made available for security reasons). Follow-up visits to these properties were done in November 2016 and the rhino translocations were successful.
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10 April 2017 - 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 - NW945
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to her; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy; (2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?
Reply:
Not applicable.
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Approved by the Minister on
Date………………………..
10 April 2017 - NW744
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
With reference to a press release by the SA National Parks in 2010 (details furnished) and her press release on 27 February 2017 (details furnished), how does she explain the loss of at least 2 377 white rhinos from the Kruger National Park since 1 January 2010?
Reply:
The honorable member is aware that numerous interventions have been implemented since 2008/9 by government and other stakeholders to address the scourge of poaching and illegal trade in rhino horn. The poaching (illegal killing) remains a priority crime and the integrated strategic management approach approved by Cabinet in 2014 and implemented by the relevant government departments, is resulting in the reduction of losses experienced in Kruger National Park. This is despite a continued increase in the number of illegal incursions into the Kruger National Park. The successes achieved are because of, inter alia, our dedicated law-enforcement authorities, dedicated prosecutors, customs and excise officials and the Department of Environmental Affairs’ Green Scorpions.
South Africans are urged to report any wildlife crime so that we, as an integrated law enforcement effort team, can continue to successfully act against organised criminal enterprises fostering rhino poaching.
The Kruger National Park was specifically targeted by poachers from the onset of this onslaught and the following was implemented in the Park to address the illegal killing of rhino:
Around 2010, South African National Parks (SANParks) reacted to the escalation in poaching by training and equipping existing rangers, crime investigators and the air wing to cope with a totally new set of circumstances associated with the increase in poaching. All of a sudden the one thousand kilometres of boundary of the Kruger National Park (KNP) had to be protected from intrusions by poachers sponsored by both international and local crime networks. This endeavour was challenged by the sheer magnitude of the poaching (till 2014 mostly from Mozambique) onslaught in subsequent years. The number of poaching incidents later soared to about seven a day with up to a dozen poacher groups active inside the Park on any day. To contain this over two million hectares was challenging in all respects.
It was soon realized that the new dimension of organized crime impacting on wildlife in the (KNP) was a matter to be dealt with by all of the Security Cluster participants as well the Mozambique law enforcement agencies. None of the aforementioned were really prepared for this challenge and it took time to mobilize them given all their other priorities.
In 2012, SANParks (with the direct support of the Minister), increased the ranger numbers with 50%, resulting in one hundred and fifty extra rangers. This new capacity had to be developed into a mission ready capability of staff, equipment, training, sustainment and applicable doctrine.
Since 2013, a para military approach was adopted and a formal structure was established to deal with the threat.
In 2014, an integrated national strategy was implemented to counter the escalating poaching onslaught. Apart from law enforcement, the plan also covers the management of the asset (rhino) in the form of translocations, maximizing breeding and rhino orphanages. Another part of the plan addresses community needs and creating long term sustainable economic alternatives. The strategy furthermore addresses the quest for game changers such as the technology based force multipliers and the collapse of crime networks.
By the end of 2015 the newly established anti – poaching unit (APU) was mission ready. The air wing, canine unit and special rangers were expanded and appropriate technologies acquired. The air and ground mobility was enhanced and the capacity for night operations improved. This capability was deployed on a well thought out zoning approach to address the right priority areas at any one time. The investment started paying off and during that year rhino poaching figures could be stabilized for the first time since the start of the scourge.
During 2016 the figures decreased by twenty percent and the current drive is to continue this trend over the next three years.
SANParks also took the initiative to co-opt the various parties in Mozambique and other parks and reserves to the west of KNP in a successful alliance (Greater Kruger Environmental Asset Protection Foundation) concept that is now ensuring more preventative actions by these neighbours outside the KNP.
It is noteworthy that whilst SANParks accepts its roles and responsibilities to combat wildlife crime inside the protected area in terms of its legal mandate, the organized crime elements should be combatted at its origin outside the Park.
While the enforcement focus was needed to bring the situation under control, SANParks also recognise the need to continue to invest in the other pillars of the Integrated Strategic Management approach adopted by Cabinet in 2014.
As opposed to the figure that the honorable member quotes, in terms of our information the Kruger National Park lost 3 744 rhino between 2010 and 2016 due to poaching. This is despite our very intense fight against rhino poaching and in the face of an ever increasing number of incursions into the Park. The losses due to poaching have been reported regularly to the public through detailed quarterly progress reports.
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10 April 2017 - NW712
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Did (a) her department or (b) any entity reporting to her participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) did (a) her department or (b) any entity reporting to her participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case? NW771E
Reply:
Not applicable.
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10 April 2017 - NW908
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether the SA Maritime Safety Authority has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of the debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?
Reply:
a) (i) and (a) (ii)
SAMSA SUPPLIER INVOICES OLDER THAN 30 DAYS |
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1. WorldSport South Africa |
R 2 053 332 |
The amount was the subject of a dispute with the supplier. The supplier has since agreed to payments in 6 monthly instalments following the resolution of a dispute. |
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2. PNN Ship Suppliers and Logistics |
R 1 752 276 |
Supplier payment is effected upon receiving funding from the Department of Fisheries and Forestry. This occurs at quarterly intervals upon which all outstanding supplier invoices are cleared. The next payment run will occur in April/May 2017. |
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3. Lloyd's Register EMEA |
R 965 000 |
Supplier payment is done bi-annually. The next payment will be made in June 2017. |
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4. Microsoft Ireland Operations |
R 239 812 |
Supplier payment is effected upon receiving funding from the Department of Fisheries and Forestry. This occurs at quarterly intervals upon which all outstanding supplier invoices are cleared. The next payment run will occur in April/May 2017. |
Supplier Name |
Amount Over 30 Days |
Comments |
5. Only Orange Electrical CC |
R 307 865 |
Supplier payment is effected upon receiving funding from the Department of Fisheries and Forestry. This occurs at quarterly intervals upon which all outstanding supplier invoices are cleared. The next payment run will occur in April/May 2017. |
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6. Viking Life Saving Equipment |
R 160 616 |
Supplier payment is effected upon receiving funding from the Department of Fisheries and Forestry. This occurs at quarterly intervals upon which all outstanding supplier invoices are cleared. The next payment run will occur in April/May 2017. |
TOTAL |
R 5 478 901 |
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b) All the invoices will be settled in the current financial year (2017/18). A mentioned above, the main reason for the bulk of the long outstanding invoices is SAMSAs cash flow situation which resulted in delays in supplier payments with some of the suppliers, particularly the major suppliers, agreeing on structured payment plans. The financial situation is improving which will lead to most, if not all, suppliers over 30 days old being brought up to date.
c) A supplier reconciliation is performed for each supplier. Any invoice that is identified as long outstanding, the reasons thereof are obtained from the employee who placed an order with the supplier. In addition, suppliers would often contact finance staff when their invoices miss the payment date. The finance staff would follow up on the reasons and resolve the matter.
10 April 2017 - NW793
Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
1. (a) On what date will the forensic report on tender number 5/2/2/1 RDLR-0052(2015/2016) relating to a forensic investigation into the acquisition and further procedures on the Nirwanda farm in De Doorns be released and (b) what were the recommendations of the report; (2) did the service provider have full access to all administration systems of his department with no limitations whatsoever; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) will the criminal phase of the investigation be conducted by the same service provider in collaboration with the Hawks as the case was already opened with the Hawks; (4) will fully fledged and comprehensive investigations be instituted into (a) certain farms in Beaufort West (details furnished), (b) SAFE and (c) BONO Farm Management on how they acquired farms as strategic partners without any public tender process in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (5) whether he has found that there was no political interference in the specified forensic investigation; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) The Forensic Report on tender number 5/2/2/1 RDLR 0052 (2015/2016) was released on 10 October 2016
(b) In summary the Forensic report recommended the following:
(i) That a criminal investigation be conducted on the possible corruption between the current and former officials of the DRDLR and SAFE/BONO Farm Management
(ii) That disciplinary action be taken against an official from the DRDLR
(iii) That investigations be conducted on projects that BONO has been appointed as a strategic partner
(iv) That legal opinion be sought on how to regularise the Nirwanda PLAS Project and possible civil claims for recovery of funds due to DRDLR
2. The service provider was allowed full access to all administrations systems so far as they related to the Nirwanda PLAS project. That includes persal information of all officials involved, recapitalisation funding data on the Nirwanda PLAS Project, human resources information of the officials implicated etc
3. In terms of the TOR and the SLA provision was made for the service provider to assist the Hawks with the criminal investigation and any court or disciplinary processes that they may be required to assist the DRDLR
4. The DRDLR will conduct preliminary investigations into all the farms that SAFE/BONO was appointed as strategic partners. The DRDLR has so far identified 16 farm projects which include three in the question, that have been prioritized for preliminary investigation to ascertain whether there are grounds to conduct fully-fledged and comprehensive investigations
5. The DRDLR is not aware of any political interference in the specified forensic investigation.
10 April 2017 - NW746
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether she will initiate any changes in the policies and regulations of her department to include the welfare of animals, given the recent Constitutional Court judgment (details furnished)?
Reply:
I have proposed the inclusion of a provision in the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA) relating to the well-being of faunal biological resources. This provision will facilitate the development of regulations that will address the well-being of a wild animal in respect of which a restricted activity (such as keeping, breeding, conveying, and so on) is carried out. This proposed provision has been included in the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill (NEMLA Bill) which will be tabled in Parliament in April/May 2017.
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10 April 2017 - NW607
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
How many (a) students are still expected to be funded out of the applications lodged for National Student Financial Aid Scheme for the 2017 academic year that have not yet been completely processed and (b) of those, will be funded at (i) universities and (ii) technical and vocational education and training colleges?
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 - NW741
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(a) Why does her department’s consultative Wildlife Forum exclude key stakeholders in the wildlife conservation and protection sector, (b) has she found that the exclusion of other interested and affected wildlife stakeholders is constitutional and (c) what plans does she have to ensure that all stakeholders are included in the forum?
Reply:
(a) The department’s consultative Wildllife Forum does not exclude key stakeholders in the wildlife conservation and protection sector nor are we aware of any such exclusion. The Wildllife Forum was established in 2008 based on the following understanding:
- That there are national issues pertaining to wildllife management that need to be addressed by the Minister on a continous basis;
- the establishment of an operational partnership with the national hunting and national wildlife industry is required in recognition of the sector’s contribution in addressing such issues;
- the establishment of a national wildlife forum to generate soultions and design strategies for conservation through sustainable use, creates the best opportunity to ascertain continous consultation and interaction between the Minister, the department, the provincial conservation departments, and the wider wildllife and hunting industry; and
- the establishment of such a Wildlife Forum will create a platform for the industry, relevant organised bodies and government to interact on issues of mutual and common interest resulting from the implementation of national environmental legislation and other legislation, relevant to national and provincial management of the wildlife industry and all forms of hunting in its widest context.
The Term of Reference (ToR) for the Wildlife Forum was developed and adopted on 12 June 2008. The objective of the Wildlife Forum is to work as a collective towards promoting:
- conservation through sustainable use of renewable natural resources;
- a responsible, self-regulatory and practical wildlife and hunting industry;
- creating conditions for, and implementing transformation in the whole sector; and
- sector related sustainble tourism growth and development.
The ToR provides that representative bodies of the organised national wildlife and national hunting industries, and of related fields of endeavour, who were not yet members of the forum after the adoption of the ToR, may apply to become members, upon which the forum will decide to award such body membership.
On 1 July 2009, the Wildlife Forum agreed that the following information should be submitted by interested bodies/organisations:
- Application in the form of a signed letter on the organisation’s letterhead;
- organisation’s profile;
- code of conduct;
- contribution to bioidversity conservation; and
- membership, including affiliates.
(b) The consultative Wildlife Forum operates within the scope of the ToR developed and accepted on 12 June 2008. As mentioned in response to question (a) the ToR provided for other interested and affected representatives or industries that could contribute to the objectives of the forum to apply to participate in the forum.
(c) The Department of Environmetal Affairs has embarked on the process of re-positioning the Wildlife Forum to, in future, serve as a structured interdepartmental/industry platform with a mandate to specifically direct the implementation of the projects flowing from the Biodiversity Economy Lab, as well as future identified projects relevant to the wildlife industry, based on the Biodiversity Economy orientation.
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10 April 2017 - NW465
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether his department procured any services from and/or made any payments to (a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi, (b) the Progressive Professionals Forum, (c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or (d) the Black Business Council; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what (i) services were procured, (ii) was the total cost, (iii) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (iv) was the total amount paid, (v) was the purpose of the payments and (vi) is the detailed breakdown of such payments in each case?
Reply:
(a),(b),(c),(d) No, they were never awarded any business by the Department.
(i),(ii),(iii),(iv),(v),(vi) Falls away.
10 April 2017 - NW790
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Whether her office has engaged with the (a) Department of Basic Education, (b) Department of Health, (c) Department of Social Development, (d) Office of The Presidency and (e) National Treasury to roll out its Sanitary Dignity Campaign to provide sanitary towels to vulnerable and poor girls; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) (a) why has it taken so long to start engaging the specified departments and (b) what is the (i) envisaged timeline for and (ii) full relevant details of the specified campaign?
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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