Reply:

1. (a) No

(b) No

2. (a) No

(b) No

(i) No

(ii) No

(aa) No

(bb) No

Reply:

1.  The History Ministerial Task Team convened eight meetings between March and November 2016. The Task Team conducted international comparative research on India, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, China, Tanzania, Russia & Brazil to add to the international research that was presented at the History Round-Table of 4 December 2015. Furthermore, the team made proposals to strengthen the content of History in the General Education and Training (GET) and Further Education and Training (FET) bands. This work of strengthening the content is to be consolidated in April 2017. The MTT is also planning to conduct consultative meetings in various provinces to get inputs on the strengthened History curriculum to ensure that it is representative and inclusive.

2. The final report will be released to the Minister at the end November 2017.

Reply:

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) informed me that (the persons details furnished) are on special leave and they have not resumed their duties at the NPA. They were granted leave to appeal by the North Gauteng High Court and the President of the Republic communicated in public that he will await the conclusion of the court processes before considering whether any action is necessary. .

 

Reply:

(a)(b)(c)(i)(ii) The investigation in the case docket, Nkandla CAS 123/03/2014, has been concluded. The case docket was handed into the office of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) on 21 August 2015, for a decision on prosecution. The decision by the NDPP is still being awaited.

Reply:

1. The National Prosecuting Authority has informed me that the person was seconded to a Reference Group under the auspices of the Secretariat of the Minister of Police during the period 2014 to 2015, with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for South Gauteng, Advocate Andrew Chauke and under former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Mxolisi Nxasana. All costs were covered by the Secretariat of the Police, details of which can be obtained from the aforementioned Secretariat.
2. The Reference Group did not, at any, stage meet with the Honourable President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G. Zuma.
3. & (4) The required information is in the possession of the Secretariat of Police from whom same should be requested.

 

Reply:

Training conducted	Training provider	1(a) No of days	1(b) Dates of training	1(c) Breakdown of schedule	2(a)(i) rental costs	2(a)(ii) total costs	2(c) training duration	3(a) people trained	3(b) venue training
Content Development	SASJA/SAASTA	2 days	19 - 20 February 2016	Science journalism training / reporting	Held as SAASTA training venue. No cost incurred	R184 000	2 days	N/A	N/A
Governance	WITS University	2015 academic year	2015 academic year – phased sessions	Advanced radio certificate and station advisory mentoring service	Held at the WITS University. No cost incurred	R674 300	2015 academic year	5 persons per station for the 3 stations	WITS Radio Academy and on site
Grantee Orientation	MDDA	3 days	30, 31 March and 1 April 2016	MDDA Programs Accountability and reporting Stakeholder and support programs Capacity building and skills development Marketing and advertising	R471 345	R707 000	3 days	N/A	N/A

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

a) (a) Yes. A Performance Agreement was signed for the year 2015-16; and

    (b) Yes. A Performance Agreement was signed for the year 2016-17.

b) His performance did not qualify him for a performance bonus.

Reply:

All the cases have been referred to the relevant Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) for the implementation of the recommendations of the Ministerial Task Team (MTT).

The Department has established a Special Task Team comprising of representatives from the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and the Northern Cape to ensure that the recommendations are implemented and that progress reports are provided to the Minister. This team is assisted by two (2) representatives from the Department of Justice.

The progress reports from the Special Task Team will be presented at a meeting scheduled to take place in the last week of April 2017.

 

Reply:

(1)       

	(1)(a) How many independent schools have been identified as operating illegally in each province	(1)(b) how many of the specified schools have been closed down since 1 January 2014,	(1)(c) what are the names of the schools	(1)(d) how many of the schools cater for learners with disabilities
EC	66	4	See Annexure A	0
FS	1	0	See Annexure A	The school indicated that it was assisting learners with disabilities but the owner did not want to follow the correct procedures for school registration.
GP	23	The 23 schools were served to cease operation	See Annexure A	5
KZN	The province has no such schools, they are not known	1	See Annexure A	0
LP	9	0; The nine have submitted applications for registration. Site visits have been conducted for all to verify compliance to the registration requirements. The schools will soon be informed of their registration status.	See Annexure A	1
MP	As soon as it is established that a school is operating without registration, the necessary action is taken to correct the situation.  In cases where the non-compliance areas are too many, the owner/applicant is requested to seize the operation with immediate effect.  Most of the time ‘illegally operating’ schools are guided and supported to become compliant.	0	See Annexure A	N/A
NC	4	0; These are all newly established. Necessary legal procedures will be followed before they are closed down. Where guidance and support is necessary, it will be rendered so that they comply with the policy prescripts	See Annexure A	0
NW	11	All 11 schools mentioned in (a) were served with letters to cease operation	See Annexure A	0
WC	31	11 schools were closed; 5 were registered, and some became tutor centres that tutored learners who were Home Schooled, others just disappeared	See Annexure A	1; Although the school has subsequently been registered

 

(2)

	2(a) how many independent schools received assistance from the relevant education department in each province to get legal registration since 1 January 2014	2(b) what are the names of the specified schools	2(c) how many of the schools cater for learners with disabilities
EC	1	See Annexure B	0
FS	5	See Annexure B	5;  They do not have special classes for learners with disabilities however; learners experiencing learning barriers are provided with remedial lessons.
GP	23	See Annexure B	5
KZN	0	See Annexure B	N/A
LP	21	See Annexure B	2
MP	10	See Annexure B	Provision for disability is a requirement for registration.  Sufficient proof must be given that learners with especially physical disabilities will be catered for.
NC	5	See Annexure B	All the schools cater for learners with disabilities in an integrated manner. They are not specializing nor discriminating.
NW	11	See Annexure B	0
WC	45	See Annexure B	1

(3)

What is the turnaround time to register an independent school in each province
EC	90 days, if all requirements for registration are met
FS	90 days, if all requirements for registration are met
GP	90 days, if all requirements for registration are met
KZN	90 days, if all requirements for registration are met
LP	9 Months
MP	90 days, if all requirements for registration are met
NC	30 days, if all requirements for registration are met
NW	90 days, if all requirements for registration are met
WC	90 days, if all requirements for registration are met

(4)

	(a) which provincial education departments have posted the list of names of all registered independent schools together with their registration numbers on the website of her department	(b) which provincial education departments have placed policy documents on the website that regulate the registration of independent schools
EC	Yes	Yes
FS	Yes	No. The documents were available on the website but they were not uploaded when the system was updated. Follow-ups with EMIS and IT to have the addressed.
GP	Yes	Yes
KZN	No	Yes
LP	Yes	Yes
MP	No	Yes
NC	No	No
NW	Yes	Yes
WC	No. The names of all registered independent schools were published in a Provincial Extraordinary Gazette	No. The matter will be addressed

Reply:

(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(i)(ii) The information that is required is not readily available. Each case must be verified before the information can be submitted. An extension of three weeks, is hereby requested, in order for us to provide quality and correct information.

Reply:

1. (a) The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is currently investigating the matter. The response will be forwarded as soon as the information is received from the GDE.

It must be noted that the payment of salaries of educators employed on a part-time basis are paid an hourly rate that is regulated in terms of the Personnel Administration Measures (GG No. 39684). The regulation determines the rate and the calculation of such rate which is adjusted annually in terms of the cost of living adjustment process.

(b) The teachers in question do not receive a regular monthly salary. They are paid on an hourly rate according to the hours they worked using the system of submitting claims. Claims are submitted at the end of the month and payment can only be made once claims have been submitted and processed. The date of payment may vary for individuals depending on the date on which they submitted their claims.

(2) The claims for salaries are processed and paid within 7(seven) days after they have been received from the claiming teacher. On average, the claims are paid within 10 working days after the end of the month.

Reply:

(1)(a) The investigation into the case docket, KwaMashu CAS 503/06/2015, was concluded and a court date was set for 24 April 2017, at the Ntuzuma Regional Court.

(1)(b) The charge in the case docket is Rape, in terms of Section 3 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007).

(1)(c)(i)(ii) The details of the investigating officer cannot be disclosed, in order to allow the investigation to be conducted without fear or favour.

(2) Yes, one suspect was arrested.

(3)(a)(i)(ii) Yes, the suspect was interviewed on 19 November 2015 and appeared before court on 23 November 2015.

(3)(b)(i)(ii) Yes, the victim was interviewed on 29 June 2015 and 7 July 2015 and the witnesses were interviewed on 29 June 2015, 20 January 2016, 5 March 2016 and 1 April 2016.

(4) The SAPS’s investigation has been concluded and the matter is on the court roll for trial.

Reply:

a) There is no specific definition of the “decolonisation” of the curriculum that the Department uses in its policy documents. Decolonisation of the curriculum has been defined by different scholars and different sources. For example, Justice Mavhundla, in his presentation to the Executive Dean of Law at UNISA, on the occasion of reflecting on the project of the decolonization of education in South Africa, reminded those present that “in the year 1994, we did not throw through the window the contaminated water in the form of apartheid with the bowl…. What this means is that as we progress further into the future, we need then to have a deliberate and progressive transformation infused in our jurisprudence to accord with the modern dictates of the epoch we leave in”.

South African society as a whole including the Education System has been subject to much influence by Colonial powers that ruled our country and this needs to be addressed in current and future curriculum revision processes.

(b) The decolonisation of curriculum is a process that started as early as 1999. When CAPS was developed in 2011, some elements again aimed at the decolonisation of the curriculum were introduced.

Principles that buttress Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) are benchmarked on South African and African contexts and they are benchmarked to match international standards. They include:

• Social transformation: ensuring that the educational imbalances of the past are redressed, and that equal educational opportunities are provided for all sections of our population;
• Active and critical learning: encouraging an active and critical approach to learning, rather than rote and uncritical learning of given truths;
• High knowledge and high skills: the minimum standards of knowledge and skills to be achieved at each grade are specified and sets high, achievable standards in all subjects;
• Progression: content and context of each grade shows progression from simple to complex;
• Human rights, inclusivity, environmental and social justice: infusing the principles and practices of social and environmental justice and human rights as defined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. The National Curriculum Statement Grades 10 – 12 (General) is sensitive to issues of diversity such as poverty, inequality, race, gender, language, age, disability and other factors;
• Valuing indigenous knowledge systems: acknowledging the rich history and heritage of this country as important contributors to nurturing the values contained in the Constitution; and
• Credibility, quality and efficiency: providing an education that is comparable in quality, breadth and depth to those of other countries.

Therefore, tremendous progress has been made from 2000-2016 to decolonise the school curriculum, however there is still more that needs to be addressed.

Therefore, tremendous progress has been made from 2000-2016 to decolonise the school curriculum, however there still more that needs to be addressed.

(c) A fully decolonized curriculum will entail a fully transformed curriculum policy regime, content of subjects, one that produces learners that are fully immersed in the indigenous knowledge system, and that which imbues a sense of pride to be an African armed with knowledge, skills and values that are internationally intelligible, and therefore equally equipped to be a proud citizen of the world and meet the skills challenges of the 21st century.

Reply:

Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)

1. DAFF did not participate in the dialogue unpacking SONA 2017 with the President on the 25th of February 2017.
2. DAFF did not participate in the auction of souvenirs or personal belongings of the President.

Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

1. The ARC did not participate in the dialogue unpacking SONA 2017 with the President on the 25th of February 2017.
2. The ARC did not participate in the auction of souvenirs or personal belongings of the President.

National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)

1. The NAMC did not participate in the dialogue unpacking SONA 2017 with the President on the 25th of February 2017.
2. The NAMC did not participate in the auction of souvenirs or personal belongings of the President.

Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB)

1. The PPECB did not participate in the dialogue unpacking SONA 2017 with the President on the 25th of February 2017.
2. The PPECB did not participate in the auction of souvenirs or personal belongings of the President.

Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP)

1. The OBP did not participate in the dialogue unpacking SONA 2017 with the President on the 25th of February 2017.
2. The OBP did not participate in the auction of souvenirs or personal belongings of the President.

Fisheries Management

1. Fisheries did not participate in the dialogue unpacking SONA 2017 with the President on the 25th of February 2017.
2. Fisheries did not participate in the auction of souvenirs or personal belongings of the President.

Ncera Farms

1. The Ncera Farms did not participate in the dialogue unpacking SONA 2017 with the President on the 25th of February 2017.
2. The Ncera Farms did not participate in the auction of souvenirs or personal belongings of the President.

South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)

a. The SAVC Farms did not participate in the dialogue unpacking SONA 2017 with the President on the 25th of February 2017.

b. The SAVC Farms did not participate in the auction of souvenirs or personal belongings of the President.

Reply:

a) We’ve maintained that information-sharing via the electronic web or cyberspace has revolutionized our world and the way in which we interact with each other. It has brought exciting opportunities in developing our economies, improving our health care, education, agricultural production, the provision of services to name but a few. These opportunities are endless. However, on the same breath, there are real threats that have manifested themselves in the same space, which if left unchecked can destabilize our use of this space and result in untold harm to individuals, corporates and governments. These include amongst others, cybercrime activities, human trafficking, defamation, child pornography and the like. The concern is to isolate and deal with those individuals who have nefarious intentions and want to use cyberspace and its platforms to propagate such.

b) The intention of sharing such a view during that media briefing referred to in the Hon Members’ question was to allow South Africans to have an honest discussion and debate on this matter. On the occasion of the processing, by Parliament this year, of the Cyber Crime and Cyber Security Bill, the public will be able to make their input heard as we all have a responsibility to secure our cyberspace and all its related platforms.

(c) As indicated in (b) above, a process involving public participation will ensue as part of developing the appropriate regulatory framework.

Reply:

(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)

The information that is required is not readily available. Each case must be verified before the information can be submitted. An extension of three weeks, is hereby requested, in order for us to provide quality and correct information.

Reply:

The Acting CEO was not appointed by the outgoing CEO. The SACE Council appointed the acting CEO.

Reply:

Minister of State Security:

Make	Model	Year Model	Price	Purchase date	Financial Year	Comments
Mercedes Benz	S 350	2015	R 1 317 517.47	17/11/2015	2015/2016	Mercedes Benz

Deputy Minister of State Security:

Make	Model	Year Model	Price	Purchase date	Financial Year	Comments
Jeep	Grand Cherokee 3.6L	2014	R626 661.00	12/08/2014	2014/2015	Official vehicle Gauteng
Jeep	Grand Cherokee LTD	2015	R547 320.00	31/03/2015	2014/2015	Official vehicle Western Cape

No vehicles have been procured since 1 April 2016 to date.

Reply:

1. 

(a) (i) The number of new projects supported by the MDDA:

(aa) 12 in 2011/12,

(bb) 21 in 2012/13,

(cc) 19 in 2013/14,

(dd) 2 in 2014/15 and

(ee) 23 in 2015/16.

(1)

(a) (ii) The number of established projects supported and strengthened by the MDDA):

(aa) 20 in 2011/12,

(bb) 16 in 2012/13,

(cc) 17 in 2013/14,

(dd) 6 in 2014/15 and

(ee) 27 in 2015/16.

(1)

(b) The amount of the MDDA’s budget allocated in each case in each of the

(aa) 2011-12,

(bb) 2012/13,

(cc) 2013/14,

(dd) 2014/15 and

(ee) 2015/16 financial years is detailed in the table below:

	(b) (aa) 2011-2012	(b) (bb) 2012- 2013	(b) (cc) 2013-2014	(b) (dd) 2014-2015	(b) (ee)2015-2016
NEW	Radio Mafisa – (R 478 285.96	Hweletsa Hope FM - R1 871 739.00	Radio Kaapse Punt - R 1 478 946.75	Mamre News – R 498 381.00	Isajonisi Youth Radio – R 1 688 720.22
	COSATU – R1 103 156.76	Malamulele Community Radio - R 1 907 926.00	Revival FM - R 1 591 961.80	Ledig Sun – R 479 130.32	Maruleng Community Radio – R 1 706 511.74
	Namakwa Assoc – R1 026 571.29	NCRF Limpopo - R 150 000.00	Motsile Community Radio - R 1 523 886.07		Mpumalanga East Community Radio – R1 674 640.42
	Greater Tzaneen Community Radio – R1 087 902.40	Greater Tzaneen Community Radio - R 642 882.00	Greater Giyani Community Radio - R 1 506 972.50		Nqubeko Community Radio NPC – R1 440 678.40
	Greater Middelburg – R1 119 570.95	Mash FM - R 1 452 302.94	Lephalale Community Radio - R 1 578 221.80		Madibogo Community Radio – R1 910 877.74
	Kurara FM – R1 575 946.59	Nkomazi FM - R 1 618 801.80	Tshepo Ya Sechaba FM - R 1 577 801.80		Kgatleng Community Radio – R1 562 368.54
	Tshwane CTV – R 997 500.00	Kangala Community Radio - R 1 262 301.80	Haraambe Youth Network - R 150 000.00		Bagaka FM – R1 494 720.80
	ECDC for ECCTV Initaitive – R 360 600.00	Nquthu Community Radio - R 1 531 497.16	KZN Capital Community Radio - R 1 571 534.89		Lekoa Community Radio – R1 427 222.46
	Zenzele News – R 504 091.00	KZN Community Radio Forum - R 150 000.00	LA FM - 107.1 MHz - R 1 578 221.80		Ngqushwa FM – R 2 199 911.00
	Zithethele News on the Go – R 841 400.00	Youth Media Movement - R 594 500.00	Koepel Stereo - R 1 283 738.39		Hope FM – R 1 676 984.99
	Eastern Cape Women Magazine – R1 314 600.00	Radio Mafisa - R 348 285.96	Mozolo FM - R 1 595 801.80		Elgin FM – R 1 846 632.00
	Lisithia Project Management/Kgalakgadi News – R 109 848.00	Village FM - R1 085 400.00	Stafrica Voluntary Association – Nongoma FM - R 1 358 882.61		Ikuthani FM – R 1 932 773.40
		Aganang Community Radio - R 850 000.00	Mmabatho FM - R 1 482 104.98		Mogale FM – R1 736 687.36
		Naledi Community Radio - R 1 279 612.48	The Eye News - Batlabine Foundation - R 485 300.00		The Youth Voice – R821 700.00
		Izwi Lethemba Christian Community Radio - R 1 957 737.16	Inqubo Yabantu Abancinci - R 498 500.00		Ulwazi – R850 000.00
		Sekhukhune Community Television - R 291 500.00	Township Times- R 700 000.00		Loxion News – R750 000.00
		East High College of Excellence - R 500 000.00	Rise ‘n Shine – R 700 100.00		Arise and Shine – R619 251.00
		Rise ‘n Shine Disability Magazine - R 523 400.00	Mmaiseng News – R 700 000.00		SMME News - R793 500.00
		This Ability Newspaper - R 498 600.00	Religious News – R 700 000.00		Xplore Magazine - R1 232 600.00
		ZA Difference - R 499 569.96			Elitsha News - R776 800.00
		Asenze Youth Development Initiative - R 500 830.00			Nhlalala News - R696 000.00
					Community News - R663 244.00
					Youth Mate News - R606 950.00
STRENGTHENING	Vukani FM – R 792 457.89	Botlokwa Community Radio	Satyagraha – in Pursuit of Truth - Ghandi Development Trust - R 572 800.00	Indonsakusa Community Radio – R 1 777 511.74	Mafikeng FM – R1 904 206.42
	Motheo FM – R 891 150.80	Witbank / Emalahleni FM - R 500 000.00	Radio Namakwaland - R 499 838.70	Sekhukhune Community Radio – R 1 675 511.74	UMgungundlovu Community Radio – R1 562 582.20
	Zisize Educational Dev – R 760 256.62	Star FM - R 500 000.00	Kanyamazane Community Radio - R 500 000.00	Kumkani FM – R 1 645 090.46	Radio Riverside – R512 200.00
	Aganang Community Radio – R 371 200.00	Radio Khwezi - R 498 584.00	Media Training Centre for Health - R 500 000.00	Phetoho News – R 350 000.00	Inkonjane Community Radio – R 805 200.00
	Takalani Community Radio – R422 400.00	Die Horison - R 627 293.00	NCRF Mpumalanga Hub - R150 000.00	Kuruman Chronicle – R 350 000.00	Greater Giyani Community Radio – R755 200.00
	Rhodes Music Radio – R345 400.00	Metro News - R 719 760.00	NCRF Gauteng Hub - R 150 000.00	Bushbuckridge News – R 350 000.00	Mohodi FM – R581 200.00
	Move to the Music – R 416 250.00	Phetoho News - R 782 560.00	Africa! Ignite - R 575 600.00		Radio KC – R861 638.32
	Zebediela Community Radio – R 553 600.00	Nkangala Informer – R 677 400.00	Umthombo Wo Lwazi Youth Services - R 100 000.00		Makhado FM – R 563 200.00
	Radio Turf – R 504 900.00	Kuruman Chronicle - R 655 100.00	Greater Alex Today - R 492 400.00		The Voice of Community (Ermelo CR) – R1 872 155.98
	Satyagraha – R 887 400.00	Nkomazi Observer - R 829 200.00	Seipone Sa Sechaba - R 471 400.00		VUT FM – R951 900.00
	Africa Ignite – R 953 110.00	Inhloso Yesizwe News - R 777 700.00	Siyathuthuka FM - R 912 216.00		Ekhephini CR – R 825 200.00
	Amandla Publishers – R 381 500.00	Ikhwezi News - R 350 040.00	Youth Empowerment Network - Eldos FM - R 243 098.40		Poort ‘n Mams FM – R2 160 600.00
	Proudly Manenburg – R 100 000.00	Puisano News - R 685 120.00	Northwest on Sunday – R 490 000.00		Cape Town Television – R1 772 500.00
	Motsosakgang News – R 649 895.80	Masilonyana News - R 350 015.00	Impact 24/7 – R 490 000.00		Dizindaba News – R888 200.00
	Ikhwezi News – R 442 812.64	Mmegadikgang District News - R 350 015.000	Treasure Magazine – R 490 000.00		Ngoho News – R811 120.00
	Mmegadikgang District News – R 560 145.00	Fabuleux Magazine - R 150 000.00	Fabuleux Magazine – R979 535.04		Ezakwazulu News – R746 000.00
	Chalkline – R 584 540.00		Gulova Comic Magazine – R 489 999.96		Khanyisa News – R1 081 248.00
	Bushbuckridge News – R 703 519.52				Puisano News - R680 880.00
	Coal City News –R 366 600.00				Eastern Cape Women’s Magazine - R807 000.00
	Seipone News – R390 000.00				Inqubo Yabantu Abancinci - R530 242.00
					Nkomazi Observer - R603 800.00
					Mmaiseng News - R626 600.00
					Religious News - R615 600.00
					Die Horison News - R615 299.28
					Children Resource Centre - R760 594.04
					Metro News - R436 800.00
					InhlosoYesizwe - R430 200.00

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

1. The report was forwarded to the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services to implement the recommendations from the investigation.

2. The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa is implementing the recommendations accordingly.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

I have been advised by the South Africa Post Office (SAPO) as follows:-

With regard to the Minister of Social Development’s reply to parliamentary question 1505 on 12 May 2015, SAPO confirms that there was no signed Letter of Agreement with SASSA.

Reply:

1. 

(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) MDDA supported projects only account for the grant funds allocated by the Agency in each financial year.

(i) and (ii) The MDDA conducted a sample survey in 2016 in order to assess advertising support by the various municipalities across the country. There are plans to extend this survey to monitor and evaluate government support to all MDDA supported projects.

(iii) (aa) The survey covered currently and previously funded MDDA projects and did not focus on any specific financial year in which  MDDA projects were funded.

(iii) (bb) The amount spent on advertising by municipalities during 2016 in community and small commercial media, as ascertained through the sample survey, is shown in the pie chart below.

105 broadcast projects and 49 small commercial projects were asked to participate by returning answered questionnaire to the MDDA. Only 39 projects returned the questionnaire. (22 broadcast and 17 small commercial). 115 projects did not return the questionnaire.

2. The MDDA liaises closely with the Broadcast Unit in the Department of Communications in order to avoid any double dipping and to enhance support for applicants who have submitted requests to both institutions. Currently, the MDDA has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Communications for the allocation of R20 million from the SABC for the roll out of digital broadcast equipment to 13 community radio stations that have requested support from the department. The MDDA also works closely with the GCIS in order to lobby for adspend support for the sector. The MDDA has not yet directly engaged with other government departments but lobbies support through various platforms and outreach activities.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(1)

(a) Budget was R286 500.00

(b)(i) A proposal was submitted to the Research and Development unit according to the MDDA funding criteria and guidelines.

(b)(ii) The project proposal was submitted to the MDDA Board meeting held on 29 May 2013 for adjudication according to section 14(b) of the MDDA Act of 2002.

(c) Proposals are submitted according to the MDDA funding criteria and guidelines. Once the proposal has been received, the relevant unit prepares a submission for consideration and adjudication by the MDDA Board as provided in section 14 (b) of the MDDA Act of 2002. The Board makes the final decision to either approve or reject a project proposal.

(d) Name of the service provider is Chumani TS Networks.

(e) Total value of contract was R286 500.00.

(f) Total amount paid for work done is R143 250.00.

(2) The tender process was not followed on this occasion due the following reasons-:

• Proposals are submitted according to the MDDA funding criteria and guidelines. Once the proposal has been received the relevant unit prepares a submission for consideration and adjudication by the MDDA Board as provided in section 14 (b) of the MDDA Act of 2002. The Board makes the final decision to either approve or reject a project proposal.
• Based on the research proposal received, the amount is below the threshold for tender purposes as per PFMA and MDDA supply chain management policy.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(a) MAKE	(b)MODEL	(c) PRICE	(d) PURCHASE DATE	(i) (aa)	(ii) (aa)
Prior 2014/15
Volvo Cape Town Office	XC90	R 659 728.51	27 September 2011		(ii) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe
Mercedes Benz Pretoria Office	ML500	R 855 696.36	23 January 2014		(ii) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe
2014/15
Lexus Cape Town Office	GS350 EX	R 538 048.08	17 September 2014	(aaa) Minister Lindiwe Zulu
Lexus Pretoria Office	GS350 EX	R 542 458.74	02 December 2014	(aaa) Minister Lindiwe Zulu
2015/2016	No vehicle purchases took place in this period for the Minister and the Deputy Minister.
2016/2017	No vehicle purchases took place in this period for the Minister and the Deputy Minister.

Reply:

1. The investigation into the procurement process for government sponsored Set Top Boxes was commissioned by the Department of Communications and not the National Treasury. The report on the investigation was shared with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services and the concerned party, Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) for implementation. The intention was to receive an update from USAASA on the implementation of the recommendations and submit a comprehensive report to both the Portfolio Committee of Communications and of Telecommunications and Postal Services.
2. We are not aware of excerpts from the report being published on the departmental website.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(1) (a)

(i) The vacancy rate has been decreasing steadily over the past two quarters of the financial year as a result of the focus being placed on appointing people to, in particular, critical posts. With the number of positions that have been filled from 1 January 2017, including that of Risk Specialist, Internal Audit Officer and Communications Officer, the vacancy rate is currently 35%.

(ii)  The vacant positions are Chief Executive Officer; Executive Secretary; Chief Financial Officer; Internal Audit Manager; HR Corporate Manager; Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation Director; Project Director; Knowledge Management Coordinator; Research and Capacity Building Manager; Legal and Compliance Officer; Human Resources Officer; and Digital Media Coordinator.

1. (b)

The MDDA had held off the appointment of executive positions, filling them in an acting capacity, to enable the incoming CEO to be part of the interview and appointment process. However, with the recent resignation of the newly appointed CEO, the priority is to fill key executive positions, to be followed by management positions and then junior staff. Candidates for the HR Corporate Manager have been interviewed and the MDDA is in the process of making an offer to the preferred candidate. The CEO position is expected to be filled by the end of the first quarter of 2017/2018 financial year.  The recruitment process for the other key executive, management and junior positions is currently underway with all positions to be filled by the end of quarter one of the 2017/2018 financial year.

2. (a)

The new organogram was drawn up to align it with capacity requirements of the MDDA strategy going forward and in response to challenges in the media industry, as well as meeting the need to reposition MDDA internally to become a knowledge-based organisation.  Executive positions, such as Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation Director and functional positions, such as Digital Media Coordinator, have been included to meet this need.  

2. (b)

The two new positions, an additional Supply Chain Officer will assist with compliance, and the Travelling and Logistic Coordinator will assist with planning around travelling and managing stakeholder events and training sessions. This increased the personnel budget by R616 000.

                                                                                                

(2) (c) The new organogram will be fully implemented from 1 April 2017.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

As I mentioned before “together with the SABC management we have resolved to delink the TV license requirement from the STB subsidy registration process”. No mention was made of a decision to waive the legal obligation of the television set owners to buy the required TV licence.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

I have been informed by the Department and Entities reporting to me as follows:

(1) – (2) No

Reply:

Minister Faith Muthambi

• 2014 BMW X5 XDrive 3.0D R926 310.00 (reached 120 000 km)
• 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee R862 838.00
• 2016 BMW X5 XDrive 3.0D R1 064 628.00  (Replacement for BMW X5 XDrive acquired in 2014 in line with Ministerial Handbook)

Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

• 2014 Audi A8 3.0TDI Quattro (demo vehicle) R852 041.00
• 2014 Audi Q7 4.2TDI V8 R882 250.00

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

a) No, the department did not procure any services from Mr M Manyi. However, he was appointed as the Special Advisor to the Minister in 2016.

b) No

c) No

d) No

i) Not applicable.

ii) Not applicable.

iii) Not applicable.

iv) Not applicable.

v) Not applicable.

vi) Not applicable.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

Training conducted	Training provider	4(a)(i) No of transport	4(a)(ii) No of accommodation	4(a)(iii) No of People booked for meals	4(b) Type of accommodation	4(c) Name of transport vendor	4(d) Form of transport	4(e) Point of departure
Content Development	SASJA/SAASTA	34	34	34	Hotel	Public transport, own transport, flights (SAA)	Buses, cars and flights	Limpopo, North West, Eastern Cape and KZN
Governance	WITS University	31	31	31	Hotel	Public transport, own transport, flights (SAA)	Buses, cars and flights	KZN, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Eastern cape
Grantee Orientation	MDDA	132	132	132	Hotel	Public transport, own transport, flights (SAA)	Buses, cars and flights	All provinces

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

Whether her department procured any services from and/or made any payments to

(a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi,

No.

b) the Progressive Professionals Forum,

No.

c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or

No.

d) the Black Business Council; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what

No.

(i) services were procured,

Not Applicable

(ii) was the total cost,

Not Applicable

(iii) is the detailed breakdown of such costs,

Not Applicable

(iv) was the total amount paid,

Not Applicable

(v) was the purpose of the payments and

Not Applicable

(vi) is the detailed breakdown of such payments in each case?

Not Applicable

Reply:

a) The three service providers, namely Leratadima Marketing Solutions, CZ Electronics and Bua Africa have separately declared a dispute for arbitration. So far only Leratadima Marketing Solutions has filed its claim in the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa. USAASA has not yet received claims of the other two service providers.

b) Leratadima Marketing Solutions claim is in two parts. In the first part it seeks an order declaring that USAASA is liable to pay Leratadima Marketing Solutions for variation in the foreign exchange rate, which occurred during the subsistence of the Purchase Order which Leratadima was executing. The second part relates to what Leratadima says is a consequential loss which it has suffered as a result of suspension of production.

c) USAASA is not contractually liable to the service providers to pay for the variance in the exchange rate. Insofar as the claim for consequential loss is concerned, the Supply and Delivery Agreements with service providers stipulate that neither party shall be liable for the special or consequential damages suffered by the other party arising out of the Agreement howsoever arising.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

a) (i) The preliminary investigations found that the points which guide the train movement were not completely closed for safe passage of trains. The Board of Inquiry (BOI) into this accident will further probe the matter and identify the underlying causes.

(ii) The BOI is mandated to investigate amongst other things, the following:

• The immediate and root/underlying causes leading up to and surrounding the incident,
• The adequacy, effectiveness and personnel knowledge of the relevant procedures and training background regarding activities pertaining to adherence to, specifically applicable train operating procedures by the train drivers and the Train Control Officer (TCO) concerned as set out in local instructions, General Appendix and other applicable directives,
• The activation, execution and management of the emergency and clearing up process as set out in local contingency plans and relevant directives,
• The adequacy and effectiveness of maintenance systems and procedures for perway and signaling, and
• Review the history of previous near misses; in order to ascertain what corrective actions were taken to address these.

(iii) (aa) The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) immediately conducted a preliminary investigation and subsequently issued a report on 16 February 2017. Shortly after issuing a preliminary report, the Term of Reference (ToR) for sourcing expertise of various disciplines were developed. The supply chain management processes are in progress

(bb) It is envisaged to complete the BOI by end of September 2017. However, it should be noted that BOI’s could take six (6) to twelve (12) months to complete.

b) The following expertise with be represented on the BOI

- Legal Expert (Chairperson)

- Signal Expert

- Perway Expert

- Human Factors Experts

c) Members has not been appointed yet. The process is being facilitated by the RSR Supply Chain Management (SCM) department in line with the legislative framework.

Reply:

PRASA together with Department of Transport are working on a comprehensive Turn Around Strategy for PRASA. Once the financial requirement for the Turn Around is finalised the Department will assist PRASA and engage with National Treasury.

Reply:

Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)

In order to reply to the question asked by The Honourable Mr M S de Freitas, Department of Transport need clarity on a notice or information relating to suspend members and the reverse decision.

The sooner we receive clarity then we will be able to reply accordingly.

Reply:

Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)

The Airports Company South Africa (“ACSA”) has not procured any services from a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi, (b) the Progressive Professionals Forum, (c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or (d) the Black Business Council.

The mentioned service providers have not been awarded any work or provided goods or services to ACSA, and as such no payments were made.

Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)

(a), (b), (c), (d); ATNS, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services State Owned Company of South Africa, has not procured any service or process payment to any of the listed companies

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (Not Applicable) ATNS satisfy its requirements through competition unless there are justifiable reasons to the contrary and none of the listed companies were contracted through any procurement process embarked on by ATNS.

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

The SACAA had no need for and therefore did not procure 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. As such, question (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), and (vi) are no longer applicable.

Cross-Border Road Transport Agency

a) the Agency did not make any payments to Mr Mzwanele Manyi because no services were procured from him.

b) No services were procured or payments made to the Progressive Professional Forum;

c) No services were procured or payments made to the Progressive Professional Forum;

d) No services were procured or payments made to the Black Business Council.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Falls Away as no transaction was made.

Road Accident Fund

a) the Agency did not make any payments to Mr Mzwanele Manyi because no services were procured from him.

b) No services were procured or payments made to the Progressive Professional Forum;

c) No services were procured or payments made to the Progressive Professional Forum;

d) No services were procured or payments made to the Black Business Council.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Falls Away as no transaction was made.

Road Traffic Management Corporation

a) the Agency did not make any payments to Mr Mzwanele Manyi because no services were procured from him.

b) No services were procured or payments made to the Progressive Professional Forum;

c) No services were procured or payments made to the Progressive Professional Forum;

d) No services were procured or payments made to the Black Business Council.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Falls Away as no transaction was made.

Road Traffic Infringement Agency

a) the Agency did not make any payments to Mr Mzwanele Manyi because no services were procured from him.

b) No services were procured or payments made to the Progressive Professional Forum;

c) No services were procured or payments made to the Progressive Professional Forum;

d) No services were procured or payments made to the Black Business Council.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Falls Away as no transaction was made.

South African National Roads Agency Limited

a) the Agency did not make any payments to Mr Mzwanele Manyi because no services were procured from him.

b) No services were procured or payments made to the Progressive Professional Forum;

c) No services were procured or payments made to the Progressive Professional Forum;

d) No services were procured or payments made to the Black Business Council.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Falls Away as no transaction was made.

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)

No PRASA has not procured services or made payments to any of the entities listed.

Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)

No Railway Safety Regulator has not procured services or made payment to any of the entities listed

South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)

SAMSA has not made any payment to;

1. Mr Mzwanele Manyi;
2. The Progressive Professionals Forum;
3. The Decolonisation Fund, and/or;
4. The Black Business Council.

Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA)

The Ports Regulator did not procure any services nor make payment to:

1. Mr Manyi
2. The Progressive Professionals Forum
3. The Decolonisation Fund
4. The Black Business Council

The reason for no payments/procurement with the above mentioned bodies is because the business of the Regulator did not involve the need for services from the abovementioned individual and organisations.

Reply:

a) What was the exact number of accidents in

(i) 2013 stats are not available due to technical problems

(ii) 2014 there were 46 fatal crashes

(iii) 2015 there were 81 fatal crashes

(iv) 2016 there were 97 fatal crashes

b) How many people were killed:

2014 there were 83 fatalities, 2015 there were 137 fatalites, 2016 there were 181 fatalities

c) What were the causes:

The accidents mainly caused by single vehicles overturning, sideswipe between vehicle travelling in opposite directions, head-on collisions and collision with pedestrians

d) What did the department do:

(i)(ii) The Department of Transport through its agency (Road Traffic Management Corporation) has ensured the deployment of traffic officers on this road to ensure visible law enforcement. Road safety education is also undertaken to educate road users about safe usage of the road.

Reply:

Entities/Department	(1)	(2)
	(a)	(b)	(a)	(b)
			(i)	(ii)	(aa)	(bb)	(i)	(ii)	(aa)	(bb)
Department of Science and Technology (DST)	The DST did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation	N/A	The DST did not participate in the auction of souvenirs	The DST did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAF)	N/A	ASSAF did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	ASSAF did not participate in the auction of souvenirs	ASSAF did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma	N/A	N/A

 

Entities/Department	(1)			(2)
	(a)	(b)	(a)	(b)
			(i)	(ii)	(aa)	(bb)	(i)	(ii)	(aa)	(bb)
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)	N/A	The CSIR did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	The CSIR did not participate in the auction of souvenirs	The CSIR did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma	N/A	N/A
Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)	N/A	HSRC did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	HSRC did not participate in the auction of souvenirs	HSRC did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma	N/A	N/A
Nation Research Foundation (NRF)	N/A	NRF did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	NRF did not participate in the auction of souvenirs	NRF did not participate in the auction of personal	N/A	N/A
Entities/Department	(1)	(2)
	(a)	(b)	(a)	(b)
			(i)	(ii)	(aa)	(bb)	(i)	(ii)	(aa)	(bb)
		the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation						belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma
South African National Space Agency (SANSA)	N/A	SANSA did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	SANSA did not participate in the auction of souvenirs	SANSA did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma	N/A	N/A
Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)	N/A	TIA did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	TIA did not participate in the auction of souvenirs	TIA did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma	N/A	N/A

Reply:

Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)

1. (b) No, ACSA did not 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.

(2) (b) No, ACSA did not participate in the auction of the souvenirs or personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob Zuma.

Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)

1. (a) Not applicable (b) No, ATNS did not participate in the dialogue

(2) (a) Not applicable (b) No, ATNS did not participate in the auction of (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings, (aa) not applicable and (bb) not applicable.

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

1. (a) Not applicable. (b) The SACAA did not participate in the event. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) As the SACAA did not participate in the event; therefore questions (i), (ii), (aa), (bb), are no longer applicable.

Cross-Border Road Transport Agency

(1) (b) The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (CBRTA) did not 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;

(2) (b) the CBRTA did not participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma.

Road Accident Fund

(1) (b) The Road Accident Fund (RAF) did not 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;

(2) (b) the RAF did not participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma.

 

Road Traffic Management Corporation

(1) (b) The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) did not 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;

(2) (b) the RTMC did not participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma.

 

Road Traffic Infringement Agency

(1) (b) The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) did not 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;

 

(2) (b) the RTIA did not participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma.

South African National Roads Agency Limited

(1) (b) The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) did not 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;

(2) (b) the SANRAL did not participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma.

South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)

1. SAMSA did not participate in the event.
2. SAMSA did not participate in the auction.

Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA)

1. The Ports Regulator did not participate in the Dialogues that took place at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga on 25 February 2017 and no payments associated with the event were made.

2. (b) the Ports Regulator did not participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs, (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma, and did not purchase any items.

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)

1. No. PRASA did not participate in the Dialogue with the President
2. No. PRASA did not participate in the auction.

Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)

1. No. PRASA did not participate in the Dialogue with the President
2. No. PRASA did not participate in the auction.

Reply:

The Department of Roads and Public Works (EC) has received the judgement and is in a process of evaluating its options. The department is still considering the judgement and is seeking legal opinion.

Reply:

(a) The temporary building was found to be non-compliant in terms of the NaTIS Security Policy Framework. Therefore, the computers were not moved into this building. The municipality has been urged to ensure that the services are resumed as soon as possible and the process of completing the new office building is expedited.

(b) A new site has since been identified and a call to relocate the NaTIS and the technicians and the NaTIS Security Officers are currently evaluating the new site for NaTIS Security Policy Framework assessment and once the approval is obtained the relocation will be effected.

(c) There is a current temporary arrangement for renewals and other related functions to be handled by the neighbouring centres at Lekwa, Govan Mbeki and Emalahleni Local Authorities, which are within the proximity of Dipaliseng Local Authority.

Reply:

a) The total damages from 2014 floods on both the R33 Road (formerly P198/1) and Merriespruit Bridge were estimated at R23m as per the initial assessment and final verification.

b) (i) No funds were made available for National Department

(ii) Funds were made available to Limpopo Provincial Roads for temporary (Emergency Funds) and permanent (Reconstruction and Rehabilitation) restoration of access. Emergency funds were made available immediately and the road was repaired by patching the potholes and resealing. Pipe Culvert Bridge was erected to restore access on the washed-away Merriespruit Bridge, with assistance of private sector. Reconstruction and Rehabilitation funds were only made available to the province as part of Provincial Road Maintenance Grant over an MTEF period, from 2015/16 financial year.

c) The bridge has not been built due to the following;

(i) During 2014, the road P198/1 was part of the list of roads to be transferred from the then Limpopo Provincial Department of Road and Transport to SANRAL and the transfer was finalized after flood damages. The road now belongs to SANRAL in terms of Notice 538 of National Gazette No 37815, and SANRAL is finalizing their assessment which is already revealing additional two bridges might be reconstructed on the R33.

(ii) SANRAL upon taking over the road preferred to standardize the bridge and the road accordingly, and the process entailed commissioning a new design of the infrastructure and a budgeting process to cover the standard of design.

Other processes including application of environmental authorization has to be done.

d) The road has been repaired to a relatively required standard while the plan to fix the bridge is been finalized. The road is also monitored and maintained on a constant basis by SANRAL. The construction of the bridge is planned to start in October 2017 and the construction process is scheduled to take about 14 months from the date of construction. The bridge will be completed by January 2019, in case all processes run as planned. The project steering committee has also been established specifically for the road and the bridge to monitor and establish possible measure to fix the bridge and the road, while also fostering road safety.

e) The total cost to fix the bridge has not been established but will be determined through the final design report which is expected by the 15th May 2017, also refer to point a) above.

Reply:

No, the Department of Social Development has not developed a system to collect data on the number of persons who access substance abuse services, however the department keeps manual records of persons who access substance abuse services. The department is currently working on a system that will be piloted in 2017/18 financial year.

Reply:

I am not considering appointing a commission of inquiry at the moment.

Reply:

(a) and (b) The honourable member is advised to pose the question to the honourable Minister of Human Settlements or the honourable Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affair.

(c) The Department of Military Veterans, Department of Human Settlements (National and Provincial) and Municipality are beginning a process of consultation with regard to cooperation and coordination for provisioning of housing for military veterans.

Reply:

Yes, the Department is placing the best interests of the child first as guided by the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 and Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, 1993

Reply:

The Department did not procure 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;

The department did not procure any services nor made any payments to the above-mentioned suppliers since their services were not required by the department during the period.

End

Reply:

The Labour Force Survey indicates the job fluctuations in the Community and Social Services sector for the whole of Limpopo’s labour market.

In so far as my portfolio is concerned, I can only respond on the trends during the quarter ending 31 December 2016 in respect of occupations in the Public Service departments of the Limpopo Provincial Administration in so far as they can be judged to fall within the Community and Social Services sector.

According to the information at my disposal, the jobs (posts) in the said occupations that can be linked to the Community and Social Services sector have reduced by 131 posts during the quarter ending 31 December 2016 of which 130 are from Auxiliary and Related Workers. The table below contains further detail in this regard per the relevant occupational categories:

Related occupations	Filled posts Oct 2016	Vacant posts Oct 2016	Filled posts Dec 2016	Vacant posts Dec 2016	Variance in Posts between Dec to Oct 2016
AUXILIARY AND RELATED WORKERS	838	142	704	146	-130
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS	365	6	364	7	0
INSTITUTION BASED PERSONAL CARE WORKERS	1	0	1	0	0
PSYCHOLOGISTS AND VOCATIONAL COUNSELLORS	131	161	130	162	0
SOCIAL WORK AND RELATED PROFESSIONALS	1 768	70	1 765	73	0
SUPPLEMENTARY DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHERS	55	31	54	31	-1
YOUTH WORKERS	17	0	17	0	0
TOTAL	3 175	410	3 035	419	-131

REPLY TO QUESTION (b)

The reason for a reduction in job levels in these occupational categories may in general be ascribed to -

(i) steps taken by departments to be more efficient in their operational processes and the delivery of services as well as the management of their organisational structures; and

(ii) the reduced compensation budgets which were introduced with effect from 1 April 2016, in respect of the Public Service as a whole.

END

Reply:

The Department of Social Development (DSD) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) are members to the International Social Security Association (ISSA). Both DSD and SASSA through their membership to ISSA have access to specialized events and expert advice from social security professionals worldwide.

Through this membership, DSD and SASSA effectively have access to the full range of ISSA services including their conferences and meetings. This membership also gives DSD and SASSA the opportunity to network and collaborate with other leaders and administrators in promoting the values of social security worldwide.

The South African Social Security Agency CEO, is the Vice- Chairperson of the Technical Commissions (TC) on Family Benefits. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons constitute the Steering Committee of the Technical Commissions.

The Vice- Chairpersons play an important role in assisting the Chairperson  to plan and guide the activities of the Technical Commissions by ensuring its focus on priority issues  and contribute to ISSA overall work programme and objectives.

1. (a) The Department of Social Development (DSD) and SASSA attended the International Social Security Association (ISSA) World Security Forum: 14 – 18 November 2016, Panama City, Panama:  

 (i) the ACEO was leading the SASSA delegation and,

 (ii)  the incoming CEO as Acting Director General represented DSD

(b)  & (c) (i), (ii) and (iii)

 

DSD Delegation	(ii) Travel	(ii) S& T	(ii) & (ii) accommodation & Vehicle Hire
Mr T Magwaza: Acting Director General	R121 135.00	R11 684.00	R26 352 was paid as an advance to DIRCO
Mr Z Dangor: Special Advisor to the Minister	R136 644.00
SASSA Delegation
Ms. R Ramokgopa: Acting CEO	R126 575.23	R6 800.00	Advanced Payment was made to DIRCO
Ms.  Pearl Bengu: (KZN Regional Executive Manager)	R126 575.23	R6 800.00	Advance Payment was made to DIRCO
Mr   Armstrong Malope: (Mpumalanga  Acting Regional Executive Manager)	R126 575.23	R6 800.00	Advance Payment was made to DIRCO
Mr Sonwabo Koliti : (General Manager: Customer Care)	R126 575.23	R6 800.00	Payment was made to DIRCO
Total	R 506 300.92	R 27 200.00	R 191 352.00

           

(ii) A total of R191 352 was advanced to DIRCO to cover accommodation and shuttle for the 6 delegates. We have not yet received the claim refunds.

2. Yes, the report is available and can be presented to the Portfolio Committee if requested. 

3. The invitation of the Portfolio Committee came long after the delegation has been confirmed with ISSA and travel arrangements were finalised. Both Mr Dangor and Ms Ramokgopa were panelists.  Cancellation would have resulted in wasteful expenditure and would have required ISSA to change the programme in last minutes.