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:

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:

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) 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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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. 

(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:

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

(1) – (2) No

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:

(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:

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) 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:

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:

(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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

 

Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP

Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises

Date: Date:

Reply:

1. Yes,

 (i) The South African Social Security Agency ( SASSA) was established in terms of the Social Security Agency Act, 2004 to perform the following functions in giving effect to Section 3 of the Social Assistance Act, 2004;

 (ii) Administer social assistance and perform any other function delegated to it under the Social Assistance Act.

 (iii) Collect , collate, maintain and administer such information as is necessary for the payment of social security, as well as for the central reconciliation and management of payment of transfer funds in a national database of all applicants for and beneficiaries of social assistance.

 (iv) SASSA has adopted a two phase approach regarding the takeover of grants. In preparation of this approach the agency have to prepare its personnel for such a function, which include the following; capacity building, strategic placements of its current personnel including the regional executives and executives. This approach necessitated the agency also to identify other senior managers with the potential of exposing them in various areas in the agency as part of their capacity building drive.

 (v) SMS’s were seconded in an acting capacity to gain more experience and strengthen their managerial capabilities in preparation for the transitional period.

1. (a) 14 (14 for the period 01 April 2015 until 31 January 2017 and 4 for the period 01 February 2017 to date).

(b) 2 (12 for the period 01 April 2015 until 31 January 2017and 4 for the period 01 February 2017 to date).

(2) Yes, accommodation has been provided for in terms of the SASSA Staffing Practice Policy which requires of SASSA to provide such for secondment(s).

(a) They are all accommodated in hotels and furnished apartments where it is cost effective.

(b) The total estimated costs to-date for accommodation for all of them is R3 097 998.67.

(c) The savings from the Compensation of Employees and leases have been used in this regard.

(3) All senior managers affected are using their own transport except two, who is provided for by SASSA in according with the SASSA Staffing Policy on secondment(s). The total estimated costs to-date is R213 782.00.

(4) No

Reply:

1. The business case has not yet been presented to National Treasury and it will be presented in due course and National Treasury will be consulted for a suitable date.

(a) Not applicable 

(b) Not applicable

2. No, it will be source from the current budget while a business is presented to National Treasury for the 2018/19 budget adjustment and 2018/19 budget bid.

3. (a) and (b) Not Applicable , National Treasury has cut the budget for the financial years: 2016/2017 by R 158 Million,  2017/18 R 210 Million and 2018/19 R 116 Million.

Reply:

a) The Department has not procured any services or made any payments to Mr Mzwanele Manyi.

b) The Department has not procured any services or made any payments to the Progressive Professionals Forum.

c) The Department has not procured any services or made any payments to the Decolonisation Fund.

d) The Department has not procured any services or made any payments to the Black Business Council.

The Department has not received such requests.

Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved

Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke Ms. Lynne Brown, MP

Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises

Date: Date:

Reply:

Question 1	Question 2
(a)ICT Service Providers	(b)Tender Advertisement Date	(c)(i)Contract duration	(c)(ii)Contract Value	Services Being Offered	Is SLA Signed
MTN	October 2015	5 years	R100,289,905.00	Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Datacenter Services Internet	YES
EOH	07 November 2014	2 years	R87, 934,360.92	Support Services (Front Office, Back Office and LAN)	YES
EOH	24 August 2012	3 years	R11,781,378.27	Migration from Novell to Microsoft Netware Platform	YES
Telkom	Sole Service Provider (Government to Government)	5 years	R131,485, 175.40	Last mile fixed line connectivity	YES
Info Guardian	January 2015	3 years	R10, 312, 123.33	Intrusion Prevention Services (Tipping Points)	YES
Gijima	20 November 2015	3 years	R6, 046, 233.71	LAN Monitoring and Management Tool (Provision of Entuity of Eye of the Storm)	YES
SITA	Government Services offered through SITA as government entity	3 years	R331,535, 042.40	SOCPEN Hosting	YES
SITA	Government Services offered through SITA as government entity	3 years	R1, 218, 325.79	BAS/Persal Hosting	YES
SITA	Government Services offered through SITA as government entity	3 years	R14, 406, 711.17	Common Access Point	YES
SITA	Government Services offered through SITA as government entity	3 years	R244, 790.59	Server Housing	YES
SITA (Microsoft)	Government Transversal Contract offered through SITA Enterprise Agreement as government entity	3 years	R53,924,677.17	Microsoft Licenses	YES
Datacentrix	29 January 2016	2 years	R1, 928, 880.00	Antivirus Software and Licenses	YES
EOH Mthombo	February 2015	3 years	R109,437,963.00	Implementation of the SASSA Scanning Solution	YES
Microsoft SA	September 2014	3 years	R37 282 421.68	Development and implementation of the Enterprise Business Intelligence Solution	YES
Datacentrix	February 2016	2 years	R28,205,902.00	Support of the Livelink/CLM Records Management System	YES
SITA	February 2016 Procured through SITA BA.	3 years	R1,612,000.00	Gartner research subscription service	YES
LexisNexis	February 2015	3 years	R1,592,836.00	Subscription to Legal Services database	YES
SITA	Procured through SITA BA 1 April 2016	3 years	R71, 748, 875.00	Technical Application Support for SocPen	YES
SITA	Procured through SITA BA 1 April 2016	3 years	R23, 315, 345.00	Functional Application Support for SocPen	YES
SITA	Procured through SITA BA 1 April 2016	3 years	R55, 119, 447.00	Training services for SocPen	YES
SITA	Procured through SITA BA 1 April 2016	3 years	R4, 055, 357.00	Technical and Functional Support for GIS Services	YES
GP VAN NIEKERK ONDERNEMINGS	Sole Service Provider-Annual Renewal for Software Licenses Support	Annual	R557, 612.00	Emulation Software Support for SocPen	YES
ELCB Information Services (Pty) Ltd	13 February 2015	1 year	R18,891,375.48	Technical and Functional Support for the MIS system	YES
EOH Mthombo PTY LTD	November 2014	3 years	R90,780,480.00	ERP Help Desk, Technical-, Functional- and Training support	YES
Oracle	Sole Service Provider-Annual Renewal for Software Licenses Support	Annual	R6,904,178.08	Oracle OEM Support Services (Knowledge Base, Enhancements, Patches, bug fixes etc.)	YES
Bankserv	Sole Service Provider-Annual Renewal for Software	Annual	R30,000.00	Annual fee for sending payment files from ERP	YES
Excel4apps	Annual Renewal for Software Licenses Support	Annual	R 202, 239.36	Oracle General Ledger drill down	YES

Reply:

(1)(a) Employees, (b) directors and (c) management of Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) are required in terms of the Declaration of Interests and Related Party Disclosures Policies to file their declaration of interests annually, and as and when changes occur.

 (i) Transnet Group Company Secretary will check Transnet Corporate Centre and each Operating Division (OD) has their Divisional Company Secretary conducting this function.

 (ii) Declaration of Interests are compulsory for Managers (Levels A - F) and any other employee who has an interest or is related to a person with actual or potential interest in doing business with Transnet or any of its subsidiaries. It is also compulsory for all employees involved in Transnet Procurement related activities to declare their interests regardless of their level. 

Reminders and campaigns on the Declaration of Interests and Related Party Disclosures are undertaken prior to the beginning a new financial year so as to ensure adherence to the process.

The Declaration of Interest (“DoI”) are filed electronically and the notifications thereof are routed to the relevant Company Secretary for acknowledgement and stored accordingly by the Document Management Function.

The DOI’s fraud compliance reviews are conducted by Transnet Internal Audit (“TIA”). The purpose of these reviews is to determine compliance with the Declaration of Interest and Related Party Disclosures Policy with a view to identifying whether a selected sample employees declared their interests accurately and in full. Review by TIA, forensics assessments, and consequence management as applicable is followed in cases where wrong doing has been identified.

The Company also has a Code of Ethics in place which guides the conduct of Directors, Management and Employees.

(2) Transnet is currently dealing with three employee cases: two from Transnet Pipe Lines and one from Transnet Freight Rail.

(3) The Audit Report is still being finalised and necessary disciplinary action will be taken. Any companies involved are provisionally black listed and final blacklisting is pending the disciplinary hearing of the employees.

(4) The following Transnet Corporate Centre (TCC) Employees have Delegated Authority to sign off on sponsorships and may sub-delegate same to the Company’s Operating Divisions/Specialists Units:

Mr Siyabonga Gama – Group Chief Executive

Mr M Buthelezi – Chief Operating Officer

Mr Garry Pita – Chief Financial Officer

Mr Thamsanqa Jiyane – Chief Officer Advanced Manufacturing

 

Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP

Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises

Date: Date:

Reply:

1. (a), (b), (c), (i), (ii) and (d) The subsidised houses referred to in the question, fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Settlement. The honourable member is advised to pose the question to the Minister of Human Settlements.

(2), and (3). The Department of Military Veterans has no information on the details of the alleged Military Veterans who have invaded the government subsidised houses.

4. The Department of Military Veterans has no details on the number of houses invaded, damaged or vandalised.

Reply:

1. The Agency has submitted its request to the National Department of Public Works (NDPW) to facilitate the process of acquiring permanent office accommodation for the Kempton Park area. The Department of Public Works reported that a lack of responses from potential service providers initially delayed the process.

However, the Department of Public Works has reported that the procurement process is now at an advanced stage as the submission for entering into a lease agreement with the recommended service provider has been routed to the Director General for approval/disapproval. SASSA now awaits feedback from the Department.

SASSA has in the meantime been rendering services from a temporary service office situated at the Ekurhuleni Municipality Camp Gallery side hall in Kempton Park, three times a week on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to ensure that the beneficiaries of Kempton Park are not negatively affected by the slow pace of procurement. This service office has been operational since September 2014.

2. (a) The Kempton Park Office was closed on 28 February 2012.

(b) The permanent office will be opened once all procurement processes have been completed. However, it should be noted that beneficiaries have continuing to be assisted through the service office.

Reply:

Having considered the submission received from the National Director of Public Prosecutions, I decided not to suspend the National Director (and his two colleagues) and also not to hold an inquiry into his fitness to hold office.

Reply:

(1), (2) and (3). The honourable member is advised to pose the question to the honourable Minister of Human Settlements.

.

Reply:

(1) In terms of the SASSA Staffing Practices Policy, the secondment of employees may be considered under the following circumstances:

• The transfer of skills within the organization; and
• When the need exists to temporarily fill the vacant funded post.

Yes, there were three (3) Senior Managers that were seconded to vacant funded positions outside their residential provinces, for the period 01 April 2015 until 31 January 2017. For the period 01 February 2017 to-date, there are three (3) senior managers seconded to vacant funded posts outside their residential provinces. However, there were four (4) senior managers seconded to fill positions in different environments to gain more experience and strengthen their management capabilities and such secondments ended on the 31 January 2017.

Five (5) Executive Managers were seconded outside their residential provinces:

Three (3) were seconded to vacant posts to head Grant Administration operations and various Regional offices, for the period 01 September 2016 until 31 January 2017. However, two (2) were seconded to head office to manage the special projects, for the period 01 April 2015 until 31 January 2017.

With effect from 01 February 2017, there is only one (1) Executive Manager who is seconded to Head Office special project.

 (a) The Western Cape General Manager: Finance post has been vacant for twelve (12) months, Eastern Cape General Manager: Finance for eleven (11) months whereas the Northern Cape position has been vacant for twenty five (25) months. The Regional Executive Manager: Free State has been vacant for one month.

(b) General Manager Posts were advertised for the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, and no suitable candidates were found and the posts had to be re-advertised, including the post for Regional Manager: Northern Cape. The post of Regional Executive Manager: Free State is in the process of being advertised. These posts is will be filled in the 2017/18 financial year

(2) The total of acting allowances to-date is R 927 390.75.

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 issue of tax is a confidential matter between the South African Revenue Services and the Tax payer.

Reply:

No.

END.

Reply:

(a) (i) and (ii) Memoranda of Understanding and the Service Level Agreements are developed as required to enhance service delivery.

(a) (i) and (ii) The housing provisioning of housing benefit to Military Veterans is based on the prescript of the Military Veterans Act and are processed in collaboration and cooperation with the Department of Human Settlements. In terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two Departments, the Department of Military Veterans is responsible for providing list of military veterans to be provided with housing and for ensuring that the houses built meet the agreed specifications.

(ii) (aa) The Department of Military Veterans, in consultation with stakeholders such as the South African National Military Veterans Associations (SANMVA), is responsible for identifying Military Veterans who are eligible for housing assistance and provide their details to the Provincial Departments of Human Settlements and the Department of Military Veterans provide top-up for completed units. The amount of top-up is based on the agreed specifications between the National Department of Human Settlements and the Department of Military Veterans.

The provincial Department of Human Settlements builds housing units for Military Veterans who are approved by the Department of Military Veterans. The housing units built must comply with both the housing standards and meet the specification agreed to with the Department of Military Veterans,

(bb) The provincial Department of Human Settlements is responsible for coordinating housing delivery at provincial level.

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:

Reply to Question

(a) The construction of the science centre in Cofimvaba is scheduled to be completed by 31 March 2018

(b) The delay in the construction of the science centre in Cofimvaba was due to compliance requirements with the National Environmental Management Act (107/1988): Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 and National Water Act 36 of 1998.

The science centre exhibition to be established is intended to include both indoor and outdoor displays. The outdoor display was planned to encompass development of an artificial wetland to advance life and earth sciences. In June 2016, the DST in pursuit of this idea sought technical assistance towards the development of artificial wetland from the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA). DEA runs the "Working for wetlands" programme that seeks to rehabilitate and protect wetlands in country.

Upon surveying the project site, DEA's experts discovered an existing wetland surrounding almost the entire area demarcated for the erection of the building. The discovered wetland was not readily visible and hence it was not picked up during the pre-building site appraisal. This being the situation, there is an obligation to comply with legislation relevant to the construction of a building on this kind of land. Compliance issues that led to the delay in the construction of the building included the following:

• Permission had to be sought from DEA regarding the conditions under which the construction of the science centre could proceed. DEA granted permission for the construction to go ahead in December 2016.

• The site plan had to be revised and resubmitted to the Municipal Planning Tribunal in order to comply with the minimum distance that has to be maintained between the building and a water course. The approval was secured in February 2017.

• Work towards compliance with National Water Act in progress and technical expert are compiling information necessary for the final submission to Department Water and Sanitation.

Reply:

GAUTENG

1 (a) Yes, the Department of Social Development has budgeted funds for social workers to place advertisements.

(b) (i), (aa), (bb), (cc) and (ii)

Financial Year	Amount
2013/2014	R 487 000
2014/2015	R 674 357
2015/2016	R 1 332 882
Since April 2016	R 2 773 000

2. The funds are sufficient for the financial year however it increases annually due to the increase in demand. The Regions have been allocated budgets and they have entered into contracts with local newspapers. The following newspapers are also used Sowetan and Daily Sun.

The process involves the Social Workers conducting assessments and in cases where the biological parents are reported unknown, then the advert is placed on the newspaper as per Regulations 56.

The finalization of the court process is reconvened two weeks after the placement of the advert.

3. There were no instances were children’s court Enquiries were not finalized due to non-compliance with Regulations.

EASTERN CAPE

1 (a) N/A

(b) Funding only made available for 2016 which was R400 000.00

2. Funds are not sufficient due to the budget-cut/financial constraints. This is however, one of the priorities of the Sub-directorate Child Care and Protection priorities when advocating for funds to Treasury.

3. None – the Provincial Team (between DSD, SASSA & Districts) that is monitoring Foster Care management services including backlog has since engaged DoJ & CD Presiding Officers and was agreed that in all cases Children’s interest must be paramount in line with Section 28 of the Constitution and Section 2 (a – f) of the Children’s Act No 38 of 2005 as amended.

 

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.

Reply:

The Department regards SA Cape Corps as part of SADF. The Department has no records of Special Forces mentioned under Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei. However the Department keeps records of the former Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei Defence Forces. The 4990 is broken down as follows;

(a) Umkhonto we Sizwe 2,205

(b) Azanian People’s Liberation Army 1,024

(c) Azanian National Liberation Army 99

(d) and (f) SA Defence Force and SA Cape Corps 1,320

(e) Union Defence Force 5

(g) Transkei Defence Force 97

(h) Bophuthatswana Defence Force 49

(i) Venda Defence Force 1

(j) Ciskei Defence Force which numbers 59

The South African National Defence Force members 131

Reply:

a) (i) The law enforcement officer such as Traffic Officer, Police Officer, Peace Officer, etc.

  (ii) What qualifies them to undertake such checks?

• They undergo the Training
• After the completion of training, they register as such
• For anyone to qualify they have to be appointed as:

- National Traffic Officer in terms of Section 3A (1) (a) of Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)

- Provincial or Local Traffic Officers in terms of Road Traffic Act, 1989(Act No. 29 0f 1989)

- Police Officer in terms of Section 334(3)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Act,1977(Act No. 51 of 1977)

- Peace Officer in terms of Section 334(1) (a) of Criminal Procedure Act, 1977(Act No. 51 of 1977)

• They are issued with an appointment card

b) A Safe Roadside vehicle check point

c) Officers checked the:

• A Driver and a Vehicle fitness
• The relevant documentation for the driver and the vehicle

d) An Officer on duty, will pull over the vehicle in a safe manner from to the side of the road.

When the vehicle is safely stopped, an Officer approaches the driver of the vehicle.

He/she will greet the driver and explain the reason for stopping the vehicle.

Whilst observing driver fitness, will request a driver’s licence and check the validity thereof.

An Officer will then check the vehicle roadworthiness systematically starting at the driver from inside and outside the vehicle by checking:

• Parking and Service brakes
• Pedals (Clutch, Brake and Accelerator)
• Odometer
• Interior and Exterior mirror on the driver’s side
• A warning Device
• Driver Seatbelt
• Driver’s door
• Front right tyre, wheelnuts

• Windscreen
• Right Windscreen wiper
• Right front lamp
• Direction Indicator on the front right side
• Front Number Plate compare it with the number plate on the licence disc
• Left front lamp
• Direction Indicator on left front
• Ask the driver to open the Bonnet and an Officer check oil leaks and exposed wires
• Left front tyre, wheelnuts
• Left Exterior mirror
• Licence Disc(validity)
• Left front door
• Left front Seatbelt
• Left rear door
• Left rear Seatbelt
• Left rear tyre, wheelnuts
• Left rear lamp
• Left rear Direction Indicator
• Left Stop lamp
• Rear Number Plate( compare it with the front Number Plate)
• Number Plate lamps
• Rear right Lamp
• Rear right Stop lamp
• Rear right tyre, wheelnuts
• Exhaust
• Rear right door

If all is in good working order, an Officer will return a driver’s licence to the driver with an original copy of check form (marked) release him/her and direct him/her safely back to the road.

If there is any defect found during the inspection, an Officer will issue an infringement to the driver, thereafter release him/her and direct him/her safely back to the road.

If the documentation or the driver’s licence is not valid or relevant to the vehicle, an Officer will arrest the driver.

If an Officer suspects that the driver is driving under the influence, he/she will test the driver using relevant equipment and if the results are positive, then the driver will be arrested and handed to the Police for further handling.

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:

As of the 13th March 2017 the number of non-profit organisations that are registered with the Department of Social Development under the NPO Act is 171 493. And this is a moving target due to the fact that the Department register NPOs on a daily basis.

Provincial breakdown is as follows:

Province	Registered
Eastern Cape	15 530
Free State	8 432
Gauteng	53 987
Kwazulu Natal	31 813
Limpopo	17 633
Mpumalanga	12 645
North West	10 763
Northern Cape	3 349
Western Cape	17 341
Total	171 493

Sector breakdown is as follows:

Sector	Registered
Social Services	67 202
Religion	22 866
Education and Research	10 268
Law, Advocacy, and Politics	3 963
Development and Housing	38 116
Culture and Recreation	10 987
Environment	1 877
Health	12 900
International	107
Business and Professional Associations, Unions	1 696
Philanthropic intermediaries and voluntarism promotion	1 511
Total	171 493

Reply:

a) SANRAL will demonstrate that the land claimed is incapable of being restored to the claimants.

b) The main points to be contained in our submission will be that (i) a road which carries a high volume of economically important traffic has been built on the properties at great cost and, (ii) further property has been acquired for future road widening and improvements at significant cost, which cannot be alienated without affecting our ability to carry increased traffic volumes in future.

c) SANRAL does not currently have an alternative plan and would have to start afresh with planning an entirely new route on another alignment.

d) It is impossible to estimate the costs of building an alternative route without first investigating the possible alternative alignments.

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:

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

Reply:

1. Neither the Department nor its Entities participated in the dialogue with the President and thus no amount was spent.

2. Neither the Department nor its Entities participated in the auction of the souvenirs and thus no items were purchased.