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31 March 2017 - NW374

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Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of State Security

What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) price and (d) date on which each vehicle was purchased for use by (i) him and (ii) his deputy (aa) in the (aaa) 2014-2015 and (bbb) 2015-2016 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2016.

Reply:

Minister of State Security:

Make

Model

Year Model

Price

Purchase date

Financial Year

Comments

Mercedes Benz

S 350

2015

R 1 317 517.47

17/11/2015

2015/2016

Mercedes Benz

Deputy Minister of State Security:

Make

Model

Year Model

Price

Purchase date

Financial Year

Comments

Jeep

Grand Cherokee 3.6L

2014

R626 661.00

12/08/2014

2014/2015

Official vehicle Gauteng

Jeep

Grand Cherokee LTD

2015

R547 320.00

31/03/2015

2014/2015

Official vehicle Western Cape

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

31 March 2017 - NW658

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Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police

With regard to sections (a) 2, (b) 10, (c) 12, (d) 12A and (e) 19 of the Sexual Offences Act, Act 23 of 1957, as amended, how many (i) arrests have been made, (ii) arrests for prostitution have been made, (iii) cases have been opened, (iv) dockets were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for a decision and (v) dockets were finalised through an admission of guilt fine for the Pretoria Central Police Station in each of the past five financial years?

Reply:

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

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

31 March 2017 - NW635

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Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Whether a criminal charge of rape has been placed on the court roll against a certain person (name and details furnished); if so, how has he advised the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma, to proceed in this instance?

Reply:

Neither the National Prosecuting Authority nor the South African Police Services are aware of such a complaint.

31 March 2017 - NW504

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Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Since her reply to oral question 117 on 24 August 2016, what progress has her department made in implementing each of the 16 recommendations made in the report of the Ministerial Task Team investigating allegations into the selling of posts of educators by members of teachers’ unions and departmental officials in provincial education departments?

Reply:

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

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

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

 

31 March 2017 - NW638

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Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Whether a certain person (name and details furnished) serves on a select committee run under the auspices of the Minister of Police, Mr N P T Nhleko, and the State Security Agency; if so, (a) what amount has the specified person’s involvement in terms of (i) travel and (ii) accommodation expenses cost and (b) who bears these costs; 2) does the specified select committee meet with the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, on what basis; 3) (a) how many flights has the specified person undertaken since his appointment to the specified position, (b) how many of the flights were in business class, (c) who is responsible for the costs of these flights and (d) what amount did these flights cost; 4) (a) what amount was spent on hotel accommodation for the specified person since his appointment and (b) who is responsible for the costs of the accommodation?

Reply:

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

 

31 March 2017 - NW563

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Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education

What are the details of the total remuneration package received by a certain officer (details furnished) of the SA Council for Educators for the 2015-16 financial year, including the (a) basic remuneration, (b) car allowance, (c) accommodation allowance, (d) credit card allowance and (e) cellphone allowance?

Reply:

The total remuneration was structured as follows:

  1. Basic remuneration: R 997 331
  2. Car allowance: R 415 557
  3. Accommodation Allowance R 78 002
  4. Credit card allowance R NIL
  5. Cell phone Allowance R NIL

 

31 March 2017 - NW544

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Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)What are the reasons that (a) the part-time teachers teaching at the National School of the Arts have not had any salary increase since 2011 and (b) salaries of the specified teachers get paid late every month; (2) on what date of each month are the part-time teachers supposed to receive their salaries?

Reply:

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

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

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

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

31 March 2017 - NW634

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Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Police

Whether the SA Police Service (SAPS) is investigating a case of rape lodged against a certain person (name and details furnished); if so, (2) did the SAPS approach the specified person to collect deoxyribonucleic acid samples at the specified person’s office (details furnished); if not why not; if so, what (a) are the relevant details, (b) is the case number and (c) is the current status of the specified investigation?

Reply:

  1. No, a case docket of rape, where the mentioned individual is allegedly implicated as a suspect, is not being investigated by any member of the South African Police Service.
  2. (a)(b)(c) Not applicable.

31 March 2017 - NW763

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Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police

With regard to sections (a) 20(1), (b) 20(1A)(a) and (c) 21(1A)(b) of the Sexual Offences Act, Act 23 of 1957, as amended, how many (i) arrests have been made, (ii) arrests for prostitution have been made, (iii) cases have been opened, (iv) dockets were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for a decision and (v) dockets were finalised through an admission of guilt fine for the Pretoria West Police Station in each of the past five financial years?

Reply:

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

31 March 2017 - NW727

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Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Police

(1)Whether any research was conducted to compare the levels of brutality of murders on farms with those of murders in urban areas; if not, why not; if so, what was the outcome of this research; (2) (a) how many farm murders were reported since 1 January 2017, (b) in how many cases have weapons been stolen, (c) how many weapons have been retrieved and (d) in how many of the cases have the perpetrators been arrested?

Reply:

(1) and (2)(a)(b)(c) and (d). The information that is required is not readily available. Each case must be verified before the information can be submitted. An extension of three weeks is hereby requested, in order for us to provide quality and correct information.

31 March 2017 - NW659

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Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police

With regard to sections (a) 2, (b) 10, (c) 12, (d) 12A and (e) 19 of the Sexual Offences Act, Act 23 of 1957, as amended, how many (i) arrests have been made, (ii) arrests for prostitution have been made, (iii) cases have been opened, (iv) dockets were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for a decision and (v) dockets were finalised through an admission of guilt fine for the Pretoria West Police Station in each of the past five financial years?

Reply:

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

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

31 March 2017 - NW770

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Terblanche, Ms JF to ask the Minister of Police

With regard to sections (a) 4(a) and (b) 4(b) of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act, Act 140 of 1992, as amended, how many (i) arrests have been made, (ii) cases have been opened, (iii) dockets were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for prosecution, (iv) dockets were finalised through an admission of guilt fine and (v) dockets have been withdrawn in each of the past five financial years to date?

Reply:

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

31 March 2017 - NW657

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Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police

With regard to section 11 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, Act 32 of 2007, as amended, how many (a) arrests have been made, (b) arrests for prostitution have been made, (c) cases have been opened, (d) dockets were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for a decision and (e) dockets were finalised through an admission of guilt fine for the (i) Pretoria Central and (ii) Pretoria West Police Stations in each of the past five financial years?

Reply:

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

31 March 2017 - NW706

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Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of State Security

Did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) Did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belonging of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case?

Reply:

1. (a) No

(b) No

2. (a) No

(b) No

(i) No

(ii) No

(aa) No

(bb) No

31 March 2017 - NW490

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Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education

With regard to a presentation by her department to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 28 February 2017, in which mention was made of progress towards the decolonisation of the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) curriculum, (a) what definition of decolonisation is being used by her department for this purpose, (b) why was the CAPS curriculum not decolonised when it was introduced in 2012 and (c) what will a fully decolonised curriculum look like?

Reply:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

31 March 2017 - NW679

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION

(1)  Did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case? NW738E

Reply:

Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)

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

Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

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

National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)

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

Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB)

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

Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP)

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

Fisheries Management

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

Ncera Farms

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

South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)

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

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

31 March 2017 - NW586

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Cebekhulu, Inkosi RN to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION

In light of the application by Monsanto South Africa (Pty) Ltd to proceed with the general release of a genetically modified multi-event maize product, MON 87460 x MON 89034 x NK603 for the entire region of South Africa, can the Minister confirm or deny that the approval of the trials was based solely on safety and efficacy reports provided by the company? (1) Whether, in light of the application by a certain company (name furnished) to proceed with the general release of a genetically modified multi-event maize product for the entire region of South Africa (details furnished), the approval of the trials was based solely on safety and efficacy reports provided by the company; if not, can he provide the list of all the independent non-industry aligned studies taken into consideration in this process; if so, why were no independent studies conducted or reviewed in this regard; (2) if the trials of both the specified company and independent studies were considered, what differentiates the outcome in South Africa from the findings made in the 39 countries where the specified products and their related herbicides are currently banned entirely; (3) whether, in view of the fact that some of our agricultural produce is exported to various countries, including the countries where the specified products and related herbicides are currently banned, he has considered the ramifications if our agricultural produce for export to these countries is affected by cross-contamination? NW644E

Reply:

No decision has been made on the application by Monsanto for general release of Genetically Modified Maize, event MON87460 x MON89034 x NK603. The application was submitted to the Registrar of the GMO Act on 28 February 2017 and a notice of the application published in three national newspaper in line with the prescribed application process. What was approved under the GMO Act is field trial for Monsanto MON87460 x MON89034 x NK603 maize. Field trials are conducted prior to submission of a general release application and the purpose of field trials is to generate safety and efficacy data. The GMO Act allows for applicants to conduct field trials within the prescripts of the Act and Monsanto conducted the field trials in the 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 planting seasons to collect the safety and efficacy data. Combined data from the two seasons of field trials now forms the basis of the application for general release.

a) and (b) In the current general release application, the safety and efficacy data is contained in the reports from the mentioned field trials. We confirm these are provided by the company in question. This information will be reviewed independently by the Advisory Committee and Executive Council in a scientifically sound manner, taking into consideration recognised risk assessment methods that are currently applied at national, regional and international level; for example, Codex Alimentarius standards.

c) The assumption is that the 39 countries referred to are part of the European Union (EU). This application has not served at EU and therefore a comparison of the outcome of the South African risk assessment cannot be compared to that of the EU. However the EU Commission has approved the individual maize events: NK603 (approved in 2015), MON89034 (approved in 2009) and MON87460 (approved in 2015) maize events for placing on the market for feed or food or for any other uses than food and feed, with the exception of cultivation.

d) South Africa has only authorised the commercialization of genetically modified maize, soybean and cotton. South Africa is a net importer of soybean and cotton. When maize is exported from South Africa, processes are in place to certify the GM status of a consignment in the instance where a country requires non-GM consignment or do not allow the entry of GM maize at all. The 39 countries have not entirely banned GMOs; they still allow imports for food/feed but not for planting

31 March 2017 - NW636

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Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) price and (d) date on which each vehicle was purchased for the use of the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Shaun Abrahams, since his appointment to the specified position on 18 June 2015?

Reply:

a) Make: Mercedes Benz GLE 350d SUV

b) Model: 2016

c) Price: R1 234 157.97

d) The vehicle was procured on 17 March 2016 via G Fleet as part of the RT57 Government Contract as approved by the Minister of Justice & Correctional Services on 27 January 2016.

31 March 2017 - NW566

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Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Was a certain person (name and details furnished) appointed to the position by the outgoing CEO; if not, by whom was the person appointed; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

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

31 March 2017 - NW565

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Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)Did a certain officer (details furnished) of the SA Council for Educators sign a performance agreement for the (a) 2015-16 and (b) 2016-17 financial years; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) did the specified person receive a performance bonus for the 2015-16 financial year; if not, why not; if so, what was the amount received in rand? NW623E

Reply:

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

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

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

31 March 2017 - NW489

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Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(a) What progress has the Ministerial Task Team which was appointed to consider the introduction of History as a compulsory subject in Grades 10, 11 and 12 made to date and (b) when is the report of the task team due to be submitted to her for consideration?

Reply:

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

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

31 March 2017 - NW639

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Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Whether (a) (Furnished details) and (b) (furnished details) resumed their duties at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA); if so, (i) on what date did the specified persons resume their duties at the NPA and (ii) what course of action has he advised the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma, to take in each case?

Reply:

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

 

31 March 2017 - NW656

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Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police

With regard to sections (a) 20(1), (b) 20(1A)(a) and (c) 21(1A)(b) of the Sexual Offences Act, Act 23 of 1957, as amended, how many (i) arrests have been made, (ii) cases have been opened, (iii) dockets were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for a decision and (iv) dockets were finalised through an admission of guilt fine (aa) in each of the past five financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2016?

Reply:

(a)(b)(c)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(aa)(bb)

The information that is required is not readily available. Each case must be verified

before the information can be submitted. An extension of three weeks is hereby requested in order for us to provide quality and correct information.

Note that the Section 21(1A)(b) as mentioned in section (c) of the question does not exist, it might be a typing error and maybe should read 20(1A)(b).

31 March 2017 - NW575

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Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications

(1)With reference to her reply to question 143 on 28 February 2017, (a) over how many days was each specified training session offered, (b) on which dates did the training sessions take place and (c) what is the curriculum breakdown of the content of each training session; (2) (a) what were the (i) rental costs for each venue hired for each training session and (ii) final costs of each training session and (c) for how many days was each venue hired in each case; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who attended each training session offered from each of the three radio stations and (b) where did each training session take place? NW633E

Reply:

Training conducted

Training provider

1(a) No of days

1(b) Dates of training

1(c) Breakdown of schedule

2(a)(i) rental costs

2(a)(ii) total costs

2(c) training duration

3(a) people trained

3(b) venue training

Content Development

SASJA/SAASTA

2 days

19 - 20 February 2016

Science journalism training / reporting

Held as SAASTA training venue. No cost incurred

R184 000

2 days

N/A

N/A

Governance

 

WITS University

2015 academic year

2015 academic year – phased sessions

Advanced radio certificate and station advisory mentoring service

Held at the WITS University. No cost incurred

R674 300

2015 academic year

5 persons per station for the 3 stations

WITS Radio Academy and on site

Grantee Orientation

MDDA

3 days

30, 31 March and 1 April 2016

  1. MDDA Programs
  1. Accountability and reporting
  1. Stakeholder and support programs
  1. Capacity building and skills development
  1. Marketing and advertising

R471 345

R707 000

3 days

N/A

N/A

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

31 March 2017 - NW627

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Stubbe, Mr DJ to ask the Minister of State Security

With reference to his statement made at the press briefing by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster on 5 March 2017, (a) what are the reasons that his department is considering taking measures to regulate social media platforms, (b) when does his department plan on implementing such measures and (d) which avenues will be used to implement these measures?

Reply:

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

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

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

31 March 2017 - NW478

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Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

Whether he, with reference to his reply to question 1155 on 5 May 2016, (a) previously or (b) since he intervened in the sale of the Glencore mine, took similar actions to rescue mining companies and to retain jobs; if not, why did he find it expedient to intervene in this instance by virtue of his position as Minister of Mineral Resources; if so, what are the relevant details, with specific reference to (a) the companies involved, (b) his actions and (c) the outcome of the actions?

Reply:

There are several interventions that can be taken to save jobs depending on the challenges faced by the company. These interventions may include but not limited to interventions as declaration signed by the stakeholders.

Sale of assets might be considered if jobs are to be saved and two parties agrees. This intervention will always be persued if there is high probability that jobs will be saved.

I revived the Mineral and Petroleum Board (MPB) with a mandate to focus on section 52 notices

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

31 March 2017 - NW569

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Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)(a) How many independent schools have been identified as operating illegally in each province, (b) how many of the specified schools have been closed down since 1 January 2014, (c) what are the names of the schools and (d) how many of the schools cater for learners with disabilities; (2) (a) how many independent schools received assistance from the relevant education department in each province to get legal registration since 1 January 2014, (b) what are the names of the specified schools and (c) how many of the schools cater for learners with disabilities; (3) what is the turnaround time to register an independent school in each province; (4) which provincial education departments have (a) posted the list of names of all registered independent schools together with their registration numbers on the website of her department and (b) placed policy documents on the website that regulate the registration of independent schools?

Reply:

(1)       

 

(1)(a) How many independent schools have been identified as operating illegally in each province

(1)(b) how many of the specified schools have been closed down since 1 January 2014,

(1)(c) what are the names of the schools

(1)(d) how many of the schools cater for learners with disabilities

EC

66

4

See Annexure A

0

FS

1

0

See Annexure A

The school indicated that it was assisting learners with disabilities but the owner did not want to follow the correct procedures for school registration.

GP

23

The 23 schools were served to cease operation

See Annexure A

5

KZN

The province has no such schools, they are not known

1

See Annexure A

0

LP

9

0; The nine have submitted applications for registration. Site visits have been conducted for all to verify compliance to the registration requirements. The schools will soon be informed of their registration status.

See Annexure A

1

MP

As soon as it is established that a school is operating without registration, the necessary action is taken to correct the situation.  In cases where the non-compliance areas are too many, the owner/applicant is requested to seize the operation with immediate effect.  Most of the time ‘illegally operating’ schools are guided and supported to become compliant.

0

See Annexure A

N/A

NC

4

0; These are all newly established. Necessary legal procedures will be followed before they are closed down. Where guidance and support is necessary, it will be rendered so that they comply with the policy prescripts

See Annexure A

0

NW

11

All 11 schools mentioned in (a) were served with letters to cease operation

See Annexure A

0

WC

31

11 schools were closed; 5 were registered, and some became tutor centres that tutored learners who were Home Schooled, others just disappeared

See Annexure A

1; Although the school has subsequently been registered

 

(2)

 

2(a) how many independent schools received assistance from the relevant education department in each province to get legal registration since 1 January 2014

2(b) what are the names of the specified schools

2(c) how many of the schools cater for learners with disabilities

EC

1

See Annexure B

0

FS

5

See Annexure B

5;  They do not have special classes for learners with disabilities however; learners experiencing learning barriers are provided with remedial lessons.

GP

23

See Annexure B

5

KZN

0

See Annexure B

N/A

LP

21

See Annexure B

2

MP

10

See Annexure B

Provision for disability is a requirement for registration.  Sufficient proof must be given that learners with especially physical disabilities will be catered for.

NC

5

See Annexure B

All the schools cater for learners with disabilities in an integrated manner. They are not specializing nor discriminating.

NW

11

See Annexure B

0

WC

45

See Annexure B

1

(3)

What is the turnaround time to register an independent school in each province

EC

90 days, if all requirements for registration are met

FS

90 days, if all requirements for registration are met

GP

90 days, if all requirements for registration are met

KZN

90 days, if all requirements for registration are met

LP

9 Months

MP

90 days, if all requirements for registration are met

NC

30 days, if all requirements for registration are met

NW

90 days, if all requirements for registration are met

WC

90 days, if all requirements for registration are met

(4)

 

(a) which provincial education departments have posted the list of names of all registered independent schools together with their registration numbers on the website of her department

(b) which provincial education departments have placed policy documents on the website that regulate the registration of independent schools

EC

Yes

Yes

FS

Yes

No. The documents were available on the website but they were not uploaded when the system was updated. Follow-ups with EMIS and IT to have the addressed.

GP

Yes

Yes

KZN

No

Yes

LP

Yes

Yes

MP

No

Yes

NC

No

No

NW

Yes

Yes

WC

No. The names of all registered independent schools were published in a Provincial Extraordinary Gazette

No. The matter will be addressed

31 March 2017 - NW655

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Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police

With regard to sections of the Sexual Offences Act, Act 23 of 1957, as amended, (details furnished), how many (a) arrests have been made, (b) cases have been opened, (c) dockets were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for a decision and (d) dockets were finalised through an admission of guilt fine (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2016?

Reply:

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

31 March 2017 - NW666

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Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Police

With reference to his replies to (a) question 3723 on 2 November 2015, (b) question 62 on 29 February 2016 and (c) oral question 98 on 25 May 2016, what (i) is the current status of docket CAS 123/03/2014, opened at the Nkandla Police Station regarding eight charges of corruption against the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, in terms of the Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, for his alleged complicity in the alleged misappropriation of public funds to upgrade his personal residence at Nkandla and (ii) are the names of the persons that have been questioned to date?

Reply:

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

30 March 2017 - NW197

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Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Communications

(1) What written authority did she give to the board and/or the management of the SA Broadcasting Corporation to waive the legal obligation of television set owners to buy the required television licence without the necessary ministerial regulation being published in the Government Gazette; (2) will she provide Mr B R Topham with a copy of the specified written authority; if not, why not; if so, by what date; (3) will she gazette the waiving of the specified requirement as she promised she would before the joint meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and the Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Service on 15 September 2016; if not why not; if so, by what date?

Reply:

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

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

30 March 2017 - NW194

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Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Communications

(1) (a) What action has she taken as a result of the enquiry commissioned by the National Treasury into the procurement process for the government-sponsored set-top boxes that are part of the broadcast digital migration programme and (b) (i) against whom and (ii) for what actions are internal disciplinary steps being taken in each case; (2) has she referred the report to any other entity of State for (a) further investigation and/or (b) the instigation of criminal proceedings; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?

Reply:

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

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

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

30 March 2017 - NW803

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Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

With regard to the Minister of Social Development’s reply to question 1505 on 12 May 2015, was there ever a Letter of Agreement signed between the SA Social Security Agency and the SA Post Office; if not, why not; if so, on what date was it (a) signed and (b) terminated?

Reply:

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

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

30 March 2017 - NW434

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Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications

(1) Whether any of the community media projects funded by the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) received any additional funding from any government departments in the (a) 2011-12, (b) 2012-13, (c) 2013-14, (d) 2014-15 and (e) 2015-16 financial years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) which community media projects received additional funding, (ii) from which government departments and (iii) how much funding did the (aa) MDDA and (bb) other Government department(s) allocate in each case; (2) Does the MDDA interact with government departments before any additional funding is allocated by the departments to community media projects in order to establish what allocations need to be made; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

1. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

30 March 2017 - NW573

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Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications

(1)   With reference to her reply to question 141 on 27 February 2017, (a) what was the budget allocation for the specified project, (b) who (i) did the shortlisting and (ii) decided to appoint the specified service provider, (c) what are the full details of the processes followed to appoint the service provider, (d) what is the name of the service provider, (e) what was the total value amount of the contract tendered and (f) what total amount has been paid to the service provider; (2) Whether a tender process was followed to appoint the specified service provider; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the tender process that was followed? NW631E

Reply:

(1)

(a) Budget was R286 500.00

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

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

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

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

(e) Total value of contract was R286 500.00.

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

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

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

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

30 March 2017 - NW371

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Ross, Mr DC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development

What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) price and (d) date on which each vehicle was purchased for use by (i) her and (ii) her deputy (aa) in the (aaa) 2014-15 and (bbb) 2015-16 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2016?”

Reply:

(a) MAKE

(b)MODEL

(c) PRICE

(d) PURCHASE DATE

(i) (aa)

(ii) (aa)

Prior 2014/15

         

Volvo

Cape Town Office

XC90

R 659 728.51

27 September 2011

 

(ii) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe

Mercedes Benz

Pretoria Office

ML500

R 855 696.36

23 January 2014

 

(ii) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe

2014/15

         

Lexus

Cape Town Office

GS350 EX

R 538 048.08

17 September 2014

(aaa) Minister Lindiwe Zulu

 

Lexus

Pretoria Office

GS350 EX

R 542 458.74

02 December 2014

(aaa) Minister Lindiwe Zulu

 

2015/2016

No vehicle purchases took place in this period for the Minister and the Deputy Minister.

2016/2017

No vehicle purchases took place in this period for the Minister and the Deputy Minister.

30 March 2017 - NW195

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Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Communications

(1) Why was the full report of the enquiry that was commissioned by the National Treasury into the procurement process for the government-sponsored set-top boxes (details furnished) not provided to the (a) Portfolio Committee of Communications and (b) Portfolio Committee of Telecommunications and Postal Services as promised to the joint meeting of the specified committees on 15 September 2016; (2) why were selected excerpts of the full report published on her department’s website instead?

Reply:

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

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

30 March 2017 - NW435

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Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications

(1)  With reference to her reply to question 1965 on 30 September 2016, (a) what (i) is the current vacancy rate at the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and (ii) positions are still vacant and (b) by what date will the specified vacancies be filled; (2) (a) how does the new organogram of the MDDA differ from previous organograms, (b) what impact does the new organogram have on the MDDA’s budget and (c) by what date will the new organogram be fully implemented?

Reply:

(1) (a)

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

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

  1. (b)

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

2. (a)

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

2. (b)

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

                                                                                                

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

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

30 March 2017 - NW433

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Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications

(1)   With reference to her reply to question 701 on 11 May 2016, how (a) many (i) new and (ii) established projects were supported and strengthened by the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and (b) much of the MDDA’s budget was allocated in each case in each of the (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, (cc) 2013-14, (dd) 2014-15 and (ee) 2015-16 financial years; (2) What model does the MDDA use to determine how much funding is allocated to supporting new and strengthening established projects; (3) Whether the MDDA provides any alternative uplifting support to community media projects that struggle to survive besides allocating additional funding; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

1. 

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

(aa) 12 in 2011/12,

(bb) 21 in 2012/13,

(cc) 19 in 2013/14,

(dd) 2 in 2014/15 and

(ee) 23 in 2015/16.

(1)

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

(aa) 20 in 2011/12,

(bb) 16 in 2012/13,

(cc) 17 in 2013/14,

(dd) 6 in 2014/15 and

(ee) 27 in 2015/16.

(1)

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

(aa) 2011-12,

(bb) 2012/13,

(cc) 2013/14,

(dd) 2014/15 and

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

 
  1. (b) (aa) 2011-2012
  1. (b) (bb) 2012- 2013
  1. (b) (cc) 2013-2014
  1. (b) (dd) 2014-2015
  1. (b) (ee)2015-2016

NEW

Radio Mafisa – (R 478 285.96

Hweletsa Hope FM - R1 871 739.00

Radio Kaapse Punt - R 1 478 946.75

Mamre News – R 498 381.00

Isajonisi Youth Radio – R 1 688 720.22

 

COSATU – R1 103 156.76

Malamulele Community Radio - R 1 907 926.00

Revival FM - R 1 591 961.80

Ledig Sun – R 479 130.32

Maruleng Community Radio – R 1 706 511.74

 

Namakwa Assoc – R1 026 571.29

NCRF Limpopo - R 150 000.00

Motsile Community Radio - R 1 523 886.07

 

Mpumalanga East Community Radio – R1 674 640.42

 

Greater Tzaneen Community Radio – R1 087 902.40

Greater Tzaneen Community Radio - R 642 882.00

Greater Giyani Community Radio - R 1 506 972.50

 

Nqubeko Community Radio NPC – R1 440 678.40

 

Greater Middelburg – R1 119 570.95

Mash FM - R 1 452 302.94

Lephalale Community Radio - R 1 578 221.80

 

Madibogo Community Radio – R1 910 877.74

 

Kurara FM – R1 575 946.59

Nkomazi FM - R 1 618 801.80

Tshepo Ya Sechaba FM - R 1 577 801.80

 

Kgatleng Community Radio – R1 562 368.54

 

Tshwane CTV – R 997 500.00

Kangala Community Radio - R 1 262 301.80

Haraambe Youth Network - R 150 000.00

 

Bagaka FM – R1 494 720.80

 

ECDC for ECCTV Initaitive – R 360 600.00

Nquthu Community Radio - R 1 531 497.16

KZN Capital Community Radio - R 1 571 534.89

 

Lekoa Community Radio – R1 427 222.46

 

Zenzele News – R 504 091.00

KZN Community Radio Forum - R 150 000.00

LA FM - 107.1 MHz - R 1 578 221.80

 

Ngqushwa FM – R 2 199 911.00

 

Zithethele News on the Go – R 841 400.00

Youth Media Movement - R 594 500.00

Koepel Stereo - R 1 283 738.39

 

Hope FM – R 1 676 984.99

 

Eastern Cape Women Magazine – R1 314 600.00

Radio Mafisa - R 348 285.96

Mozolo FM - R 1 595 801.80

 

Elgin FM – R 1 846 632.00

 

Lisithia Project Management/Kgalakgadi News – R 109 848.00

Village FM - R1 085 400.00

Stafrica Voluntary Association – Nongoma FM - R 1 358 882.61

 

Ikuthani FM – R 1 932 773.40

   

Aganang Community Radio - R 850 000.00

Mmabatho FM - R 1 482 104.98

 

Mogale FM – R1 736 687.36

   

Naledi Community Radio - R 1 279 612.48

The Eye News - Batlabine Foundation - R 485 300.00

 

The Youth Voice – R821 700.00

   

Izwi Lethemba Christian Community Radio - R 1 957 737.16

Inqubo Yabantu Abancinci - R 498 500.00

 

Ulwazi – R850 000.00

   

Sekhukhune Community Television - R 291 500.00

Township Times- R 700 000.00

 

Loxion News – R750 000.00

   

East High College of Excellence - R 500 000.00

Rise ‘n Shine – R 700 100.00

 

Arise and Shine – R619 251.00

   

Rise ‘n Shine Disability Magazine - R 523 400.00

Mmaiseng News – R 700 000.00

 

SMME News - R793 500.00

   

This Ability Newspaper - R 498 600.00

Religious News – R 700 000.00

 

Xplore Magazine - R1 232 600.00

   

ZA Difference - R 499 569.96

   

Elitsha News - R776 800.00

   

Asenze Youth Development Initiative - R 500 830.00

   

Nhlalala News - R696 000.00

         

Community News - R663 244.00

         

Youth Mate News - R606 950.00

STRENGTHENING

Vukani FM – R 792 457.89

Botlokwa Community Radio

Satyagraha – in Pursuit of Truth - Ghandi Development Trust - R 572 800.00

Indonsakusa Community Radio – R 1 777 511.74

Mafikeng FM – R1 904 206.42

 

Motheo FM – R 891 150.80

Witbank / Emalahleni FM - R 500 000.00

Radio Namakwaland - R 499 838.70

Sekhukhune Community Radio – R 1 675 511.74

UMgungundlovu Community Radio – R1 562 582.20

 

Zisize Educational Dev – R 760 256.62

Star FM - R 500 000.00

Kanyamazane Community Radio - R 500 000.00

Kumkani FM – R 1 645 090.46

Radio Riverside – R512 200.00

 

Aganang Community Radio – R 371 200.00

Radio Khwezi - R 498 584.00

Media Training Centre for Health - R 500 000.00

Phetoho News – R 350 000.00

Inkonjane Community Radio – R 805 200.00

 

Takalani Community Radio – R422 400.00

Die Horison - R 627 293.00

NCRF Mpumalanga Hub - R150 000.00

Kuruman Chronicle – R 350 000.00

Greater Giyani Community Radio – R755 200.00

 

Rhodes Music Radio – R345 400.00

Metro News - R 719 760.00

NCRF Gauteng Hub - R 150 000.00

Bushbuckridge News – R 350 000.00

Mohodi FM – R581 200.00

 

Move to the Music – R 416 250.00

Phetoho News - R 782 560.00

Africa! Ignite - R 575 600.00

 

Radio KC – R861 638.32

 

Zebediela Community Radio – R 553 600.00

Nkangala Informer – R 677 400.00

Umthombo Wo Lwazi Youth Services - R 100 000.00

 

Makhado FM – R 563 200.00

 

Radio Turf – R 504 900.00

Kuruman Chronicle - R 655 100.00

Greater Alex Today - R 492 400.00

 

The Voice of Community (Ermelo CR) – R1 872 155.98

 

Satyagraha – R 887 400.00

Nkomazi Observer - R 829 200.00

Seipone Sa Sechaba - R 471 400.00

 

VUT FM – R951 900.00

 

Africa Ignite – R 953 110.00

Inhloso Yesizwe News - R 777 700.00

Siyathuthuka FM - R 912 216.00

 

Ekhephini CR – R 825 200.00

 

Amandla Publishers – R 381 500.00

Ikhwezi News - R 350 040.00

Youth Empowerment Network - Eldos FM - R 243 098.40

 

Poort ‘n Mams FM – R2 160 600.00

 

Proudly Manenburg – R 100 000.00

Puisano News - R 685 120.00

Northwest on Sunday – R 490 000.00

 

Cape Town Television – R1 772 500.00

 

Motsosakgang News – R 649 895.80

Masilonyana News - R 350 015.00

Impact 24/7 – R 490 000.00

 

Dizindaba News – R888 200.00

 

Ikhwezi News – R 442 812.64

Mmegadikgang District News - R 350 015.000

Treasure Magazine – R 490 000.00

 

Ngoho News – R811 120.00

 

Mmegadikgang District News – R 560 145.00

Fabuleux Magazine - R 150 000.00

Fabuleux Magazine – R979 535.04

 

Ezakwazulu News – R746 000.00

 

Chalkline – R 584 540.00

 

Gulova Comic Magazine – R 489 999.96

 

Khanyisa News – R1 081 248.00

 

Bushbuckridge News – R 703 519.52

     

Puisano News - R680 880.00

 

Coal City News –R 366 600.00

     

Eastern Cape Women’s Magazine - R807 000.00

 

Seipone News – R390 000.00

     

Inqubo Yabantu Abancinci - R530 242.00

         

Nkomazi Observer - R603 800.00

         

Mmaiseng News - R626 600.00

         

Religious News - R615 600.00

         

Die Horison News - R615 299.28

         

Children Resource Centre - R760 594.04

         

Metro News - R436 800.00

         

InhlosoYesizwe - R430 200.00

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

30 March 2017 - NW707

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Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

(1)Did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case?

Reply:

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

(1) – (2) No

30 March 2017 - NW349

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Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Communications

What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) price and (d) date on which each vehicle was purchased for use by (i) her and (ii) her deputy (aa) in the (aaa) 2014-15 and (bbb) 2015-16 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2016?

Reply:

Minister Faith Muthambi

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

Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

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

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

30 March 2017 - NW445

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Communications

Whether her department procured any services from and/or made any payments to (a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi, (b) the Progressive Professionals Forum, (c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or (d) the Black Business Council; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what (i) services were procured, (ii) was the total cost, (iii) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (iv) was the total amount paid, (v) was the purpose of the payments and (vi) is the detailed breakdown of such payments in each case?

Reply:

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

b) No

c) No

d) No

i) Not applicable.

ii) Not applicable.

iii) Not applicable.

iv) Not applicable.

v) Not applicable.

vi) Not applicable.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

30 March 2017 - NW576

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Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Communications

With reference to her reply to question 143 on 28 February 2017, (a) what is the total number of persons who made use of the (i) transport, (ii) accommodation and (iii) meals facilities in respect of each training session, (b) what accommodation facilities were used in each case, (c) what is the name of the transport vendor, (d) what form of transport was used and (e) what is the name of the point of departure from where each specified person was transported?

Reply:

Training conducted

Training provider

4(a)(i) No of transport

4(a)(ii) No of accommodation

4(a)(iii) No of

People booked for meals

4(b) Type of accommodation

4(c) Name of transport vendor

4(d) Form of transport

4(e)

Point of departure

Content Development

SASJA/SAASTA

34

34

34

Hotel

Public transport, own transport, flights (SAA)

Buses, cars and flights

Limpopo, North West, Eastern Cape and KZN

Governance

 

WITS University

31

31

31

Hotel

Public transport, own transport, flights (SAA)

Buses, cars and flights

KZN, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Eastern cape

Grantee Orientation

MDDA

132

132

132

Hotel

Public transport, own transport, flights (SAA)

Buses, cars and flights

All provinces

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

30 March 2017 - NW447

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

Whether her department procured any services from and/or made any payments to (a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi, (b) the Progressive Professionals Forum, (c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or (d) the Black Business Council; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what (i) services were procured, (ii) was the total cost, (iii) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (iv) was the total amount paid, (v) was the purpose of the payments and (vi) is the detailed breakdown of such payments in each case?

Reply:

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

(a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi,

No.

b) the Progressive Professionals Forum,

No.

c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or

No.

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

No.

(i) services were procured,

Not Applicable

(ii) was the total cost,

Not Applicable

(iii) is the detailed breakdown of such costs,

Not Applicable

(iv) was the total amount paid,

Not Applicable

(v) was the purpose of the payments and

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

30 March 2017 - NW196

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Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Communications

(a) Which of the three set-top box suppliers who received orders from the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) on 6 August 2015 is taking legal action against (i) USAASA and (ii) her department for the cancellation and cessation of the assembly process, (b) what are the terms of the legal action being taken and (c) what has been the response of (i) her department and (ii) USAASA to the legal action?

Reply:

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

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

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

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

29 March 2017 - NW702

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Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Science and Technology

(1)Did (a) her department or (b) any entity reporting to her participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) did (a) her department or (b) any entity reporting to her participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case?"

Reply:

Entities/Department

(1)

(2)

 

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

     

(i)

(ii)

(aa)

(bb)

(i)

(ii)

(aa)

(bb)

Department of Science and Technology (DST)

The DST did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation

N/A

The DST did not participate in the auction of souvenirs

The DST did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAF)

N/A

ASSAF did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

ASSAF did not participate in the auction of souvenirs

ASSAF did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma

N/A

N/A

 

Entities/Department

(1)

   

(2)

         
 

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

     

(i)

(ii)

(aa)

(bb)

(i)

(ii)

(aa)

(bb)

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

N/A

The CSIR did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

The CSIR did not participate in the auction of souvenirs

The CSIR did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma

N/A

N/A

Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)

N/A

HSRC did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

HSRC did not participate in the auction of souvenirs

HSRC did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma

N/A

N/A

Nation Research Foundation (NRF)

N/A

NRF did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

NRF did not participate in the auction of souvenirs

NRF did not participate in the auction of personal

N/A

N/A

Entities/Department

(1)

(2)

 

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

     

(i)

(ii)

(aa)

(bb)

(i)

(ii)

(aa)

(bb)

   

the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation

         

belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma

   

South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

N/A

SANSA did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

SANSA did not participate in the auction of souvenirs

SANSA did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma

N/A

N/A

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

N/A

TIA did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

TIA did not participate in the auction of souvenirs

TIA did not participate in the auction of personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma

N/A

N/A

29 March 2017 - NW653

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Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

With regard to the order by the Grahamstown High Court which ordered the Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works to reimburse farmers who have repaired damaged roads themselves, what plans have been put in place should similar orders be instituted for roads under the ambit of her department or any of its entities?

Reply:

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

29 March 2017 - NW650

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) Why have the computers in the licence renewal unit in the town of Balfour in the Dipaleseng Municipality in Mpumalanga not been moved with the original move to a temporary building, (b) when will the computers be moved and (c) how are licence renewals and other functions being conducted in the meantime?

Reply:

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

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

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

29 March 2017 - NW625

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Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Transport

With regard to the high accident rate on the N1 between Bela-Bela and Polokwane (a) what was the exact number of accidents in the (i) 2013-14 (ii) 2014-15 (iii) 2015-16 and (iv) 2016-17 financial years, (b) how many people were killed in each financial year, (c) what were the causes of each fatal accident and (d) what actions did her department take to ensure that (i) road users abide by all road rules and (ii) number of fatal accidents is drastically reduced?

Reply:

a) What was the exact number of accidents in

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

(ii) 2014 there were 46 fatal crashes

(iii) 2015 there were 81 fatal crashes

(iv) 2016 there were 97 fatal crashes

b) How many people were killed:

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

c) What were the causes:

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

d) What did the department do:

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

29 March 2017 - NW590

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Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether any entity reporting to her procured any services from and/or made any payments to (a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi, (b) the Progressive Professionals Forum, (c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or (d) the Black Business Council; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what (i) services were procured, (ii) was the total cost, (iii) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (iv) was the total amount paid, (v) was the purpose of the payments, and (vi) is the detailed breakdown of such payments in each case?

Reply:

Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)

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

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

Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)

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

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

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

The SACAA had no need for and therefore did not procure any services from and/or made any payments to (a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi, (b) the Progressive Professionals Forum, (c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or (d) the Black Business Council. As such, question (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), and (vi) are no longer applicable.

Cross-Border Road Transport Agency

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

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

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

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

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

Road Accident Fund

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

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

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

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

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

Road Traffic Management Corporation

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

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

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

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

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

Road Traffic Infringement Agency

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

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

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

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

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

South African National Roads Agency Limited

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)

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

Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)

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

South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)

SAMSA has not made any payment to;

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

Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA)

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

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

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

29 March 2017 - NW710

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Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Transport

(1)Did (a) her department or (b) any entity reporting to her participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event h_osted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) did (a) her department or (b) any entity reporting to her participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case?

Reply:

Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)

1. (b) No, ACSA did not participate in the dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017.

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

Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)

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

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

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

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

Cross-Border Road Transport Agency

(1) (b) The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (CBRTA) did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017;

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

Road Accident Fund

(1) (b) The Road Accident Fund (RAF) did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017;

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

 

Road Traffic Management Corporation

(1) (b) The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017;

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

 

Road Traffic Infringement Agency

(1) (b) The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017;

 

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

South African National Roads Agency Limited

(1) (b) The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) did not participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017;

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

South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)

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

Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA)

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

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

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)

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

Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)

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