Questions and Replies
05 December 2016 - NW2459
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) How many international trips were undertaken by (i) the Chief Executive Officer, (ii) each executive and (iii) each board member of the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (aa) in the 2015 calendar year and (bb) since 1 January 2016 and (b) what was the (i) cost, (ii) purpose and (iii) detailed itinerary of each specified trip?
Reply:
(a) (i) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Name |
(aa) Official International Trips 2015 |
(bb) Official International Trips 2015-16 and as at 1 January 2016 |
S Dunn |
1 |
0 |
(ii) Managers
Name |
(aa) Official International Trips 2015 |
(bb) Official International Trips 2015-16 and as at 1 January 2016 |
N Starr |
1 |
0 |
A Singh |
1 |
0 |
(iii) Board Members
Name |
(aa) Official International Trips 2015 |
(bb) Official International Trips 2015-16 and as at 1 January 2016 |
M Msiwa (Chairperson) |
1 |
0 |
(b)
Name And Position |
Trip (Destination) |
|
|
|
S Dunn (CEO) |
Orlando USA |
R126 931.25 |
Conference |
Appendix 1 |
N Starr (Manager) |
Orlando USA |
R126 931.25 |
Conference |
Appendix 2 |
A Singh (Manager) |
Orlando USA |
R126 931.25 |
Conference |
Appendix 3 |
M Msiwa (Chairperson) |
Orlando USA |
R126 931.25 |
Conference |
Appendix 4 |
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1763 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
05 December 2016 - NW2569
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What is the total number of persons in his department who are employed in senior management with a special salary level and (b) what (i) amount has each person been paid since their appointment, (ii) is the basis for each specified salary level and (iii) are the further relevant details of each appointment?
Reply:
(a) One
(b) (i) The amount paid to the employee as at appointment in 2011 was R 1 025 133, which increases incrementally on an annual basis due to general salary adjustment.
(ii) The Department was not able to secure the services of an expert Executive Manager: Finance who met the gender representivity requirements. The appointee has skills that are highly in demand in the public and private sector and it was to the benefit of the Department to secure her services due to a buy offer.
(iii) Although the post was advertised on salary level 14, the successful candidate’s remuneration package was at a higher level and she was therefore appointed on a personal notch.
05 December 2016 - NW2688
Hill-Lewis, Mr GG to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
With reference to page 264 of the 2016 Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure regarding his department, (a) what is the reason for the R200 000 virement for the Progressive Youth in Business, (b) what is the specified amount intended for, (c) what process was followed in awarding the amount and (d) who are the (i) directors and (ii) office-bearers of the Progressive Youth in Business?
Reply:
(a) the dti received a proposal for the development of a Mobile Application from Regoapele Capital Wealth Engineering. During the Adjustment Estimates of National Expenditure, a virement of R200 000.00 was requested with an intention to provide funding towards projects for youth economic empowerment. Of the R200 000.00, R100 000.00 was allocated to Regoapele Capital Wealth Engineering in-line with the dti sponsorship policy. The remaining R100 000.00 will be used for other strategic core functions in-line with the mandate of the dti.
(b) The amount was meant for a Mobile based Application initiative that will serve as a platform to connect youth led initiatives with government departments, DFIs, JSE listed companies amongst others in providing access to information, technical and expert advice as well as improved access to incentives.
(c) the dti policy, process and procedures for sponsorship was followed.
(d) The Executive Director for Regoapele Capital wealth Engineering is Mr O Moshori.
05 December 2016 - NW2610
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(a) How many government-subsidised houses that were built in each of the past five financial years remain (i) unoccupied and (ii) partially unoccupied in each province, (b) how long has each of the specified houses been unoccupied and partially unoccupied in each case, (c) why are the houses unoccupied and partially unoccupied, (d) how much did it cost to build the houses and (e) what plans have been put in place to address the nonoccupation of the houses?
Reply:
The Provincial Departments of Human Settlements provided information as follows:
Number of houses built 1 April 2011 to 30 September 2016 |
Number of houses Unoccupied |
Number of houses Partially occupied |
Period unoccupied/ partially unoccupied |
|
EC |
73 207 |
258 |
None |
Verification is being conducted |
FS |
34 135 |
The Provincial Department is in the process of procuring a service provider to conduct an occupancy audit to determine amongst other the occupancy rate |
Verification is being conducted |
Verification is being conducted |
GP |
100 223 |
Verification is being conducted |
Verification is being conducted |
Verification is being conducted |
KZN |
140 739 |
None |
Verification is being conducted |
Verification is being conducted |
LP |
45 028 |
377 |
0 |
Not available |
MP |
42 562 |
924 |
0 |
1 year |
NC |
13 356 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
NW |
65 081 |
After completion the structure is the responsibility of the Municipality so the Provincial Human Settlements Department does not have any numbers in this regard |
Verification is being conducted |
Verification is being conducted |
WC |
60 082 |
None |
None |
None |
(c)
Province |
Why are houses unoccupied or partially unoccupied? |
EC |
Due to the unavailability of approved beneficiaries |
FS |
Verification is being conducted |
GP |
Not available |
KZN |
Not applicable |
LP |
Due to the unavailability of the approve beneficiaries |
MP |
The Lekwa and Mbombela Municipalities are struggling with the provision of bulk (sewer and water) infrastructure |
NC |
Not applicable |
NW |
Not applicable |
WC |
Not applicable |
(d)
Province |
Cost to build houses |
EC |
R42.5 million |
FS |
Verification is being conducted |
GP |
Verification is being conducted |
KZN |
Verification is being conducted |
LP |
Verification is being conducted |
MP |
R 93 million has been spent to build the 924 houses |
NC |
All houses are built according to the subsidy quantum band approved for that specific financial year |
NW |
Not applicable |
WC |
Not applicable |
(e)
Province |
Plans to address non-occupation |
EC |
Names of beneficiaries will be advertised in local media and if still unavailable, the beneficiaries will be deregistered on HSS and replace with beneficiaries from destitute list |
FS |
The department is in the process of procuring a Service Provider to conduct an occupancy audit in the Province. |
GP |
Not available |
KZN |
Not applicable |
LP |
The Provincial Human Settlements Department is using Ward Committees to trace beneficiaries and advertise in the print media calling beneficiary to claim their house. |
MP |
The Department has timeously been working with the respective Municipalities to resolve the matter of bulk infrastructure. The Department made R 9 million available from their equitable share to assist Lekwa Municipality with the construction of two sewer pump stations to address the bulk sewer problem in Standerton Ext 8. In terms of the Mbombela Municipality the Department has transferred R 80 million from the equitable share to deal with the bulk issues in Thekwane North and other integrated human settlement projects. |
NC |
At completion of a house the contractor hands the house over to the beneficiary who then signs a happy letter with occupation |
NW |
Not applicable |
WC |
Not applicable |
05 December 2016 - NW2597
Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Notwithstanding his reply to question 4038 on 3 December 2015, (a) what were the specifics of the tender that was awarded to a certain company (name furnished) in respect of its involvement in the agro-processing project of a certain co-operative (name and details furnished) and (b) who drafted the specifics of the specified tender; (2) whether the specified company provided any required research with regard to the awarding of the tender; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any of the tender specifics were altered in any way; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether the awarding of the specified tender was approved by the local beneficiaries; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether his department approved the awarding of the specified tender; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) (a)The company referred to in the question was never appointed by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, but was sub-contracted to a company called Adamophix which was contracted to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to develop a business plan for an Agro-Processing project of the Umsinga Vegetable Production Cooperative.
(b) Falls away.
(2),(3),(4)(5) Falls away.
05 December 2016 - NW2487
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Whether (a) the Chief Executive Officer, (b) each executive and (c) each board member of the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) submitted reports for each international trip they undertook (i) in the 2015 calendar year and (ii) since 1 January 2016; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, on what date; (2) whether he will make the specified reports available to Mr A M Figlan; if not, why not; if so, by what date; (3) whether any staff members of the W&RSETA were formally appointed to act in the positions of the persons who travelled internationally; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are (a) the names of each staff member who was appointed in an acting position in the specified period and (b) further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
1. (a) The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) did not travel internationally during the period in question.
(b) Mr A Sipengane submitted a report for the World Association for Cooperative Education Conference.
(c) Mr N Ketlele (Board Member) submitted a report for the International Leadership Development Programme.
(2) The reports are available, upon request.
(3) The CEO did not travel internationally during the period in question. Managers within the portfolio of Mr Sipengane reported to the CEO during his trip abroad.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2487 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
05 December 2016 - NW2467
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) How many international trips were undertaken by (i) the Chief Executive Officer, (ii) each executive and (iii) each board member of the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (aa) in the 2015 calendar year and (bb) since 1 January 2016 and (b) what was the (i) cost, (ii) purpose and (iii) detailed itinerary of each specified trip?
Reply:
(a) (i) The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) did not travel internationally during the period in question.
(ii) Mr A Sipengane attended the World Association for Cooperative Education Conference in Japan.
- The following Board Members each undertook an international trip as part of the International Leadership Development Programme:
- Mr N Ketlele (China)
- Ms X Titus (Ghana)
- Ms M Bango (India)
- Mr S Busane (USA)
- Mr P Sito (Japan)
(b) (i) - (ii) The cost for the International Leadership Development Programme was R405 682.91 and the World Association for Cooperative Education Conference was approximately R428 400.
(iii) The detailed itineraries are attached as an annexure.
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2467 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
05 December 2016 - NW2564
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether his department has undertaken an audit of land reform projects in order to understand the challenges faced by the specified projects; if so, (a) how many of the projects have failed and (b) what steps has he taken to ensure that all land reform farms are productive?
Reply:
No.
(a) Falls away.
(b) In 2009, the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) took a decision to conceptualise and implement the Recapitalization and Development Programme (RADP) as an all-encompassing and concerted effort to ensure productivity and food security. The programme provides comprehensive support to farmers which include:
- infrastructure development;
- acquisition of production inputs;
- machinery and implements; and
- introduction of strategic partners to ensure that farmers are linked to markets and skills transfer.
RADP targets restitution and redistribution projects acquired since 1994.
05 December 2016 - NW2601
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether any payments have been made to any former councillor in terms of the once-off gratuity that was promised to former councillors before the 2016 local government elections; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will the specified gratuities be paid to the former councillors; if so, (i) what is the total amount that was paid out in gratuities to the former councillors, (ii) how many of the former councillors still need to receive their gratuities and (iii) what is the total amount of gratuities that are still outstanding?
Reply:
The Department of Cooperative Governance was advised that payments of the once-off gratuity to eligible non-returning councillors after the 3 August 2016 local government elections could only be made after the Independent Commission for the Remuneration (“the Commission”) of Public Office Bearers published their recommendations in this regard.
On Friday, 11 November 2016:
- The Commission published their recommendations in this regard in Government Gazette No. 40422; and
- The Local Government MinMEC resolved that the Minister finalise the payment model for the once-off gratuity after having considered the recommendations of the Commission and the resolutions taken at the MinMEC meeting that was held on 2 September 2016.
The payment model was finalised on Tuesday, 16 November 2016.
Yes, payments of the once-off gratuity has commenced.
(i) In the process of payment, the Department is busy with the necessary preparations, calculations and verification of the payments to eligible non-returning councillors.
An amount of R309 million was appropriated for this purpose. The total amount that will be paid out will be determined after the payment have been finalised.
(ii) As at 28 November 2016, more than 4000 former councillors, still need to receive their gratuities.
(iii) The total amount of gratuities for the more than 4000 former councillors are still outstanding. This amount is still to be determined based on the payment model (including the formula) that was approved on the 16 November 2016.
05 December 2016 - NW2575
Khoza, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Police
What is the status of the request for transfer of a certain person (name and details furnished) from the Duduza Police Station in Gauteng to any other police station in Limpopo, particularly in the Vhembe area?
Reply:
The member in question has not applied for a transfer and when engaged in this regard, he indicated that he is in the process to do so. The transfer application will receive the necessary attention when submitted.
05 December 2016 - NW2563
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Whether, with reference to the recently released documentary, Bitter Grapes, which shows the alleged levels of abuse that farmworkers are subjected to on some farms, his department has done any investigation into the alleged levels of abuse, the living conditions of such farmworkers and the rate at which land owners evict farmworkers; if not, why not; if so, what are the (a) relevant details in this regard and (b) circumstances of farmworkers in the country?
Reply:
Although the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has learnt with grave concern about the “Bitter grapes” documentary, it has to be stated that DAFF did not conduct any investigation due to the fact that the matters raised by honourable Paulsen falls outside its ambit. Living conditions of farm workers falls within the mandate of the Departments of Labour and Rural Development and Land Reform.
The plight of farmworkers is a serious concern to the sector at large and goes beyond the scope of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and even that of government. In trying to remedy this predicament, the Vulnerable Workers Interdepartmental Forum was instituted and different role players were allocated responsibilities falling within their scope to come up with interventions that would mitigate the plight of the vulnerable workers.
The main Departments serving on the Forum are:
- Department of Labour which is responsible for working conditions of vulnerable workers,
- Department of Health which is responsible for social determinants,
- Department of Rural Development and Land Reform which is responsible for security of tenure and
- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries which is the lead Department also responsible for empowerment and training of vulnerable workers together with the two sister departments of Higher Education and Training and Basic education.
05 December 2016 - NW2598
Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 4039 on 3 December 2015, his department budgeted for the tender with a certain company (name furnished) in respect of its involvement in the agro-processing project of the Umsinga Vegetables Producers Co-operative at Tugela Ferry in KwaZulu-Natal; if not, why not; if so, (a) by what date was the budgeting process completed, (b) what is the total amount that was budgeted by his department to compensate the specified company and (c) what is the total amount that was eventually paid out to the company; (2) whether any consulting was done by the company; if so, what was the consulting fee; (3) what are the specific details of the (a) services that the company provided in terms of the specified budget and (b) terms of construction to be done by the company; (4) whether any designing was done by the company; if so, was the company compensated in this regard; (5) Whether the company was paid for all the services that were provided as per the approved budget; if not, what are the relevant reasons for such non-payment; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) After reading questions NA 2598 and NA 2599, having answered NA 2597, 2016, on the same matter, the Minister ordered an investigation into the matter (see Ministerial note below). As soon as he receives the report the Minister will respond to the said questions.
MINISTERIAL NOTE: I need a full investigation on this matter. It cannot be that a Member of Parliament (MP) would ask three separate questions on the same matter, without there being a good reason for it.
05 December 2016 - NW2641
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What (a) was the total amount of the acquisition of a certain company (name furnished), (b) were the terms of the specified acquisition which were accepted by the liquidator to the creditors and (c) was the amount owed by the specified company to its creditors? 2. Has any of the accounts been outstanding for more than 30 days; if so, for how long has each account been outstanding? 3. What was the impact on the employment benefits and conditions of all the employees who were re-employed by the South African Post Office?
Reply:
I have been informed by the South African Post Office (SAPO) as follows that:
1(a) This is an intra-group transaction for the transfer of all the company’s assets and liabilities to SAPO and as such no cash payment will be made.
1(b) The provisional liquidation order against the company was dismissed by the High Court on 30 September 2016. The only creditor item approved by the provisional liquidator was the transfer of the company’s employees to SAPO. As the company is no longer in provisional liquidation, it is in the process of finalising the intra-group sale of business transaction with SAPO.
1(c) Creditor balances as at 31 October 2016, amounted to R250 million, of which R46 million relate to third party creditors and the balance of R204 million is owed to SAPO.
2. All outstanding creditor accounts are more than 30 days overdue. SAPO is in the process of finalising the transaction and will then submit for Ministerial approval in terms of Sections 54 and 66 of the Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999 (PFMA). SAPO has also advised that once the transaction has received the requisite approval in terms of the PFMA, it will ensure that all amounts owing to third party creditors are paid in full.
3. In terms of the agreement concluded between SAPO and all employees under Section 197 (6) of the Labour Relations Act No 66 of 1995, all employees were transferred to SAPO on 01 September 2016, on the same employment terms and conditions applicable to all SAPO employees including membership access to the SAPO pension and medical aid fund schemes. The length of service and accumulated leave of all employees were also preserved and transferred to SAPO. Employees also received a once off non-pensionable and taxable ex-gratia payment in lieu of unpaid salary increases during the period April-August 2016, which was part of the resolution of the previous long outstanding labour settlements.
05 December 2016 - NW2452
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
How many international trips were undertaken by (i) the Chief Executive Officer, (ii) each executive and (iii) each board member of the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Sector Education and Training Authority (aa) in the 2015 calendar year and (bb) since 1 January 2016 and (b) what was the (i) cost, (ii) purpose and (iii) detailed itinerary of each specified trip?
Reply:
(a) Two trips in 2015
(a)(i) No Chief Executive Officer at the CATHSSETA
(a) (ii) No Executive travelled however a Project Co-ordinator undertook 1 trip in 2015 to Austria.
(a) (iii) The Board is dissolved and SETA is under Administration. The Administrator undertook 1 trip in 2015 to Australia
(b) (i) Administrator trip –R199 062, 15 and Project co-ordinator –R34 597,72
(b) (ii) The Administrator purpose- A study tour of countries that use demand –side information for skills planning purposes which is one component of the EU-RSA Dialogue on skills planning.
(b) (ii) Project-co-ordinator purpose- A study tour to understand how Technical and Vocational Education and Training is undertaken in Austria and to determine whether their system can be an intermediate option/model for DHET to consider.
(b) (iii) See attached itinerary
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2452 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr B NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
05 December 2016 - NW2454
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) How many international trips were undertaken by (i) the Chief Executive Officer, (ii) each executive and (iii) each board member of the Education Training and Development Practices Sect5or Education and Training Authority (aa) in the 2015 calendar year and (bb) since 1 January 2016 and (b) what was the (i) cost, (ii) purpose and (iii) detailed itinerary of each specified trip?
Reply:
(a) (aa) Trips undertaken in the 2015 calendar year:
(i) Chief Executive Officer: 1
(ii) None.
(iii) Five Board members: 1
(bb) No trips were undertaken since 1 January 2016.
(b) (i) Cost are detailed in the table below.
Names of Delegates |
Position |
Total Costs (R) |
Ms N Nxesi |
CEO |
100 536.36 |
Ms S Mabusela |
Chairperson |
100 536.36 |
Ms S Geyer |
Board member |
100 536.36 |
Mr Z Saphetha |
Board member |
100 536.36 |
Ms V Hofmeester |
Board member |
100 536.36 |
Ms A Wallace |
Board member |
87 605.16 |
TOTAL |
590 286.96 |
(ii) Attending the World Skills Conference and competition.
(iii) The detailed itinerary is attached as an annexure.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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05 December 2016 - NW2429
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What is the total number of grants that were paid out by the Construction Education and Training Authority in the 2015-16 financial year, (b) which institution was each grant awarded to, (c) how many students completed the training courses offered and (d) what qualification did each of the specified students receive?
Reply:
(a) There were no allocations made during the 2015-16 financial year.
(b) – (d) Not applicable.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
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QUESTION 2429 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
05 December 2016 - NW2294
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) the National Treasury 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?
Reply:
NATIONAL TREASURY (NT)
(a) Yes, refer to attached table.
(b) Yes, refer to attached table.
(i) National Treasury established an investigative unit with effect from 1 January 2010 within the Office of Accountant-General.
(aa) Refer to attached table.
(bb) Refer to attached table.
(cc) Refer to attached table.
NATIONAL TREASURY (cont.)
Office of Accountant-General : Forensic Investigations & Special Performance audits |
|||||
Name of Institution (aa) |
Internal Forensic Report |
External Audit Report |
Investigation Subject Matter (bb) |
Investigation Team (OAG & Co-sourced firm) |
Financial Year Ended (cc) |
NT |
Fronting by Service providers- Transversal contract of health services |
OAG Team |
2010/2011 |
||
NT |
East and Southern African Association of Accountant-General – Fraud |
OAG Team |
2012/2013 |
||
NT |
Municipal Finance Improvement Programme: Procurement Fraud & CV fraud by SiverSolution: Phase1&2 |
OAG Team & KPMG |
2013/2014 |
||
NT |
Transversal Contract RT41-2011 ME on Health Fronting: Phase 1 |
OAG Team |
2013/2014 |
||
NT |
Transversal Contract RT3-2012: Collusive Bidding: Phase 1 |
OAG Team |
2014/2015 |
||
NT |
Irregular Appointment of a Service Provider |
OAG Team |
2014/2015 |
||
NT |
Transversal contract RT26-2015 Blankets |
OAG Team |
2015/2016 |
||
NT |
GTAC Job Fund Fraud |
OAG Team |
2015/2016 |
||
NT |
Transversal Contract RT22- Education Leaner Material |
OAG Team |
2016/2017 |
||
Government Pension Administraiton Agency |
Fraud and Bribery by officials |
OAG Team |
2015/2016 |
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (ASB)
There have been no internal or external forensic reports issued for the Accounting Standards Board since its establishment in October 2002.
CO-OPERATIVE BANKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CBDA)
No forensic audits have been done on the Co-operative Banks Development Agency (CBDA) from 2009 to date. The CBDA is audited annually by the AG and the National Treasury conducts internal audits.
DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (DBSA)
(a) None, there are no internal investigations pertaining to the DBSA, only employee related internal investigations conducted during the normal course of business.
(b) (ii) Based on the understanding of DBSA, there is only one external investigation pertaining to the DBSA.
(aa) (bb)The matter involves the investigation of the DBSA around alleged irregularities inter alia pertaining to appointment of service providers. The investigation is still ongoing and is being undertaken by the Anti-Corruption Task Team within the SAPS Directorate for Priority Crime under case number Midrand CAS 57/05/2013.
(cc) Investigation has not yet been concluded.
OFFICE OF THE OMBUD FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS (FAIS OMBUD)
(a)(i) Not applicable
(ii) None, no matters to be investigated.
(b)(i) Not applicable
(ii) None, no matters to be investigated.
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE (FIC)
(a) Yes, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) initiated an internal investigation into an employee on 3 March 2009;
(ii) aa) Mr Sandile Vernon Ndimande.
bb) the employee was investigated for alleged embezzlement of funds, and
cc) the investigation was completed on 18 March 2009.
FINANCIAL SERVICES BOARD (FSB)
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) (b)(i) not applicable
(d) (b)(ii) in respect of the Financial Services Board (FSB)
(aa) provisional Forensic accounting investigation into the merits of a grievance lodged by a senior employee against her supervisor.
(bb) as specified in (aa).
(cc) 11 June 2014.
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND (GEPF)
An external forensic report was completed in 2012 regarding the alleged breaches to the GEPF’s Supply Chain Management Policy regarding the appointment of a service provider.
The conclusion of the Report was that the Supply Chain Management Policy was breached and the Board agreed to take disciplinary action against the then Principal Executive Officer. The Board ended the contract with the Principal Executive Officer after the disciplinary hearing indicated that he had breached the Policy.
GOVERNMENT PENSION ADMINISTRATION AGENCY (GPAA)
Forensic Investigations |
(a) Internal Investigations: |
bb) Alleged corruption in the process of reactivating life certificates. cc) 26 February 2016. |
2. aa) Forensic Investigations and Fraud Prevention Unit. bb) Alleged tender irregularities reported to the National Anti-Corruption Hotline. cc) 5 August 2016. |
(b) External Investigations: |
bb) Alleged irregularities in respect of pension benefits payments. cc) 23 April 2013. |
1. aa) Gobodo Forensic & Investigative Accounting. bb) Irregular Expenditure. cc) 3 December 2014. cc) 22 March 2016. |
bb) Irregular Expenditure. cc) 22 March 2016. |
bb) Asset verification of IT equipment and office furniture. cc) 13 April 2016. |
bb) Allegations of nepotism in the appointment of Senior Management. cc) 06 July 2016. |
INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BOARD OF AUDITORS (IRBA)
The IRBA confirms that no forensic reports were completed, in respect of the IRBA.
LAND BANK AND AGRICULTURE BANK OF SOUTHERN AFICA (LAND BANK)
Internal and External Forensic Reports or Cases that the Land Bank has dealt with from January 2009 to August 2016.
The Land Bank has dealt with a total of 47 forensic reports (see below) during the period 1 January 2009 to 30 October 2016. Most of these cases were reported directly to our Head Office and some were reported through our anonymous fraud hotline:
- 46 Internal forensic reports; and
- 1 External forensic reports.
(aa) Name |
(bb) Subject matter |
(cc) Date of conclusion |
|
Matumba and Fuls Case |
Complaint received about a farm been auctioned without consent. |
21/04/2009 |
|
Cape Town Lease agreement |
Deliberate intent to defraud the Bank of lease income. |
03/06/2009 |
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Johan Scholtz case |
Internal Audit received a query from the Ethics line that a Land Bank client was unable to service the loans. |
28/07/2010 |
|
Boschkop Training Centre |
Boschkop Communal Property Association alleges that an individual and Land Bank has defrauded their community. |
29/10/2009 |
|
Mahlobo case |
An ex-employee of Land Bank filed a complaint pertaining to his pension pay out from Land Bank still outstanding. |
18/03/2010 |
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Unjust enrichment by member of staff |
It was reported that a Land Bank employee allegedly exploited her professional position for her own personal benefit by supplying products to a supplier that received a tender for catering for Land Bank canteen. |
21/02/2011 |
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Stolen laptops from IT |
It was reported that 42 new HP laptops which were to be used for training purposes, went missing from the IT department at Land Bank. |
09/06/2011 |
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Fraudulent activity by client |
It was established that a supplier did not deliver the supplies that the Land Bank has paid as per the invoice to the client. |
19/08/2010 |
|
I-Sure investigation |
A company was sourced to microchip and monitor the livestock for Land Bank, and give monthly feedback to the Bank on the status of the marked animals. Service provider was paid although no report was received. |
04/05/2010 |
|
Travel Expo competition irregularities |
It was reported that there was probable irregularities that took place on the draw of the Travel Expo competition winners. |
19/08/2010 |
|
SS Chauke |
It was reported that two bank’s mortgage bonds were cancelled in the Deeds office on the 07/02/2008 without the debt being repaid. |
02/02/2011 |
|
Land Bank Fraud Case |
On 24 December 2010, several transfer transactions of cash from the Land Bank Absa account were effected through the Cashfocus system. An amount of R7m was transferred through the Cashfocus system to be credited to several fraudulent service providers reported to have been engaged by Land Bank. |
01/05/2011 |
|
Single-sourcing Irregularity |
A Senior Manager within HR had single-handedly contracted the Bank with a vendor to provide “Crafting of Employer Value Proposition (EVP) services without following proper Procurement process. |
30/07/2012 |
|
Eavesdropping |
It was reported through the hotline that Land Bank employees where being unknowingly recorded at meetings. |
11/04/2011 |
|
Derogatory language |
A staff member in LBIC used derogatory language to address her colleagues. |
12/7/2011 |
|
Discrimination in Land Bank Hiring Process |
A preliminary investigation was conducted with regards to an allegation of hiring without following recruitment and selection process. |
15/05/2012 |
|
Irregular secondment of an Area Manager. |
The caller stated an employee was the branch manager of the Tzaneen offices until he was transferred to manage the Pretoria branch in an acting capacity. According to the caller the transfer and subsequent appointment was highly irregular. |
25/09/2012 |
|
Occupational Detriment & Victimization. |
The caller reported occupational detriment and victimization committed by management of the Information Technology department of the Land Bank. The caller stated that sometime after lodging the report with the Fraud Hotline, they began being victimized by management and on 27 February 2012, they were suspended from work. The caller strongly believes that they were suspended from work as a result of reporting the irregularities to the Fraud Hotline. |
08/11/2012 |
|
Breach of company policies & conflict of interest |
It has been reported that a sales consultant at a branch has been operating a private business while in the employ of the Land bank and during office hours. |
18/10/2012 |
|
Suspicious Invoices submitted by the Service Provider. |
In September 2012 it was reported by a branch alleging that a company has submitted suspicious invoices. |
23/10/2012 |
|
Alleged Irregularities- Procurement Manager |
On the 02nd March 2013 the Internal Audit-Forensic business unit received information from a whistle-blower alleging that the Procurement Manager. |
15/03/2013 |
|
Nerpo Enquiry |
Land Bank Internal Audit received a report through the Ethics line. The caller reported the executive owners of Nerpo Financial Services for fraud. The caller stated that Nerpo Financial Services receives money from the Land Bank to distribute to beneficiary farmers. According to the caller, the two executives tunnel the money received from the Land Bank into private investments and private enrichment. |
04/04/2013 |
|
Mpilende Foods (Pty) Ltd |
On the 10th July 2013, Legal, Insolvency, RCB and Internal Audit business units met to discuss the discrepancies on the account of Mpilende Foods (Pty) Ltd. Legal, Insolvency prepared a report on discrepancies identified on review of the documentations received for the liquidation process. On the basis of the identified discrepancies, Internal Audit was engaged to conduct further investigations to establish this irregularities. |
07/11/2013 |
|
Board Secretariat |
Internal Audit business units received an e-mail to report an alleged misconduct by one staff member in the Board secretariat and another in the Facilities Business units. It is alleged that there is an arrangement between the two to dispose of paper to a third party in return for payment of a sum of money. The money is then allegedly shared in agreed proportions between the two. It is alleged the arrangement has been going on for a number of years. |
12/09/2013 |
|
Alleged Irregular appointment of a Service Provider |
Internal Audit-Forensic business unit received a hotline report, where it is alleged that during the course of August 2013, a vendor was appointed to review the banks credit process without following the procurement policy and process. |
04/10/2013 |
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Alleged unfair practice in the HR |
Alleging that there is unfair practice in the Human Resource Department of the Land Bank with regards to the appointment of HR business partner. |
02/10/2013 |
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Complaint against AFC Manager- |
It is alleged that staff members at both Vryheid and Pietermaritzburg AFCs complain about the AFC manager’s management style. |
21/01/2014 |
|
Suspicious Transactions on the Staff Deposit Account |
Internal Audit-Forensic business unit had a meeting with Compliance, Risk business unit to investigate the high amount that is electronically transferred into Land bank staff deposit accounts. It was established that an amount of R964 000 was deposited into the Land Bank which was later distributed to different Staff Deposit accounts which raised suspicion |
20/03/2014 |
|
Allegation of stolen laptops in Rustenburg AFC |
It was reported that two laptops had gone missing from the server room where they had been stored. |
08/04/2014 |
|
Legal- Disbursement of Land Bank Loan to a wrong account |
On the 22nd of April 2014, the Internal Audit received a referral from the Legal business unit requesting an investigation of disbursement of Land Bank loan to a wrong account. |
09/07/2014 |
|
Duplicate salary payments-May 2014 |
On the 23rd of May 2014, duplicate salary payments were made to all staff members including members of the board. Duplicate payments were also made to garnishees. |
14/07/2014 |
|
Investigation into qualifications of staff member |
On the 22nd August 2014 the Internal Audit received a fraud hotline report requesting an investigation into the education qualifications a staff member in the Marketing Business Unit. |
27/08/2014 |
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Undue influence by the AFC Manager |
On the 10th September 2014 the Internal Audit unit received a fraud hotline report requesting an investigation into the allegations of undue influence by an AFC Manager. |
11/09/2014 |
|
Suspicious transactions on the staff deposit account. |
On the 11th November 2014 the Internal Audit business unit was informed per e-mail by Compliance, Risk business unit, that there is another employee from Bloemfontein AFC who received R950 000 and deposited into the staff member’s staff deposit account on the 23 June 2014. |
04/12/2014 |
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Unjust Enrichment-Hiring of entertainment area: Rustenburg AFC |
It was alleged that the then AFC Manager Rustenburg, benefitted unjustly from hiring out the entertainment area at the Rustenburg AFC. |
19/05/2015 |
|
Single sourcing irregularities |
It is alleged that procurement procedures were not followed in the appointment of a Chauffer to drive the CEO during his Road-show. |
22/05/2015 |
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Alleged irregular loan disbursement |
It was reported that there are suspicious activities relating to accounts that are in a process of being written off in Mpumalanga. It was mentioned that the Finance officer at the AFC Nelspruit Branch was the person responsible for the irregularities. |
17/07/2015 |
|
Alleged Irregularities in Marketing |
Internal audit conducted an audit of the Marketing and Corporate Affairs department and several issues were identified and escalated as irregularities. Upon communication of the final report to Management and Executive, audit was requested to conduct a fraud investigation into the Marketing department activities regarding processes and expenditure for corporate merchandise and sponsorship and events. |
02/09/2015 |
|
Alleged irregularities by staff members in the loan agreement with a client |
Internal Audit received information from Legal business unit pertaining to possible involvement of the AFC officials in the fraudulent behaviour of the client. A client was granted an ISF loan to an amount of R135 610 to purchase studs cows. |
02/10/2015 |
|
Identity theft or fraud |
One Joe Gabriel received an email from a perpetrator disguised as CEO of the Land Bank, with an attachment of an Identity Card. The perpetrator sent an email to Joe informing him of $1,000,000.00 compensation that has been approved by the UN and that the funds will be paid through Bank of New York. |
22/09/2015 |
|
Media Monitoring Enquiry |
Internal Audit business unit received a request from the Executive Manager Strategy, Marketing, Communication & Policy to investigate the procurement process into the appointment of the media monitoring service provider. |
09/10/2015 |
|
Identity theft or fraud |
Internal Audit received an email from Human Resources to investigate a case of identity theft. It appeared that someone was using HR business partner’s details as a procurement official to commit fraud. The HR business partner is a permanent employee of the Land Bank in the capacity of Employment Equity Consultant in the HR business unit. |
24/11/2015 |
|
Travel Irregularities by the AFC Manager |
Internal Audit was requested per e-mail by Commercial Development Banking to investigate the trips conducted by an AFC Manager. |
27/01/2016 |
|
Attempted payment fraud |
Internal Audit received an email from the Assistant Specialist: Monitoring and Arrear Management, based at the Gauteng Provincial Office, pertaining to attempted fraud committed by external perpetrators into a Land Bank client’s account. |
13/01/2016 |
|
Irregularities in Marketing |
It came to Internal Audit’s attention that there was an invoice to an amount of R257 709 that was dispatched to Land Bank for the merchandise that was delivered on the 04th November 2015. The merchandise was thus received by an employee who has since left the employ of Land Bank. |
02/02/2016 |
|
Alleged irregular appointments in Finance department |
Internal Audit business unit received a hotline report with regards to alleged irregularities in the recruitment, selection and appointments of the Procurement Manager and the Finance Systems Administrator. |
16/08/2016 |
|
Alleged Loan Application Fraud |
A loan application was received on the 15 January 2016 for a special Mortgage loan. Concerns were raised with regard to the information supplied in the loan application form and submitted to the Land Bank for consideration. |
29/10/2016 |
PENSION FUND ADJUDICATOR (PFA)
- No
- No
- N/A
- No circumstances arose to call for such action.
PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC)
Date Concluded |
Subject Matter |
Outcome |
March 2011 |
Investigation into allegations of procurement fraud and collusion with suppliers against an employee |
Investigation did not find any evidence of procurement fraud. No further action was taken against the employee. |
July 2012 |
Investigation into the actual cause of data backup interruption which occurred in February 2012 |
The investigation found that the interruption was caused by human error rather than a systems failure, the employee was subject to the disciplinary hearing. A written warning was issued to the employee. |
May 2013 |
Forensic Accounting Investigation into the role played by PIC employees, if any, in alleged irregularities pertaining to the leasing of business premises. |
The investigation found no irregularities against the two PIC employees but that they were negligent in the carrying out of their duties. The employees were subject to disciplinary hearing. |
December 2013 |
Investigation into allegations of procurement fraud against an employee and irregular disposal of equipment |
The investigation didn’t find any evidence that there was procurement fraud but only found that the employee contravened PIC policies with regard to use of PIC property for personal gain. |
December 2013 |
Investigation into undisclosed business interests that may be in competition with the PIC business by an employee and failure to follow PIC approval processes with regards to application for additions funding on a property development project. |
Employee was cleared on not following approval process and not declaring a business interest. |
May 2013 |
Investigation into allegations of procurement fraud and collusion with suppliers against an employee. |
Investigation found evidence to support the allegations. A case of fraud was laid with SAPS against the employee. |
November 2013 |
Investigation into allegations of procurement fraud in appointment of suppliers and embezzlement of Mall toilet takings against an employee. |
The investigation found evidence to support the allegations. The employee resigned during disciplinary hearing process. A case of fraud was opened with SAPS against the employee. |
November 2013 |
Investigation into breach of internal policies by the Executive. |
The investigation found that policies of PIC were breached. There was mutual separation before the disciplinary process could commence. |
January 2014 |
Investigation into allegations of collusion between five building managers and contractors. |
The investigation found that there were no evidence to support allegations of collusion. However, two employees were found to have been negligent in performing their duties and resigned during the disciplinary process. |
February 2014 |
Investigation into suspected fraud involving sending emails regarding "change of PIC bank accounts" to PIC tenants by an employee from a “gmail” account but utilising the email format of PIC Properties Division |
Investigation found no wrongdoing on the part of the employee. The employee details appeared to have been used by the fraudsters involved in the scam. |
November 2015 |
Investigation into breach of internal investment processes and policies by the general manager (GM) and senior manager reporting to them. |
The investigation found that there were breaches by the GM and partly the senior manager for carrying out the instruction of the GM. There was mutual separation with the GM before the disciplinary process could commence and the senior manager was given a warning in line the PIC disciplinary policy. |
September 2015 |
Investigation into process failures that caused delays and cost escalations relating to a property development. |
Investigation found that there were inadequacies in project and contract management processes relating to this development. |
September 2015 |
Investigation into process failures that resulted in damage and vandalism to a building and caused PIC to incur cost of repairing the building |
Investigation found that there were process inadequacies with regard to evicting the tenant and payment inefficiencies that caused the building to be left unsecured resulting in the damage. |
February 2016 |
Investigation into suspected procurement irregularities involving collusion with suppliers and receiving of bribes by an employee. |
The investigation found no irregularities, collusion and fraud. The senior employee was found to have breached PIC policies and resigned before the disciplinary process. One of the employees was charged with misconduct for breaching PIC policies and the employee resigned during the disciplinary hearing. The third employee was cleared. |
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS (SAA)
- Internal Forensic reports
Name of Entity |
Subject matter |
Date of conclusion |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Investigations into allegations of irregular appointment of Daylite Capital |
20 July 2012 |
Air Chefs (SOC) Limited |
Whistle-blower – husband reported wife for alleged irregularities in wine procurement. |
27 February 2015 |
- External Forensic Reports
Name of Entity |
Subject matter |
Date of conclusion |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Investigation into why SAA incurs losses, and dependent on the Shareholder for Bailouts |
In progress |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Investigations in various allegations which had been made against primarily the company's former Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Khaya Ngqula. |
July 2010 |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Investigation into not renewing the loan facility advanced to SAA timeously. |
25 September 2014 |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Forensic investigation into various allegations at South African Airways – Bagport. |
23 January 2015 |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Investigation into Baggage Claims Payments - Sao Paolo, Brazil. |
07 April 2015 |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Investigation into the award of sale and leaseback of ten Airbus A320-200 aircraft to SAA. |
26 May 2015 |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Investigation into allegations relating to RFP GSM 0085/14 and GSM026/15. |
12 June 2015 |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Forensic investigation into various allegations at South African Airways- Fallout investigations post the Kalawe disciplinary matter. |
05 October 2015 |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Investigation into commercial and operational associations between SAA and Mango. |
04 March 2016 |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Investigation in respect of Commercial aircraft leases between SAA and Mango. |
12 August 2016 |
South African Airways (SOC) Limited |
Investigation into allegations relating to the award of the Dry Snack tender GSM025/2013 Supplies. |
13 October 2016 |
South African Airways Technical (SOC) Limited |
Investigation into the sale of surplus material (rotables and consumables). |
17 March 2016 |
Air Chefs (SOC) Limited |
Investigation into various allegations including:
|
30 June 2013 |
Air Chefs (SOC) Limited |
Investigation into alleged irregular awarding of tender for dry snacks by Air Chefs |
08 August 2014 |
SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE (SARS)
1. Regarding the PWC report related to Ecko Research in 2009:
Name: Forensic investigation on behalf of the South African Revenue Services "SARS" into alleged procurement irregularities
Subject: An internal audit was conducted which pointed to certain possible procurement irregularities in the appointment of Ecko Research to render services to the Segmentation and Research unit of SARS. The SARS GE: Internal Audit engaged PWC in July 2009 to investigate the following:
- The procurement process followed in the appointment of Ecko Research.
- The deliverables received from Ecko Research; and
- The payments made.
Date of conclusion: The final PWC report was submitted to SARS on 01 October 2009.
High-level results: PWC recommended that SARS:
- register a criminal case with the SAPS.
- consider instituting disciplinary action against the G.E: Research and Segmentation, Mandisa Mokwena (cost centre owner) for various contraventions of the procurement policy.
- investigate whether payments were made to the other entities/individuals identified by PWC.
SARS results subsequent to the PWC report:
- An internal investigation was launched and the SARS manager resigned on the day her arbitration would have started (09 December 2009).
- A criminal case was opened with the SAPS.
- The others started in the North Gauteng High Court on 8 October 2015. They face the following charges:
- 43 counts of Fraud.
- contravening section 2 read with section 3 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998 [Offences relating to Racketeering Activities].
- contravening section 4, 5 and 6 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998 [Offences relating to Proceeds of Unlawful Activities – Money Laundering].
- contravention of section 4 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004 [Corruption];
- contravening Section 86 of the PFMA No 1 of 1999 [Financial maladministration].
- The charges relate to 43 fraudulent procurement transactions during the period 1 January 2007 to 31 May 2009. The total pecuniary loss suffered by SARS due to the aforesaid fraud amounts to R11 501 052.08.
- The State closed its case on 23 May 2016.
- The trial will continue against the SARS manger & 6 others from 01 December – 14 December 2016 when the defence will call their witnesses.
2. KPMG Forensic Investigation
Name: “South African Revenue Service: Report on Allegations of Irregularities and Misconduct”.
Subject: A forensic audit was conducted to verify the allegations
Date of conclusion: The final KPMG report was submitted to SARS on 3 September 2015.
High-level results: The Report has not been made public, and remains confidential, because it raises matters that are either sub judice or that are still subject to further investigation by law enforcement agencies.
SARS results subsequent to the report: Matter was referred to relevant law enforcement agencies.
SASRIA
Sasria received a tip-off on its fraud hotline during March 2010 regarding allegations of impropriety over the unauthorised payment of bonuses to the Managing Director and other staff. A forensic investigation was conducted and the matter concluded during August 2010.
TAX OMBUD
The Office of the Tax Ombud was established in October 2013 in terms of the Tax Administration Act, 28 of 2011. Since its establishment, it has not requested any internal and/or external forensic report on any aspect.
05 December 2016 - NW2427
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What is the total number of grants that were paid out by the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority in the 2015-16 financial year, (b) which institution was each grant awarded to, (c) how many students completed the training courses offered and (d) what qualification did each of the specified students receive?
Reply:
(a) 210 Grants were awarded.
(b) The following institutions received awards:
- Koelenhof Wynkelder Eiendoms Beperk
- Afrifresh Group (Pty) Ltd
- Agri Mega t/a Agri Promo
- Bertie van Zyl EDMS BPK
- Bufland Boedery
- Chalmar Beef
- Citrus Academy
- Du Roi Agritech t/a Du Roi Nursery
- Grain South Africa
- Kouebokkeveld BK
- GWK Peperk limited
- Haygrove Heaven (Pty) Ltd
- Int Meat Quality Assurance
- Sansor
- Starke Ayres Seed (Pty) Ltd
- New Plant Nursery
- University of Pretoria
- University of Stellenbosch
- Oos Vrystaat Kaap Operations
- The Umhlatuzi Valley Sugar
- Mouton Citrus (Pty) Ltd
- Russellstone Agri Contracting (Pty) Ltd
- Astral Operations Ltd
- Elgin fruit juices (Pty) Ltd
- Green Africa Foundation
- Hortgro Services (Pty) Ltd
- Mthashana TVET College
- Oshry Farms (Anthony John)
- Dutoit Agri (Pty) Ltd
- KZN Agricultural Owen Sithole College
- Paradigm Garden Concepts (Pty) Ltd
- Plant Health Products (Pty) Ltd
- Potgieter Boerdery Trust
- Rainbow Farms
- SENWES
- TPLR & Training Services TPL001
- University of Limpopo
- University of Stellenbosch
- Wida Wine Industry Development Association
- Womiwu Rural Development
- Garden World
- North-West University
- Oast Farm Pty Ltd
- Batho Pele Community Development Trust
- Franschhoek Fruit Packers Limited
- ARC.LNR
- National Agricultural Marketing Council
- Aartappels SA Art.21
- South African Sugar Association
- SA-Uniglobe Agricultural Skills Dynamic
- Colourful Group Projects cc
- Matiti Training and Projects
- Esperance farming trust
- Mahela Boerdery (EDMS) BPK
- UCL Company Limited
- Abagold Ltd
- GHB Farms (Pty) Ltd
- Jalynca Tegniese Dienste
- HIK Abalone Farm
- Mposa
- Sundwane-Xobo Agricultural
- University of the Free State
- University of Mpumalanga
- RZT Zelpy 4670 (Pty) Ltd
- Tshwane University of Technology
- Walter Sisulu University
- Hymike Trading Enterprise cc
- Skills for Africa
- Meadow Feeds Mills Cape
- University of Venda
- Montagu Wine & Spirits Company Ltd
- Green Africa Foundation
- Mhlontlo Local Municipality
- Mthashana TVET College
- Peninsula Landscaping
- Pro-Plum Orchards (Pty) Ltd
- Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
- Transfarms / Transformation farming Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Swart Familie Trust
- Tongaat Hulett Sugar
- Illovo Sugar
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- J De W Conradie
- Suidwes Beleggings
- Koue Bokkeveld Opleidingsentrum
- TVL Landbou Unie
- Crookes Brothers Limited
- Hortgro Services (Pty) Ltd
(c) 232 Unemployed students have been supported through bursaries and 17 have completed their qualifications.
97 Worker students have been supported through bursaries and 11 completed their qualifications.
(d) The following qualifications were received:
- BTech in Agriculture
- Management Advancement Development Programme
- BTech Agricultural Management
- BTech
- BSC Honours in Botany
- BSC Pathology and Entomology
- Project Management
- BTech CMA
- Diploma in Crop Science
- Diploma in Animal Science
- BSC Animal Health
- Animal Science
- Certificate Operations Management
- BSC (Hons) Genetics
- Certificate in Jnr Bookkeeping
- BSC (Hons) Genetics
- BCom (Hons) Human Resource Management
- BTech Biotechnology
- BA (Hons)
- Office Administration NQF level 5
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2427 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
05 December 2016 - NW2474
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Whether (a) the Chief Executive Officer, (b) each executive and (c) each board member of the Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDPSETA) submitted reports for each international trip they undertook (i) in the 2015 calendar year and (ii) since 1 January 2016; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, on what date; (2) whether he will make the specified reports available to Mr D Bergman; if not, why not; if so, by what date; (3) whether any staff members of the ETDPSETA were formally appointed to act in the positions of the persons who travelled internationally; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are (a) the names of each staff member who was appointed in an acting position in the specified period and (b) further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
1. (i) Trip undertaken in 2015:
a) Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Yes
b) Executive Members: Not Applicable
c) Board Members: Yes
A report was submitted and presented to the Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDPSETA) Accounting Authority on 8 October 2015.
(ii) No trips were undertaken since 1 January 2016.
2. The report is available upon request.
3. Ms WP Kananda was appointed as acting CEO from 10 August 2015 to 24 August 2015.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
Dr B NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
05 December 2016 - NW2499
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Tradtional Affairs
Whether his department paid for his legal fees to interdict the release of the State of Capture report by the former Public Protector, Ms Thuli Madonsela; if so, how does this fall within his department’s mandate?
Reply:
Yes, the allegations were levelled against the Ministers’ appointment and not in his private capacity.
05 December 2016 - NW2440
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What is the total number of grants that were paid out by the Media, Advertising, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority in the 2015-16 financial year, (b) which institution was each grant awarded to, (c) how many students completed the training courses offered and (d) what qualification did each of the specified students receive?
Reply:
(a) 447 Grants were awarded.
(b) The following institutions were awarded grants:
- 2Cana Solutions
- 4D Innovations (Pty) Ltd
- Abundant Media (Pty) Ltd
- Accenture S.A. (Pty) Ltd
- Adamensis Commerce
- Adapt IT (Pty) Ltd
- Adknowledge Advertising (Pty) Ltd
- Advocate Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Africa Rail Logistics & Technologies (Pty) Ltd
- African Arete (Pty) Ltd
- African Skies Media (Pty) Ltd
- Afrigis (Pty) Ltd
- Afrofusion Advertising and Marketing (Pty) Ltd
- Altech Multimedia (Pty) Ltd
- Altech UEC S.A (Pty) Ltd
- AME Africa Healthcare (Pty) Ltd
- Aptronics P/L
- Argility (Pty) Ltd
- ATOS ((Pty)) Ltd
- ATOS Origin (Pty) Ltd
- Atos (Pty) Ltd
- Automate Dealer Management Systems (Pty) Ltd
- AV Alliance (Pty) Ltd
- AV Software (Pty) Ltd
- Bakgatla Media Centre
- Barone, Budge & Diminick (Pty) Ltd
- Basotho IT Group
- BGS8 Consulting (Pty) Ltd
- Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking
- Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking (Pty) Ltd
- Boom Town Strategic Brand Agency
- Botshegetse Trading & Projects (Pty) Ltd
- Brave Channel (Pty) Ltd
- Britehouse SSD (Pty) Ltd
- British Telecommunications Services (Pty) Ltd
- Brolaz SA (Pty) Ltd
- Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd
- Bytes People Solutions-A Division Of Bytes Technology Group S.A (Pty) Ltd
- Cape Film Commission
- Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
- Capricorn FM (Pty) Ltd
- CDK Global (UK) Ltd
- Central University of Technology, Free State
- Centre For Education Policy Development
- Centretech Broadcasting CC
- Cisco Systems SA (Pty) Ltd
- Cisco Systems South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Claas Trading
- Coalition Trading 616 CC
- Comit Technologies (Pty) Ltd
- Comsel Eighteen (Pty) Ltd
- Concilium Technologies (Pty) Ltd
- Continental Outdoor Media (Pty) Ltd
- Coralite (Pty) Ltd
- CQS Technology Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- CSIR
- CSS Tirisano Computer Systems (Pty) Ltd
- Cura Risk Management Software (Pty) Ltd
- Dartcom SA (Pty) Ltd
- Dataopt cc
- Datasmith (Pty) Ltd
- Datatex Dynamics cc
- Davest Trading 36 (Pty) Ltd
- Diebold SA (Pty) Ltd
- Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd
- DVG Property (Pty) Ltd
- Dynamic IT Consultants (Pty) Ltd
- Dynamic Recovery Services
- Dynamic Visual Technologies (Pty) Ltd
- Dynatech Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- E TV (Pty) Ltd
- East Coast Media
- ELCB Information Services (Pty) Ltd
- Emerging Markets Payments SA (Pty) Ltd
- Emtelle (Pty) Ltd
- Ensure IT Services
- EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd
- Eppixcomm Tech (Pty) Ltd
- Ericsson S.A
- ESAT TV (Pty) Ltd - ENCA
- Esri SA (Pty) Ltd
- Evolv Networks (Pty) Ltd
- Exponant (Pty) Ltd
- Faranani Healthcare Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- FCB S.A (Pty) Ltd
- Fibreco Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd
- Film Afrika World Wide (Pty) Ltd
- Fourier-E Consultation Services (Pty) Ltd
- Freshmark Systems (Pty) Ltd
- Friends Of Design-Academy Of Digital Arts
- Fuchs Electronics
- Fujitsu Services Core (Pty) Ltd
- Giesecke & Devrient SA (Pty) Ltd
- Gijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- Ginkgo Agency (Pty) Ltd
- Go Fish Marketing cc
- Grand Tellumat Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd
- Gravel Road Entertainment Group (Pty) Ltd
- Gravit8 Information Technology
- Hewlett Packard SA (Pty) Ltd
- Hitachi Data Systems (Pty) Ltd
- Huawei Technologies Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Hybrid Digital Ltd
- I1 Technologies (Pty) Ltd
- iConnect SA (Pty) Ltd
- Iconnix (Pty) Ltd
- ICT International Consulting & Training Worx (Pty) Ltd
- Ikando cc
- ILAB
- ILC Lerumo (Pty) Ltd
- Impucuzeko Skills & Training Developments
- Inforcomm Solutions
- Information Delivery Systems Consultants (Pty) Ltd
- Institute for the Advancement of Journalism
- Integr8 IT (Pty) Ltd
- Intergraph Systems SA
- interplay Trading 114 (Pty) Ltd
- Inzuzu IT Consulting (Pty) Ltd
- IQ Business (Pty) Ltd
- Isolve Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- IT School Innovation (Pty) Ltd
- ITQ Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- J Walter Thompson Co. SA (Pty) Ltd
- Jenny Internet cc
- Joe Public
- Julzac Technologies (Pty) Ltd
- Jurumani Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Khauleza IT Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Khum MK Investments
- Kingsway College of Computing
- Koba IT Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Konica Minolta S.A A Division of Bidosffice (Pty) Ltd
- Kundani Trading cc
- Leboa IT Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Little Pig cc
- M&C Saatchi Abel (Pty) Ltd
- Machine Group (Pty) Ltd
- Matella IT Support Services (Pty) Ltd
- MCCANN World Group SA (Pty) Ltd
- MECS Growth (Pty) Ltd
- Media Village Communication
- Metropolitan Republic JHB (Pty) Ltd
- MG SA Trading (Pty) Ltd
- MIA Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd
- Microsoft SA (Pty) Ltd
- Mindworx Consulting Gauteng
- Mint Management Technologies (Pty) Ltd
- MIP Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- MMS Communications SA (Pty) Ltd
- Mobilize Outsourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Mondial IT Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Moonlighting Films (Pty) Ltd
- Morvest Outsourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Morvest Professional Services
- Motorola Solutions SA
- Mpande Technologies
- MPU Mobile (Pty) Ltd
- Muga Design
- Multichoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd
- Mustek Limited
- MWEB Connect (Pty) Ltd
- Mykonkie Designs And Creations (Pty) Ltd
- NANE Solutions
- NANE Solutions cc
- Naye Human capital Services
- Neotel (Pty) Ltd
- Netsurit (Pty) Ltd
- Network BBDO (Pty) Ltd
- Ngoza Business Solutions
- Obsidian Systems (Pty) Ltd
- Ocule IT cc
- OEP Office Equipment Products
- OFYT Marketing & Communication (Pty) Ltd
- Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town (Pty) Ltd
- Ogilvy & Mather SA (Pty) Ltd
- Okuhle Media
- Omega Digital Technologies (Pty) Ltd
- Omnicom Media Group (Pty) Ltd
- Oracle Corporation SA (Pty) Ltd
- Ornico Group
- Out of the Blue Graphic Design Solution (Pty) Ltd
- Panavision SA (Pty) Ltd
- Pansolutions Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- Parsec (Pty) Ltd
- PG Computers Services (Pty) Ltd
- Philips S.A
- Power FM (Pty) Ltd
- Praysa Trade (Pty) Ltd
- Primedia Instore a Division of Primedia (Pty) Ltd
- Primedia Outdoor
- Primedia (Pty) Ltd
- Printegration cc
- Product One Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Prokon Software Consultants
- Prophesy Sofware Factory (Pty) Ltd
- Psybergate (Pty) Ltd
- QMUZIK Technologies (Pty) Ltd
- Quirk Cape Town (Pty) Ltd
- Rectron (Pty) Ltd
- Red Edge Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Red Pepper Pictures (Pty) Ltd
- Redline Telecom. SA (Pty) Ltd
- Relational Database Consulting (Pty) Ltd
- Reutech Radar Systems A Division (Pty) Ltd
- Saatchi & Saatchi (Pty) Ltd
- SABC
- Sable Data Works (Pty) Ltd
- Sabrin Systems (Pty) Ltd
- Saratoga Software (Pty) Ltd
- SASANI Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Sebata Institute
- Sentech Soc Ltd
- Shapiro Shaik Defries & Associates (Pty) Ltd
- Sharp Move Trading (Pty) Ltd
- Siemens (Pty) Ltd
- Silulo Ulutho Technologies
- Sithabile Technology Services (Pty) Ltd
- Sizwe Africa IT Group (Pty) Ltd
- Slipstream Consulting (Pty) Ltd
- Smart Client Services (Pty) Ltd
- Snowball Effect cc
- Software Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd
- South African Film Institute
- South Collection Trading Enterprises cc
- Soweto TV
- Space Age Technologies
- SPL
- SPL Communications
- Spotlite Marketing
- Stepchange Development (Pty) Ltd
- Stowe Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- Supima Computers (Pty) Ltd
- Sword SA (Pty) Ltd
- Syntell (Pty) Ltd
- Systems Applications Products SA (Pty) Ltd
- T5 Systems
- The Innovation Hub Management Company SCO Limited
- Tee Que Trading Services (Pty) Ltd
- Tekanyo IT Services (Pty) Ltd
- Tellumat (Pty) Ltd
- The Media Workshop
- Triggerfish Animation/Revolting Rhymes Film (Pty) Ltd
- Trudon (Pty) Ltd
- Trustlink (Pty) Ltd
- TSC Technologies (Pty) Ltd
- T-Systems S.A (Pty) Ltd
- Tygarella Technologies
- UCS Solutions
- UCS Technology Service (Pty) Ltd
- Ulwazi Trading Information Technology
- Umlingani Group (Pty) Ltd
- Umoya Communications (Pty) Ltd
- University of Venda
- Unplugged Communications cc
- Velisa Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Victorious Technologies
- Virgin Mobile S.A (Pty) Ltd
- Vlocity Communications (Pty) Ltd
- Vodacom
- Vox Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd
- WEB Africa Networks (Pty) Ltd
- Westcon Comztek (Pty) Ltd
- XON Systems (Pty) Ltd
- Xon Systems (Pty) Ltd
- Yired (Pty) Ltd (T/A YFM)
- ZA Central Registry
- Zetes (Pty) Ltd
(c) 5 256 Students completed their training courses.
(d) The list of qualifications are as follows:
- Certificate: Information Technology: Database Administration
- Certificate: Information Technology: Database Development
- Certificate: Technology Management and Innovation
- Diploma: Technology Management and Innovation
- Doctor of Philosophy: Management of Technology
- FET Certificate: Copy and Content Editor
- FET Certificate: Film, Television and Video Production
- FETC :Information Technology: Systems Development
- FETC :Information Technology: Technical Support
- FETC: Information Technology: End User Computing
- GUI-Based Applications for End-User Computing
- Innovation (MOTI)
- Master of Philosophy: Management of Technology and Innovation (MOTI)
- Masters in Information Engineering
- Masters in Telecommunications Engineering
- National Certificate: 2D Animation (Animation Specialisation)
- National Certificate: 2D Animation (Business and Projects Specialisation)
- National Certificate: 2D Animation (Performing Arts Specialisation)
- National Certificate: 2D (film) Floor Manager (video)
- National Certificate: 3D Animation and Visual Effects
- National Certificate: Advertising (Art Director )
- National Certificate: Advertising (Client Service)
- National Certificate: Advertising (Copywriter)
- National Certificate: Advertising (Media)
- National Certificate: Advertising (Production)
- National Certificate: Art Department
- National Certificate: Broadcast Engineer (Broadcast Contribution)
- National Certificate: Broadcast Engineer (Broadcast Head-end Systems)
- National Certificate: Broadcast Engineer (Radio or Television)
- National Certificate: Broadcast Engineer (Spectrum Management)
- National Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice
- National Certificate: Commissioning Editor
- National Certificate: Copy and Content Editor
- National Certificate: Copywriter
- National Certificate: Editing and Post Production
- National Certificate: Entrepreneurship
- National Certificate: Film Camera Operator
- National Certificate: Grips
- National Certificate: Interactive Media
- National Certificate: Journalism
- National Certificate: Lighting
- National Certificate: Location Scouting and Assisting Location Manager
- National Certificate: Production
- National Certificate: Production Accounting
- National Certificate: Radio Production
- National Certificate: Radio Station Management
- National Certificate: Radio Station Manager
- National Certificate: Researcher
- National Certificate: Script Supervisor
- National Certificate: Technician in Broadcast Engineering
- National Certificate: Unit Assistant
- National Certificate: Video Camera Operator
- National Certificate: Vision Controller
- National Certificate: Vision Mixer
- Operations
- Solutions Development / Programming
- Systems Development
- Systems Development (Commerce Development)
- Systems Development (Fourth Generation Language Programming)
- Systems Development (Multi-Media Development)
- Systems Development (Object Oriented Programming)
- Systems Development (Procedural Programming)
- Systems Support (Desktop)
- Systems Support Engineer
- Telecommunication Network Operations
- Website Development
COMPILER/ CONTACT PERSON:
EXT:
DIRECTOR-GENERAL:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
QUESTION 2440 APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
05 December 2016 - NW2479
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Whether (a) the Chief Executive Officer, (b) each executive and (c) each board member of the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) submitted reports for each international trip they undertook (i) in the 2015 calendar year and (ii) since 1 January 2016; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, on what date; (2) Whether he will make the specified reports available to Mr T J Brauteseth; if not, why not; if so, by what date; (3) whether any staff members of the INSETA were formally appointed to act in the positions of the persons who travelled internationally; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are (a) the names of each staff member who was appointed in an acting position in the specified period and (b) further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
(1) Yes. The delegation presented the report on the international conference undertaken in 2015 to the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) Board. There were no trips undertaken from January 2016 and to date.
(2) INSETA will make the presentation available on request.
(3) Yes. During the period of international travel, Sharon Snell (Chief Operations Officer) was appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2479 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
05 December 2016 - NW2600
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1) Whether he had any discussions with two certain persons (a) Mr Eric Wood and (b) Mr Ian Whitely regarding the use of municipal assets to secure debt financing either (a) before and/or (b) after his appointment as the (i) Minister of Finance and/or (ii) Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (aa) what was the nature of each discussion and (bb) why did he have discussions with the specified persons; (2) whether he made any considerations to (a) the persons and/or (b) any organisation associated with the persons in return for their input; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) whether he will make a statement in this regard?
Reply:
The Honorable Member is kindly advised that this matter is subjudice.
05 December 2016 - NW2441
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What is the total number of grants that were paid out by the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority in the 2015-16 financial year, (b) which institution was each grant awarded to, (c) how many students completed the training courses offered and (d) what qualification did each of the specified students receive?
Reply:
(a) 1 786 Grants were awarded.
(b) See Annexure A for institutions that were awarded grants.
(c) 57 518 Students completed their training courses.
(d) The list of qualifications are as follows:
- Numeracy in Maths, Communication in English, OHC Retraining
- Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Metallurgy Engineering
- Computer Engineer, Aeronautical Technician, Electrical Engineering Technologist, Industrial Engineering, Technician Electronics Engineer Mechanical Engineer, Financial management, Human Resource Managers, Logistics Manager, Industrial Psychology, PR Communication, ND: Marketing, Business Management, Management Assistant, Public Management, Business Management
- National Certificate: Specialist Hygiene and Cleaning Services NQF Level 1 and 2 (Services SETA)
- GETC: Domestic Services NQF L1 (Services SETA)
- General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning NQF Level 1 (Services SETA)
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services (Secretarial/Administration) NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management: Planning and Scheduling Techniques NQF Level 4
- FET Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Passenger and Light Delivery Vehicles): NQF Level 4 (Reviewed)
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Sales and Support Services (Vehicle Servicing): NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management: General Management NQF Level 4 (SERVICES SETA)
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Sales and Support Services (Passenger Vehicle Sales) : NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Autotronics NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing
- FET Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Commercial Vehicle) : NQF Level 4 (Reviewed)
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Mechatronics (Sensors and Measurement) NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Sales and Support Services (Part Sales): NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Engineering Fabrication: Manufacturing and Engineering NQF Level 4
- FET Certificate: Human Resources Management &Practices Support NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Mechatronics (Automation and Controls) NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Metals Production (Iron and Steel Manufacturing) NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management
- FETA Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Earthmoving Equipment) : NQF Level 4 (Reviewed)
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturing: NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting: Manufacturing and Engineering NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Sales and Support Services (Part Sales): NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Body Repairer NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Sales and Support Services (Vehicle Servicing): NQF Level 4
- Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation NQF Level 4 (Services SETA)
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Project Management NQF Level 4 (Services SETA)
- Further Education and Training Certificate : Plastics Manufacturing: NQF Level 4 (Reviewed)
- General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice NQF Level 1
- National Certificate: Automotive Components: Manufacturing and Assembly NQF Level 2
- National Certificate: CNC Production Machining NQF Level 2
- National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Commercial Vehicle) NQF Level 3
- National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Commercial Vehicle) NQF Level 2 (Reviewed)
- National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Passenger and Light Delivery) NQF Level 2 (Reviewed)
- National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Passenger and Light Delivery) NQF Level 3;5
- National Certificate: Automotive Spray Painting (Spray Painter) NQF Level 2 National Certificate: Autotronics NQF Level 3;4;5
- National Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice
- National Certificate: Business Administration Services Level 2 (Secretarial/Administration)
- National Certificate: Business Administration Services NQF Level 3
- National Certificate: Ceiling and Partitioning Installation (CETA)
- National Certificate: Contact Centre Support NQF Level 2 (Service SETA)
- National Certificate in Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities: NQF Level 1
- National Certificate: Electrical Engineering NQF Level 2;3;4 (ESETA)
- National Certificate in Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities: NQF Level 1
- National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication (Boiler Maker) NQF Level 3
- National Certificate : Furniture Making (FPM SETA)
- National Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Support NQF Level 5 (MICTS)
- National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing NQF Level 3 (MICTS)
- National Certificate: Industrial Rubber Manufacturing Processes NQF Level 2
- National Certificate: Mechatronics NQF Level 3 and 4
- National Certificate: Tyre Assembly: NQF Level 3
- National Certificate In Welding Application and Practice (Steel Weld) NQF Level 2 and 3 (Reviewed)
- National Certificate In Welding Application and Practice (All Positions: Mechanical Engineering) NQF Level 3 (Reviewed)
- National Certificate in Power and Telecommunication Cable Manufacturing: NQF Level 3 and 4
- National Certificate : Metals Production (Iron and Steel Manufacturing) NQF Level 2 and 3
- National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes NQF Level 3
- National Certificate: Production Technology NQF Level 2 and 3
- National Certificate in Polymer Composite Fabrication: NQF Level 2
- National Certificate in Polymer Composite Fabrication: NQF Level 2
- National Certificate in Plastics Manufacturing: NQF Level 2
- National Certificate in Plastics Manufacturing: NQF Level 3 (Reviewed)
- Plant Production
- National Certificate in Power and Telecommunication Cable Manufacturing: NQF Level 2 and 3
- National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Tooling Manufacture (Tool, Jig and Die Maker) NQF Level 3
- National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing and Engineering Fitter) NQF Level 2
- National Certificate: Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation NQF Level 2 and 3
- National Certificate in Management (Team Leader) Level 3
- Electrical Engineering, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Fitter and Turner; Motor Mechanic, Millwright (Electromechanician), Rigger, Fitter, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Boilermaker, Spray Painter; Earth Moving Equipment, Welder. Electrician, Lift Mechanic, Refrigeration Mechanic
- Skills programmes linked to the merSETA Learnerships
- Electronics Engineer Mechanical Engineer, Financial Management, Human Resource Managers, Logistics Manager, Industrial Psychology, PR Communication, ND: Marketing, Business Management, Management Assistant, Public Management, Business Management
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EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2441 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
02 December 2016 - NW1893
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether the National Treasury has evaluated the (a) feasibility, (b) affordability and (c) procurement process of the nuclear build programme that the Government is proposing; if not, in each specified case, why not; if so, in each specified case, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the National Treasury has produced any reports in this regard; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in respect of each report produced, (a) what is the title of the report, (b) when was the report produced and (c) what are the (i) main findings and (ii) recommendations?
Reply:
(a) National Treasury has undertaken preliminary assessment of various aspects of the feasibility of the nuclear new build programme, based on the Draft Feasibility Study (2013) submitted by the Department of Energy. The Department of Energy has not yet completed a full feasibility study with a cost-benefit analysis which includes a socio-economic assessment. As a result, a detailed assessment of the feasibility and the affordability of the nuclear new build programme cannot be undertaken at this stage.
(b) During 2015, National Treasury engaged extensively with officials from the Department of Energy on the potential financial, fiscal and economic implications of the nuclear new build programme (which are all involved aspects of affordability). A presentation was produced to guide discussions and shared with officials of the DoE. National Treasury has not yet presented these preliminary findings to Cabinet and therefore cannot currently share the details.
(c) The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) held a series of engagements with the DoE during 2015 on the nuclear new build programme’s procurement strategy, after which the OCPO wrote to the department expressing National Treasury’s opinion on that strategy. On 13 September 2016, the National Treasury received a set of documents, which included the reviews undertaken by the DoE Transaction Advisors. A preliminary assessment of the documents was undertaken and a letter sent to the DoE on 23 September 2016, outlining Treasury’s assessment on the state of readiness of the procurement strategy. The Treasury intends to engage further with the DoE once documents have reached a more substantive stage of development.
2. (a) (b) The reports that Treasury has produced in this regard are the following:
(1) An internal report containing an assessment of the DoE’s draft feasibility study of November 2013 was prepared and finalised in 2014. The report was titled ‘Assessment of the Nuclear Feasibility Study’.
(2) Internal research conducted by the Treasury on the high level costs and risks associated with a nuclear build programme was first conducted in 2013 and has been updated since, in line with updated global trends.
(3) In September 2015, at Cabinet’s request, the National Treasury prepared a preliminary report on high-level fiscal and financial implications of a new nuclear build programme.
(4) The Chief Procurement Officer sent an assessment of the draft procurement documents to the Department of Energy in February 2016.
(c) Main findings and recommendations:
These reports only contain preliminary observations, which were reached from limited information. Extensive work is still required before substantive conclusions are reached. A full cost-benefit analysis must be conducted which must include a comprehensive social and economic impact assessment before the feasibility, affordability and procurement strategy can be properly assessed by the Treasury.
The Department of Energy is the lead department in government on this matter. They are best place to respond. Recent documents released by the Department of Energy should be of assistance in this regard.
02 December 2016 - NW2559
Pilane-Majake, Dr MC to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
In light of the fact that the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster’s efforts to reduce the number of remand detainees in correctional services, estimated to be 40 000, which have not managed to yield the desired results, what additional measures is he, as the Executive responsible for three of the Budget Votes that directly impact on this desired outcome, recommending to deal with overcrowding in correctional centres that is too costly for the country?
Reply:
There has over the years been a significant reduction in the number of remand detainees.
Periods |
Average number of RDs |
Average March 2012 |
47191 |
Average Sept 2012 |
45138 |
Average March 2013 |
46852 |
Average Sept 2013 |
43360 |
Average March 2014 |
43973 |
Average Sept 2014 |
40146 |
Average March 2015 |
42901 |
Average Sept 2015 |
40675 |
Average March 2016 |
44026 |
Average Sept 2016 |
41486 |
Reduction in numbers |
5705 |
Reduction in % |
12.09% |
The table above reflecting the trends from March 2012 to September 2016 revealed that the population of RDs reduced by 12.09% over a period of five years. This reduction should be equated to the team effort of various role players who contribute in the implementation of the strategies. These results could be much better if the factors that play a role in delaying cases could be effectively managed. A further study is required with focus on the remand detainees with co-accused whose cases take longer than three years. Another area that requires attention is the front end of the Criminal Justice System with focus on the RDs that spend up to three months in detention.
Children Remand Detainees:
With the introduction of the Child Justice Act (Act 75 of 2008), the number of RD children reduced from 504 in March 2010 to an annual average of 99 in 2015/16. The lowest average number of children was recorded in August 2016 (72). The overall reduction of children RDs from 2010 to August 2016 was 85.7%.
It is crucial to understand that the key drivers of the population of the remand detainees are beyond the control of the detention institutions. These drivers, according to international literature, are the use of pre-trial detention and the increasing trend in serious crimes. The increase in serious crimes is closely related to an increase in the use of pre-trial detention by courts without the option of bail.
The number of admissions and the length of stay are regarded as other drivers which are beyond the control of institutions responsible for the detention of RDs. Factors found to be linked to the increase in the length of stay of remand detainees are as follows,
- The presence of multiple co-accused in one case or accused linked to other crimes that are under investigation;
- Withdrawal, rehiring of legal representatives and changing of legal representatives by the accused;
- Failure of the co-accused and or their legal representative to appear in court on set dates thus leading to remanding of the cases for several times;
- Request for the separation of trials by the accused in the middle of the cases;
- Brings of bail applications by the accused in the middle of the trail through the bail application was attended to at the beginning of the case;
- Delays in securing a date at the high court for the cases that are escalated by lower courts to high courts;
- Loss of court records;
- Failure of witnesses to appear in court;
- Presence of multiple witnesses in some cases;
- Requests for remand either by defence, lawyers of the accused and/or the state;
- Failure of the co-accused to appear in court especially those that are under non-custodial system;
In addition to the previously mentioned key drivers, there are other factors that are thought to play a role in the failure to reduce the number of RD’s. These factors include failure to pay bail by the remand detainees who have been given bail by courts. The percentage of such RD’s ranges between 15 and 19%.
Despite all the challenges mentioned above there are several strategies implemented to deal with overcrowding at the cluster level and the departmental level.
Additional interventions which specifically focus on the down management of remand detainees by the DCS are:
- The implementation of bail protocol (Section 63A of Criminal Procedure Act, Act 51 of 1977). The protocol makes provision for the Head of a Correctional Centre to approach the relevant court to release an accused on warning in lieu of bail or to amend the bail conditions imposed by that court when the offender population of a particular correctional centre is reaching such proportions that it constitutes a material and imminent threat to human dignity, physical health or safety of the accused. It is worth mentioning that this section is only applicable to those accused with bail who have been charged with Schedule 7 crimes.
- The Marketing of section 63(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act (Act 51 of 1977). Section 63(1) makes provision for the accused or prosecutor to make an application to the court to reduce the amount of bail that was set by the relevant court.
- Referral of RDs to court for consideration of their length of detention. The Correctional Service Act (section 49G) makes provision for the Head of the Centre to submit an application to court for the consideration of the length of detention of the RDs before they complete two years in detention initially (application submitted at 21 months) and annually with regard to subsequent applications. The provision does not suggest that there is custody limit in terms of period of detention in South Africa for RDs. The courts responds by utilizing the provisions applicable to section 63A applications as there is no parallel provision in the Criminal Procedure Act.
The cluster approach in the reduction management of remand detainees appears to be effective. The DCS alone could not be successful in reducing the population of the RDs. The Executive Head of the Department of Justice and Correctional Services in consultation with Director of NPA and the National Commissioner of Correctional Services has appointed a bail task team which has been assigned to determine factors that contribute to the RDs staying in detention while they have an option of paying bail. The task team falling under the Criminal Justice System Reform is finalizing the report on audit conducted in Pollsmoor and the Mthatha centres remand detention facilities. It is hoped that the report will assist in providing guidance on coming up with alternative approaches for managing RDs with bail.
02 December 2016 - NW2509
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) How many training centres in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality applied for accreditation to the Construction Education Training Authority (CETA) for the (i) 2014-15 and (ii) 2015-16 financial years, (b) what are the names of each of the specified centres, (c)(i) how many of the centres obtained accreditation and (ii) for which courses specifically, (d) what were the reasons for some of the centres not obtaining accreditation and (e) what plans are in place to assist the centres to obtain accreditation; (2) what (a) qualifications do the assessors who visited the specified centres have and (b) training material is made available by the CETA for training centres to use?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) No training centres within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality region applied for accreditation during the 2014-15 financial year.
(b) - (e) Not applicable.
(ii) 2015-16 financial year
(a) Applications for accreditation |
(b) Names of each specified centre |
(c) (i) How many centres obtained accreditation? |
(c) (ii) Courses accredited |
45 |
|
20 |
|
- The previous accreditation issued to training providers came to an end on 31 March 2016.
- Applications for re-accreditation were received by the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) in 2015.
- Due to the extension of the National Skills Development Strategy III, accreditation for all applicants were extended to 30 June 2016.
(d) Reasons for not receiving accreditation |
(e) What plans are in place to assist centres to obtain accreditation? |
Each training provider that is not compliant received an evaluation or compliance report from CETA with specified findings with remedial actions. The report is signed off by both the CETA Compliance Officer and the provider representative. Some of the main reasons for not obtaining accreditation are:
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Learning Materials:
Practitioner/Assessor Qualifications:
One-on-one meetings, telephonic or e-mail support:
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2.
(a) What are the qualifications of Assessors? |
(b) Training material from CETA to training centres |
CETA uses its own staff as compliance officers to conduct the site audit visits for accreditation. Standardised accreditation instruments, tools and checklists are utilised by the compliance officers. Assessors have education and training, and/or human resource development qualifications with accompanying relevant experience. Staff members with technical construction qualifications are involved in the accreditation compliance site visits. |
CETA has made available standardised learning materials for the National Certificate in Electrical Construction to support small electrical contractors, as well as standardised learning materials for the National Certificate in Construction Contracting to support small and emerging construction enterprises. |
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2509 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
02 December 2016 - NW2296
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
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?
Reply:
Department/Entity |
(a) Internal Forensic Report |
(b) External Forensic Report |
(aa) Name |
(bb) Subject |
(cc) Date of Completion |
The Department of Higher Education and Training (established on 1 April 2010, hence, no prior reports) |
2 |
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An investigation instituted by the Director-General on a dossier of allegations of corruption levelled against the management staff of INDLELA, the trade-testing unit of the Department. |
8 February 2011 |
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An investigation instituted by the Director-General on irregular payments made to a service provider that has provided and installed security equipment at the Department. |
7 August 2013 |
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Agriculture Sector Education and Training Authority |
17 |
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Processes followed regarding the approval of and payments to a service provider. |
May 2009 |
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Verification of the accuracy of all costs incurred on the Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) overseas trip on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
February 2014 |
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Review of the validity of payments – Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) grants. |
March 2014 |
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Detailed report on allegations relating to the recruitment of a manager. |
August 2011 |
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Investigation into payments made to a service provider for AgriSETA funded learnership programmes. |
June 2012 |
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Investigation into the Numeracy Academy linked ABET grants. |
February 2013 |
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Investigation into allegations of unethical behaviour of a supplier and a manager within the SETA. |
November 2013 |
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Investigation into possible conflict of interest. |
January 2014 |
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Bursary payments to the Project Manager Finance and Supply Chain Management (SCM). |
October 2016 |
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Recruitment of Senior Manager: Human Resource and Payroll, Senior Manager: Skills Planning and Reporting, Project Manager Finance and SCM. |
October 2016 |
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Review of the approved fee structure for the 2014/ 2015 financial year. |
May 2016 |
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Scrutiny of Board meeting attendance supporting documentation to determine whether amounts claimed are valid and accurate. |
May 2016 |
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Comparison of fees for the 2012/13, 2013/14, and 2014/15 financial years in order to analyse fee escalations. |
May 2016 |
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Allegations of corruption and abuse of power. |
February 2015 |
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Reviewing of the Creditors Age Analysis and trends on payment of suppliers / service providers. |
February 2015 |
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Investigate the allegation that certain individuals require bribes to be paid to them to perform their duties. |
February 2015 |
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Failure of AgriSETA’s management to act on reported irregularities. |
February 2015 |
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Construction Sector Education and Training Authority |
1 |
Funded Discretionary Grant Forensic Investigation |
Funded Discretionary Grant. |
31 January 2014 |
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Council on Higher Education |
2 |
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Purchase and maintenance of the CHE Building. |
19 September 2011 |
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Source of a leak to the media |
June 2010 |
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Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority |
1 |
Misconduct by the former CEO |
Signing of a bank guarantee by the former CEO to secure an operating lease agreement without following due process. |
February 2011 |
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Financial and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority |
1 |
Awarding of the Bridging Programme tender |
Awarding of the Bridging Programme tender. |
December 2015 and follow-up investigation in progress |
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Food and Beverages Sector Education and Training Authority |
2 |
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Transgression of supply chain processes |
January 2013 |
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Investigation on Executives/Managers/Staff |
January 2013 |
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Fibre, Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority |
1 |
Fraud and corruption within the SETA |
Fraud and corruption within the SETA. |
13 May 2014 |
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Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority |
1 |
The procurement and use of services |
The procurement and use of services. |
7 February 2013 |
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Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority |
1 |
Corruption between ex-employee and Training Provider |
Corruption between ex-employee and Training Provider. |
30 January 2015 |
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Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Sector Education and Training Authority |
2 |
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Embezzlement of Grant Funds and Monies. |
February and July 2011 |
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Leaking of the company's confidential documents. |
April 2011 and February 2014 |
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Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority |
2 |
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Irregular payments from the PSETA Discretionary Grants account and the National Skills Fund account. |
1 July 2010 |
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Irregular payments made from the PSETA National Skills Fund account. |
1 July 2010 |
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Transport Education and Training Authority |
2 |
1 |
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SCM process that was investigated by a private consulting firm |
OMA Chartered Accountants report submitted directly to Board during 2011/12 financial year |
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An investigation undertaken by the public protector into the SCM process that was investigated by a private consulting firm. |
The completion date on the Public Protector report cannot be confirmed as the report was provided to TETA on the matter. |
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Bribe from stakeholder. |
28 February 2014 |
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Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority |
4 |
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Irregularities involving a Project Specialist. |
April 2015 |
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Procurement processes. |
The investigation is still in process. |
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Selection process and contracting of bursaries. |
The investigation is still in process. |
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Determine progress on projects. |
The investigation is still in process. |
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2296 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
02 December 2016 - NW2585
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether any income generated by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) was transferred to the National Revenue Fund via her department since 1 April 2007, in line with the National Treasury’s 2007 Practice Note; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what amount of income generated by the RTMC was transferred to the National Revenue Fund during the specified period; (2) whether any income from transaction fees paid by the RTMC to the National Revenue Fund were claimed back by (a) her department and/or (b) the RTMC since1 April 2007; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any decision was taken at any stage to stop the transfer of income generated by the RTMC to the National Revenue Fund, contrary to the specified Practice Note, in order to assist the Electronic National Traffic Information System to become self-funded; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) why, (b) what are the relevant details and (c) what steps has the RTMC taken to rectify the situation; (4) howwill the budget allocation of the RTMC in the 2016-17 financial year be affected by the payment to Tasima as per the court order and the undertaking in her department’s 2015-16 annual report that the RTMC is to reimburse her department for having made this payment?
Reply:
1. The matter relating to transferring of the income generated by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) to the revenue fund was laid to rest by the FFC resolution. We attached the FFC resolution for ease of reference.
2. The RTMC is a creature of statute and any monies generated and or income made by the corporation is regulated by the act that established the Corporation. It is therefore prudent to consider the resolution of the FFC as attached above.
3. The FFC resolution attached offer an explanation in relation to these matters.
4. The payment to Tasima post 2012 was per the various court orders against the department and no court order was ever made against the RTMC for the payment of theeNaTIS to the Tasima. Therefore there could be no legal ground or basis on which RTMC can be made to reimburse the monies paid.
02 December 2016 - NW2306
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
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?
Reply:
DPSA
- No Internal forensic reports pertaining to the Department of Public Service and Administration were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available.
Why not? there were never any cases that came to our knowledge that required a forensic investigation.
- No External forensic reports pertaining to the Department of Public Service and Administration were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available
Why not? there were never any cases that came to our knowledge that required a forensic investigation
(aa) N/A
- N/A
- N/A
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent Constitutional body, and its budget is appropriated via the Minister of Public Service and Administration.
(a) & (b)(i) Not applicable
(a) & (b)(ii) No internal or external forensic report has been commissioned by the PSC from 1 January 2009 to date.
(aa) Not applicable, please see (a) and (b) above.
(bb) Not applicable, please see (a) and (b) above.
(cc) Not applicable, please see (a) and (b) above.
The Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) has not had any (a) Internal and /or (b) external forensic reports completed from 1 January 2009 to date; because the organisation has not had any reported and /or investigated forensic cases.
THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
(a) None
(b) Yes
(i) National School of Government
(aa) KPMG
(bb) Fraudulant Transactions – misappropriation of funds
(cc) 15 June 2011
Government Employees Medical Scheme
(a)(i): Not applicable to GEMS
(a)(ii) No completed internal forensic investigation report is available. Why Not: An investigation into the leaking of information to the press is still underway.
(b)(i): Not applicable to GEMS
(b)(ii) No. Why Not: Allegations made in relation to one of the Scheme’s procurement processes is still underway.
Note that the Scheme does have a Claims Risk Management function where reported cases of fraud, waste and abuse are subjected to investigation. The actions pursued by the Scheme in response to the forensic investigation outcomes include reporting healthcare providers to regulatory bodies such as the Health Professions Council of South Africa and criminal prosecution.
02 December 2016 - NW2584
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether, since her reply to question 1345 on 5 May 2015, the Electronic National Traffic Information System (eNaTIS) has been transferred to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will the eNaTIS be fully transferred to the RTMC; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the acquisition of equipment for the eNaTIS, as indicated in her department’s 2015-16 annual report, (a) forms part of her department’s asset register and (b) can be linked to aquisitions in this regard in the (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 and (iii) 2014-15 financial years; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details; (3) which entity currently (a) owns the assets linked to and (b) operates the eNaTIS?
Reply:
1. No, in accordance with the Constitutional Court, the Department has started engaging with Tasima on the transfer management plans, which shall be considered within 20 days.
2. No, since the eNATIS systems has not yet been transferred to the Department.
(b) (i) (ii) and (iii) falls away.
The process of transferring of the eNaTIS system would also include the reconciliation of the eNATIS assets register.
3. (a) The assets are under the custodian of TASIMA and would be dealt with once transfer has taken place.
(b) Currently, operated by TASIMA.
01 December 2016 - NW2457
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) How many international trips were undertaken by (i) the Chief Executive Officer, (ii) each executive and (iii) each board member of the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Sector Education and Training Authority (aa) in the 2015 calendar year and (bb) since 1 January 2016 and (b) what was the (i) cost, (ii) purpose and (iii) detailed itinerary of each specified trip?
Reply:
(a)-(bb) There were no international trips undertaken by the Chief Executive Officer, executive or board members in the 2015 calendar year and to date.
(b) (i)-(iii) Not applicable.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2457 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
01 December 2016 - NW2465
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) How many international trips were undertaken by (i) the Chief Executive Officer, (ii) each executive and (iii) each board member of the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (aa) in the 2015 calendar year and (bb) since 1 January 2016 and (b) what was the (i) cost, (ii) purpose and (iii) detailed itinerary of each specified trip?
Reply:
(a)-(bb) There were no international trips undertaken by the Chief Executive Officer, executive or board members in the 2015 calendar year and to date.
(b) (i)-(iii) Not applicable.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2465 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr B NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
01 December 2016 - NW2574
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) How many applications for water license’s has her department declined during the period 1 January to 31 December 2015 and (b) what was the reason for the refusal to issue a water license in each case?
Reply:
(a) A total of 69 Water Use License Applications were declined in the period 1 January to 31 December 2015.
(b) Refer to the table below for the various reasons applications were refused.
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Number |
Province |
Type of water use(s) - indicate S25(2) & Volumes where applicable |
Sector (e.g. Agric, mining, industrial, Forestry, Municipality/Govt Dept) |
Signed Date |
Reason for Decline |
Water use(s) e.g. S21(a) - Groundwater/ surface water |
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1 |
Eastern Cape |
21(a) |
Agriculture |
2015-03-01 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
2 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
21(e)©(i) |
Industry |
2015-04-08 |
Outstanding information |
3 |
Limpopo |
21(a) |
Agriculture |
2015-03-28 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
4 |
Mpumalanga |
21(a) and (b) |
Agriculture |
2015-04-30 |
Outstanding information |
5 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-04-30 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
6 |
North West |
21 (a,b, c, f, g &i) |
Industry |
2015-04-30 |
Outstanding information |
7 |
Free State |
21(a) |
Agriculture |
2015-04-30 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
8 |
Free State |
21(a) |
Agriculture |
2015-07-17 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
9 |
Limpopo |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-07-17 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
10 |
Limpopo |
21 a & g |
Development |
2015-07-17 |
Outstanding information |
11 |
Mpumalanga |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-08-30 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
12 |
Limpopo |
21 (a,c &i) |
Industry |
2015-08-31 |
Outstanding information |
13 |
Mpumalanga |
21 (b) |
Agriculture |
2015-09-01 |
Outstanding information |
14 |
Limpopo |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-09-02 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
15 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-10-04 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
16 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-10-04 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
17 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-10-04 |
Catchment fully allocated |
18 |
Eastern Cape |
21 (d) |
SFRA |
2015-11-19 |
Proposed plantation will have negative impact on the existing water uses and Reserve |
19 |
Eastern Cape |
21 (d) |
SFRA |
2015-11-19 |
Catchment fully allocated |
20 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-11-19 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
21 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-11-19 |
Catchment fully allocated |
22 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-11-19 |
Catchment fully allocated |
23 |
Free State |
21 (a,b,c&i) |
Agriculture |
2015-11-19 |
Catchment fully allocated |
24 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-11-19 |
Catchment fully allocated |
25 |
Limpopo |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-11-19 |
Catchment fully allocated |
26 |
Limpopo |
21 (a&b) |
Agriculture |
2015-11-19 |
Catchment fully allocated |
27 |
Limpopo |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-11-19 |
Catchment fully allocated |
28 |
North West |
21 (a) |
Development |
2015-10-20 |
Geohydrological report outstanding. Section 21 (g) water use information and design drawing, capacity and final effluent from waste water facility are outstanding. |
29 |
Limpopo |
22 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-10-04 |
Outstanding information |
30 |
Free State |
23 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-06-12 |
Catchment fully allocated |
31 |
Free State |
24 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-06-12 |
Catchment fully allocated |
32 |
Western Cape |
21 (c,i) |
local government |
2015-12-18 |
Outstanding information |
33 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-10-04 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
34 |
Limpopo |
21 (a&b) |
Agriculture |
2015-10-21 |
Outstanding information |
35 |
Limpopo |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-12-18 |
Catchment fully allocated |
36 |
Mpumalanga |
21 (a,b,c,g&i) |
mining |
2015-12-18 |
Outstanding information |
37 |
Limpopo |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-12-18 |
Catchment fully allocated |
38 |
Western Cape |
21 (a&b) |
local government |
2015-12-18 |
The proposed storm water Detention Dam is for reducing the risk of frequently flooding of the village |
39 |
Limpopo |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-12-18 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
40 |
Limpopo |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-12-18 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
41 |
Limpopo |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-12-18 |
Catchment fully allocated |
42 |
Limpopo |
21 (a) |
Industry |
2015-12-24 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
43 |
Limpopo |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-12-18 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
44 |
Western Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-12-19 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
45 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-07-30 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
46 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-08-25 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
47 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-08-25 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
48 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-08-25 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
49 |
Limpopo |
21 (a, g &j) |
Mining |
2015-08-07 |
Outstanding information |
50 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-08-14 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
51 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Mining |
2015-08-27 |
Outstanding information |
52 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Development |
2015-08-14 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
53 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-08-27 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
54 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-07-17 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
55 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-08-14 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
56 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-06-15 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
57 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-05-28 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
58 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Mining |
2015-05-28 |
Outstanding information |
59 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Local government |
2015-06-02 |
Outstanding information |
60 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-05-04 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
61 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-12-10 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
62 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-12-14 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
63 |
Free State |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-02-03 |
Outstanding information |
64 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-04-24 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
65 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-03-03 |
Catchment fully allocated. |
66 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a, g &j) |
Mining |
2015-11-27 |
Outstanding information |
67 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a,c&i) |
Mining |
2015-11-28 |
Outstanding information |
68 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a) |
Agriculture |
2015-11-29 |
Outstanding information |
69 |
Northern Cape |
21 (a,c,I,f&g) |
Mining |
2015-11-30 |
Outstanding information |
01 December 2016 - NW2455
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
How many international trips were undertaken by (i) the Chief Executive Officer, (ii) each executive and (iii) each board member of the Financial and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (aa) in the 2015 calendar year and (bb) since 1 January 2016 and (b) what was the (i) cost, (ii) purpose and (iii) detailed itinerary of each specified trip?
Reply:
(a)-(bb) There were no international trips undertaken by the Chief Executive Officer, executive or board members in the 2015 calendar year and to date.
(b) (i)-(iii) Not applicable.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2455 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
01 December 2016 - NW2596
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)(a) What were the detailed outcomes of the discussions on Mining Operation Phakisa held in 2015, (b) how long did the specified discussions take, (c) where were the discussions held, (d) who attended the discussions and (e) what amount did the hosting of discussions cost; (2) whether the specified outcomes were published in a report; if not, why not; if so, on what date was the specified report published; (3) will he furnish Mr J R B Lorimer with a copy of the specified report?
Reply:
The intended outcomes of the initiatives include;
- Promoting investment in the mining cluster in the newly established One-Stop-Shop facility that links to the Invest South Africa process, developing a common message across key stakeholders and unlocking impediments to the entry of independent black capital.
- Increasing exploration through the provision of cutting edge geo-scientific information and special funding mechanisms.
- Increasing participation of emerging miners in the mining value chain by creating alternative funding mechanism and creating mechanisms for collaboration with Majors.
- The implementation of an industry wide decent work program with an initial focus on rights at work, the rejuvenation of Future Forums, policy alignment and social protection.
- The implementation of a cluster reskilling and upskilling programme that is collaborative, transparent and enables mobility across the cluster.
- The establishment of a multi-stakeholder crisis intervention task force (modelled on government intervention post the financial crisis) with the objective of saving marginal mines and jobs.
The Mining Phakisa Lab took five weeks, from 26 October 2015 to the 27 November 2015 in Limpopo (3 weeks at the Legends Resort) and at the Capital Hotel in Sandton (2 weeks).
Stakeholders from organised business, organised labour, civil society, some chapter 9 institutions, Congress of traditional Leaders and government departments attended the Mining Phakisa lab. The cost was R26 785 520.81 and the report will be made available after the Presidential Launch in December 2016.
01 December 2016 - NW2461
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
How many international trips were undertaken by (i) the Chief Executive Officer, (ii) each executive and (iii) each board member of the Media, Advertising, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (aa) in the 2015 calendar year and (bb) since 1 January 2016 and (b) what was the (i) cost, (ii) purpose and (iii) detailed itinerary of each specified trip?
Reply:
(a)-(bb) There were no international trips undertaken by the Chief Executive Officer, executive or board members in the 2015 calendar year and to date.
(b) (i)-(iii) Not applicable.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2461 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
01 December 2016 - NW2450
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) How many international trips were undertaken by (i) the Chief Executive Officer, (ii) each executive and (iii) each board member of the Construction Education and Training Authority (aa) in the 2015 calendar year and (bb) since 1 January 2016 and (b) what was the (i) cost, (ii) purpose and (iii) detailed itinerary of each specified trip?
Reply:
(a)-(bb) There were no international trips undertaken by the Chief Executive Officer, executive or board members in the 2015 calendar year and to date.
(b) (i)-(iii) Not applicable.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2450 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
01 December 2016 - NW2364
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to her reply to question 1023 on 5 July 2016, (a) how many boreholes did her department (i) drill, (ii) repair and/or (iii) upgrade since 1 October 2015, (b) what is the exact GPS location of each of the specified boreholes, (c) what were the costs of (i) drilling per meter and/or (ii) refurbishment in each case and (d) was water found at each of the boreholes?
Reply:
(a) A total of 626 boreholes were drilled and a total of 519 Repaired/Upgraded/Refurbished (refer to table 1 below for details).
(b) Refer to Annexure A for the GPS location of each specified borehole.
(c)(i) The cost were from R 250 - R 1 455 depending on geological formation and other variables.
(c)(ii) The cost of refurbishment in each case was R 53, 6 million.
(d) No, water was found in all the boreholes excerpt for a few cases in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Table 1. List of boreholes per province including costs:
Province |
|
Costs (Rands) |
(d) Water Found |
||
(i) Drilled |
(ii)Repaired |
(i) Per m drilled |
(ii) Refurbished |
||
Eastern Cape |
14 |
11 |
R 20,4 M |
Yes |
|
Western Cape |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Northern Cape |
23 |
47 |
R750-R 1455 |
R 21,7M |
Yes |
North West |
322 |
105 |
R320 |
Yes |
|
Gauteng |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Limpopo |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Mpumalanga |
8 |
40 |
R 900 |
R 4,0M |
Yes |
KZN |
188 |
281 |
R 250 –R350 |
R 7,5M |
Yes |
Freestate |
71 |
35 |
R 711 |
Yes |
|
TOTALS: |
626 |
513 |
R 53,6 M |
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01 December 2016 - NW2592
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Mr G R Davis (DA) to ask Minister of Basic Education
(1) With reference to (a) her reply to question 530 on 24 March 2016, (b) the 2015-16 annual report of her department and (c) the undertaking by her department in the meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 1 November 2016, why (i) were only 7% of newly appointed principals subjected to competency tests and (ii) was the Western Cape the only province to implement Principal Competency Testing in the 2015-16 financial year; (2) whether any consultation on Principal Competency Testing has taken place with the various teachers’ unions; if not, why not; if so, (a) which teachers’ unions were consulted and (b) what are the unions’ positions on Principal Competency Testing? NW3005E
Reply:
(i) Only 7% of newly appointed principals were subjected to competency tests because the tests were not mandatory yet. Provincial Education Departments had not commenced with the development of such tests. The Western Cape and Gauteng were the only provinces which have developed competency tests but did not apply the tests for the appointment of school principals. The DBE had to first put systems in place to prepare for the implementation of the tests across all provinces. The preparations involved the development and the promulgation of the policy on the South African Standard for Principalship which had to serve as the basis for the developments of the assessment test and consultation processes at the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC).
(ii) The Western Cape was the only province that implemented competency tests in the 2015-16 financial year but made it optional for schools to utilise the tests in making appointment recommendations for principals, hence the low 7% average.
RESPONSE TO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION 2592
(2) (a) Consultation on Principal Competency Testing has commenced with all unions. The first meeting took place on 23 August 2016 at the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) offices where all unions were present.
(b) SADTU is of the view that Competency Assessment for principals is a matter of mutual interest and must be a subject of collective bargaining in the ELRC rather than consultation, while CTU-ATU is willing to have bi-lateral meetings with the Department before the matter could be finalised. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for 30 November at the ELRC but has to be postponed due to the commitment of the parties to the ELRC and the ELRC to a Portfolio Committee engagement meeting with education stakeholders.
01 December 2016 - NW2670
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(a) What was the average amount of time taken to complete cases of (i) fraudulent qualifications, (ii) sexual misconduct and (iii) physical assault against educators reported to the SA Council of Educators in each province in the (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, (cc) 2013-14, (dd) 2014-15 and (ee) 2015-16 financial years and (b) what is the total number of affected teachers who were struck off the roll as a result of completed cases?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) It takes about 30 to 45 days to finalise the deregistration process of an educator found to be in possession of fraudulent qualifications. The final decision to deregister an educator is taken by the SACE Council. (ii) & (iii) It takes on average three (3) months to finalise cases of sexual misconduct and physical assault. Some cases may take longer depending on the prevailing circumstances of each case.
(b) The total number of educators struck off the roll during (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, (cc) 2013-14, (dd) 2014-15 and (ee) 2015-16 is as follows:
2011/12
Educators struck off indefinitely: 31
Educators struck off but may re-apply after a certain period: 01
2012/13
Educators struck off indefinitely: 27
Educators struck off but may re-apply after a certain period: 01
2013/14
Educators struck off indefinitely: 03
Educators struck off but may re-apply after a certain period: 06
2014/15
Educators struck off indefinitely: 10
Educators struck off but may re-apply after a certain period: 18
2015/16
Educators struck off indefinitely: 25
Educators struck off but may re-apply after a certain period: 05
01 December 2016 - NW2460
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
How many international trips were undertaken by (i) the Chief Executive Officer, (ii) each executive and (iii) each board member of the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (aa) in the 2015 calendar year and (bb) since 1 January 2016 and (b) what was the (i) cost, (ii) purpose and (iii) detailed itinerary of each specified trip?
Reply:
(a)-(bb) There were no international trips undertaken by the Chief Executive Officer, executive or board members in the 2015 calendar year and to date.
(b) (i)-(iii) Not applicable.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2460 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
30 November 2016 - NW2220
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Finance
What is the total approved budget for the takeover of the payment of grants by the SA Social Security Agency from Net1 for the (a) 2015-16, (b) 2016-17, (c) 2017-18 and (d) 2018-19 financial years?
Reply:
The amount originally planned for spending by SASSA and for payment contractors is shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Original planned spending by SASSA in total and for payment contractors.
R' 000 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
2018/19 |
|
Audited Outcome |
Budget |
Estimates |
Estimates |
Total expenditure/ budgets |
6,686,478 |
7,351,089 |
7,697,571 |
7,911,091 |
Of which: payment Contractors |
2,025,559 |
2,179,364 |
2,202,043 |
2,329,761 |
Source: Data as at ENE 2016
SASSA will spend approximately R2.179 billion on payment contractors in 2016/17. In 2017/18 the Department of Social Development will transfer R7.697 billion to SASSA.
The Ministry of Social Development and SASSA need to respond on the specific spending amounts from SASSA’s budget and accumulated surpluses being used to build up systems in preparation to become the paymaster, and on related issues such as SASSA’s readiness to assume the paymaster role, what functions they intend to take over and which ones they will continue to contract out. The above figures, published in ENE 2016 are indicative since while Departmental Budgets are approved by Parliament, entity budgets are approved by Executive Authorities, in this case the line function Minister, Minister Dlamini.
30 November 2016 - NW2642
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
With reference to his reply to question 2518 on 15 November 2016, on what date will he make the specified socio-economic study available to the public?
Reply:
The Liquor Amendment Bill will be submitted to Cabinet in the first quarter of 2017. In terms of the cabinet process, the Socio Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) report must accompany all legislation. Once approved by Cabinet, the SEIAS report will be made available.
30 November 2016 - NW1967
Maimane, Mr MA to ask the Minister of Finance
(a)When did the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) make the first purchase of shares in the VBS Mutual Bank and (b) what is the current monetary value in Rands of the PIC’s 25,26% stake in the specified bank?
Reply:
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) have submitted the following information:
(a) VBS Mutual Bank was established in 1982 and traded as the Venda Building Society. The Government Pension Fund of Venda was a shareholder in the Venda Building Society. The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) became a shareholder in VBS Mutual Bank (VBS) with the enactment of the Government Employees Pension Law, 1996 (Act 21 of 1996) (GEPF Law) on the 1st of May 1996. Section 14 of the GEPF Law provided for the discontinuance of inter alia the Government Pension Fund of Venda as well as the Government Superannuation Fund of Venda and for these funds to be amalgamated into the Government Employees Pension Fund.
(b) As at 31 March 2016, the PIC had a 8.5% equity stake in VBS which was valued by external valuators at R4.123 million. The shareholding of 8.5% was due to a rights issue by VBS in which the PIC has not participated as at financial year end. The PIC has since resolved to participate in the rights issue, which will result in the PIC restoring its equity stake to 25.26%. The value of this equity stake will be approximately R12.369 million.
30 November 2016 - NW1725
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether the National Treasury’s specialised audit services conducted any forensic investigations and/or performance audits in the (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15 and (c) 2015-16 financial years; if not, why not; if so, in respect of each specified forensic investigation and/or performance audit completed, (i) what was the purpose of each specified investigation and/or audit and (ii) when was each specified investigation and/or audit completed; (2) whether a report was produced in respect of each completed investigation and/or audit; if so, (a) what is the title of each report and (b) what were the main findings and recommendations in each case?
Reply:
(1) (a) 2013-14 financial year; refer to the previous response of the Minister of Finance for Question number: 1389 NW1602E], dated 17 April 2015.
(b) 2014-15 financial year; refer to the previous response of the Minister of Finance for Question number: 1389 NW1602E], dated 17 April 2015.
(c) 2015-16 financial year Refer to attached Annexure B for (i); (ii) & (iii)
(2) (a) Refer to Annexure A in respect of 2013-14 and 2014-15 financial years, and Annexure B in respect of 2015-16 financial year.
(b) All the cases were conducted on behalf of client departments, municipalities or entities. National Treasury is an agent and not the owner of the reports. Therefore, the respective client departments, as reflected on Annexure A and B should be responsible for responding to the question, as the reports contained detailed findings and recommendations.
30 November 2016 - NW2607
Atkinson, Mr P to ask the Minister of Economic Development
With reference to his reply to question 2291 on 8 November 2016, what was the total financial cost incurred by the Industrial Development Corporation for conducting the specified 126 investigations as at the latest specified date?
Reply:
As stated on 8 November 2016 in response to question 2291, all of the investigations were conducted by the in-house forensic audit team who report to the Head of Internal Audit at the IDC. Consequently, no additional financial cost was incurred by the Industrial Development Corporation for conducting the 126 investigations except for the normal remuneration the investigators receive as employees of the Industrial Development Corporation.
-END-
30 November 2016 - NW2530
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Finance
What are the full relevant details of the formula that was used to determine the distribution of funds to each province through the Division of Revenue Act, Act 3 of 2016?
Reply:
Funds from the fiscus are allocated to provinces through the provincial equitable share and provincial conditional grants. The provincial equitable share and a number of provincial conditional grants use formulas to determine the allocations to individual provinces.
The provincial equitable share is however the main source of revenue for meeting provincial expenditure responsibilities. To ensure that allocations are fair, the equitable share is allocated through a formula using objective data on the context and demand for services in each of the nine provinces. A full description of the calculation of the provincial equitable share formula for each financial year is contained in the Explanatory Memorandum to the Division of Revenue Bill, which is tabled in Parliament on Budget Day. The details of the provincial equitable share formula used to determine the allocations to individual provinces for the 2016 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), as contained in the Division of Revenue Act, Act 3 of 2016, can be found in the Explanatory Memorandum of the 2016 Division of Revenue Bill, pages 74 – 81, which was released on 2016 Budget Day (24 February 2016) (attached hereto see link).
http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW2530Annexure-161130.pdf
30 November 2016 - NW2090
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Finance
What amount did (a) the National Treasury and (b) each entity reporting to him spend 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?
Reply:
NATIONAL TREASURY
The total amounts spent by the National Treasury (RSA Retail Savings Bonds Directorate) for the period in question is presented in table 1 and 2 below
Table 1: Amount Spent On Advertising in 2015-16
2015 - 16 FINANCIAL YEAR |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
AFRICA NEWS NETWORK 7 CHANNEL |
|
|
R - |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
TV SPEND (VAT Inclusive) |
|
|
R 5,841,989.30 |
|
SABC STATIONS |
|
|
R 3,594,936.00 |
|
E-TV |
|
|
R 1,370,245.81 |
|
DSTV CHANNELS |
|
|
R 876,807.49 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
R 5,841,989.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
RADIO SPEND (VAT Inclusive) |
|
|
R 9,800,022.96 |
|
SABC NATIONAL RADIO STATIONS |
|
|
R 3,201,503.40 |
|
REGIONAL RADIO STATIONS |
|
|
R 3,160,363.19 |
|
COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS |
|
|
R 3,438,156.37 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
R 9,800,022.96 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
GRAND TOTAL SPEND |
|
|
R 15,642,012.26 |
Table 2: Amount Spent On Advertising from 1 April 2016
1ST APRIL 2016 |
|
|||
1 |
AFRICA NEWS NETWORK 7 CHANNEL |
|
|
R - |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
TV SPEND (VAT Inclusive) |
|
|
R 609,500.00 |
|
SABC STATIONS |
|
|
R 459,500.00 |
|
ETV |
|
|
R - |
|
DSTV |
|
|
R 150,000.00 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
R 609,500.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
RADIO SPEND (VAT Inclusive) |
|
|
R - |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SABC NATIONAL RADIO |
|
|
R - |
|
REGIONAL RADIO STATIONS |
|
|
R - |
|
COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS |
|
|
R - |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
R - |
|
|
|
|
|
|
GRAND TOTAL SPEND |
|
|
R 609,500.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
ASB
The Accounting Standards Board has not spent any money on advertising in the 2016-16 financial year and since 1 April 2016.
CBDA
The CBDA have not advertised in terms of point (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) in the 2015-16 financial year and since 1 April 2016.
DBSA
The Communications and Marketing unit of the Development Bank of Southern Africa wishes to report as follows regarding the spending on advertising on the below listed platforms during the 2015/16 financial year:
- Africa News Network 7 channel, Zero (R0.00)
- SA Broadcasting Corporation Zero (R0.00)
(aa) television channels, Zero (R0.00)
(bb) radio stations, Zero (R0.00)
- national commercial radio stations, Zero (R0.00)
- community, Zero (R0.00)
(aa) television Zero, (R0.00)
(bb) radio stations
(aaa), Zero, (R0.00)
And since April 2016, the communications and marketing unit of the development Bank of Southern Africa wishes to report as follows regarding the spending on advertising since April 2016:
(aa) television channels (CNBC – R331 752 for World Economic Forum Africa
in May 2016.
FAIS OMBUD
The FAIS OMBUD has not spent any money on advertising in the 2016-16 financial year and since 1 April 2016
FIC
The FIC has not spent any money on advertising in the 2016-16 financial year and since 1 April 2016
FSB
Financial Service Board (FSB)
2015/16 (aaa) |
April – August 2016 (bbb) |
|
(i) |
Nil |
Nil |
(ii) (aa) |
Nil |
Nil |
(bb) |
Nil |
Nil |
(iii) Power FM |
R 45 486 |
Nil |
(iv) Community (aa) television (bb) radio stations |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
GEPF
The GEPF has not spent any money on advertising in the 2016-16 financial year and since 1 April 2016
GPAA
Africa News Network 7 channel,
None
(ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation
(aa) television channels
None
(bb) radio stations,
2015/16 Financial year R1 235 223
2016/17 Financial year R569 231
(iii) National commercial radio stations and
None
(iv) Community
(aa) television
None
(bb) radio stations
2015/16 financial year R188 096
2016/17 financial year R286 654
(aaa) in the 2015-16 financial year and
R1 423 319
(bbb) since 1 April 2016?
R855 885
IRBA
The IRBA has not spent any money on advertising in the 2016-16 financial year and since 1 April 2016
LAND BANK
- Amounts spent on various media houses, radio and television stations by the Land Bank during the Financial Year 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 respectively.
- During the financial year 2015/2016 the Land Bank spent R711 559.57 specifically on the following items:
- General Advertising;
- Print Advertising; and
- Event sponsorships and promotion related advertising.
- There was no amount paid to ANN7 during the 2015/16 financial year; and
- No amount paid to the SABC either.
(aa) No amount paid to any television channel; and
(bb) No amount paid to any radio station, be it commercial, national or community radio during the 2015/16 Financial Year.
(bbb) The Land Bank spent a total amount of R147 684.80 during the current financial year (2016/17) from April 2016 to date. The breakdown is as follows:
- R14 780.00 for an advert in the Farmer’s Weekly; and
- R132 904.80 for an advert in the Business Day.
All the interviews that the Executive Managers of the Land Bank had with either the SABC, CNBC Africa, Business Day TV or ANN7 were free of charge. Our Executives were invited into the studios at no cost due to the topical nature of what was being discussed. Most of those interviews were carried out during the current financial year (2016/2017).
PFA
Question |
(aaa) |
(bbb) |
(b) (i) |
R Nil |
R Nil |
(b) (ii) (aa) |
R Nil |
R Nil |
(b) (ii) (bb) |
R23 777.55 |
R Nil |
(b) (iii) |
R Nil |
R Nil |
(b) (iv) (aa) |
R Nil |
R Nil |
(b) (iv) (bb) |
R 11 037.36 |
R Nil |
PIC
The PIC has not spent money for advertising on any television channel or radio station, in the 2015-16 financial year as well as from 1 April 2016 to date.
SAA
For: South African Airways
2015 – 2016 Financial year:
- Africa News Network 7 Channels R0.00
- SA Broadcasting Corporation (2015/16)
(aa) Television R712 000.00
(bb) Radio R6 306 966.08
- National commercial radio station ( non SABC) R13 695 561.09
- Community
(aa) Television R0.00
(bb) Radio R0.00
(aaa) Financial year 2015 – 16 R0.00
(bbb) Since 1 April 2016 R0.00
2016 till date:
- Africa News Network 7 Channels R0.00
- SA Broadcasting Corporation (2015/16)
(aa) Television R1 932 000.00
(bb) Radio R4 822 518.60
- National commercial radio station ( non SABC) R8 396 152.42
- Community
(aa) Television R0.00
(bb) Radio R0.00
(aaa) Financial year 2015 – 16 R0.00
(bbb) Since 1 April 2016 R0.00
SARS
Response from the South African Revenue Service (SARS)
(aaa) – 2015-16 financial year |
(bbb) – 1 April 2016 – 27 Sep |
(b)(i) No advertising placed, no funds spent |
(b)(i) No advertising placed, no funds spent |
(b)(ii) (aa) R 6 413 674.51 |
(b)(ii) (aa) R 1 961 340.08 |
(b)(ii) (bb) R 7 076 710.31 |
(b)(ii) (bb) R 4 131 478.43 |
(b)(iii) R 13 308 260.39 |
(b)(iii) R 8 716 784.06 |
(b)(iv)(aa) No advertising placed, no funds spent |
(b)(iv)(aa) No advertising placed, no funds spent |
(b)(iv)(bb) R 80 468.36 |
(b)(iv)(bb) R 33 667.09 |
SASRIA
2015/2016 Financial Year
Channel |
Amount spent |
SABC TV |
R218 500 |
SABC Radio |
R308 896 |
African Business Channel (Business Day TV) |
R400 000 |
African Business News (CNBC) |
R550 000 |
Total |
R 1 477 396 |
April 2016 to date
Channel |
Amount spent |
African Business Channel (Business Day TV) |
R450 000 |
SABC Radio |
R273 824 |
Primedia (702) |
R146 314 |
Radmark Media House (Kaya FM) |
R141 360 |
Total |
R 737 674 |
TAX OMBUD
The Office of the Tax Ombud has spent as follows;
Media Channels |
2015/16 |
Since 1 April 2016 |
|
R0 |
R0 |
|
||
(aa) Television channels |
R0 |
R0 |
(bb) Radio Stations |
R1 457 483.78 |
R0 |
|
R1 359 744.43 |
R0 |
|
||
(aa) Television |
R0 |
R0 |
(bb) Radio stations |
R130 040.84 |
R0 |
30 November 2016 - NW1998
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Finance
What is the current status of the investigation into an incident of possible fraud reported to the SA Revenue Service (details furnished)?
Reply:
This response has been submitted by the South African Revenue Service and cannot be verified by the Ministry of Finance.
Due to the secrecy provisions contained in Section 69 of the Tax Administration Act No. 28 of 2011, SARS is prohibited from disclosing any taxpayer information (Including whether or not a taxpayer is subject to an audit/ investigation) to any person other than a SARS official. SARS is, therefore, unfortunately not in a position to respond to the above request.