Questions and Replies

Reply:

I have been informed by the Department that details of suspensions are contained in the table below.

Years	(a) What total number of officials in her department were suspended in each month	(b) On what date was each suspension lifted in each month	(c) What were the reasons for each suspension	(d) What level did each suspended official occupy	(e) What total number of officials were given paid leave in each month *	(f) On what date did each suspension commence in each month	(g) What amount was paid out to each official in each month whilst on suspension **	(h) What number of officials are still suspended with pay
(i) 2020-21	0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0
(i) 2021-22	1	30 June 2021	Seriousness of the averred acts of misconduct & allowing conducive environment for the investigation.	6	N/A	10 March 2021	R30 366.35 (March 2021) R30 366.35 (April 2021) R30 366.35 (May 2021) R30 366.35 (June 2021)	0
(i) 2022-23	2	27 September 2022 ____________ 11 October 2022	Seriousness of the averred acts of misconduct & allowing conducive environment for the investigation. _____________ Seriousness of the averred acts of misconduct & allowing conducive environment for the investigation.	12 (1st Official) _____________ 15 (2nd Official)	R43 725.71 * (official was unable to utilise leave during suspension thus the leave was paid out) * ____________ N/A	27 May 2022 ____________ 10 August 2022	R93 982.17 (June 2022) *Includes the insurance monies for Vehicle of R12 994.25 R81 245.36 (July 2022) R81 130.85 (August 2022) R135 103.85 (September 2022) Includes the service bonus _________________ R121 203.20 (August 2022) R121 203.20 (September2022) R121 203.20 (October 2022)	0
(ii) 1 April 2023	1	11 September 2023	Seriousness of averred acts of misconduct & to allow conducive environment for the investigation.	9	N/A	10 July 2023	R45 102.92 (July 2023) R45 328.17 (August 2023) R45 214.84 (September 2023)	0

*When on suspension, it is working days that are used and not leave

** Cost to company

Reply:

a) Current foster care grant backlog per province compared to June 2022

REGION	2019 & Prior Years	2020	2021	2022	2023
EC	165	522	1525	720	3118
FS	14	4	26	40	458
GP	942	704	1124	1244	1778
KZN	49	26	127	224	1351
LP	801	618	921	944	1114
MP	32	150	165	82	206
NC	1	2	3	23	122
NW	7	5	8	18	425
WC	62	75	154	267	1549
TOTAL	2073	2106	4053	3562	10121

b) Top-up grant monthly uptake per Province

REGION	Jun 2022	Jul 2022	Aug 2022	Sep 2022	Oct 2022	Nov 2022	Dec 2022	Jan 2023	Feb 2023	Mar 2023	Apr 2023	May 2023	June 2023	July 2023	Aug 2023	Sep 2023
EC	306	1,249	2,711	4,072	5,314	6,153	6,825	7,388	8,167	8,764	9,274	10,046	10,751	11,341	12,108	12,715
FS	100	392	910	1,210	1,535	1,734	1,949	2,148	2,338	2,569	2,721	2,996	3,306	3,584	3,875	4,172
GP	239	579	1,339	1,843	2,578	3,097	3,578	4,049	4,508	4,939	5,265	5,732	6,154	6,460	6,900	7,281
KZN	458	1,228	2,602	3,717	3,717	5,386	6,046	6,378	6,925	7,438	7,798	8,282	8,602	8,959	9,476	9,873
LP	227	633	1,733	2,347	3,007	3,388	3,901	4,243	4,665	5,073	5,405	5,724	6,030	6,268	6,522	6,855
MP	119	283	712	1,084	1,591	1,803	2,080	2,382	2,659	2,989	3,229	3,628	3,973	4,258	4,533	4,779
NC	71	199	379	565	702	754	861	965	1,078	1,213	1,290	1,399	1,504	1,597	1,674	1,764
NW	64	249	550	894	1,289	1,499	1,716	1,931	2,191	2,432	2,617	2,904	3,178	3,373	3,590	3,767
WC	64	206	492	754	955	1,158	1,362	1,492	1,741	1,999	2,150	2,426	2,654	2,790	3,000	3,246
TOTAL	1,648	5,018	11,428	16,486	20,688	24,972	28,318	30,976	34,272	37,416	39,749	43,137	46,152	48,630	51,678	54,452

c) (i) The Children’s Act has been amended to allow relatives of orphaned children to refer this category of children for Child support grant (CGS) Top-Up grant. However, the regulations are not yet gazetted for implementation as a result Social Workers (legally) are still referring relatives of orphaned children to the Foster Care system.

It should be noted that the Department of Social Development and South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) are continuously conducting educational roadshows, stakeholder and public education about the Child Support Top - Up, including the eligibility criteria. We therefore believe that overtime, there will be tangible movement.

(ii) The Child Support Top-Up Grant is included in the report. The data is on page 45, table 27 of the attached report.

Reply:

As the Honourable Member is aware, all applications for the COVID-19 SRD Grant are subjected to a means test, without any exceptions. The SRD Grant is targeted at the poor and the unemployed living below the food poverty line of R624. I take it that the Honourable Member is familiar with the eligibility criteria, which was published in the Government Gazette.

The fact that one has applied does not mean that they are automatically eligible. Vigorous checks, including bank validation and income conducted are conducted against various databases such as the Unemployment Insurance Fund to avoid double dipping and to ensure only eligible applicants receive the money.

There are various reasons as to why applications are declined or deemed not eligible, including the ones mentioned in the table below:

TABLE 1: REASONS FOR DECLINING COVID-19 SRD TO YOUNG ADULTS WHO AGED OUT OF THE CSG.

Reply:

I have been informed by SA tourism that legal matters undertaken by the entity are as tabled below.

Years	(i) Which matters were opened and closed in each month	(ii) What were the matters in each case	(iii) What matters were settled out of court in each month	(iv) What are the reasons that each specified matter was settled out of court	(v) Which matters went to arbitration in each month	(vi) What were the outcomes in each matter	(vii) Which matters went to court in each month	(viii) What were the outcomes of each matter in each case
(a) 2020-21
1.	Brian Monare- Versus SA Tourism	Labour case- unfair dismissal claim	n/a	n/a	n/a	Judgement granted in favour of the Applicant (Brian Monare) and costs ordered against SAT.	n/a	Judgement granted in favour of the Applicant (Brian Monare) and costs ordered against SAT.
2.	Godfrey Gwele- Versus SA Tourism	Labour case- unfair dismissal claim	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
3.	Thomas Bouwer- versus SA Tourism	Labour case- unfair labour practices claim	n/a	n/a	n/a	Labour Court granted judgement granted in favour of SAT and application dismissed.	n/a	Labour Court granted judgement granted in favour of SAT and application dismissed.
4.	Greenshoots Projects and Communications (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism	Application to review and set aside SAT Tender 162/2019	n/a	n/a	n/a	Applicant (Greenshoots) failed to set down the matter for hearing within the prescribed timeframe.	n/a	Applicant (Greenshoots) failed to set down the matter for hearing within the prescribed timeframe.
5.	GF Angileri & 24 Others- Versus SA Tourism.	Breach of Contract claim	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
6.	Tsheola Dinare versus Synergy and SAT-	Sub-contractor agreement between Synergy and the Applicant - Breach of contract	n/a	No relief was being sought against SAT and SAT will not oppose the matter. Synergy has notified SAT that the parties explored the possibility of a settlement and agreed to the same.	n/a	No relief was being sought against SAT and SAT will not oppose the matter. Synergy has notified SAT that the parties explored the possibility of a settlement and agreed to the same.	n/a	n/a
(a) 2021-22
1.	Godfrey Gwele- Versus SA Tourism	Labour case- unfair dismissal claim	n/a	n/a	Labour Court referred the matter back to the CCMA, where the CCMA dismissed the application in favour of SAT.	Labour Court referred the matter back to the CCMA, where the CCMA dismissed the application in favour of SAT.	n/a	Labour Court referred the matter back to the CCMA, where the CCMA dismissed the application in favour of SAT.
2.	GF Angileri & 24 Others- Versus SA Tourism	Breach of Contract claim	n/a	n/a	In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.	In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.	n/a	In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.
3.	Greenshoots Projects and Communications (Pty) Ltd Versus SA Tourism.	Application to review and set aside SAT Tender 162/2019	n/a	n/a	n/a	Applicant failed to set down the matter for hearing within the prescribed timeframe.	n/a	n/a
4.	Swift Thinking (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism	Review Application	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
5.	Letsema Consulting and Advisory (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism	Review Application	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
(a) 2022-23
1.	GF Angileri & 24 Others- Versus SA Tourism	Breach of Contract claim	n/a	n/a	In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.	n/a	In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.	In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application.
2.	Swift Thinking (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism November 2023.	Review Application	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
3.	Letsema Consulting and Advisory (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism	Review Application	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
4.	BLUEPRINT GROUP- Versus SA Tourism.	PAIA Application	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
5.	ALFRED TLABUKWE MASEMENE Versus SA Tourism	Labour case- unfair dismissal claim	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
7.	WAVELA MTHOBELI- Versus SA Tourism	Labour case- unfair dismissal claim	Mutual Separation Settlement signed on 02/03/2023 by the parties to sever employment relationship. Six (6) months’ salary paid out.	n/a	n/a	Mutual Separation Settlement signed on 02/03/2023 by the parties to sever employment relationship. Six (6) months’ salary paid out.	n/a	Mutual Separation Settlement signed on 02/03/2023 by the parties to sever employment relationship. Six (6) months’ salary paid out.
(b) 1 April 2023
1.	GF Angileri & 24 Others- Versus SA Tourism	Breach of Contract claim	n/a	n/a	In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application. SAT is in the process of recovering funds.	n/a	In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application. SAT is in the process of recovering funds.	In August 2022 the Arbitrator ruled in favour of SAT and dismissed the application. SAT is in the process of recovering funds.
2.	Swift Thinking (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism	Review Application	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
3.	Letsema Consulting and Advisory (Pty) Ltd- Versus SA Tourism	Review Application	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
4.	BLUEPRINT GROUP- Versus SA Tourism.	PAIA Application	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
5.	ALFRED TLABUKWE MASEMENE- Versus SA Tourism	Labour case- unfair dismissal claim	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

Reply:

I have been informed by SAT that details of suspensions are contained in the table below.

	(a) What total number of officials in SA Tourism were suspended in each month	(b) On what date was each suspension lifted in each month	(c) What were the reasons for each suspension	(d) What level did each suspended official occupy	(e) What total number of officials were given paid leave in each month	(f) On what date did each suspension commence in each month	(g) What amount was paid out to each official in each month whilst on suspension	(h) What number of officials are still suspended with pay
(i) 2020-21	0	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
(i) 2021-22	One (1) Official	Suspension remained from the appeal process to dismissal	Precautionary suspension pending hearing	Senior Management	One Official	30 March 2022	March 2022- R62 469.11 April 2022 – R88 433.30 May 2022- R63 743.48 June 2022 – R13 460.63 July 2022 – R118 311.72 January 2023 – R2645.09 April 2023 – R814 097.03	N/A
(i) 2022-23	One (1) official	Until the end of the contract term	Precautionary suspension pending an investigation	Executive level	One official	31 August 2022	August 2022 – R91 521.08 September 2022 – R91 521.08 October 2022 – R91 521.08 November 2022 – R91 521.08 December 2022 – R91 521.09 January 2023 – R81 856.36 February 2023 – R96 069.75	N/A
(ii) 1 April 2023	One (1) official	Still pending	Precautionary suspension pending a forensic investigation	Senior Management	One (1) official suspended	10 July 2023	July 2023 – R149 901.87 August 2023 – R155 191.60 September 2023 – R136 624.97 October 2023 – R136 625.00 November 2023 – R136 624.97	One (1) official remains on suspension

Reply:

(a) Efforts in processing of amendments to the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Act; 2006 (Act No. 25 of 2006) to ensure alignment and compliance with the WADA Code have pre-occupied the Minister’s attention since August 2023 to the end of October 2023. The Minister’s engagement with this process also assisted him to understand roles of different players in what is ascribed to have caused late amendment of the identified sections in the Act, resulting in non-conformance to WADA code. In November 2023, an audit team has been briefed to start working on the terms of reference and scope for the appointment of an investigation that will determine possible consequent management actions because of this non-compliance and related recommendations.

(b)(i). Terms of reference are currently being developed and (ii) timeframes of the investigation will be determined once the investigation team has been appointed. It is envisaged that the investigation team will be appointed in December 2023 to commence the investigation in January 2024 due to the December holiday break period.

(c). Minister will provide progress reports to Parliament and the nation on the WADA non- compliance focusing on amending the legislation various steps of taking it through the legislative review process so that it speedily reaches Parliament for promulgation by no later than February 2024.

Reply:

1(a) The total Budget for the BMA in the 2023- 2024 is R1 341 225 000.

1(b) The estimated total budget of the BMA in the next two financial years is R2 880 770 000 (R1 407 692 000 and R1 473 078 000 for 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years respectively).

 

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Reply:

The question was referred to the Kwa Zulu Natal Department of Transport who has advised that the road in question is road P340 (R74) from Bergville to the Free State border and

1. R10 731 792.87
2. Madudla Contractors has been the contractor that was working on Main Road 340 (R74) for the duration mentioned (Pass from 1 June 2022 till now).
3. Mr S Dlamini is the sole owner / director of the company;
4. The company is registered in Van Riebeek park, Ladysmith
5. the project scope was for the replacement of the failed Armco pipe with new pipes.
6. None withheld
7. To date, expenditure on the project is R10 731 792.87

 

Reply:

The National Department of Health has the National Recruitment Plan, which is the tool used by all the Provincial Departments of Health to guide and facilitate the recruitment and selection processes of the new students for the Nelson Mandela/Fidel Castro Medical Training Programme to ensure, uniformity, transparency, and fairness.

a) An advert for the recruitment to the programme is published and managed by the Provincial Departments of Health. The Provincial Departments of Health use various methods of advertisements that include print media, social network platforms, websites. Adverts are also placed in radio adverts, schools, and hospitals. The minimum duration for the advertisement, is one month.

b) The admission process is informed by the selection criteria that are outlined in the National Recruitment Plan. Potential new recruits must have passed Grade 12 (matric) with full University exemption. They must have passed four key subjects which are, English, Mathematics, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences with the minimum of achievement level of 50% in each. The Provincial Departments of Health also ensure that all the districts are represented when selecting potential recruits.

Table 1 below indicates the number of students recruited for the programme by year and province.

Table 1:

Provinces	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	Total
Eastern Cape	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Free State	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Gauteng	1	0	0	0	0	0	9	0	10
KwaZulu Natal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Limpopo	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Mpumalanga	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	20
Northern Cape	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	10
Northwest	0	0	0	4	0	0	20	20	44
Total	11	0	0	4	0	0	29	40	84

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Reply:

According to Information Received from Eskom:

The Eskom Curtailment Framework involves the controlled reduction of electricity supply output from renewables (wind and solar) plants in response to system-security needs or temporary transmission capacity constraints. Eskom has developed this new approach to curtailment to allow for additional generation capacity to be built at points on the grid that had previously been shown as fully committed. It will therefore unlock scarce grid capacity in high-potential renewables regions ahead of Eskom’s grid investment roll-out. It is widely used by system operators to facilitate the introduction of renewable generators in a context of grid constraints. This involves the cumulative assessment of the new generation applications and ensures that the projects which are readiest for project implementation are prioritized for grid allocation. The framework could be implemented now that the updated Generation Connection Capacity Assessment is released.

The Generation Connection Capacity Assessment (GCCA) is an assessment of the generation that can be accommodated on the transmission system, at a given time and a a given location, without adversely affecting grid reliability and without requiring significant infrastructure upgrades. The GCCA aims to assist customers in making more informed decisions about where to pursue generation projects by providing information about the generation connection capacity that will be available on the transmission grid in a specific year, assuming that all planned projects are completed on time.

(1)(a) The curtailment framework has been approved within Eskom. A submission is being finalised by Eskom to NERSA on curtailment and other initiatives for noting and information. Detailed mechanisms and procedures to effect the curtailment framework are still to be finalised.

(b)(i) The Generation Connection Capacity Assessment 2025 was published on 31 October 2023 and can be accessed on the Eskom website:

GCCA Transmission Network – Eskom.

(ii) The curtailment framework will become official upon Eskom’s receipt of NERSA’s written response on the submission, as stated above in (a).

 

Remarks: Approved / Not Approved/Comments

Adv. Melanchton Makobe PJ Gordhan, MP

Acting Director-General Minister

Date: Date:

Reply:

According to information received from these intities

 

ESKOM:

ALEXKOR:

Awaiting response.

SAFCOL:

	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
(i)Air Travel					R265 581.39	R132 180.16	-	-	R16 436.16	R26 831.83
(ii)Ground Transport					R137 214.98	R238 656.14	R3 441.79	R120 591.39	R250 519.36	R58 048.71
(ii)Hotel Accommodation					R132 112.70	R116 742.76	R6 579.62	R41 398.20	R85 254.27	R8 783.21
(iii) Residence Maintenance					None	None	None	None	None	None

 

 

Remarks: Approved/Not Approved/Comments

Jacky Molisane PJ Gordhan, MP

Acting Director-General Minister

Date: Date:

Reply:

The department has not paid for anyone to travel to France to attend the Rugby World Cup final in France during October 2023. We are proud of the victory of the Springboks and the thrilling matches against France, England and New Zealand.

 

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Reply:

The Department is not able to provide details that pertains to the IT security environment and divulging IT security information in public may compromise security and increase the risk of cyber-attacks.

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Reply:

1. The Department has developed the National Learner Transport Policy that set policy directives in respect to the provision of the learner transport operations nationally. The policy directives provide amongst others, the criteria for inclusion of learners into the National Learner Transport Programme, and safety considerations in respect approved operators and vehicles. Furthermore, the department has developed operational guidelines to guide provinces in the implementation of the policy.

2. The function is managed by the Provincial Departments of Transport in four (4) provinces, namely: North West; Mpumalanga; Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal. In five (5) provinces, the function is managed by the Provincial Departments of Education, namely: Gauteng; Limpopo, Western Cape, Northern Cape and Free State.

Reply:

1. (a) (b) No Information.

Transnet National Ports Authority is the landlord and has a mandate to maintain ports infrastructure as per the National Ports Act, No. 12 of 2005. The Minister of Transport is only the custodian of the policy framework.

The Department of Transport duly requests for the question to be re-directed to Minister of Public Enterprises as the Shareholder Minister.

2. No Information.

3. No statement will be issued by the Ministry of Transport.

Reply:

1. No
2. No

Reply:

(1)(a) The Department has received applications from two companies to consider registering avian influenza vaccines. To date three vaccines have been registered.

(b)(i) The development and distribution of vaccines is by the private pharmaceutical companies.

(ii) The poultry industry has been consulted on the use of the vaccines and is continuously being engaged on the use and monitoring of the vaccines in the roll out process.

(c) Currently the Department is still engaging with the poultry industry regarding the vaccination protocol. We anticipate that the consultation will be completed very soon; thereafter the vaccination will commence.

(2) No.

Reply:

Firstly, I suspended a project that involved Thuja Holdings Proprietary Limited, Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and Department of Employment and Labour, (DEL) whilst doing that I also instituted an investigation into Thuja Project before it kicked off. Mthunzi Mdwaba is a CEO of Thuja Holdings Proprietary Limited. Mthunzi Mdwaba was the Chairperson of the Productivity SA Board.

The investigation that I instituted was completed. The findings of it came out. Currently, I am busy processing these findings of the investigation. Thus far, among others, these findings have led to Mthunzi Mdwaba being relieved of his position as the Chairperson of the Productivity SA Board.

Mthunzi Mdwaba continues to react to the actions occasioned by the findings of the investigation in the manner that he does. On my side I am very busy processing the findings of the investigation that I instituted.

On 23 – 11 – 23 I signed affidavit in support of various orders, chief amongst being the setting aside of the agreement. I have brought the application on an urgent basis. In that affidavit I challenge Mthunzi Mdwaba to present his evidence in support of his allegations that he levelled against me.

Reply:

Recognising the complex depth of Gender Based Violence Femicide (GBVF) that is multi layered the Department is engaged in programmes among other in line with the NSP pillars. Pillar 3- Prevention and Rebuilding Social Cohesion, Pillar 4 – Response, Care, Support and Healing and Pillar 5 Economic Prevention and in line with the NSP.

1. Supporting a pilot project in Mhlabuyalingana to end GBVF using Amasiko and Sport as a vehicle to end GBV in a sustainable manner using an impactful and sustainable process of the Community Capacity Enhancement process (CCEP). Sporting tournaments will be rolled out in the various Izigodi including the support of the soccer legends. Training of trainers for the representatives of the 10 Izigodi (1. Hangaza, 2. Mntanenkosi, 3. Manzibomvu, 4. Esiphahleni 5. Olakeni 6. Qongwana, 7. Othungwini, 8. Empini 9. Ezinqeni, 10. Mabibi) to be Change Agents and Anti GBVF Ambassadors during the sport tournaments will be done. The Izigodi will be supported with Sporting Kits that will be printed with key messages on GBVF and during the sporting practices and tournaments, there will be programmes and key messaging on ending GBVF. The cultural programmes of Azibuye Emasisweni as a foundation to end GBVF and supporting the Isibaya and Izwi LaMadoda through an interactive positive messaging with Artists, Actors and Musicians will be supported. The intervention seeks the impact sustainable approach of bottom up and not top down as these programmes are community initiated and not imposed. The plan is to replicate and roll out to other provinces incrementally.

2. My department supports the Nqoba iGender-Based Violence and Femicide (GGBVF) Trauma and Social Cohesion: Localising the NSP. The programme is on harnessing the collective action of public officers, traditional leaders, activists, practitioners, and other community structures to address GBV. The Nqoba project is not a direct intervention project but an enabler for those already doing work on the ground by facilitation Social Cohesion through supporting the establishment/enhancement of local collective structure with focus at Municipal level. NQOBA focus is on the four Hotspots (Inanda, Mankweng, Lusikisiki and Thohoyandou). It will collaborate with the Department’s GOLEKANE GBVF Awareness Campaign, a mentorship programme that will include career guidance, a wellness intervention, arts and sports, and cultural education and will mentor Teen Boys across the nine Provinces. It will also collaborate with the Departments SILAPHA Wellness Programme which was initiated in 2022 to support Artists and Athletes with critical access to wellbeing support.

It is a comprehensive programme run by Workforce Healthcare for those in the creative and sporting fields, providing Counselling services, support around mental wellbeing, substance abuse, preventable illness, financial and legal advice, GBV and discrimination etc.

3. My department is also rolling out the Orange campaign on Uniting to End GBVF. This is an international campaign that calls all to unite to end GBVF against women and girls. The Department plans to extensively roll out the campaign by Vigorously marketing key messages using Artist, Creatives and Sport sector to influence the narrative in the visual, print and broadcast space through the use of Sport, Film and Theatre as well as Music Song and Dance including Fashion, Culture and Heritage to promote key messaging on Active Citizenry to Unite to end GBVF and create a proud and caring society.

Reply:

(a) All the Provincial Departments of Health are recruiting forensic personnel to increase the number through their recruitment policy and plans. Where necessary medical officers do sessional work to ensure that provision of service especially in mortuaries is adequate. There is a drive to send medical officers for specialisation in Forensic Pathology based on availability of funds and intake by the universities.

(b) There are various mechanisms in place related to training and development of forensic health professionals in all provinces. This is done through workshops, attendance of seminars, clinical professional development and in service education and attendance of short courses.

Health officials also receive debriefing sessions by the Counselling and Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists where necessary to improve their well-being.

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Reply:

The Department has requested a response to these questions from Boxing South Africa (BSA). BSA have indicated that they are processing the questions and request additional time

Reply:

1. I attended the World Cup as a spectator in my private capacity.
2. There were no costs to my departments.

Reply:

According to the Compensation Commissioner for Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works:

1. The CCOD is responsible for the administration of the Mines and Works Compensation Fund under the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 78 of 1973. The Tshiamiso Trust is an independent trust set up through the class action settlement in 2018. The CCOD is not processing claims on behalf of the Trust as the Trust has its administration for claims processing.

(a)-(b) The CCOD is not involved in the processing of claims lodged with the Tshiamiso Trust. The details relating to the current backlog in the processing of the specified claims and the date on which the backlog will be eradicated can be obtained from the Dr M Kwinda, the Chief Executive Officer of the Tshiamiso Trust at [email protected].

2. (a) The MBOD/CCOD interacts with the Tshiamiso Trust in areas of common interest. Additionally, the Commissioner (Dr Kistnasamy) is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Tshiamiso Trust.

(b) (i)-(ii) During the period 1 April 2023 to 31 October 2023, Dr Kistnasamy attended three Benefits Committee meetings; two meetings of the Governance, Human Resources and Remuneration Committee; two Trust Advisory Committee meetings; three Board of Trustees meetings and the Annual General Meeting of the Trust. Regular meetings are also held between the operational teams of the MBOD/CCOD and Tshiamiso trust regarding the exchange of information to assist with the tracking of claimants with unclaimed benefits; outreach activities for ex-mineworkers (Eastern Cape (April 2023) and Free State (September 2023) and discussions with service providers who provide the call centre inputs and the compensation claims management system across the MBOD/CCOD and the Trust.

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Reply:

a) The National Department of Health raises awareness through various communication platforms such as social media, which includes Facebook and Twitter. There are also periodic webinars conducted, which are open to the public. There are national and local radio malaria campaigns conducted by both the National and Provincial Departments of Health. Community campaigns are conducted before and during the high peak seasons to sensitize and raise awareness. Key Malaria days, such as World Malaria Day, SADC Malaria day and Mosquito day are also commemorated across the country.

b) (i)(ii)(iii) South Africa’s strategy to prevent, detect and diagnose Malaria in high-risk provinces is implemented in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. In each of the provinces, the Department has fully functional Malaria Control Programmes which oversee activities geared towards malaria elimination and consist of the following:

• The screening and testing of patients who show signs and symptoms of malaria is prioritized at facilities. This is to ensure patients are promptly diagnosed and treated with the recommended first line treatment to avert unfavourable outcomes and to disrupt ongoing transmission and/or spread.
• Subsequently, active case finding is implemented at community level, which entails screening, testing and treatment for any identified cases to avert further community transmission.
• Surveillance units deployed to the border areas to expand access to early diagnosis and treatment for border communities as well as mobile and migrant populations.
• Prophylaxis is also available in all public health facilities for those who are traveling from non-endemic areas to endemic areas.
• Vector control through Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), supplemented by the treatment of stagnant water bodies, also called larviciding. This is timed to cover the peak transmission periods.
• Targeted Health Promotion and Risk Communication Community Engagement.

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Reply:

1. Based on the 2022-23 Annual Language Reports submitted by the national departments to PanSALB thus far, there are twenty-two (22) national departments that submitted their Annual Language Reports in terms of the Use of Official Languages Act. It is an improvement in submission from the previous reporting periods. Only eight (8) national departments reported in the 2020-2021 reporting period and (7) national departments submitted in the 2021-2022 period.

Out of forty-two (42) national departments contacted in 2022-2023, twenty (20) may be reported not to have complied by 31 October 2023 with the submission of an annual report to PanSALB as required by the Use of Official Languages Act. A comprehensive report on the Use of Official Languages Act Compliance for 2022-2023 will be available by no later than 31 March 2024.

2. Letters were written to all national departments through PanSALB reminding them to send their annual reports and this was also published in the national gazette (See attached gazette for 2022).

3. There has been an active engagement with non-compliant national departments that have not submitted annual reports to PanSALB. PanSALB sought services of the monitoring provider who is directly engaging the departments to understand the reasons behind their non-compliance. The presentation on non-compliance with the Use of Official Languages Act was made to FOSAD to remind the accounting officers about the requirements of the Act. A comprehensive report will be available no later than 31 March 2024.

Reply:

According to Information Received from Eskom:

1. As at end September 2023 – the payment collection levels on 12 months moving average basis are as follows:

(a)(i) Municipalities = 87.3 %

(ii) All other customers combined = 99.9%

(b) The number of prepaid user customers as of September 2023 on Eskom’s Customer Care & Billing system is 6 803 462.

(c) The 2022-23FY non-technical losses are 13 396GWh and are equivalent to R5 607 441 692.

 

Remarks: Approved / Not Approved

Adv. Melanchton Makobe PJ Gordhan, MP

Acting Director-General Minister

Date: Date:

Reply:

(1). Boxing South Africa (BSA) opened a case against the official in question and SAPS is currently investigating the matter, SAPS: CAS 584/8/2023

(2)(a)i. The sanction against the stated individual did not include a ban from attending boxing events. The ban revoked their license to promote boxing and or do any business with BSA.

(ii). No action is required.

(2)(b). The Board of Boxing South Africa is firm in its disciplinary processes and the current Board unlike any other Board has instilled discipline in its licensees and has ensured compliance with its directions, orders, the law regulating the sport and sanctions.

Reply:

1. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), through its Branch: Public Diplomacy, introduced its stakeholder magazine Ubuntu – South Africa’s Public Diplomacy in action – in August 2012. The publication’s objectives are to communicate with and inform stakeholders on South Africa’s foreign policy positions, achievements, objectives and goals. It also provides analysis and information on key departmental issues ranging from current affairs, bilateral and multilateral milestones.

Advertising in Ubuntu magazine forms part of the sponsorship package that DIRCO offers to potential sponsors of specific events, such as the Ubuntu Awards, Diplomatic Fair, as well as the XV BRICS Summit.

Based on the chosen sponsorship package, sponsorships that are accepted by DIRCO, and in the case of the XV BRICS Summit approved by the sponsorship committee, are provided with space in the magazine to advertise. The sponsorship, monetary or in kind, is then allocated to cover a specific cost for the identified event.

2. We do not charge internal or external entities to advertise in Ubuntu Magazine. External entities get advertising space as value for sponsoring DIRCO led events.

Reply:

(1)(a) It is common cause that the Department of Home Affairs is grossly under-staffed at 39% staffing. A Business Plan was sent to Treasury to this effect. Treasury provided R 260 Million to capacitate the Department. However, this took the Department to a 42% staffing level. This translates to 700 extra staff. Unfortunately, the Department had to make a choice between staffing the Civics branch or the Immigration Branch more. The choice we made, which was also made in past instances, was to send more of the staff to the Civics branch because every single South African depends on it for documentation. Hence, the Immigration branch will always perform much less than the Civics branch.

(1)(b) When coming to fraud the Department of Home Affairs is the only government department with a Counter Corruption branch. This branch is doing a lot. It even has a Chief Director for Analysis and Prevention and it is very working well.

(2)(a) The department has implemented the different quality assurance levels, which allows for better control in the adjudication process. It minimises the risk of security breaches and fraudulent activities. The department has a Counter Corruption branch, who are monitoring the work of officials. They are also working closely with other relevant agencies to help prevent such activities from taking place as well as to identify those officials who are involved in such activities.

(2)(b) According to the department's Enhanced Movement Control System (EMCS), 137 846 overstay notices were issued to foreign nationals who had overstayed their visa-free stay or visas since 2019.

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Reply:

According to the information received from Transnet:

(1)(a) The total envisaged capital expenditure budget for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) over the next three (3) year period (FY24/25 – FY26/27) for the ports of (i) Cape Town, (ii) Saldanha Bay, (iii) Boegoebaai, (iv) Durban and (v) Port Elizabeth is R 7,221 bn. The proportion of the capital budget per port is shown in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Ports Capital Expenditure (FY2024/25 – FY2026/27)

Ports	Budget 2024/25 (Rm’s)	Budget 2025/26 (Rm’s)	Budget 2026/27 (Rm’s)	Total Budget (Rm’s)
Cape Town	520	792	668	1,980
Saldanha	311	321	269	901
Boegoebaai	0	310	590	900
Durban	489	1,488	1,205	3,182
Port Elizabeth	81	99	78	258
Grand Total	1,401	3,010	2,810	7,221

(1)(b) The nature of planned capital expenditure for the next three financial years for the respective ports is allocated in terms of segments. Table 2 below indicates the breakdown of the budget per segment for the respective years.

Table 2: Budget Breakdown Per Segment Cumulative 3 Years

Segment	Total Budget 3 Yrs. (Rm's)	% of Total Budget
Auto	168	2.3%
Bulk Services	1,120	15.6%
Container	321	4.5%
Energy	626	8.7%
Fleet	1,238	17.3%
Infrastructure	2,116	28.8%
Iron Ore	110	1.5%
Liquid	468	6.5%
Manganese	900	12.5%
Other Segments & Supporting Infrastructure	155	2.2%
Grand Total	7,221	100.00%

2. TNPA prioritizes investment with a two-step system as detailed below:

• The capex portfolio undergoes a process that provides a view of strategic alignment and funding readiness.

• The projects are then vetted through a ranking and prioritization model, which provides an ascending rating scale to indicate project prioritization. This ensures strategic alignment, driving TNPA’s intended strategic direction, and consistency in admitting projects onto the CAPEX plan.

Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved

Jacky Molisane P J Gordhan, MP

Acting Director-General Minister

Date: Date:

Reply:

The Vulnerability assessment and penetration tests reviews were conducted as follows at the Department of Home Affairs:

a) Exact dates

(i) Internal assessments

Internal Audit conducted internal assessment in 2021/2022 financial year and the report was issued on 23 February 2022.

(i) External assessments

Internal Audit conducted external assessment in 2020/2021 financial year and the report was issued on 07 December 2020 and also conducted internal and external assessments in 2022/2023 financial year and report was issued on 24 July 2023.

The outcomes of the assessments and tests contains sensitive information which can compromise IT security architecture and can lead to cyber-attacks because it details actions taken in different environments.

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Reply:

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has since appointed a National Design Committee comprising Nine (9) members from different provinces with different expertise in the Design Sector. Their mission is to:

1. Advise the department in the formation of the South National Design Council
2. Assist the department in formulating a National Design Policy

The key objective of the Committee is to look at the holistic nature of the industry and advise on how to grow the sector, increase employment and action to buy local products. The sector has been plagued by the advent of cheap imports and the second-hand market which caused losses in the manufacturing industry and the number of output decreasing. The proposal is to bring in the two sister departments during the development of the policy (The Department of Small Business and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition) at the end and thereafter work on the proposed strategies on how to assist SARS and the National Department of transport on regulatory frameworks for illicit goods and services.

The DTIC has developed a Clothing and Textiles Masterplan which looked at some pillars amongst which was the introduction of the R-CTFL (Retail, Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather) Masterplan aimed at encouraging structural change in the value chain to grow the domestic market, increases purchases from domestic suppliers, access and grow export markets and enhance value chain competitiveness. Other complementary measures include cluster development, local procurement, trade support and countering the illicit trade by working alongside the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and customs authorities.

Also, to improve competitiveness, manufacturing capability, technology, skills, and transformation. Its Strategic Pillars are domestic market growth; value-chain localisation; competitiveness advancement; transformation in the value-chain and technology and skills development.

The Crafts industry on the other hand are small craft businesses with one owner producing goods and products in their own homes, while larger operations may employ several workers. Craft businesses are not mass production but rather employ a hands-on approach to produce unique items for customers. In recent years, other countries with big budgets have utilised machinery to produce mass goods that are sold relatively cheaply.

The DSAC has expressed to the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) intentions to formalise our collaboration on the Craft Customised Sector Programme (CSP) to mitigate these risks through concerted efforts on capacity building to craft producers and enterprises. Other interventions include ongoing craft incubator programmes which will be topped from 2024 to build the capacity of producers for sustainable production and improved market access and share vis a vis imported products.

The Department has also produced craft business guides in all official languages for use by creatives to build their capacity to compete effectively and sustainably. The ethos of the above interventions is to provide craft producers with a competitive edge over their competitors through innovation along the whole value chain of the craft sector.

Reply:

My department and PanSALB have not received the complaint form that is said was availed by AKTV, and therefore such a proposed form has not come under our consideration. When stakeholders want to lodge a complaint to the Department, they do so in a manner that is suitable for them. PanSALB usually receives language-related complaints and has developed its own complaint form template which is available online in all official languages and can be completed online in a digital format.

Reply:

(a). As a matter of principle, the Department ensures that financial support provided particularly to the big federations is primarily for towards Women’s sport. To confirm this fact funding to South African Football Association (SAFA), South African Rugby (SARU) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) is strictly for the development of Women in sport and Women’s programmes. Funding to Netball South Africa (NSA) is for Women’s Netball.

My department has over in the past four years been providing special allocation to SAFA for the establishment of the Women’s Football League, R 5 million per annum. This year a similar allocation has been given to Cricket SA for the establishment of Women’s Cricket League, R 5 million per annum. The intention behind this support is that the Department together with the Federation concerned approach and engage the Broadcasters and potential sponsors to support the initiative. Once the Broadcasters and Sponsors are on board the Department scales down on the support and redirect the resources to another sport code.

For the current fiscal year, the total budget allocated by National Treasury (NT) for all Federations (about 65) is R 117 568 million only. Of this amount, a total of R 24 500 million is allocated to the above-mentioned Federations and earmarked for Women Sport Programmes. This translates to 20,9% of the total budget for sport and

recreation bodies. It must be noted that this is dedicated funding, for the rest of the Federations, all their applications must cater for both men and women equally, as a minimum.

Through the School Sport Programme all 16 priority codes that participate at the Championships, have a 50/50 representation of women. This is to ensure that there is an equal platform to participate and develop women. At the National School Sport Championships, provinces have been able to send at least 3 categories of participants which include male and female. We have also concluded the Club Development pilot study in Kwazulu-Natal and Limpopo, which has among sport codes caters for Netball, Athletics and Football clubs.

The Club Development programme is a dedicated programme to ensure the development of sport, including the participation of women in sport. This project is extended to rural areas through the Rural Sport Development Programme that currently focuses on organizing leagues and structures in rural areas.

(b). The programmes and initiatives mentioned above are all designed to level the playing field. From a policy point of view, the Department is currently engaging all provinces as we look to finalize the National Women in Sport Policy. A policy that seeks to ensure gender parity on and off the field of sport. I must state though, that these objectives will require active support from all corners of the society, government and in particular corporate investment to be achieved.

 

Reply:

a) Table 1 below indicates the total number of Forensic Pathology Service(mortuaries) by province.

Table 1

 

Province	Number of mortuaries
Eastern Cape	22
Free State	11
KwaZulu Natal	33
Gauteng	11
Limpopo	12
Mpumalanga	21
Northern Cape	11
Northwest	7
Western Cape	17
Total	145

b) (i)) (ii) is indicated in tables below by Province.

EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

District	Name of mortuary	Municipality	Number of Vehicles	Average response time and radius serviced
Chris Hani Health District	Queenstown FPS	Chris Hani	5 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 160 km
Joe Gqabi Health District	Molteno holding facility	Joe Gcabi	1 vehicle	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 150 km
	Aliwal North FPS		2 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 250 km
	Mt Fletcher FPS		2 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 130 km
Nelson Mandela Bay Health District	New Brighton FPS	Nelson Mandela Metropolitan	3 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 70 km
Sarah Baartman Health District	Gelvandale FPS	Sarah Baartman	3 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 50 km
	Mount Road FPS		3 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 40 km
	Uitenhage holding facility		2 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 50 km
	Grahamstown FPS		2 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 100 km
	Graaf Reinet FPS		2 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 90 km
	Port Alfred Holding Facility		1 vehicle	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius 80 km
	Joubertina Holding Facility		1 vehicle	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 100km
OR Tambo Health District	Mthatha FPS	Ngquza Hill Port St Johns Nyandeni Mhlontlo King Sabata Dalindyebo	4 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 120km
Alfred Nzo District	Lusikisiki FPS	Matatiele Umzimvubu Mbizana Ntabankulu	3 vehicles	Average response 1-hour urban area and 3 hours rural areas Radius is 100km
	Bizana FPS		2 vehicles	Average response 1-hour urban area and 3 hours rural areas Radius is 150km
	Mt Frere FPS		2 vehicles	Average response 1-hour urban area and 3 hours rural areas Radius is 150km
Amathole District	Mdantsane FPS	Amahlathi Great Kei Mbhashe Mnquma Ngqushwa Nkonkobe Nxuba	3 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius is 40 km
	Bhisho FPS		2 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius 50 km
	Butterworth FPS		1 vehicle	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius 60 km
	Adelaide FPS		1 vehicle	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius 100 km
	Dutywa FPS		2 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius 60 km
Buffalo City Metropolitan District	Woodbrook FPS	Buffalo City Metropolitan	3 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3 hours. Radius 70 km

FREE STATE PROVINCE

District	Facility	Municipality	Number Of Vehicles	Average response time and radius serviced
Mangaung Metro	Bloemfontein FPS	Mangaung	1 Vehicle	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3hours The radius is 400 km
	Botshabelo FPS		1 vehicle
Lejweleputswa	Welkom FPS	Matjhabeng	1 vehicle	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3hours. The radius is 260km
Thabo Mofutsanyana	Phuthaditjhaba FPS	Maluti A Phofung	1 vehicle	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3hours. The radius is 330km
	Bethlehem FPS	Dihlabeng	1 vehicle
Fezile Dabi	Sasolburg FPS	Metsimaholo	1 vehicle	Average response time ranges between 1 to 3hours. The radius is 85 km
	Kroonstad FPS	Moqhaka	I vehicle

GAUTENG PROVINCE

District	Name of mortuary	Municipality	Number of Vehicles	Average response time and radius serviced
Tshwane	Bronkhorstspruit	Tshwane Metropolitan	3 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1to 2hours The radius is 78km
	Ga-Rankuwa		6 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1to 2hours The radius is 48km
	Pretoria		7 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1to 2hours The radius is 27km
Johannesburg	Diepkloof	Johannesburg Metropolitan	6 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1to 2hours The radius is 50km
	Johannesburg		7 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1to 2hours The radius is 80km
West Rand	Roodepoort	Merafong City Mogale City Rand West	7 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1to 2hours The radius is 120km
	Carletonville		7 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1to 2hours The radius is 100km
Sedibeng	Heidelberg	Emfuleni Lesedi Midvaal	3 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1to 2hours The radius is 50km
	Sebokeng		8 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1to 2hours The radius is 55km
Ekurhuleni	Germiston	Ekurhuleni Metropolitan	9 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1to 2hours The radius is 42km
	Springs		9 vehicles	Average response time ranges between 1to 2hours The radius is 25km

KWA ZULU NATAL PROVINCE

District	Facility	Municipality	Number of Vehicles	Average response time and radius serviced
Ethekwini	Phoenix FPS	Ethekwini	15	Average response time is 2 hours. The radius is 98km
	Pinetown FPS	Ethekwini	8	Average response time is 1hour. The radius is 90km
Ugu	Park Rynie FPS	Umdoni	7	The average response time is 1 hour. The radius is 110 km
	Port Shepstone	Ray Nkonyeni	6	The average response time is 1 hour. The radius is 175
	Harding	Muziwabantu	5	The average response time is 1 hour. The radius is 50km
Ilembe	KwaDukuza	kwadukuza	3	Average response time is 2hours. The radius is 65km
Umgungundlovu	Pietermaritzburg	Msundusi	9	Average response time is 1h30 The radius is 50km
	New Hanover	Umshwati	2	Average response time is 1hour. The radius is 75 km
	Howick	Umgeni/Mpofana	2	Average response time is 1hour. The radius is 100km
	Richmond	Richmond	3	Average response time is 1hour. The radius is 75km
Uthukela	Ladysmith	Alfred Duma	9	Average response time is 1h30 The radius is 150 km
	Estcourt	Inkosi Langalibalele	4	Average response time is 2 hours rural area, 30 min urban area. The radius is 120km
Umzinyathi	Dundee	Endumeni, Nqutu	5	Average response time is 2 hours. The radius is 175 km
	Greytown	Umvoti	6	Average response time is 50min. The radius is 160km
Amajuba	Newcastle/ Dannhauser	Newcastle	2	Average response time is 1 hour in rural area, 30 min urban area. The radius is 105km
	Madadeni	Madadeni	3	Average response time is 30min. The radius is 120km
Harry Gwala	Kokstad	Kokstad	2	Average response time is 1h30 The radius is 100km
	Ixopo / Bulwer	Ubuhlebezwe/ Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma	4	Average response time is 2 hours. The radius is 150km
	Umzimkulu	Umzimkulu	4	Average response time is 30min. The radius is 100km
Zululand	Ulundi	Ulundi	5	Average response time is 30min. The radius is 40km
	Nongoma	Nongoma	5	Average response time is 45min. The radius is 75km
	Vryheid/ Paulpietersburg	Abaqulusi / Edumbe	5	Average response time is 1hour. The radius is 100km
	Pongola	Pongola	3	Average response time is 45min. The radius is 75km
Umkhanyakude	Mtubatuba	Mtubatuba	7	The average response time is 1 hour. The radius is 80km
	Mkhuze	Jozini	3	Average response time is 2 hours. The radius is 85km
	Mosvold	Jozini	3	Average response time is 2 hours. The radius is 150km
	Manguzi	Umhlabuyalingana	4	Average response time is 2 hours. The radius is 120km
King Cetshwayo	Richards Bay	Mhlathuze	7	Average response time is 1h30 The radius is 100km
	Eshowe	Umlalazi	6	Average response time is 2hours. The radius is 70km
	Nkandla	Nkandla	2	Average response time is 2hours. The radius is 60km

LIMPOPO PROVINCE

District	No Of Facilities	Municipality	Number of Vehicles	Average response time and radius serviced
Capricorn	Polokwane FPS	Polokwane Capricorn District Municipality	7 vehicles	30 min in an urban area and 60 min in rural. The radius for each facility is 90km
	Lebowakgomo FPS	Lepelle Nkumpi Feta Kgomo Makhudu Mathamaga	5 vehicles	30 min in an urban area and 60 min in rural. The radius for each facility is 90km however there are areas that stretches beyond 90km
Mopani	Letaba FPS	Greater Tzaneen	5 vehicles	30 min in an urban area and 60 min in rural. The radius for each facility is 90km
	Maphutha Malatjie FPS	Ba Phalaborwa	1 vehicle
	Nkhesani FPS	Greater Giyani Collins Chabane	1 vehicle
	Kgapane FPS	Greater Letaba	1 vehicle
Waterberg	Mokopane FPS	Mogalakwena Mookgopong Lephalale	5 vehicles	30 min in an urban area and 60 min in rural. The radius for each facility is 90km
	Bela Bela FPS	Thabazimbi Modimolle Bela Bela	4 vehicles
Vhembe	Tshilidzini FPS	Musina Thulamela	5 vehicles	30 min in an urban area and 60 min in rural. The radius for each facility is 90km
	Elim FPS	Makhado Collins Chabane Greater Letaba	5 vehicles
Sekhukhune	St Rita’s FPS	Makhuduthamaga	5 vehicles	30 min in an urban area and 60 min in rural. The radius for each facility is 90km
	Groblersdal FPS	Ephraim Mogale Elias Motswaledi	3 vehicles	30 min in an urban area and 60 min in rural. The radius for each facility is 90km however there are areas that stretches beyond 90km.

MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

District	Facility	Municipality	Number Of Vehicles	Average response time and radius serviced
Ehlanzeni	Themba FPS	Mbombela	4 vehicles	Average response time is 1 hour to the furthest point. Radius is 7263sqkm
	Barberton FPS	Mbombela		Average response time is 2 hours to the furthest point. Radius is 3774 sqkm
	Tonga FPS	Nkomazi	2 vehicles	Average response time 1 ½ hours across service points Radius is 4787sqkm
	Mapulaneng FPS	Bushbuckridge	4 vehicles	Average response time is 2 hours to the furthest point. Radius is1587 sqkm
	Tintswalo FPS	Bushbuckridge
	Lydenburg FPS	Thaba Chweu	2 vehicles	Average response time is 1 ½ hours to furthest point. Radius is 5719sqkm
Nkangala	Witbank FPS	Emalahleni	3 vehicles	Average response time is 1 hour across service points. Radius is 2678 sqkm
	KwaMhlanga FPS	Thembisile Hani	2 vehicles	Average response time 1 hour time across Radius is 2384sqkm
	Middelburg FPS	Steve Tswete	5 Vehicles	Average response time is 1 hour to the furthest point. Radius is 3976sqkm
	Mmamethlake FPS	Dr JS Moroka	1 vehicle	Average response time is 1 hour across service points. Radius is 1416sqkm
	Delmas FPS	Victor Khanye	3 vehicles	response time 1 hour across service points. 1568sqkm
	Belfast FPS	Emakhazeni	1 Vehicles	Average response time is 1 hour to the furthest point. 4736sqkm
Gert Sibande	Bethal FPS	Govan Mbeki	4 vehicles	Average response time is 1 hour across the service points.
	Evander FPS	Govan Mbeki
	Piet Retief FPS	Mkhondo	2 vehicles	Average response time is 1 hour to the furthest point. Radius is 4868sqkm
	Carolina FPS	Albert Luthuli	2 vehicles	Average response time is 1 hour across the service points. Radius is 5559sqkm
	Embhuleni FPS	Albert Luthuli
	Volkrust FPS	Pixley Ka Isaka Seme	2 Vehicles	Average response time is 45 minutes across the service points. Radius is 1104sqkm
	Ermelo FPS	Msukaligwa	1 vehicle	Average response time is 1 hour across the service points. Radius 2616sqkm
	Balfour FPS	Dipaleseng	2 vehicles	Average response time is 1 hour across the service points. Radius is 2955sqkm
‘;	Standerton FPS	Likwa	2 vehicles	Average response time is 1 hour to the furthest point. Radius is 4585sqkm

NORTHWEST PROVINCE

District	No Of Facilities	Municipality	Number of Vehicles	Average response time and radius serviced
Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District	Potchefstroom FPS	JB Marks Municipality	4	Average response time is 2hr 40min. The radius 6 398 km2
	Klerksdorp FPS	Matlosane and Makwasi - Hills Municipalities	5	Average response time is 2hr 20min. The radius is 8 204 km2
Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District	Vryburg FPS	Naledi, Greater Taung, Lekwa-teemane, Mamusa and part of Ratlou local Municipalities	3	Average response time is 3hr. The radius is 28 941km2
Ngaka Modiri Molema District	Lichtenburg FPS	Ditsobotla, Tswaing and part of Ratlou Municipalities	5	Average response time is 2hr 2 min. The radius is 14806,7km2.
	Mafikeng FPS	Mafikeng, Ramotshere - Moiloa and part of Ratlou Local Municipalities	04	Average response time is 2hr 1 min. The radius is 13 333km2
Bojanala District	Brits FPS	Madibeng, Moretele and part of Rustenburg local Municipalities	03	Average response time is 2hr 30 min. The radius is 6 972km2.
	Phokeng FPS	Rustenburg, Kgetlheng and Rustenburg local municipalities	03	Average response time is 1hr 30 min. The radius is 13 115km2

NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE

District	Facility	Municipality	Number Of Vehicles	Average response time and radius serviced
Frances Baardt	Kimberley FPS	Sol Plaatjie	6	Average response time is 1hour The radius is 100km
	Hartswater Holding Facility	Phokwane	1	Average response time is 30minutes The radius is 30km
ZF Mgcawu	Upington FPS	Dawid Kruiper	3	Average response time is 1hour and 30minutes The radius is 300km
	Postmasburg Holding Facility	Tsantsabane	1	Average response time is 1hour and 30minutes The radius is 200km
Pixley KaSeme	De Aar FPS	Emthanjeni	5	Average response time is 2 hours The radius is 200km
	Prieska Holding Facility	Siyathemba	1	Average response time is 1hour and 30minutes The radius is 150km
	Victoria West Holding Facility	Ubuntu Municipality	1	Average response time is 1hour and 30minutes The radius is 150km
	Douglas Holding Facility		2	Average response time is 1 hour The radius is 150km
John Taolo Gaetsewe	Kuruman FPS	Gasegonyama	3	Average response time is 2hours The radius is 200km
	Springbok FPS	NamaKhoi	3	Average response time is 2hours and30minutes The radius is 300km
Namakwa	Calvinia FPS	Hantam	2	Average response time is 1hour and 30minutes The radius is 150km

WESTERN CAPE

District	No of Facilities	Municipality	Number of Vehicles	Average response time and radius serviced
Western Cape, West Metropol	Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute	City of Cape Town	5	Average response time is 23 minutes. The radius 2446sqkm
Western Cape, East Metropol	Tygerberg FPS	City of Cape Town	5	Average response time is 34 minutes. The radius 2446sqkm
Western Cape, Cape Winelands/ Overberg	Paarl FPS	Drakenstein Stellenbosch	2	Average response time is 56 minutes. The radius is 2369sqkm.
Western Cape, West Coast / Winelands	Vredendal	Cederberg Matzikama	2	Average response time is 77 minutes. The radius is 20988 sqkm.
	Malmesbury	Swartland Bergrivier	2	Average response time is 51 minutes. The radius is 8114sqkm.
	Vredenburg	Saldanha Bay	2	Average response time is 37 minutes. The radius is 2015sqkm.
Western Cape, Cape Winelands/ Overberg	Worcester	Breede Valley Langeberg Swellendam	3	Average response time is 76 minutes. The radius is 12187
	Hermanus	Overstrand Cape Agulhas Theewaterskloof	2	Average response time is 74 minutes. The radius is 8401sqkm
	Ceres	Witzenberg	2	Average response time 36 minutes The radius is 10753sqkm
Southern Cape/ Garden Route/ Karoo	George	George	2	Average response time is 29 minutes. The radius is 5191 sqkm
	Laingsburg FPS (Holding Facility)	Laingsburg Prince Alfred	2	Average response time is 25 minutes. The radius is 16937sqkm
	Mossel Bay	Mossel Bay	2	Average response time is 26 minutes. The radius is 2001 sqkm
	Knysna	Knysna Bitou	2	Average response time is 34 minutes. The radius is 2101sqkm
	Oudtshoorn	Oudtshoorn	2	Average response time is 78 minutes. The radius is16458 sqkm
	Beaufort West FPS (Holding Facility)	Greater Beaufort West	2	Average response time is 27 minutes. The radius is 21917sqkm
	Riversdale Holding Facility	Hesssequa	2	Average response time is 33 minutes. The radius is 5733sqkm

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Reply:

In term of Schedule 5B of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, (Act 108 of 1996), provision, maintenance and operations of local sport facilities are a mandate of local sphere of government, and therefore a first point of accountability in this regard is the municipality, and in this case, Newcastle Local Municipality.

In the main, the role of National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is formulation of a National Policy and Norms and Standards for the sport sector, including Norms and Standards for provision of concomitant infrastructure. While the department is a stakeholder and role-player in the provision of sport facilities, this function remains a mandate of the municipality, hence grants intended to fund this mandate are allocated to municipalities and not the department.

For this reason, my department is not responsible for this facility but the mentioned municipality. However, my department is responsible for the development and promotion of sport in the country, which is an endeavor that includes both provision of facilities and

implementation of programmes, it therefore should have an interest to ensure that facilities are made accessible and maintained by municipalities, and intervene where possible, that is its position.

(a). My department is not aware of the reason for the closure of the mentioned swimming pool and has requested an explanation of this unfortunate situation from the municipality.

(b). Since the operation and maintenance of this swimming pool are a function or mandate of the municipality, and my department was not aware of this situation raised by the Honorable Member, my department is not able to provide timeframes regarding the opening and functioning of this pool but has liaised with the municipality to establish these facts and required actions and interventions to get this facility operational.

At this point, we are still waiting for information from the municipality, and update will be given in future following our engagements with the municipality.

Reply:

(a)(b),(c) No.

(i)(ii),(iii),(aa),(bb),(cc) Falls away.

Reply:

1. There is no plan to place a freeze on all visas obtained by foreign nationals as this would result in denial of visas services for foreign nationals who have legitimate rights to be in the Republic. The Lubisi report findings are being acted on with necessary action on transgressions to be followed.
2. There are no plans to provide amnesty to foreign nationals as there needs to be a legitimate national emergency warranting such a decision.

END

Reply:

DIRCO’s stakeholder publication is available in both print and digital versions. The (a) total number of copies printed in each quarter and (c) total cost to government is as follows:

	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
2021 – 2022	5000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R160 252.60 Cost per copy: R32	5000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R160 252.50 Cost per copy: R32	5000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R160 196.15 Cost per copy: R32	3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R114 270.90 Cost per copy: R38
2022 – 2023	3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R113 539.27 Cost per copy: R37	3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R133 885.97 Cost per copy: R44	3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R136 647.60 Cost per copy: R45	3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R135 470.00 Cost per copy: R45
2023 – 2024	3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R137 965.50 Cost per copy: R45	1000 copies (BRICS Special) were printed at a total cost of: R73 272.25 Cost per copy: R73	3000 copies In production	3000 copies n/a

(b) The magazine is distributed to:

• South Africa’s missions abroad
• Embassies accredited to South Africa
• Stakeholders such as the Mapungubwe Institute, SAIIA
• Advertisers
• Contributors
• Government departments
• During Public Participation Programmes (PPP) engagements by the department’s principals
• Universities
• Libraries

Reply:

(a)-(b)(i) All neighbouring countries suspended trade of live cloven-hoofed animals from South Africa when the 2019 Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak was reported and the Republic of South Africa (RSA) lost its Free Status with the World Organisation for Animal Health, therefore no livestock has been exported since 2019, nor are there any official records of exported products.

(ii) The following import permits have been issued from listed countries per listed commodity.

Country	Beef	Livestock	Other
Botswana	471	10611	3305
Lesotho	0	1131	2373
Eswatini	6	52	280
Namibia	117	18909	12837

Master permits have been issued for beef imports and in-transit shipments from both Namibia and Botswana.

This also includes "biltong/meat permits for personal use" and permits for hunting trophies in transit.

Reply:

In 2022 South Africa’s goods exports to the United States amounted to about US$14.4 billion. Of this, 21% ($3 billion) entered the US under AGOA. Over the recent five years since 2018, on average 16% of SA exports entered the US under AGOA.

Some sectors utilise AGOA for a significant portion of their US exports. I attach a revised copy of a presentation made to a joint meeting of the Portfolio and Select Committees of Parliament on 26 September 2023.

Both the SA and US data sets do not distinguish exports/imports by company size and employment and also do not record the suppliers of inputs into the production of the exported/imported products.

The Impact of AGOA on economic growth will require detailed research, and will not be definitive, as a number of factors influence trade performance, for example changes in the exchange rate of the currency.

 

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Reply:

(aa) The total salaries, travel, and accommodation of employees in the department for the last three financial years is shown below:

2020/21 Financial Year:

Expenditure Items	(a)	(b)
	Total budget allocated	Actual expenditure
i) Salaries	184 177 000,00	141 165 000,00
ii) Travel	3 924 000,00	2 384 000,00
iii) Accommodation	501 000,00	275 642,00
Total	188 602 000,00	143 824 642,00

 

2021/22 Financial Year:

Expenditure Items	(a)	(b)
	Total budget allocated	Actual expenditure
i) Salaries	158 954 000,00	140 046 805,00
ii) Travel	9 607 000,00	5 130 416,00
iii) Accommodation	1 410 000,00	872 699,00
Total	169 971 000,00	146 049 920,00

2022/23 Financial Year:

Expenditure Items	(a)	(b)
	Total budget allocated	Actual expenditure
i) Salaries	178 741 000,00	142 026 534,00
ii) Travel	12 510 000,00	7 232 659,00
iii) Accommodation	1 769 000,00	920 170,00
Total	193 020 000,00	150 179 363,00

Total for the 2020/21 to 2022/23 Financial Years:

Expenditure Items	(a)	(b)
	Total budget allocated	Actual expenditure
i) Salaries	521 872 000,00	423 238 339,00
ii) Travel	26 041 000,00	14 747 075,00
iii) Accommodation	3 680 000,00	2 068 511,00
Total	551 593 000,00	440 053 925,00

(bb) The total salaries, travel, and accommodation of employees in the department from 1 April 2023 to 30 September 2023 is shown below:

Expenditure Items	(a)	(b)
	Total budget allocated	Actual expenditure
i) Salaries	167 311 000,00	77 341 594,00
ii) Travel	13 970 000,00	7 002 339,00
iii) Accommodation	1 616 000,00	443 595,00
Total	182 897 000,00	84 787 528,00

 

Remarks: Reply: Approved/Not Approved/Comments

Melanchton Makobe P J Gordhan, MP

Acting Director-General Minister

Date: Date:

Reply:

The Honourable Member will remember that the Judiciary submitted their report entitled “Capacitating the Office of the Chief Justice and Laying the Foundations for Judicial Independence: the next Frontier in our Constitutional Democracy, Judicial Independence” outlining their preferred court administration model to the Executive in 2013. Subsequent to the submission, Cabinet established an Inter-Ministerial Task team in 2017, tasked with preparing a response by the Executive to the Judiciary’s report. When the Inter-Ministerial Committee was dissolved, I was mandated by Cabinet at the beginning of the sixth administration to conclude the work started by the Inter-Ministerial Committee. In this regard, I caused the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to conduct research on an appropriate model suited for our constitutional democracy. This research culminated in a document entitled “Policy Framework on Judicial Governance and Court Administration” comprising a comparative study of the available comparable models whereupon a tentative model that suit the South African Constitution emerged.

Before I approach Cabinet, I took a decision that it would be prudent to share the policy framework with the Judiciary as part of our efforts to consult with that Arm of the State as they are a critical stakeholder in our quest to finalise the court administration model. I have therefore shared the document with the Chief Justice for him to provide us with the necessary inputs before approaching Cabinet. I have been advised that the Chief Justice has, in August 2023, established a Judicial Governance and Court Administration Advisory Committee to consider our proposed policy framework, whereafter he will provide me with the Judiciary’s comments. Once this consultation process with the Judiciary is completed, I intend to table the amended policy framework encompassing the Judiciary’s comments to Cabinet for adoption.

I hasten to indicate that one of the recommendations contained in the policy framework was to transfer the leave dispensation of Judges to the Judiciary. During the consultation process with the Judiciary, we agreed that whilst we wait for the Judiciary’s comprehensive inputs, the leave dispensation for Judges of the Superior Courts should be transferred from the Executive to the Judiciary. Having reached this agreement, I approached the President who duly agreed to amend the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Regulations, 2001 to make provision for the transfer of the leave dispensation of Judges to the Judiciary. So, pursuant to our Policy Framework, the Judiciary is now responsible for managing leave for Judges.

Reply:

1. Currently South Africa is engaged in talks of a visa waiver with Uganda.

2. Nigeria is currently not amongst the countries being considered as this is not amongst the issues being discussed with Nigeria. There is a process to follow when discussions on visa waivers are being considered. For now, Nigeria is one of 34 countries to which an e-Visa was extended.

END

Reply:

(a) The total number of persons from the department was 10, including the Minister and the Deputy Minister.

(b). The total costs incurred will be available once reconciliation of invoices and costs is finalised.

Reply:

According to the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS):

1. (a) Toxicology tests are conducted at three Forensic Chemistry Laboratories (FCLs) in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. The factors that contribute to the backlog include inadequate infrastructure, equipment breaking down, loadshedding, inadequate water supply, the Covid-19 pandemic and shortages in human resources.

Toxicology backlogs as at the 31 October 2023:

FCL	Toxicology backlog	Completed during October 2023
Cape Town	6 825	58
Johannesburg	14 700	206
Pretoria	16 437	101

b) The NHLS has implemented strategies to address the backlogs in toxicology testing at the FCLs. In this regard the blood alcohol testing backlog has been cleared in all laboratories except the Johannesburg FCL.

The NHLS will expand the toxicology capacity in the three laboratories that currently offer toxicology testing to ensure an increase in the processing capacity at these laboratories. To this effect, additional laboratory space has been acquired from the CSIR that will accommodate a new toxicology section for the Pretoria FCL. Similar solutions are being explored for the Johannesburg and Cape Town FCLs. The NHLS have invested significantly in ensuring laboratories are equipped with functional analytic instruments through the replacement of ageing and obsolete equipment and the procurement of additional instruments for the planned expansion in services. Plans are underway to source additional laboratory space that would allow the Durban FCL to expand its service offering to include toxicology testing.

c) Toxicology cases are time-consuming, and this is mainly related to the complex nature and variability of the cases and testing processes as well as the requirement for special reference materials to complete cases. For these reasons, toxicology cases are allocated in batches to each analyst at the beginning of each month and laboratory outputs are measured on a monthly basis. Each toxicology analyst is allocated at least 15 cases per month.

2. The NHLS is determined to implement strategies to clear the backlogs in toxicology testing at the Forensic Chemistry Laboratories. At this stage it would be difficult to determine when the backlogs would be cleared. As can be seen from the various efforts that have been made, the NHLS is working towards clearing the backlog as fast as possible.

END.

Reply:

EASTERN CAPE

(1) (a) (i) (ii) (aa) (bb)

Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in hospitals	Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in clinics	# Attacked by patients
0	4 Circumstances Zwide Clinic Patient threatened Security guard with a gun. Soweto Clinic Staff member in Pharmacy threatened with a firearm by the patient New Brighton Clinic Patient attacked dentist Tshangana Clinic Clerk assaulted by the patient inside the clinic	4
Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Hospitals	Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Clinics	# Attacked by Assailants
0	10 incidents Circumstances Nomangesi Jayiya Clinic Security Guard attacked by 4 thugs. He ran into clinic and locked himself in. Thugs took the exterior security gate with them Staff robbed of personal belongings inside the clinic     Mabandla Rehab Staff Robbed at gunpoint Max Madlingozi Clinic Security Guard and driver of vehicle collecting/delivering of blood samples robbed of personal belongings Service provider (repairing plumbing) robbed of personal belongings inside facility Security guard robbed of personal belongings on 1st day of work at clinic staff robbed of their personal belongings Kwadwesi Clinic Staff Robbed at gunpoint    West End Clinic Security Guard robbed of cellphone at the guardhouse Middle Street Clinic 3 x gangsters chased rival gang member into clinic where they stabbed him inside the clinic.	10
Total Hospital 0	Total Clinic 14 incidents	Grand total 14 incidents

(2) Measures put in place to address the p

• Staff counseled at Wellness clinic
• Security enhancements

FREE STATE

(1) (a) (i) (ii) (aa) (bb)

The Free State Department of Health reports that they have had no cases except for the following:

Pax clinic, two groups from township were fighting each other and the fight ended up at the clinic where one group wanted to finish the member of the other group.

(2) The police were called and positively calmed the situation down. The department increased the security personnel and instructed the district to utilize the hybrid security model to strengthen the security service by appointing the private security company for the clinic to work on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays supplementing the departmental security service.

GAUTENG

1. (a) (i) (ii) (aa) (bb)

Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in hospitals	Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in clinics	# Attacked by patients
3 Tembisa 1 x staff member attacked by patient 2 x staff members attacked by patient at Charlotte Maxeke	1 Circumstances Lillian Ngoyi. Staff member attacked by patient at the clinic	4
Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Hospitals	Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Clinics	# Attacked by Assailants
4 Tembisa Hospital A police officer (boyfriend) shot a nurse assistant. The boyfriend entered the facility with a police vehicle flashing light, a case was opened at the local police station case 203/03/22 The father to a patient assaulted a nurse in the ward at Tembisa Hospital. The matter was reported to Tembisa police station case 650/3/2023. Charlotte Maxeke hospital 2 x security officers were assaulted by Psychiatric patient	0	4
Total Hospital 7	Total Clinic 1	8 Grand total

(2) Approved Security Policy and Access Control Policy were distributed across Gauteng Health facilities. The department is also conducting security assessments on the current status of CCTV cameras.

The Gauteng department of health is in a process to procuring the new security contract for all the department of health facility with the Hybridge model to address all security concern within the province.

KWAZULU-NATAL

(1)`(a) (i) (ii) (aa) (bb) and (2)

Facility	(ii) clinic staff have been attacked and/or threatened by (aa) patients on the premises of health facilities in each province	(b) were the circumstances of each incident in each Province;	what are the relevant details of the measures that have been put in place to address such incidents in each province?
Fort Napier Hospital	08	1 x case of sexual assault (A female Staff was touched inappropriately by a Patient.) 7x cases of physical assault on staff members by the patients.	In the wards staff members are issued with mobile panic buttons, to use in emergency cases. Cleaners are encouraged to work in pairs as much as tasks allow. Staff members are trained on de-escalation techniques. Security officers are allocated in the wards to assist on security issues. Patient risk assessment is ongoing and risk mitigation is implemented as risk changes are noted.
Niemeyer Memorial Hospital	01	The mentally ill patient attacked the nurse with a drip stand whilst under 72hrs observation.	Investigating Officer appointed to conduct investigation with effect from 23 November 2023. Referral of violent /disruptive mentally ill patients immediately to designated psychiatric facilities.
Greys	01	A Female Nurse who was separated from her husband at the time was assaulted by her husband on the hospital parking lot. Security was called to assist but the perpetrator was armed and threatening verbally.	Local SAPS was called but unfortunately arrived after the perpetrator had left. The wife was assisted by security to the Emergency Dept.  the wife completed a J88 in the Emergency Department.   A court order was obtained, and the husband can only access the hospital property as a patient.
Townhill	09	5 x Staff injured while restraining MHCU’s. 3 x Professional Nurses sprayed with fire extinguisher by MHCU. Security officer assaulted by enrolled nursing assistant at the main gate	More staff will be sourced to monitor psychotic patients. Ongoing staff re-training on seclusion of psychotic patients. ENA seconded to another hospital while labor relations investigation proceeds
Northdale	07	All cases of staff being attacked by patients involved acute psychosis exhibited by the patients.	Installation of live CCTV cameras to specific wards. Upgrade security patrols around wards to do crowd control during visiting hours.
Richmond	01
Nkonjeni/ St. Francis Hospital	01	A patient brought by relative jumped and kick the window while the OPD clerk was retrieving his file	Strengthened security at OPD.
Vryheid hospital	14	Nursing staff attacked by psychiatric patients	Assistance by Security Guards. Seclusion of psychotic patients. Staff referred to EAP for grief counselling.
Addington hospital	01	Casualty Staff were threatened by a relative demanding urgent attention.	Security strengthened at Casualty.
KEH & ST. Aidan hospital	01	Staff threatened by a Patient who was intoxicated.
Mahatma Ghandi Memorial hospital	05	DR assaulted by MHCU patient in casualty and the Dr’s cell phone was taken and smashed by patient in male medical ward and had her arm twisted Security and Nurse bitten by MHCU in casualty when restrained nurse trying to administer medication Nurse attacked by MHCU that was refusing admission. Security Officer attacked by MHCU from casualty. The patient pulled the security hair.	Security posted inside casualty and another at entry od casualty. Each security has been provided with two way radios to call for backup.
Wentworth hospital	03	Relatives demanding attention	Installation of CCTV cameras. Security guards are posted to all service point areas.
KwaMashu CHC	01	A security guard was hit by a patient who had requested assistance and the Security had a negative attitude towards the client	PRO attended and cautioned patient. Security was subjected to disciplinary action.
St. Mary’s hospital	03	MHCU patient in OPD and another on one the ward threatened staff. MHCU in ward Confused Patient in the ward. Security attack by patient’s relatives Relatives brought in an assaulted patient and were demanding to be seen immediately. Attacked Security and broke the hospital boom gate.	Matter discussed in OHS Committee Meeting, relevant department to keep in stock soft restrains and improve communication with other relevant stakeholders during hand-overs to ensure that status of all patients is known to the new shift employees. The matter was discussed in the OHS Committee Meeting and information cascaded to the relevant ward. SOP of handling confused Patients developed. Ward strengthened communication during handover between shifts should status of patients change. SOP in place to ensure one relative accompanies the patient that is unable to assist themselves.
G.J. Crooks hospital	02	Staff Member was assaulted by a patient Verbal assault of a Doctor and a Nurse.	Access control was intensified and Security was added.
Phoenix CHC	01	MHCU that had defaulted his treatment punched a staff members in the face.	Security personnel are placed throughout the facility at strategic points to ensure the safety and security of patients, community, staff and the facility.
Thonjeni clinic	01	A Security Officer was shot and killed outside the clinic while on duty.	It was an isolated incident as it was nothing to do with work, except that on the day of incident he was on duty.
RK Khan Hospital	05	All were attacked by Mental Health Care Users in Casualty Department.	An additional 7 beds have been added in the Male Psych ward to avoid keeping patients in Casualty.
Port Shepstone hospital	01	Security Officer assaulted while assisting Nurses to control a MHCU.	More than one Security in assisting to control the violent patient
G.J. Crookes hospital	03	Staff Member was assaulted by a patient. Verbal assault of a Doctor and a Nurse.	Access control was intensified. Priority is given to transfer of mentally ill patients to mental health wards. Staff members were referred to EAP.
Murchison Hospital	02	Staff members attacked by a MHCU.	Provided better measures and counselling of handling the mentally disturbed patients.
Isithebe Clinic	01	Armed robbery by five unknown men.	Investigation conducted by the District Security Coordinator. A case was open at Nyoni Police Station and a Team came to take fingerprints.
KwaMashu CHC	01	A Nurse was assaulted by unruly patient. Security deserted post during incident	Security was dismissed and an additional security was posted
Umkhontokayise clinic	01	Armed robbery by two unknown men who had made a hole in the parameter fence.	Investigation conducted by the District Security Coordinator. A case was open at Nyoni Police Station and a Team came to take fingerprints.
Thokozani clinic	01
Ndulinde clinic -	01	A Nurse was attacked by her boyfriend.	Security guards intervened. No physical injuries were sustained.
Sundumbili clinic	02	Break-in where two staff vehicles were taken at gunpoint. Staff members were threaten by the relatives who were accompany the critical ill patient. Staff members were told to pay a special attention to their patient at gunpoint, if a patient dies staff members will be killed as well.	Additional of security personnel and one roving/ patrol vehicle has been made to check all clinics. A case was open at Nyoni Police Station and a Team came to take fingerprints.
uNtunjambili Hospital	03	A staff member suspected to be intoxicated attacked his colleague	A formal investigation was done which resulted in dismissal. Reported to early warning signs system, PSI was discussed in the meetings Nurses were referred to psychologist
GJGHM	02	Patient was aggressive and he wanted his baby to be discharged	Security guards were trained to handle aggressive patients Nurses were capacitated to identify patients showing signs of aggression and how to manage aggressive patient Explained to the father the cause of child’s admission.
Ndwedwe CHC	01	Doctor was attending to a patient with a gunshot wound with fatalities and the relatives were questioning the doctor.	Security guards were instructed not to allow multitudes to accompany patients to service areas.
Nkandla Hospital	03	Psychiatric patients were aggressive to Staff.	Security bars were installed in the ward.
Eshowe Hospital/Clinics	01	Attacked by intoxicated relative of patient in casualty	Reduce number visitors per patient to one Increased security patrols in casualty backup especially during weekends and after hours Stakeholder engagement with local SAPS Revived security committee, inclusive of SAPS representative
Ndlangubo Clinic	01	Robbery	Security do frequent patrols especially at night. Revived security committee inclusive of SAPS. Community leadership engagement for support.
Greytown Hospital	02	Both staff members were attacked by mental health care users.	Both assaults reported as incidents during PSI Meetings and maximum doses recommended for psych patients especially at night.
Church of Scotland Hospital	02	All staff members were physically handled by the psychiatry patient.	Increased security guards in the wards
Mseleni Hospital	02	The Mental Health Care User became violent slapped the Nurse and attacked the security guard who sustained soft tissue injuries.	Staff members were seen by the medical officer in OPD and referred to the psychologist for psychological support. Staff in-service on the handling of a violent MHCU.
Bethesda Hospital	01	A Nurse was assaulted by a MHCU.	Risk assessment of the work environment done by Safety Officer and risks identified. Staff members referred to Occupational Health doctor.
Madadeni Regional Hospital	09	08 Staff members were attacked by MHCU’s. Stray bullet went through the window at the clinic.
Ladysmith Regional Hospital	07	MHCU’s assaulted staff members on separate incidents. A Medical Officer was pushed and fell in an iron bar.	Emergency Medical care for injuries Health Risk assessments done, quarterly. EAP counselling and debriefing Ongoing Staff training and on management of aggressive patients. Increase security in MHC wards.
Eg &Usher Memorial Hospital	03	In casualty a mental health care user attacked a Nurse with a drip stand. A Nurse in casualty was attacked by an aggressive patient believed to be intoxicated. Professional Nurse was attached by patient relative
Estcourt Hospital	03	Two Security Guards and a Nurse were assaulted by a Mental Health care user who was brought in for admission.

LIMPOPO

(1) (a) (i) (ii) (aa) (bb)

Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in hospitals	Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in clinics	# Attacked by patients
4 Circumstances Kgapane Hospital: Patient threatened a Nurse with a knife, demanding to be injected with a small injection. Hayani Hospital: A MHCU patient attacked 1x Security Guard. Maphutha Malatjie Hospital: MHCU Patient assaulted Security guard. Patient assaulted a Nurse	3 Circumstances Morutji Clinic: Assault of 2 x Nurses by a Patient Relela Clinic: Patient assaulted a Nurse.	7
Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Hospitals	Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Clinics	# Attacked by Assailants
9 Circumstances Pietersburg Hospital: NEHAWU Members threatened 8 members of management with violence and disrupted services Lebowakgomo Hospital: A political party leader of an organization called Defenders of the People (DOP) forced entry and verbally abused the PA to the CEO.	2 Circumstances Sambandau Clinic: 1 x Male Nurse assaulted by armed robbers and robbed of a Car, Cellphones and Cash (R100- 00) Same robbers proceeded to rob 1 x Security Officer of a cellphone.	11
Total Hospital 13	Total Clinic 5	Grand total 18

(2) For all incidents of assault against Nurses and Security, criminal cases were opened, security increased in vulnerable areas and counselling arranged for the affected persons.

Material loss is covered by the SLA with Security company(s) and the Service Provider replaced the lost materials.

Threats and disruptions of services by organised labour are handled through negotiations and where there is no agreement court interdicts are applied for, as it was the case with Pietersburg Hospital.

A court interdict was obtained against the Defenders of the People (DOP)for Lebowakgomo hospital.

MPUMALANGA

(1) (a) (i) (ii) (aa) (bb)

Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in hospitals	Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in clinics	# Attacked by patients
0	0	0
Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Hospitals	Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Clinics	# Attacked by Assailants
1 Circumstances Carolina hospital Staff member was assaulted by a group of young men. Case No 59/06/2023 was opened	5 cases Circumstances Mayflower CHC Staff member were attacked by a group of young men Pholansikazi CHC Three young men robbed and shot an EMS crew member. Case number 147/06/2023 was opened. Dwarsloop clinic Armed robbery and Theft of equipment. Case No 55/7/2023 was opened Jim Brown clinic Intruders came and discharged firearm in the clinic at night. Security was robbed of their belongings. Armed robbery case number 24/07/2023 Empumelelweni CHC Four young men entered the facility through the palisade fence and robbed staff and security officers cellphones and stole computers	6 cases
Total Hospital 1 case	Total Clinic 5 cases	Grand total 6 cases

(2) The MDoH has opened police cases with regard to these incidents.

MDoH, has already at some facilities at is in the process at others of improving physical and electronic security. Amongst these measures are increasing security officers, installed walkthrough metal detectors and a bullet proof glass on guard houses.

NORTHERN CAPE

(1) (a) (i) (ii) (aa) (bb)

Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in hospitals	Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in clinics	# Attacked by patients
2 Circumstances Galeshewe Day Hospital (GDH maternity) female patient slapped the nurse NMH Hospital Security guard was assaulted by Mental patient who was trying to escaped	6 Circumstances Pichard CHC security guard was assaulted by a Patient Wega CHC Assault Fight between patient with visitor and nurse Pampierstad CHC patient threatened to stab the nurse with a sharp object Aggressive patient threatened a nurse Valspan Clinic Aggressive patient threatened a nurse Dr Winston Torres Clinic a nurse was threatened by the patient.	8
Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Hospitals	Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Clinics	# Attacked by Assailants
3 Circumstances Hospital not mentioned Patient’s father assaulted security guard alleging that security man-handled his son. RMS Hospital Unhappy visitor threatened the nurse De Aar Hospital security guard was assaulted by police officer. Police officer refused to be searched	1 Circumstances Ritchie Clinic a nurse was assaulted by her boyfriend	4
Total Hospital 5	Total Clinic 7	Grand total 12

(2) Increased security and involved SAPS

NORTH WEST

(1) (a) (i) (ii) (aa) (bb)

Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in hospitals	Number staff attacked/ threatened by patients in clinics	# Attacked by patients
8	4	12
Circumstances	Circumstances
Witrand Hospital, Mental patient assaulted the staff member Mental patient assaulted the staff member	Park Street Clinic Mental patient attacked 2 staff members.
Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital Arson at Mental Health Care Unit by Mental Patient. Case 554/11/2022 was opened HRT (Refusal of Hospital Treatment) by mental patient who threated nurses. Case 447/04/2023 was opened	Jouberton Clinic Patient who refused to queue threatened staff members
General De La Rey Hospital (v)Patient attacked security guards at the gate Case 282/10/2022 was opened.	Grace Mokhomo CHC (iii)Verbal abuse to a Doctor by a patient under the influence of alcohol.
Mafikeng Provincial Hospital (vi)Patient threatened a doctor (vii)Security Officer was assaulted by an aggressive patient	Botshabelo CHC (iv) Mentally sick patients attacked security officers on duty
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital (viii)Male staff cleaner was assaulted by Psychiatric patient
Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Hospitals	Number Staff Attacked/ Threatened by other Assailants in Clinics	# Attacked by Assailants
13	8	21
Mafikeng Provincial Hospital Health workers were attacked by gangsters at hospital casualty.	Tswelelang CHC (i)Local gangsters were fighting and one got injured and threatened the staff to attend the injured speedily
Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital Group of males (8 in number) forced entry at Ward 5 to check their patient. Group threated the nurses that they must assist their patient fast	Tigane CHC (ii)MMC for Safety and Security threatened staff and attacked patient inside the facility
Koster Hospital Nurse received death threat call from unknown caller. Case 1/4/15-185/2023 was opened,	New Jouberton (N12) CHC (iii)Community members forced entry into emergency unit and threatened nurse on duty needed assistance for their partner who was stabbed,
Tshepong Hospital Doctors were attacked and robbed their cellphones and belongings at gunpointDoctors were threatened by family members due to long waiting time	Orkney Clinic (iv)Job seekers (community members) attacked health worker. Case opened with SAPS,
Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital Staff members on duty were intimidated by community members. Case 497/07/2023 was opened,	Alabama Clinic (v)Nurses were verbally attacked by members of community. Case opened with SAPS
Moses Kotane Hospital Male patient threatened the nurses at Casualty to be assisted first	Empilisweni Clinic (vi)Operational Manager assaulted by officials from legal firm demanding a patient record.
Taung District Hospital Family accompanying patient refused to follow department procedure by opening patient file instead they became violent and threaten nurses and doctors	RB Nzima Clinic (vii)Staff member attacked by unemployed community members demanding removal of personnel not from their area
Taung District Hospital Community members fight outside the hospital premises and followed the one who was taken to hospital for medical attention	Top City Clinic (viii)Staff members were threatened by the local business forum during a site briefing meeting for the renovation of the clinic.
Taung District Hospital Community members fight outside the hospital premises and followed the one who was taken to hospital for medical attention
Joe Morolong Hospital Community members fight outside the hospital premises and followed the one who was taken to hospital for medical attention One of the group was in passion of Firearm threatening Dr, Nurse and security Officers
EMS Station Emergency staff on night duty attacked at gun point. EMS Staff attacked at Jacaranda Informal Settlement by a knife EMS personnel on night shift were chased by a car.
TOTAL HOSPITAL 21	TOTAL CLINICS 12	33 GRAND TOTAL

(2) For some incidents police cases have been opened.

Increased security and involved SAPS

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Reply:

There are no exclusions

Reply:

Work done by the National Treasury over the past number of months has pointed to the need to identify ways to reduce the levels of public expenditure, including structural costs due to the number of public entities.

the dtic-group is therefore reviewing the Standards, Quality Assurance, Accreditation, and Metrology entities to identify whether potential mergers of entities can be effected, whilst enhancing service delivery.

The appointment of CEOs on lengthy fixed term contracts may impact on these. Steps were taken for the appointment of CEOs in the Standards, Quality Assurance, Accreditation, and Metrology institutions prior to the above considerations and the Department is working to align these two processes, taking into account the need for stability.

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a) what are the full relevant details of the person who conducted the reassessment?

The reassessment was conducted by the senior and junior advocates involved in the matter, along with the attorney of record and state accountants attached to the Office of State Attorney, Pretoria.

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b) further relevant details regarding the investigation, including the reasons that the original estimation has nearly doubled?

The advocates that are on brief (on behalf of the State) in the matter initiated the reassessment after reviewing the initial pleadings and records filed in the High Court (Pretoria) during the review application. Discrepancies were found, leading to the discovery of omitted amounts in the initial accounts made by the State Attorney, resulting in nearly doubling the original estimation. This resulted in the revision of the quantification and intimated claim upwards.