Questions and Replies

07 November 2016 - NW2302

Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) his department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to him were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?

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	Department of Mineral Resources	aa)	bb)	cc)
	1	Mining permit application	Objection of mining permit application	11/10/2016
i)Dept	2	Prospecting right application	Unfair administrative procedures in processing mining right application	11/10/2016
	3	Corruption on the issuing of mining permit	Investigation into allegations of corruption on the issuing of mining permit	23/02/2016
	4	Stationery procurement	Irregular expenditure relating to procurement of stationery	15/12/2015
	5	Mining permit	Incorrectly allocated mining permit	13/10/2015
	6	Mining permit application	Irregular proof of submission of documents	13/10/2015
	7	Mining permit application	Alleged conflict of interest	13/10/2015
	8	Fraud and corruption	Fraudulent blasting certificates.	28/07/2015
	9	Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (MMCC)	Allegations of irregularities in the issuing of MMCC. Allegations pertaining to Principal inspector.	07/11/2014
	10	Corruption	Allegations of irregular appointment	10/06/2014
	11	Corruption	Abuse of GG vehicles	12/05/2014
	12	Theft	Theft and loss of cash	12/03/2014
	13	Irregular award of ICT Infrastructure	Allegations of irregular award of ICT Infrastructure	20/01/2012
		aa)	bb)	cc)
ii)Entities	Council for Geoscience	Fraud	Recruitment process (mispresentation of qualifications)	30/10/2014
		Contravention of Supply Chain Management regulations	Procurement irregularities	28/02/2014
		Contravention of Supply Chain Management Practice Note	Collusion of suppliers	18/05/2016
	South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator	Report on the contravention of ICT policy	Misconduct	31/12/2011
		Corruption/fraud investigation	Alleged misconduct	24/03/2014
		Disclosure of confidential information	Misconduct	28/05/2015
	Mine Health and Safety Council	N/A	N/A	N/A
	MINTEK	N/A	N/A	N/A
	South African Diamond Trader	N/A	N/A	N/A

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-………………/………………/2016

07 November 2016 - NW2199

Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister of Small Business Development

(1)Does a certain person (name furnished) have any shares in a certain company (name furnished), which is a service provider of the National Gazelles Programme; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what percentage shareholding does the specified person have in the specified service provider; (2) what amount did her department pay to the service provider for consulting fees in the (a) 2014-15 and (b) 2015-16 financial years?

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Reply:

Yes the person (name furnished) has shares in the company mentioned and the company is the service provider of the Gazelles Programme. The person concerned has 40% shares in the company concerned which are in the process of being disposed.
There was no expenditure for 2014-15 financial year. For 2015-16 financial year the department incurred the costs to the tune of R22 085 000.00 towards the implementation of the programme, broken down into the following expenditure items:

07 November 2016 - NW2214

Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

Whether, in light of the approval that he granted for the transfer of funds from the Optimum Mine Rehabilitation Trust, he will provide details of (a) the request made to him, (b) the rationale which he applied in giving favourable consideration to the request, (c) details of the approval granted and (d) any conditions attached thereto; if not, why not?

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Reply:

As the question relates to a matter which is now the subject of ongoing legal proceedings, the Minister is constrained from providing any details or information in this regard.

In view of the above, paragraphs (a) to (d) falls away.

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-………………/………………/2016

07 November 2016 - NW2319

Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister in the Presidency

Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) her department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to her were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?

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Reply:

(b) External forensic report.

(i) Department of Women.

(aa) Forensic investigation into various allegations of misconduct within the department.

(bb) Forensic investigation into various allegations of misconduct and irregularities relating to:

the TIRISANO contract;
performance contract of the Director-General; and
procurement of Women’s Day goods and services.

(cc) 01 April 2016.

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Approved by the Minister on

Date………………………..

07 November 2016 - NW2299

Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

(1) Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) her department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to her were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?

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1. No. Neither (a) an internal nor (b) an external forensic investigation pertaining to either (i) the department and/or (ii) entity were conducted during the said period. As a result, there is no report to that effect.

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07 November 2016 - NW2200

Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister of Small Business Development

(1)With reference to the contract signed between her department and a certain company (name furnished) for the provision of services to a group of agricultural co-operatives in KwaZulu-Natal, (a) how many of the specified co-operatives are receiving services from the specified company and (b) what amount has been allocated to (i) each of the co-operatives and (ii) the company from (aa) the Co-operatives Incentive Scheme and/or (bb) any of her department’s other budgets since 1 April 2015;

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Reply:

The department does not have a contract with Kohwa Holdings but a memorandum of understanding (a) All 12 Cooperatives have received services from Kohwa Holdings at various levels and (b) Each Cooperative has received grant funding to the tune of (i) R 350 000 and (ii) the company received R35 000 per cooperative which is R35 000 X 12 = R 420 000-00 from (aa) the Cooperatives Incentive Scheme and/or (bb) No support from other budgets since 1 April 2015

(2) what is the (a) detailed breakdown of the costs of implementing the agricultural plans for each of the co-operatives and (b) company’s fees for providing services to the co-operatives;

Reply,

For each of the 12 Cooperatives the total amount of R350 000 per cooperative was spent as follows:

Wayhans Group which supplied Irrigation Scheme
Description and Deliverables	Qty	Excl	Total Amount
Main pump diesel pump/generator combo	1	96 150	96 150
PVC main line, elbow,t-fittings, PVC cement	1	30 700	30 700
Fertigation unit and 20 foot container with	1	42 167.2	42 167.2
Galvanised steel 50m3 resevoir tank	1	47 624	47 624
Drip network	1	44 341	44 341
Valves links	1	10 495	10 495
Transport	1	3760	3760
Installation and engineering supervision	1	-	-
	Sub Total	275 237.7	275 237.7


Wayhans Group which supplied fencing material
Description and Deliverables	Qty	Excl	Total Amount
110m x 110 x 1.8m high bonnax fencing roll	5	4 700	4 700
100mm gum poles & accessories included	159	9 620	9 620
Gumpoles stays 75/100/1.8m	18	990	990
Fence U-tack	9	1 170	1 170
Rolls of fence wire galvanised 2.5mm 130m	9	2 430	2 430
Bags cement & balast	62	3 952	3 952
Gate	1	3 500	3 500
Labour	1	10 500	10 500
Transport	1	2 900	2 900
	Sub Total	39 762	39 762


Kohwa Holdings
Sweet corn seed	1	1210		1210
Spinach seedling	1	515		515
Beetroot seedling	1	1246.7		1246.7
Cabbage seedling	1	650		650
Soil preparation	3	1500		1500
Fertilisers	3	1950		1950
Chemicals	3	3759		3759
Lime treatment	3	9 171		9 171
Project Management	1	14 998		14 998
	Sub Total	35 000		35 000


	Grand Total	350 000		350 000

(3) whether the company has provided her department with a full breakdown of (a) monies spent and (b) services delivered to each of the co-operatives during the specified period; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details?NW2522E

The department has undertaken a post disbursement inspection as per the standard procedure to follow up and verify if all approved items have been delivered to applicants and are in order and functional. During the follow up visits, it was established that most of the items approved and paid for by the department were not delivered to almost all the 12 cooperatives. The department is in the process of commissioning a full investigation into the 12 cooperatives to ascertain the reasons for the non-delivery of the items referred to above.

07 November 2016 - NW2201

Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister of Small Business Development

(a) What is the line item breakdown of all goods and services above R500 000 that were procured without inviting competitive bids as required by Treasury Regulation 16A6.1, as identified on page 89 of her department’s 2015-16 annual report and (b) who were the suppliers in each case?

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Reply:

The goods and services above R500 000 that were procured without inviting competitive bids for the Bavumile Skills Development Project are broken down as follows:

SUPPLIER NAME	Date of training	Service area	R(Total amount of contract/quotation)	R(Amount paid)
Aranda Learnership College	16/02 to 19/03/2015	Hammanskraal, Gauteng	293 742,66	44 061,00
	16/02 to 19/03/2015	Mamelodi, Gauteng	277 782,66	41 667,00
	16/02 to 19/03/2015	Mamelodi, Gauteng		138 992,66
	16/02 to 19/03/2015	Kimberly, Northern Cape	360 008,58	180 004,58
Total			931 533,90	404 725,24
Kaoz Afric Design	15/02 to 11/03/2016	Lephanane, Limpopo	339 000,00	339 000,00
	15/02 to 11/03/2016	Nelspruit, Mpumalanga	349 000,00	349 000,00
Total			688 000,00	688 000,00
Injiya Trading and Projects	29/02 to 26/03/2016	Khayelitsha, Western Cape	376 000,00	376 000,00
	20/07 to 14/08/2015	Harrismith, Free State	364 725,00	364 725,00
Total			740 725,00	740 725,00
Grand total			2 360 258.90	1 833 450 .24

04 November 2016 - NW2253

Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Communications

a) How many government-sponsored set-top boxes have been installed since her reply to question 685 on 24 May 2016 to date, and (b) what is the detailed breakdown of the (i) municipal areas and (ii) provinces where the specified set-top boxes were installed; (2) Whether all of the specified set-top boxes that were installed are Direct to the Home set-top boxes; if not, what is the total number of the specified set-top boxes that are Digital Terrestrial Television set-top boxes; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

(1)

(a) A total of 22,387 STBs have been issued, installed and service activated as at 31 October 2016

(b) (i) (ii) Attached is a spreadsheet showing the municipal areas and provinces.

(2) A total of Direct To Home (DTH) STBs installed as at 31 October 2016 is 14,143 and Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) are 8,244. Refer to attached spreadsheet for details.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

04 November 2016 - NW2252

Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Communications

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 126 on 27 February 2016, any plans have been put in place to issue a regulation to amend the Broadcasting Act, Act 4 of 1999, as amended, to waive the requirement for recipients of government set-top boxes to be in possession of valid television licences; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the specified plans?

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Reply:

I would like to draw your attention, honourable Shinn, to my Budget Vote speech where I mentioned that “together with the SABC management we have since resolved to delink the TV license requirement from the STB subsidy registration process”. No mention was made of a decision to waive the law.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

04 November 2016 - NW2251

Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Communications

Has her department concluded drawing up a comprehensive budget for submission to the National Treasury of all the anticipated costs to be incurred by (a) her department and (b) (i) government entities and (ii) their suppliers for the completion of the digital migration process until analogue switch-off; if not, what is the reason for the delay in the completion of the specified budget; if so, (aa) on what date was it submitted to the National Treasury and (bb) what are the further relevant details?

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(a) The department has together with entities, namely, Universal Service Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) and South African Post Office (SAPO) accompanied by the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) in August and September 2016 approached National Treasury to discuss the funding issues of the project. Funding is required for the Programme Management Office (PMO), Public and Consumer Awareness, Contact Centre, Dual Illumination, Set-top-boxes and related accessories such as antennae and satellite dishes as well as for installations. The department is in the process of facilitating the compilation of funding requirements with entities to submit to National Treasury in November 2016.

(b) (ii) Suppliers are not involved in the submission of funding requirements to National Treasury.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

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04 November 2016 - NW2282

Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications

(1)(a) On what date was Mr Hlaudi Motsoeneng reappointed as the Group Executive of Corporate Affairs of the SA Broadcasting Corporation, (b) who held the specified position before the reappointment of the specified person, (c) to which position was the former group executive of corporate affairs moved and (d) what are the full details of all processes followed to make both of the specified appointments; (2) Whether the position of group executive of corporate affairs was advertised prior to the person’s reappointment; if not, why not; if so, will she furnish Ms V van Dyk with a copy of all advertisements in this regard? NW2614E

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Reply:

The questions relate to questions that are part of the terms of reference into the parliamentary hearing in terms of section 15A (b) and therefore dealing with the question now will be tantamount to anticipating the said inquiry which is led by Parliament.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

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04 November 2016 - NW2292

Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Energy

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(a)(b)(i)(ii) Since 1 January 2009 to date the Department and all its entities with the exception of CEF reported no forensic investigation conducted for both internally and externally.

(ii) CEF, Yes

(aa) Name	(bb) Subject Matter	(cc) Date of Conclusion
PetroSA	i. Forensic Accounting Investigation into alleged irregular activities or misconduct by certain top ranking officials which include allegations about irregular tender practices at PetroSA.	4 March 2010
	ii. Forensics Investigation into possible irregularities and/or fraud within the Corporate Social Investment (“CSI”) department.	18 October 2010
	iii. Probity final report PetroSA.	April 2013
	iv. Review of a possible fruitless and wasteful and/or irregular expenditure	October 2013
	v. Scope extension: Review of a possible fruitless and wasteful and/or irregular expenditure.	June 2013
	vi. Investigation into allegations of irregularities regarding the acquisition by PetroSA of the shares of Sabre Oil and Gas.	November 2013
	vii. Forensic Investigation into the circumstances behind the decision to continue drilling the FO-12 pilot well in the Ikhwezi field development plan.	September 2015
	viii. Independent investigation into the performance of PetroSA for the financial year ended 31 March 2015; and more specifically PetroSA’s R14.5 billion impairment charge.	November 2015
Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA)	ix. Forensic Investigation into allegations arising from a whistle blower report	11 November 2010

04 November 2016 - NW2279

Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications

Whether she has met with the (a) board of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and/or (b) senior executives of the SABC to discuss the (i) redeployment of the former chief operating officer of the SABC, Mr H Motsoeneng, to the position of Group Executive of Corporate Affairs and (ii) current affairs of the SABC; if not, why not; if so, what was the (aa) date and (bb) contents of the specified meetings?

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Reply:

No, the Minister has not met with the Board of the SABC to discuss the redeployment of Mr Motsoeneng.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

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04 November 2016 - NW2262

Rabotapi, Mr MW to ask the Minister of Communications

With reference to her reply to question 2002 on 6 October 2016, did her department pledge an amount of R3 million to support the Thank You SABC music concert held at the Orlando Stadium on 10 September 2016; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

The Department of Communications did not pledge any amount to support the Thank You SABC music concert held at the Orlando Stadium on 10 September 2016.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

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04 November 2016 - NW2226

Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

(a) How many Special Investigating Unit investigations are currently being conducted into the Department of Public Works in each province, (b) what is the reason for each of the specified investigations and (c) by what date is each of the specified investigations expected to be finalised?

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Reply:

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is currently conducting investigations authorised under four (4) proclamations involving the Department of Public Works (DPW). Details of the investigations are provided in the table below:

PROCLAMATION	PROVINCE	REASONS FOR THE INVESTIGATIONS	EXPECTED DATE TO BE FINALISED
Proclamation No. R.54, 2014. There are seventeen (17) matters listed as well as an additional thirteen (13) matters listed in the amendment to the abovementioned Proclamation, amended to Proclamation No. R44 of 2015.	Western Cape	The Investigation relates to the refurbishment of ministerial homes in and around Cape Town at allegedly vastly inflated costs. The Proclamation concerned confines the investigation to: (i) the procurement of goods and services; and (ii) unauthorized, irregular and/or fruitless and wasteful expenditure incurred in relation to the DPW projects listed in the two (2) Proclamations.	31 March 2017
2. Proclamation No. R59 of 2014 dated 27 August 2014	National Department of Public Works	1. Procurement and Administration of leases which is not fair, competitive, transparent, equitable or cost effective; 2. Irregularities, malpractices or mal-administration in the affairs of DPW; 3. Any related unauthorized, irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditure; 4. Theft, fraud and/or corruption by private individuals/landlords; and 5. Procurement irregularities relating to service providers. Currently, 649 leases are under investigation out of a total of 2 176 leases. The provincial breakdown is as follows: (i) Eastern Cape – 142; (ii) Western Cape – 48; (iii) Mpumalanga – 105; (iv) Free State – 100; (v) Kwa-Zulu Natal – 54; (vi) Gauteng – 136; (vii) North-West – 37; and (viii) Mthatha – 27.	March 2018
3.Proclamation No. R38 of 2010	Gauteng	(i) Allegations of irregular Supply Chain Management award in terms of Section 217 of the Constitution as well as fruitless and wasteful expenditure; and (ii) A lease investigation where we are in negotiations with the current landlord and DPW on overpayments to the landlord both in Gauteng.	Based on these matters (civil proceedings), SIU cannot anticipate the end date.
4. Proclamation No. R27 of 2015	Kwa-Zulu Natal	(i) Allegations of irregular appointment of service provider - 4 matters; (ii) Allegations of fruitless and wasteful expenditure - 1 matter; (iii) Allegations of fraud and corruption - 3 matters; and (iv) Allegations of conflict of interest - 420 matters.	September 2017
	Western Cape	(i) Allegations of fraud and corruption - 2 matters; and (ii) Allegations of conflict of interest - 230 matters.
	Eastern Cape	Allegations of conflict of interest - 344 matters
	Pretoria Office	(i) Allegations of "cover quoting" - 7 matters; (ii) Allegations of irregularities in the Security Project - 1 matter; (iii) Allegations of irregular expenditures during the 2014/15 regularity audit - 1 matter; (iv) Allegations of fraud and corruption - 2 matters; and (v) Allegations of conflict of interest – 2 705 matters.
	Bloemfontein Office	(i) Allegations of poor service and non-delivery by service providers - 23 matters; (ii) Fraud and corruption - 1 matter; (iii) Allegations of conflict of interest - 677 matters; and (iv) Assisting the Hawks on 6 matters.

04 November 2016 - NW2250

Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Communications

Whether any criminal charges have been laid against any (a) employee and/or (b) former employee of the Universal Service Access Agency of South Africa for (i) supply chain management irregularities and/or (ii) any other irregularity in the procurement process of government subsidised set-top boxes; if not, why not; if so, what are the (aa) names of each person charged to date and (bb) charges in each case?

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The Department of Communications commissioned an investigation conducted by the National Treasury on the procurement process of Set Top Boxes (STBs) and other associated accessories. No criminal charges have been laid against any employee and/or former employee of the Universal Service Access Agency of South Africa as the report is being processed. The department is, however, working with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS), as USAASA reports to Parliament via the DTPS, in considering actions to be taken based on the recommendations entailed in the report. .

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

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MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

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04 November 2016 - NW2288

Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Communications

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(i) Department of Communications (DoC)

(a) N/A

(b) External forensic audit initiated in the 2015/16 financial year.

(bb) The DoC commissioned an investigation through the National Treasury on the procurement processes of set top boxes.

(cc) The investigation has been concluded in March 2016.

Government Communications and Information System

(a) Internal audit investigation into subsistence and travel claims for one of its employees, June 2011.

(b) National Treasury (external to GCIS), forensic investigation into the appointment of a service providers for the census 2011 campaign, November 2012.

(ii) Entities

Brand South Africa (BSA)

(a) N/A

(b) External forensic audit in the 2014/15 financial year.

(aa) N/A

(bb) To investigate whether any fraudulent activities took place on the reported irregular expenditure of R10 738 735.

(cc) 11 November 2014.

Film and Publication Board (FPB)

(a) N/A

(b) N/A

(aa) N/A

(bb) N/A

(cc) N/A

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

(a) N/A

(b) An external forensic investigator was appointed.

(aa) N/A

(bb) To investigate the bid administration functions and processes followed at ICASA in the 2011/12 and 2012/13 financial years.

(cc) The report was successfully concluded and adopted by Council of the Authority on 31 March 2015.

Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA)

(a) No

(b) Yes

(aa) N/A

(bb) Corruption and Maladministration

(cc) 2013

South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

The SABC is unfortunately not at liberty to disclose such information as it either refers to personal information of the SABC employees and or commercial transactions of third parties.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

[A] DIRECTOR GENERAL

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

04 November 2016 - NW2281

Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications

Whether the (a) Chief Financial Officer, (b) Chief Operations Officer and (c) Chief Executive Officer of the SA Broadcasting Corporation received performance bonuses in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what amount did each of the specified officers receive in each of the specified financial years?

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Reply:

The information regarding the performance bonuses can be referred to the Annual Reports for the respective years.

Note that the SABC has not yet implemented the performance management review therefore would not be in a position to pay performance bonuses.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

03 November 2016 - NW2377

Mulder, Dr CP to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

Whether, given the sluggish South African economy and low projected growth, he will consider collecting evidence-based data around economic models that work and that do not work, from some special economic zones, in collaboration with the Minisiter of Labour, attempting to relax labour regulations and in that limited geographic space to determine whether it does not result in more job opportunities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

Since the introduction of the new Special Economic Zones Policy and the introduction of a new package of incentives for SEZ investments; the overall investment performance of South Africa’s special economic zones has improved significantly. For example, total secured investments in the 4 operational IDZs increased from R19, 7 billion at the beginning of the 2016 to R41, 2 billion at the end of October 2016. In addition, the total investment commitments from the not yet operational zones (including the newly designated) stands at over R70 billion. The dti is confident that this improved investment performance of South Africa’s special economic zones will soon translate into a stronger contribution to GDP, value-added exports and employment.

In implementing the SEZ Programme, the dti is aware that continuous learning and innovation have to be, and are; central to our efforts to improve the performance of all special economic zones. Therefore, there are lessons from both the domestic and international experiences in the planning, design, development, management and operations of special economic zones. When the time is right, department will review both the SEZ Policy and its instruments; taking into account all the lessons from both the domestic and international experiences.

However, the dti does not have any intention to introduce a different labour market policy in special economic zones. There are no indications that the current labour market policy has negative impact on the performance of our special economic zones.

03 November 2016 - NW2315

Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Tourism

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Reply:

(i) Department of Tourism

(a) None

(b) External forensic reports as indicated below:

(aa) Investigated Project Name	(bb)Subject Matter	(cc) Date of Conclusion
Tshakuma Heritage and Conference Centre	Forensic and Financial Investigation	19 July 2011; further bank account analysis report issued on 2 September 2013
Wild Coast Tourism Development	Forensic and Financial Investigation	25 July 2011
KZN King Matiwane	Forensic and Financial Investigation	19 July 2011
Free State and Northern Cape training	Forensic and Financial Investigation	7 July 2011
FS- Guest House Building in Qwaqwa	Forensic and Financial Investigation	28 November 2014
FS- Information and Business Centre Project	Forensic and Financial Investigation	28 November 2014
EC-Lake Gariep Development Project	Forensic and Financial Investigation	9 October 2014
EC-Lake Gariep and PK Le Roux dam	Forensic and Financial Investigation	9 October 2014
EC- Rock Art Tourism	Forensic and Financial Investigation	9 October 2014
EC- Motherwell Eco Tourism Development Project	Forensic and Financial Investigation	9 October 2014
LP-Mnisi Resort project	Forensic and Financial Investigation	9 October 2014
Vha Tsonga Cultural Village Project	Forensic and Financial Investigation	9 October 2014

(ii) South Africa Tourism

(a) None

(b) External forensic report as indicated below:

(aa) Name	(bb) Subject Matter	(cc)Date of Conclusion
Fraud India Office Case	Fraud case against Country Manager and Finance Manager in India Office	25 May 2011
Local and International South African Tourism Warehouses Case	Exhibition Stands and Warehouses	24 May 2012
Fraud and Corruption Case	Irregularities in awarding the Lead Agency Tender in 2010	14 January 2015
Fraud and Corruption Case	Possible collusion between suppliers in Nigeria	6 July 2016

02 November 2016 - NW2304

Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister in the Presidency

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The Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation did not have (a) internal or (b) external forensic investigations from the period 1 January 2009 to date. There were no cases that required forensic investigations and therefore there is no (aa) name (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of forensic reports.

SekelaXabiso Consulting (Pty) Ltd was appointed by National Treasury on 12 September 2013 to do Forensic Investigation into the tender process and subsequent appointment of the successful bidder pertaining to tender number 12/09 for Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The response in regard to NYDA is as follows:

Forensic Report - Nature	Internal / External	(aa) Name of the Investigation	(bb) Subject Matter	(cc) Date of Conclusion of the Forensic Report
During the 2011 financial year, an investigation was initiated by the Public Protector to probe whether the hosting of the World Festival of Youth and Students held in December 2010 had been within the NYDA’s mandate, whether the allocated funds had not been misappropriated and whether the relevant supply chain management prescripts had been followed.	External	World Festival of Youth and Students	Hosting of the World Festival of Youth and Students event had been within the NYDA’s mandate, whether the allocated funds had not been misappropriated and whether the relevant supply chain management prescripts had been followed.	To date, a final report had not been released by the Public Protector.
Account Payable Manager Fraud	Internal	Account Payable Fraud	Diverting funds to her accounts – fraud detection and funds recovery done.	30 September 2016 Case closed
Economic Development DJ project	Internal	DJ project	Supply of young DJ’s with DJ equipment, working capital and related branding	31 December 2013 Case closed
Qualification review	Internal	Qualification Audit	Review of qualification listed on employees CVs	31 December 2015 Case closed
Fraudulent activity in the Group Lending Programme at the East London Branch Office. The report named two specific group loans (Masiqandane and Khanya Group Loans).	Internal	Group Loan	Fraudulent loan	05 November 2013 Case closed

02 November 2016 - NW2172

Maimane, Mr MA to ask the Minister in the Presidency

What was the total financial cost to the State for all litigation involving the non-security upgrades at the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma’s, private homestead in Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal?

Source
Link

Reply:

The total financial cost to the State for all litigation involving the non-security upgrades at the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma’s, private homestead in Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal is R3 915 625.03

01 November 2016 - NW2123

Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

With regard to the trial of the alleged rhino poaching kingpin (name and details furnished), why has the syndicate of the specified person never been acknowledged at any of her department’s quarterly rhino poaching briefings presented by her?

Source
Link

Reply:

During these media briefings, law enforcement matters are usually covered by my colleagues from the Security Cluster, particularly as it is the mandate of the South African Police Service to investigate and disrupt syndicates. Where law enforcement aspects are included in the briefings, this information is provided by the Security Cluster and there may be various reasons why sensitive information is not included.

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01 November 2016 - NW2160

De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

What (a) is being done to improve road safety in preparation for the anticipated high volume of vehicles expected on the roads in all provinces during the upcoming 2016 festive season, (b) coordination is being done with other levels of Government in this regard and (c) targets have been set?

Source
Link

Reply:

a) The National Road Safety Steering Committee (NRSSC) as a Coordinating structure for Road Safety in the Republic and as mandated by the Minister of Transport has in collaboration with Provinces collected and analyzed Road Traffic information consisting of a 5 year historic information on traffic flows, fatalities and fatal crashes for purposes of 2016/2017 Festive Season Strategic Operational Planning with the following focus areas amongst others:

Pedestrian management and enforcement;
Drinking and driving;
Speed enforcement;
Vehicle roadworthy testing
Public transport;
Passenger safety;
Fatigue management and
Moving violations.

The Strategic Operational Plan will also focus on key high traffic volume routes like the N1, N3, N4 etc. Built up areas will be prioritized particularly during days and times that have been identified to be responsible for high fatality rate.

b) The Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETCOM) as a subcommittee of NRSSC is in the process of coordinating the development and consolidation of both national, provincial and municipal road safety plans in order to produce one Integrated Festive Season Road Safety and Traffic Law Enforcement Plan for 2016.

c) The National Road Safety Steering Committee has adopted a 50% reduction of reported fatalities as compared to figure reported in the previous festive season period. This target is informed by the target set in the United Nations Decade of Action 2020 and the draft National Road Safety Strategy 2016-2030 target.

01 November 2016 - NW2159

De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

What (a) were the gross annual salaries of each chief executive officer (CEO) of each entity reporting to her, (b) (i) benefits of any description and (ii) monetary value in each case that the specified CEOs enjoyed and (c) increases in (i) gross annual salary and (ii) benefits awarded in the past three financial years?

Source
Link

Reply:

PORTS REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRSA)

Chief Executive Officer	Earnings	2013/14 (000)	2014/15 (000)	2015/16 (000)
Mahesh Fakir (appointed 01 May 2014)	Basic salary	-	1568	1591
	Taxable allowance	-	565	668
	Performance bonus	-	-	334
	Total		2133	2593
Marissa Damons (Acting CEO effective August 2013 to 30 April 2014)	Basic salary	524	691	-
	Taxable allowance	204	250	-
	Performance bonus		253	-
	Medical aid allowance*	28	38	-
	Acting allowance	255	33	-
	Total	1 011	1265	-
Riad Khan (CEO contract expired on 15 July 2013)	Basic salary	594	-	-
	Leave pay	362	-	-
	Total	956	-	-

(a) The table above details the gross remuneration that was paid to each CEO for the past three financial years. Note that Mr Khan and Ms Damons were only employed for part of the year in 2013/14 and 2014/15 respectively.

(b) (i) In terms of the conditions of service of the Ports Regulator, senior employees do not get any benefits except for the UIF, (ii) which is included in gross income and not paid over and above the amounts in the table.

(c) (i) The salary increases that were received by the CEO’s were in line with the PSCBC resolutions for sms employees. (ii) there were no increases in benefits awarded as there were no benefits awarded.

*The medical aid allowance for Marissa Damons was not a benefit but rather part of her gross remuneration based on how she structured her package.

RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR (RSR)

Year	Basic Salary (R)	Performance bonus (R)	Allowances (R)	Other: Pension & Medical Aid (R)	Total (R)
2013/14	1 688 133	-	16 945	45 701	1 750 779
2014/15	2 126 729	112 800	36 675	66 409	2 342 613
2015/16	3 227 874	313 594	36 646	72 659	3 650 773
Total	7 042 736	426 394	90 266	184 768	7 744 164

ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)

In the past three financial years,	the gross annual salary of the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Road Accident Fund was,	(b) (i) which included the following benefits enjoyed by the CEO,	and (ii) with the following monetary value in each case,	and was awarded the following increases in(c)(i) gross annual salary,	and (c)(ii), benefits
2013-2014	R4 170 044.00	Medical Aid Momentum Funeral Scheme Cellphone Allowance Performance Bonus awarded after annual audits and a review of performance against an approved scorecard	R75 840.00 R0 R60 000 per financial year R1 849 414.51	Mid increase 8.76% Annual increase 6%	Medical Aid: 9%
2014-2015	R4 703 247.00	Medical Aid Momentum Funeral Scheme Cellphone Allowance Performance Bonus awarded after annual audits and a review of performance against an approved scorecard	R82 818.00 R0 R60 000 per financial year R1 900 706.07	6.4%	Medical Aid: 9% Performance Bonus: 2.77%
2015-2016	R4 985 331.00	Medical Aid Momentum Funeral Scheme Cellphone Allowance Performance Bonus awarded after annual audits and a review of performance against an approved scorecard	R90 831.00 R0 R60 000 per financial year R1 918 882.13	6%	Medical Aid: 9% Performance Bonus: 0.95%

AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA (ACSA)

What:

(a) were the gross annual salaries of your chief executive officer (CEO) of each entity reporting to her,

Answer: The annual gross salary for Airports Company South Africa CEO is R3,929,502

(b) (i) benefits of any description; and

Answer: The CEO qualified for medical aid and pension fund benefits. These benefits are included in the above mentioned gross annual salary of R 3,929,520

(ii) monetary value in each case that the specified CEOs enjoyed and

Answer: There is no additional monetary value that the CEO received

(i) gross annual salary and

2014: Answer: The CEO received a 5.4% (new salary R3,478,212) salary increase as approved by the Board of ACSA and the decision was implemented with effect from the 1st of September 2014.

2015: Answer: The CEO received a 6,58% (new salary R 3,707,078) salary increase as approved by the Board of ACSA and the decision was implemented with effect from the 1st of September 2015.

2016: Answer: The CEO received a 6% (new salary R3,929,502) salary increase as approved by the Board of ACSA and the decision was implemented with effect from the 1st of September 2016.

(ii) benefits awarded in the past three financial years?

2014: Answer: No additional benefits were awarded other than the above mentioned benefits, i.e medical aid and pension fund.

A variable performance bonus amounting to R1,570,573 was paid to the CEO in 2014.

2015: Answer: No additional benefits were awarded other than the above mentioned benefits, i.e medical aid and pension fund.

A variable performance bonus amounting to R1,826,061 was paid to the CEO in 2015. Further in lieu of closed Long Term Incentive Scheme (LTIS), the Board approved the deferred accumulated LTI amounting to R1,723,534 to be paid to the CEO in 2015.

2016: Answer: No additional benefits were awarded other than the above mentioned benefits, i.e medical aid and pension fund. No performance bonus was paid to the CEO in 2016.

AIR TRAFFIC AND NAVIGATION SERVICES (ATNS)

What:

(a) were the gross annual salaries of your chief executive officer (CEO) of each entity reporting to her,

- 2013/14 - R3,000,000-00

- 2014/15 - R3,201,000-00

- 2015/16 - R3,457,080-00

- 2016/17 - R3,699,076-00

(b) (i) Benefits of any description; and

- Pension Fund; Medical Aid; 25 working days annual leave; R2500-00 cellphone allowance and Business Class Travel

- Performance Bonus

(ii) Monetary value in each case that the specified CEOs enjoyed.

2015/16 Statutory Benefits R452,358.1
Performance Bonus R841,695-00

(i) Gross annual salary; and

2014/15 - 6,7%

2015/16 - 8%

2016/17 - 7%

(ii) Benefits awarded in the past three financial years?

Pension Fund; Medical Aid; Performance Bonus; 25 working days annual leave; R2500-00 cellphone allowance and Business-Class Travel

ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (RTMC)

Period	Basic Salary	Non Pensionable Allowance	Package	Increase Percentage	Performance Bonus	Total
2016/2017	2700 000.00	1800 000.00	4 500 000.00	0%		4 500 000.00
2015/2016	2700 000.00	1800 000.00	4 500 000.00	55%	1 450 000.00	5 950 000.00
2014/2015	1 740 000.00	1 160 000.00	2 900 000.00	0%	208 634.00	3 108 634.00
2013/2014	435 000.00	233 450.00	2 900 000.00		-	668 450.00
Response	(b) (ii)	(b) (i), (b) (ii)	(a) @(i)	@	(b) (ii)

Narrative :

2013/2014

Pro rata payment for the fourth quarter (Date of assumption of duties 1st of January 2014.)

2014/2015

Package was subject to performance and re-determination pending Negotiations.

2015/2016

Included the re-determination of the salary negotiations and performance as per employment contract.

2016/2017

Awaiting performance assessment and salary increment/negotiations.

SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)

1. Gross Annual salaries

The Gross annual salaries paid to the Director of Civil Aviation A for the past 3 financial years were as follows

2013/14 Financial Year: R2,500,000.00

2014/15 Financial Year: R2,500,000.00

2015/16 Financial Year: R2,677,500.00

The above salaries includes basic salary, provident fund and medical aid.

2. Salary Increase

The DCA was appointed on 1 December 2013 and there was no increase paid for the financial year ending 2014/2015. The DCA received her first increase of 7% in 2015/2016 Financial year.

3. Performance Bonus

The performance bonus was paid as follows

2013/14 Financial Year : R290,969.00

2014/15 Financial Year : R585,109.60

2015/16 Financial Year : R840,779.99

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY SOC LIMITED (SANRAL)

SANRAL CEO: Mr Nazir Alli – Annual Remuneration

(a) and (b): SANRAL operates on a cost to company (CTC) basis. The gross amount paid includes the company’s contribution to medical aid and provident fund. The table below gives a breakdown as reported in the Annual Reports for the respective financial years:

REMUNERATION	Gross Salary	Performance Payments & long service awards	Other contributions (Travel and medical allowances)	Pension contributions	Total R ‘000
FY 2013/14	2 016	1 067	121	405	3 609
FY 2014/15	2 214	1 270	103	445	4 032
FY 2015/16	2 502	1 280	46	185	4 013

ROAD TRAFFIC INFRINGEMENT AGENCY (RTIA)

(a)

2013/2014 Gross Annual salaries –R894 045
2014/2015 Gross Annual salaries –R939 248
2015/2016 Gross Annual salaries –R1 010 121

(b)

(i) Benefits –Non pensionable allowance, Car Allowance, Housing Allowance, Pension Fund, Medical Aid, Bonus.

(ii)

2013/2014 Total Benefits R742 923
2014/2015 Total Benefits R780 758
2015/2016 Total Benefits R2 370 076

2013/2014 Increase in gross annual salary R26 994
2013/2014 Increase in gross annual salary R45 203
2013/2014 Increase in gross annual salary R70 873

(ii)

2013/2014 Total increase benefits R49 519
2014/2015 Total increase benefits R37 835
2015/2016 Total increase benefits R1 589 318

SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA)

(a) The annual salaries of the SAMSA CEO were as follows:

2013/14 R2 858 000

2014/15 R3 040 912

2015/16 R3 199 544

(b) i.The benefits for the SAMSA CEO were as follows:

Benefits

13th cheque

Provident Fund

Travel Allowance

Bonus

b.ii Monetary value in each case that the specified CEOs enjoyed

Benefit	2013/14	2014/15	2015/16
13th cheque	218 000	238 000	267 000
Provident Fund	417 000	446 000	493 000
Travel Allowance	0	0	22 000
Bonus	1 089 000	0	0

NB: The bonus amount paid in the 2013/14 financial year was for two financial years (2011/12 and 2012/13)

Year	Percentage Increase
2014/15	6.4%
2015/16	5.2%

ii. Benefits awarded in the past three financial years

Benefit	2013/14	2014/15	2015/16
13th cheque	218 000	238 000	267 000
Provident Fund	417 000	446 000	493 000
Travel Allowance	0	0	22 000
Bonus	1 089 000	0	0

NB: The bonus amount paid in the 2013/14 financial year was for two financial years (2011/12 and 2012/13)

CROSS-BORDER ROAD TRANSPORT AGENCY (C-BRTA)

For the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency, (a) the gross annual salaries for the Chief Executive Officer with (b) benefits, (ii) monetary values and (c) increases in (i) gross annual salary and benefits awarded in the past three financial years (2015/2016; 2014/2015 and 2013/2014) are depicted in the table below:

Year	Increase Date	(a) Gross Annual Salary	(b) (i) Annual Cellphone Allowance	(b) (ii) Performance Bonus	(c) (i) Increase %	(c)(ii) Reimbursive Expenditure	(c)(ii) 5 Year Long Service Award	Total
2015 / 2016	01-Apr-16	2 366 117,16	65 316,00	155 681,33	5,90%	86 382,46	2 542,45	2 676 039,40

2014 /2015	01-Apr-14	2 234 293,92	65 316,00	144 149,39	7,90%	29 268,80	-	2 473 028,11

2013 / 2014	01-Apr-13	2 070 708,04	65 316,00	-	8,00%	47 199,94	-	2 183 223,98

PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)

(a) PRASA pays Total Guaranteed Pay Packages inclusive of all benefits:

Entity	Name	2013	2014	2015	2016 (Prorata)	Comments
PRASA Group	TL Montana	R5 343 063	R5 623 531	R5 903 999	0	The GCEO has been with PRASA for the past 10 years and thus enjoyed annual increases over the period.
	N Khena				R2 753 902	Received an Acting allowance as the Acting Group CEO following the resignation of the GCEO

RAIL	EM Mofi	R3 159 000	R3 348 540	R3 542 755	R1 877 659
CRES	PT Ngubane	R116 883	R2 500 000	R2 650 000	R1 324 999
TECH	S Zamxaka	R2 527 200	R2 678 832	R2 839 561	0
	D Kekana				R2 640 942	Is the Acting CEO, but has not yet been paid the Acting Allowance
Intersite	M Ngoye	R2 448 600
	PA Gombert		R1 855 927	R1 967 793
	NC Molepo				R3 901 027
Autopax	TR Kgaboesele	R2 893 800
	N Khena		R2 316 600	R2 455 596
	BB Kupe				R2 337 200

(b)(i)(ii) Mr Nathi Khena was the Acting Group CEO from July 2015 – July 2016 and received an acting allowance of R277 920 for 2015 and R294 671 for 2016.

Ms Tara Ngubane was appointed the CEO of PRASA CRES and received a 28% increase on her salary. David Kekana is the Acting CEO of PRASA Tech, but is not yet receiving an allowance for his acting.

Mr Patrick Gombert was the Acting CEO from 2015 – 2016 and received an acting allowance of R222 711 for 2015 and R236 135 for 2016.

(c)(i)

Entity	Name	2013	2014	2015	2016 (Prorata)	Comments
PRASA Group	TL Montana	320,583.78 6%	R280 468 5%	R280 468 5%	0	The GCEO had been with PRASA for the past 10 years and thus enjoyed annual increases over the period.
	N Khena				R2 753 902	Received an Acting allowance as Acting Group CEO following the resignation of the CEO
RAIL	EM Mofi	R189 540 6%	R183 222 5.8 %	R200 912 6%	R212 565 6%
CRES	PT Ngubane 6%	R116 883 6%	R551 950 5.8%	R150 000 6%	R159 000 6%
TECH	S Zamxaka	R151 632	R 151 632	R160 577	0
Intersite	M Ngoye	R146 916 6%
	NC Molepo				R1 300 342
Autopax	TR Kgaboesele	R173 628 6%
	BB Kupe				R1 188 600

(ii) There were no additional benefits that the CEOs enjoyed except the annual increases that are specified above.

01 November 2016 - NW2198

Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

(a) What are the latest numbers of (i) rhinos and (ii) elephants that were poached in each (aa) province and (bb) national game park from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016, (b) how many poachers were (i) caught and (ii) successfully prosecuted and (c) what punishments were enacted in each case?

Source
Link

Reply:

(a) (i) (aa) and (bb) It should be noted that statistics related to rhino are reported in line with calendar years rather than financial years in order to align with international reporting mechanisms.

From April 2015 to March 2016, 1 131 rhinos were poached, with 35 Elephants in each province, as reflected below:

MONTH & YEAR	PROVINCE		TOTAL
	GP	LP	KZN	NW	WC	NC	MP	FS	EC	SANParks
Total for 2015/16 Elephant	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	35	35
Total for 2015/16 Rhino	2	87	118	50	1	2	59	13	17	782	1131

(b) From January 2015 to December 2015, a total of 432 arrests were made in relation to rhino poaching. From January 2016 to August 2016, a total of 414 arrests were made in relation to rhino poaching.

At this time we are working with the South African Police Service in relation to the SAPS CAS System and the related crime codes in order to enable more specific analysis of the cases and reporting over different periods for rhino and elephant poaching arrests and convictions as well as wildlife trafficking cases.

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01 November 2016 - NW2118

Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(a) How is the role of the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Services different from that of the (i) Council for Higher Education, (ii) Academy of Science of South Africa, (iii) Universities South Africa, (iv) Human Sciences Research Council and (v) National Research Foundation and other institutions which advance research, teaching and learning and (b) what process was followed with regard to the allocation of funds to (i) catalytic projects, (ii) humanities hubs and (iii) BRICS collaborations?

Source
Link

Reply:

(a) The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Services (NIHSS) is a complementary institute to existing institutions but focuses specifically on advancing and strengthening Human and Social Science disciplines in South African universities. This includes assisting universities to realise their potential contribution to the ongoing project of post-colonial and post-apartheid nation-building, national development, the building of a democratic culture and the development of a strong tradition of progressive, empirical and theoretical research. The NIHSS seeks to build relationships with academics in South Africa, Africa and BRICS. Some of the areas of research of the NIHSS may coincide with the interests of other statutory institutions. Practically, the principle of complementarity requires ongoing sustained and regular consultation and cooperation with these institutions. Taking into consideration the mandates, roles and functions of stakeholders such as the Council on Higher Education, Academy of Science of South Africa, Universities South Africa (USAf), Human Sciences Research Council and National Research Foundation, it is the Department’s view that our higher education and research system needs diversity based on a differentiation of visions, focuses and priorities.

USAf is a body that has been established by university management representing South African Universities. Its mandate amongst others is to influence and contribute to policy positions regarding higher education. USAf itself does not conduct research but delegates this function to various stakeholders within the system.

(b) (i) For the 2015/16 financial year, the NIHSS issued a call for Catalytic Research Project proposals on 19 November 2015, with a submission deadline of 18 December 2015. The call was advertised in the Mail & Guardian and on the NIHSS website. Notification was sent to the South African Humanities Deans' Association (SAHUDA) to disseminate to participating institutions. Fifty-three research grant proposals were received from academics in South African higher education institutions. Proposals were internally screened for project and administrative compliance. Internal and external committees reviewed the research proposals against set criteria. The Academic Committee of the Board also reviewed all research proposals.

The outcomes of the review processes were as follows:

8 proposals were awarded full funding under the Catalytic Research Programme;
10 proposals that showed some potential for becoming catalytic were recommended for seed funding;
5 of the successful proposals were considered to be Working Groups and will be funded under the Working Groups for Academic Collaboration programme;
9 proposals showed some potential but required further discussions and approval; and
21 proposals were not approved for funding.

(ii) Liliesleaf Farm Pilot Humanities Hub was identified in 2014, as part of the Ministerial Special Project phase of the Institute. A closed call for proposals for new Humanities Hubs will be issued in the 2016/17 financial year to heritage sites in South Africa or similar sites. All proposals will be reviewed internally and externally by independent experts in the field.

(iii) All BRICS related collaborations with member countries are discussed at the BRICS Think Tank Council meetings. Research projects funded by the NIHSS in the various BRICS countries are done through an open call and in partnership with similar organisations in the respective BRICS countries.

For the 2015/16 financial year, the NIHSS and Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) issued a joint call for research proposals between South African and Indian researchers in Social Sciences and Humanities. The call for research proposals was advertised on the NIHSS website and sent to universities (Deans Association). The advertisement closed on 15 June 2015 and 16 applications were received in South Africa and 14 in India. The applications were screened for administrative, project compliance and prepared for review. The NIHSS-ICSSR Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) meeting was held on 3 November 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. The NIHSS/ICSSR Joint Research Programme approved 13 projects of which 11 are fully funded projects and 2 will receive seed funding. Five ICSSR applications were approved for funding.

The NIHSS has also been working closely with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) to establish the South African BRICS Think Tank.

COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Ms P Whittle and Dr D Parker

EXT: 5248/6214

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

QUESTION 2118 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

01 November 2016 - NW2089

Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

What amount did (a) her Department and (b) each entity reporting to her spent on advertising on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations (aaa) in the 2015-16 financial year and (bbb) since 1 April 2016?

Source
Link

Reply:

Currently the department’s above-the-line advertising campaigns are placed through the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in compliance with the Cabinet Memorandum No. 1 of 2011 which was adopted on 8 June 2011.

GCIS uses an independent tool to assist in determining the best mediums to procure from for any specific media campaign request. The mediums chosen are based on the Telmar software tools which guide on the best option to propose to a department making the request. This tool is supported by Independent media research analysis based on South African Advertising Research Foundation, TAMS and RAMS complemented by Audit Bureau of circulation data.

From the time the GCIS brought the in-house media buying, it has reaped considerable savings and discounts for Government.

Although the question asks for advertising costs incurred from financial years 2015/16 and from April 2016 to date, advertising is a standard line item in each department’s / entity’s budget, which is approved by Parliament annually.

Government departments and its entities accounts for expenditure by tabling annual reports every year and this document, inclusive of this line item (i.e. advertising) are audited by the Auditor-General, who makes recommendations on any findings. Annual Reports are widely available to the public.

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01 November 2016 - NW2176

Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

Whether she will provide Ms N W A Mazzone with Eskom’s detailed strategic plan of action to generate R15 billion in cash reserve revenue for each of the next 10 years to be utilised for Government’s nuclear build programme; if not, why not; if so, by when; (2) how will Eskom manage to generate the total R 150 billion cash reserve revenue in the next 10 years to fund Government’s nuclear build programme, given that Eskom’s current and non-current borrowings is R 322 billion?

Source
Link

Reply:

ESKOM has not finalised its strategic plan for each of the next ten years. However, it is expected that its EBITDA margins will continue to improve, capital expenditure will decrease over the next ten years as the current built programme winds down, costs continue to be reduced and debt repayments become lower.
The measures mentioned in (1) will result in an increase in available free cash.

01 November 2016 - NW2127

Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether (a) she and/or (b) any provincial Member of the Executive Council has issued any authorisations in terms of section 81(1) of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996, since the commencement of the Act; if not, how is authorisation given for vehicles that do not comply with the Act to travel on roads legally; if so, what are the relevant details?

Source
Link

Reply:

(a) Since the commencement of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996; the powers to authorise abnormal vehicles were within the Provincial Member of the Executive Council. In 2010 the National Road Traffic Amendment Act, 2008 (Act No.64 of 2008) was proclaimed. This Amendment Act transferred the functions to issue authorisations for abnormal vehicles to be operated on the public roads from the Provincial Member of the Executive Council to the Minister of Transport.

In terms of Section 81(1), every vehicle that is not compliant with the provisions of the National Road Traffic Act in terms of vehicular dimensions and axle masses must be issued with a principle approval by the Minister of Transport before it is manufactured, purchased or imported. Approvals are granted on a letter from the Department of Transport detailing the vehicle identification number, dimensions and masses of the vehicle concerned.

01 November 2016 - NW2370

Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

(1)Whether the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) submitted a copy of its constitution to him; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regard; (2) whether the CCIFSA submitted annual financial statements for the (a) 2014-15 and (b) 2015-16 financial years; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, on what date(s) were the specified annual financial statements submitted to him; (3) whether his department provided any form of funding, assistance, sponsorships and/or assets to the CCIFSA since the establishment of the federation in 2014; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (a) what was the value of the funding, assistance, sponsorships and/or assets provided to the CCIFSA, (b) for what purposes and (c) has he found that the specified purposes were met? NW2705E

Source
Link

Reply:

According to the information received from National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and the dti: CCRD -

The Consumer and Corporate Regulation Division together with the NLC have never funded the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA), as a result

(1) Not applicable.

(2) Not applicable.

(3) Not applicable.

According to the information received from National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and the dti: CCRD -

The Consumer and Corporate Regulation Division together with the NLC have never funded the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA), as a result

(1) Not applicable.

(2) Not applicable.

(3) Not applicable.

01 November 2016 - NW2316

Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

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Reply:

(a)(b) (aa) The Department of Trade and Industry received and completed two hundred and fifty five (255) investigations since 1 January 2009 to date. Of the 255 investigations, sixty one (61) related to the Entities of the dti.

Period	the dti Cases	Entity Cases	Total Cases
Jan-Dec 2009	37	17	54
Jan-Dec 2010	49	5	54
Jan-Dec 2011	26	10	36
Jan-Dec 2012	23	5	28
Jan-Dec 2013	20	9	29
Jan-Dec 2014	19	5	24
Jan-Dec 2015	13	7	20
Jan-Oct 2016	7	3	10
Total cases	255

(bb) The subject of the forensic audits varied from conflict of interest, fraud, corruption and bribery, irregular and unauthorised expenditure, procurement irregularities, incentive scheme fraud, and alleged unethical behaviour.

(ccc) Two hundred and forty nine (249) cases relating to the period 01 January 2009 to date have been finalised. Six cases relating to the period 01 January 2016 to date are in progress. Certain investigations were outsourced to Grant Thornton, Nexus Forensics, Ubuntu Business Advisory Services (UBAC) and Gobodo Forensic and Investigative Accounting (GFIA). The majority of investigations were conducted by the in-house forensic audit unit within the Internal Audit Chief Directorate at the dti.

(ii)

(ii) ENTITY	(aa) Name	(bb) Subject matter	(cc) Dates of conclusion	(a) Internal	(b) External
NRCS
	1. Investigation into possible conflict of interest	Investigation into possible conflict of interest	March 2013	-	External
	2. Investigation report into the taxed bill of costs	Investigation report into the taxed bill of costs	June 2014	Internal	-
	3. Preliminary Investigation to determine compliance with the NRCS subsistence and travel policy	Preliminary Investigation to determine compliance with the NRCS subsistence and travel policy	June 2014	Internal	-
	4. Preliminary investigation report into staff concerns	Preliminary investigation report into staff concerns	Feb 2016	Internal	-
	5. Independent assessment on recruitment and selection process	Independent assessment on recruitment and selection process	Sept 2015	Internal	-
	6. Investigation towards costs relating to services rendered	Investigation towards costs relating to services rendered	Aug 2014	Internal	-
	7. Investigation into the matters relating to technical specialist	investigation into the matters relating to technical specialist	March 2015 In Progress	-	External
	8. Preliminary-investigation report into the matter of the approval of audit payment	Preliminary-investigation report into the matter of the approval of audit payment	Sept 2015	Internal	-
	9. Preliminary Investigation of the allegations relating to the electrotechnical inspector	Preliminary Investigation of the allegations relating to the electrotechnical inspector	April 2015	Internal	-
	10. Independent assessment on an appointment	independent assessment on an appointment	May 2016	Internal	-
	11. Industry trading without LOA	Industry trading without LOA	Oct 2015 In progress	-	External
	12. Inspector disclosure of confidential information	Inspector disclosure of confidential information	Jan 2016 In progress	-	External
	13. Industry defrauding NRCS with regard to testing of weighbridges	Industry defrauding NRCS with regard to testing of weighbridges	Feb 2016 In progress	-	External
	14. Products not complying with NRCS Compulsory Specifications	Products not complying with NRCS Compulsory Specifications	March 2016 In progress	-	External
	15. Alleged corruption / unethical behavior by inspector	Alleged corruption / unethical behavior by inspector	Sept 2015 In progress	-	External
	16. Investigation of two members of staff	Investigation of two members of staff	Aug 2015	-	External
	17. Grant Thornton Report- JDE Fraud Case	Grant Thornton Report- JDE Fraud Case	May 2012 Follow up being made with SAPS with regard to prosecution and arrest of suspect. Currently await SAPS	-	External
	18. Provision of forensic investigation services in relation to the allegations of irregularities and mismanagement at NRCS	Provision of forensic investigation services in relation to the allegations of irregularities and mismanagement at NRCS	March 2013	-	External
	19. Investigation of possible irregularities with regard to procurement practices in the corporate services department of the NRCS	Investigation of possible irregularities with regard to procurement practices in the corporate services department of the NRCS	March 2010	-	External
	20. Forensic Investigations into alleged irregularities in the tendering process at NRCS	Forensic Investigations into alleged irregularities in the tendering process at NRCS	February 2011	-	External
	21. Forensic Investigation into allegations of irregularities	Investigation into allegations of irregularities	January 2011	-	External
	22. Investigation into donor funding	Investigation into donor funding	November 2015	-	External
NMISA, ECIC, NCC, CT and NCT
	NIL	-	-	-	-
NEF
	1. Investigation into possible fraudulent payments	Staff member of a NEF funded entity made certain fraudulent payments into accounts	May 2015	Internal	-
	2. Facilities	Staff member extorting payments/services from a service provider	April 2014	Internal	-
	3. Forensic investigation into various allegations made by an anonymous whistle-blower	Allegations of improper conduct and irregularities relating to decisions made by the organisation and some of its employees	November 2013	-	External
	4. Allegations of misconduct by a staff member	Review of allegations of improper/unlawful sms sent to a client.	September 2011	-	External
	5. Corruption & misconduct by two employees	Irregularities concerning allegations relating to two staff members	August 2011	-	External
	6. Corruption & misconduct by an employee	Allegations regarding certain unethical behaviour by an employee	June 2011	-	External
NCR
	1. Allegations of misconduct levelled against a Senior Manager	Breach of National Treasury Regulations, specifically with regards to supply chain management; Fraud; Misrepresentation; non-compliance with procurement policy; conflict of interest; gross negligence in the performance of duties	November 2011	-	External
	2. Allegations of misconduct	Corruption, racism, nepotism, unethical conduct and inappropriate relations with a service provider	February 2013	-	External
SANAS
	Investigation into possible fraud	Fraudulent bank account details	September 2014	-	External
NGB
	1. Unauthorised Amendments to a tender document	Investigation into unauthorised changes effected to a tender document	August 2014	Internal	-
	2. Conflict of interest	Unauthorised work conducted by an official within the NGB that was not disclosed and/or approved by the NGB	September 2014	Internal	-
NLC
	1. Corporate Business Insight Awareness cc report	Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Urgency and sensitivity - as recommended by SARS	August 2012	-	External
	2. Fraud unit reports	Beneficiary related alleged fraud investigations.	July, August	Internal	-
	3. Ens Forensics & Ra Russel Adviser report	Forensic Investigation of the leak and Destruction of Confidential Documents	August 2013	-	External
	4. Nexus reports	Beneficiary related forensic investigation.	December 2013	-	External
	5. Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo( SNG) reports	Beneficiary related forensic investigation.	November 2013	-	External
	6. Kwinana reports	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	November 2013	-	External
	7. Gobodo Forensic Investigative Accounting(GFIA) report	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	April 2013	-	External
	8. KPMG reports	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	June 2013	-	External
	9. Fraud unit reports	Beneficiary related alleged fraud investigations.	July, August 2013	Internal	-
	10. Nexus reports	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	April 2014	-	External
	11. Nexus report	Forensic report on conflict of interest between beneficiary and junior staff member Conflict of interest between beneficiary and junior staff member Beneficiary related forensic investigation.	September 2014 September 2014 August2014	-	External
	12. Kwinana report	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	January ,February, April 2014	-	External
	13. Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo( SNG) reports	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	April, March, May 2014	-	External
	14. Gobodo Forensic Investigative Accounting(GFIA) report	Forensic report on conflict of interest between beneficiary and junior staff member	April 2014	-	External
	15. KPMG reports	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	April, May, June 2014	-	External
	16. Fraud unit reports	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	Jan to Dec 2014	Internal	-
	17. Sizwe Ntsaluba report	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	July2015	-	External
	18. Forensic unit reports	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	February-December 2015	Internal	-
	19. Gobodo Forensic Investigative Accounting(GFIA) report	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	April 2015	-	External
	20. Nexus reports	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	April 2015	-	External
	21. Forensic unit report	Beneficiary related forensic investigation	January 2016 to date	Internal	-
	22. Sam Ledwaba attorneys report	Forensic investigation on a key management staff member received from the Hotline	June 2016	-	External
SABS
	1. Investigation on the alleged loss of documents at the SABS	An investigation into the alleged loss of documents at the SABS premises.	August 2016	-	External
	2. Investigation on the alleged misconduct and non-adherence to the SABS policies	An investigation into the alleged appointment of suppliers without following SABS policies and procedures regarding contract management	July 2016	-	External
	3. Investigation on the process followed pertaining to the renewal/re-issue of permits to one of the SABS client	An investigation into the alleged lack of due diligence by SABS staff members when issuing SABS permit to the client.	September 2015	-	External
	4. Investigation on the allegations of bribery and manipulation of data results	Investigation into allegation of bribery and manipulation of data results or test reports	February 2015	-	External
	5. Investigation into allegations of unethical conduct	Investigation on the alleged unethical conduct by one of the SABS employees	February 2015	-	External
	6. Investigation into possible fraud in the procurement practices at the SABS	Investigation into allegations of possible fraud regarding suppliers registrations process	May 2013	-	External
	7. Investigation on the allegations of conflict of interest at the SABS.	Investigation conducted into the alleged conflict of interest and corporate governance	July 2013	-	External
	8. Investigation on the alleged manipulation of supplier bank accounts	Investigation into fraudulent activities by SABS staff member.	December 2011	-	External
CIPC
	Investigation launched by the dti	Investigation into possible procurement irregularities	Sub Judice	-	External

31 October 2016 - NW2157

Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

With reference to the eight contracts related to the progress of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme that are in the process of procurement, what is, in each case, the (a) nature of the work that tenders are sought for, (b) status of the procurement processes, (c) expected date of awarding the contract and (d) projected total value of the contract?

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Reply:

Refer to Annexure A regarding the progress of the eight contracts of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme.

ANNEXURE A

Contract #	Description	Status	Date of award	Budget Estimate	Award price


Water Transfer Contracts being negotiated/ recently awarded
3004	D&S Western Access Road as Main Access Road to Polihali	Letter of Award issued	10-Oct-16	75 000 000	66 702 034
3008	D&S Telecommunications & Power Supply	Contract awarded	23-Sep-16	40 000 000	37 390 414
3022	D&S of Polihali Dam Diversion Tunnel	Letter of Award issued	05-Sep-16	85 000 000	82 460 556
6004	ESIA Western Access Corridor	Letter of Award issued	08-Sep-16	5 000 000	4 979 752
6014	ESIA Project Housing and Polihali Dam and Reservoir Site Establishment	Contract awarded	01-Sep-16	10 000 000	8 973 543
6006	RAP - Western Access Road & transmission line	Under negotiations	Expect early Nov 16	30 000 000	Under negotiations
6010	SHEQ Framework	Letter of Award issued	09-Sep-16	1 000 000	660 100
6015	RAP - Project Housing, main reservoir, major bridges & road realignments	Letter of Award issued	23-Aug-16	90 000 000	85 477 163
			Total	336 000 000	286 643 562

D&S = Design and Construction supervision

ESIA = Environmental Social Impact Assessment

RAP = Resettlement Action Plan

SHEQ = Safety Health Environment and Quality

31 October 2016 - NW2156

Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

With reference to the five contracts regarding the progress of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme that were awarded, what is, in each case, the (a) nature of the work completed, (b) particulars of the parties to the contract, (c) expected date of completion and (d) projected total value of the contract?

Source
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Reply:

Refer to Annexure A regarding the progress of the five contracts of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme.

ANNEXURE A

Contract #	Description	Company	Date of completion	Tender price (Rand)	Cost to date (Rand)

Water Transfer Contracts being implemented
2223	Project Management Unit	CDM Smith and Partners	Dec-2025	349 889 571	131 625 324
3009	Professional Services for the Urban Planning, D&S Project Housing & Associated Infrastructure	Polihali Infrastructure Consultants	Apr-2021	79 365 621	14 019 480
3014	D&S Polihali North Eastern Access Road	SMEC FMA Joint Venture	Sep-2016	28 453 705	4 936 235
3015	Professional services for the Evaluation, Optimisation, and Site Supervision of Geotechnical investigations	Jeffares and Green Joint Venture	Sep-2017	19 750 472	7 026 482
6013	RAP PNEAR and site establishment area(in house)	Inhouse by LHDA	Jun-2017	1 500 000	-
4016	Geotechnical investigations-Polihali Tunnel-drilling contractor	Diabor Pty Ltd	Aug-2017	49 238 075	12 515 273
			Totals	528 197 444	170 122 794

D&S = Design and Construction supervision

RAP = Resettlement Action Plan

PNEAR = North East Access Road

D&S = Design and Construction supervision

ESIA = Environmental Social Impact Assessment

RAP = Resettlement Action Plan

31 October 2016 - NW2125

Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

Whether she visited the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve to assess the escalating incidence of rhino poaching (details furnished); if not, when does she plan to visit the specified game reserve?

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Reply:

I have not recently visited the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve personally to assess the escalating incidence of rhino poaching. However, I am briefed on a regular basis by my staff regarding pertinent issues and am satisfied that all roleplayers, but more specifically the South African Police Service (SAPS) which has included the area in Operation Rhino 7 is focusing its efforts to intensify rhino protection in order to address the escalating security situation on site. The South African Police Service is also working closely with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and other role players within the security structure to ensure that our protection efforts bear fruit.

My latest briefing in this regard highlighted that:

1. SAPS has already made extra capacity available and has undertaken the responsibility of patrolling the Corridor Road (R618);

2. a command and control facility has been initiated at Hluhluwe-IMfolozi Park, similar to the one at the Kruger National Park;

3. replacement of the Hluhluwe-IMfolozi Park boundary fence has commenced, with Smart Fencing Technology being piloted on certain sections;

4. observation towers have also been built and funding has been allocated via an external project to fund the capacity to carry out the monitoring and surveillance;

5. a helicopter is based at Mpila iMfolozi Game Reserve to ensure rapid response;

6. night operating equipment has been distributed to Hluhluwe-IMfolozi operations staff;

7. all Hluhluwe-IMfolozi gates have monitoring systems in place;

8. a human resource redeployment and recruitment plan has been developed and submitted for implementation and funding to address operational vacancies;

9. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is in the process of dehorning identified, strategic small rhino populations in KwaZulu-Natal; and

10. the Provincial Cabinet has resolved to set up a task team via the KwaZulu-Natal Joint Crime Prevention Cluster, to investigate possible actions to combat and refocus efforts to tackle the increased poaching of rhino in KwaZulu-Natal. This task team has a six months mandate to come up with recommendations to the Provincial Cabinet.

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31 October 2016 - NW1896

Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Public Works

With reference to his reply to question 1675 on 12 September 2016, (a) what is the name of the specified Member of the Executive Council that makes use of the specified property as an official residence, (b) from which date has the specified property been used as an official residence for the specified person, (c) what is the market value of the specified property, (d) on what date was the specified property acquired by the Government and (e) what was the total price paid for the specified property by the Government?

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Reply:

The Minister of Public Works:

(a) For security reasons I cannot provide the name of the Member of the Executive Council in this Parliamentary reply. I however can provide the name to the Honourable Member in confidence. Please get in touch with my office as indicated in the letterhead. Information relating to addresses of Members of the Executive is considered as confidential for purposes of making it easy for the South African Police Service to provide an unfettered protection service to the office bearers.

(b) The occupant started to use the specified residence in April 2010.

(d) The specified property was acquired by the Government on 24 December 2009.

(e) The total price paid for the property is R6 270 000.00.

31 October 2016 - NW1999

Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Public Works

(1) What is the current status of the case that is before the Labour Court involving an employee of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) who was dismissed in February 2015; (2) what (a) is the current status of the CIDB’s three-year review of the Infrastructure Delivery Management Tool which it has failed to achieve to date and (b) steps are being taken to ensure that this does not recur in the future; (3) what are the full details of the CIDB’s plans to address the six top areas of concern as identified by its organisation culture study?

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Reply:

The Minister of Public Works

(1) In May 2015, the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) filed a review application challenging the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) decision.

On 25 November 2015 the CIDB filed its heads of arguments followed by the lawyers of the employee in question a week later.
The matter is ready for hearing and both parties are waiting for the Registrar of the Labour Court to allocate a hearing date.

(2)(a) The Infrastructure Delivery Management Toolkit (IDMT) has its origins in 2001 when the National Treasury commissioned a review of the poor performance of provincial infrastructure delivery systems resulting in the establishment of the Infrastructure Delivery Improvement Programme (IDIP) and the Toolkit. The National Treasury enlisted the support of the National Department of Public Works (NDPW), the Development Bank South Africa (DBSA) and the CIDB as partners to the IDIP. The CIDB was responsible for the management of the content of the Toolkit, the hosting of the Toolkit on the CIDB website, and providing support and training on its implementation and rollout, where necessary.

The idea underlying the imperative of having the IDMT was to address the need for a documented body of knowledge and set of processes that represent generally recognised best practices in the delivery of infrastructure. It was to be focused on the delivery and life cycle management of public sector infrastructure. The Toolkit was therefore designed as a valuable resource to provide a national common knowledge base and set of practices to assist in delivering these services in a manner that is effective, efficient and consistent across provinces and departments. The Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) and the Toolkit have evolved over the years since their inception in 2004.

(b) In the past the IDMS and the Toolkit were revised and enhanced every three to four years, but National Treasury identified a need to separate the supply chain for goods and services from the supply chain for infrastructure to unblock some of the infrastructure delivery management chain challenges. As a result, the revision and enhancements of the IDMS and Toolkit had to be delayed to allow for the development of the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (SIPDM). The SIPDM is a National Treasury regulatory instruction issued in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 [Act No. 1 of 1999] (PFMA), and it will assist in ensuring support for the implementation of the IDMS.

The current 2010 edition of the Toolkit enhancement and revision is being reviewed under the auspices of National Treasury. The enhancements and revisions will focus on the following:

aligning the existing 2010 IDMS with the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (SIPDM);

aligning the current linear depiction of the IDMS to the new IDMS Control Framework, which emphasises the linkages between core delivery processes;
incorporate institutional capacity building approaches, methodologies and toolkits;
simplify existing delivery management processes and deliverables;
provide for the development and incorporation of Standard Operating Procedures from provinces;
standardise the ‘Supporting Information’ requirements;
capture and incorporate best practice methodologies and examples;
develop an information technology platform to serve as the single source for infrastructure delivery related information (i.e. an Infrastructure Delivery Management Body of Knowledge (IDMBOK));
incorporate local government infrastructure delivery requirements (where possible).

Once the enhanced IDMS and Toolkit are complete, they will be hosted on the CIDB website until such time that the prototype information technology platform is developed by National Treasury.

(3) The top six areas of the CIDB culture study are as follows:

Remuneration
Learning and Development
Leadership
Structure
Service Orientation
Innovation

The CIDB’s plans to address the above are as follows:

CIDB has embarked on an organisational development methodology (OD exercise) which is a step-by-step process for assessing and re-shaping the structure and positions within the CIDB to better meet its strategic and operational goals. The integrative OD project plan is made up of 12 phases aimed at addressing not only the six top areas of concern as identified by the organisation culture study, but also areas for development as identified in the organisational architecture pilot study, CIDB five year review, 2016 employee engagement survey, etc.

Dimensional areas such as structure, leadership, learning and development and remuneration form the pivotal points of the organisation-wide OD exercise. CIDB had to first align the ‘hard issues’, i.e. mandate, strategy, processes, systems, structure and harmonise them with ‘soft issues’, i.e. culture, values, leadership, management style, communications, creativity and innovation. All these dimensions are addressed in the detailed OD project plan. For example, there is an exercise to review the existing processes and to develop the recommended business processes, dysfunctional aspects of work flow, structures and systems, and realignment with the envisaged operational realities/goals are aspects which are being attended to. There are also plans to digitise core business processes. Once this is done, it will assist the CIDB flow of communication, productivity and innovation as well as alleviate fraud and corruption.

In addressing learning and development issues, CIDB is in a process to finalise a new competency framework in order to be able to design the most appropriate competency assessment tools matching the competency framework for each level of employees. Once the competency gaps have been identified, the most appropriate training strategy based on the assessment gaps and outcomes will be developed. The development of the career-pathing framework is part of the training strategy design. It will further improve employee satisfaction, client satisfaction and service excellence. Furthermore, the newly developed training and development policy is also used as a vehicle by employees to continuously improve their competencies and academic up skilling.

In addressing some of the structure related soft issues, plans are also ahead to allocate tasks, reporting relationships and levels to provide means of achieving full CIDB alignment between people aspects and functions, or technical aspects. This will be addressed in the implementation of the structure design criteria and the new CIDB operating model.

Other related areas being addressed are job profiles, job evaluation and remuneration.

The OD exercise is seen by CIDB as a systematic approach for fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of business processes, eliminating non-value adding activities to achieve improvements in performance and productivity, efficiency in operational costs and turnaround times, customer service, quality and alignment of processes with the strategy.

31 October 2016 - NW2151

Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Whether any tenders have been awarded by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality for fleet maintenance since 1 July 2016; if so, (a) when was each such tender awarded, (b) what were the (i) names and (ii) amounts tendered by each successful bidder, (c) what criteria were used to award the specified tenders, (d) how many bidders were considered for each of the specified tenders and (e) on what basis was each successful bidder awarded the specified tenders?

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Reply:

The response below was provided by the municipality:

Question	Responses

Whether any tenders have been awarded by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality for fleet maintenance since 1 July 2016;	No tender for fleet maintenance has been awarded by the municipality since 01 July 2016.
(a) when was each tender awarded	Not applicable
(b) what were the (i) names and (ii) amounts tendered by each successful bidder	Not applicable
(c) what criteria were used to award the specified tenders,	Not applicable
(d) how many bidders were considered for each of the specified tenders	Not applicable
(e) On what basis was each successful bidder awarded the specified tenders?	Not applicable

31 October 2016 - NW2196

Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(a) How many directives did her department issue to municipalities for the discharge of ineffectively treated effluent (i) in the past five financial years and (ii) during the period 1 April 2016 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) what were the (i) names and (ii) locations of each of the specified municipalities, (c) on what date was each of the specified directives issued and (d) what are the relevant details of all follow-up action taken by her department in each case?

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Reply:

(a)(i) The number of directives issued to municipalities for the discharge of ineffectively treated effluent is a total of seventy (70) directives were issued to municipalities across the country to date. A Fifty six (56) of these were issued in the past five years.

TABLE 1 Breakdown per province for the past five (5) years:

Location	Non-compliance Letters	Pre-directives	Directives
Eastern Cape	02	18	01
Free State	18	07	10
Gauteng	10	07	13
KwaZulu-Natal	0	04	02
Limpopo	0	17	14
Mpumalanga	16	05	06
North West	01	14	08
Northern Cape	01	08	01
Western Cape	0	0	01
Total	48	80	56

(a)(ii) The number of directives issued to municipalities for the discharge of ineffectively treated effluent since April 2016 is a total of fourteen (14) directives were issued.

TABLE 2 Breakdown per province since April 2016:

Location	Directives
Eastern Cape	01
Free State	0
Gauteng	5
KwaZulu-Natal	2
Limpopo	01
Mpumalanga	01
North West	02
Northern Cape	02
Western Cape	0
Total	14

(b)(c) and (d) Refer to Annexure A for the names and location and dates of each specified municipalities.

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Annexure A

Number of Non-compliance letters, Pre-directives and Directives Issued to Municipalities from April 2011 to March 2016

Non-compliance Letters	Notices/Pre-directives	(a) Directives and (c) date issued	(b)(i) Municipality name	(b)(ii) Location	(d) Follow up action taken
None	2016/01/30	2016/02/10	Metsimaholo Local Municipality	Gauteng	This municipality is receiving support from the Department.
None	None	06/04/2016	Emfuleni Local Municipality-Pump station 10	Gauteng	This municipality is receiving support from the Department.
None	None	12/01/2016	Emfuleni Local Municipality-Pump station 2,3,10	Gauteng	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	None	06/04/2016	Emfuleni Local Municipality-Pump station 5	Gauteng	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	06/05/2014		Emfuleni LM Evaton gardens pump overflow	Gauteng	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	08/09/2014	22/08/2014	Emfuleni LM Kwamasiza Hostel	Gauteng	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	None	22/08/2014	Emfuleni LM Evaton Mahole	Gauteng	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	None	24/02/2011	Lesedi LM Balfour Sewage Works	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	30/09/2016	Ekuhuruleni Metro	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	08/04/2016	Mogale city LM: Manhole spillage	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	03/02/2014	Ekuhuruleni MetroMarlands, Germiston Sewer overflow	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	23/10/2014	Ekuhuruleni MetroMarlands, Germiston Sewer overflow	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	23/10/2015	Ekuhuruleni MetroMarlands, Sewer Affecting Scaw Operations	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	15/04/2015	02/06/2015	Lekwa Local Municipality: TLC Pump Station Discharging Raw Sewage	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	24/07/2015	10/02/2016	Metsimaholo Local Municipality : A Burst Sewage Pipe	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	15/10/2014	Metsimaholo Local Municipality :Pump Station Not Working	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	31/07/2014		Metsimaholo Local Municipality :Manhole Overflow	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	02/11/2015	Phumelela Local Municipality :Manholes Were Blocked	Gauteng	This municipality is receiving support from the Department.
None	None	25/04/2016	Dipaleseng Local Municipality :Sewage Plant Was Overflowing	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2010/07/10	30/5/2011	21/12/2012	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality (Bethal WWTWs)	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
24/03/2014	None	None	Msukaligwa Local Municipality (Ermelo WWTWs)	Mpumalanga	This municipality is receiving support from the Department.
None	14/12/2015	None	Lekwa Local Municipality (Morgenson Oxidation ponds)	Mpumalanga	This municipality is receiving support from the Department.
30/11/2015	None	None	Ngwathe Local Municipality Parys	Gauteng	This municipality is receiving support from the Department.
13/12/2012	23/10/2014	None	Ngwathe Local Municipality Vredefort	Gauteng	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
23/02/2015	None	02/03/2015	Merafong Local Municipality: Kokosi WWTWS	Gauteng	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2016/09/07	2009/09/03	Lephalale Paarl, Zongesien, Marapong	Limpopo	Action plan received and assessed on 16/09/2016. DWS to continue with monitoring for compliance.
None	2014/07/17	2015/09/21	Mookgopong Local Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with no- compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	22/05/ 2013	Capricorn district municipality	Limpopo	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	None	19 /07 2013	Mopani district municipality	Limpopo	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	None	22 /04/2014	Modimolle Local Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	08 /08/ 2014	Polokwane Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	20/08/ 2014	Polokwane Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	21 /08/ 2014	Greater Letaba Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	21 /08/2014	Modimolle Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	02 /09/ 2014	Mopani Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	20/10/ 2014	Vhembe district Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	26/03/ 2015	Mopani District Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	26/03/2015	Mopani District Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	24 /06/ 2015	Mogalakwena Local Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	24/06/ 2016	Vhembe District Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	30 /09/ 2013	None	Vhembe district municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	19 /12/ 2013	None	Vhembe district municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	03 /05/ 2014	None	Musina Local Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	07 /03/ 2014	None	Vhembe District Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	15 /07/ 2014	None	Mookgophong Local Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	15 /07/ 2014	None	Mookgophong Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	22 /07/ 2014	None	Tzaneen Local Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	22 /07/ 2014	None	Modjadjiskloof Local Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	02 /09/ 2014	None	Tzaneen local Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	02 /09/ 2014	None	Mopani district Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	06 /08/ 2015	None	Mogalakwena Local Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	04 /09/ 2015	None	Vhembe District Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	04 /09/ 2015	None	Vhembe District Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	28 /09/2015	None	Mookgophong Local Municipality	Limpopo	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	24 /09/ 2016	None	Lephalale Municipality	Limpopo	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	2013/07/23	2014/05/09	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality	Mpumalanga	This municipality is receiving support from the Department.
23/01/2014	23/01/2014	None	Thaba Chweu LM WWTW	Mpumalanga	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
10/03/2014	None	None	Victor Khanye LM WWTW	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
26/07/2013	None	09/05/2014, 2016/04/21	Govan Mbeki LM WWTW	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
6/11/2012, 16/08/2013	None	29/08/2013	Thaba Chweu LM WWTW	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
07/09/2012, 03/09/2013, 07/10/2016	None	28/08/2013	eMalahleni LM WWTW	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
26/07/2013	2016/04/21	None	Govan Mbeki LM WWTW	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
30/08/2013	None	None	Nkomazi LM WWTW	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
3/12/2012, 30/08/2013	None	None	Sekhukhune LM	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
07/10/2016	None	None	Dipaliseng WWTW	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
27/03/2013	None	None	Elias Motswaledi LM	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
27/02/2013	None	None	Chief Albert Luthuli LM	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
27/02/2013	None	None	Msukaligwa LM	Mpumalanga	This municipality is receiving support from the Department directives.
None	2015/08/03	None	Matibidi District Hospital WWTW	Mpumalanga	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2010/11/08	2010/12/03	2011/04/21	Moqhaka LM	Free State	Case resolved in 2013
None	None	2011/09/06	Moqhaka LM-non functiong pump station in Kroonstad	Free State	Case resolved in 2011
2012/06/25	2013/08/22	2013/09/20	Moqhaka Local Municipality	Free State	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
2011/05/23	2011/07/08	2012/06/12	Mantsopa Local Municipality-Thaba Patchoa	Free State	This municipality is receiving support from the Department.
2011/07/04	22/11/2011	26/3/2012	Umsobomvu LM - Colesberg WWTW	Free State	Plant upgraded - last inspection in May 2016
2012/06/01	2012/08/08	None	Umsobomvu LM - overflowing pump station in Norvalspont	Free State	Case resolved
2011/09/05	26/03/2012	None	Umsobomvu LM - Noupoort WWTWs	Free State	Plant upgraded –and last inspection in May 2016
None	19/04/2011	17/06/2011	Matjhabeng LM - Hennenman and Phomolong LM WWTW	Free State	Case resolved 2013
None	2012/08/11	2013/04/02	Masilonyana LM - Non functioning Theunissen WWTW	Free State	On inspection it was established that the problem had recurred. A revised action plan submitted in September 2016
None	24/04/2013	None	Masilonyana LM - non functioning Veilingskraal pum station	Free State	Case resolved
None	2013/07/02	None	Setsoto LM- sewage overflow in Van Soelen street	Free State	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2013/02/18	2014/06/25	2014/10/01	Rhenosterberg LM (Phillipstown pump station)	Free State	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2015/08/07	2015/11/19	None	Moqhaka LM Viljoenskroon pump stations	Free State	This municipality is receiving support from the Department.
2014/10/21	2015/11/19	None	Moqhaka LM overflowing manhole at shell depot	Free State
2011/05/23	2011/07/08	2012/06/12	Mantsopa Local Municipality-Thaba Patchoa	Free State	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2012/06/25	2013/08/22	2013/09/20	Moqhaka Local Municipality	Free State	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2015/01/08	2011/02/22	None	Letsemeng LM - Koffiefontein	Free State	Case resolved
2011/07/18	2011/09/19	None	Setsoto Local Municipality- Marquard Moemang Old	Free State	Upgrading completed early 2016, Not resolved
None	None	17/08/2011	uMkhanyakude District Municipality (DM)	Kwa Zulu Natal	Monitoring inspections, ACIP funding allocated to the DM in 2012/13
None	None	03/10/2012	Ugu District Municipality	Kwa Zulu Natal	Monitoring inspections.
None	None	27/07/2016	eThekwini Municipality	Kwa Zulu Natal	Site inspections to monitor implementation of remedial actions.
None	None	21/09/2016	UThukela District Municipality	Kwa Zulu Natal	Representation received and assessed on 14/10/2016. Monitoring of Plan of Action.
2015/06/10	None	2014/07/17	Makana Local Municipality - Belmont WWTW	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2015/11/26	None	19/07/2016	Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Mun.	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/08/02	None	None	CHDM (Tarkastad Waste Disposal Site)	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/08/02	None	None	Amathole District Municipality - Peddie WWTW	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2014/08/13	None	None	Chris Hani DM - Sterkstroom WWTW	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2014/08/27	None	None	Amathole District Municipality-Fort Beaufort WWTW	Eastern Cape	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
2015/02/10	None	None	Amathole District Municipality-Fort Beaufort WWTW	Eastern Cape	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
2015/04/09	None	None	Kou-Kamma Local Municipality WWTW	Eastern Cape	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
2015/04/09	None	None	O.R. Tambo DM	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2015/06/10	None	None	Sunday's River Valley LM	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2015/08/28	None	None	Joe Gqabi DM - Burgersdorp	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2015/08/28	None	None	Department of Public Works, Elliotdale EC Govern	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2015/08/28	None	None	Dept. of Public Works-Elliotdale Correctional Ser	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2015/08/28	None	None	CHDM (Scanlen Sewer Pump Station)	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2015/08/28	None	None	CHDM - Cradock Waste Water Treatment Works	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/02/10	None	None	CHDM (Michausdal Sewer Pump Station)	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/03/07	None	None	Ndlambe LM - Alexandria WWTW	Eastern Cape	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
2016/03/07	None	None	Kelvin Jones Waste Water Treatment Works (NMBM)	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/03/31	None	None	Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Mun. - Swartkops River	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/05/12	None	None	Nelson Mandela Bay Mun - Driftsands WWTW	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/08/02	None	None	Cradock Landfill site	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/08/02	None	None	Amathole District Municipality-Butterworth WWTW	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/08/02	None	None	Chris Hani DM - Engcobo WWTW	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/08/02	None	None	OR Tambo DM - Tsolo WWTW	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/08/02	None	None	OR Tambo DM - Port St Johns WWTW	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/08/02	None	None	OR Tambo DM - Mqanduli WWTW	Eastern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	2014/06/19	City of Tshwane	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	2014/07/22	Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	2014/07/22	City of Tshwane	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	2014/09/08	Ngaka Modiri Molema DM (RMLM)	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2014/09/02	2015/10/19	City of Johannesburg	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	2016/02/11	The Municipal Manager: Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2015/04/22	2016/04/25	Thabazimbi Local Municipality-Thabazimbi Waste Water Treatment Works	North West	Representation received and assessed on 03.05.16. Follow-up site meeting Follow-up meeting held to assess the progress
None	2014/09/11	2016/07/11	Kgetleng River LM	North West	Representation received and assessed on 02.10.14. Follow-up meeting held
None	2016/07/15	2016/08/22	Rustenburg Local Municipality	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2010/08/05	2010/08/02	2016/09/19	Thabazimbi local municipality	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2012/12/18	None	Randfontein local municipality	North West	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	2013/01/24	None	Rustenburg Local Municipality	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2013/04/11	None	NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY	North West	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	2013/05/14	None	Rustenburg Local Municipality	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2013/09/18	None	Thabazimbi Local Municipality	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2013/11/21	None	City of Tshwane ( Sunderland Ridge WWTW)	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2014/09/04	None	City of Tshwane	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2014/09/08	None	Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2014/11/13	None	Rustendurg local Municipality(Sunrise Park )	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2015/01/26	None	Tai Hsiang cc Koi Empire Farm Nooitgedacht 534	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2015/03/04	None	Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality (MLM)	North West	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	2016/05/06	None	City of Tshwane - Sandpsruit WWTW	North West	Representation received and assessed on 05/08/2016. Follow-up site visit was conducted on 12-10-2016
None	2016/06/13	None	City Of Tshwane - Klipgat WWTW	North West	Representation received and assessed on 05/08/2016. Follow-up site visit was conducted on 12-10-2016
None	2016/06/21	None	City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality	North West	Representation received and assessed on 30/06/2016
10/10/2015	None	None	Tshwane MM - Thembisa	North West
30/08/2016	None	None	ERWAT - Olifantsfontein WWTW	North West	Representation received and assessed on 12/09/2016. DWS to monitor the action plan.
15/07/2016	19/08/2016	None	Rustenburg Local Municipality - Marikana Pumpstation	North West	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2015/11/04	2016/02/15	Sol Plaatjie	Northern Cape	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	2015/11/05	2016/06/29	Dikgatlong Municipality	Northern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	2008/12/01	None	Dikgatlong Municipality: Warrenton WWTW	Northern Cape	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	2015/12/08	None	Dikgatlong Municipality Kathu WWTW	Northern Cape	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	2015/12/08	None	Dikgatlong Municipality Deben WWTW	Northern Cape	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	2015/12/08	None	Dikgatlong Municipality Dingleton WWTW	Northern Cape	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	2015/12/08	None	Dikgatlong Municipality Olifantshoek WWTW	Northern Cape	This municipality is receiving support from the Department
None	2016/05/13	None	Dikgatlong Municipality	Northern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
2016/05/25	None	2016/06/29	Phokwane Municpality: Jan Kempdorp WWTW	Northern Cape	The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives.
None	None	2014/02/26	Oudshoorn Local Municipality	Western Cape	Meeting held on 02/06/2016, they had not complied with various conditions . The Department to continue with compliance monitoring.
None	None	28 /09/2016.	George LM	Western Cape	An action plan was received on 06 October 2016 with a Sludge Compliance plan. They were monitored and found to be adhering to the conditions.

31 October 2016 - NW1912

Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

With reference to her letter of 27 August 2016, addressed to Mr KP Robertson, (a) which (i) waste water treatment plants and (ii) sewerage pipelines are due to be (aa) upgraded and/or (bb) refurbished in the Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality in Mpumalanga, (b) by when are the specified improvements due to begin and (c) what portion of the R25 million allocated by her department through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant will be used in each case?

Source
Link

Reply:

Refer to the table below:

(a)(i) Name of Waste Water treatment plant	(a)(ii) (aa) Sewerage pipelines upgrade	(a)(ii) (bb) Sewerage pipelines refurbished	(b) Due date for specified improvements to begin	(c) Allocation through MIG
Emanzana phase II Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW)	None	None	Technical report not yet approved	Allocated with R5 million
Selobella Extension 2&3 toilet top structure	None	None	Commenced on 01/07/2015	Top structure allocated with R6 million
Carolina Phase I WWTW	None	None	Will commence on 01/10/2016	Top structure allocated with R6 million
Ekulindeni WWTW	None	None	Technical report not yet approved	Allocated with R1 million
Elukwatini WWTW	None	None	Commenced on 01/07/2016	Allocated with R7 million

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31 October 2016 - NW2203

Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police

(a) What was the fixed establishment for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11, (iii) 2011-12, (iv) 2012-13, (v) 2013-14, (vi) 2014-15 and (vii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) which of the specified positions were vacant in each of the specified financial years?

Source
Link

Reply:

The information required is already solicited by other sections for consolidation which will be ready soon , can the member therefore afford us an opportunity to come up with an accurate product.

31 October 2016 - NW2019

Basson, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

What formal qualifications does each of her Department’s (a)(i) Chief Financial Officers and/or (ii) Acting Chief Financial Officers and (b)(i) Directors-General and/or (ii) Acting Directors-General possess?

Source
Link

Reply:

(a) (i and ii) Senior Certificate; Bachelor of Commerce; and Master of Business Administration.

(b) (i and ii) Senior Certificate; Bachelor of Science; and Postgraduate Higher Diploma in Education.

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31 October 2016 - NW2048

Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)Whether each Head of Department (HOD) of her department signed a performance agreement since their appointment; if not, (a) what is the total number of HODs who have not signed performance agreements, (b) what is the reason in each case, (c) what action has she taken to rectify the situation and (d) what consequences will the specified HOD face for failing to sign the performance agreements; if so, (i) when was the last performance assessment of each HOD conducted and (ii) what were the results in each case; (2) whether any of the HODs who failed to sign a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the specified rate; (3) whether any of the HODs who signed a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the rate?

Source
Link

Reply:

Whether each Head of Department (HOD) of her department signed a performance agreement since their appointment; if not, (a) what is the total number of HODs who have not signed performance agreements, (b) what is the reason in each case, (c) what action has she taken to rectify the situation and (d) what consequences will the specified HOD face for failing to sign the performance agreements; (e) if so, (i) when was the last performance assessment of each HOD conducted and (ii) what were the results in each case?

ANSWER

(a) The Director-General of Basic Education has signed and submitted a Performance agreement. The HOD of Gauteng Department of Education, the Mpumalanga Department of Education and the Acting HOD of the KZN Department of Education have signed performance agreements. Only three Provincial Education Departments have responded..

(b) Still awaiting the other Provincial Education Departments’ responses for the Minister to respond to this question.

(d) Still awaiting the other Provincial Education Departments’ responses for the Minister to respond to this question.

(e) i. The Director-General of the Basic Education Department of Basic Education’s last assessment was conducted on 15 August 2016. The HOD of the Gauteng Department of Education’s last performance assessment was at the end of March 2016. The HOD of Mpumalanga Education Department has not been assessed for the 2015/16 financial year. No responses from the other Provincial Education Departments on this matter to date.

ii. The Director General of Basic Education Department was rated as excellent. The HOD of the Gauteng Department of Education’s performance was rated as excellent. The HOD of the Mpumalanga Education Department has not been assessed for the financial year 2015/16. No responses from the other Provincial Education Departments on this matter to date.

QUESTION 2

Whether any of the HODs who failed to sign a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the specified rate?

ANSWER

(a) No responses from the other Provincial Education Departments on this matter to date.

(b) No responses from the other Provincial Education Departments on this matter to date.

QUESTION 3

Whether any of the HODs who signed a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the rate?

ANSWER

(a) The Director-General of the Department of Basic Education had not received a performance bonus as he will be considered in the next cycle only because of his appointment in August 2015. The HOD of the Gauteng Department of Education did not receive a performance bonus for 2015/16 cycle, as he had completed a year in this position. The Acting HOD of the KZN Education department has not been assessed for the 2015/16 financial year. No responses from other Education Departments on this matter to date.

(b) No responses from the other Provincial Education Departments on this matter to date.

31 October 2016 - NW2195

Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(a) What are the names of each board member of each of the country’s water boards that report to her, (b) when was each of the specified board members first appointed to sit in the respective boards, (c) what is the total number of consecutive terms that each of the board members has served, (d) what is the total number of consecutive years that each of the board members served on each respective board and (e) when does the current term of each of the board members on their respective boards end?

Source
Link

Reply:

Refer to Annexure A for information regarding board members of each water boards in the country.

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Annexure A

Entity	(a) Names of Board Members	(b) When was the first appointment	(c)Total number of consecutive terms	(d) Total number of consecutive years	(e) When does the current term ends
Amatola Water	Nokulunga Mnqeta	1st February 2016	0	0	30th January 2020
	Sizwe Hadebe	1st February 2016	0	0	30th January 2020
	Lynette Louw	1st February 2006	2 Term	10 Years	30th January 2020
	Brian Hollingworth	1st February 2016	0	0	30th January 2020
	Mphoko Nzimande	1st February 2016	0	0	30th January 2020
	Abraham le Roux	1st February 2016	0	0	30th January 2020
	Eugene Jooste	1st February 2016	0	0	30thJanuary 2020
	Tebogo Maenetja	1st February 2016	0	0	30thJanuary 2020
Bloem Water	Phitsane, TB	28/04/2009	2 Term	7 Years	31/03/2018
	Matete, P	01/04/2014	1 Term	2 Years	31/03/2018
	Van der Merwe, J	28/04/2009	2 Term	7 Years	31/03/2018
	Maboe, MSS	28/04/2009	2 Term	7 Years	31/03/2018
	Mokhesi, N	01/02/2005	3 Term	11 Years	31/03/2018
	Bomela, LR	01/04/2014	1 Term	2 Years	31/03/2018
	Phetwe, CM	01/04/2014	1 Term	2 Years	31/03/2018
	Ellman, MJ	01/04/2014	1 Term	2 Years	31/03/2018
	Mkiva, Z	01/04/2014	1 Term	2 Years	31/03/2018
Lepelle Northern Water	Mr. MPK Tshivhase	01 April 2016	1 Term	6 months	31/03/2020
	Mr. MI Phasha	01 April 2016	1 Term	6 months	31/03/2020
	Mr. NH Matsepe	01 April 2010	2 Term	6 months	31/03/2020
	Ms. LLC Malamba	01 April 2010	2 Term	6 months	31/03/2020
	Ms. MM Ntsaba	01 April 2016	1 Term	6 months	21/03/2020
	Ms. JM Letsoalo	01 April 2010	2 Term	6 months	31/03/2020
	Mr. BP Sebola	01 April 2010	2 Term	6 months	31/03/2020
	Ms. TTC Hlongwa	01 April 2016	1 Term	6 months	31/03/2020
	Ms. MA Mphahlele	01 April 2016	1 Term	6 months	31/03/2020
Magalies Water	Adv. MM Petlane	01/05/14	1st Term	2 Years	30/04/18
	Ms. PN Nkwinika	01/07/09	2nd Term	6 Years	30/04/18
	Mr. DR Sibanda	01/07/09	2nd Term	6 Years	30/04/18
	Ms. MA Hlahla	01/07/09	2nd Term	6 Years	30/04/18
	Mr. TT Mohapi	01/03/12	2nd Term	4 Years	30/04/18
	Ms. TF Zondi	01/07/09	2nd Term	6 Years	30/04/18
	Ms. N Mufamadi	01/05/14	1st Term	2 Years	30/04/18
	Ms. TD Monewe	01/03/12	2nd Term	4 Years	30/04/18
	Mr. FP Vilakazi	01/05/14	1st Term	2 Years	30/04/18
	Ms. F Saloojee	01/05/14	1st Term	2 Years	30/04/18
	Ms. S Lebeko-Ratlhagane	01/06/14	1st Term	2 Years	30/04/18
	Kgosi SV Suping	01/06/14	1st Term	2 Years	30/04/18
Mhlathuze Water	Dudu Myeni (Chairperson)	01 February 2002	3rd Term	14 Years	28 February 2015 - Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Bonginkosi Mshengu	01 October 2014	1st Term	2 Years	28 February 2015 - Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Poppy Dlamini	01 March 2011	1st Term	5 Years	28 February 2015 - Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Musa Xulu	01 March 2011	1st Term	5 Years	28 February 2015 - Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Frederick Bosman	01 March 2011	1st Term	5 Years	28 February 2015 - Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Nonhlanhla Khumalo	01 March 2011	1st Term	5 Years	28 February 2015 - Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Amita Badul	01 March 2011	1st Term	5 Years	28 February 2015 - Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Nica Gevers	01 March 2011	1st Term	5 Years	28 February 2015 - Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Brian Rawlins	01 March 2011	1st Term	5 Years	28 February 2015 - Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Simosenkosi Chamane	01 March 2011	1st Term	5 Years	28 February 2015 - Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
Overberg Water	Mr Mpumelelo Ncwadi	1 September 2009	2	7 Years	30 April 2018
	Mr Noel Bastiaan	4 April 2014	First Term	2 Years	30 April 2018
	Ms Melinda Zass	4 April 2014	First Term	2 Years	30 April 2018
	Ms Kim Montgomery	4 April 2014	First Term	2 Years	30 April 2018
	Ms Nirvani Dhevcharran	4 April 2014	First Term	2 Years	30 April 2018
	Advocate Derick Block	4 April 2014	First Term	2 Years	30 April 2018
	Mr Adriaan Smuts	4 April 2014	First Term	2 Years	30 April 2018
Rand Water	Adv Faith Matshidiso Hashatse (Chairperson)	01 April 2009	2nd Term	7 years and 5 months	31 March 2018
	Ms Sophie Molokoane-Machika (Deputy Chairperson)	12 June 2012	2nd Term	4 years and 3 months	31 March 2018
	Ms Busiswa Cwengile Bam	01 April 2014	1st Term	2 years and 5 months	31 March 2018
	Mr Dawood Coovadia	01 April 2005	3rd Term	11 years and 5 months	31 March 2018
	MsLakela Kaunda	01 April 2014	1st Term	2 years and 5 months	31 March 2018
	Mr Lefadi Makibinyane	01 April 2009	2nd Term	7 years and 5 months	31 March 2018
	Ms Nomsa Georgina Mbileni	01 April 2014	1st Term	2 years and 5 months	31 March 2018
	Mr Isaac Mmushi	01 April 2014	1st Term	2 years and 5 months	31 March 2018
	Prof Frederick Otieno	01 April 2005	3rd Term	11 years and 5 months	31 March 2018
	Mr Ramateu Monyokolo	17 February 2016	1st Term	8 months	31 March 2018
	Ms Rene Aloise Kenosi	17 February 2016	1st Term	8 months	31 March 2018
Sedibeng Water	Mr MD Dikoko	01-May-13	1 Term	3 Years, 4 months	30-Apr-17
	Ms MJ Ramataboe	01-May-13	1 Term	3 Years, 4 months	30-Apr-17
	Mr EA Gaborone	01-May-13	1 Term	3 Years, 4 months	30-Apr-17
	Ms GG Ramakarane	01-May-13	1 Term	3 Years, 4 months	30-Apr-17
	Mr CD Mboweni	01-May-13	1 Term	3 Years, 4 months	30-Apr-17
	Mr MM Mthombeni	01-May-13	1 Term	3 Years, 4 months	30-Apr-17
	Dr PE Molokwane	01-May-13	1 Term	3 Years, 4 months	30-Apr-17
	Adv SST Kholong	01-May-13	1 Term	3 Years, 4 months	30-Apr-17
	Ms KG Sereko	01-May-13	1 Term	3 Years, 4 months	30-Apr-17
Umgeni Water	Mr Andile Mahlalutye (Chairman)	01-Jul-09	1st Term	7 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Prof Imtiaz Vally	01-Jul-09	1st Term	7 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Ms Ziphozethu Mathenjwa	01-Jul-09	1stTerm	7 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Mr Teboho Nkhahle	01-Jul-09	1stTerm	7 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Ms Nombuso Afolayan	01-Jul-04	2nd Term	13 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Mr Graham Atkinson	01-Jul-09	1stTerm	7 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Mr Vasu Gounden	01-Jul-03	3rd Term	14 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Dr Takalani Dube	01-Jul-09	1stTerm	7 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Ms Thokozile Shezi	01-Jul-09	1stTerm	7 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Ms Nompumelelo Chamane	01-Jul-09	1stTerm	7 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Mr Visvin Reddy	01-Jul-09	1stTerm	7 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.
	Mr Thabani Zulu	01-Jul-09	1stTerm	7 Years	2013-06-30. Minister extended the term until a new board is in place.

31 October 2016 - NW1785

Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education

What steps has her department taken, in line with recommendation 4 of the Report of the Ministerial Task Team to Investigate Allegations into the Selling of Posts of Educators by Members of Teachers Unions and Departmental Officials in Provincial Education Departments, dated 18 May 2016, to regain control of administering the education system in all provinces so that clear distinctions are established between the roles and functions of her department and the concerns of teacher unions?

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Reply:

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has not lost over the administration of the education system. However, the Department has recommendations that require short-term interventions and those that could be achieved in the long term. The Department has resumed the following actions on the recommendations that need short term intervention:

1. Performance Management:

The introduction of performance contracts for principals and deputy principals, in line with the DBE policy, in order to enhance accountability of educators. The Quality Management System (QMS) for assessing the performance of school-based educators was adopted at the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) in November 2014. It will be implemented in January 2017 after further consultation.

2. Amendment to Legislation:

The starting point of the reforms should be the amendment to the South African Schools Act and the Employment of Educators Act, in so far as it relates to the powers of the School Governing Bodies in appointment procedures. A draft Bill has been developed to deal with these amendments.

3. Amendments to current appointment procedures:

Amendment to current appointment procedures contained in Collective Agreements and the role Teacher Unions are being negotiated at the ELRC.

4. Introduction of Competency Assessment for School Principals:

Consultation on the guidelines for Competency Assessment is being finalised at the ELRC.

31 October 2016 - NW2054

McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

(1)Whether each Head of Department (HOD) of her Department signed a performance agreement since their appointment; if not, (a) what is the total number of HODs who have not signed performance agreements, (b) what is the reason in each case, (c) what action has she taken to rectify the situation and (d) what consequences will the specified HOD face for failing to sign the performance agreements; if so, (i) when was the last performance assessment of each HOD conducted and (ii) what were the results in each case; (2) whether any of the HODs who failed to sign a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the specified rate; (3) whether any of the HODs who signed a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the rate?

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Reply:

1. Yes, the Head of Department (HOD) has signed performance agreements since her appointment.

(a) None

(b) Not applicable

(d) (i & ii) Not applicable

2. (a & b) Not applicable

3.Yes. The HOD has only received performance bonus for the first three consecutive years since her appointment (2009-2011). Only pay progression was granted during the 2012-2015 financial years.

(a) The rates for the three relevant years were 7%, 9% and 9%.

(b) The rates were determined in accordance with the Handbook for the Senior Management Service after assessment by the Public Service Commision in terms of their criteria for HOD assessment.

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31 October 2016 - NW2155

Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

With reference to 16 completed contracts regarding the progress of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme, what is, in each case, the (a) nature of the work completed, (b) particulars of the parties to the contract, (c) date the contract was entered into, (d) date the work was completed and (e) total amount (i) paid and/or (ii) still payable in terms of the contract

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Reply:

Refer to Annexure A regarding progress of the 16 completed contracts of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme.

Annexure A

Contract #	Description	Company	Date of Award	Date completed	Contract price (Rand)	Cost at completion (Rand)
Water Transfer Awarded Contracts : Completed
2222A-C	Interim PMU-	JB Barry and Partners (Ireland)	12-Aug-11	Jan-14	19 459 612	19 459 612

2222D	Interim PMU-	Dr S Turner - Individual Service Contract	12-Aug-11	Jan-14	4 295 015	4 295 015
4002	Construction of Access Road to Polihali Weir	MOPS Civil Contractors Pty Ltd (- Lesotho company)	Nov-11	31-Mar-12	4 136 254	4 136 254
4001	Construction of Polihali Downstream Weir	LSP Construction (Lesotho company)	14-May-12	17-Oct-13	21 714 123	21 686 529
4014	Tlokoeng Housing Renovations	LSP Construction	Jan-14	Mar-14	1 171 385	1 171 385
3000	Design and Supervision of PolihaliWeir	AECOM and sub consultants	07-Dec-10	Oct-13	2 492 652	2 493 236
3003	LidarSurvey1	CK Aerial Surveys	12-Jun-12	31-Mar-13	1 771 250	1 771 250
3011	LidarSurvey2	CK Aerial Surveys	12-Jun-12	30-Sep-13	514 298	514 298
3017	Demarcation of Reservoir Boundary	Maleka, Ntsihlehle, Putsoa ( MNP)	May-14	30-Nov-15	7 950 100	8 215 930
6001	Baseline Study-Water Quality and IFR	Institute of Natural Resources	14-Jan-13	31-Aug-14	9 206 025	9 225 230
6002	Baseline Study - Biological, Archeological & Heritage	Coastal and Environmental Services (CES)	27-Nov-12	31-Mar-14	2 599 230	2 599 230
6008	Baseline Study - Public Health	NonyanaHoohlo and Associates	Dec-13	09-Jul-15	6 740 575	6 045 475
6000	Baseline Study - Socio-Economic	Coastal and Environmental Services (CES)	27-Nov-12	Oct-14	4 817 998	6 167 998
6000	Baseline Study-Socio-Economic	LHDA Inhouse	Inhouse	Dec-14	1 480	1 480
6031	Re-configuration of socio-economic database	GK Consulting	Jan-16	Feb-16	91 256	91 256
9006	Financing Strategy Consultant	Delloitte&Touche	Sep-14	Mar-15	1 335 907	1 335 907
	TOTAL			88 297 160	89 210 085

31 October 2016 - NW2146

Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

With reference to his reply to question 1007 on 25 April 2016, what are the full details of the exceptional circumstances under which he granted citizenship to certain persons (names and details furnished)?

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Reply:

Section 5(9) of the South African Citizenship, 1995 (Act No. 88 of 1995) (‘the Citizenship Act”) stipulates that the Minister may under exceptional circumstances grant a certificate of naturalisation as a South African citizen to an applicant who does not comply with the requirements of subsection (1)(c) relating to the residence or ordinary residence in the Republic. Furthermore, subsequent to the refusal of an application for naturalisation, an applicant may approach the Minister and submit a motivation containing material information for consideration as to the existence of exceptional circumstances justifying the granting of citizenship by means of naturalisation.

Mr Gupta and family submitted their motivation which presented exceptional circumstances for the consideration of the applications. This included presenting the company Oakbay Investments (Pty) Ltd which has interests in various sectors such as media, information technology, real estate, mining and related activities. The supporting documents submitted included the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) company registration, as well as the formal registration and shareholding coupled with tax payments to and registration with the South African Revenue Services (SARS). The company also submitted supporting documents reflecting employment of approximately 7000 permanent employees.

The fact that Mr Gupta and family contribute to the economy of South Africa, provided substantive grounds for consideration of their application for naturalisation under exceptional circumstances as stipulated in section 5(9) of the Citizenship Act.

31 October 2016 - NW1933

Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Social Development

Whether her department provided any support to disadvantaged learners of a certain high school (name furnished) in Johannesburg in the (a) 2015 and (b) 2016 academic years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (i) was the nature of the support and (ii) are the relevant details in each of the specified academic years?

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Reply:

(a), (b) No.

(i) and (ii) The reason therefore is that neither the Department nor SASSA has been made aware or approached for assistance. If the Honourable Member can furnish me with relevant details of the school and the leaners that need assistance.

The Department will liaise with the Provincial Department of Social Development to check if they have rendered any form of assistance to the school as provincial departments have their own Social Relief of Distress programmes.

31 October 2016 - NW1778

Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)With reference to her reply to oral question 117 on 26 August 2016, (a) when will she introduce Bills to amend the (i) SA Schools Act, Act 84 of 1996, as amended and (ii) Employment of Educators Act, Act 76 of 1998, as amended and (b) why has there been a delay in amending the specified legislations; (2) where can the draft Bill referred to in the specified reply be accessed?

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Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(ii) Before the publication thereof for public comment, I deemed it necessary to present the Bill to some stakeholders, which included School Governing Body Associations and Education Sector Unions. Some of these stakeholders commented on the Bill during the presentations, and some subsequently provided the Department with written comments on the Bill. After all the options had been weighed up, it was decided that the comments submitted by these stakeholders should be considered and, where there was merit, incorporated into the draft Bill before the Bill is published for public comment.

The Bill must further be subjected to the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS). This is a new requirement that was introduced by the Presidency this year for all new legislation and policy as well as amendments to existing legislation and policy.

(b) Some of the recommendations in the Ministerial Task team report that require legislative changes are still being considered and is subjected to a sector intensive internal review such as consultation with key stakeholders in the sector.

(2) The Bill is still an internal document.