Questions and Replies
10 October 2016 - NW1925
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to her reply to question 1028 on 25 April2016, (a) when did the specified launch take place and (b) by when will applications open for interprovincial transport services?
Reply:
(a) The National Public Transport Regulator was operationalised on 29th July 2016 to receive applications for tourism transport services.
(b) Applications for inter-provincial transport services will be phased in at a later stage once the Minister of Public Service and Administration has approved the creation of additional capacity to carry out all other functions of the NPTR.
07 October 2016 - NW2122
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
By what date is she going to eradicate the bucket system in Grave Yard and Marikana informal settlements in the North West?
Reply:
The Bucket Eradication Programme is focusing on the eradication of bucket toilets in FORMAL areas and not informal areas. The North West Department of Human Settlement together with the relevant municipality should put measures in place to address the upgrading or the relocation of the informal settlement.
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07 October 2016 - NW2052
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Whether each Head of Department (HOD) of his department signed a performance agreement since their appointment; if not, (a) what is the total number of HODs who have not signed performance agreements, (b) what is the reason in each case, (c) what action has he taken to rectify the situation and (d) what consequences will the specified HOD face for failing to sign the performance agreements; if so, (i) when was the last performance assessment of each HOD conducted and (ii) what were the results in each case; (2) whether any of the HODs who failed to sign a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the specified rate; (3) whether any of the HODs who signed a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the rate?
Reply:
- Yes the Acting HOD signed a performance agreement for his acting period starting 1 April 2016. No performance assessment has been conducted since the appointment is for this financial period.
- Not applicable
- Not applicable. Acting DG only appointed from 1 April 2016
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07 October 2016 - NW2070
Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(1)Whether each Head of Department (HOD) of her department signed a performance agreement since their appointment; if not, (a) what is the total number of HODs who have not signed performance agreements, (b) what is the reason in each case, (c) what action has she taken to rectify the situation and (d) what consequences will the specified HOD face for failing to sign the performance agreements; if so, (i) when was the last performance assessment of each HOD conducted and (ii) what were the results in each case; (2) whether any of the HODs who failed to sign a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the specified rate; (3) whether any of the HODs who signed a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the rate?
Reply:
(1) The HOD signed a performance agreement (PA) for the 2016/2017 performance management cycle. The PA was signed and submitted to the Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation within the due date.
(a) N/A. There is one HOD and she was compliant
(b) N/A. The HOD was compliant
(c) N/A. The HOD was compliant
(d) N/A. The HOD was compliant
(i) The last assessment that was conducted for the HOD was for the period 23 September 2015 until 31 March 2016 at the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) – The Director General was appointed in the Department of Small business Development on 23 September 2015.
(ii) The outcome of the assessment at DSBD: 142%, Above Expectation. The employee will qualify for notch progression on condition that the following requirements were met:
- Submission of her Performance Agreement at the beginning of the cycle by the due date (this must be confirmed and relevant documents must be submitted by the previous Department); and
- The submission and moderation of her first bi-annual appraisal (must be confirmed and relevant documents must be submitted by the previous Department).
No outcomes have yet been processed for the HOD by the DBSD. Also, the HOD will not be paid a cash bonus, since the DPSA has not yet issued any directive for HODS in respect of this matter.
(2) No. The HOD was compliant with submission of performance agreement and no performance bonus has been received since appointment.
(a) N/A
(b) N/A
(3) The HOD has not received a performance bonus since her appointment at the DSBD.
The HOD for DSBD did sign and submit her 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 Performance Agreements. No outcomes have yet been processed (see response at Question (1) (d) (ii)).
(a) N/A
(b) N/A
07 October 2016 - NW2078
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether each Head of Department (HOD) of her department signed a performance agreement since their appointment; if not, (a) what is the total number of HODs who have not signed performance agreements, (b) what is the reason in each case, (c) what action has she taken to rectify the situation and (d) what consequences will the specified HOD face for failing to sign the performance agreements; if so, (i) when was the last performance assessment of each HOD conducted and (ii) what were the results in each case; (2) whether any of the HODs who failed to sign a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the specified rate; (3) whether any of the HODs who signed a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the rate?
Reply:
(1) The Director General signed a performance agreement and was captured on Persal on 20 May 2016.
(1)(a) Nil.
(1)(b) Falls away.
(1)(c) Falls away.
(1)(d) Falls away.
(1)(e) Falls away.
(1)(e)(i) The last performance assessment of the HOD was for 2014/2015.
(1)(e)(ii) The Director General’s final score was 145% but did not receive a performance bonus in line with the Minister of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) directive. No pay progression was paid as the Director General was already remunerated on the maximum salary package of level 16 with no further salary progression possible.
(2) Falls away.
(3) Falls away.
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07 October 2016 - NW2060
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether each Head of Department (HOD) of her department signed a performance agreement since their appointment; if not, (a) what is the total number of HODs, who have not signed performance agreements, (b) what is the reason in each case, (c) what action has she taken to rectify the situation and (d) what consequences will the specified HOD face for failing to sign the performance agreements; if so, (i) when was the last performance assessment of each HOD conducted and (ii) what were the results in each case; (2) whether any of the HODs who failed to sign a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the specified rate; (3) whether any of the HODs who signed a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the rate?
Reply:
1. Yes all signed their performance agreements
(a) Nil
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Not Applicable
(d) Not Applicable
(i) April 2016
(ii) Satisfactory Performance
2. NONE
(a) And (b) Not Applicable
3. NONE
(a) And (b) Not Applicable
UNQUOTE
07 October 2016 - NW2017
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development:
What formal qualifications does each of his department’s (a) (i) Chief Financial Officers and /or (ii) Acting Chief Financial Officers and (b) (i) Directors- General and /or (ii) Acting Directors General possess?
Reply:
|
NAME AND SURNAME OF OFFICIAL |
POST NAME |
QUALIFICATIONS |
|
Mr Malcom Simpson |
Acting Director General |
|
|
Mr Steven Hlahane |
Acting Chief Financial Officer |
|
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07 October 2016 - NW2095
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What amount did (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her 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:
(a) The Department International Relations and Cooperation has not spent any money on advertising for both the department and its entity, the African Renaissance Fund, on the following:
(ii) Africa News Network 7 channel
(iii) SA Broadcasting Corporation
(aa) Television channels
(bb) Radio stations
(iii) National commercial radio stations
(iv) Community stations
(aa) Television
(bb) Radio stations
Unquote.
07 October 2016 - NW2012
Balindlela, Ms ZB to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
What formal qualification does each of his department’s (a)(i) Chief Financial Officer and/or Acting Chief Financial Officer; and (b)(i) Director-General and/or Acting Director-General possess
Reply:
(a)(i) Chief Financial Officer of the Department has the following qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce degree
- Masters of Business Administration
(b)(i) The Acting Director-General of the Department has the following formal qualification
- Secondary Teachers Diploma
- Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Honours Bachelor of Arts
- Masters of Arts degree.
07 October 2016 - NW2047
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
Whether each Head of Department (HOD) of his Department signed a performance agreement since their appointment; if not, (a) what is total number of HODs who have not signed performance agreements, (b) what is the reason in each case, (c) what action has he taken to rectify the situation and (d) what consequences will the specified HOD face for failing to sign the performance agreements; if so, (i) when was the last performance assessment of each HOD conducted and (ii) what were the results in each case; 2. Whether any of the HODs who failed to sign a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if not, what is position in this regard; if so (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the specified rate; 3. Whether any of the HODs who signed a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the rate?
Reply:
The national Departments have no HOD but Director Generals, this question is much more appropriate for the provinces.
- Currently, the department has no HOD; it has an Acting Director General (ADG) who has a performance agreement since his employment as Deputy Director General (DDG).
- There was no DG without signed performance agreement who was paid performance bonus.
- There was no performance bonus paid out
07 October 2016 - NW1795
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, in line with recommendation 14 of the report of the Ministerial Task Team to investigate allegations into the selling of posts of educators by members of teacher unions and departmental officials in provincial education departments, she is taking steps to ensure that (a) her department, (b) the Department of Higher Education and Training and (c) universities and other stakeholders, including unions, lead ongoing discussions aimed at developing a broad-based philosophy of education, consistent with our history and the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, which will underpin the education and training of educators and shape the practice of education in public schools throughout South Africa; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
ANSWER (a)(b)(c)
The Policy on the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ) in Appendix A describes the Community, citizenship and pastoral role of teachers as follow: “The Educator will practice and promote a critical, committed and ethical attitude towards developing a sense of respect and responsibility towards others.” The Department of Basic Education (DBE) will work with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the South African Council for Educators (SACE) to ensure that the training of new teachers adheres to the Policy.
The DBE, the DHET and other stakeholders are also collaborating in a SACE-led process to develop a set of professional standards for teachers’ practice that is theoretically informed, contextually appropriate and widely accepted by stakeholders. A set of professional practice standards will enable teachers to develop a shared understanding of what they should know, and be able to do, with regards to their work in the South African education system including ethical considerations.
The DBE will also collaborate with SACE to ensure that the Code of Ethics is foregrounded during World Teacher Day and as part of celebrations during Teachers’ Month.
07 October 2016 - NW2006
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)(a) What levels of E.Coli were detected in the water quality tests done for the Louise Road Dam in Del Judor in the Emalahleni Local Municipality in Mpumalanga in each month during the period 1 April 2016 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) on what date was each such test conducted; (2) whether any risks to drinking water quality were detected in any of the specified tests conducted during the specified period; if so, in each case, what (a) risks were detected, (b) sources of risk have been identified and (c) is being done to address each risk?
Reply:
(1) My Department does not conduct tests for E. Coli on the Louise Road Dam, the dam was formed as a result of an unrehabilitated quarry. However, emergency samples were taken on 23 September 2016 to ascertain the levels of E. Coli in the dam.
(2)(a) None
(2)(b) None, my Department has no data in terms of the risks detected for the Louise Road Dam as it is not part of the two (2) sampling points where samples are taken on monthly basis for the drinking water compliance monitoring.
(2)(c) None
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07 October 2016 - NW2087
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Economic Development:
What amount did (a) his department 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:
The Economic Development Department, the Competition Tribunal and ITAC did not spend any amount on advertising on the ANN7 channel, SABC and or community television and radio stations.
Spending details for the Competition Commission were mostly for the 2015 4th BRICS Competition Conference, the Private Healthcare Inquiry and the Grocery Retail Inquiry. The IDC spent advertising amounts for the 75 years of development funding. Details are provided below.
Competition Commission
|
(aaa) 2015 / 2016 Financial Year |
(bbb) April 2016 to date |
||
|
(i) |
Africa News Network 7 Channel |
R 250 000. 00 |
0 |
|
(ii)(aa) |
SA Broadcasting Corporation Television |
0 |
0 |
|
(ii)(bb) |
SABC Radio stations |
R 492 369.50 |
R 490 749.80 |
|
(iii) |
National Commercial radio stations |
R 684 563.04 |
R 94 100.00 |
|
(iv)(aa) |
Community television |
0 |
0 |
|
(iv) (bb) |
Community radio stations |
2 800 00 |
391 089.50 |
|
SUB TOTAL |
R 1 429 732 .54 |
R 975 939.30 |
|
|
GRAND TOTAL |
R 2 405 671. 84 |
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)
|
|
(aaa) 2015 / 2016 Financial Year |
(bbb) April 2016 to date |
|
|
(i) |
Africa News Network 7 Channel |
R 980 400 |
0 |
|
(ii)(aa) |
SA Broadcasting Corporation Television |
R 2 402 606 |
R 8 587 620 |
|
(ii)(bb) |
SABC Radio stations |
R 3 576 089 |
R 9 939 637 |
|
(iii) |
National commercial radio stations |
R 166 531 |
R 1 477 582 |
|
(iv)(aa) |
Community television |
0 |
0 |
|
(iv)(bb) |
Community radio stations |
R 134 509 |
R 469 214 |
|
SUB TOTAL |
R 7 260 135 |
R 20 474 053 |
|
|
GRAND TOTAL |
R 27 734 188 |
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07 October 2016 - NW2007
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What (a) are the reasons for the recent water shortages experienced in (i) the Emalahleni Local Municipality and (ii) Amsterdam in the Mkhondo Local Municipality in Mpumalanga and (b) steps is her department taking to manage the water shortages in each case?
Reply:
(a)(i) The recent water shortages experienced in Emalahleni Local Municipality was due to the following reasons:
- There were two major leaks on the bulk lines at Oliphant’s Drive main entrance to Bankenveld Golf Estate where the line was leaking back into the Witbank Dam through storm water channel which made it difficult to trace the leak. The second major leak was on the bulk feeder line to Phola/Ogies where fittings were stolen for scrap metals.
- Power failure at the Grobler Substation which affected the pumping of water at Point B which is a feeder reservoir to Point C resulting in water shortages.
- The municipality also depends on mines to augment portable water supply. However, for the last three weeks, the Municipality has not been receiving constant water supply from the mines due to dropping of ground raw water from the mines owing to the drought.
- Whilst the Municipality was experiencing the above mentioned challenges, Point D Reservoir which is the command reservoir was flooded on the night of
11 September 2016 at 23h00 due to a bursting of a pipe in one of the delivery pipe which affected the whole of eMalahleni.
(a)(ii) A valve on the pipeline from the Westoe Dam was broken and after the repair, it took two days for the community to receive water due to reservoirs that should be filled up in the private farms before it could reach the community.
(b) It is envisaged that construction the Mkhondo Bulk Water Supply will start in 2017/18 financial and end in 2019/20 financial year.
In eMalahleni Local Municipality – Currently there is eMalahleni Bulk Water supply under construction. It will be completed in 2018/19 financial year.
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07 October 2016 - NW1786
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)Whether, in line with recommendation 5 of the Report of the Ministerial Task Team to Investigate Allegations into the Selling of Posts of Educators by Members of Teachers Unions and Departmental Officials in Provincial Education Departments, dated 18 May 2016, she requires all provinces to complete and implement their delegations’ frameworks in line with the Cabinet-approved 2013 public administrations delegations’ framework; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) has she adjusted the education sector legislation accordingly?
Reply:
(1) The project to implement delegations’ frameworks in line with the Cabinet-approved 2013 public administrations delegations’ framework, was carried out by the Department of Public Service and Administration and all Provincial Departments were invited to attend the briefing sessions.
(2) No, there is no need to adjust the education legislation as Section 36 of the Employment of Educators Act 1998 (the Act), already empowers the Minister, the Director-General, the Member of the Executive Council and the Head of Department to delegate their duties to relevant official under their control. In relation to recommendation 5 of the Ministerial Task Team, Section 36 (4) in particular empowers a Head of Department to delegate to any person in the service of the Provincial Department of Education any power conferred upon the Head of Department by or under the Act, on such conditions as the Head of Department may determine; or authorise the said person to perform any duty assigned to the Head of Department by or under the Act.
07 October 2016 - NW2084
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Communications
What amount did (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her 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:
(a) The Department of Communications (DoC)
The DoC spent R958 689.84 on The New Age Business Briefing in May 2016.
The Government Communications and Information System (GCIS)
(i) Africa News Network 7 Channel,
(aa) Television Channels: R0 for 2015/16 and R0 for 2016/17
(bb) Radio Stations: R0 for 2015/16 and R0 for 2016/17
(ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation
(aa) television channels: R0 for 2015/16 and R0 for 2016/17
(bb) radio stations: R0 for 2015/16 and R964 782 for 2016/17)
(iii) National Commercial Radio Stations
(aa) Television: R0 for 2015/16 and R0 for 2016/17
(bb) Radio Stations: R0 for 2015/16 and R0 for 2016/17
(iv) Community
(aa) Television: R59 776.80 for 2015/16 and R0 for 2016/17
(bb) Radio Stations: R2 755 595.75 for 2015/16) and R778 551.49 2016/017
(b) Entities
Brand South Africa (BrandSA)
(i) N/A
(ii) N/A
(bb) N/A in 2015-16 financial year
- April 2016 to date spend is as follows:
- Metro FM – R331 710.00
- Thobela FM - R57 993.00
- UMhlobo Wenene - R86 073.00
- Ukhozi FM - R160 901.00
- 5FM - R80 880.00
(iii) N/A
(iv) (aa) & (bb) N/A
Film and Publication Board (FPB)
(i) N/A
(ii) Total of R1 263 268.76 for the on line policy for the (aaa) 2015/16 financial year.
(aa) R173 394 (Television)
(bb) R1 263 268.76 (Radio)
(iii) N/A
(iv) (aa) N/A
(iv) (bb) N/A
(aaa) As per point (ii)
(bbb) N/A
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
(i) N/A
(ii)
(aa) N/A
(bb) R 136 597.13 on SABC radio stations on 17/12/2015
R 63 035.00 on SABC radio stations on 15/04/2016.
(iii) N/A
(iv)
(aaa) R 136 597.13
(bbb) R 63 035.00
Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA)
(i) N/A
(ii) N/A
(iii) N/A
(iv) N/A
South African Broadcasting Corporation
- N/A
- N/A
- N/A
- N/A
MR NN MUNZHELELE MR D LIPHOKO
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING] DIRECTOR-GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS GCIS
DATE: DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
07 October 2016 - NW2088
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Energy
What amount did (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her 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:
The Department of Energy and all its entities spent R4 287 349.78 on advertising within the 2015/16 Financial Year.
07 October 2016 - NW2082
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE
1. What amount did (a) his department 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:
(a) My department has spent the following amounts on advertising:
(i) Africa News Network 7 Channel
(aaa) 2015-16 Financial year is R0.00
(bbb) Since 1 April 2016 to date is R0.00
(ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation:
(aa) Television Channels
(aaa) 2015-16 Financial year is R549 494.34
(bbb) Since 1 April 2016 to date is R32 640.00
(bb) Radio Stations
(aaa) 2015-16 Financial year is R864 000.00
(bbb) Since 1 April 2016 to date is R0.00
(iii) National Commercial Radio Stations:
(aaa) 2015-16 Financial year is R165 000.00
(bbb) Since 1 April 2016 to date is R 0.00
(iv) Community channels:
(aa)Television
(aaa) 2015-16 Financial year is R147 000.00
(bbb) Since 1 April 2016 to date is R0.00
(bb) Radio Stations
(aaa) 2015-16 Financial year is R640 000.00
(bbb) Since 1 April 2016 to date is R0.00
b) The entities reporting to the Department have spent the following amounts on advertising 2015/16 FINANCIAL YEAR
|
ENTITY |
ANN7 Channel |
SABC TV Channels |
SABC Radio Stations |
National Commercial Stations |
Community TV channels |
Community Radio Stations |
|
AFRIKAANS TAALMUSEUM EN MONUMENT |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
FREEDOM PARK |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
0 |
R25 000.00 |
|
DITSONG MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
IZIKO MUSEUM |
R83 980.38 |
R12000 |
||||
|
KZN MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
LUTHULI MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R12, 082.97 |
NIL |
NIL |
R1,156.54 |
|
MSUNDUZI MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NATIONAL MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NATIONAL ENGLISH LITERARY MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NELSON MANDELA MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R28 002.54 |
|
ROBBEN ISLAND |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
SAHRA |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
WILLIAM HUMPHRY |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
WAR MUSEUM OF THE BOER REPUBLIC |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SOUTH AFRICA |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
SOUTH AFRICAN LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
ARTSCAPE |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
PACOFS |
||||||
|
THE PLAYHOUSE COMPANY |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R132 787.20 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
THE STATE THEATER |
R0 |
R0 |
R285 000 |
R309 403 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FOUNDATION |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
WINDYBROW |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
THE MARKET THEATRE |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R101 639 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NATIONAL HERITAGE COUNCIL |
R0 |
R0 |
R170 895.00 |
|||
|
TOTAL |
R0 |
R0 |
R297 082.97 |
R798 704.83 |
R0 |
R66 159.08 |
b) The entities reporting to the Department have spent the following amounts on advertising SINCE APRIL 2016/17
|
ENTITY |
ANN7 Channel |
SABC TV Channels |
SABC Radio Stations |
National Commercial Stations |
Community TV channels |
Community Radio Stations |
|
AFRIKAANS TAALMUSEUM EN MONUMENT |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
FREEDOM PARK |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R149 000.00 |
0 |
R10 000.00 |
|
DITSONG MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
IZIKO MUSEUM |
R29 535.18 |
R3000 |
||||
|
KZN MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
LUTHULI MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R1,156.54 |
|
MSUNDUZI MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NATIONAL MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NATIONAL ENGLISH LITERARY MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NELSON MANDELA MUSEUM |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R39 000 |
|
ROBBEN ISLAND |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
SAHRA |
R0 |
R206 161.36 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
WILLIAM HUMPHRY |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
WAR MUSEUM OF THE BOER REPUBLIC |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SOUTH AFRICA |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
SOUTH AFRICAN LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
ARTSCAPE |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
PACOFS |
Awaiting response |
|||||
|
THE PLAYHOUSE COMPANY |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
THE STATE THEATRE |
R0 |
R0 |
R399 000 |
R171 000 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FOUNDATION |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
Power FM R490 000.00 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
WINDYBROW |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
THE MARKET THEATRE |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
R281 377 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL |
R0 |
R0 |
R291 042.00 |
R0 |
R0 |
R0 |
|
TOTAL |
R0 |
R206 161.36 |
R690 042.00 |
R1 120 912.18 |
R0 |
R53156.54 |
|
GRAND TOTAL |
R0 |
R206161.36 |
R1040281.51 |
R1770617.01 |
R0 |
R119315.62 |
07 October 2016 - NW2025
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What formal qualifications does each of her department’s (a)(i) Chief Financial Officers and/or (ii) acting Chief Financial Officers and (b)(i) Directors-General and/or (ii) acting Directors-General possess?
Reply:
Mr KE Mahoai (Act DG):
- Matric
- Management Development Programme (certificate) – UNISA Graduate School of Business
- MA – California State University Sacramento
- BED – University of Limpopo
- BA Paed – University of Limpopo
Mr CT Ramashau (CFO):
- Matric
- Bachelor of Commerce – University of Venda
- University Education Diploma – University of Venda
07 October 2016 - NW1794
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, in line with recommendation 13 of the report of the Ministerial Task Team to Investigate Allegations into the Selling of Posts of Educators by Members of Teacher Unions and Departmental Officials in Provincial Education Departments, she is taking steps to ensure that (a) those persons who are appointed to district and provincial offices should be required to demonstrate their capacity to carry out the job for which they have applied, (b) there is no political appointments nor cadre deployments, (c) people persons employed in district and provincial posts are accountable to their employer and are assessed regularly and (d) the role of circuit offices is redefined in a way that eases pressure on the district office in terms of managing employment relations closer to institutions and/or schools; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(a) In 2013, the Minister gazetted a policy on the Organisation, Roles and Responsibilities of Education Districts. Chapter four (4) of the National Education Policy Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996) outlines the District organisation, Functions and Delegation which enables the District officials to demonstrate their capacity to carry out responsibilities with which they are entrusted. In addition to this policy, there are Performance Management and Development Systems (PMDS) for both employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No. 104 of 1994) as amended and those employed in terms of the Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998 as amended. These systems manage and develop the performance of the employees with the view to achieving both individual and institutional excellence, which also serve as a process of continuous appraisal. The performance standards in the PMDS are specific, measurable, attainable and reasonable so that an employee knows exactly what is expected of him or her.
(b) Department has taken the following steps in order to curb political appointments and/or cadre deployment:
- Published standards for principals which will enhance the Professional Image and Competencies of School Principals;
- Requirement that aspirant principals must undergo competency tests; and
- Drafted the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA) which among others, aims to amend the roles of School Governing Bodies (SGB’s) and departmental officials in appointments.
The Department also envisage doing the following:
- Revision of appointment procedures;
- Review the collective agreement about the selection criteria for the appointment of School Management Teams and how the interview panels are constituted;
- Vetting of panel members; and
- Creating a pool of panellist to serve on interview panels.
(c) As in (a) above, the Department is using a Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) to improve performance, thereby developing a culture of quality, identify areas of development and formulate a plan to ensure that this development takes place and to reward employees based on evidence of good performance. This is a system to manage and develop the performance of public service employees with the view to achieving both individual and institutional excellence, which also serves as a process of continuous appraisal. The performance standards in the PMDS are specific, measurable, attainable and reasonable so that an employee knows exactly what is expected of him or her. This system allows for quarterly assessment of employees work.
(d) The policy on the Organisational, Roles and Responsibilities of Education Districts outlines the circuit boundaries, size and norms in order to ensure effective service delivery and an appropriate span of control for circuits. This enables the circuit managers to carry out their responsibilities with ease.
07 October 2016 - NW2009
Rabotapi, Mr MW to ask the MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE
1.Whether his department played any role in the hosting of the Thank You SABC Music Concert held on 10 September 2016 at the Orlando Stadium; if not, why not; if so, what (a) are the relevant details and (b) were the positive outcomes of his department’s participation in the specific concert? NW2320E
Reply:
- The Department did not play any role in the hosting of the Thank You SABC Music Concert that was held on 10 September 2016 at the Orlando Stadium. A request for support was received, however the DAC could not provide the funding requested due to financial constraints.
07 October 2016 - NW1934
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(a) On what basis is the annual budget received by a certain high school (name furnished) in Johannesburg from her department calculated and (b) how many learners (i) attend the school and (ii) are from disadvantaged homes?
Reply:
The response below is as per response provided by the Gauteng Provincial Education Department:
(a)
Dowerglen High School, EMIS number 700160572, is a fee charging school. The Department allocates the annual budget to a fee-charging school, in terms of the Amended National Norms and Standard for School Funding, 2006, by taking the school’s per/learner allocation (currently set at R590.00 per annum) and multiplies it by the total funded enrolment of learners in that school. The total becomes the annual budget allocation of that school.
(b) (i)
Based on the 10th Day Head-Count for 2016, the school has an enrolment of 472 learners.
(b) (ii)
There is currently no mechanism in the Department to identify learners in schools that come from disadvantaged families. However, the Regulations for the Exemption of Parents for the payment of School fees, 2005 provides for a Governing Body of a school to exempt learners who cannot afford to pay school fees on application and in terms of set criteria and to subsequently request for compensation from the Department.
07 October 2016 - NW2043
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What formal qualifications does each of her department’s (a)(i) Chief Financial Officers and/or (ii) acting Chief Financial Officers and (b)(i) Directors-General and/or (ii) acting Directors-General possess?
Reply:
(a)(i) Mr SV Mkhize, the Chief Financial Officer (Main Account), is in possession of a National Diploma Accountancy, Advanced Project Management Programme, and a Master Degree in Business Administration.
Mr M Mofokeng, the Chief Financial Officer (Water Trading Account), is in possession of a National Diploma Accountancy, and a B Tech in Business Administration.
(a)(ii) Ms MS Manukuza, the Acting Chief Financial Officer (Main Account), is a Chartered Accountant and is also in possession of a Bachelors of Commerce (Accounting), and an Honors in Bachelor of Accounting Sciences.
(b)(i) The post of Director-General is currently vacant.
(b)(ii) Mr SV Mkhize is currently acting as Director-General of Water and Sanitation, refer to (a)(i) above for qualifications.
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07 October 2016 - NW2073
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of State Security
(1) Whether each Head of Department (HOD) of his department signed a performance agreement since their appointment; if not, (a) what is the total number of HODs who have not signed performance agreements, (b) what is the reason in each case, (c) what action has he taken to rectify the situation and (d) what consequences will the specified HOD face for failing to sign the performance agreements; if so, (i) when was the last performance assessment of each HOD conducted and (ii) what were the results in each case; (2) Whether any of the HODs who failed to sign a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the specified rate; (3) Whether any of the HODs who signed a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the rate?
Reply:
1. The former Director General of State Security Agency was employed with effect from August 2013 and her contract was terminated through mutual agreement with effect from 15 August 2016. All the performance agreements for the periods 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 were signed and assessed.
The current Director General of State Security Agency was appointed on 26 September 2016 and his performance agreement is expected to be signed within the first 30 days of his appointment as per the regulatory framework.
2. This does not apply as performance agreements were signed as per (1) above.
The former Director-General received no performance rewards for the mentioned financial years. The final performance assessment for the former Director-General for the financial year 2016/17 is in the process of being finalised.
3. The current Director-General of the State Security Agency will only be assessed at the end of the financial year 2016/2017as per the regulatory framework.
07 October 2016 - NW1995
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Whether, with reference to the Public Protector’s Report No 21 of 2013 / 14 entitled Docked Vessels, the Competition Commission received a request from the Public Protector to investigate alleged collusive conduct by entities within a certain group (name furnished); if so (a) when was the specified request received and (b) what action has been taken by the Competition Commission? NW 2306E
Reply:
I am advised by the Office of thr Competition Commissioner of the following in respect to the question:
“On the 12th of March 2014, the Competition Commission (“Commission”) received information from the Public Protector contained in the “Docked Vessels” Report No. 21 of 2013/14 dated December 2013. The information suggested that Sekunjalo Investments Limited (“Sekunjalo Investments”), Sekunjalo Marine Services Consortium, Premier Fishing SA (Pty) Ltd (“Premier Fishing”) and Premier Fishing Consortium may have entered into an agreement to collude by discussing and coordinating the preparation of their respective bids to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (“DAFF”) in respect of a tender to supply marine patrol services to DAFF.
The Commission conducted an investigation and found that Premier Fishing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sekunjalo Investments and Sekunjalo Marine Services is a division of Sekunjalo Investments. Further, the Commission’s investigation revealed that Sekunjalo Marine Services Consortium and Premier Fishing Consortium are controlled by Sekunjalo Investments. Therefore, the firms suspected of collusive conduct are constituent firms within a single economic entity as contemplated in section 4(5) of the Competition Act 89 of 1999 as amended (“the Act”). Section 4(1) (b) of the Act, which prohibits collusive agreements such as the one alleged in this case, does not apply to constituent firms within a single economic entity.
Based on the above findings, the Commission decided not to refer the matter to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. The Public Protector was informed about the outcome of the Commission’s investigation on the 1st September 2016.”
-END-
07 October 2016 - NW1961
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether, with reference to the appointment of a board and chairperson for the proposed merger of the Mhlathuze and Umgeni water boards, she required that a selection panel be constituted in terms of section 3(1) of Schedule 1 of the Water Services Act, Act 108 of 1997, as amended; if not, why not; if so, (a)(i) on what date and (ii) in which media were the relevant notices referred to in section 2(1) of Schedule 1 of the specified act published and (b) what are the further relevant details regarding constituting the specified panel in terms of the requirements set out in section 3(7) of Schedule 1 of the specified act; (2) whether the specified panel received any nominations for board members; if not, why not; if so, (a) which nominees were included on the shortlist and (b)(i) when and (ii) where were the specified shortlisted nominees interviewed; (3) whether the specified panel made any recommendations to her with regard to the proposed appointments (a) to the specified board and/or (b) of a chairperson; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant
Reply:
(1) The appointment of the new Board and the Chairperson for the single KwaZulu-Natal Water Board has not yet commenced. However, it should be noted that an Independent Transitional Committee was appointed to provide strategic guidance and oversight during the establishment process. The Independent Transitional Committee consists of representatives from the Department of Water and Sanitation, KwaZulu-Natal Premier’s Office, KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Chairperson of the Board of Umgeni Water and the Chairperson of the Board of Mhlathuze Water so as to ensure the successful establishment of the single Water Board in KwaZulu-Natal.
The Chairperson of the Board of Mhlathuze Water was appointed as the Chairperson of the Independent Transitional Committee and the Chairperson of the Board of Umgeni Water was appointed as the Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Transitional Committee. In addition, in terms of the Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997) (WSA) as amended, Schedule 1 Section 3(1) is not applicable to the appointment of the Independent Transitional Committee.
The requirements set out in Schedule 1 Section 3(7) of the Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997) (WSA) as amended, is not applicable to the appointment of the Independent Transitional Committee.
(2) There is no new Board and Chairperson appointed for the single KwaZulu-Natal Water Board. The Independent Transitional Committee consists of representatives from the Department of Water and Sanitation, KwaZulu-Natal Premier’s Office, KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Chairperson of the Board of Umgeni Water and the Chairperson of the Board of Mhlathuze Water.
(3) Refer to answer in point (1) and (2) above.
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07 October 2016 - NW2005
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether the Minister has taken any steps against a certain person (name furnished), who was stationed at the South African Embassy in the Republic of Burundi at the time that alleged fraudulent travelling documents were produced for a certain person (name furnished) in 2014; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will she takesteps against thespecified person; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(a) At the time when the matter was reported to the Department, the official was placed on precautionary suspension pending outcome of the investigation. The investigation report recommended that one LRP be charged with misconduct for issuing fraudulent travelling documents to another person. Following the representations that the official made, the official’s precautionary suspension was withdrawn.
(a) Steps have been taken in that on 10 and 11 February 2015, a disciplinary hearing was conducted against the LRP and the chairperson found him guilty of the charges. The chairperson pronounced a sanction of dismissal against the LRP. The latter appealed against the dismissal sanction but the Appeal Authority confirmed the dismissal.
Unquote.
06 October 2016 - NW1939
Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Police
(1)How many visible policing (a) officers and (b) vehicles does the Bedfordview Police Station in Gauteng have for each of its sectors; (2) what is the minimum number of visible policing (a) officers and (b) vehicles that are supposed to be allocated to any sector; (3) (a) what is the shortfall of visible policing (i) officers and (ii) vehicles at the specified station and (b) by which date will the specified station receive its full complement in each case?
Reply:
(1)(a) Six members per sector which is a total of 24 members.
(1)(b) Three sector policing vehicles and one sector manager vehicle.
(2)(a) 12 Members per sector which is a total of 48 members.
(2)(b) Two vehicles per sector.
(3)(a)(i) 24 Members.
(3)(a)(ii) Three vehicles for sector policing and two vehicles for sector managers.
(3)(b) The new vehicles purchased for Bedfordview Police Station will be issued to the station by 31 March 2017. The province received an allocation of 1300 posts for new entry-level enlistments during the 2017/2018 period. The identified vacancies that exist will be filled with new entry-level enlistments.
06 October 2016 - NW1974
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Whether she has instituted an investigation into the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) following a protected disclosure by an employee; if not, why not; if so, (a) when will the specified investigation be concluded and (b) wo has been tasked with conducting the investigation; 2. Whether the findings of the investigation will be made public; if not, why not; 3. Whether the Chief Executive Officer of the CSIR has been informed of the nature of the specified disclosure; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?”
Reply:
1. A preliminary investigation to establish the veracity of the allegations made in the protected disclosure has been instituted by the Minister of Science and Technology and the CSIR Board.
(a) A preliminary investigation is still underway and the Minister is unable to ascertain the date within which the investigation will be concluded.
(b) The General Council of the Bar of South Africa has been briefed to conduct the preliminary investigation into the allegations made in the protected disclosure.
2. The Minister will advise Cabinet on the outcome of the preliminary investigation.
3. The CSIR Board as the Accounting Authority of the CSIR was advised of the protected disclosure.
06 October 2016 - NW1755
Mulder, Dr CP to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether ID smart cards are currently being issued to South African citizens born abroad; if not, (a) why not, (b) what steps he will take to address the problems in this regard and (c) by what date the ID smart cards will be issued to this category of South African citizens?
Reply:
(a-d) ID smart cards are currently issued to South African citizens born abroad. However, citizens born abroad can access the live capture system by applying in South Africa only and not abroad.
06 October 2016 - NW1946
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) second-hand cellphone stores within the Tembisa South Police Station precinct have been closed due to the owners not having a licence for second-hand goods, (b) arrests were made in this regard and (c) of the arrests resulted in convictions in the (i) 2014-15 and (ii) 2015-16 financial years?
Reply:
(a) No second-hand cellphone stores within the Tembisa South Police Station precinct have been closed due to the owners not having a licence for second-hand goods.
(b) Not applicable.
(c)(i) Not applicable.
(c)(ii) Not applicable.
06 October 2016 - NW2108
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of State Security
What amount did (a) his department 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:
The State Security Agency (SSA) has not spent funds on any television or radio stations as stated above.
06 October 2016 - NW1930
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)(a) What is the current status of the investigation into CAS 300/6/2016 opened at the Akasia Police Station and (b) what are the charges contained in the docket; (2) whether any suspects have been arrested to date; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) whether any (a) suspects or (b) witnesses have been interviewed; if not, why not, in each case; if so, (i) when and (ii) what are the further relevant details in each case; (4) when is the investigation anticipated to be finalised?
Reply:
(1)(a) The investigation into case docket, Akasia CAS 300/06/2016 has not yet been concluded. The injured victim, who is still in hospital due to injuries sustained in the motor vehicle collision, must assist with the re-construction of the collision scene.
(1)(b) The charge contained in the case docket is reckless and negligent driving of a motor vehicle.
(2) No suspects have been arrested or charged in this matter. It is normal procedure in the investigation of cases of this nature that the South African Police Service (SAPS) concludes the investigation and then refers the case docket to the Senior Public Prosecutor (SPP) for a decision on prosecution. Should the SPP decide to prosecute in the matter, a summons to appear in court is issued by the SPP which will then be served on the accused to appear in court on the pre-determined court date.
(3)(a) Yes, a possible suspect, the driver of the other motor vehicle was interviewed on 20 June 2016 and his statement obtained.
(3)(b) Yes, an independent eyewitness was interviewed on 20 June 2016 and his statement obtained.
(3)(b)(i) 20 June 2016.
(3)(b)(ii) Statements of the possible suspect and eyewitness have been obtained.
(4) The conclusion of this investigation is dependent on when the victim, who was injured in the collision, is discharged from hospital and his ability to assist with the re-construction of the collision scene.
06 October 2016 - NW1932
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether owners of firearms are required to sign forms indemnifying (a) any SA Police Service (SAPS) official, (b) the SAPS and/or (c) the Government of any (i) responsibility and/or (ii) legal action that may arise as a result of the firearm being in their possession when handing firearms over to the SAPS; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) what standard procedures has his department put in place for handing firearms over to the SAPS?
Reply:
(1) Yes, a person who is legally entitled to possess a firearm or ammunition in terms of the Firearms Control Act, 60 of 2000 and who is the owner of the firearm or ammunition may surrender that firearm or ammunition to (a) a police official (b) of the South African Police Service by the handing over of the firearm or ammunition to (c) a police station together with the applicable licence, permit or authorisation, together with the applicable form (SAPS 522 (a) – Surrendering of Firearm Item(s)).
(1)(i)-(ii) In all instances where a firearm or ammunition is surrendered to a police station, the circumstances may be investigated to establish whether an offence has been committed with or in respect of such firearm or ammunition. A receipt must be handed over to the person from whom the firearm and ammunition is received.
(2) National Instruction 3/2002 regulates the surrendering of firearms and/or ammunition to the South African Police Service.
06 October 2016 - NW2015
Atkinson, Mr P to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What formal qualifications does each of his department’s (a)(i) Chief Financial Officers and/or (ii) acting Chief Financial Officers and (b)(i) Directors-General and/or (ii) acting Directors-General possess?
Reply:
Department of Cooperative Governance
(a)(i) National Diploma: Government Finance
National Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting
B Tech: Business Administration
M Tech: Business Administration
(b)(i) Post currently vacant, with acting appointment
(b)(ii) Bachelor of Arts in Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts
Master of Public Administration
Department of Traditional Affairs
(a)(i) National Diploma: Commercial Practice
(b)(i) Bachelor of Arts
BA Honours in English
Master of Arts in English
D LITT in English
06 October 2016 - NW2112
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Transport
What amount did (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her 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:
(b) Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)
(i) None
(ii) None
(iii) Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited used the services of Classic FM to promote the company’s sponsorship and participation in the Aviation Outlook Africa Conference and Exhibition on 30 June – 1 July 2015. The company spent R200, 000.00 to sponsor the Classic Business Show as sponsorship leverage for the above mentioned conference and exhibition.
(iv) (aa) None
(bb) None
(aaa) None
(bbb) None
(b) Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)
|
B – Entity Reporting to The Minister |
(aaa) – 2015/16 |
(bbb) – from 1 April 2016 |
|
i |
None |
None |
|
ii |
None |
Yes |
|
aa |
None |
None |
|
bb |
None |
Yes(see below) |
|
iii |
None |
R90 000 (Metro FM) |
|
iv |
None |
Yes |
|
aa |
None |
None |
|
bb |
None |
R66 836 |
(b) South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
(a) Not applicable.
(b) South African Civil Aviation Authority.
(i) Nothing was spent on Africa News Network 7,
(ii) South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
(aa) R458 848.80 on SABC 1 and SABC 2; and
(bb) R180 000 on Motsweding FM,
(iii) Nothing was spent on National Commercial Radio Stations; and
(iv) (aa) Nothing was spent on community television stations; and
(bb) R321 500,00 was spent on advertising on the following radio stations: North West FM, Mafisa FM, Vaaltar FM, Star FM, Modiri FM, Lichvaal Stereo, Kopanong FM, Mmabatho FM, Mafikeng FM and North-West University FM;
(aaa) In the 2015-16 financial year, a total of R960 348.80 was spent on radio and TV advertising; and
(bbb) Since 1 April 2016 nothing was spent on radio and TV advertising.
06 October 2016 - NW2029
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Police
What formal qualifications does each of his department’s (a)(i) Chief Financial Officers and/or (ii) acting Chief Financial Officers and (b)(i) Directors-General and/or (ii) acting Directors-General possess?
Reply:
The formal qualifications of the department’s (a)(i) Chief Financial Officers and/or (ii) acting Chief Financial Officers and (b)(i) Directors-General and/or (ii) acting Directors-General are as follows:
(a)(i) Chief Financial Officer:
Bachelor of Commerce, 1994;
Honours Bachelor of Accounting science, 1997;
Higher Diploma in Law – International Tax Law, 2004;
Higher Diploma in Law – Tax Law, 2002; and
Qualifying Examination and Practical Training- Public Accountant’s and Auditor’s Board- 1999.
(a)(ii) Acting Chief Financial Officer:
Not Applicable – no acting incumbent.
(b)(i) Director General (Suspended)
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work – 1980;
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Social Science – 1986;
Magister Artium (Socialis Scientiae) – 1993; and
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, 1997.
(b)(ii) Acting Director General
National Diploma in Police Administration – 1992; and
Bachelor of Administration (Public Administration) – 2013.
06 October 2016 - NW2099
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Police
What amount did (a) his department 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:
(a) The South African Police Service spent the following amounts on advertising.
(aaa) In the 2015/2016 financial year:
|
Africa News Network 7 |
R958 662,84 |
|
|
(ii)(aa) |
SABC Television |
R744 705,00 |
|
(ii)(bb) |
SABC Radio |
R669 718,65 |
|
Commercial Radio |
R122 351,00 |
|
|
(iv)(aa) |
Community Television |
R0,00 |
|
(iv)(bb) |
Community Radio |
R627 000,00 |
|
Grand Total |
R3 122 437,49 |
|
|
(bbb) For the period 1 April 2016 to 30 August 2016: |
||
|
Africa News Network 7 |
R958 662,84 |
|
|
(ii)(aa) |
SABC Television |
R912 000,00 |
|
(ii)(bb) |
SABC Radio |
R0,00 |
|
Commercial Radio |
R0,00 |
|
|
(iv)(aa) |
Community Television |
R0,00 |
|
(iv)(bb) |
Community Radio |
R0,00 |
|
Grand Total |
R1 870 662,84 |
06 October 2016 - NW1883
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether he is aware of the fact that the SA Police Service is referring some criminal offences directly to the courts without conducting a proper investigation and making an entry in the crime register; if not, why not; if so, (a) how many cases were referred directly to the courts countrywide in the (i) 2014-15 and (ii) 2015-16 financial years without proper investigation and (b)(i) what types of offences and (ii) how many of each specified offence were referred in such a way in each specified year; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) No, the Minister of Police is not aware that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is referring some criminal offences directly to court without conducting proper investigation. The SAPS is referring cases to court in which there is prima facie evidence to place cases on the court roll. In some of these cases the investigation has not yet been concluded due to outstanding evidential material that must still be obtained and filed in the case dockets.
(1)(a)(i) and (ii) See reply to paragraph (1) above.
(1)(b)(i) and (ii) See reply to paragraph (1) above.
(2) No.
06 October 2016 - NW1941
Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Police
(1)How many visible policing (a) officers and (b) vehicles does the Boksburg North Police Station in Gauteng have for each of its sectors; (2) what is the minimum number of visible policing (a) officers and (b) vehicles that are supposed to be allocated to any sector; (3) (a) what is the shortfall of visible policing (i) officers and (ii) vehicles at the specified station and (b) by which date will the specified station receive its full complement in each case?
Reply:
(1)(a) Two members per sector, a total of eight members.
(1)(b) One vehicle per sector, a total of four vehicles.
(2)(a) Four members per sector, a total of 16 members.
(2)(b) Two vehicles per sector, a total of eight vehicles.
(3)(a)(i) 19 Members.
(3)(a)(ii) Five vehicles.
(3)(b) The new vehicles purchased for Boksburg North Police Station will be issued by 31 March 2017. The province received an allocation of 1 300 posts for new entry-level enlistments during the 2017/2018 period. The identified vacancies will be filled with these new entry-level enlistments.
06 October 2016 - NW2003
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the vacancy of General Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the SA Broadcasting Corporation has been advertised since the conclusion of the out of court settlement with the former GCEO, (name and details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The SABC has appointed an executive search company to assist the Board with the filling of the position of Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) with a suitably qualified and experienced individual.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
06 October 2016 - NW1935
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
(a) Why are two unmarked police cars with certain registration numbers (details furnished) regularly visiting a certain property (details furnished), (b) how many times have the specified vehicles visited the specified property since 1 January 2016 and (c) what are the names of the SA Police Service officers who operate from the specified vehicles?
Reply:
(a) The mentioned vehicles do not belong to the South African Police Service.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
06 October 2016 - NW2058
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)Whether each Head of Department (HOD) of his department signed a performance agreement since their appointment; if not, (a) what is the total number of HODs who have not signed performance agreements, (b) what is the reason in each case, (c) what action has he taken to rectify the situation and (d) what consequences will the specified HOD face for failing to sign the performance agreements; if so, (i) when was the last performance assessment of each HOD conducted and (ii) what were the results in each case; (2) whether any of the HODs who failed to sign a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the specified rate; (3) whether any of the HODs who signed a performance agreement received a performance bonus since their appointment; if so, (a) at what rate and (b) what criteria were used to determine the rate?
Reply:
(1)(a-d) The HOD (Director-General) was appointed on a 5 year contract with effect from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2015 and at the end of his contract the Minister took a decision to reappoint the Director-General (DG) for another 5 years. In terms of the SMS Handbook HOD’s / DG’s are required to sign an annual performance based agreement for the performance cycle (financial year) 1 April – 31 March. To date, DG has complied with this requirement. DG’s last performance assessment was for the financial cycle 2014/15 and was conducted and finalized on 02 December 2015.
(2) Not applicable.
(3)(a-b) DG (HOD) received a performance bonus for the financial year 1 April 2010 – 31 March 2011. DG received a category B outcome at a rate of 8% which was in line with the department’s performance in accordance with the SMS Handbook.
06 October 2016 - NW1931
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)(a) What is the current status of the investigation into CAS 110/8/2014 opened at the Mabopane Police Station and (b) what are the charges contained in the docket; (2) whether any suspects have been arrested to date; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) whether any (a) suspects or (b) witnesses have been interviewed; if not, why not, in each case; if so, (i) when and (ii) what are the further relevant details in each case; (4) when is the investigation anticipated to be finalised?
Reply:
(1)(a) The case docket Mabopane CAS 110/08/2014 is still under investigation and currently on the court roll at the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court.
(1)(b) The charge in this case docket is Rape.
(2) Yes, a suspect was arrested on 11 August 2014. The suspect failed to appear in court on the remand date. However, he was traced in prison on 21 April 2016 and appeared in court on that day. The case against the accused was remanded to 27 September 2016 to allow the defence to obtain copies of the content of the case docket.
(3)(a) Yes, the arrested suspect was interviewed on 11 August 2014 and a warning statement was obtained from him.
(3)(b) Yes, witnesses were interviewed on 11 August 2014 and 9 September 2014 and their statements obtained.
(3)(b)(i) The suspect was interviewed on 11 August 2014.
The witnesses were interviewed on 11 August 2014 and 9 September 2014 respectively.
(3)(b)(ii) The arrested suspect’s warning statement and statements from the witnesses were obtained.
(4) The investigation is concluded and a trial date must be determined.
06 October 2016 - NW2001
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
What amount was (a) budgeted for and (b) spent by (i) her department and (ii) the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on the Thank You SABC Music Concert held on 10 September 2016 at the Orlando Stadium, in each case providing a detailed breakdown of the specified amounts spent on (aa) the hiring of the specified stadium, (bb) venue décor, (cc) fees for master of ceremonies, (dd) artists who performed at the concert, (ee) catering, (ff) alcohol and (gg) t-shirts?
Reply:
(a) (i) The Department of Communications did not budget for nor spend on the Thank You SABC Music Concert.
(ii) The Thank You SABC concert was an initiative hosted and coordinated by Phumelela Group at Orlando Stadium to thank the SABC and the Board for its endeavours to develop local music/content. Costs pertaining to the event would have been directed and charged to the organisers by all service providers contracted to the event. Whilst the SABC was not directly involved, it made a contribution of R2 695 750.50 to the Phumelela Group.
The SABC charter obliges the corporation to organise, present, produce, provide or subsidise concerts, shows, variety performances, revues, musicals, etc. in connection with the broadcasting and programme supply services of the corporation or any purpose incidental thereto.
In keeping with this obligation, the SABC has identified key events that are aligned to this obligation as well as those events that have the potential of retaining and growing audience share by meeting the needs and expectations of multicultural mass and niche audiences in all official South African languages.
Furthermore, the 90/10 strategic decision by the SABC compels the SABC to escalate its local content measures and provide a much wider variety and cross cultural palate of content that reflects the South African landscape.
aa), bb), cc), dd), ee), ff), gg)
Not applicable.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
06 October 2016 - NW1936
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(a) Why were weapons discharged three times between 24 November 2015 and 1 August 2016 at a certain address (details furnished) and (b) who was responsible for discharging of weapons in each case?
Reply:
(a) According to the resident at the mentioned address, no shooting took place during the said period.
(b) Not applicable.
06 October 2016 - NW1947
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) second-hand cellphone stores within the Tembisa Police Station precinct have been closed due to the owners not having a licence for second-hand goods, (b) arrests were made in this regard and (c) of the arrests resulted in convictions in the (i) 2014-15 and (ii) 2015-16 financial years?
Reply:
(a) No second-hand cellphone stores within the Tembisa Police Station precinct have been closed due to the owners not having a licence for second-hand goods.
(b) Not applicable.
(c)(i) Not applicable.
(c)(ii) Not applicable.
06 October 2016 - NW2023
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What formal qualifications does each of his department’s (a)(i) Chief Financial Officers and/or (ii) acting Chief Financial Officers and (b)(i) Directors-General and/or (ii) acting Directors-General possess?
Reply:
The formal qualifications for incumbents at the Department of Home Affairs are as follows:
(a)(i) Bachelor of Laws (Baccalareus Legum Civilium); B Com Business Economics and B Com Honours in Cost Management; Master of Business Administration.
(a)(ii) Not applicable.
(b)(i) Diploma in Management and Administration and B Com (Accounting).
(b)(ii) Not applicable.
06 October 2016 - NW1944
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
(1)How many visible policing (a) officers and (b) vehicles does the Tembisa Police Station in Gauteng have for each of its sectors; (2) what is the minimum number of visible policing (a) officers and (b) vehicles that are supposed to be allocated to any sector; (3) (a) what is the shortfall of visible policing (i) officers and (ii) vehicles at the specified station and (b) by which date will the specified station receive its full complement in each case?
Reply:
(1)(a) 48 Members, who are divided into seven sectors.
(2)(b) Seven vehicles per sector.
(2)(a) Four members per sector, per relief, thus a total of 112 members.
(2)(b) Two vehicles per sector, thus a total of 14.
(3)(a)(i) 64 Members.
(3)(a)(ii) Seven vehicles.
(3)(b) The new vehicles purchased for Tembisa Police Station will be issued by 31 March 2017. The province received an allocation of 1 300 posts for new entry-level enlistments during the 2017/2018 period. The identified vacancies will be filled with new entry-level enlistments.
06 October 2016 - NW1942
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
(1)How many visible policing (a) officers and (b) vehicles does the Norkem Park Police Station in Gauteng have for each of its sectors; (2) what is the minimum number of visible policing (a) officers and (b) vehicles that are supposed to be allocated to any sector; (3) (a) what is the shortfall of visible policing (i) officers and (ii) vehicles at the specified station and (b) by which date will the specified station receive its full complement in each case?
Reply:
(1)(a) 24 Members, thus six members per sector. Two members are posted per shift per sector in four sectors.
(1)(b) Three vehicles for the four sectors.
(2)(a) 32 Members for the four sectors, which is eight members per sector and thus two members per shift per sector.
(2)(b) One vehicle per sector, thus 4 vehicles.
(3)(a)(i) There is a shortage of 8 members.
(3)(a)(ii) There is a shortage of 1 vehicle.
(3)(b) The new vehicles purchased for Norkem Park Police Station will be issued by 31 March 2017. The province received an allocation of 1 300 posts for new entry-level enlistments during the 2017/2018 period. The identified vacancies will be filled with new entry-level enlistments.