Questions and Replies
24 February 2017 - NW123
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)What are the potential risks to tourists as a result of incursions by poachers into the Kruger National Park? (2) has any impact assessment been conducted on the negative effect of the incursions on tourism; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The Department has not received any reports on threats to tourists visiting the Kruger National Park with respect to incursions by poachers.
2. The Department of Tourism has not conducted any impact assessment study on the negative effects of incursions on tourism in the Kruger National Park. SANParks, which is the management authority for Kruger National Park, manages and implements a comprehensive anti-poaching strategy, which also takes into account the tourism aspects. The department will continue to support SANParks endeavours in this regard.
24 February 2017 - NW169
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether a water use licence has been applied for in respect of the proposed Fuleni Coal Mine; if not, why not; if so, what (a) would be the source of this water and (b) volume has been applied for?
Reply:
The applicant has not applied for a Water Use Licence. Water Use Licensing is a demand driven service which is initiated by the prospective applicant.
My Department does not have a Water Use Licence Application for Fuleni Coal Mine, hence it will not be able to determine the source and the volume of water required for the proposed mine.
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23 February 2017 - NW66
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(1)With reference to his reply to question 1781 on 9 June 2015, what are the details of the costs to the (a) Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and/or (b) State of maintaining the mothballed Sustainable Fibre Solutions kenaf fibre processing plant (i) for the 2015-16 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2016 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) whether any staff are currently employed at the specified plant; if not, what are the details of (a) measures implemented and (b) costs incurred each month from 1 April 2015 to date in order to secure the specified plant’s assets from theft and vandalism; if so, what are the (i) details of each person employed, (ii) costs to the (aa) plant, (bb) IDC and/or (cc) State of employing the specified staff and (iii) details of the job descriptions of each of the specified persons?
Reply:
The CEO of the IDC has advised as follows and attention is also drawn to the reply to parliamentary question 65:
“The net cost of maintaining the mothballed operations for the 2015/2016 financial year was approximately R2.5m.
As previously communicated, there are two full time employees looking after the maintenance of the mothballed operations. The total cost of these employees is circa R70 000 a month for the two employees combined. Furthermore, there is a security company looking after the physical security.
It is important to note that, prior to the IDC’s investment, the land on which SFS is situated was valued at R1.7m. As a consequence of the IDC’s investment the land and buildings are now valued at R40.2m whilst the plant and equipment are valued at R36.1m. The values referred to above are in terms of a valuation conducted into the assets in January 2017. In the circumstances and in the light of the high security value attached to the buildings, plant and equipment it is crucial that they are properly maintained and secured so as to preserve value.”
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23 February 2017 - NW181
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
With reference to the Presidential Golf Challenge held on 10 February 2017, what are the reasons for the invitation to the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Mr Athol Trollip (details furnished), being withdrawn two days before the specified event?
Reply:
The Presidential Golf Challenge (PGC) is hosted by the Ministry of Public Service and Administration every year after the State of the Nation Address to raise funds for a charitable course of a sitting President.
As the event is sponsored by private companies, the majority of participants at the PGC are business executives. Therefore, the number of guests who could be accommodated for the event is limited and this year, only six Cabinet Ministers and sitting Members of Parliament who belong to the Parliamentary Golf Club were invited.
Mr A. Trollip is no longer a sitting Member of Parliament even though he belongs to the Parliamentary Golf Club.
23 February 2017 - NW65
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(1)Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1781 on 9 June 2015, an appropriate solution has been found for the reopening of the Sustainable Fibre Solutions kenaf fibre processing plant; if not, (a) why not and (b) are any appropriate solutions being considered; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) have there been any approaches from any person or entity to purchase the whole or part of the specified plant; if so, what are the details of each (a) approach and (b) outcome; (3) has the Industrial Development Corporation made any attempt to sell the whole or part of the specified plant; if not, why not; if so, what are the details of all attempts (a) made and/or (b) currently underway to sell the specified plant; (4) what are the relevant details of the (a) origins and (b) business plan of this project?
Reply:
The CEO of the IDC has advised as follows:
An appropriate solution has not as yet been found for the re-opening of the Sustainable Fibre Solutions kenaf fibre processing plant. The IDC has, however, commissioned a study whose objective is to explore alternative uses for the kenaf fibre processing plant, the largest and most technologically advanced kenaf processing plant in the world.
Admittedly the study and the exercise to find alternative use for the kenaf processing plant is taking longer than anticipated but the preliminary study has been completed and results indicate that it could be used to process hemp. Hemp is used to make numerous consumer products, from hemp apparel and accessories to house-wares and hempseed oil cosmetics. Some of the products made from hemp are: clothing, shoes, diapers, rope, canvas, cellophane, paints, fuels, chain lubricants, biodegradable plastics, paper, fibreboard, cement blocks, food, cosmetics, and soap.
In terms of existing South African legislation, hemp is classified under the cannabis sativa plant species. Consequently a permit is required before one can plant hemp. Upon final confirmation that the plant can indeed be used to process hemp, the process of obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals from, inter alia, the Medicines Control Council, to plant hemp in South Africa on a commercial basis, will commence.
The IDC has been approached by an entity known as Industrial Hemp (Pty) Ltd who expressed a desire to acquire the kenaf processing plant. The IDC advised Industrial Hemp (Pty) Ltd that the kenaf processing plant is not for sale. This decision was informed by the fact that the IDC is still exploring alternative uses for the plant through the study it has commissioned. As a result, the IDC has not made an attempt to sell the whole or part of the specified kenaf processing plant to date. Industrial Hemp (Pty) Ltd was also advised that in the event of the kenaf processing plant being sold, a fair and transparent process that is in line with the provisions of the PFMA would be followed.
The project was started by the Industrial Development Corporation to initiate large-scale production of kenaf, a fibre crop used to make paper pulp, thermal and sound insulation, automotive parts and bio-composite, non-woven materials. The previous business plan proved not viable and as such we are in the process of scoping for a new proposal following the study recently completed into hemp.
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22 February 2017 - NW206
Ross, Mr DC to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)Has the investigation by the National Credit Regulator into a Satinsky (Pty) Ltd been finalised; if not, by what date will it be finalised; if so, what are the findings of the investigation; (2) Will any criminal charges be pursued against any of the perpetrators; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) Have any (a) fines and/or (b) settlements been agreed to; if so, what are the relevant details? NW218E
Reply:
1. The investigation into Satinsky 128 (Pty) Ltd (Satinsky) was finalised by the NCR. The NCR referred the case to the National Consumer Tribunal in October 2014. The matter has not been finally set down for a hearing, due to incomplete filing initially. In terms of the NCT current records the matter has lapsed and the process to reopen the matter is being initiated.
2. No criminal charges will be pursued. The contravention is not a criminal offense.
3. The matter is still pending at the NCT.
22 February 2017 - NW109
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Olifantsfontein Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Olifantsfontein Police Station |
72 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
19 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
7 |
22 February 2017 - NW148
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(a) How many police officers in each province (i) were asked to attend and (ii) actually attended the (aa) 2017 National Police Day event held at Ikageng village in Boitekong and (bb) 2017 National Excellence Awards, hosted at Sun City Superbowl, Sun City Resorts, (b)(i) how many police officers from each police station (aa) were asked to attend the events and (bb) actually attended the events and (ii) how many police officers are currently deployed at each specified police station and (c) what amount was budgeted by his department for overtime pay for police officers who covered the shifts of the specified police officers who attended the events?
Reply:
(a)(i)(ii)(aa) The number of police officers who were asked to attend and who actually attended were 10 per province and in respect of the hosting province, 15 members per police cluster.
(a)(i)(ii)(bb) The number of police officers who were asked to attend and who actually attended were 10 per province and in respect of the hosting province, an additional 100 members attended.
(b)(i)(ii)(aa) and (bb) An attendance register was not kept, due to the size and nature of the event.
(c) Nil rand.
22 February 2017 - NW102
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Bedfordview Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Bedfordview Police Station |
107 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
2 (due to disability) |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
0 |
22 February 2017 - NW117
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Tsakane Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Tsakane Police Station |
176 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
8 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
8 |
22 February 2017 - NW108
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Tembisa Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Tembisa Police Station |
319 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
21 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
Members who were not competent were not sent for retraining yet. |
22 February 2017 - NW103
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Sebenza Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Sebenza Police Station |
71 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
2 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
2 |
22 February 2017 - NW113
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Thokoza Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Thokoza Police Station |
126 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
10 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
3 |
Original signed LIEUTENANT GENERAL
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER: GAUTENG
DS DE LANGE
Date: 15 February 2017
Reply to question 113 recommended/not recommended
Original signed LIEUTENANT GENERAL
ACTING NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
JK PHAHLANE
Date:
Reply to question 113 approved/not approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
NPT NHLEKO, MP
Date:
22 February 2017 - NW104
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Boksburg North Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Boksburg North Police Station |
139 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
53 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
15 |
22 February 2017 - NW111
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Alberton Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Alberton Police Station |
143 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
74 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
3 |
22 February 2017 - NW105
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Norkem Park Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Norkem Park Police Station |
113 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
42 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
0 |
22 February 2017 - NW155
Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of State Security
What is the total amount of his department’s budget allocation for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2017; (2) Whether his department disbursed any other resources for SONA; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The State Security Agency (SSA) participated in the security arrangements of the hosting the 2017 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in accordance with the constitution and other relevant legislation and its mandate as prescribed in the National Strategic Intelligence Act, 1994, amended by the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Act, 2015.
The SSA furthermore rendered its services in the context of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) as guided by the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS). The purpose of such services is to ensure a safe and secure environment, and to mitigate risks associated with instability.
There was no specific allocation as the costs associated with this work came from the normal operational budget of the Agency.
22 February 2017 - NW116
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Katlehong Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Brakpan Police Station |
227 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
9 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
5 |
22 February 2017 - NW205
Terblanche, Ms JF to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
When will the matters before the National Consumer Tribunal relating to certain banks, Nedbank Limited and Standard Bank South Africa be finalised?
Reply:
The matter between NCR v Nedbank was referred to the National Consumer Tribunal on September 2015. Pleadings were due to close on 19 October 2015. The Respondent however, filed for a Condonation application on 22 January 2016 to extend the time period for the filling of its answering affidavit. The NCT is still considering the Application for Condonation which was rendered complete on 02 December 2016. The matter still needs to be set down for pre-hearing after the Condonation ruling is issued. The Tribunal anticipates the Condonation ruling being issued to the parties before the end of February 2017. The pre-hearing will be set down in April 2017 with the hearing set down for June 2017 subject to the availability of both parties.
The matter between NCR v Standard Bank was referred to the National Consumer Tribunal in July 2015. The matter has been set down for a hearing on 26, 27 and 28 July 2017. The judgment may be issued during August 2017.
22 February 2017 - NW156
Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the Minister of Police
(1) (a) Which buildings currently constitute a National Key Point in terms of the National Key Points Act, Act 102 of 1980, (i) within the Parliamentary precinct or (ii) any area controlled and/or financed by Parliament and (b) on which date was each building and/or area declared a National Key Point; (2) does he intend to declare (a) any other parliamentary buildings or (b) the Parliamentary precinct as a whole as a National Key Point as per section 2(1) of the National Key Points Act, Act 102 of 1980; if so, (i) which parliamentary buildings that are currently not designated as a National Key Point does he intend to declare as a National Key Point, (ii) on what date does he intend to issue written notice to this effect, in accordance with section 2(2) of the Act, and (iii) for what reason does he intend to declare the specified buildings as a National Key Point; (3) has he received any application from the Secretary to Parliament or any other authority at Parliament to have (a) any or (b) all parliamentary structures declared a National Key Point; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i) and (ii) Parliament House - National Assembly;
120 Plein Street Building, Cape Town - Offices of Ministers and Deputy Ministers when Parliament is in session in Cape Town; and
The Office of the President of South Africa (Tuynhuys).
(1)(b) Parliament House - National Assembly was declared a National Key Point in February1982;
120 Plein Street Building, Cape Town was declared a National Key Point in February 1982; and
The office of the President of South Africa (Tuynhuys) was declared a National Key Point in April 2010.
(2)(a) No.
(2)(b)(i) Not applicable.
(2)(b)(ii) Not applicable.
(2)(b)(iii) Not applicable.
(3)(a)(b) No.
22 February 2017 - NW80
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to his reply to question 3439 on 13 October 2015, what further steps have been taken by each Anti-corruption Task Team in each of the cases that was listed?
Reply:
All the KwaZulu-Natal enquiry cases listed in the reply to question 3439 are related to the Ethekwini Municipality. No criminal conduct could be detected. The cases were related to misconduct and referred to the Ethekwini Municipality with recommendations for internal investigation.
22 February 2017 - NW153
Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What is the total amount of his department’s budget allocation for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2017; (2) whether his department disbursed any other resources for SONA; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. There is no specific budget for the State of the National Address (SONA). Each Division, Component and/or Province manages the SONA from its respective line function budget.
The provisional overall expenditure for SONA 2017 is R4 085 035,00. The actual expenditure is not yet determined, pending the finalisation of all claims.
2. The South African Police Service (SAPS) made use of safety and blockading equipment. As a member of the National Joint Operational & Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS), SAPS utilised members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in a supporting role.
22 February 2017 - NW114
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Boksburg Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Boksburg Police Station |
126 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
7 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
Six members are not fit to carry firearms, due to medical conditions. One member must undergo Basic Police Training. |
22 February 2017 - NW107
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Tembisa South Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Tembisa South Police Station |
117 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
4 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
4 |
22 February 2017 - NW149
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(a) Which service provider was contracted to provide catering for the (i) 2017 National Police Day event and (ii) 2017 National Excellence Awards held on 27 January 2017 and (b) what total amount was (i) budgeted in each contract for catering and (ii) actually spent on catering for each specified event?
Reply:
The following service providers were contracted to provide catering:
(a)(i) 2017 National Police Day Event:
Lesedi Ko Pele;
Tshipidi Caterers;
Advro Vita;
Kgotatso;
Rubetshe Trading;
Cannula Inv;
BDM Cataring;
Oratilwe Catering; and
Macadesh Trading.
(a)(ii) 2017 National Excellence Awards:
Sun City International
(b)(i) The following amounts were budgeted for catering:
2017 National Police Day: R279 765,00
2017 National Excellence Awards: An all-inclusive amount of R2 000 000,00 was budgeted for the 2017 National Excellence Awards, inclusive of accommodation, venue hire, décor, catering, etc.
(b)(ii) The following amounts were spent on catering:
2017 National Police Day: R279 765,00
2017 National Excellence Awards: A total amount of R1 817 782,00 was spent in respect of the 2017 National Excellence Awards, inclusive of accommodation, venue hire, décor, catering, etc.
22 February 2017 - NW151
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to paragraphs 14.8 and 14.9 of the recommendations contained in the report compiled by CPN Forensic and Accounting Services on 23 April 2014 into alleged irregularities at SA Police Service (SAPS), did the SAPS initiate an investigation in terms of the Public Financial Management Act, Act 1 of 1999 and the Treasury Regulations into possible fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure with the awarding of a scarce skills allowance to certain persons (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, in each case what was (a) the outcome of each investigation and (b) what further action was taken?
Reply:
(a) No investigation was initiated in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999 and the Treasury Regulations, as there was no (a) fruitless, wasteful or irregular expenditure with regard to the awarding of the scarce skills allowance.
14.8 Mr Nkgodi
At the time of him being awarded the scarce skills allowance, Mr Nkgodi was already performing the respective duties classified as scarce skills. He had completed three years of service performing those duties, although he did not possess any formal relevant qualifications. Prior and during his deployment in the Questioned Documents Unit, Mr Nkgodi received extensive training and development, as well as mentorship and guidance, upon completion of such training.
SAPS Directive with reference 4/2/1 dated 13 November 2006, paragraph 8, reads as follows:
“where internal training is provided to an employee in order for him to perform the required duties in a scarce skills occupation category, such training/qualification will be recognised for the payment of the allowance to the employee”
Taking the above into consideration, internal training combined with his three years of experience in the field, qualified Mr Nkgodi for the allowance.
14.9 Major General Shezi
At the time of receipt of the scarce skills allowance, Major General Shezi was responsible for Quality Management within the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), as a Control Forensic Analyst. She was in possession of a BSC degree from the University of Durban Westville, which is the required qualification, as well as relevant experience in the field, dating back from 1996. She was also a trained DNA expert, responsible for the Quality Management System of the Biology Section of the FSL.
Major General Shezi qualified for the scarce skills allowance in terms of the Scarce Skills Policy, read with SAPS directive 4/2/1, dated 13 November 2006, paragraph 4.1 which reads as follows:
“4.1 The Minister, in terms of the powers vested upon him, approved the payment of a monthly scarce skills allowance to the following occupational categories:”
R6,333-00 |
R1,500-00 |
R1,000-00 |
R400-00 |
Task Force Members – this is in line with allowances paid for Task Force Members in the SANDF |
Scientific Analyst Unit |
Questioned Documents Unit |
Armoury |
Mechanical and metallurgical Engineers |
Ballistics |
Hostage Negotiator |
|
Chemistry Unit |
Facial Identification Experts |
Diver |
|
Biology Unit |
Criminalistics Experts |
||
Facial Reconstruction |
Radio Technical Services |
||
Technical Personnel (LAME) |
Serious Economic Offences |
||
AFIS Project Manager |
Commercial Branch |
||
Architects and Engineers |
Organised Crime |
||
Explosives Unit |
- As a result of the above explanation, no further action was taken.
22 February 2017 - NW118
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Germiston Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Germiston Police Station |
235 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
143 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
Members who were not competent were not sent for retraining yet. |
22 February 2017 - NW147
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What total amount was budgeted and spent by his department (i) nationally and (ii) in each province in respect of the (aa) 2017 National Police Day event held at Ikageng village in Boitekong and (bb) 2017 National Excellence Awards, hosted at Sun City Superbowl, Sun City Resorts, including amounts spent on (aaa) transport, (bbb) accommodation, (ccc) entertainment and related items and (ddd) any and all costs that would not have been incurred had the events not been held and (b) which section of the budget will these amounts be sourced from in each case?
Reply:
(a)(i)(aa) Budgeted: R1,200 000,00
Spent: R694 233,00
(a)(ii)(aa) Budgeted: Nil
Spent: Nil
The 2017 National Police Day event was only celebrated in Ikageng Village, Boitekong, North West.
(a)(i)(ii)(bb) Budgeted: R2 000 000,00
Spent: R1 817 782,00
This amount is inclusive of accommodation, venue hire, décor, catering, etc.
(aaa), (bbb), (ccc) and (ddd)
The cost is all-inclusive and as reflected in paragraphs (aa) and (bb) supra.
(b) These amounts were sourced from the National Police Service budget.
22 February 2017 - NW204
Terblanche, Ms JF to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)(a) What remedial action was decided in case NCT/26396/2015/140(1), between the National Credit Regulator and ABSA Bank Ltd, which was heard by the National Consumer Tribunal on 21 November 2016 and (b) what fines were imposed; (2) whether the consumers affected by the specified case will benefit in any way from the outcome; if not, why not; if so, (a) in what way and (b) why was this not communicated to the affected consumers; (3) whether any (a) fines, (b) settlements and/or (c) criminal charges were pursued against any person found guilty in the case; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?NW216E
Reply:
(1)(a) The matter was settled between the NCR and ABSA Bank Ltd on the basis that ABSA pay an administrative fine.
(1)(b) A fine of R10 000 000.00 (Ten million Rands) was imposed.
(2)(a) The consumers will benefit as follows – ABSA to:
(i) Write-off the cost of credit on credit agreements.
(ii) Restructure repayments for consumers who are currently in arrears.
(iii) Rescind any civil court judgments against consumers at own cost.
(iv) Instruct the credit bureaus to remove adverse listings from the credit records of consumers.
(2)(b) ABSA is required to submit to the NCR an audit report confirming compliance with the terms of the agreement and once the audit report is submitted, the NCR will inform the affected consumers.
(3) The alleged contravention is not a criminal offence; therefore no criminal charges were pursued.
22 February 2017 - NW115
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Brakpan Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Brakpan Police Station |
173 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
5 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
3 |
22 February 2017 - NW106
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Kempton Park Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Kempton Park Police Station |
240 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
1 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
1 |
22 February 2017 - NW110
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Elsburg Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Elsburg Police Station |
123 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
3 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
1 |
22 February 2017 - NW112
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Brackendowns Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Brackendowns Police Station |
95 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
40 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
2 |
22 February 2017 - NW101
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) police officers are currently stationed at the Primrose Police Station in Gauteng and (b) of the specified police officers (i) are not yet competent to carry firearms and (ii) failed firearm competency retraining tests?
Reply:
(a) Functional members at the Primrose Police Station |
126 |
(b)(i) Members not yet competent to carry firearms |
25 |
(b)(ii) Members who failed the competency retraining test |
25 |
21 February 2017 - NW60
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) How many examiners of vehicles have been convicted of issuing fraudulent certificates of roadworthiness in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) in each case, (i) which of the specified examiners continue to practice and (ii) what are the reasons for this?
Reply:
(a) It is cumbersome to report on the statistics relating to convictions of Examiners due to the prolonged period it takes to finalise a case due to the fact that once a case has been opened with the SAPS, they must conduct investigations and ultimately prepare the docket for the Department of Justice to prosecute. Therefore a case may take up to two years to be finalised. Below is the numbers that have been convicted:
Province |
(i) 2013-14 |
(ii) 2014-15 |
(iii) 2015-16 |
Eastern Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Free State |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Gauteng |
0 |
7 |
2 |
Kwazulu-Natal |
The KZN Department of Transport is not aware of any examiners of vehicles in this province whom have been criminally convicted for the periods stated above. |
||
Limpopo |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Western Cape |
2 (Internal disciplinary hearing) |
3 (Internal disciplinary hearing suspensions) |
2 |
(b) (i) Examiners continuing to practice after conviction.
Province |
(i) 2013-14 |
(ii) 2014-15 |
(iii) 2015-16 |
Eastern Cape |
None |
||
Free State |
None |
None |
None |
Gauteng |
None |
None |
None |
Kwazulu-Natal |
None |
||
Limpopo |
None |
None |
None |
Mpumalanga |
None |
None |
None |
North West |
None |
None |
None |
Northern Cape |
None |
None |
None |
Western Cape |
None |
None |
1 |
(ii) Reasons for continuation:
Eastern Cape: Not applicable.
Free State: Not applicable.
Gauteng:Not applicable.
Kwazulu-Natal: Not applicable.
Limpopo:Not applicable.
Mpumalanga:Not applicable.
North West:Not applicable.
Northern Cape:Not applicable.
Western Cape: One of the examiners convicted in 2015/16 financial year is still practicing. The province is awaiting formal feedback from the Director of Public Prosecutions. The case is on the court roll for March 2017.
21 February 2017 - NW61
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Have any vehicle testing stations been found not to have complied with legislative requirements in the (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15 and (c) 2015-16 financial years; if so, in each case, (i) which stations and (ii) on what date; (2) whether any of the specified vehicle testing stations have been closed; if not, what are the reasons in this regard; if so, on what date; (3) (a) what are the reasons for the inconsistent application of standards in each province and (b) what action is her department taking to address this issue?
Reply:
(1) Yes. The detail of question (1) is dealt with in Tables 1, 2 and 3 attached as Annexure A, B and C. For the sake of clarity, a TS 4 Recommendation refers to a warning issued to the vehicle testing station as a result of unresolved findings against the vehicle testing station. A TS5 recommendation refers to recommendation for suspension as a result of continuous unresolved findings.
(2) The detail of question (2) is dealt with in Tables 1, 2 and 3 attached as Annexure A, B and C:
(3) (a) In terms of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996, Motor vehicle registration, testing and licensing remains the responsibility of the applicable MEC in a province. With it comes the responsibility to provide services in this regard. In terms of the legislation the Inspectorate for Testing Stations must make recommendations to the MEC in terms of the compliance of vehicle testing stations in the province. It remains the prerogative of the MECs to make their own decisions with regard to the recommendations.
(b)In order to harmonize the implementation of legislation and standards, the Department has encouraged provincial participation in the Vehicle Technical Committee and Legislation Forums. Furthermore, legislation is going to be amended to ensure that the requirements are standardized.
21 February 2017 - NW67
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether the new N3 route between Van Reenen Pass in KwaZulu-Natal and Warden in the Free State has been (a) decided upon and (b) duly authorised yet; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the (a) details of the route that has been authorised, (b) budgeted costs for construction, (c) proposed funding sources for the construction, (d) details of any proposed (i) additional and/or (ii) increased tolls payable by motorists using the route and (e) details of the construction timelines, including all preparation work such as the supply-chain processes; (2) has a cost-benefit analysis been conducted for the proposed new route; if not (a) why not and (b) by what date will such an analysis be conducted; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) At its meeting of 5 October 2016, the Political Heads of the PICC’s SIP 2 Committee endorsed the recommendation tabled for the selection of a preferred alternative for the improvement of the N3 Van Reenen Pass. It was also at this meeting where the Minister of Transport confirmed her decision to return to the drawing board the De Beers Pass project, in view of the serious concerns raised by various stakeholders in the Free State province. As such going forward the new project will be called the N3 Van Reenen Development.
(b) (a) (b) The Department is finalising an official instruction to SANRAL in this regard. SANRAL will be required to conduct a detailed investigation and costing of this preferred option along with its variations. The output of this process will be submitted to the Minister of Transport and the PICC for consideration.
(c) The existing concession contract was structured to make provision for the development of the De Beers Pass. This financial provision will now be made available to fund the new preferred option. In the event that the costing in (b)above exceeds this financial provision within the Concession contract, the Minister of Transport working in conjunction with the PICC, National Treasury and the Free State Province will determine the best funding model to cover the funding shortfall. This is imperative as neither the concession contract nor SANRAL will be able to carry the additional costs.
(d) (i)(ii) This process will be informed by the process stipulated in (b) above, and will be communicated in due course. It must be noted that the De Beers Pass was modelled not to result in additional toll tariffs.
(e) This is dependent on (b) above, which is envisaged to take a minimum of 12 months. It also depends on the environmental requirements of the preferred option, the resolution of any funding shortfall that may arise, securing the necessary licenses for water use and quarrying and the bidding process. Nonetheless, actual construction is not expected to start before 2020.
2. This will be covered in above. The timelines are as stipulated in (e) above.
21 February 2017 - NW07
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Transport
What is the current status of the proposed Road Accident Benefit Scheme Bill?
Reply:
The proposed Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill is scheduled to be presented to the Economic sectors. Employment and infrastructure development Cluster of the Forum of South African Directors General (FOSAD) in February 2017. The RABS will also be tabled at the Technical Working Group substructure of the Social Protection, community and Human Development FOSAD Cluster. It will be presented before end of the financial year 2016/2017.
17 February 2017 - NW73
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)How many students (a)(i) wrote and (ii) passed the National Accredited Technical Education Diploma examinations, also known as Report 191 programmes, in November 2015 and (b) who passed the specified examinations received their certificates as at (i) 31 August 2016 and (ii) the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) whether any of the specified students are still waiting to receive their certificates; if so, (a) by what date will the certificates be forwarded to the colleges and (b) which colleges are still awaiting the certificates; (3) whether any of the specified students’ certificates have been withheld due to outstanding fees payable by the specified colleges; if so, (a) which colleges still need to settle their fees and (b) how many students are affected in each case?
Reply:
(1) (a) (i) A total of 309 693 students wrote the National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) examinations during the third trimester of 2015, i.e. November 2015 examinations.
(ii) Of these, 180 756 students passed the examinations.
(b) (i) As at 31 August 2016, most students who have met the NATED certification requirements for the November 2015 examinations have received their certificates except for those students affected by isolated incidents of a data processing error on the examinations IT system. The figures in the table below provides a breakdown of the number of candidates who passed the November 2015 examinations and were therefore eligible to receive a certificate.
(ii) Information as at 14 February 2017.
Part-Qualification |
Wrote |
Passed |
N1 |
52 410 |
40 055 |
N2 |
76 397 |
31 528 |
N3 |
69 896 |
42 371 |
N4 |
160 456 |
120 174 |
N5 |
125 483 |
83 355 |
N6 |
93 120 |
62 361 |
Total |
309 693 |
180 756 |
(2) All outstanding certificates on the system are being addressed and the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), who is responsible for the examinations IT system, has committed to start processing these certificates by 15 March 2017.
(3) No certificates have been withheld due to outstanding fees payable by colleges.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 73 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
17 February 2017 - NW72
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)How many (a)(i) public and (ii) private technical vocational education and training colleges entered candidates for the National Certificate Vocational (Level 4) and (b) candidates were enrolled by each college for the (aa) 2014, (bb) 2015 and (cc) 2016 November examination opportunities of the specified certificate; (2) what (a) was the pass rate for each of the specified colleges after the first examination opportunity in each case, (b) was the overall pass rate for the specified examination opportunities and (c) steps, did his department take to improve the results of the specified colleges who obtained a pass rate of lower than 40% in the specified examination opportunities?
Reply:
1. Table 1 contains the number of candidates entered for the National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 November examinations at each public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college and Table 2 for each private college.
Table 1: Public TVET Colleges
COLLEGE NAME |
(b) (aa) 2014 |
(b) (bb) 2015 |
(b) (cc) 2016 |
BOLAND PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
393 |
411 |
284 |
BUFFALO CITY PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
713 |
890 |
598 |
CAPRICORN TVET COLLEGE |
948 |
986 |
879 |
CENTRAL JOHANNESBURG PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
365 |
266 |
122 |
COASTAL KZN TVET COLLEGE |
1 042 |
1 061 |
1 185 |
COLLEGE OF CAPE TOWN |
635 |
671 |
488 |
EASTCAPE MIDLANDS PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
582 |
596 |
462 |
EHLANZENI PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
553 |
620 |
462 |
EKURHULENI EAST PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
407 |
536 |
447 |
EKURHULENI WEST PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
1 094 |
1 221 |
1 184 |
ELANGENI COLLEGE FOR TVET |
562 |
728 |
661 |
ESAYIDI TVET COLLEGE |
833 |
794 |
677 |
FALSE BAY PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
424 |
441 |
303 |
FLAVIUS MAREKA TVET COLLEGE |
46 |
54 |
16 |
GERT SIBANDE PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
1 136 |
1 183 |
1 171 |
GOLDFIELDS TVET COLLEGE |
106 |
169 |
104 |
IKHALA PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
260 |
251 |
258 |
INGWE PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
340 |
475 |
398 |
KING HINTSA PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
158 |
246 |
322 |
KING SABATADALINDYEBO PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
374 |
611 |
501 |
LEPHALALE TVET COLLEGE |
140 |
73 |
36 |
LETABA TVET COLLEGE |
646 |
725 |
453 |
LOVEDALE PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
308 |
387 |
245 |
MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE |
569 |
501 |
333 |
MALUTI TVET COLLEGE |
348 |
344 |
352 |
MNAMBITHI TVET COLLEGE |
345 |
337 |
242 |
MOPANI SOUTH EAST TVET COLLEGE |
752 |
762 |
758 |
MOTHEO TVET COLLEGE |
144 |
166 |
147 |
MTHASHANA TVET COLLEGE |
365 |
477 |
286 |
NKANGALA PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
451 |
655 |
717 |
NORTHLINK COLLEGE |
358 |
527 |
195 |
ORBIT TVET COLLEGE |
658 |
762 |
424 |
PORT ELIZABETH PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
793 |
788 |
534 |
RURAL PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
120 |
134 |
106 |
SEDIBENG PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
500 |
666 |
324 |
SEKHUKHUNE TVET COLLEGE |
386 |
423 |
358 |
SOUTH CAPE PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
451 |
442 |
398 |
SOUTH WEST GAUTENG COLLEGE |
1 216 |
1 291 |
953 |
TALETSO TVET COLLEGE |
466 |
453 |
222 |
THEKWINI TVET COLLEGE |
182 |
229 |
225 |
TSHWANE NORTH COLLEGE FOR TVET |
460 |
457 |
252 |
TSHWANE SOUTH PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
403 |
481 |
210 |
UMFOLOZI TVET COLLEGE |
1 056 |
1 290 |
852 |
UMGUNGUNDLOVU TVET COLLEGE |
121 |
155 |
156 |
URBAN PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
191 |
272 |
177 |
VHEMBE TVET COLLEGE |
752 |
1 004 |
695 |
VUSELELA TVET COLLEGE |
492 |
637 |
242 |
WATERBERG TVET COLLEGE |
461 |
625 |
380 |
WEST COAST PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
702 |
834 |
532 |
WESTERN PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
134 |
135 |
102 |
Total |
24 941 |
28 242 |
21 428 |
Table 2: Private Colleges
COLLEGE NAME |
(b) (aa) 2014 |
(b) (bb) 2015 |
(b) (cc) 2016 |
ACADEMY AT VAAL TRIANGLE |
|
|
2 |
ACADEMY OF BUSINESS & COMPUTER STUDIES |
47 |
53 |
40 |
AFRICA INST. OF MANAGEMENT & TECH:JHB |
5 |
4 |
|
ARANDA LEARNERSHIP COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
|
15 |
8 |
BETTER BEST EDUCATION PROJECTS |
11 |
11 |
0 |
BROOKLYN CITY COLLEGE |
|
1 |
|
CITY VIEW BUSINESS COLLEGE |
|
2 |
|
COLLEGE 2000 - TZANEEN CAMPUS |
20 |
|
|
DAM BUSINESS COLLEGE |
29 |
27 |
6 |
DAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
7 |
9 |
0 |
DSDC COLLEGE OF SA |
161 |
103 |
21 |
EBUS TECH CONSULTING(PTY) LTD |
7 |
3 |
|
EDUSA COLLEGE |
45 |
37 |
3 |
FIRST CHOICE VARSITY COLLEGE |
26 |
|
|
GRAAFF-REINET CAMPUS(EASTCAPE MIDLANDS) |
277 |
|
186 |
IDUTYWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
505 |
452 |
188 |
INNOVATUS COLLEGE |
176 |
127 |
80 |
JEPPE COLLEGE |
247 |
219 |
95 |
JW SAINTS TECHNICAL COLLEGE:JOHANNESBURG |
1 |
|
|
KINGSWAY COLL OF COMPUTING & BUS STUDIES |
|
|
19 |
KURUMAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
268 |
210 |
117 |
KWAZULU-NATAL MIDLANDS CAMPUS |
|
|
54 |
LTT MURUNWA SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE |
28 |
26 |
17 |
MATATSHE TECHNICAL CENTRE |
|
27 |
20 |
MSC BUSINESS COLLEGE : RUSTERNBURG |
|
0 |
|
OPPORTUNITY LEARNING CENTRE (PTY) LTD |
5 |
20 |
1 |
PAX COMMERCIAL COLLEGE (PTY)LTD |
13 |
|
5 |
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
19 |
5 |
0 |
PROSPERITY CAREER COLLEGE:BRITS |
22 |
|
|
RHODES TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
|
50 |
30 |
ROSTEC TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
378 |
369 |
277 |
SAINT IGNATIOUS COLLEGE |
24 |
27 |
|
SANDTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
18 |
11 |
|
SAVANNA COLLEGE OF COMP & SKILLS DEV |
|
29 |
|
SEBOKENG CAMPUS |
|
|
660 |
SHEPPERD ACADEMY(PTY)LTD |
9 |
|
|
SPRINGFIELD TVET COLLEGE |
10 |
16 |
13 |
TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF SOUTH AFRICA |
1 134 |
1 252 |
841 |
THASULULO TVET COLLEGE |
64 |
53 |
3 |
THENGWE CAMPUS |
|
|
66 |
TRUE HARVEST COLLEGE |
5 |
4 |
|
TSHWELOPELE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE |
|
32 |
16 |
TYGERBERG COLLEGE PAROW CAMPUS |
742 |
|
607 |
VAAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD |
|
|
1 |
WILBERFORCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
96 |
97 |
40 |
Total |
4 375 |
3 288 |
3 348 |
(2) (a) Table 3 contains the pass rate for the National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 November examinations at each public TVET college and Table 4 for each private college. The November 2016 examinations pass rates will only be finalised once the outstanding marks and processing of re-marks for this cycle has been completed.
Table 3: Public TVET Colleges
COLLEGE NAME |
2014 % |
2015 % |
BOLAND PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
60.7 |
61.5 |
BUFFALO CITY PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
33.2 |
36.1 |
CAPRICORN TVET COLLEGE |
23.8 |
32.0 |
CENTRAL JOHANNESBURG PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
23.2 |
32.3 |
COASTAL KZN TVET COLLEGE |
42.0 |
37.8 |
COLLEGE OF CAPE TOWN |
58.3 |
61.3 |
EASTCAPE MIDLANDS PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
60.5 |
55.2 |
EHLANZENI PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
23.7 |
39.6 |
EKURHULENI EAST PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
37.5 |
43.9 |
EKURHULENI WEST PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
37.4 |
51.7 |
ELANGENI COLLEGE FOR TVET |
30.6 |
31.4 |
ESAYIDI TVET COLLEGE |
22.9 |
30.6 |
FALSE BAY PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
37.5 |
45.2 |
FLAVIUS MAREKA TVET COLLEGE |
54.3 |
62.0 |
GERT SIBANDE PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
50.2 |
53.3 |
GOLDFIELDS TVET COLLEGE |
31.6 |
45.5 |
IKHALA PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
39.3 |
52.2 |
INGWE PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
22.1 |
32.2 |
KING HINTSA PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
55.2 |
62.0 |
KING SABATADALINDYEBO PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
19.3 |
37.1 |
LEPHALALE TVET COLLEGE |
11.3 |
28.4 |
LETABA TVET COLLEGE |
31.1 |
30.3 |
LOVEDALE PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
34.6 |
46.4 |
MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE |
38.0 |
54.0 |
MALUTI TVET COLLEGE |
24.3 |
29.2 |
MNAMBITHI TVET COLLEGE |
27.2 |
30.5 |
MOPANI SOUTH EAST TVET COLLEGE |
30.4 |
31.1 |
MOTHEO TVET COLLEGE |
32.0 |
57.0 |
MTHASHANA TVET COLLEGE |
36.2 |
37.1 |
NKANGALA PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
26.0 |
31.8 |
NORTHLINK COLLEGE |
39.5 |
61.1 |
ORBIT TVET COLLEGE |
36.3 |
53.3 |
PORT ELIZABETH PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
39.2 |
39.4 |
RURAL PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
52.0 |
46.0 |
SEDIBENG PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
28.1 |
42.9 |
SEKHUKHUNE TVET COLLEGE |
29.3 |
39.4 |
SOUTH CAPE PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
55.6 |
57.3 |
SOUTH WEST GAUTENG COLLEGE |
27.5 |
33.5 |
TALETSO TVET COLLEGE |
33.3 |
39.1 |
THEKWINI TVET COLLEGE |
33.5 |
36.2 |
TSHWANE NORTH COLLEGE FOR TVET |
29.1 |
36.0 |
TSHWANE SOUTH PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
19.3 |
39.7 |
UMFOLOZI TVET COLLEGE |
33.0 |
25.6 |
UMGUNGUNDLOVU TVET COLLEGE |
34.8 |
33.3 |
URBAN PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
19.5 |
40.1 |
VHEMBE TVET COLLEGE |
15.3 |
26.3 |
VUSELELA TVET COLLEGE |
23.8 |
20.6 |
WATERBERG TVET COLLEGE |
42.7 |
52.4 |
WEST COAST PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
40.3 |
39.1 |
WESTERN PUBLIC TVET COLLEGE |
34.2 |
45.8 |
Table 4: Private Colleges
COLLEGE NAME |
2014 % |
2015 % |
ACADEMY OF BUSINESS & COMPUTER STUDIES |
19.4 |
23.1 |
AFRICA INST. OF MANAGEMENT & TECH:JHB |
33.3 |
33.3 |
ARANDA LEARNERSHIP COLLEGE (PTY) LTD |
|
60.0 |
BETTER BEST EDUCATION PROJECTS |
9.1 |
45.5 |
BROOKLYN CITY COLLEGE |
|
|
CITY VIEW BUSINESS COLLEGE |
|
0 |
COLLEGE 2000 - TZANEEN CAMPUS |
5.0 |
|
DAM BUSINESS COLLEGE |
20.0 |
31.6 |
DAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
80.0 |
|
DSDC COLLEGE OF SA |
16.1 |
18.3 |
EBUS TECH CONSULTING(PTY) LTD |
0 |
0 |
EDUSA COLLEGE |
7.4 |
22.2 |
FIRST CHOICE VARSITY COLLEGE |
0 |
|
GRAAFF-REINET CAMPUS (EASTCAPE MIDLANDS) |
56.0 |
|
IDUTYWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
20.5 |
34.8 |
INNOVATUS COLLEGE |
64.3 |
38.5 |
JEPPE COLLEGE |
16.8 |
18.7 |
JW SAINTS TECHNICAL COLLEGE: JOHANNESBURG |
|
|
KURUMAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
23.8 |
40.7 |
LTT MURUNWA SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE |
31.8 |
58.3 |
MATATSHE TECHNICAL CENTRE |
|
38.9 |
MSC BUSINESS COLLEGE : RUSTERNBURG |
|
|
OPPORTUNITY LEARNING CENTRE (PTY) LTD |
0 |
8.3 |
PAX COMMERCIAL COLLEGE (PTY)LTD |
0 |
|
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
7.1 |
33.3 |
PROSPERITY CAREER COLLEGE:BRITS |
8.3 |
|
RHODES TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
|
38.1 |
ROSTEC TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
17.1 |
19.8 |
SAINT IGNATIOUS COLLEGE |
|
66.7 |
SANDTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
100.0 |
0 |
SAVANNA COLLEGE OF COMP & SKILLS DEV |
|
60.0 |
SHEPPERD ACADEMY (PTY) LTD |
0 |
|
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE |
33.3 |
30.0 |
TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF SOUTH AFRICA |
48.5 |
55.7 |
THASULULO COLLEGE |
13.3 |
13.5 |
TLHARIHANI TRAINING CENTRE |
0 |
|
TRUE HARVEST COLLEGE |
0 |
0 |
TSHWELOPELE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE |
|
57.1 |
TYGERBERG COLLEGE PAROW CAMPUS |
75.8 |
|
WILBERFORCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
19.0 |
25.4 |
(b) Table 5 contains the overall pass rate for the National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 November examinations.
Table 5: Overall pass rate
COLLEGE SECTOR |
2014 % |
2015 % |
PUBLIC TVET COLLEGES |
34.4 |
40.2 |
PRIVATE COLLEGES |
41.9 |
40.2 |
(c) Four key initiatives are being implemented to improve student performance at individual subject and overall certification levels:
(i) A student attendance policy was introduced in 2014 and implementation was strengthened in 2015 and 2016, where students need to comply with at least an 80% attendance rate to qualify to write the examinations. Notable improvements in student attendance have been recorded, although there are still colleges who struggle to entrench a culture of attendance. The recent student protests have also militated against disciplined attendance.
(ii) Since 2016, all colleges are required to develop and implement annual Teaching and Learning Plans (TLPs) with standards for curriculum delivery across seven key areas:
- Enrolment preparation;
- Classroom teaching and support;
- Student practical application for on-course learning;
- Student assessments: On-site and continuous assessments;
- Student academic support;
- Lecturer support and capacity-building; and
- Work placement (students and lecturers).
The TLPs are submitted and analysed by the Department. Officials in the six regional offices provide support to the colleges to improve curriculum delivery and provide qualitative reports on the status of teaching and learning in the colleges. Through this process, colleges are compelled to identify gaps in the delivery of quality teaching and learning, and to commit to addressing these gaps.
(iii) Lecturer capacity building has been identified as a critical area towards improving student performance. The number of unqualified lecturers, i.e. lecturers without a professional and academic/technical qualifications, is below 700 against a potential lecturing workforce of around 10 000. A larger problem exists in that the qualified lecturers’ knowledge and competencies have not kept abreast with the new and revised curricula in the NC(V) qualifications. To address this gap, 36 curriculum specialists will be appointed in 2017 in the poor performing subjects to provide support to lecturers in the delivery of these subjects.
(iv) Students accessing TVET colleges generally have poor learning foundations (literacy and numeracy) and putting them into bridging programmes whilst concurrently enrolled in TVET programmes places unrealistic academic demands on these students. The Department will be introducing a Foundational Learning Programme (FLP) in 2018, for all new TVET enrolees without a National Senior Certificate. Placement in the FLP will be based on a baseline test developed by the Career Development Services unit located within the Department.
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17 February 2017 - NW69
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION:
(1) What are the full details of the guidelines determining the purchase of vehicles for (a) Ministers and (b) Deputy Ministers; (2) what are the full details of the vehicle(s) purchased for use by the Deputy Minister of his department since 1 April 2016 to date, including any (a) optional extras, (b) maintenance and warranties included, (c) suppliers chosen and (d) any other further relevant details; (3) was the purchase of the specified vehicle(s) done as per the normal supply chain management processes for transactions of its value; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) how does the total amount budgeted for the purchase of the specified vehicle(s) compare with the threshold set by the Ministerial Handbook; (5) was approval granted for any deviation from the threshold amounts, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The Ministerial Handbook governs the acquisition as well as the replacement of official vehicles as procured for both the Minister and the Deputy Minister.
In terms of Chapter 5, paragraph 1.2.1 of the Ministerial Handbook, Members at a National level may be provided with one vehicle for the use in Cape Town and one vehicle for the use in Pretoria.
Paragraph 1.2.3 of the Ministerial Handbook stipulates that Departments may purchase official vehicle/s directly from manufacturers and/or their dealerships only when the currently provided officials vehicle for that office has reached 120 000km’s or 5 years, whichever comes first.
Paragraph 1.2.4 of the Ministerial Handbook stipulates that the total purchase price of the vehicle chosen by the Member may not exceed in respect of a:
- Minister/Premier: 70% of the inclusive annual remuneration package of a Minister as may be amended from time to time on recommendation of the Commission for the Remuneration of Political Members (Grade F, Notch 3),
- Deputy Ministers/MEC: 70% of the inclusive annual remuneration package of a Deputy Minister as may be amended from time to time on recommendation of the Commission for the Remuneration of Political Members (Grade E1, Notch 3).
2. The following two vehicles were procured for the Deputy Minister:
Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro Tip-tronic (R750 000.00)
- No optional extras were added.
- Standard Audi 5 year/100 000km maintenance plan included in the purchase price.
- Audi Centre Fourways.
- The vehicle was pre-owned.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Tip-Tronic (R735 000.00)
- No optional extras were added.
- Standard Audi 5 year/100 000km maintenance plan included in the purchase price.
- Audi Centre Fourways.
- The vehicle was pre-owned.
3. The procurement of the vehicles was done in terms of normal Supply Chain Management processes. The vehicles were available on the transversal contract RT 57 through National Treasury for the Supply and delivery of motor vehicles, light and heavy commercial vehicles, busses and motor cycles to the State for the State at a cost in excess of 32% more than the quoted price from Audi Centre – Fourways. Annexure: B, paragraph 3 of the approved Departmental Supply Chain Management Policy caters for exemption of the three quotation and deviation rule for the sourcing of vehicles for Executive Authorities when the vehicle is not available on the transversal contract RT 57. Deviation approval was sought from Annexure: B, paragraph 3 of the approved Departmental Supply Chain Management Policy as the vehicles were available on RT 57 but at a premium price. The deviation approval was in light of “Value for Money” which is one of the key principles to consider during Demand Management within the Supply Chain Management arena.
4. The budgeted amount for the vehicles is in line with the threshold stipulated in the Ministerial Handbook.
5. No approval was granted for any deviation from the threshold amounts as set by the Ministerial Handbook as the vehicles procured for the Deputy Minister were far less than the 70% threshold amount per vehicle of the Deputy Minister’s inclusive annual remuneration package.
16 February 2017 - NW96
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) Why was the (a) regulatory impact assessment or (b) socio-economic impact assessment not done before submitting the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper to Cabinet for approval; (2) What evidence was used to support the decision to establish an open access wireless network including all supporting material?
Reply:
(1) (a) A Regulatory Impact Assessment has been replaced by the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) in line with a Cabinet directive; (b) It is a requirement by Cabinet to submit a SEIAS report with any new policy that Cabinet must approve. The SEIAS report on the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper, which is available on the Department’s website, was approved by the DPME and accordingly submitted with the policy document when it was approved by Cabinet on 28 September 2016.
(2) The evidence included but was not limited to:
Both the National Development Plan (NDP) and SA Connect refer to open access as the basis of the future market structure for the ICT sector. The call for open access was also included in the report of the ICT Policy Review Panel which was appointed by the Department to advise on the development of the final policy. In addition to the work of the panel, we also undertook international benchmarking with countries which have implemented Open Access or seek to implement Open Access Network as a mechanism to address public safety, broadband roll-out, limitations with scarce spectrum resource, competition, remove barriers to entry through introduction of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO), and market failures.
16 February 2017 - NW94
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
How many engagements, in terms of Chapter 2, section 3 of the Electronic Communications Act, Act 36 of 2005, as amended, has he had with (a) ICT sector stakeholders and (b) representatives organisations on the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper since 26 September 2016; (2) (a) On what date did each meeting take place, (b) what was the venue for each meeting and (c) who were participants in each meeting; (3) Did his department host each meeting; if not, who hosted the event in each case; if so, what was were the total costs incurred?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
(1)(a) 2
(1)(b) 1
(2)(a) The ICT Symposium took place on 2 November 2016;
A meeting with mobile network operators took place on 28 November 2016; and,
A meeting with representative organisations took place on 14 December 2016.
(2)(b) Venue:
ICT Symposium: Gallagher Estate, Midrand;
Mobile network operators meeting: Vodacom World, Midrand; and
Meeting with representative organisations: The Park Hyatt, Rosebank.
(c) Participants included the following:
ICT Symposium: South African Communications Forum (SACF), Fibreco, Convergence Partners, Members of Black Information Technology Forum (BITF), Smile Communications, National Lotteries Board, Black Management Forum, Telkom, MTN, and Vodacom.
Mobile network operators meeting: Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Telkom, Neotel, WBS, and SAAIF.
Meeting with representative organisations: Black IT Forum, Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA), SACF, Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Council, National Broadcasting Association, Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA), WIFI Forum, Internet Society Gauteng, and Interactive Advertising Bureau.
(3) The ICT Symposium was hosted by the Black IT Forum; the meeting with mobile network operators was hosted by Vodacom; and the meeting with representative organisations was hosted by the Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Council. The costs of hosting the meetings were not incurred by the Department.
16 February 2017 - NW76
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Whether he has been informed of any problems with the distribution of examination papers to examination centres for the technical and vocational education training colleges during November 2016 examinations; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) how many cases were reported where examination papers did not reach the specified examination centres on time for the specified examinations, (b) which colleges were affected, (c) what are the full details of the factors that led to the non-delivery and late delivery of the specified examination papers and (d) what remedial steps have been taken to (i) address complaints and (ii) avoid the non-delivery and late delivery of examination papers in the future?
Reply:
a) Three Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges were affected.
b) College of Cape Town and Northlink TVET College in the Western Cape, and Ingwe TVET College in the Eastern Cape.
c) The Department utilises the Government Printing Works (GPW) on an agency basis to print, pack and dispatch TVET college question papers. GPW experienced production challenges during the November 2016 examinations and this together with severe inclement weather, made it impossible for Skynet (the contracted courier company) to timeously deliver the question papers to all examination centres. Flights were cancelled due to severe inclement weather on the eve of the examinations, despite overnight / same-day services being contracted for the particular consignment.
d) (i) Colleges are required to immediately inform the Department of delivery problems on the morning of an examination, when collecting question papers from the secure delivery point. All the affected question papers were replaced and rescheduled for the three affected colleges.
(ii) A full post-examinations analysis of the services rendered by GPW during the November 2016 examinations has been concluded. GPW has re-evaluated its in-house resources, structures and processes in light of the findings to ensure timeous dispatching of question papers in future examinations cycles. In addition, GPW has committed to having an available back-up provider should it run into technical printing and packing challenges. This will ensure the timeous release of question papers to Skynet. The Department will also institute an on-site monitoring process at GPW to ensure that all examination question papers are delivered within agreed upon dates per examinations cycle.
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16 February 2017 - NW75
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Is he aware of the allegations that a certain member of the Council of the University of Zululand has an interest in a certain security company (name furnished) that was contracted by the specified university; if so, has he found that the (a) allocation of the specified contract was in the best interest of the university and (b) specified member’s financial interests were disclosed satisfactorily at the time of the awarding of the contract; (2) (a) what is the full amount that has been paid to (i) the specified security company and/or (ii) any of the company’s affiliates under the contract from 1 January 2016 to date and (b) from which budget were the specified amounts paid; (3) whether the university contracted any other security companies to (a) support and/or (b) replace the specified security company since 1 January 2017; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether he has and/or will ask for an independent investigation into (a) the specified allegations and (b) any related matters; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
It has come to my attention that various allegations were made on several aspects related to the University of Zululand.
I have written to the Council on 2 September 2016 expressing my concern on the slow progress and current developments on matters that affect the governance, management, student life and academic enterprise of the institution. I have also expressed my concern to the Council on newspaper articles regarding alleged financial irregularities and flouting of supply chain management processes committed by senior management at the university and that the Department was not being appraised of these disturbing developments, despite requests to the Council to keep the Department informed.
I have requested the Council to provide a response as part of a formal process as to why the appointment of an independent assessor, in terms of Sections 44 and 45 of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997) as amended, should not be considered. Council has responded in a letter dated 12 December 2016. I am currently applying my mind on the response of the Council and whether to conduct an independent assessment to ascertain the factual nature of these matters.
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16 February 2017 - NW97
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) Will a tender to appoint a service provider to draw up the implementation plan arising from the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper be issued, if not, (a) will the implementation plan be developed by his Department and (b) what further or/other steps are envisaged to draw up the implementation plan, if so (i) when will it be gazetted and (ii) what is the budget for the project? (2) What deadline has been set for the publication of the implementation plan?
Reply:
1. No, a service provider will not be appointed to draw up the implementation plan arising from the National Integrated ICT Policy white paper; (a) Yes, (b) further internal consultation on the draft implementation plan; (i) No requirement exists to publish the implementation plan in the Gazette and (ii) since the implementation plan forms part of the Annual Performace Plan of the Department, no special budget is required.
2. There is no requirement to publish the implementation plan.
16 February 2017 - NW79
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
With reference to the announcement that his department will spend R216 million upgrading a further five industrial parks, (a) what concessions have been secured from the relevant (i) local councils and (ii) provinces with respect to rebates and (b) did any companies commit in writing to investing in any of these parks; (2) has a business plan been drawn up to support the specified investment; if not, why not and if so, what are the relevant details?NW83E
Reply:
1. The revitalization of the industrial parks was informed by a scoping exercise in 2015 which was followed by a detailed assessment conducted in 2016. Further the dti facilitated a symposium involving all the industrial parks as well as the local councils and provincial representatives. The purpose of the symposium was to strengthen collaboration across all stakeholders including development of future funding models for the sustainability of the Industrial parks. Standard operating procedures for the industrial parks are being developed which will detail amongst other things funding models including the implementation of concessions and rebates. In addition, the development of an investor handbook is underway to be completed by March 2018.
2. An implementation plan was drawn up outlining a phased approach to be followed in revitalizing the industrial parks. This included prioritizing the critical infrastructure needs of the various industrial parks. The first and second phases provide for security and bulk infrastructure upgrades whilst the last two phases will address the investor specific infrastructure needs including top structure upgrades and strengthening the management capacity in the industrial parks. In addition, the dti is supporting the firms located in the industrial parks through the cluster development programme to enhance their competitiveness.
16 February 2017 - NW81
Hill-Lewis, Mr GG to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
With reference to his reply to question 2688 on 5 December 2016, regarding the R200 000 virement for the Progressive Youth in Business (PYB) (a) which persons or organisations requested the virement, (b) what was the R100 000 of the virement remaining after the transfer to a certain company (name furnished) used for, (c) why did the adjustment budget refer to the PYB, which is directly affiliated to a certain political organisation (name furnished), (d) what was the specific involvement of the PYB in the application for and awarding of this grant, (e) what is his department’s policy for sponsorship and (f) why was this application not redirected to the appropriate development finance institutions, such as the National Empowerment Fund?
Reply:
a) There was no virement requested by any organization. In accordance with the PFMA, the dti shifted funds from goods and services to Household: Gifts & Sponsorship line item to cater for the sponsorship requests received.
b) The remainder of the funds has not been used.
c) Regoapele Capital Wealth Engineering submitted a proposal of funding in a form of a donation for the launch of a mobile ICT application at the dti and the request was considered in terms of the sponsorship policy and the premise of potential value and contribution towards the strategic objectives of the dti.
d) Regoapele Capital Wealth Engineering was introduced to the Special Economic Zones & Economic Transformation Division of the dti by Progressive Youth in Business (PYB), who although is indicated as such in the in the adjustment budget, did not receive funding for this project. Regoapele Capital Wealth Engineering was approved and paid R100 000
e) The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the National Treasury Regulations (NTR) provide broad guidelines for managing contributions towards sponsorships and gifts. This policy aims to provide guidelines that dti staff may follow when making donations. The policy is based on the PFMA and aims to support and complement the dti's Fraud Prevention Plan, as well as its code of conduct for government officials. The aim of sponsorship must always be to advance the dti’s aims, as defined in the Estimates of National Expenditure (Vote 32), and the aims of its supportive programmes.
f) The company applied for the donation to cover the launch of the Mobile based Application initiative that will serve as a platform to connect youth led initiatives with government departments, DFIs, JSE listed companies amongst others in providing access to information, technical and expert advice as well as improved access to incentives.
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16 February 2017 - NW95
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1)Whether (a) he and/or (b) any officials from his department visited the United Mexican States from 1 October 2016 to date; if so, (i) what was the purpose of each trip, (ii) who participated in each trip, (iii) who and/or which entities were visited, (iv) what deliverables were produced and (v) what was the (aa) cost and (bb) duration of each trip; (2) Whether any spouses and/or partners accompanied any of the specified persons on any of the specified trips; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, at what cost in each case? NW99E
Reply:
1(a) Yes, the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services led a delegation to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Guadalajara (5-6 December 2016) and Benchmarking Visit on Wireless Open Access Network in Mexico City (7-8 December 2016). This was one trip.
(b) The following officials accompanied the Minister to Mexico:
- Ms Nonkqubela Thathakahle Jordan-Dyani;
- Ms Palesa Legoze;
- Mr Siyabulela Qoza;
- Mr Sipho Joe Mjwara; and
- Mr Dick Sono.
(i) The purpose of participating at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) was to present the African position on internet governance issues. South Africa hosted the African Internet Governance Forum in October 2016, which adopted a number of resolutions which South Africa presented at the global Internet Governance Forum, as African common positions.
The second part of the visit to Mexico City was to benchmark on Mexico’s open access wireless network model as part of conducting a comparative analysis with countries with similar sector plans and socio-economic conditions and levels of development.
(ii) Internet Governance Forum (IGF): 5 – 6 December 2016 in Guadalajara:
- Minister
- Ms Ntandoyeningi Sithebe (Minister’s Spouse)
- Mr Siyabulela Qoza (Departmental official)
- Ms Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani (Departmental official)
- Ms Palesa Legoze (Departmental official) attended the IGF from 5 – 9 December 2016)
Benchmarking visit on Wireless Open Access Network model: 7 to 8 December 2016 in Mexico City:
- Minister
- Ms Ntandoyeningi Sithebe (Minister’s Spouse)
- Mr Sipho Joe Mjwara (Departmental official)
- Ms Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani (Departmental official)
- Mr Dick Sono (Departmental official)
- Mr Siyabulela Qoza (Departmental official)
(iii) Internet Governance Forum
- Internet Society (ISOC)
- Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
- United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
- World Economic Forum (WEF)
- Governor of Guadalajara
- Minister of Science & Information Technology
Benchmarking on Wireless Open Access Network
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- Telcel a subsidiary of América Móvil the largest mobile and fixed operator in Mexico
- National Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (Secretariat – Department of Communication and Transport)
- Meeting with Mexican State Telecommunications Experts (former and new Regulators)
- Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (Federal Institute of Telecommunications)
(iv) Internet Governance Forum
- Participated in the development of a training programme to build on capacity as a country on internet management, internet architecture and policy development.
- South Africa has joined the Internet for All programme which seeks to improve universal access, uptake and usage of the internet.
- South Africa will participate in capacity building and training programmes offered by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and its partners on digital economy
Benchmarking on Wireless Open Access Network
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- The role of the new regulator in managing both network infrastructure roll-out and competition matters.
- Lessons learnt from ongoing efforts to introduce Wholesale Open Access in Mexico to promote competition and therefore universal access to affordable quality services.
- Mexico like South Africa is a developing country which is grappling with the restructuring of the market.
- Private-Public-Partnership models in universal access connectivity.
(aa) R 671 704.49
(bb) Internet Governance Forum: 3 to 7 December (including travel dates)
Benchmarking on Wireless Open Access Network: 7 to 10 December (including travel dates).
2. Yes, Minister’s spouse, Ms Ntandoyeningi Sithebe accompanied the Minister to Mexico in line with the Ministerial Handbook. Total cost for her travel was R 110 200.00.
16 February 2017 - NW74
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)On which date(s) were the various National Accredited Technical Education Diploma/Report 191 programmes’ curricula introduced; (2) has his department put any plans currently in place to revise the specified curricula; if not, why not; if so, (a) by what date will the curricula be revised and (b) what steps has his department put in place to ensure that there is a general acceptance and buy-in on the revised curricula?
Reply:
1. After the first democratic elections in 1994, the National Education Policy Act 1996 (No 27 of 1996) was developed, which made provision for the determination of national educational policy regarding curriculum frameworks, core syllabi and educational programmes. Through this Act, the Report 191 (2001/08) policy document “Formal technical college instructional programmes in the RSA” was published and replaced all the previous NATED 02-190, NATED 02-191 and 190-191 reports.
Throughout this time, changes to the programmes were made through “Conditions of Apprenticeship” regulations, normally upon request from industry as and when required. With the introduction of the Skills Development Act in 1998, the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) had taken over the updating of the conditions of apprenticeships. The Report 191 programmes were effectively replaced with learnerships and therefore no further updates were made to the Report 191 programmes.
The National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)] qualification programmes were introduced in 2007 with the intention to replace the Report 191 programmes. However, two years after the phase-out of the NATED programmes, I re-introduced the Report 191 programmes due to numerous requests from business and industry.
2 (a) Since the reintroduction of the Report 191 programmes, quality assurance for N1–N3 programmes have remained in the domain of the quality council, Umalusi. Quality assurance for the N4–N6 programmes have been allocated to the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) through the Skills Development Act.
To date, the examinations unit has developed a number of content frameworks to support the assessment of these qualification programmes as they had very limited curriculum statements.
The Department is at present developing a comprehensive foundational programme with the intention to replace the N1–N3 programmes.
In addition, QCTO has undertaken significant work around the N4–N6 qualification programmes and have started to revise the content of a few subjects by systematically reworking the qualification programmes to be occupational qualification programmes. Occupational programmes by definition in the Skills Development Act are qualifications with a compulsory theoretical, practical and workplace component.
QCTO aims to have all business studies programmes revised by July 2017 with the engineering programmes following there after.
(b) Consultation with industry is firmly embedded within the QCTO methodology of qualification development, including consultative sessions and the publication of new qualifications for comment before registration.
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