Questions and Replies

Reply:

The Micro Agricultural Financial Institutions of South Africa (MAFISA) is a scheme that provides loans to smallholder farmers in the agriculture sector. The loans are provided through intermediaries and not directly by the department. To get the loan, the applicant must meet a set of requirements. The applications for funding are handled by intermediaries and not by DAFF. The intermediaries report to the Department on a monthly basis.

From the inception of MAFISA to date a total of R 408 million has been loaned out to smallholder farmers. Of this amount a total of R187 million has been repaid. The amount repaid account for 45.8% of the total disbursements (repayments are linked to the farming activity e.g. cattle farmers take a longer time to repay whereas cash crop farmers repay in a short period depending on the income cycle).

(b) The repayment timeframe of the loans differs according to the commodity financed. With the effect of drought some clients need extended time to fully settle their loans and this has an impact on repayments. The Department has been involved in discussions with intermediaries on how to handle the situation so that the smallholder farmers can continue to produce on their farms despite the effect of drought.

MAFISA funds are not supposed to be repaid to National Treasury within a given timeframe; they revolve for purposes of continuously granting loans to smallholder farmers. The recalling of MAFISA funds was not because DAFF failed to repay funds to National Treasury. The reason was that the introduction of the Wholesale Finance Facility (WFF) led National Treasury to conclude that it is better to phase out MAFISA and therefore recalled MAFISA funds. Practically the target market of the WFF is not the same target market served by MAFISA.

Reply:

1. (a) Yes. Two staff members were suspended.

         (i) One staff member was suspended for 29 months and the other for 33 months.

         (ii) Cost of remuneration was R1 342 291.59 and R1 026 838.97 respectively.

(b) No, since none were implicated.

2. The matter of legal practitioners who could be implicated was referred to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and HAWKS for further investigation.

3. (a) The Department is the current legal owner of the farms.

(b) Some of the cattle have been sold in order to keep operations going on the farm (purchase of cattle feed, licks, vaccine, fixing of tractor, maintenance of fences, paying wages and burning of firebreaks). Apart from the cattle, movable assets such as farm equipment, household furniture and appliances were accounted for and the assets are still on the farm except for one vehicle that was taken for repairs by the previous caretaker and has not been returned to the farm.

(c) Currently, there are two families of labour tenants occupying the farm houses, namely Mtshali and Mabaso families, who are also in control of the movable assets.

4. Yes, on 27 May 2013, when the farm was handed over from the curator to the Department, all movable assets were accounted for and are still on the farm except for one vehicle that was taken for repairs by the previous caretaker and has not been returned to the farm. The latest inspection was done on 24 August 2016 and all assets were accounted for. The Department will institute legal action against the caretaker for the vehicle since negotiations for the return of the vehicle have failed. The assets are available for inspection on the farm.

5. No movable assets were sold except for cattle to continue operations on the farm. The amount received was R443 825.82 paid over to the curator.

Reply:

(1) Currently there are two families of Labor Tenants that are using the farm houses namely, Mtshali and Mabaso)

(2)(a),(b),(c) Since the farm was returned to the state no members of the Sewpersad, Armmarchand, Roshen and/or Nersha families have benefited in any way.Prior to the farm being forfeited to the state, it was occupied by the Sewpersad, Armmarchand, Roshen and Nersha families. They benefited to the extent of occupation only. The Department is not aware of any financial benefits from operating the farm and does not have access to their financial statements.

(i), (ii) Falls away.

(3) (a) Total cost to the Department was R36 999 732.82

(b) - Purchase price for Land – R27 244 556.00

- Total Livestock costs- R 6 136 400.00

- Agricultural implements- R 574 500.00

- Developmental costs- R 2 500 000.00

- Conveyancing costs - R 100 451.00

- AFU costs- R 443 825.82

Reply:

The Strategic Fuel Fund compiles its Annual Financial Statement in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) that prescribes that an entity must account for transactions not only on a cash basis but also on an accrual basis.

Therefore the Transfer in question is an accrued expense as a result of the application of the provisions of Section 3(A)(c) of the CEF Act applicable to the sale of Strategic Stock and that was yet to be transferred to the Equalisation Fund.

Reply:

1. The information is provided in the table below:

CUSTOMER	CRUDE OIL (BASRAH)	(b) CRUDE OIL (BONNY)	(c)TOTAL REVENUE (US$ )
	Volume sold (bbls)	Volume sold (bbls)
Venus/Glencore	-	3 000 000	$90 224 970
Vitol	3 000 000	-	$78 606 000
Taleveras	2 000 000	2 000 000	$112 000 000
TOTAL		$280 000 000

2. Yes all the payments for the products sold have been made.

Customer	Payment receipt date
Venus/Glencore	04 March 2016
Vitol	11 March 2016
Taleveras	25 February 2016

3. The contract review currently underway will assist in determining the options for SFF.

Reply:

1. (a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) The MDDA publishes advertising revenue generated by each small community print media project which is supported by the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) via the Milele Group and the Government Communication Information System (GCIS) in its annual report. These are available on request. The MDDA does not have direct access to detailed advertising income until it receives annual reports from media buyers and the GCIS. To provide a comprehensive breakdown per community print project requires a survey in order to give justice in responding to this question as we do not have readily available information within the specified time.

(b) Information on advertising revenue generated by each small community print media project which is supported by the MDDA via the Milele Group and the GCIS is consolidated on an annual basis for publication in the MDDA annual report. The MDDA does not have direct access to detailed advertising income until it receives annual report from media buyers and the GCIS. To provide a comprehensive breakdown on advertising revenue generated per community print project since 1 April 2016 requires a survey in order to give justice in responding to this question as we do not have readily available information within the specified time.

2. (a) Yes, the MDDA has succession plans in place to assist small community print media projects in mitigating instabilities affecting the delivery of planned targets, via established partnerships to capacitate the print sector on content development. These partnerships include arrangements with Soul City, AIP, SAASTA and SEDA, ongoing engagement with the Big4, ongoing engagement with the GCIS on media buying and planned engagement with SALGA and all state organs on media buying.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

Details as to the member’s medical condition cannot be disclosed as it would be a violation of doctor and patient privilege.

Reply:

1. The Board was dissolved and the SETA was placed under Administration. In 2015, the Administrator undertook one trip and a report was submitted.

2. Yes, the report is available on request.

3. No staff member was appointed to act in the position of the Administrator whilst he was travelling.

 

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QUESTION 2472 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

Reply:

1) The Annual Performance Plan of the DMV for 2015/16, which was adopted by Parliament, set the target of providing 8000 military veterans with access to health care. As of 31st March 2016, 8 264 military veterans were authorised to access health care services adding to a total accumulative number of 14 666 as from the 2013/14 financial year to the 2015/16 financial year. This is the indicator the department reports on in the Annual Report and is aligned with Section 5 (1)(i) of the Military Veterans Act, Act 18 of 2011, which of speaks to “access to health care.” As part of its strategic planning processes the department is discussing other indicators which can be used to measure access to health care.

2): The expenditure incurred is for military veterans who have received the healthcare services.

Reply:

(1) with reference to the summary report which indicates that her department is still busy with investigations of irregular expenditure that occurred in 2015-16 financial year, (a) how far have the specified investigations gone and (b) by what date can a report on the specified investigations be expected;

Response:

(1)(a) The Financial Misconduct Committee of DMV is busy considering each of the incidents. They will be reported to the Accounting Officer for action.

(1)(b) Scopa has given the Department till the middle of January to report on the investigations and consequent management actions taken. The Accounting Officer is aiming to complete these actions by the 15 January 2017.

(2) what steps has she taken with regard to her department’s disregard of the recommendations of the Auditor-General and concerns of the Portfolio Committee on Defence; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

Response:

(2) I am not aware of what issues the Honourable Member is referring to. However the Portfolio Committee has developed a dashboard of issues for the department to report on and the department is following this plan.

Question (3)

What steps is her department taking to ensure that there is no poor performance with regard to rendering services to the destitute military veterans whilst the officials of the department receive performance bonuses; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

Response: I have ensured that a full complement of DDGs, a new CFO and an acting DG have been appointed. They have entered into performance agreements to which they are being held responsible.

The department is in the process of reviewing the organisational structure to address capacity issues. In addition to that the department has developed its service delivery model to enhance service delivery.

(4) does her department have a policy to hold officials personally responsible for delinquency or dereliction of duties; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

Response:

(4) The Department utilises the Public Service Prescripts; Public Service Act, SMS Handbook and Public Service Regulations to hold officials accountable. Regarding Finance and Supply Chain Management the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations are utilised.

(5) how does her department justify the approval of bonuses while there are outstanding performance contracts?

Response: The level 1-12 employees were paid performance bonuses after being assessed by their respective managers and supervisors. The department did not award performance bonuses for SMS Members. By direction of the then Acting Director-General employees were instructed to submit their Performance Agreements. All except one SMS member have submitted Performance Agreement by 1 December 2016.

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Reply:

(a) The SABC monitors television audiences in terms of monthly audience share.

(b) Advertising revenues are presented excluding Agency Commission, Credit Notes, and Compensation. The revenues received by the organisation fluctuate according to seasonality and available spend by advertisers.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(a) NexTV CEO Africa 2016, was an exclusive event that brought together the Anglophone and Francophone markets of Sub Saharan Africa to discuss strategic ventures, regulatory issues and will be a fantastic accelerator for business and for lobby in the broadcasting industry going forward. Minister Faith Muthambi was invited to participate and give a keynote address at the opening session of the two-day summit, where she addressed delegates on the digital television revolution in Africa.

(b) (i) & (ii)

• Ms Basani Baloyi: Chief of Staff;
• Mr Sandile Nene: Special Advisor to the Minister; and
• Mr Nthambeleni Gabara: Assistant Director: GCIS SANews Unit.

(c) (i) R 184 420.44

    (ii) Accommodation: R44 949.50

        Flights: R 121 459.66

        Travel allowance: R18 011.28

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

At the end of 2014/15, the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) had an over commitment of R292 million and an operational deficit of R174 million. There were also serious problems regarding non-compliance with the Skills Development Act in the awarding of Discretionary Grants. As part of the administration process, policies and standard operating procedures were developed to govern the awarding of Discretionary Grant funding. As a result, SASSETA only began to implement most of its Discretionary Grant awards in the last two quarters of 2015/16, and as a result most of the learners will only complete their courses in 2016/17.

a) 47 Grants were awarded.

b) The following institutions were awarded grants:

• Mopani South East TVET College
• Department of Defence in partnership with the Tshwane South TVET College
• Department of Defence in partnership with the Northlink TVET College
• Department of Correctional Services
• Umfolozi TVET College
• Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
• National Prosecuting Authority
• Umgungundlovu District Municipality
• Independent Police Investigative Directorate
• Majuba TVET College
• NPA with Kalideen Management Services (Pty) Ltd as the accredited training provider
• Empower Training Services with Enforce as the accredited training provider
• Servest Security (Pty) Ltd
• NPA with Ramazwi Security Services and Training Agency (Pty) Ltd as the accredited training provider
• EEL Protection Services
• Nomaduku Security Services
• Vuco Security and Umgungundlovu Municipality
• OR Tambo District Municipality with PE Traffic College as the accredited training provider
• Department of Justice and Constitutional Development with in house accredited Justice College as the accredited training provider
• Fidelity Security
• Popo Protection Services
• Department of Correctional Services in partnership with North West University
• Mapheto Business Enterprise
• Department of Correctional Services in partnership with North West University
• NPA in partnership with University of Pretoria.
• Romula Security
• Department of Correctional Services with Lesedi Guarding & Training Services as the accredited training provider
• Sharks Protection
• Department of Justice in partnership with University of Pretoria
• Security for U
• SAPS in partnership with University of Pretoria
• Department of Home Affairs
• Various Accredited Institutions of Higher Learning
• Various Public Tertiary Institutions
• University of Pretoria
• UNISA
• National School of Government
• University of Witwatersrand
• University of Witwatersrand
• Various TVETS and at SAPS, DOJ and Home Affairs

c) 1 589 Learners completed their training programmes.

d) The following qualifications were received:

• 1 year NQF
• 3 year NATED Levels to N1 - 3
• 1 year Learnership NQF Level 4
• Service Certificates
• University WIL Service Certificate
• National Certificate Road Traffic Law Enforcement
• University Certificate as a module in post graduate diploma
• Firearm certification in terms of the Firearm Control Act
• Degrees and Diplomas
• National School of Governance Certification
• University Certification in Defence and Security Management
• Diploma in Nursing
• Postgraduate Diploma

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QUESTION 2444 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

Reply:

The SABC has not provided any funding assistance and sponsorships to the above-mentioned entity.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

In terms of a detailed breakdown of the Department’s budget for universities in terms of the size of each component of the (a) block grants, (b) earmarked grants and (c) any other relevant grant awarded (i) in each of the past 10 financial years, please refer to the 2015 Public Report on the State Budgets for Universities (Annexure A). As seen in the report, the state budget for universities, including allocation for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) increased from R9.878 billion in 2004/05 to R30.338 billion in 2015/16.

(ii) For the financial year starting 1 April 2016, the following table reflects the updated budget from National Treasury for 2016/17 as per the updated Ministerial Statement issued in July 2016 (Annexure B). As seen in the table below, the block grant increased from R19.561 billion in 2014/15 to R25.3 billion in 2017/18, earmarked grants increased from R4.589 billion in 2014/15 to R6.241 billion in 2017/18, and grants to institutions such as NSFAS increased from R3.914 billion in 2014/15 to R7.551 billion in 2017/18.

see the link for the table: http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW2628TABLE.pdf

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QUESTION 2628 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

Reply:

(1) (a) MVHPA is the Military Veterans Health Professional Association, a network of service providers which provided military veterans with access to primary healthcare services prior 2014.

(b) The Department of Military Veterans signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Military Veterans Health Professional Association (MVHPA) on the 23rd May 2013. This was followed by a partnership between DMV, South African Military Health Services (SAMHS) and MVHPA on a program to conduct healthcare assessment for all qualifying military veterans in order to obtain their disease profile as well as provision of related treatment and referral for appropriate level of healthcare. An agreement existed between MVHPA and SAMHS but no Service Level Agreement was in place to formalize the arrangement between DMV and MVHPA and hence the finding by the Auditor-General that the relationship was illegal, which rendered all payment transactions made to MVHPA irregular.

However the service still had to be rendered until another service provider was appointed.

Question (2)

What is her department’s position with regard to the perception of double standards on how it deals with perceived or actual irregular service provider contracts, given the dispute on the current service provider contract that is currently in court;

Response (2): The question refers to matter that is currently in court and is consequently sub judice. In terms of Rule 89 of the National Assembly, “No member may reflect upon the merits of any matter on which a judicial decision in a court of law is pending.”

Question (3)

whether she has found that there are personal relationships between theowners or managers of the company and current senior managers of (a) her department and/or (b) her Ministry; if so, (i) what is the nature of the relationship and (ii) has this been disclosed in any way;

Response (3):

No personal relationships have been disclosed and the department is not aware of any. The department is awaiting the outcome of a Public Service Commission investigation into this matter.

Question (4)

(a) what amount was paid to the MVHPA and (b) when was the last payment made to them;

Response (4):

(a) Total amount paid is R14 883 532.00. (b) The last payment was made on 17 October 2014.

Question (5)

whether she has found that there are military veterans who might have died as a result of lack of access to health care services; if not, what has been done to investigate whether the lack of access to health care contributes to the deaths of military veterans; if so, how many military veterans have died as a result of lack of access to health care services? NW2711E

Response (5):

The Department entered into an MoU with SAMHS to afford military veterans access to health care. The department is not aware of any cases where Military Veterans have died as a result of lack of access to health care services. If the honourable member knows of such cases he is encouraged to report them to the Minister.

Reply:

1. Brand South Africa

2014/15
	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	35	36	15 business 20 economy	29 business 7 economy	R 1 023 666	R 210 257
Board Members	4	8	Business	Business	R 585 067	R 465 491

2015/16
	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	26	53	12 business 14 economy	17 business 36 economy	R 787 680	R 354 074
Board Members	N/A	N/A	-	-	-	-

2. Film and Publication Board

2014/15
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	7	64	7 business	All domestic	R1 394 568	R602 755
Board Members	4	13	4 business	All domestic		R99 885

2015/16
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	9	81	8 business 1 economy	All domestic	R1 533 248	R644 238
Board Members	6	18	6 business	All domestic		R123 396

3. Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

2014/15
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	18	59	13 business 5 economy	59 economy	R 637 984	R 399 444
Board Members	29	40	29 business	40 economy	R 806 054	R 254 697

2015/16
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	35	100	20 business 15 economy	100 economy	R 764 140	R 536 455
Board Members	14	26	14 business	26 economy	R 617 475	R 203 923

4. Media Development and Diversity Agency

2014/15
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	0	90*	-	Economy	-	361,839.38
Board Members	0	53*	-	Economy	-	249,010.22

*These numbers are subject to verification

2015/16
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	2	82*	Economy	Economy	65,663.74	328,164.42
Board Members	1	91*	Economy	Economy	61,304.72	366,308.68

*These numbers are subject to verification

5. South African Broadcasting Association

2014/15
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	35	36	Business X 15 Economy X 20	Business X 29 Economy X 7	1,023,666	210,257
Board Members	4	8	Business	Business	585,067	465,491

2015/16
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	12	179	Business	Business x 60 Economy x 119	1,091,146.67	1,971,593.75
Board Members	0	33	N/A	Business x 32 Economy x 1	N/A	312,996.73

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

1. There is no limit on the number of times funding is allocated to a small community print media project through the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA). Funding is allocated after a detailed assessment has been conducted on the basic needs of the applicant and a situational analysis by the MDDA. Consideration is taken based on available budget in each financial year.

 a) There is no limit on the number of times funding is allocated to a small community print media project through the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA). The current funding cycle is allocated to cover a period of 12 months, however the grant agreement is signed to cover 18 months in order to allow ample time for reporting, capacity building and compliance.

 b) Details are covered in the grant in aid agreement and a sample of an existing agreement can be made available on request. Funding is allocated in tranches to ensure compliance and monitoring.

 c) Projects that are recommended for additional support must have demonstrated good management practices and have complied with the previous grant agreement. Monitoring is an ongoing process taking place in various forms, including desktop and telephonic assessment, validation of reported information and site visits.

2.

a) Yes, the MDDA has in instances in the past five financial years allocated more funding to small community print media projects than what the applicants requested.

b) Yes, the MDDA has in instances since 1 April 2016 allocated more funding to small community print media projects than what the applicants requested.

  (i) The MDDA Board considers and approves additional support to that requested by the project based on an in depth assessment of the needs of the applicants, and taking consideration amongst others the socio economic challenges of the applicant.

(ii)

(aa) For Q1 and Q2 of 2016/2017, the MDDA did not allocate more funding to the small community print media projects than what the applicants requested. However, the Board approved increases to the recommended budgets submitted by the project team in the following cases: Seipone News, Ikhwezi News, Seipone Times, Glimpse Magazine, Disability Magazine, Amandla Magazine, and Lekunutu News. The Board approved these increased amounts based on needs assessment during adjudication.

(bb) The amounts (aaa) requested and (bbb) allocated and (iii) motivation for the variance in each case are provided in the table below.

	Project Name	District Municipality	Province	Amount Requested (aaa)	Amount Approved (bbb)	Board Motivation for the variance in each case (iii)
Small Commercial (Strengthening)	Seipone News	Capricorn District	Limpopo	R1 306 000	R 663 400	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Small Commercial (Strengthening)	Ikhwezi News	OR Tambo District Municipality	Eastern Cape	R645 695.04	R 557 312	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Small Commercial (New)	Seipone Times	Thabo Mofutsanyane District	Free State	R818 000	R 659 600	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Small Commercial (New)	Glimpse Magazine	Ngaka Modiri Molema District	Northwest	R1 307 340.01	R 414 176	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Community Print (Strengthening)	Rise & Shine Disability Magazine	Buffalo City	Eastern Cape	R758 430	R 427 700	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Community Print (Strengthening)	Amandla Magazine	City of Cape Town	Western Cape	R1 495 000	R 547 000	Include Social Media Platform @ R12,000 requested include Reading Groups/Amandla Forum (the project to choose to implement any) @ R120,000
Community Print (New)	Lekunutu News	Waterberg District	Limpopo	R1 056 600	R 467,561.64	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Small Commercial Print (New	Ganyisa	Dr Ruth Mompati District	North West	R778 6000	R536 600	Approved as recommended
Small Commercial Newspaper (New)	KZN Community Newspaper	City of Ethekwini	Kwazulu Natal	R 1 582 620	R 843 000	Approved as recommended
Community Print (New)	Malatsi Media	City of Tshwane	Gauteng	R 2 000 000	R 700 000	Approved as recommended
Small Commercial Newspaper (Strengthening)	Winelands Echo	Cape Winelands District	Western Cape	R1 219 524.74	R 723 696	Approved as recommended
Small Commercial Newspaper (Strengthening)	Nthavela News	Capricorn District	Limpopo	R1 169 300	R 765 600	Approved as recommended

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

Response

The matter is sub judice and therefore no further comment is possible at present in terms of Rule 89 of the National Assembly which says, “No member may reflect upon the merits of any matter on which a judicial decision in a court of law is pending.”

(2) whether a certain person (name furnished) or any official of her department involved in the alleged irregular contract has been called to any disciplinary enquiry given the devastating consequences of the dispute; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

Response

The Public Service Commission is busy with an investigation into this contract and the processes followed in awarding it. DMV is awaiting the outcome of the investigation.

(3) whether she has found that corruption might be the real reason behind the dispute and these serious allegations levelled against a certain person (details furnished); if so,

Response

DMV is awaiting the outcome of the Public Service Commission investigation and will act on its recommendations.

(4) has her department investigated these serious allegations of corruption; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

Response

DMV is awaiting the outcome of the Public Service Commission investigation and will act on its recommendations.

(5) whether her department provided protection for the whistle-blower in this matter as provided for in the Protected Disclosures Act, Act 26 of 2000; if so, (a) what steps has her department taken to ensure that the whistle-blower is not targeted and (b) what are her department’s plans to fight corruption? NW2708E

Response (5)

The investigation into the Zeal contract arises from internal processes of the department and steps I took as the Executive Authority in October 2015, after the matter was brought to my attention, to request the Public Service Commission to begin an investigation.

The Public Protector has confirmed in writing that an official of the DMV lodged a complaint to their office on 3 June 2016. As this disclosure was made long after I asked the Public Service Commission to investigate the matter, I am taking advice as to whether this can be considered a protected disclosure in terms of the Protected Disclosure Act of 2000.

Reply:

(a) Radio audiences are measured quarterly and not monthly. There was a significant change in radio audience research methodology during the period in question (from previous SAARF RAMS to BRC RAM) and the findings are thus not comparable. The following graphic was derived from the first BRC RAM research released in August 2016.

 

(b) Advertising revenues are presented excluding Agency Commission, Credit Notes, and Compensation. The revenues received by the organisation fluctuate according to available spend by advertisers.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

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Question 1: Whether, in respect of the AG’s 2015-2016 Annual Financial Report and with specific reference to her department, and in view of the general perception that public servants find it easy to be involved in fruitless litigation cases mainly because the State funds the cases and not the individuals behind them, there is a policy regulating the management of litigious matters of her department; if so, who is responsible for litigation processes within the department?

Answer 1:

Yes, the department has a “Policy on the Management and Administration of Civil Claims (Including Legal Representation and Legal Opinion) in the Department of Military Veterans”. The Director Legal Services is responsible for litigation processes within the department.

Question 2: How does her department account for the amount of R205 million regarding potential liability?

Answer 2: It is reported as a contingent liability in Note 16.1 to the 2015/16 Annual Financial Statements.

Question 3: How many court cases is the DMV involved in?

Answer 3: The DMV is involved in eight court cases; Of the eight cases, two relate to labour relations and six are contract related.

Question 4: Whether the department does conduct a risk profiling of the cases to assess chances of success?

Answer 4: Legal Services does determine the merits of each case and also attempts to mediate a matter in order to resolve it amicably without having to resort to litigation. This is done in conjunction with the State Attorney, where applicable.

Question 5: Whether there is a cost benefit analysis done when cases are allowed to go to Court, if so, what are the relevant details, if not, why not?

Answer 5: Yes a cost benefit analysis is done for all cases involving the department. The cost benefit analysis is also addressed in the mediation process where the department attempts to settle matters amicably without resorting to court. When a letter of demand is received the process starts to resolve the matters without court processes. Where summons was issued and parties have entered into a settlement agreement, the settlement agreement is then made an Order of Court. It is only in exceptional cases where matters are referred to Court for a decision.

Reply:

The disclosure of employee remuneration is against employee regulation. Any payments made in the current financial year will be disclosed in the 2016/17 Annual Report.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

This matter forms part of the enquiry therefore the SABC cannot at this stage respond to this question.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

Response

Question (1):

The department is busy with an employee satisfaction survey in order to identify issues affecting morale amongst employees. The department is also conducting a skills audit to ensure that employees are placed appropriately according to their skills. These will be reported once they are completed.

The newly appointed Acting Director-General has begun a process of interacting with employees to inform them key developments in the department engage in team building and improve morale.

Question (2) Given the reported lack of relevant expertise on skills in the specified report, does her department have a policy regarding the recruitment of senior managers; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

Response

The Department has a Recruitment Policy and it is implemented in line with Public Service Commission requirements for Public Service Recruitment practices.

Question (3) Does her department have a fair and transparent recruitment policy that prevents patronage and allows capable candidates to be appointed; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details

Response

All appointments within the department are done through the Public Service Regulations, Part VII. Procedures for Appointment, Promotions and Termination of Service. Our recruitment policy is transparent and fair.

Question (4): (a) By what date will existing vacancies be filled and (b) what is the cause of the delay in the appointment of permanent director-general

Response

(a) The department is in a process of filling all the posts and priority is being given to the two service delivery branches – Socio-Economic Support and Empowerment and Stakeholder Management. It is hoped this will be completed by the end of the financial year.

(b) The interview and evaluation processes for the appointment of the Director-General was completed. However, due to administrative challenges between DPSA and DMV the process was stalled. It is hoped that this post will be permanently filled soon.

Reply:

Due to the security implications of this question, a response can only be provided in a closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

Reply:

(1) What steps has she taken to (a) monitor and (b) correct (i) the tangible capital asset register (ii) irregular expenditure (iii) organogram and (iv) reported failures as indicated by the Auditor-General in respect of the corporate services branch of her department;

Response:

(i) Assets Management:

(a) Monitoring: A permanent assets management unit has been approved by the Executive Committee. This unit will ensure that all assets of the department are fully accounted for all the times.

(b) Correction: During 2015/16 Financial Year, the assets register was reconstructed and reconciled with annual financial statement. The remaining item is the finalisation of the verification process which is currently at 80% completion.

(ii) Irregular expenditure:

(a) Monitoring: The registers have been compiled for each of the years and these are reconciled to the annual financial statements.

(b) Correction: The Irregular and Fruitless and Wasteful expenditure dates back to 2013/2014 financial year. The Financial Misconduct Panel has been formed and approved by the Accounting Officer. The Panel has been tasked to expedite the investigations. The timeline given by Executive Authority is 15 January 2017.

(iii) Organogram

(a) Monitoring: The organogram is closely monitored by HR with continuous engagements with branches concerned.

(b) Correction: The ideal organogram has been developed by the Department and continuous engagements with DPSA are in place.

(iv) Reported failures by AGSA

General failures as noticed by AGSA are as follows:

• Percentage of staff attending training
• Lack of consequence management to staff without Performance Agreements.
• Vacancy Rate on funded posts
• Non adherence to 30 days payment rule

(a) Monitoring: All of the above are presented at monthly management meetings. Where gaps may exist, action plans are put in place to correct such.

(b) Correction: The skills audit will be completed by the end of quarter four. All SMS performance agreements except for one, are in place. With the current funded structure where posts favours administration, a rebalancing exercise is being undertaken by the Department to address capacitation of Service delivery branches. This is being done whilst a consultative process is in place with DPSA. The issue of 30days payment rule is being addressed by re-looking and changing the invoice handling exercise.

Reply:

This matter is a subject of an on-going legal case and therefore sub-judice. Thus, the SABC cannot at this stage respond to the question.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

Response (1):

Dates for the hearing of court cases are set by the judiciary. The department is finalizing its papers in this matter and hopes that a court date will be set for early 2017.

(2) Whether a risk assessment was done in relation to the specified court case with regard to the potential financial and human costs? NW2707E

Response (2): The merits of the case where looked into and the human and financial costs were taken into consideration by the before the matter was referred to Court.

Reply:

The results of forensic related investigations are often detailed in a forensic report.

These reports are often used for several purposes. It is important to take note of the legally privileged and confidential information contained in forensic reports. Due process and protocols of releasing such information should be followed especially if such reports have not been released to the public domain.

It is advisable that a note which reads: “this document is intended only for the use of the person named herein and may contain legally privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this document, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this document is strictly prohibited”.

The member should therefore be aware that Government departments and its entities accounts for such related information by tabling annual reports every year and this document, inclusive of this line item (i.e. Disciplinary action/termination) are audited by the Auditor General, who makes recommendations on any findings. Annual Reports are widely available to the public.

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Reply:

a) With regard to 66 remaining schools without sanitation, all the schools are currently at different stages of implementation and will be completed during the current 2016/2017 financial year.

b) With regard to 81 remaining schools without water, all the schools are currently at different stages of implementation and will be completed during the current 2016/2017 financial year.

c) With regard to 571 remaining schools without electricity, all the schools are currently at different stages of implementation and will be completed during 2017/2018 financial year.

Reply:

The reprimand was in the form of a letter to the Minister of Mineral Resources dated 23 September 2016. The Minister apologised for his statement.

Reply:

ALEXKOR SOC LTD

(a)	R NIL
(b)	(i)	R NIL
	(ii)	R NIL

DENEL SOC LTD

Rb’s

Local currency denominated debt	3 717
Foreign currency denominated debt	0
Total debt	3 717

(a)	R 3 717 000 000.00 (Three Billion Seven Hundred and Seventeen Million Rands).
(b)	(i)	R 3 717 000 000.00 (Three Billion Seven Hundred and Seventeen Million Rands).
	(ii)	R NIL

ESKOM SOC LTD

Rb’s

Local currency denominated debt	218
Foreign currency denominated debt	115
Total debt	333

(a)	R333 000 000 000.00 (Three Hundred and Thirty Three Billion Rands).
(b)	(i)	R 218 000 000 000. 00 (Two Hundred and Eighteen Billion Rands).
	(ii)	R 115 000 000 000.00 (One Hundred and Fifteen Billion Rands)

SAFCOL SOC LTD

Rm’s

Local currency denominated debt	73.138
Foreign currency denominated debt	0
Total debt	73.138

(a)	R 73 138 033.84 (Seventy Three Million One Hundred and Thirty Eight Thousands and Thirty Three Rands and Eighty Four cents).
(b)	(i)	R 73 138 033.84 (Seventy Three Million One Hundred and Thirty Eight Thousands and Thirty Three Rands and Eighty Four cents).
	(ii)	R NIL

SA EXPRESS SOC LTD

Rm’s

Local currency denominated debt	1077
Foreign currency denominated debt	147
Total debt	1224

(a)	R 1 224 000 000. 00 (One Billion Two Hundred and Twenty Four Million Rands).
(b)	(i)	R 1 077 000 000.00 (One Billion and Seventy Seven Million Rands).
	(ii)	R 147 000 000.00 (One Hundred and Forty Seven Million Rands).

TRANSNET SOC LTD

Rb’s

Local currency denominated debt	94.90
Foreign currency denominated debt	24.10
Total debt	119

(a)	R 119 000 000 000.00 (One Hundred and Nineteen Billion Rands).
(b)	(i)	R 94 900 000 000.00 (Ninety Four Billion Nine Hundred Million Rands).
	(ii)	R 24 100 000 000.00 (Twenty Four Billion One Hundred Million Rands).

Reply:

1. Yes, there was public participation and consultations with affected stakeholders in the number plate industry.

(a) Participation and consultation took place in the form of meetings with affected stakeholders.

(b) The number plate industry, comprising number plate blankers/manufacturers and embossers participated in the meetings with the SABS. The industry was represented by South African Number Plate Association, the Number Plate Association of South Africa, the Retail Motor Industry Organisation(RMI) and the companies Uniplate, New Number Plate Requisites and ARGA. Meetings were also held with all the provincial transport departments except those of the North West and the Western Cape provinces.

(c) Meetings were held on 8 February 2016, 10 February 2016, 06 April 2016 and 18 April 2016 with the various stakeholders mentioned in (b) above.

2. (a) Number plates are controlled by the existing South African National Standard (SANS) 1116. There are no new national standards being developed to control number plates.

(b) The original specifications that are contained in SANS 1116 can be assessed through the SABS Sales Office in Pretoria and also through the SABS regional offices. These specifications can also be assessed on the SABS online webstore.

(c) Responses to the following sub questions: i, ii and iii and also (d) are all captured in tabular form below.

Summary of tests conducted in 2013/14, 2014/15 and 2015/16

Tests conducted according to SANS 1116-2 and 4	2013/14	2014/15	2015/16	Current failures
License Numbers (characters)			X	X
Setting out characters			X
Color and luminance factors			X
License number and border			X
Graphics			x	X
Workmanship			x
Retro-reflective material			x
Resistance to weathering			x
Resistance to scratching	x	x	x
Resistance to bending	x	x	x
Resistance to impact (applies only to plastic number plates)	x	x	x
Resistance to abrasion (applies to aluminium number plate)	x	x	x
Packing			X	X

Reply:

The Procurement of the Nuclear New Build Programme (NNBP) has not yet started and the Request for Proposals has yet not been issued. Various organs of state involved in the Programme are currently doing preparatory work related to the procurement process, including the development of a governance and management framework for the Programme with the different roles and responsibilities being articulated.

Government is not aware of any bribe and/or money that has been paid by any prospective bidder(s) for the Nuclear New Build Programme. Government is committed to a fair and transparent procurement process for the NNBP and will act against anyone who compromises the integrity of the process by acting unlawfully or improperly. The Nuclear New Build Programme is central to the country’s long term energy plans in order to reduce greenhouse emissions, ensure security of electricity, and contribute to economic development and job creation.

Reply:

1. The time frames have not been met in every case. ASIDI is a multi-year programme and the building of a school takes, on average 12 to 15 months. Prior to that is the process of procurement, which must follow laid down procedures, and design, planning and construction. A project cycle does not necessarily follow a financial year.

2. Implementing agents blacklist non performing contractors and send the list to Construction Industry Development Board.(CIBD).

3. The expenditure on the programme to date is detailed below:

Inappropriate Structures
			2011/12	2012/13	2013/14	2014/15	2015/16
Eastern Cape		63 984 913	643 912 612	790 329 040	1 358 016 195	976 037 703
Free State		-	17 746 043	146 775 703	518 183 195	187 121 154
KwaZulu-Natal		-	-	1 000 000	13 994 772	7 033 233
Limpopo			-	-	32 188 714	89 036 857	12 415 992
Mpumalanga		-	-	32 188 714	89 036 857	18 139 438
Northwest		-	-	8 349 205	86 219 551	15 062 193
Northern Cape		-		3 960 685	15 751 841	6 439 904
Western Cape				533 019 000	396 697 000	262 049 000
			63 984 913	661 658 655	1 547 811 061	2 566 936 268	1 484 298 617
Water & Sanitation
			2011/12	2012/13	2013/14	2014/15	2015/16
Eastern Cape		7 843 987	35 431 692	265 153 466	140 788 186	98 471 455
Free State		1 232 657	10 760 350	3 355 713	831 166	-
KwaZulu-Natal		-	34 441 881	64 772 375	120 082 396	33 512 363
Limpopo			-	36 542 858	67 409 852	29 322 070	5 818 007
Mpumalanga		-	-	-	43 236 964	29 025 376
Northwest		-	-	-	17 378 852	-
Northern Cape		-		3 960 685	10 869 214	-
			9 076 644	117 176 781	404 652 091	362 508 848	166 827 201
Electricity
			2011/12	2012/13	2013/14	2014/15	2015/16
Eskom (All Provinces)	-	22 900 834	3 334 927	53 202 521	24 806 781
Total Capital Expenditure	73 061 557	801 736 270	1 955 798 079	2 982 647 637	1 675 932 598
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE SINCE INCEPTION WITHOUT WC		7 489 176 141

4. The programme is amended in keeping with performance cycles and implementing agent capacity. Implementing Agents have agreed to bolster their internal capacities and are geared to complete the programme by the proposed new completion dates.

5.The ASIDI programme is now planned to be completed at the end of the 2017/18 financial year. 126 schools are at different phases of implementation and 216 schools are the subject of a completed rationalisation and mergers exercise. The DBE will now go in to a period of procurement, planning and design before construction can begin in earnest.

RESPONSE TO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION 2643

COMPILER:

MS J MODIPA

EXT: X 4272

DATE:

MR T KOJANA

DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: SECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

DATE:

MR HM MWELI

DIRECTOR–GENERAL

DATE:

QUESTION NA 2643 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

MR ME SURTY, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER

DATE:

MRS AM MOTSHEKGA, MP

MINISTER

DATE:

Reply:

1. The information has been requested from the South African Council of Educators (SACE) and regular follow-up on this has been done with them. To date, we have not received this information from the SACE.

2. The SACE has provided the DBE with the following information:

The total number of educators struck-off the roll during (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, (cc) 2013-14, (dd) 2014-15 and (ee) 2015-16 is as follows:

2011/12

Educators struck off indefinitely: 31

Educators struck off but may re-apply after a certain period: 01

2012/13

Educators struck off indefinitely: 27

Educators struck off but may re-apply after a certain period: 01

2013/14

Educators struck off indefinitely: 03

Educators struck off but may re-apply after a certain period: 06

2014/15

Educators struck off indefinitely: 10

Educators struck off but may re-apply after a certain period: 18

2015/16

Educators struck off indefinitely: 25

Educators struck off but may re-apply after a certain period: 05

The information received from SACE does not give a provincial breakdown of cases, nor does it indicate the nature of the cases that have been struck-off the roll.

 

RESPONSE TO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION 2669

COMPILED BY:

MS S GEYER

CHIEF DIRECTOR: EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

DATE:

MR T KOJANA

DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: TEACHER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DATE:

MR HM MWELI

DIRECTOR-GENERAL

DATE:

QUESTION 2669: APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED

MR ME SURTY, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER

DATE:

MRS AM MOTSHEKGA, MP

MINISTER:

DATE:

Reply:

1. The mandate of the Minister of Police with regards to Nkandla upgrades was in terms of the ad hoc committee report adopted by a resolution of the National Assembly in November 2014. According to this resolution, the Minister of Police was to consider, in the light of the Public Protector’s findings, what constitutes security and non-security feature to determine the personal liability of the President if any. It was not part of the brief of the Minister of Police to advise the President, Mr J G Zuma on the legal steps that needed to be taken.
2. In compiling the report, information, analysis and contextualisation were solicited from, among other experts, security experts within the South African Police Service and State Security Agent. The Minister is of the view that names, ranks and divisions of the said experts are not relevant as they were representing the organisations that they work for and not acting in their personal capacities.

Reply:

The Department of Transport, following a detailed feasibility study recommendations, facilitated a fleet management Public Private Partnership(PPP) agreement, under Regulation 16 of the PFMA, the Public Private Partnership (PPP) practice note Number 02 of 2004 “South African Regulations for PPP’s” which applies to government departments, constitutional institutions, public entities listed or required to be listed in schedules 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D to the PFMA and subsidiaries of such public entities of the PFMA.

This Transversal Fleet PPP contract (DOT/34/2005/GMT) was awarded toPhakisaworld Fleet Solutions.

The contract is for the provision of full maintenance lease (long term vehicle rentals) and short term vehicle rental services. The Department of Transport with other 14 national departments is a participant to this PPP contract for both full maintenance lease and short term rentals of vehicles. Each participating department will place their own vehicle orders with the service provider based on their requirements. The participating departments are listed below:

1. Companies and Intellectual Property Commission
2. Statistics South Africa
3. Department of Economic Development
4. Office of the Public Protector
5. Department of Health
6. Department of Higher Education and Training
7. Department of Transport
8. Department of Trade and Industry
9. Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries
10. Department of Water Affairs
11. Department of Correctional Services
12. Department of Public Service and Administration
13. Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities
14. Department of Public Works

Ministerial vehicles, including incidental vehicles are procured as per the prescripts of the Ministerial Handbook by each department. Departments participating in the Public Private Partnership for national vehicle fleets, makes use of the contract for the rental of incidental vehicles as and when required.

The provision of vehicles for Judges is prescribed by the Judges Handbook. All decisions related to these vehicles, the procurement thereof, including short term vehicle rentals falls under the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Office of the Chief Justice and not the Department of Transport.

Reply:

(1) (a) National Treasury has not conducted any forensic investigations relating to the Municipal Councilors Pension Fund (MCPF)

     (b) This matter was never brought to National Treasury for consideration.

(2) (a) & (b)

It is the responsibility of the organisation concerned to take corrective action, including commissioning of an investigation when allegations of corruption or fraud are reported or uncovered.

(3) (a), (b) & (c)

If the Honourable Member has any information on the allegations relating to this matter, I would encourage him to pass the information onto the relevant law enforcement agencies so that the matter can be investigated.

Reply:

The sectoral contributions to gross value added are presented in Table 1, over the period requested. As official national accounts data are not published by organisational type, it is not possible to provide the requested breakdown according to the above categories using publicly available data. Private business enterprises dominate economic activity in most sectors, except in the electricity, gas, and water sector, as well as general government services, which are largely concentrated by the public sector. There is also sizeable participation of the public sector in the transport services sector. Nonprofit firms are largely found in the community, social, and personal services sector. Based on estimates from the Annual Financial Statistics Survey 2015 (Statistics South Africa, 2016), co-operative firms contributed little over R10 billion (or 0.12%) to total turnover in 2015, most of which is generated in the trade services sector.

More information on sector level contributions can be obtained from Statistics South Africa.

Table 1: Sectoral composition of total gross value added, 2015-2016

Industry	Gross value added (R million, current prices, 2015-161)	Contribution to total value added (%, 2015-16)
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	89,328	2.5%
Mining and quarrying	285,489	7.8%
Manufacturing	479,595	13.2%
Electricity, gas and water	132,811	3.6%
Construction	146,333	4.0%
Trade, catering and accommodation	549,210	15.1%
Transport, storage and communication	371,604	10.2%
Finance, real estate and business services	750,708	20.6%
General government services	624,277	17.1%
Personal services	215,121	5.9%

1 Total over the period between 2015Q2 and 2016Q1

Source of basic data: Statistics South Africa

Reply:

Government obligations

Government guarantees and exposure

Government issues guarantees to various state-owned companies. As at 30 June 2016, these guarantees amounted to R469 billion. Of the total guarantee portfolio, 67 per cent is issued to Eskom and 13 per cent to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL).

Table 1: Guarantees and exposure amount

see the link: http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW2515TABLE.pdf

Source: National Treasury

Only the portion of the guarantees that these companies have borrowed against – known as the exposure amount – is a contingent liability to government. Creditors can call on government to service or pay off the guaranteed debt on which an entity has defaulted. Exposure amounts increased from R264 billion as at 31 March 2016 to R266 billion as at 30 June 2016. Most of the increase is accounted for by Eskom (R2.3 billion), Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) (R20 million) and Land Bank (R88 million).

As part of the bailout of African Bank in 2014/15, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) provided support on the back of a government guarantee constituting an explicit contingent liability of R7 billion. As at 30 June 2016, the guarantee amount has declined to R3 billion and the Reserve Bank has not realised any exposure against this guarantee.

Power-purchase agreements between Eskom and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are now categorised as contingent liabilities. This change adds about R200 billion to contingent liabilities in 2016/17. The agreements oblige Eskom to buy power from these producers over a 20-year period at a price agreed to by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. Government provides support in the form of guarantees to Eskom. In the event that Eskom is unable to purchase power as stipulated, government must buy the power on Eskom’s behalf. The probability of default is low, since the regulator generally approves tariff increases that accommodate these agreements. However, significant deterioration in Eskom’s financial position may increase government’s risk exposure.

In Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), contingent liabilities only arise where contract termination would require the state to reimburse the private partner. As at 30 June 2016, the inclusion of PPPs adds R9 billion to contingent liabilities, of which national PPPs account for 37 per cent and provincial PPPs 63 per cent. Given that none of the contingent liabilities in this category have been realised since the first PPP contract was entered into, they are considered very low risk.

Other contingent liabilities

Government’s other contingent liabilities include the actuarial deficits of social security funds – the difference between the claims owed by these entities and their total assets. Government commitments to the Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa – the net underwriting exposure of the company and its total assets – also fall into this category, as do claims against government departments, and post-retirement medical assistance to government employees.

Other contingent liabilities were projected at R286 billion in 2015/16, R34 billion higher than in 2014/15, due to an increase in claims by exporters and increased exposure of the Road Accident Fund. Over the medium term, these contingent liabilities are projected to increase to R323 billion

Reply:

The member in question has not applied for a transfer and when engaged in this regard, he indicated that he is in the process to do so. The transfer application will receive the necessary attention when submitted.

Reply:

(1)(a) The mentioned officer was not suspended.

(1)(b) The mentioned officer was not placed at Tembisa Police Station at any stage.

(2) The Station Commander of Edenvale Police Station retired from the South African Police Service on 31 July 2016 and not to compromise service delivery, the mentioned officer was placed in this critical post due to his experience, expertise and familiarity with the Edenvale policing precinct.

Reply:

a) Yes, my department has set the employment equity targets.

b) In respect to entities reporting to me, as the Honourable Member might be aware that I have 26 of them to solicit and verify the information from them requires time well beyond the limited time provided by Parliament. I will therefore submit this information as soon as I get it.

c) The department currently employs 12 people with disabilities which represent 2% of the staff complement. The department also complies with the 50% of Women at Senior Management Staff (SMS) level of the target as set by the cabinet in 2005.

d) Yes the specified targets have been met in the department.

Reply:

1. (a) (i) (ii) the Instruction Note 5 of 2016/17 does not require the supplier to indicate the size or their business. (iii) each supplier get contracted with individual organs of state.

(b) Suppliers have started in July 1, 2016 to directly report their non-payment to government through formal channels, as a result the National Treasury does not have information prior to 1 July 2016 that could have contributed to the closure businesses.

2. (a) A total of 4041 valid invoices were unpaid, to the value of R439 283 025, 63 were received since 1 July 2016. (b) the complaints vary from undisputed invoices to work performed without a contract or purchase order in place. (c)(i) 1342 invoices to the value of R103 541 992,10 were resolved (ii) 2699 to the value of R335 741 033,53 are still not resolved. Annexures attached per Organ of State (procuring entity) from 1 July 2016.

Reply:

Yes.

(a) The Deputy Minister submitted an affidavit to the Public Protector.

(b) The Deputy Minister submitted a statement to the Hawks for their investigation.

Reply:

(1) After reading questions NA 2598 and NA 2599, having answered NA 2597, 2016, on the same matter, the Minister ordered an investigation into the matter (see Ministerial note below). As soon as he receives the report the Minister will respond to the said questions.

MINISTERIAL NOTE: I need a full investigation on this matter. It cannot be that a Member of Parliament (MP) would ask three separate questions on the same matter, without there being a good reason for it.

Reply:

(a) Appeals received and finalised by the Refugee Appeal Board (RAB) in the past five financial years and from 01 April 2016 to date is tabulated hereunder:

(aa - bb) FINANCIAL YEAR	(i) RECEIVED	(ii) FINALISED
April 2011 - March 2012	5452	4248
April 2012 - March 2013	5655	922
April 2013 - March 2014	11098	4978
April 2014 - March 2015	16830	1705
April 2015 - March 2016	9321	1331
April 2016 – Nov 2016	3251	555

(b) The causes for the delay in the adjudication of appeal cases is as follows:

• Most asylum applications received by the Refugee Reception Offices in South Africa are rejected as unfounded and they end up at the Refugee Appeal Board (RAB). Presently the RAB has one member based in Cape Town and an Acting Chairperson based in Pretoria as three RAB Members resigned early this year. The process to identify and appoint the Chairperson and the three members is continuing.

• In the past members of the Refugee Appeal Board (RAB) used to sit as single members for each appeal hearing. However, in the Western Cape Court judgement of November 2011( Harerimana v Chairperson of the RAB and others) the RAB was ordered to sit as a quorum of 50 percent plus one of the members for each appeal hearing or at least two members.

• The high number of appeals lodged on daily basis makes it difficult for the few RAB members to hear and determine cases without delay. Some cases are simple and straight forward and can be determined without delay, however, a lot of cases are complex and take some time to determine. The decision making process requires extensive research on latest possible country of origin information, International Refugee Law and Case Law because of the complexity of most cases that have to be adjudicated and it is not always easy to get access to these sources of information

• The RAB normally hears between five and ten appeal cases per day, depending on the profile and complexity of each case, from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays determinations on appeals heard are normally written. The RAB visits the regional Refugee Reception Offices for hearings, sometimes for up to three weeks. As much as the Board makes efforts to adjudicate appeals already heard, there is also a high number of appeals scheduled to be heard by the Board. The RAB tries to balance the number of cases it hears with those that are adjudicated.

• The RAB decisions need to be carefully constructed because sensitive human rights issues are being dealt with; some of which in their nature are matters of life and death. The RAB has to apply its mind to the facts of each case in compliance with Public Administrative Justice Act, The Constitution, The Refugee Act, International Refugee Law and other Human Rights Instruments before coming to a particular decision.

(c) At this stage the RAB is not in a position to provide the date on which the appeals backlog will be cleared. It is presently estimated that the RAB has around 145 414 appeal cases nationally defined as a backlog and around 80 315 of these cases appear to be active in the National Immigration Information system.

During the Republic of South Africa – UNHCR High Level Bilateral Meeting in Geneva, July 2015 the two parties agreed to the development of a backlog project to address the outstanding RAB appeal cases, However the project has not taken off in earnest due to financial constraints. The project was planned to continue for three years, until 2019. Provided enough human capacity and financial resources are made available, the backlog could be cleared within three years.

Reply:

(a) 1 786 Grants were awarded.

(b) See Annexure A for institutions that were awarded grants.

(c) 57 518 Students completed their training courses.

(d) The list of qualifications are as follows:

• Numeracy in Maths, Communication in English, OHC Retraining
• Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Metallurgy Engineering
• Computer Engineer, Aeronautical Technician, Electrical Engineering Technologist, Industrial Engineering, Technician Electronics Engineer Mechanical Engineer, Financial management, Human Resource Managers, Logistics Manager, Industrial Psychology, PR Communication, ND: Marketing, Business Management, Management Assistant, Public Management, Business Management
• National Certificate: Specialist Hygiene and Cleaning Services NQF Level 1 and 2 (Services SETA)
• GETC: Domestic Services NQF L1 (Services SETA)
• General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning NQF Level 1 (Services SETA)
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services (Secretarial/Administration) NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management: Planning and Scheduling Techniques NQF Level 4
• FET Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Passenger and Light Delivery Vehicles): NQF Level 4 (Reviewed)
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Sales and Support Services (Vehicle Servicing): NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management: General Management NQF Level 4 (SERVICES SETA)
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Sales and Support Services (Passenger Vehicle Sales) : NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Autotronics NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing
• FET Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Commercial Vehicle) : NQF Level 4 (Reviewed)
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Mechatronics (Sensors and Measurement) NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Sales and Support Services (Part Sales): NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Engineering Fabrication: Manufacturing and Engineering NQF Level 4
• FET Certificate: Human Resources Management &Practices Support NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Mechatronics (Automation and Controls) NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Metals Production (Iron and Steel Manufacturing) NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management
• FETA Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Earthmoving Equipment) : NQF Level 4 (Reviewed)
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturing: NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting: Manufacturing and Engineering NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Sales and Support Services (Part Sales): NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Body Repairer NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Sales and Support Services (Vehicle Servicing): NQF Level 4
• Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation NQF Level 4 (Services SETA)
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Project Management NQF Level 4 (Services SETA)
• Further Education and Training Certificate : Plastics Manufacturing: NQF Level 4 (Reviewed)
• General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice NQF Level 1
• National Certificate: Automotive Components: Manufacturing and Assembly NQF Level 2
• National Certificate: CNC Production Machining NQF Level 2
• National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Commercial Vehicle) NQF Level 3
• National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Commercial Vehicle) NQF Level 2 (Reviewed)
• National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Passenger and Light Delivery) NQF Level 2 (Reviewed)
• National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Passenger and Light Delivery) NQF Level 3;5
• National Certificate: Automotive Spray Painting (Spray Painter) NQF Level 2 National Certificate: Autotronics NQF Level 3;4;5
• National Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice
• National Certificate: Business Administration Services Level 2 (Secretarial/Administration)
• National Certificate: Business Administration Services NQF Level 3
• National Certificate: Ceiling and Partitioning Installation (CETA)
• National Certificate: Contact Centre Support NQF Level 2 (Service SETA)
• National Certificate in Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities: NQF Level 1
• National Certificate: Electrical Engineering NQF Level 2;3;4 (ESETA)
• National Certificate in Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities: NQF Level 1
• National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication (Boiler Maker) NQF Level 3
• National Certificate : Furniture Making (FPM SETA)
• National Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Support NQF Level 5 (MICTS)
• National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing NQF Level 3 (MICTS)
• National Certificate: Industrial Rubber Manufacturing Processes NQF Level 2
• National Certificate: Mechatronics NQF Level 3 and 4
• National Certificate: Tyre Assembly: NQF Level 3
• National Certificate In Welding Application and Practice (Steel Weld) NQF Level 2 and 3 (Reviewed)
• National Certificate In Welding Application and Practice (All Positions: Mechanical Engineering) NQF Level 3 (Reviewed)
• National Certificate in Power and Telecommunication Cable Manufacturing: NQF Level 3 and 4
• National Certificate : Metals Production (Iron and Steel Manufacturing) NQF Level 2 and 3
• National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes NQF Level 3
• National Certificate: Production Technology NQF Level 2 and 3
• National Certificate in Polymer Composite Fabrication: NQF Level 2
• National Certificate in Polymer Composite Fabrication: NQF Level 2
• National Certificate in Plastics Manufacturing: NQF Level 2
• National Certificate in Plastics Manufacturing: NQF Level 3 (Reviewed)
• Plant Production
• National Certificate in Power and Telecommunication Cable Manufacturing: NQF Level 2 and 3
• National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Tooling Manufacture (Tool, Jig and Die Maker) NQF Level 3
• National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing and Engineering Fitter) NQF Level 2
• National Certificate: Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation NQF Level 2 and 3
• National Certificate in Management (Team Leader) Level 3
• Electrical Engineering, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Fitter and Turner; Motor Mechanic, Millwright (Electromechanician), Rigger, Fitter, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Boilermaker, Spray Painter; Earth Moving Equipment, Welder. Electrician, Lift Mechanic, Refrigeration Mechanic
• Skills programmes linked to the merSETA Learnerships
• Electronics Engineer Mechanical Engineer, Financial Management, Human Resource Managers, Logistics Manager, Industrial Psychology, PR Communication, ND: Marketing, Business Management, Management Assistant, Public Management, Business Management

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Reply:

(a) The breakdown of the total number of grants that were paid during the 2015-16 financial year are as follows:

• Discretionary grants - number of contracts 2 591 (includes contracts that were open from previous grant cycles)
• Number of contracts 82 (includes contracts that were open from previous grant cycles)

(b) - (d) Refer to the table below.

(b) Institutions	(c) Learners completed training	(d) Qualification received by each learner
Omnia Group (Pty) Ltd Sasol Mining Britec Laboratories NCS Resins Sika SA (Pty) Ltd Qualichem Coast (Pty) Ltd Sasol Group Services (Pty) Ltd AECI Ltd Sasol Oil (Pty) Limited Organic Chemical Corporation (Pty) Ltd Farm-ag International (Pty) Ltd GoPlastics cc A-Gas (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd False Bay College Hitech Chemicals (Pty) Ltd Engen Petroleum Ltd Diversey SA (Pty) Ltd Prime Cleaning Suppliers cc Sun Chemical South Africa (Pty) Ltd Amka Products Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd Chemtoll Atlas Organic Fertilisers (Pty) Ltd Fuchs Lubricants (SA) (Pty) Ltd Royale Energy Ltd Geochem (Pty) Ltd Boehringer Ingelheim (Pty) Ltd Evonik Peroxide Africa (Pty) Ltd Scientec (Pty) Ltd Technical Finishes (Pty) Ltd Vitafoam SA a division of KAP Raw Materials (Pty) Ltd Syngenta South Africa (Pty) Ltd Biocorp Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd Chevron South Africa (Pty) (Ltd) First National Battery - A Division of Metindustrial (Pty) Ltd Blendcor (Pty) Ltd Shell and BP South African Petroleum Refineries (Pty) Ltd Themzak Cleaning Chemicals Afriplex (Pty) Ltd Fine Chemicals Corporation (Pty) Ltd J Strickland Africa International Flavors & Fragrances (SA) (Pty) Ltd Terason (Pty) Ltd Colortrade Paints cc Winthrop Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd Set Point Laboratories Sasol Shared Services KZN Resins (Pty) Ltd Northlink College Matwetwe Engineering and Construction Chemetall (Pty) Ltd SAFIC (Pty) Ltd Eli Lilly SA (Pty) Ltd Nalithuba Educational Development Eveready (Pty) Ltd Foskor (Pty) Ltd AEL Mining Services Ltd Actor Pharma (Pty) Ltd Kansai Plascon (Pty) Ltd Department of Energy Acoustex (Pty) Ltd General Energy Systems Vopak Terminal Durban (Pty) Ltd Gauteng City Region Academy Hosaf a Division of Kap Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd Arysta Lifescience SA (Pty) Ltd Abbvie (Pty) Ltd Servier Laboratories (Pty) Ltd Evonik Degussa Africa Cipla Medpro South Africa (Pty) Ltd t/a Cipla Medpro Manufacturing SA Calcium Carbide (Pty) Ltd Lubechem Products Karbochem (Pty) Ltd Sandoz South Africa (Pty) Ltd Varicor Nineteen  BP Atlantic Comed Health (Pty) Ltd Indigo Brands  (Pty) Ltd Air Liquide (Pty) Ltd Liquid Colours (Pty) Ltd BAB Developers (Pty) Ltd Engen Petroleum Limited Rheochem (Pty) Ltd Quality Training & Consulting (Pty) Ltd BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd Blendrite Chemicals Alcon Laboratories (SA)(Pty)Ltd Melokuhle Multipuporse Primary Co-operative Limited Starchem Trading (Pty) Ltd Quality Products (Pty) Ltd Becton Dickinson Loreal Manufacturing Midrand Reba Chemicals (Pty) Ltd Busisizwe Communications AGB Mathe Business Services SC Johnson & Son Glass South Africa Coastal KZN TVET College Sasol Limited Hi Tech Inks Africa (Pty) Ltd Permoseal (Pty) Ltd Prodec Paints cc Zeta Laboratories cc Givaudan Platchem (Pty) Ltd MSD (Pty) Ltd Livinamix Investments (Pty) Ltd Johnson & Johnson Medical (Pty) Ltd Sealed Air Africa (Pty) Ltd Intertek Testing Services (Pty) Ltd Bergrivier Municipality Nkunzi Pharmaceuticals ABE Construction Chemicals (Pty) Ltd Labchem (Pty) Ltd Grove 253 (Pty) Limited t/a Chespak (Pty) Limited Tshwane North TVET College BASF Construction Chemicals SA (Pty) Ltd City of Cape Town Hosaf a division of PG Bison (Pty) Ltd Amandla Offshore Oil and Gas Grinding Techniques (Pty) Ltd Paintco (Pty) Ltd BAB Developers (Pty) Ltd Specpharm Holdings (Pty) Ltd Nestdiv Trading cc Merck (Pty) Ltd Fromm Systems Africa (Pty) Ltd Flint Group (Pty) Ltd NCP Alcohols (Pty) Ltd Total SA (Pty) Ltd Phakamani Technology College Sanaco The Sisonke Partnership Pfizer Laboratories (Pty) Ltd. Pure Vmaks  (Pty) Ltd BF Quality Solutions (Pty) Ltd BASF Construction Chemicals (Pty) Ltd Pharma Natura (Pty) Ltd	1 961	Learnerships: NC Chemical Operations NC - Electrician Level NC - Fitting Level NC - Chemical Manufacturing NC - Pharmaceuticals Sales Rep NC - Welding NC - Automated Packaging NC - Boilermaking NC - Fitting NC - Instrument Mechanician Level NC - Electrican NC - Rigger NC - Gas Installation
Atholl Munday Training Centre (Pty) Ltd Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd Further Education Trade Training Saint-Gobain Construction Products SA (Pty) Ltd TVET College of Cape Town TEKmation (Pty) Ltd Nampak Glass Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (Pty) Ltd PetroSA West Coast Further Education and Training (TVET) College Air Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd Quality Products (Pty) Ltd NCP Chlorchem (Pty) Ltd Africa Skills Village (Training and Management Services) (Pty) Ltd Umfolozi TVET College TEKmation Training Vuselela TVET College Givaudan SA (Pty) Ltd Clariant Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd Richards Bay SRF Flexipak SA (Pty) Ltd Nkungumathe Youth Development Forum Elinem Construction cc National BioProducts Institute Trainrite (Pty) Ltd Goldfields TVET College World Focus 382 cc Consol Glass (Pty) Ltd Willard Batteries Fresenius Kabi Manufacturing SA Orion Engineered Carbons (Pty) Ltd Coega Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd Artisan Development Academy G & W Base & Industrial Minerals (Pty) Ltd UGIS (Pty) Ltd Hydra- Arc (Pty) Ltd Drakenstein Local Municipality Mijona International Co. (Pty) Ltd Umfolozi TVET College Vitafoam SA a division of KAP Homeware (Pty) Ltd Saldanha Bay IDZ Licencing SOC Beige Holdings (Pty) Ltd	943	Artisans: Welder TVETC Chemical Operations Fitter and Turner Electrician NC Pharmaceuticals Sales Rep Boiler Maker Instrument Mechanician
Dekro Paints (Pty) Ltd Laser Chemicals Blastrite (Pty) Ltd Seal Chemistry (Pty) Ltd Sparkle Products cc Medpro Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd Elegant Line Chemicals Multisol South Africa (Pty) Ltd Jotun Paints South Africa (Pty) Ltd Sa Paint Industry Training Institute Melton Adhesives Kelp Products (Pty) Ltd Herbal Homeopathic (Pty) Ltd Hersol Manufacturing Laboratories (Pty) Ltd KZN Oils (Pty) Ltd Giving Health (Pty) Ltd Sikunika Impilo (Pty) Ltd Farmprops 141 (Pty) Ltd KwaZulu-Natal Development Foundation Denso SA (Pty) Ltd Chemical Specialities Advanced Armour Glass Rohm and Haas South Africa (Pty) Ltd ABE Construction Chemicals (Pty) Ltd Creighton Products (Pty) Ltd Nutec Digital Ink City of Umhlathuze Future Paints Spill Tech cc Quorus Biotech (Pty) Ltd Regal Products cc Sastel Packaging cc Sastel Pharmaceuticals cc Spill Tech Gauteng (Pty) Ltd Prominent Paints Tiyani SHEQ Shu Powders Africa (Pty) Ltd Chemay (Pty) Ltd Glamosa Glass (Pty) Ltd Servochem (Pty) Ltd Induradec Coating SA (Pty) Ltd Thebe Unico (Pty) Ltd Ferro Coating Resins Kombat (Pty) Ltd JOCOD Gijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd Bloemfontein Spill Response (Pty) Ltd Royal Adhesive Industries cc Eastcape Midlands College Business Unit Battech (Pty) Ltd Botash Sa (Pty) Ltd National Screen and Digital Supplies (Cape) (Pty) Ltd Oudtshoorn Municipality Newcastle Co-Generation (Pty) Ltd M.C.F.I International South African Industry Training Institute Vpk Business Venture Ritz Pumps SA (Pty) Ltd Mpumamanzi Group Metallica Chemicals Curechem South Africa (Pty) Ltd Elegant Line Trading 237 cc Bioforce SA (Pty) Ltd Envirosan (Pty) Ltd Spill Tech (Cape) (Pty) Ltd Spill Tech Group Services cc makgoesha electrical services (Pty) Ltd Dura Paints Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd Redpeg (Pty) Ltd	4 377	Skills Programmes: Programmes based on Unit Standards
Pharma Dynamics Tioxide Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd Aspen Pharmacare Mangosuthu University of Technology Buckman Laboratories (Pty) Ltd Durban University of Technology Shu Powders Africa (Pty) Ltd South African Nuclear Corporation SOC Intertek Testing Services SA (Pty) Ltd Maluti TVET College PFG Building Glass a division of PG Group (Pty) Ltd BBI Enzymes SA (Pty) Ltd ICI Dulux (Pty)Ltd Protea Chemicals a division of Omnia Group (Pty) Ltd Shatterprufe Umfolozi TVET College Western TVET College Permoseal (Pty) Ltd Ecolab (Pty) Ltd Lanxess CISA Coastal TVET College Du Pont Freeworld (Pty) Ltd Tshwane University of Technology Adcock Ingram Health Care (Pty) Ltd Nalco Africa (Pty) Ltd Northern Cape Rural TVET College Central University of Technology Free State Provincial Government Boland College Axalta Plascon (Pty) Ltd Dolphin Bay Chemicals (Pty) Ltd Synexa Life Sciences (Pty) Ltd Environ Skin Care (Pty) Ltd Dow AgroSciences Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd Johnson & Johnson (Pty) Ltd Mawasha Chemicals cc PG Glass a division of PG Group (Pty) Ltd Oryx Oil South Africa (Pty) Ltd Sasol Synfuels (Pty) Ltd Acti-Chem SA (Pty) Ltd Vaal University of Technology The Biovac Institute Gold Reef Specialty Chemicals (Pty) Ltd Akzonobel Powder Coatings South Africa (Pty) Ltd African Amines (Pty) Ltd GlaxoSmithKline H&R South Africa Sales (Pty) Ltd H&R South Africa (Pty) Ltd Capricorn TVET College Scott Bader (Pty) Ltd Motheo TVET College The Valspar (South Africa) Corporation (Pty) Ltd Isegen South Africa (Pty) Ltd Mnambithi TVET College Cape Peninsula University of Technology Symrise (Pty) Ltd Revlon South Africa (Pty) Ltd Associated Additives a Division of ZIMCO Group (Pty) Ltd Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Maluti TVET College PQ Silicas South Africa (Pty) Ltd DuPont de Nemours SA (Pty) Ltd SI Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd Arkema Resins Amka Product (Pty) Ltd GlaxoSmithKline South Africa (Pty) Ltd Trilab Support Synthomer (Pty) Ltd Sun Ace SA (Pty) Ltd Ekurhuleni East TVET College Majuba TVET College NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd Fine Chemical Corporation Base Chemicals Hydra- Arc (Pty ) Ltd rolfes PWM (Pty) Ltd Blendtech Malotane Laboratories Tiyani SHEQ Consultants (Pty) Ltd Esayidi TVET College Nalco Africa South African Graduates Development Association (SAGDA) Gilbarco AFS (Pty) Ltd Evonik Africa Purechem (Pty) Ltd Central Johannesburg TVET College SI Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd Environ Skin Care (Pty) Ltd Permoseal (Pty) Ltd - L770737205 South West Gauteng TVET College Roche Products Pty (Ltd)	1 169	Internship: Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Other Electrical Engineering Analytical Chemistry Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Technology Civil Engineering Environmental Science Operations Management Polymer Technology
KK Animal Nutrition (Pty) Ltd Gold Reef Speciality Chemical (Pty) Ltd Elizabeth Arden SA (Pty) Ltd Onderstepoort Biological Products CV Chabane & Associates (Pty) Ltd The University of the Witwatersrand Wasteman Holdings (Pty) Ltd Island View Storage Ltd University of South Africa Free State Education Trust Totalgaz Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd Witon Chemicals (Pty) Ltd Flavius Mareka TVET College Gert Sibande TVET College Udec Trading (Pty) Ltd South African Petroleum Industry Association Unilever SA Clariant Southern Africa Port Elizabeth College University of the Western Cape DSM Nutritional Products Rheinmetall Denel Mu Heraeus South Africa (Pty) Ltd Avery Dennison (Pty) Ltd) Sasol Synfuels Operations Chemistry Incubator Regal Products Sigma-Aldrich (Pty) Ltd Scott Bader (Pty) Ltd Connectco Fastener (Pty) Ltd Gold Reef Speciality Chemicals (Pty) Ltd Hammertone Fuels Rohm and Haas South Africa (Pty) Ltd University of Johannesburg Afriplex (Pty) Ltd Camel Fuels (Pty) Ltd Sol Plaatje University University of the Witwatersrand  Gert Sibande TVET College Gauteng Office of the Premier Fine Chemicals Corporation Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Group Technology Holland and Hausberger (Pty) Ltd Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings South Africa (Pty) Ltd UNISA	304	Bursaries: Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Other Electrical Engineering Analytical Chemistry Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Technology Civil Engineering Environmental Science Operations Management Polymer Technology

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