Questions and Replies
14 November 2016 - NW2303
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Police
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:
(a)(b)(i)(aa)(bb) and (cc)
The reply pertaining to the South African Police Service is contained in the table below.
Item No |
Internal/External |
(aa) and (bb) Name and Subject Matter |
(cc) Date of conclusion |
External |
Alleged irregularities relating to the maintenance and repairs of SAPS vehicles at the Johannesburg garage and Vereeniging auxiliary garage. |
February 2011 |
|
Internal |
Allegation of corruption by Colonel Jwara and three other suspects – Roodepoort CAS 1303/05/2008. |
22 March 2011 |
|
Internal |
Alleged irregularities relating to the maintenance and repairs of SAPS vehicles at the Bloemfontein garage. |
30 April 2011 |
|
Internal |
Alleged irregularities pertaining to the procurement of 200 000 booklets to be utilised by Employee Health and Wellness Component. |
17 October 2011 |
|
Internal |
Alleged procurement irregularities for installation and removal of communication and warning equipment at Supply Chain Management- Alrode New Vehicle Section. |
7 December 2011 |
|
Internal |
Alleged irregularities of misappropriation of funds: North and South Sudan |
14 March 2012 |
|
Internal |
Alleged non-payment of acting allowance and denial of promotion to the next level of Lt Col. B.E. Gaitsiwe-04824890: Human Resource Utilisation. |
|
|
Internal |
Alleged misappropriation of funds at Jericho Police Station. |
|
|
Internal |
Alleged misconduct: Lieutenant General TS Mpembe, Provincial Commissioner Limpopo – SAPS VEHICLE BVS471B. |
|
|
Internal |
Alleged irregularities pertaining to the procurement of tyres for state vehicles at Dundee Accounting Station. |
|
|
Item No |
Internal/External |
(aa) and (bb) Name and Subject Matter |
(cc) Date of conclusion |
Internal |
Alleged irregularities relating to maladministration of the Northern Cape Provincial Youth Crime Prevention Framework. |
|
|
Internal |
Alleged irregularities pertaining to the procurement of 22 000 laptops for Detective Service. |
|
|
Internal |
Alleged irregularities pertaining to leave gratuity and pension payments made to fictitious beneficiaries. |
|
|
Internal |
Alleged procurement irregularities of prefabricated units at Thabazimbi Training Academy. |
|
|
External |
Delays in payment of service termination benefits. |
5 September 2014 |
|
Internal |
Alleged maladministration and irregularities of mismanagement of funds: Bishop Lavis Police Academy. |
|
|
External |
Alleged irregularities on increase of expenditure on civil claims |
|
|
Internal |
Alleged irregularities relating to procurement of accommodation for PUBLIC Order Policing members deployed in Kuruman. |
|
|
Internal |
Alleged tender irregularities for the supply and delivery of handgun retention cords – Division: Supply Chain Management. |
14 April 2015 |
|
Internal |
Alleged procurement irregularities for the supply and delivery of new spare parts – Division: Supply Chain Management. |
|
|
Item No |
Internal/External |
(aa) and (bb) Name and Subject Matter |
(cc) Date of conclusion |
Internal |
Alleged loss of state money at Johannesburg Central Station – Finance Office. |
10 February 2016 |
|
Internal |
Alleged misconduct against senior personnel officer and the existence of a possible syndicate in the Section: Service Absence and Termination. |
|
|
Internal |
Alleged irregularities pertaining to procurement of spare parts at SAPS Kimberley Garage. |
3 May 2016 |
|
Internal |
Alleged unethical behaviour, maladministration and financial irregularities at Division: Human Resource Development Chatsworth Training Academy. |
17 October 2016 |
14 November 2016 - NW2254
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(a) How many fixed establishment positions were there for the (i) Detectives: Violent Crimes (Group A), (ii) Detectives: Economic Crimes (Group B), (iii) Detectives: General Crimes (Group C) and (iv) Detectives: Service Centre in each police station in each province (aa) in the 2015-16 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2016, (b) how many of the specified positions were (i) filled and (ii) vacant in each case and (c) on which salary scale is each of the positions?
Reply:
(1)(a) The question requires a reply to address all the 1 142 police stations. This will be volumes of pages and is therefore responded by providing the provincial totals. The tables below provide a summarised exposé of the different questions and must be read with the previous reply to question 2163 which dealt with the total fixed establishment of police stations. The development and maintenance of the fixed establishment of the South African Police Service (SAPS) is informed and guided by Regulation 20 and 27 of the SAPS Employment Regulations, 2008 and is influenced by two primary variables:
- The approved organisational and post structures for police stations and clusters; and,
- the availability of funds in terms of the current budget and Medium Term Expenditure Framework.
The source that was used is the SAPS Fixed Establishment allocations for 2015/2016. The fixed establishment positions for police stations in each province in the 2015/2016 financial year and a summary of categories crimes investigated by the respective groups (attached as per annexure A) are tabulated as follows:
Year |
Function |
Eastern Cape |
Free State |
Gauteng |
KwaZulu-Natal |
Limpopo |
Mpumalanga |
North West |
Northern Cape |
Western Cape |
|
(aa) + (bb) 2015-16 |
(i) |
Detectives: Violent Crimes (Group A) |
255 |
133 |
1328 |
513 |
112 |
149 |
104 |
42 |
473 |
(ii) |
Detectives: Economic Crimes (Group B) |
310 |
153 |
1231 |
490 |
134 |
113 |
141 |
52 |
546 |
|
(iii) |
Detectives: General Crimes (Group C) |
371 |
223 |
1625 |
616 |
193 |
179 |
134 |
121 |
769 |
|
(iv) |
Detective Service Centre |
659 |
193 |
960 |
600 |
163 |
311 |
178 |
76 |
591 |
(1)(b) The number of filled and vacant positions for detective service at police stations in each province including the salary scales thereof since 1 April 2016 is tabulated below:
Prov |
Function |
Post |
Lt Col - SL10 |
Capt- SL 8 |
W/Off - SL7 |
Sgt- SL6 |
Const- SL5 |
|
Free State Province |
Detectives: Violent Crimes (Group A) |
FE |
4 |
24 |
29 |
56 |
20 |
|
Filled |
3 |
13 |
53 |
7 |
21 |
|||
Vacant |
-1 |
-11 |
+24 |
-49 |
+1 |
|||
Detectives: Economic Crimes (Group B) |
FE |
3 |
13 |
34 |
67 |
36 |
||
Filled |
3 |
11 |
42 |
6 |
34 |
|||
Vacant |
0 |
-2 |
+8 |
-61 |
-2 |
|||
Detectives: General Crimes (Group C) |
FE |
4 |
27 |
46 |
85 |
61 |
||
Filled |
4 |
33 |
74 |
38 |
155 |
|||
Vacant |
0 |
+6 |
+28 |
-47 |
+94 |
|||
Detective Service Centre |
FE |
4 |
31 |
48 |
90 |
17 |
||
Filled |
3 |
28 |
46 |
20 |
82 |
|||
Vacant |
-1 |
-3 |
-2 |
-70 |
+65 |
|||
|
Prov |
Function |
Post |
Lt Col - SL10 |
Capt- SL 8 |
W/Off - SL7 |
Sgt- SL6 |
Const- SL5 |
North West Province |
Detectives: Violent Crimes (Group A) |
FE |
0 |
18 |
20 |
31 |
35 |
|
Filled |
0 |
12 |
38 |
12 |
33 |
|||
Vacant |
0 |
-6 |
18 |
-19 |
-2 |
|||
Detectives: Economic Crimes (Group B) |
FE |
0 |
20 |
23 |
45 |
53 |
||
Filled |
0 |
17 |
41 |
27 |
45 |
|||
Vacant |
0 |
-3 |
18 |
-18 |
-8 |
|||
Detectives: General Crimes (Group C) |
FE |
0 |
18 |
16 |
47 |
53 |
||
Filled |
0 |
16 |
51 |
27 |
68 |
|||
Vacant |
0 |
-2 |
35 |
-20 |
15 |
|||
Detective Service Centre |
FE |
5 |
21 |
31 |
50 |
69 |
||
Filled |
4 |
28 |
51 |
24 |
69 |
|||
Vacant |
-1 |
7 |
20 |
-26 |
0 |
Prov |
Function |
Post |
Lt Col - SL10 |
Capt- SL 8 |
W/Off - SL7 |
Sgt- SL6 |
Const- SL5 |
Mpumalanga Province |
Detectives: Violent Crimes (Group A) |
FE |
0 |
6 |
36 |
46 |
61 |
Filled |
0 |
4 |
35 |
24 |
51 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
-2 |
-1 |
-22 |
-10 |
||
Detectives: Economic Crimes (Group B) |
FE |
0 |
6 |
27 |
37 |
43 |
|
Filled |
1 |
7 |
21 |
32 |
51 |
||
Vacant |
+1 |
-1 |
-6 |
-5 |
+8 |
||
Detectives: General Crimes (Group C) |
FE |
0 |
6 |
38 |
58 |
77 |
|
Filled |
0 |
5 |
41 |
43 |
108 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
-1 |
+3 |
-15 |
+31 |
||
Detective Service Centre |
FE |
5 |
26 |
41 |
58 |
178 |
|
Filled |
1 |
13 |
40 |
36 |
134 |
||
Vacant |
-4 |
-13 |
-1 |
-22 |
-44 |
Prov |
Function |
Post |
Lt Col - SL10 |
Capt- SL 8 |
W/Off - SL7 |
Sgt- SL6 |
Const- SL5 |
Eastern Cape Province |
Detectives: Violent Crimes (Group A) |
FE |
10 |
43 |
56 |
69 |
103 |
Filled |
9 |
31 |
90 |
25 |
58 |
||
Vacant |
-1 |
-12 |
40 |
-44 |
-45 |
||
Detectives: Economic Crimes (Group B) |
FE |
10 |
42 |
64 |
79 |
139 |
|
Filled |
10 |
32 |
90 |
37 |
74 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
-10 |
26 |
-42 |
-65 |
||
Detectives: General Crimes (Group C) |
FE |
10 |
47 |
80 |
92 |
171 |
|
Filled |
10 |
33 |
143 |
57 |
273 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
-14 |
63 |
-35 |
102 |
||
Detective Service Centre |
FE |
10 |
41 |
130 |
174 |
302 |
|
Filled |
8 |
29 |
71 |
63 |
152 |
||
Vacant |
-2 |
-11 |
59 |
-111 |
150 |
Prov |
Function |
Post |
Lt Col - SL10 |
Capt- SL 8 |
W/Off - SL7 |
Sgt- SL6 |
Const- SL5 |
Gauteng Province |
Detectives: Violent Crimes (Group A) |
FE |
0 |
81 |
245 |
264 |
732 |
Filled |
6 |
50 |
305 |
176 |
375 |
||
Vacant |
6 |
-31 |
60 |
-88 |
-357 |
||
Detectives: Economic Crimes (Group B) |
FE |
0 |
76 |
235 |
257 |
657 |
|
Filled |
2 |
52 |
214 |
155 |
441 |
||
Vacant |
2 |
-24 |
-21 |
-102 |
-216 |
||
Detectives: General Crimes (Group C) |
FE |
0 |
92 |
305 |
357 |
864 |
|
Filled |
8 |
90 |
349 |
278 |
874 |
||
Vacant |
8 |
-2 |
44 |
-79 |
10 |
||
Detective Service Centre |
FE |
46 |
103 |
158 |
187 |
459 |
|
Filled |
11 |
79 |
245 |
184 |
642 |
||
Vacant |
-35 |
-24 |
87 |
-3 |
183 |
Prov |
Function |
Post |
Lt Col - SL10 |
Capt- SL 8 |
W/Off - SL7 |
Sgt- SL6 |
Const- SL5 |
Limpopo Province |
Detectives: Violent Crimes (Group A) |
FE |
1 |
8 |
30 |
35 |
38 |
Filled |
1 |
29 |
75 |
16 |
48 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
-21 |
-45 |
19 |
-10 |
||
Detectives: Economic Crimes (Group B) |
FE |
1 |
8 |
32 |
41 |
52 |
|
Filled |
1 |
13 |
56 |
15 |
39 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
-5 |
-24 |
26 |
13 |
||
Detectives: General Crimes (Group C) |
FE |
1 |
11 |
42 |
58 |
81 |
|
Filled |
1 |
21 |
67 |
19 |
110 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
-10 |
-25 |
39 |
-29 |
||
Detective Service Centre |
FE |
5 |
25 |
51 |
38 |
42 |
|
Filled |
8 |
22 |
42 |
9 |
36 |
||
Vacant |
-3 |
3 |
9 |
29 |
6 |
Prov |
Function |
Post |
Lt Col - SL10 |
Capt- SL 8 |
W/Off - SL7 |
Sgt- SL6 |
Const- SL5 |
Northern Cape Province |
Detectives: Violent Crimes (Group A) |
FE |
2 |
9 |
11 |
12 |
11 |
Filled |
2 |
9 |
19 |
13 |
8 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
0 |
-7 |
-1 |
3 |
||
Detectives: Economic Crimes (Group B) |
FE |
2 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
18 |
|
Filled |
2 |
10 |
6 |
17 |
13 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
0 |
6 |
-3 |
6 |
||
Detectives: General Crimes (Group C) |
FE |
2 |
11 |
24 |
34 |
53 |
|
Filled |
2 |
11 |
25 |
19 |
36 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
0 |
-1 |
15 |
17 |
||
Detective Service Centre |
FE |
2 |
9 |
25 |
23 |
21 |
|
Filled |
2 |
8 |
20 |
18 |
30 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
1 |
5 |
5 |
-9 |
Prov |
Function |
Post |
Lt Col - SL10 |
Capt- SL 8 |
W/Off - SL7 |
Sgt- SL6 |
Const- SL5 |
KwaZulu-Natal Province |
Detectives: Violent Crimes (Group A) |
FE |
0 |
29 |
108 |
150 |
226 |
Filled |
0 |
34 |
147 |
86 |
172 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
5 |
39 |
-64 |
-54 |
||
Detectives: Economic Crimes (Group B) |
FE |
0 |
33 |
100 |
143 |
214 |
|
Filled |
0 |
34 |
134 |
77 |
211 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
1 |
34 |
-66 |
-3 |
||
Detectives: General Crimes (Group C) |
FE |
0 |
33 |
118 |
175 |
289 |
|
Filled |
0 |
38 |
152 |
104 |
368 |
||
Vacant |
0 |
5 |
34 |
-71 |
79 |
||
Detective Service Centre |
FE |
18 |
66 |
152 |
186 |
177 |
|
Filled |
14 |
60 |
149 |
70 |
236 |
||
Vacant |
-4 |
-6 |
-3 |
-116 |
59 |
Prov |
Function |
Post |
Lt Col - SL10 |
Capt- SL 8 |
W/Off - SL7 |
Sgt- SL6 |
Const- SL5 |
Western Cape Province |
Detectives: Violent Crimes (Group A) |
FE |
19 |
22 |
94 |
133 |
223 |
Filled |
14 |
16 |
100 |
128 |
122 |
||
Vacant |
-5 |
-6 |
6 |
-5 |
-101 |
||
Detectives: Economic Crimes (Group B) |
FE |
19 |
22 |
97 |
158 |
268 |
|
Filled |
11 |
14 |
69 |
149 |
153 |
||
Vacant |
-8 |
-8 |
-28 |
-9 |
-115 |
||
Detectives: General Crimes (Group C) |
FE |
19 |
31 |
138 |
219 |
380 |
|
Filled |
14 |
27 |
144 |
217 |
381 |
||
Vacant |
-5 |
-4 |
6 |
-2 |
1 |
||
Detective Service Centre |
FE |
19 |
32 |
88 |
164 |
306 |
|
Filled |
16 |
24 |
70 |
96 |
149 |
||
Vacant |
-3 |
-8 |
-18 |
-68 |
-157 |
14 November 2016 - NW2365
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(a) How many boreholes did each municipality (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:
The information requested by the Hon Member is not readily available within the department. However, the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA), is busy collating the information and will submit as soon as it’s complete.
14 November 2016 - NW1699
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether the SA Reserve Bank provided persons mentioned in the final report of the investigation conducted by Advocate John Myburgh into the collapse of African Bank, entitled African Bank Limited: Investigation in terms of s69A of the Banks Act, 94 of 1990, with an opportunity to review the specified report prior to the report (a) ceasing to be confidential and (b) being referred to the National Prosecuting Authority; if not, in each specified case, why not; if so, in each specified case, why; (2) whether any person made representations and/or comments on the specified report in this regard; if not, why not; if so, what are the names of each such person; (3) whether a firm of attorneys was instructed to manage the specified process of receiving representations and/or comments on the specified report; if not, why not; if so, what (a) is the name of the firm of attorneys employed and (b) was the (i) total cost and (ii) breakdown of such costs of employing the specified attorneys?
Reply:
The Registrar of Banks at the South African Reserve Bank is responsible for bank supervision, and has provided the following response to my office:
1. In February 2016, the deputy governor responsible for bank supervision appeared before the Standing Committee on Finance where these questions were addressed. In terms of section 69A(13) of the Banks Act, the Myburgh Report was private and confidential unless the Registrar, after consultation with the Minister of Finance, either generally or in respect of any part of such report, directed otherwise. In his consideration of the matter, the Registrar was in law required to follow due process, which entailed affording persons referred to in the report insight into the report and the right to make representations, for consideration by the Registrar prior to taking a decision about its confidentiality. Accordingly, the process and procedures set out hereunder were followed, and the relevant representations duly considered by the Registrar before his decision (involving the Minister) was taken to terminate the confidentiality of the Myburgh Report. A copy of the Myburgh report was subsequently forwarded to the National Prosecuting Authority for its consideration.
(a) In order to ensure a procedurally fair process, prior to the Registrar taking the decision contemplated in section 69A(13) of the Banks Act, it was decided –
i. to communicate with those persons referred to in the Myburgh Report in order to provide them with the opportunity to review the report and to call for comments or representations by them with regard to why the Registrar should not direct, after consultation with the Minister, that the Myburgh Report should no longer be private and confidential;
ii. that comments and/or representations received would be considered by the Registrar; this consideration was only with respect to removing the confidentiality of the report and not with respect to any change of the report itself; and
iii. that the Registrar would then decide, after consultation with the Minister, whether the Myburgh Report generally or in respect of any part thereof, should no longer be private and confidential.
(b) To this end, Werksmans Attorneys ("Werksmans") were instructed by the South African Reserve Bank ("SARB") and the Registrar to write to each person referred to in the Myburgh Report and invite them to –
(i) review the Myburgh Report; and
(ii) make written representations, should they so elect, regarding the status of the Myburgh Report and more particularly why the Registrar should not direct, after consultation with the Minister, that the Myburgh Report should no longer be private and confidential.
2. Werksmans wrote to the 37 individuals and entities (including the insurers who provided the directors and officers insurance cover in respect of African Bank Limited (“ABL”)) who were specifically referred to in the Myburgh Report, during the second and third weeks of September 2015. Most of the individuals and entities were addressed through their legal representatives who had represented them before the Commissioner during the latter part of 2014 and early 2015. They were afforded the opportunity, against the signing of appropriate confidentiality undertakings, to review the Myburgh Report, and to make written representations up and until 20 November 2015.
Of the 37 individuals or entities invited to review the Myburgh Report and make written representations, 35 of them took up the invitation and reviewed the Myburgh Report during the aforementioned period. Of those who reviewed the Myburgh Report, 32 of them were represented by legal representatives. In total more than 60 individuals, including legal representatives and representatives of companies and organisations, reviewed the Myburgh Report, during the review period. Of the 35 individuals or entities who reviewed the Myburgh Report, 22 of them submitted written representations (or at least submitted a letter of no objection) by 20 November 2015.
Of the written representations received, a significant majority objected to any decision taken which could result in the Myburgh Report or any part thereof no longer being private and confidential.
3. As indicated above, (a) Werksmans Attorneys of Sandton were used to conduct the process on behalf of the Registrar. (b) (i) The total costs amounted to some R11,8 million, which included the fees of Commissioner Myburgh and his two assistants.
14 November 2016 - NW2136
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)Whether the cards used by the current social grant recipients to receive their social grants each month will expire when the SA Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) contract with Net1 comes to an end on 31 March 2017; if not, why not; if so, what plans have been put in place to ensure that the specified recipients can access their grants once the specified contract ends; (2) (a) what are the relevant (i) details of the transitional plans that (aa) her department and/or (bb) SASSA have put in place to ensure that there is no interruption in the distribution of social grants to the grant recipients once the contract with Net1 ends on 31 March 2017 and (ii) details of the processes that will be involved for the grant recipients, (b) from which budget will the specified transitional plans be funded and (c) which of the various work streams set up by her department to action the transition of the distribution of social grants from Net1 to SASSA will be in charge of ensuring the smooth (i) operation of the transitional plans and (ii) distribution of social grants?
Reply:
(1) I would like to inform the Honourable Member that the SASSA beneficiary card has two encryptions, namely the UPS encryption which expires in March 2017 and the MasterCard encryption which expires in December 2017.
(2) With regard to the transitional plans, I have already informed the Honourable Member of the work currently underway through the five work streams to oversee this process and to ensure a smooth transition that will ensure a seamless transition and that no single beneficiary will be negatively affected by this transition.
14 November 2016 - NW2126
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether there is any indication that the application of the clean-break principle when a member of the Government Employees’ Pension Fund (GEPF) gets divorced will be discontinued; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the GEPF has done any research to establish what the unintended consequences are for members who get divorced when the disbursed portion is converted into an automatic loan; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what is the (a) legal basis and (b) directive judgment that establishes the practice whereby a loan is created without the member having a say in and regarding its creation?
Reply:
The following information was submitted by the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) Board:
(1) The Board of Trustees has already decided to amend the implementation of the clean-break principle on divorce. It will be discontinued when the Government Employees Pension Law is amended and all the relevant approvals are granted.
(2) Yes, research was done and the GEPF board was comfortable that there would be no unintended consequences.
(3) This matter is currently sub judice.
14 November 2016 - NW2411
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Transport
What (a) are the full reasons why the SA National Roads Agency (SANRAL) approached the Constitutional Court regarding the tolling of the N1 and N2 highways in the Western Cape and (b) amount has SANRAL spent on legal expenses on the specified matter to date?
Reply:
(a) At the heart of the appeal is the question of condonation of an unreasonable delay on the part of the City of Cape Town, as an organ of state and its failure to provide an explanation for its unreasonable delay in reviewing the decisions taken concerning the N1/N2 Project (the Project). There is no question that the City knew that the decisions had been taken at the time that they were taken, that SANRAL was acting in furtherance of those decisions, and that the City stood by and did nothing even though it knew of this. It offered no explanation for why it did nothing. The Project was more than a decade in the making. Monies have already been spent in implementing and carrying out certain works concerning the Project. The City, being well aware of the Project, delayed unreasonably in bringing its application – almost a decade later. The City has never disputed that it became aware of the SANRAL decisions to declare the roads as toll roads when they were published in 2008. The peremptory 180-day period referred to in section 7 of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, (PAJA), (Act 3 of 2000) expired during March 2009
The N1 / N2 Winelands Project was conceived to improve the link between the Western Cape and the rest of the country, and substantial time, effort and investment had been put into its development. The Winelands Toll Road Project is a strategic infrastructure project that is necessary to sustain and develop the Western Cape economy and brings enormous economic development for the Western Cape Province. It was also earmarked to facilitate the movement of large volumes of export and import freight, business, tourism, recreational and commuter traffic which is vital to growing the South African economy.
(b) I must hastily point out to this honourable House and to the honourable member, Ms N I Tarabella Marchesi MP, that the Appeal as lodged by SANRAL is also against the costs order awarded and it would be negligent and misleading of me to mention a figure which the Appeal Court might overturn, my suggestion therefore is that we await the finalisation of the Appeal.
14 November 2016 - NW2217
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
(1). Whether a certain person (details furnished) of the Nelson Mandela Museum in Qunu spent the accrued interest on the R15 million that was allocated for capital works at the specified museum, which has remained unspent and awaiting procurement approval for three years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) Whether he has taken any consequence management action against the specified person; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
No person of the Nelson Mandela Museum in Qunu spent the accrued interest on the R15 million that was allocated for capital works at the specified museum.
The museum requested approval from The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) to utilize the accrued interest of R2 470 757.86 for relocation and installation of the CCTV cameras in Bhunga building.
The breakdown of the R2 470 757.86 is as follows:
Rental of storage for artefacts R 414 458.86
Transportation of artefacts R 337 350.60
Relocation from Qunu to Bhunga R 218 948.40
Installation of CCTV cameras R1 500 000.00
Total R2 470 757.86
(2). No consequence management action was taken because the DAC granted the museum approval to utilize the interest accrued for the relocation and installation of the CCTV cameras in Bhunga building.
14 November 2016 - NW2265
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to his reply to question 2099 on 6 October 2016, (a) what are the details of the adverts in respect of the amount that was spent on advertising on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel and (ii) South African Broadcasting Corporation television channels (aa) in the 2015-16 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2016, (b) what was the purpose of each advert, (c) when did each of the specified adverts air, (d) how many times did each advert air, (e) what was the cost of each airing and (f) how long was each of the adverts?
Reply:
(a) The details of the adverts in respect of the amount that was spent on advertising, are as follows:
(a)(i) Africa News Network 7 channel - The Minister of Police, Mr NPT Nhleko, introduced the acting National Commissioner and discussed the Farlam Commission’s recommendations; police murders and the Acting National Commissioner’s plans for the SAPS, among other things on The New Age (TNA)’s breakfast show.
(a)(ii) South African Broadcasting Corporation’s television channels – the Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Conference and Commemoration Day.
(a)(ii)(aa) The Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Conference.
(a)(ii)(bb) The South African Police Service (SAPS)’s National Commemoration Day.
(b) The purpose of the Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Conference advert was to publicise the conference and its intentions.
The purpose of the National Commemoration Day advert was to sensitise the public to the hosting of the National Commemoration Day in remembrance of SAPS members who had passed away in the line of duty during the 2015/2016 financial year.
(c) The Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Conference was aired on 8 and 9 March 2016.
The National Commemoration Day was aired on 29 August 2016.
(d) The Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Conference was aired for a total of 12 slots (one slot on SABC 1, five slots on SABC 2 and six slots on SABC 3).
The National Commemoration Day was aired for a total of 20 slots (seven slots on SABC 1, ten slots on SABC 2, and three slots on SABC 3).
(e) Africa News Network 7 channel, at a cost of R958 662,84.
South African Broadcasting Corporation’s television channels, the Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Conference airing cost R253 000,00 and the National Commemoration Day airing cost R786 600,00.
(f) The length of the Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Conference advert was 60 seconds.
The length of the National Commemoration Day advert was a 10-seconds news clock. This is an advert in the form of the news clock and was aired before the start of the news.
14 November 2016 - NW2106
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Social Development
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 National Department of Social Development did not pay any money to advertise on (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 2016-16 financial year and (bbb) since 1 April 2016.
(b),
This SASSA nationwide expenditure for the said financial years relates to the following:
- Ongoing beneficiary education regarding unauthorized deductions
- Radio advertisements on early grant payments before local government elections.
- Outside radio broadcast services during outreach programmes
Suppliers |
Payment starting date: 01 Apr 2015- 31 Mar 2016 |
Payment starting date: 01 Apr 2016 |
(i) Africa News Network |
R 000.00 |
R 000.00 |
(ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) Television channels (bb) Radio stations |
R 4 839 403.60 R 000.00 R 4 839 403.60 |
R 192 227.41 R 000.00 R 192 227.41 |
(iii) National commercial radio stations |
R 784 197.92 |
R 000.00 |
(iv)(aa) Community television |
R 000.00 |
R 000.00 |
(bb) Community Radio Stations |
R5 199 460.39 |
R 1 166 501.68 |
Total |
R 10 823 061.91 |
R 1 358 729.09 |
The National Development Agency did not pay any money to advertise on (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 2016-16 financial year and (bbb) since 1 April 2016.
14 November 2016 - NW2369
Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
1. Whether the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) submitted a copy of its constitution to him; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regards; 2. Whether CCIFSA submitted annual financial statements for the (a) 2014-15 and (b) 2015-16 financial years; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, on what date(s) were the specified financial statements submitted to him; 3. What are the (a) names; (b) qualifications and (c) contact details of each of the CCIFSA’s board members; 4. Whether his department provided any form of funding, assistance, sponsorship and/or assets to the CCIFSA since the establishment of the federation in 2014; if not, in each case,what is the position in this regard; if so in each case, (a) what was the value of the funding, assistance, sponsorships and/or assets provided to the CCIFSA, (b) for what purpose and (c) has he found that the specific purpose were met? NW2704E
Reply:
1. Yes, CCIFSA submitted a copy of its Memorandum of Incoparation (MoI) to the Department. (a) the copy was submitted on 18 March 2015. (b) The MoI was subsequently presented to the CCIFSA inaugural conference that was held from 23 – 24 March 2015 in Bloemfontein, which I also attended. Though the conference decided to proceed with the election of the current leadership, it resolved not to adopt the MoI but to allow the new leadership to conduct further consultations with other stakeholders especially those who did not have the opportunity to be part of the process leading to the conference. CCIFSA is in the process of finalising the revised MoI, taking into consideration the views which were
2. Yes, CCIFSA submitted annual financial statements for the (a) 2014 -15 and (b) 2015-16 financial years; (c) The 2014–15 finacial statements were presented to the Department on 15 July 2015 as part of the hand-over by the Interim Committee to the current leadership. The 2015–16 financial statement were presented to the Department on 31 August 2016.
14 November 2016 - NW2346
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
When will the application for the recognition of the Amathombeni chieftaincy in the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality in Mpumalanga be finalised?
Reply:
The Honourable Member is requested to note that the information that is being requested is not readily available within the Department because the matter is a provincial competence. However, the information has been requested from the Mpumalanga Provincial government.
14 November 2016 - NW2410
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a) Why did the SA National Roads Agency invite tenders for the demolition and reconstruction of the weighbridge at Senekal in the Free State, (b) which companies submitted bids for the specified project, (c) what amount did each company bid, (d)(i) which company was awarded the contract and (ii) why, (e) what are the time frames for the project, (f) what amounts have been paid to date, (g) why was the project stopped and (h) how will the project be completed; (2) how are overloaded vehicles weighed in the meantime?
Reply:
1. (a) The Free State Department of Transport and the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) have an overload control agreement which allows for the provision and upgrading of weigh bridges along the national routes in the Free State Province. The objective is to ensure that vehicle loads are within the legal limits; as to preserve the road infrastructure. The Senekal Traffic Control Centre was one of the traffic control centres which was identified for upgrading. The existing facility was limited in terms of size and capacity and was not sufficient to provide effective overload control. The demolishing and reconstruction proved to be more cost effective than changing the existing facility to the extent required. SANRAL went out to open tender for this upgrade, as required in terms of the Treasury Regulations.
(b),(c) The construction companies that submitted tenders and their tendered prices are listed in the table below:
No. |
Tenderer |
Tender Amounts (incl VAT) (R) |
1 |
UKZN PLANT HIRE (ALT) |
R47 796 592.27 |
2 |
UKZN PLANT HIRE |
R47 803 148.41 |
3 |
MERLCON |
R47 986 877.82 |
4 |
MPFUMELELO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE |
R52 834 416.07 |
5 |
UM SO CONSTRUCTION |
R63 821 307.43 |
6 |
RUWACON (PTY) LTD |
R75 147 065.66 |
(d)(i), (d)(ii) UKZN Plant Hire (ALT) was awarded the Contract as it scored the highest tender evaluation points.
(e) The project commenced on 23 March 2015. The completion date was scheduled to be the 27 June 2015.
(f) To date R11, 3 million has been paid to the Contractor.
(g) The Contractor failed to perform its duties under the contract and the Employer terminated the contract.
(h) SANRAL is in the process of retendering the outstanding work required to be completed.
2. Law Enforcement is being carried out at other facilities in the Free State Province.
14 November 2016 - NW2332
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What (a) is the total amount of all (i) long-term loans and (ii) overdraft facilities secured by the SA Post Office as part of its three-year loan facility obtained from major financial institutions, (b) are the names of each of the specified major financial institutions and (c) is the (i) total amount, (ii) interest rate charged and (iii) term of each loan and/or overdraft facility?
Reply:
I have been informed by the South African Post Office (SAPO) as follows:
SAPO obtained a 3-year club loan from 5 local banks totalling R3.7 billion, which refinanced the previously existing loans totalling R1.0 billion. These loans are on common terms and conditions with interest rates of JIBAR plus between 2% and 2.5%. Details of exposures by bank, including specific terms and conditions such as pricing, are confidential. The loans are repayable on 14 July 2019.
The overdraft facility amounts to R270 million with no fixed termination date. This is not currently being utilised by SAPO.
(a) (i) Long- term loans= R3.7 billion
(ii) Overdraft facilities= R270 million
(b) Names of institutions are confidential
(c) (i) The total amount is R3.7 billion
(ii) Interest rate charged = interest rates of JIBAR plus between 2% and 2.5%
(iii) The terms and conditions of each loan/ or overdraft facility is confidential. SAPO is bound by contractual obligations not to disclose more detailed information.
14 November 2016 - NW2298
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) her department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to her were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?
Reply:
(a) & (b) Yes.
(i) & (ii) The relevant information is provided below.
2009/ 10
No. |
Name |
Subject Matter |
Date of Conclusion |
1 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged fraudulent/ illegal granting of low-income housing to government officials/ employees (National, Provincial & Local spheres) |
January 2014 |
2 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged awarding and implementation of housing contracts in non-compliance with the Housing Act (No. 107 of 1997); National Housing Code and Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) |
Once the SIU investigations are finalised, reports are filed with The Presidency and therefore the Department does not have the exact completion date. |
2010/ 11 |
|||
Name |
Subject Matter |
Date of Conclusion |
|
3 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged fraudulent/ illegal granting of low-income housing to government officials/ employees (National, Provincial & Local spheres) |
January 2014 |
4 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Investigation into awarding and implementation of housing contracts in non-compliance with the Housing Act (No. 107 of 1997); National Housing Code and Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) |
Once the SIU investigations are finalised, reports are filed with The Presidency and therefore the Department does not have the exact completion date. |
2011/ 12 |
|||
Name |
Subject Matter |
Date of Conclusion |
|
5 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged fraudulent/ illegal granting of low-income housing subsidy to government officials/ employees (National, Provincial & Local spheres) |
January 2014 |
6 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged awarding and implementation of housing contracts in non-compliance with the Housing Act (No. 107 of 1997); National Housing Code and Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) |
Once the SIU investigations are finalised, reports are filed with The Presidency and therefore the Department does not have the exact completion date. |
7 |
SIU investigation into the affairs of the National Housing Builders Registration Council |
Alleged conflict of interest over contracts worth at least R100m |
Once the SIU investigations are finalised, reports are filed with The Presidency and therefore the Department does not have the exact completion date. |
8 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged fraudulent/ illegal granting of subsidy to government officials/ employees (National, Provincial & Local spheres) |
January 2014 |
9 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged awarding and implementation of housing contracts in non-compliance with the Housing Act (No. 107 of 1997); National Housing Code and Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) |
Once the SIU investigations are finalised, reports are filed with The Presidency and therefore the Department does not have the exact completion date. |
2013/ 14 |
|||
Name |
Subject Matter |
Date of Conclusion |
|
10 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged fraudulent/ illegal granting of subsidy to government officials/ employees (National, Provincial & Local spheres) |
January 2014 |
11 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged awarding and implementation of housing contracts in non-compliance with the Housing Act (No. 107 of 1997); National Housing Code and Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) |
Once the SIU investigations are finalised, reports are filed with The Presidency and therefore the Department does not have the exact completion date. |
2014/ 15 |
|||
Name |
Subject Matter |
Date of Conclusion |
|
12 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged awarding and implementation of housing contracts in non-compliance with the Housing Act (No. 107 of 1997); National Housing Code and Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) |
Once the SIU investigations are finalised, reports are filed with The Presidency and therefore the Department does not have the exact completion date. |
2015/ 16 |
|||
Name |
Subject Matter |
Date of Conclusion |
|
13 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged awarding and implementation of housing contracts in non-compliance with the Housing Act (No. 107 of 1997); National Housing Code and Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) |
Once the SIU investigations are finalised, reports are filed with The Presidency and therefore the Department does not have the exact completion date. |
2016/ 17 |
|||
Name |
Subject Matter |
Date of Conclusion |
|
14 |
Presidential Proclamation R.7 of 2007 (extended by R.35 of 2010 and R.15 of 2012) |
Alleged awarding and implementation of housing contracts in non-compliance with the Housing Act (No. 107 of 1997); National Housing Code and Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) |
Once the SIU investigations are finalised, reports are filed with The Presidency and therefore the Department does not have the exact completion date. |
14 November 2016 - NW2229
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What is the total number of persons who were arrested for (i) possession of and (ii) dealing with drugs at the (aa) Langlaagte, (bb) Brixton, (cc) Sophiatown, (dd) Parkview and (ee) Linden Police Stations in Johannesburg, Gauteng, (aaa) in the past three financial years and (bbb) since 1 January 2016 and (b) what is the total number of the specified arrests which resulted in successful prosecution in each case?
Reply:
(a)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb)(cc)(dd)(ee)(aaa)(bbb)(b)
(aa) LANGLAAGTE |
||||
(a) ARRESTS |
||||
(aaa) |
(bbb) |
|||
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016-01-01 UNTIL 2016-10-21 |
|
(i) POSSESSION OF DRUGS |
158 |
211 |
114 |
60 |
(ii) DEALING IN DRUGS |
9 |
7 |
4 |
5 |
(b) CONVICTIONS |
||||
(i) POSSESSION OF DRUGS |
81 |
91 |
54 |
44 |
(ii) DEALING IN DRUGS |
5 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
(bb) BRIXTON |
||||
(a) ARRESTS |
||||
(aaa) |
(bbb) |
|||
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016-01-01 UNTIL 2016-10-21 |
|
(i) POSSESSION OF DRUGS |
328 |
568 |
299 |
295 |
(ii) DEALING IN DRUGS |
23 |
23 |
10 |
9 |
(b) CONVICTIONS |
||||
(i) POSSESSION OF DRUGS |
299 |
323 |
121 |
170 |
(ii) DEALING IN DRUGS |
8 |
20 |
7 |
4 |
(cc) SOPHIATOWN |
||||
(a) ARRESTS |
||||
(aaa) |
(bbb) |
|||
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016-01-01 UNTIL 2016-10-21 |
|
(i) POSSESSION OF DRUGS |
1104 |
1768 |
1167 |
555 |
(ii) DEALING IN DRUGS |
19 |
31 |
41 |
27 |
(b) CONVICTIONS |
||||
(i) POSSESSION OF DRUGS |
440 |
592 |
335 |
325 |
(ii) DEALING IN DRUGS |
7 |
10 |
11 |
17 |
(dd) PARKVIEW |
||||
(a) ARRESTS |
||||
(aaa) |
(bbb) |
|||
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016-01-01 UNTIL 2016-10-21 |
|
(i) POSSESSION OF DRUGS |
58 |
47 |
35 |
6 |
(ii) DEALING IN DRUGS |
6 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
(b) CONVICTIONS |
||||
(i) POSSESSION OF DRUGS |
19 |
16 |
21 |
4 |
(ii) DEALING IN DRUGS |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
(ee) LINDEN |
||||
(a) ARRESTS |
||||
(aaa) |
(bbb) |
|||
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016-01-01 UNTIL 2016-10-21 |
|
(i) POSSESSION OF DRUGS |
129 |
109 |
60 |
64 |
(ii) DEALING IN DRUGS |
16 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
(b) CONVICTIONS |
||||
(i) POSSESSION OF DRUGS |
44 |
52 |
20 |
12 |
(ii) DEALING IN DRUGS |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
14 November 2016 - NW2418
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) Whether a certain person (name furnished) is on her department’s payroll; if so, what (a) is the specified person’s professional designation and (b) salary does the person earn; (2) Why did her department (a) issue a press statement on 6 October 2016, distancing itself from comments made by the person who said that a certain person (name furnished) was on the right side of the Employment Equity Act, Act 55 of 1998, with regard to his qualifications and (b) subsequently withdrew the statement shortly after issuing it; (3) Whether the statement was issued with her approval; if not, what are the relevant details; if so, what is the position in this regard; (4) Whether any of her department’s staff members were disciplined for issuing the statement; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2800E
Reply:
1) No.
2) a) The statement was issued by the Media Liaison Officer (MLO) without approval by the relevant authority.
b) The MLO was directed to withdraw the statement because it had not gone through the internal approval process.
(3) The statement was not issued with the Minister’s approval.
(4) Yes, the responsible official was reprimanded.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
14 November 2016 - NW2232
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether a certain person (name and details furnished) of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is implicated in any criminal proceedings; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The following information was provided by the municipality:
The municipality is not aware of any criminal proceedings in which the incumbent concerned is implicated.
14 November 2016 - NW2330
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
1. Whether the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has enough capacity and expertise to service the critical service level agreements it concluded with the Department of Home Affairs; if not, (a) why not and (b) what steps has his Department taken to ensure that the SITA’s capacity and expertise are improved to a satisfactory level; and 2. Whether SITA has put any (a) routine and /or (b) preventative maintenance procedures in place to ensure that the Department of Home Affairs network problems are solved before it adversely affects its services; if not, why not; if so, (i) what are the relevant details and (ii) what impact did the specified procedures have on the availability of the specified department’s services?
Reply:
I have been informed by SITA as follows:
1 (a) SITA currently has thirteen (13) Service Level Agreements (SLA Annexes) with the Department of Home Affairs. These services are delivered using both the SITA own personnel and external services from contracted suppliers.
These services are managed via Service Level Agreements with metrics. The service performance is regularly evaluated and monitored on a monthly basis between SITA and the Department of Home Affairs.
SITA has adequate capacity to service the SLA Annexes except that it uses Telkom to provide the last-mile for a dedicated VPN. This represents the only area of challenge since SITA does not own the infrastructure and depend on Telkom network for 92% of its connectivity. SITA is now working with Sentech to provide an additional alternative connectivity using satellite technology to minimise the challenges that have been experienced to date.
1 (b) The following actions have been implemented to increase capacity:
- Appointed a specialist resource to direct the stabilisation and modernisation of the Switching Centre, supported by internal resources and external service providers;
- Full assessment of the Switching Centre’s facility condition and fit for purpose assessment completed;
- Identified critical items for stabilisation and modernisation and we have initiated projects to address DHA requirements;
- Establishment of a full preventative maintenance contract to maintain the Switching Centre’s facility infrastructure.
2 (a) (b) Yes, SITA has routine and preventative maintenance procedures, managed through IT Service Management System.
(i) (ii) SITA has regular monthly Service Level Meetings with the Department of Home Affairs and also with the Service Provider (Telkom). To minimise the causes of poor network connectivity SITA is working with the State Owned Companies such as Sentech to build additional alternative network that will be activated when terrestrial network is impacted. The satellite system will ensure that the DHA office has service as per the signed Service Level Agreements; therefore DHA does not need to close their offices when a network breakdown is experienced.
14 November 2016 - NW2289
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
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 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 report?
Reply:
The department has commissioned seven (7) cases of financial and forensic investigations since 1 April 2012. The nature and details of the cases are as follows: -
Case Number |
Name |
Subject Matter |
Date of Conclusion |
1 |
NDMC Report |
Irregularities in the information technology infrastructure at the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) |
20/09/2013 |
2 |
Suka Report |
Various allegations, complaints and/or queries relating to the implementation of the Community Work Programme (CWP) |
27/09/2013 |
3 |
SANACO Report |
Investigation into allegations of mismanagement of funds of the Department of Cooperative Governance by the South African National Cooperative Limited (SANACO) |
In Progress |
4 |
Payroll Fraud |
Allegations of fraud and corruption by an official at the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) |
May 2016 |
5 |
CWP Forensic Audit |
Possible financial irregularities relating to the implementation of the Community Work Programme (CWP) |
In Progress |
6 |
Allegations of financial misconduct |
Subsistence and travel irregularities |
August 2015 |
7 |
Allegations of financial irregularities by a service provider |
Various allegations of improper procurement of the travel management solution and abuse of travel benefits |
September 2016 |
The cases listed above, have been referred to the Internal Audit Unit for further investigation and consequence management. Once the investigation is finalised, the details thereof will be communicated accordingly.
14 November 2016 - NW2337
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
With reference to the 2015/16 annual report of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), (a) what are the relevant details of the ongoing training offered to the prosecutors of the NPA to address declining levels of skills, (b) at what level is the specified training being offered and (c) by whom; and 2) (a) what are the relevant details of the ongoing mentoring offered to the prosecutors of the NPA to address declining levels of skills, (b) at what level is the specified mentoring being offered, (c) by whom and (d) what form does the mentoring take?
Reply:
1 (a) Prosecutors receive training on legal topics which include the following:
1. Admissibility of evidence statements: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors know the difference between a confession, an admission and a pointing out and when these statements are admissible and when they are not.
2. Advanced environmental crimes programme with emphasis on “brown” environmental issues: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors have an overall knowledge of what environmental crimes entail.
3. Advanced trial advocacy: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors understand how our adversarial system is used to uncover facts and to acknowledge the role of the prosecutor within the system.
4. Child pornography and related offences: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors have an understanding of offences relating to child pornography.
5. Civil applications training: the purpose of this training is to ensure that prosecutors know how to deal with motion applications
6. Counter terrorism and international crimes: the purpose of this programme is to equip prosecutors on how to manage investigations and prosecute crimes which impact on State security, both nationally and internationally.
7. Corruption and fraud: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors know and are able to prove the elements of crimes applicable to corruption and fraud.
8. Cyber-crimes: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors have an understanding of cyber-crimes and applicable legislation.
9. Evidence involving the use of communication technology: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors have a basic overview of the new offences in the Cyber-crimes and Related Matters Bill and the Cyber-crimes and Cybersecurity Bill, 2015.
10. Forensic experts programme: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors have an understanding of forensic evidence presented in court and how to deal with it when presented.
11. High court bridging programme: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors are prepared and groomed to prosecute in the high court.
12. Immigration and related offences programme: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors have an understanding of immigration and related offences including offences under the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002).
13. Law of evidence: basic principles programme: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors know and apply the basic principles of the law of evidence.
14. Legal writing, indictments; charge sheets and related topics: the purpose of this training is to ensure that prosecutors are able to draw up charge sheets; indictments and heads of arguments in line with the prescripts of the law.
15. Mediation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms programme: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors have an understanding of mediation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
16. Organised crime: advanced programme: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors have an understanding of the provisions of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, 1998 (Act No 121 of 1998).
17. Psychiatry / psychology and the law programme: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors have an understanding of psychology and psychiatry in general which include amongst others topics such as: personality disorders, psychometric personality tests; mental retardation / psychometric intellectual functioning tests and non-pathological criminal incapacity.
18. Trial Advocacy training: The purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors understand how our adversarial system is used to uncover facts and to acknowledge the role of the prosecutor within the system. This includes analysing skills in the screening of cases ready for institution of prosecution; identification of the offence and evaluation of the evidence.
19. Stock theft and related offences programme: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors know and apply the applicable legislation relating to stock theft (Stock Theft Act, 1959 (Act No 57 of 1959)).
20. “Trio” and other serious violent crimes programme: the purpose of the programme is to ensure that prosecutors know and are able to prove the elements of crimes and be aware of the relevant competent verdicts and minimum sentences.
Over and above legal issues, prosecutors are trained by Justice College on Management Programmes aimed at equipping them with the necessary knowledge to be effective managers within the NPA.
(b) Training programmes are offered at basic; intermediary and advanced level, depending on the level of the skills of learners identified to attend the programme.
(c) All training programmes above are conducted by Justice College with the assistance of experienced prosecutors within the NPA.
Further to this the Sexual Offences and Community Affairs Unit (SOCA) offers training to prosecutors on the following:
- Sexual Offences;
- Maintenance;
- Child Justice;
- Domestic Violence and
- Trafficking in Persons
2 (a) Regarding the question relating to what are the relevant details of the ongoing mentoring offered to the prosecutors of the NPA to address declining levels of skills, (b) at what level is the specified mentoring being offered, (c) by whom and (d) what form does the mentoring take, I have been informed as follows:
(a) The NPA is at this stage offering mentoring as part of on-going on the job training. This is done through the pairing of less experienced prosecutors with those more experienced in particular fields of criminal law / prosecution.
(b), (c) and (d): This training strategy is applied from entry level into prosecution, where aspirants are placed under the mentorship of both a tutor and a senior prosecutor. For more senior level prosecutors, allocation of cases under supervision also serves as part of the mentoring programme that is in place, as well as rotation of prosecutors to give exposure to different kinds of prosecutions / cases.
14 November 2016 - NW2334
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to the R149 107 000 incurred for fines and penalties listed in the SA Post Office’s 2015-16 Annual Report, ( a) which entities levied the fines and/or penalties, (b) what are the respective amounts and (c) what was the reason for each penalty and / or fine incurred. (2) Whether any of the specified penalties and/or fines have been recovered; if not, in each case, why not, if so, in each case, (a) from which entity were the penalties and or/ fines recovered and (b) what amount was recovered in each case?
Reply:
I have been informed by the South African Post Office (SAPO) as follows:
1. (a) The entities that levied penalties are the Payment Association of South Africa (PASA) and Telkom.
(b) The total amount of penalties incurred was R1 million. The remaining R148 million of the R149 million in question relates to a provision for possible VAT liability.
(c) The penalties were levied due to late payment by SAPO and this was due to constrained cash availability.
2. (a) and (b) No specified penalties and/or fines have been recovered because there is no basis for the recovery. The penalties were levied on amounts for which work was done for SAPO. In the case of PASA, the organisation regulates banking and card transactions on behalf of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). In the case of Telkom, the entity rendered telephony and data services to SAPO. In the case of provision for a possible VAT liability, SAPO has made the calculation based on a worst case scenario in terms of the VAT Act and it has requested the directive from the South African Revenue Services (SARS) to obtain certainty on the assumptions to be made in the calculations.
14 November 2016 - NW2234
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) investigation into municipalities in Limpopo, specifically the (a) Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality and (b) Sekhukhune District Municipality have commenced yet; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, (i) what is the current status of the investigation and (ii) on what date is it anticipated that the investigation will be completed?
Reply:
The following information was provided by the SIU:
Yes, the SIU investigations within the two municipalities have commenced. The SIU has been mandated to investigate allegations, as contemplated in Section 2(2) of the SIU Act, in respect of the affairs of (a) the Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality and (b) the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality as authorized by Proclamation R59 of 2016 published in Government Gazette No. 40348 dated 14 October 2016.
(i) The SIU commenced with the investigation within the two municipalities on 14 October 2016 and the investigation is in its initial stages; namely, project planning and set up. The initial stages are anticipated to be completed by 14 December 2016.
(ii) The SIU will only be in a position to advise of the anticipated end date of the investigations once they have gathered all the necessary documentation and the project planning stage completed.
14 November 2016 - NW2216
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
(1) Whether with reference to his department’s 2015-16 annual report wherein the Auditor- General of South Africa indicated that his department was in dereliction of its duties by incurring irregular expenditure, any action has been taken against the management of his department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether he has subsequently instituted any management strategies to prevent the reoccurrence of dereliction of duties in the future; if not, why not; if so what are the relevant details of the strategies that have been instituted?
Reply:
- I have taken note of the observations made by the Auditor General, as a result of his observations, investigations were done and all the implicated officials are being taken through the disciplinary process as we speak.
- I have instructed the ADG and his team to develop a plan to combat future occurances of this nature. This plan contains amongst others the following:
- Demand & Acquisition Unit to verify that supplier have quoted according to specifications. If not an approved motivation to attached prior to appointment.
- Demand & Acquisition Unit to test the validity of the motivation against the set criteria in the SCM policy
- Suppliers who are unable to submit a valid tax certificate to be automatically disqualified. SCM officials to verify that suppliers are registered in the National Treasury central supplier database, and that their tax status is compliant
- Demand & Acquisition Unit to provide and attach proof that various suppliers were approached and given opportunity but still it was not possible obtain the prescribed minimum number of quotations.
- It is now a mandatory requirement as per National Treasury SCM Instruction note 4 A of 206/2017 to utilise service providers that are registered on the Central Supplier Database. Demand & Acquisition Unit to obtain quotations strictly from suppliers registered on the CSD.
- An official in the Office of CFO to be assigned to review compliance with SCM prior to processing of orders or appointment of suppliers
14 November 2016 - NW2350
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(a) What are the names of each implementing agent of each community work programme being run by each relevant municipality, (b) on what date was each of the specified implementing agents appointed, (c) what amount (i) has been paid to each of the implementing agents to date and (ii) will be paid to each of the implementing agents for the remainder of the duration of each agreement, (d) what are the key deliverables specified in each of the specified agreements, (e) how many job opportunities (i) did each of the implementing agents create to date and (ii) is each of the implementing agents expected to create for the remainder of the duration of each agreement and (f) on what dates will each of the agreements expire?
Reply:
9A0 The following are the names of the Implementing Agents running the programme in the municipalities: (1) Border Rural Committee (2) Dhladhla Foundation (3) Insika Foundation (4)LIMA Rural Development (5) Seboka Training and Support (6) Seriti Institute (7) Siyakholwa Development (8) Thabiso/3L Development, and (9) Thembalethu Development
Kindly refer to the response to question “e” wherein it is specified as to which Implementing Agent is facilitating the implementation of the programme in each municipality.
(b) All current Implementing Agents were appointed with effect from 01 April 2014.
(c) The amount that (i) has been paid to each of the Implementing Agent to date and (ii) will be paid to each of the Implementing Agent for the remainder of the duration of each agreement are tabled below.
Implementing Agents are paid per order or contract for each province, therefore it is important that we reflect the amounts paid against each order (in a specified province) as at 30 September 2016.
PROVINCE |
ORDER NUMBER |
IMPLEMENTING AGENT |
PAID |
TO BE PAID |
EASTERN CAPE |
AG350815 |
BORDER RURAL COMMITTEE |
R 16,836,7065 |
R 6,303,961.35 |
|
|
BORDER RURAL COMMITTEE Total |
R 16,836,7065 |
R 6,303,961.35 |
EASTERN CAPE |
AG350823 |
DHLADHLA FOUNDATION |
R 31,219,895.33 |
R 8,717,112.65 |
FREE STATE |
AG350825 |
DHLADHLA FOUNDATION |
R 14,316,004.63 |
R 5,571,810.22 |
GAUTENG |
AG350820 |
DHLADHLA FOUNDATION |
R 16,543,503.66 |
R 4,876,495.28 |
KWAZULU NATAL |
AG350819 |
DHLADHLA FOUNDATION |
R 18,524,356.45 |
R 6,488,991.18 |
LIMPOPO |
AG350811 |
DHLADHLA FOUNDATION |
R 25,006,566.66 |
R 7,579,313.70 |
MPUMALANGA |
AG350822 |
DHLADHLA FOUNDATION |
R 17,022,519.88 |
R 5,808,942.98 |
NORTH WEST |
AG350824 |
DHLADHLA FOUNDATION |
R 19,708,628.85 |
R 6,569,217.33 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
AG350826 |
DHLADHLA FOUNDATION |
R 7,563,482.22 |
R 2,856,865.95 |
WESTERN CAPE |
AG350821 |
DHLADHLA FOUNDATION |
R 27,297,767.68 |
R 6,765,920.86 |
|
|
DHLADHLA FOUNDATION Total |
R 177,202,725.35 |
R 55,234,670.15 |
GAUTENG |
AG350806 |
INSIKA FOUNDATION |
R 10,150,940.44 |
R 3,194,491.48 |
KWAZULU NATAL |
AG350805 |
INSIKA FOUNDATION |
R 20,262,4648 |
R 8,004,541.29 |
|
|
INSIKA FOUNDATION Total |
R 30,413,404.52 |
R 11,199,032.77 |
FREE STATE |
AG350814 |
LIMA RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
R 13,139,786.91 |
R 3,612,423.12 |
|
|
LIMA RURAL DEVELOPMENT Total |
R 13,139,786.91 |
R 3,612,423.12 |
FREE STATE |
AG350801 |
SEBOKA TRAINING & SUPPORT |
R 10,788,957.51 |
R 6,760,953.81 |
MPUMALANGA |
AG350803 |
SEBOKA TRAINING & SUPPORT |
R 11,641,758.20 |
R 4,169,341.92 |
|
|
SEBOKA TRAINING & SUPPORT Total |
R 22,430,715.71 |
R 10,930,295.73 |
FREE STATE |
AG350807 |
SERITI INSTITUTE |
R 12,631,144.31 |
R 6,124,120.11 |
GAUTENG |
AG350818 |
SERITI INSTITUTE |
R 8,812,110.29 |
R 5,062,889.71 |
KWAZULU NATAL |
AG350804 |
SERITI INSTITUTE |
R 17,628,805.28 |
R 8,227,248.36 |
LIMPOPO |
AG350808 |
SERITI INSTITUTE |
R 20,166,774.54 |
R 8,576,313.69 |
MPUMALANGA |
AG350809 |
SERITI INSTITUTE |
R 16,087,148.96 |
R 7,144,282.59 |
NORTH WEST |
AG350810 |
SERITI INSTITUTE |
R 17,020,774.93 |
R 10,753,744.30 |
|
|
SERITI INSTITUTE Total |
R 92,346,758.31 |
R 45,888,598.76 |
EASTERN CAPE |
AG350802 |
SIYAKHOLWA DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION |
R 13,870,347.89 |
R 4,749,210.21 |
|
|
SIYAKHOLWA DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION Total |
R 13,870,347.89 |
R 4,749,210.21 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
AG350816 |
THABISO NGO /3L DEVELOPMENT |
R 10,502,917.11 |
R 3,707,290.89 |
|
|
THABISO NGO /3L DEVELOPMENT |
R 10,502,917.11 |
R 3,707,290.89 |
EASTERN CAPE |
AG350812 |
THEMBALETHU DEVELOPMENT |
R 20,597,918.99 |
R 8,007,995.71 |
GAUTENG |
AG350813 |
THEMBALETHU DEVELOPMENT |
R 8,232,740.65 |
R 3,261,654.73 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
AG350817 |
THEMBALETHU DEVELOPMENT |
R 10,133,948.16 |
R 3,972,336.74 |
|
|
THEMBALETHU DEVELOPMENT Total |
R 38,964,607.80 |
R 15,241,987.18 |
|
|
Grand Total |
R 415,707,969.64 |
R 156,867,470.18 |
(d) The following are the key deliverables as per the Service Level Agreement entered into between the individual Implementing Agent and the DCoG.
TASKS |
TIMELINE |
a) Implement the Community Work Programme at approved sites in accordance with the Norms and Standards, and SOPs of the programme |
Throughout the contract period |
b) Sustain and/or expand participation levels at existing sites in order to achieve the total work-day targets and participation rates. |
Throughout the contract period to 31 March 2017 |
c) Establish/re-establish/strengthen CWP Local Reference Committees at all sites in accordance with the procedures for the establishment and Terms of Reference for these committees involving the provinces, municipalities and all stakeholders in the process |
Throughout the contract period to 31 March 17 |
d) Support and ensure functionality of Local Reference Committees |
Throughout the contract period |
e) Interface with beneficiary communities, relevant municipalities and provincial departments responsible for Local Government |
Throughout the contract period |
f) Provide necessary technical support to the site to ensure standardized systems for registers, baseline forms, asset registers, task management and work organization management |
Throughout the contract period |
g) Ensure that all participants complete the baseline registration form and that daily registers are updated |
From inception of the contract, on registration of new participants. |
h) Provide a financial and narrative report on CWP site implementation progress to DCoG within 10 days of the end of every month. Such reporting shall be in accordance with the prescribed reporting framework; and should include a monthly schedule of work days, beneficiary data and all information required to comply with EPWP’s web based Management Information System |
10th of every month |
i) Provide the information required by the EPWP’s web-based Management Information System, including work days, training days, and beneficiary data such as age, sex and disability status input such data into the prescribed format and include with the report to DCoG |
10th of every month |
j) Provide cumulative quarterly narrative, financial and output reports including lessons learnt |
Quarterly |
K) Provide cumulative annual narrative , financial and output including lessons learnt |
Annually |
l) Develop annual Site Business Plans in collaboration with or following consultation with Local Reference Committees, communities, municipalities and provincial departments responsible for Local Government. This would include general Site Business Plans, Procurement Plans and Training plans. These are to be updated regularly and aligned to municipal Integrated Development Plans (IDPs). |
Initially within 45 days of new contracts and thereafter by 31 March of every year for the following year. All plans are to be updated monthly |
m) Maintain adequate Site Records for all CWP Sites, and ensure that these records are available for inspection by the DCoG, the provincial departments responsible for Local Government (this includes original receipts at IA HQ and certified copies of invoices at site level) |
Throughout the contract period |
n) Ensure compliance with the Ministerial Determination on conditions of Work in the Expanded Public Works Programme, as well as other statutory requirements, such as UIF and COIDwhere applicable |
Throughout the contract period |
o) Keep an inventory of all stock, equipment, tools and assets per site and ensure that inventory is available for inspection by DCoG, the provincial departments responsible for Local Government, other DCoG appointees or the office of the Auditor-General. |
Inventory of all stock and assets updated on a monthly basis. |
p) Ensure, through the Local Reference Committees, that Useful Work is undertaken and benefits the community |
|
q) Conduct entry and exit interviews, while keeping updated records of why participants leave and what they engage in thereafter |
(e) The number of job opportunities that (i) each of the Implementing Agent did create to date and (ii) is expected to create for the remainder of the duration of each agreement are tabled below per province.
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
There are four Implementing Agents facilitating the implementation of the programme, the table below provides the detailed breakdown of the work opportunities provided per site (Municipality) over a period of three years.
Municipality/Site Name |
Implementing Agent |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total provided to date |
Target for 2016/17 |
Chris Hani Emalahleni |
Border Rural Committee |
- |
473 |
635 |
1,108 |
500 |
Engcobo |
Border Rural Committee |
1,074 |
1,161 |
1,122 |
3,357 |
1000 |
Great Kei |
Border Rural Committee |
329 |
563 |
607 |
1,499 |
500 |
Inkwanca |
Border Rural Committee |
1,056 |
1,167 |
1,142 |
3,365 |
1000 |
Intsika Yethu |
Border Rural Committee |
1,151 |
1,067 |
1,073 |
3,291 |
1000 |
Inxuba Yethemba |
Border Rural Committee |
- |
490 |
526 |
1,016 |
500 |
Lukhanji |
Border Rural Committee |
1,108 |
1,139 |
1,090 |
3,337 |
1000 |
Sakhisizwe |
Border Rural Committee |
1,053 |
1,212 |
1,107 |
3,372 |
1000 |
Tsolwana |
Border Rural Committee |
1,055 |
1,100 |
1,013 |
3,168 |
1000 |
9 |
BRC Total |
6,826 |
8,372 |
8,315 |
23,513 |
7500 |
Elundini |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,156 |
1,108 |
1,087 |
3,351 |
1000 |
Gariep |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,292 |
1,038 |
998 |
3,328 |
1000 |
Kouga |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
96 |
353 |
449 |
500 |
Maletswayi |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
142 |
486 |
628 |
500 |
Mbashe |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,240 |
1,153 |
1,028 |
3,421 |
1000 |
Mnquma |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,219 |
1,168 |
1,139 |
3,526 |
1000 |
Ndlambe |
Dhladhla Foundation |
449 |
430 |
463 |
1,342 |
500 |
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,242 |
1,514 |
1,973 |
4,729 |
2500 |
Nkonkobe |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,214 |
1,140 |
1,117 |
3,471 |
1000 |
Nxuba |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,151 |
1,156 |
1,076 |
3,383 |
1000 |
Nyandeni |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,103 |
1,222 |
1,172 |
3,497 |
1000 |
Peddie |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,161 |
1,139 |
1,053 |
3,353 |
1000 |
Perfeville |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,741 |
1,967 |
1,990 |
5,698 |
2000 |
Port St Johns |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,204 |
1,214 |
1,119 |
3,537 |
1000 |
Senqu |
Dhladhla Foundation |
2,273 |
2,222 |
2,145 |
6,640 |
2000 |
15 |
Dhladhla Foundation Total |
16,445 |
16,709 |
17,199 |
50,353 |
17000 |
Amahlathi |
Siyakholwa Development Foundation |
1,836 |
1,905 |
1,784 |
5,525 |
1600 |
Baviaans |
Siyakholwa Development Foundation |
- |
- |
430 |
430 |
500 |
Blue Crane Route |
Siyakholwa Development Foundation |
308 |
515 |
533 |
1,356 |
500 |
Camdeboo |
Siyakholwa Development Foundation |
1,195 |
1,007 |
1,165 |
3,367 |
1000 |
Ikwezi |
Siyakholwa Development Foundation |
981 |
929 |
903 |
2,813 |
1000 |
Koukamma |
Siyakholwa Development Foundation |
- |
- |
450 |
450 |
750 |
Makana |
Siyakholwa Development Foundation |
1,281 |
1,198 |
1,275 |
3,754 |
1000 |
Sunday Rivers |
Siyakholwa Development Foundation |
- |
369 |
666 |
1,035 |
500 |
8 |
Siyakholwa Total |
5,601 |
5,923 |
7,206 |
18,730 |
6850 |
Ksd: Mthatha |
Thembalethu Development |
1,634 |
1,858 |
1,705 |
5,197 |
1500 |
Lukhanyo / Mhlontlo |
Thembalethu Development |
1,717 |
1,942 |
1,837 |
5,496 |
1500 |
Matatiele |
Thembalethu Development |
2,100 |
2,329 |
2,122 |
6,551 |
2000 |
Mthamvuna |
Thembalethu Development |
1,787 |
1,608 |
1,511 |
4,906 |
1500 |
Mzimvubu |
Thembalethu Development |
2,145 |
2,292 |
2,181 |
6,618 |
2000 |
Nquza Hill |
Thembalethu Development |
1,626 |
1,917 |
1,846 |
5,389 |
1500 |
Ntabankulu |
Thembalethu Development |
1,073 |
1,136 |
1,046 |
3,255 |
1000 |
7 |
Thembalethu Development Total |
12,082 |
13,082 |
12,248 |
37,412 |
11000 |
FREE STATE PROVINCE
There are four Implementing Agents facilitating the implementation of the programme, the table below provides the detailed breakdown of the work opportunities provided per site (Municipality) over a period of three years.
Municipality/Site Name |
Implementing Agent |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total provided to date |
Target for 2016/17 |
Mafube |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
370 |
495 |
865 |
500 |
Mangaung |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,857 |
2,029 |
1,895 |
5,781 |
2500 |
Metsimaholo |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,000 |
1,060 |
969 |
3,029 |
1000 |
Moqhaka |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,024 |
940 |
807 |
2,771 |
1000 |
Ngwathe |
Dhladhla Foundation |
2,089 |
1,948 |
1,999 |
6,036 |
2000 |
5 |
Dhladhla Foundation Total |
5,970 |
6,347 |
6,165 |
18,482 |
7000 |
Dihlabeng |
Lima Rural Development |
- |
350 |
473 |
823 |
500 |
Harrismith/ Maluti-a-Phofung |
Lima Rural Development |
2,832 |
2,963 |
2,703 |
8,498 |
2500 |
Nketoana |
Lima Rural Development |
- |
333 |
442 |
775 |
500 |
Phumelela |
Lima Rural Development |
1,123 |
1,164 |
1,109 |
3,396 |
1000 |
Setsoto |
Lima Rural Development |
1,193 |
1,185 |
1,057 |
3,435 |
1000 |
5 |
Lima Rural Development Total |
5,148 |
5,995 |
5,784 |
16,927 |
5500 |
Kopanong |
Seboka Training & Support |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Letsemeng |
Seboka Training & Support |
1,185 |
1,281 |
1,133 |
3,599 |
1000 |
Mantsopa |
Seboka Training & Support |
100 |
947 |
1,029 |
2,076 |
1000 |
Mohokare |
Seboka Training & Support |
1,306 |
1,211 |
1,035 |
3,552 |
1000 |
Wepener/Dewetsdorp |
Seboka Training & Support |
1,805 |
1,797 |
1,735 |
5,337 |
1600 |
5 |
Seboka Training & Support Total |
4,396 |
5,236 |
4,932 |
14,564 |
5100 |
Masilonyana |
Seriti Institute |
- |
239 |
321 |
560 |
500 |
Nala |
Seriti Institute |
995 |
995 |
951 |
2,941 |
1000 |
Tokologo |
Seriti Institute |
856 |
861 |
770 |
2,487 |
1000 |
Tswelopele |
Seriti Institute |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Welkom |
Seriti Institute |
3,343 |
3,283 |
3,067 |
9,693 |
3000 |
5 |
Seriti Institute Total |
5,194 |
5,378 |
5,109 |
15,681 |
6000 |
GAUTENG PROVINCE
There are four Implementing Agents facilitating the implementation of the programme, the table below provides the detailed breakdown of the work opportunities provided per site (Municipality) over a period of three years.
Municipality/Site Name |
Implementing Agent |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total provided to date |
Target for 2016/17 |
CoJ Region G |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,160 |
1,282 |
1,115 |
3,557 |
1000 |
Munsieville |
Dhladhla Foundation |
2,798 |
2,934 |
2,926 |
8,658 |
2500 |
Randfontein |
Dhladhla Foundation |
2,304 |
2,411 |
2,273 |
6,988 |
2000 |
Westonaria |
Dhladhla Foundation |
2,683 |
2,627 |
2,324 |
7,634 |
2000 |
4 |
Dhladhla Foundation Total |
8,945 |
9,254 |
8,638 |
26,837 |
7500 |
City of JHB Region E |
Insika Foundation |
1,363 |
1,230 |
1,109 |
3,702 |
1000 |
Merafong |
Insika Foundation |
2,513 |
2,358 |
2,170 |
7,041 |
2000 |
2 |
Insika Foundation Total |
3,876 |
3,588 |
3,279 |
10,743 |
3000 |
City of JHB Region A |
Seriti Institute |
1,609 |
1,237 |
1,056 |
3,902 |
1000 |
City of JHB Region C |
Seriti Institute |
1,155 |
1,066 |
1,006 |
3,227 |
1000 |
EKURHULENI |
Seriti Institute |
- |
- |
1,019 |
1,019 |
1000 |
Tshwane Metro |
Seriti Institute |
1,743 |
1,670 |
1,663 |
5,076 |
2000 |
4 |
Seriti Institute Total |
4,507 |
3,973 |
4,744 |
13,224 |
5000 |
CoJ REGION F |
Thembalethu Development |
1,192 |
1,391 |
1,056 |
3,639 |
1000 |
eMfuleni |
Thembalethu Development |
879 |
1,108 |
948 |
2,935 |
1000 |
Lesedi |
Thembalethu Development |
1,098 |
1,201 |
1,202 |
3,501 |
1000 |
Midvaal |
Thembalethu Development |
797 |
1,031 |
1,027 |
2,855 |
1000 |
4 |
Thembalethu Development Total |
3,966 |
4,731 |
4,233 |
12,930 |
4000 |
KWAZULU NATAL PROVINCE
There are three Implementing Agents facilitating the implementation of the programme, the table below provides the detailed breakdown of the work opportunities provided per site (Municipality) over a period of three years.
Municipality/Site Name |
Implementing Agent |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total provided to date |
Target for 2016/17 |
Ezingoleni |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,052 |
1,211 |
1,147 |
3,410 |
1000 |
Greater Kokstad |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
389 |
492 |
881 |
500 |
Hibiscus Coast |
Dhladhla Foundation |
|
|
|
|
450 |
Ingwe |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,143 |
1,183 |
1,120 |
3,446 |
1000 |
Kwa Sani |
Dhladhla Foundation |
|
|
|
|
100 |
Msunduzi |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,088 |
1,080 |
980 |
3,148 |
1000 |
Okhahlamba |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,109 |
1,139 |
1,102 |
3,350 |
1000 |
Richmond |
Dhladhla Foundation |
|
|
|
|
450 |
Ubuhlebezwe |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,043 |
1,046 |
1,067 |
3,156 |
1000 |
Umdoni |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
326 |
548 |
874 |
500 |
Umuziwabantu |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,116 |
1,209 |
1,116 |
3,441 |
1000 |
Umzimkhulu |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,149 |
1,144 |
1,098 |
3,391 |
1000 |
Umzumbe |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,591 |
1,617 |
1,581 |
4,789 |
1500 |
Vulamehlo |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,095 |
1,158 |
1,085 |
3,338 |
1000 |
14 |
Dhladhla Foundation Total |
10,386 |
11,502 |
11,336 |
33,224 |
11500 |
City of Umhlathuze |
Insika Foundation |
|
|
|
|
450 |
Dannhauser |
Insika Foundation |
955 |
1,046 |
1,021 |
3,022 |
1000 |
eDumbe |
Insika Foundation |
1,134 |
1,079 |
1,101 |
3,314 |
1000 |
eShowe |
Insika Foundation |
1,184 |
1,160 |
1,060 |
3,404 |
1000 |
Ethekwini |
Insika Foundation |
|
|
|
|
1000 |
Impendle |
Insika Foundation |
1,089 |
1,130 |
1,053 |
3,272 |
1000 |
Indaka |
Insika Foundation |
1,214 |
1,155 |
1,116 |
3,485 |
1000 |
Kwadukuza |
Insika Foundation |
- |
284 |
549 |
833 |
500 |
Ladysmith/Emnambithi |
Insika Foundation |
|
|
|
|
450 |
Mandeni |
Insika Foundation |
442 |
551 |
493 |
1,486 |
1000 |
Maphumulo |
Insika Foundation |
1,014 |
1,053 |
1,080 |
3,147 |
1000 |
Mfolozi |
Insika Foundation |
|
|
|
|
450 |
Mkhambathini |
Insika Foundation |
1,072 |
1,100 |
1,074 |
3,246 |
1000 |
Mthonjaneni |
Insika Foundation |
404 |
638 |
570 |
1,612 |
500 |
Ndwedwe |
Insika Foundation |
1,207 |
1,115 |
1,060 |
3,382 |
1000 |
Newcastle |
Insika Foundation |
|
|
|
|
450 |
Nkandla |
Insika Foundation |
1,094 |
1,219 |
1,126 |
3,439 |
1100 |
Nongoma |
Insika Foundation |
1,130 |
1,070 |
1,116 |
3,316 |
1000 |
Ntambanana |
Insika Foundation |
1,115 |
1,132 |
1,084 |
3,331 |
1000 |
Ulundi |
Insika Foundation |
|
|
|
|
500 |
uMshwathi |
Insika Foundation |
|
|
|
|
450 |
uPhongolo |
Insika Foundation |
934 |
1,011 |
1,065 |
3,010 |
1000 |
22 |
Insika Foundation Total |
13,988 |
14,743 |
14,568 |
43,299 |
17850 |
Abaqulusi |
Seriti Institute |
1,068 |
1,064 |
1,031 |
3,163 |
1000 |
Big Five False Bay |
Seriti Institute |
|
|
|
|
225 |
eMadlangeni |
Seriti Institute |
1,344 |
1,255 |
1,151 |
3,750 |
1000 |
Endumeni |
Seriti Institute |
|
|
|
|
450 |
Hlabisa |
Seriti Institute |
|
|
|
|
225 |
Imbabazane |
Seriti Institute |
- |
- |
233 |
233 |
500 |
Jozini |
Seriti Institute |
1,101 |
1,100 |
1,065 |
3,266 |
1000 |
Mpofana |
Seriti Institute |
- |
- |
323 |
323 |
500 |
Msinga |
Seriti Institute |
1,594 |
1,621 |
1,561 |
4,776 |
1500 |
Mtshezi |
Seriti Institute |
1,140 |
1,107 |
1,027 |
3,274 |
1000 |
Mtubatuba |
Seriti Institute |
1,201 |
1,164 |
1,110 |
3,475 |
1000 |
Nquthu |
Seriti Institute |
1,242 |
1,112 |
1,068 |
3,422 |
1000 |
Umhlabuyalingana |
Seriti Institute |
1,598 |
1,716 |
1,732 |
5,046 |
1600 |
uMngeni |
Seriti Institute |
|
|
|
|
450 |
Umvoti |
Seriti Institute |
|
|
|
|
500 |
15 |
Seriti Institute Total |
10,288 |
10,139 |
10,301 |
30,728 |
11950 |
LIMPOPO PROVINCE
There are two Implementing Agents facilitating the implementation of the programme, the table below provides the detailed breakdown of the work opportunities provided per site (Municipality) over a period of three years.
Municipality/Site Name |
Implementing Agent |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total provided to date |
Target for 2016/17 |
Ba-Phalaborwa |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,108 |
1,072 |
1,106 |
3,286 |
1000 |
Bela Bela |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,010 |
1,155 |
1,171 |
3,336 |
1000 |
Greater Giyani |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,955 |
1,720 |
1,681 |
5,356 |
1700 |
Greater Letaba |
Dhladhla Foundation |
442 |
1,077 |
1,071 |
2,590 |
1100 |
Greater Tzaneen |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,893 |
2,239 |
2,237 |
6,369 |
2100 |
Lephalale |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
- |
308 |
308 |
500 |
Makhado |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,153 |
1,117 |
1,269 |
3,539 |
1200 |
Maruleng |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,109 |
1,106 |
1,056 |
3,271 |
1100 |
Modimolle |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
355 |
559 |
914 |
500 |
Mogalakwena |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,096 |
1,398 |
1,308 |
3,802 |
1300 |
Mokgoophong |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
389 |
525 |
914 |
500 |
Musina |
Dhladhla Foundation |
399 |
1,083 |
1,270 |
2,752 |
1000 |
Mutale |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,181 |
1,104 |
1,147 |
3,432 |
1100 |
Thabazimbi |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
155 |
245 |
400 |
500 |
Thulamela |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,349 |
1,221 |
1,139 |
3,709 |
1000 |
15 |
Dhladhla Foundation Total |
12,695 |
15,191 |
16,092 |
43,978 |
15600 |
Aganang |
Seriti Institute |
1,135 |
1,105 |
1,014 |
3,254 |
1000 |
Blouberg |
Seriti Institute |
1,226 |
1,100 |
1,192 |
3,518 |
1000 |
Elias Motsoaled |
Seriti Institute |
357 |
619 |
1,138 |
2,114 |
1100 |
Ephraim Mogale |
Seriti Institute |
1,147 |
1,165 |
1,127 |
3,439 |
1000 |
Fetakgomo |
Seriti Institute |
1,142 |
1,095 |
1,036 |
3,273 |
1200 |
Greater Tubatse |
Seriti Institute |
1,878 |
1,712 |
1,564 |
5,154 |
1500 |
Lepelle Nkumpi |
Seriti Institute |
1,204 |
1,101 |
1,126 |
3,431 |
1150 |
Makhuduthamaga |
Seriti Institute |
1,057 |
1,159 |
1,319 |
3,535 |
1200 |
Molemole |
Seriti Institute |
893 |
1,032 |
1,191 |
3,116 |
1000 |
Polokwane |
Seriti Institute |
354 |
623 |
1,068 |
2,045 |
1500 |
10 |
Seriti Institute Total |
10,393 |
10,711 |
11,775 |
32,879 |
11650 |
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE
There are three Implementing Agents facilitating the implementation of the programme, the table below provides the detailed breakdown of the work opportunities provided per site (Municipality) over a period of three years.
Municipality/Site Name |
Implementing Agent |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total provided to date |
Target for 2016/17 |
Albert Luthuli - Nhlazatshe |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,096 |
1,184 |
1,132 |
3,412 |
1000 |
Albert Luthuli - Tjakastad |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,637 |
1,743 |
1,673 |
5,053 |
1800 |
Dipaleseng |
Dhladhla Foundation |
224 |
1,133 |
1,119 |
2,476 |
1000 |
Govan Mbeki |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,257 |
1,228 |
1,207 |
3,692 |
1000 |
Lekwa |
Dhladhla Foundation |
314 |
1,188 |
1,125 |
2,627 |
1000 |
Mkhondo |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,642 |
1,774 |
1,733 |
5,149 |
1500 |
Msukaligwa |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,152 |
1,210 |
1,210 |
3,572 |
1000 |
Pixley Ka Seme |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,107 |
1,190 |
1,097 |
3,394 |
1000 |
Victor Khanye |
Dhladhla Foundation |
217 |
1,030 |
1,131 |
2,378 |
1000 |
9 |
Dhladhla Foundation Total |
8,646 |
11,680 |
11,427 |
31,753 |
10300 |
Dr JS Moroka |
Seboka Training & Support |
1,293 |
1,198 |
1,097 |
3,588 |
1400 |
Emalahleni |
Seboka Training & Support |
1,189 |
1,338 |
1,133 |
3,660 |
1000 |
Steve Tshwete |
Seboka Training & Support |
1,284 |
1,254 |
1,047 |
3,585 |
1000 |
Thembisile Hani |
Seboka Training & Support |
1,051 |
1,229 |
1,226 |
3,506 |
1200 |
4 |
Seboka Training & Support Total |
4,817 |
5,019 |
4,503 |
14,339 |
4600 |
Bushbuckridge |
Seriti Institute |
2,674 |
2,858 |
2,696 |
8,228 |
2900 |
eMakhazeni |
Seriti Institute |
275 |
540 |
712 |
1,527 |
1000 |
Mbombela |
Seriti Institute |
1,368 |
1,826 |
1,642 |
4,836 |
1500 |
Nkomazi |
Seriti Institute |
1,541 |
1,683 |
1,578 |
4,802 |
1900 |
Thabachweu |
Seriti Institute |
1,246 |
1,218 |
1,031 |
3,495 |
1100 |
Umjindi |
Seriti Institute |
269 |
729 |
959 |
1,957 |
1000 |
6 |
Seriti Institute Total |
7,373 |
8,854 |
8,618 |
24,845 |
9400 |
NORTHERN CAPE
There are three Implementing Agents facilitating the implementation of the programme, the table below provides the detailed breakdown of the work opportunities provided per site (Municipality) over a period of three years.
Municipality/Site Name |
Implementing Agent |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total provided to date |
Target for 2016/17 |
Emthanjeni |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
1,069 |
1,155 |
2,224 |
1000 |
Kareeberg |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,302 |
784 |
981 |
3,067 |
1000 |
Karoo Hoogland |
Dhladhla Foundation |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Renosterberg |
Dhladhla Foundation |
966 |
1,060 |
1,100 |
3,126 |
1000 |
Thembelihle |
Dhladhla Foundation |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Ubuntu |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,486 |
1,122 |
1,072 |
3,680 |
1000 |
Umsobomvu |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
231 |
444 |
675 |
500 |
7 |
Dhladhla Foundation Total |
3,754 |
4,266 |
4,752 |
12,772 |
5500 |
Dikgatlong |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development |
1,366 |
1,189 |
1,108 |
3,663 |
1000 |
Ga-segonyana |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Hantaam |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Joe Morolong |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development |
1,574 |
1,721 |
1,687 |
4,982 |
1500 |
Khara Hais |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Kheis |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Magareng |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development |
1,471 |
1,246 |
1,035 |
3,752 |
1000 |
Nama Khoi |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Phokwane |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development |
- |
818 |
949 |
1,767 |
1000 |
Sol Plaatje |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development |
14 |
1,225 |
966 |
2,205 |
1000 |
Tsantsabane |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development |
|
|
|
|
500 |
11 |
Thabiso NGO /3L Development Total |
4,425 |
6,199 |
5,745 |
16,369 |
8500 |
Gamagara |
Thembalethu Development |
659 |
723 |
979 |
2,361 |
1000 |
Kammiesberg |
Thembalethu Development |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Kgatelopele |
Thembalethu Development |
1,129 |
1,323 |
1,191 |
3,643 |
1000 |
Khaima |
Thembalethu Development |
1,252 |
1,199 |
1,299 |
3,750 |
1000 |
Mier |
Thembalethu Development |
240 |
302 |
271 |
813 |
500 |
Richtersveld |
Thembalethu Development |
1,002 |
905 |
787 |
2,694 |
1000 |
Riemvasmaak /Ka! Gariep |
Thembalethu Development |
1,254 |
1,360 |
1,315 |
3,929 |
1000 |
Siyancuma |
Thembalethu Development |
- |
319 |
329 |
648 |
500 |
Siyathemba |
Thembalethu Development |
|
|
|
|
500 |
9 |
Thembalethu Development Total |
5,536 |
6,131 |
6,171 |
17,838 |
7000 |
NORTH WEST PROVINCE
There are two Implementing Agents facilitating the implementation of the programme, the table below provides the detailed breakdown of the work opportunities provided per site (Municipality) over a period of three years.
Municipality/Site Name |
Implementing Agent |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total provided to date |
Target for 2016/17 |
Ditsobotla |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
808 |
997 |
1,805 |
1000 |
GREATER TAUNG |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,647 |
1,730 |
1,596 |
4,973 |
2000 |
Kagisano Molopo |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,035 |
1,179 |
1,051 |
3,265 |
1000 |
Lekwa-Teemane |
Dhladhla Foundation |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Mafikeng |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,688 |
1,686 |
1,555 |
4,929 |
1500 |
Mamusa |
Dhladhla Foundation |
502 |
1,095 |
1,217 |
2,814 |
1000 |
Naledi FS |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,098 |
961 |
1,216 |
3,275 |
1000 |
Ramotshere Moiloa |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,099 |
1,018 |
1,087 |
3,204 |
1000 |
Ratlou |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,008 |
1,175 |
1,009 |
3,192 |
1000 |
Tswaing |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,220 |
1,151 |
1,158 |
3,529 |
1000 |
10 |
Dhladhla Foundation Total |
9,297 |
10,803 |
10,886 |
30,986 |
11000 |
Kgetlengrivier |
Seriti Institute |
598 |
658 |
1,163 |
2,419 |
1000 |
Madibeng |
Seriti Institute |
1,196 |
1,244 |
1,316 |
3,756 |
1000 |
Maquassi Hills |
Seriti Institute |
1,161 |
1,322 |
1,278 |
3,761 |
1000 |
Matlosana |
Seriti Institute |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Moretele |
Seriti Institute |
1,294 |
1,234 |
1,248 |
3,776 |
1000 |
Moses Kotane |
Seriti Institute |
1,112 |
1,267 |
1,113 |
3,492 |
1100 |
Rustenberg |
Seriti Institute |
2,579 |
2,592 |
2,289 |
7,460 |
2000 |
Tlokwe |
Seriti Institute |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Ventersdorp |
Seriti Institute |
1,309 |
1,285 |
1,139 |
3,733 |
1000 |
9 |
Seriti Institute Total |
9,249 |
9,602 |
9,546 |
28,397 |
9100 |
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
There are one Implementing Agent facilitating the implementation of the programme, the table below provides the detailed breakdown of the work opportunities provided per site (Municipality) over a period of three years.
Municipality/Site Name |
Implementing Agent |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total provide to date |
Target for 2016/17 |
Beaufort West |
Dhladhla Foundation |
668 |
1,105 |
1,238 |
3,011 |
1000 |
Bitou |
Dhladhla Foundation |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Breede Valley |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,145 |
1,244 |
1,150 |
3,539 |
1000 |
Cape Agulhas |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
18 |
214 |
232 |
500 |
Cape Town |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,232 |
1,131 |
1,100 |
3,463 |
1100 |
Cederberg |
Dhladhla Foundation |
535 |
606 |
547 |
1,688 |
700 |
Drakenstein |
Dhladhla Foundation |
564 |
449 |
538 |
1,551 |
500 |
George |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
- |
228 |
228 |
500 |
Hessequa |
Dhladhla Foundation |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Kannaland |
Dhladhla Foundation |
690 |
726 |
889 |
2,305 |
1000 |
Khayelitsha |
Dhladhla Foundation |
978 |
1,159 |
961 |
3,098 |
1000 |
Knysna |
Dhladhla Foundation |
- |
- |
465 |
465 |
500 |
Laingsburg |
Dhladhla Foundation |
304 |
236 |
249 |
789 |
500 |
Langeberg |
Dhladhla Foundation |
261 |
252 |
327 |
840 |
500 |
Mosselbay |
Dhladhla Foundation |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Nyanga/Guguletu |
Dhladhla Foundation |
870 |
1,060 |
1,042 |
2,972 |
1000 |
Oudtshoorn |
Dhladhla Foundation |
540 |
682 |
816 |
2,038 |
700 |
Overstrand |
Dhladhla Foundation |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Prince Albert |
Dhladhla Foundation |
440 |
386 |
399 |
1,225 |
500 |
Saldanha |
Dhladhla Foundation |
208 |
390 |
531 |
1,129 |
500 |
Stellenbosch |
Dhladhla Foundation |
|
|
|
|
500 |
Swellendam |
Dhladhla Foundation |
350 |
380 |
301 |
1,031 |
500 |
Theewaterskloof |
Dhladhla Foundation |
1,067 |
1,298 |
1,031 |
3,396 |
1000 |
Witzenberg |
Dhladhla Foundation |
533 |
510 |
614 |
1,657 |
500 |
24 |
Dhladhla Foundation Total |
10,385 |
11,632 |
12,640 |
34,657 |
16000 |
(f) The contracts will be expiring on 31 March 2017.
14 November 2016 - NW2355
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) On what date did the board members of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa pay back the money for the extra board meetings they paid themselves, as per their undertaking to the Portfolio Committee on Transport on 31 August 2016, (b)(i) what amount was paid by each of the specified board members and (ii) for which of the specified board meetings, (c) which of the board members have not paid the money back yet, (d) on what date will all the moneys owed be paid back by the board members and (e) what interest is being charged to the board members?
Reply:
(a) On 27 October 2016, the Minister of Transport, following consideration of the PRASA Board of Control’s submission in respect of the circumstances that led to the payment made to the Board for the extra Board meetings, instructed the Board of Control to repay the money that was paid for supplementary Board meetings without prior written approval from the Executive Authority. The Minister gave the deadline of on or before 31 January 2017 for the repayment of all the money.
(b) As at 31 October 2016, the Chairman of the PRASA Board, Dr. Popo Molefe, repaid R680 000.
(c) The Board as indicated in paragraph (a) above, has been given a deadline of 31 January 2017 to repay the money.
(d) The deadline for the repayment of the money is 31 January 2017.
(e) No interest is being charged to the Board members.
14 November 2016 - NW2286
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to his department and /or each entity reporting to him were completed from 1 january 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; in 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 report
Reply:
The Honourable Member might be aware that I have 26 entities reporting to me, therefore to collate information from the entities require time. I will submit that information to the Honourable member once it is available.
14 November 2016 - NW1561
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Social Development
(a) What amount did (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her spend on advertising in the 2015-16 financial year and (b) how much has (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her budgeted for advertising in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
I would like to refer the Honourable Member to my reply to Parliamentary Question 2106 of 2016 asked by Honourable EJ Marais on a similar matter.
14 November 2016 - NW2343
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether any measures have been put in place to address the decline of 11,4% of National Prosecuting Authority cases finalised with court verdicts from 2010 to date; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have been informed that in the NPA’s annual report, the year-on-year decline in the achievements of this indicator, was indicated. A comparative analysis with the achievements during previous years indicates a gradual decline of 11.4% from 2009/10 in the number of cases finalised with a verdict. The decline may be correlated with a similar decline of 17.2% in the influx of new cases and a 12.8% reduction in court hours.
The courts finalised 310 850 verdict cases with a conviction rate of 93% (289 245 convictions). Compared to the previous year, 8 299 (2.6%) fewer cases were finalised with a verdict. The high conviction rate illustrates the focus on high quality prosecutions, notwithstanding the reduction in cases finalised. The progress per forum during 2015/16 is indicated in the table below:
Table 6: Progress on cases finalised with a verdict
FORUM |
2014/15 |
% of National |
2015/16 |
% of National |
Progress |
HIGH COURT |
978 |
0,3% |
1012 |
0,3% |
3,5% |
REGIONAL COURT |
33 430 |
10,5% |
31 832 |
10,2% |
-4,8% |
DISTRICT COURT |
284 741 |
89,2% |
278 006 |
89,4% |
-2,4% |
ALL |
319 149 |
100,0% |
310 850 |
100,0% |
-2,6% |
A decline in performance is noted in both lower court forums compared to the previous year. The regional courts finalised 1 598 (4.8%) fewer cases and the district courts 6 735 (2.4%). The high courts managed to finalise 34 more cases during this period, which represents an improvement of 3.5% compared to the corresponding period during the previous year.
The NPA furthermore indicated that in order to save valuable court time and speed up the finalisation of cases without impeding on the quality of prosecutions, a total of 1 901 plea and sentence agreements were successfully concluded, comprising of 7 066 counts (see Appendix 1 at the end of the annual report for a full list). This represents an increase of 8.2% compared to 1 757 agreements concluded last year. Even though the number of agreements concluded does not appear to be significant if compared to the total number of finalised cases, the counts involved in these matters would have taken up valuable court time had trials been conducted. In 15 of the cases, the counts involved more than 100 counts per case.
Enhanced screening processes may impact on the number of new cases as prosecutors ensure, as far as possible, to enrol only trial ready matters. In order to curb the notion that prosecutors are selective with cases dealt with, the number of withdrawals is also measured to ensure quality prosecutions and a just outcome in all cases. The comparison indicates a positive reduction of 17.7% in the number of cases withdrawn in all courts.
The NPA has informed me that the effective performance of the NPA is directly linked to the effective performance of the other role players within the criminal justice system. Ensuring that cases proceed when they are set down for trial remains a primary challenge that the system has not adequately addressed. The implementation of pre-trial hearings identified by the NPA, Legal Aid South Africa and the Office of the Chief Justice as one of the solutions to prevent remands of trial ready cases has been slow in gaining traction, particularly in the lower courts. This has been compounded by the placing of too few trial cases on the court rolls, resulting in wasted court hours.
The norms and standards issued by the Chief Justice have not yet led to increased court hours. Inadequacies of role-players in the system remain a concern as they impact on the finalization of cases. However, these are monitored and reported at the Provincial Efficiency Enhancement Committee (PEEC) meetings, chaired by the Judges President in each province.
14 November 2016 - NW2233
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether ward committees are dissolved by his department or the local municipal council on a local government election day; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) Whether all ward committees were dissolved in all municipalities on 3 August 2016; if not, in each case, (a) why not and (b) what are the names of the municipalities where ward committees were not dissolved, (3) Whether any costs were incurred for any ward committees that were not dissolved on 3 August 2016 after the local government elections; if so, what are the relevant details in each case? NW2563E
Reply:
1) Ward committees are dissolved by local municipal councils in line with the Local Government Municipal Regulations for the Term of Office of Ward Committee Members (2009). The Regulations seek to regulate the implementation of section 75 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, no.117 of 1998, which provides for the alignment of the term of office of ward committees to that of municipal council (5 years).
(2)(a)In line with section 75 of the Municipal Structures Act all ward committees across provinces and municipalities were dissolved and ceased to exist from 3 August 2016 with the exception of two local municipalities in the province of Kwazulu Natal.
Ward Committees in the two municipalities were allowed to serve beyond the approved term of office to ensure and allow for smooth transition and provide hand over reports to new councils and were only dissolved at the end of September 2016.
The following are the municipalities where ward committee served beyond the approved term of office:
- Ingwe Local Municipality, and
- Emadlangeni Local Municipality
(3) The following table reflects details of costs incurred per municipality:
Municipality |
Number of wards |
Cost incurred |
Ingwe |
11 |
90 000 |
Emadlangeni |
04 |
58400 |
14 November 2016 - NW2363
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) What amount in advertising revenue did each small community print media project which is supported by the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) generate (a) in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13, (iii) 2013-14, (iv) 2014-15 and (v) 2015-16 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2016; (2) Whether the MDDA has put any succession plans in place to assist small community print media projects in mitigating instabilities affecting the delivery of planned targets; if not, why not; if so, what are the full relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) The MDDA publishes advertising revenue generated by each small community print media project which is supported by the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) via the Milele Group and the Government Communication Information System (GCIS) in its annual report. These are available on request. The MDDA does not have direct access to detailed advertising income until it receives annual reports from media buyers and the GCIS. To provide a comprehensive breakdown per community print project requires a survey in order to give justice in responding to this question as we do not have readily available information within the specified time.
(b) Information on advertising revenue generated by each small community print media project which is supported by the MDDA via the Milele Group and the GCIS is consolidated on an annual basis for publication in the MDDA annual report. The MDDA does not have direct access to detailed advertising income until it receives annual report from media buyers and the GCIS. To provide a comprehensive breakdown on advertising revenue generated per community print project since 1 April 2016 requires a survey in order to give justice in responding to this question as we do not have readily available information within the specified time.
2. (a) Yes, the MDDA has succession plans in place to assist small community print media projects in mitigating instabilities affecting the delivery of planned targets, via established partnerships to capacitate the print sector on content development. These partnerships include arrangements with Soul City, AIP, SAASTA and SEDA, ongoing engagement with the Big4, ongoing engagement with the GCIS on media buying and planned engagement with SALGA and all state organs on media buying.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
14 November 2016 - NW2409
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to her reply to question 1924 on 27 September 2016, (a) what are the relevant details of each course offered, (b) since what date has each of the specified courses been offered, (c) how are the courses accredited and (d) what procedures have been put in place to (i) monitor and (ii) maintain the required standards of the (aa) courses and (bb) lectures?
Reply:
(a) what are the relevant details of each course offerThe current course material presented i.e. Examiners of Vehicles and Examiner for Driving Licenses are accredited programmes consisting of the following Unit Standards:
UNIT STANDARD TITLE |
NUMBER |
NQF LEVEL |
EXAMINERS OF VEHICLES |
||
Examine vehicles for road-worthiness |
Level 4 |
|
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic vehicle components |
Level 4 |
|
Examine light motor vehicles for fitness and road-worthiness |
Level 4 |
|
Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts |
Level 4 |
|
EXAMINERS FOR DRIVING LICENCES |
||
Examine candidates for the learners drivers licence |
Level 3 |
|
Examine for a driving licence - Grade D |
Level 4 |
(b)
- The Examiner for Driving Licences course Grade F and L (US 256522) – 22 July until 19 August 2016.
- The Examiner for Driving Licences course Grade D (US 377227) – 22 August until 16 September 2016.
- The Examiner of Vehicles course - 19 September until 08 December 2016.
(c) how are the courses accredited and;
- All courses are presented by the RTMC’s Training Provisioning Unit in collaboration with Boekenhoutkloof, a SASSETA accredited, Traffic Training College;
- The courses are based on SAQA registered Unit Standards as set out in item (a) above;
(d) (i) monitor:
- The College Management conducts monitoring of training.
- A post course evaluation questionnaire is developed and handed to learners at the end of the training programme and feedback is obtained from the learners.
- Internal moderation of assessments by Training Provisioning Unit and Internal Verification of assessments by the Corporation’s Training and Development Unit are conducted. SASSETA conducts External Verification of assessments for the purpose of certification
(ii) maintain the required standards:
- of the (aa) courses – The national standardized training material for both courses are presented in line with the Policy Document for Traffic Training Centres, Government Gazette 34292, dated 16 May 2011;
- and (bb) lectures? - Lecturers are appointed in compliance with the Policy Document for Traffic Training Centres.
14 November 2016 - NW2416
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the Group Executive of Corporate Affairs of the SA Broadcasting Corporation, Mr Hlaudi Motsoeneng, recently cancelled a paid-for-feature in Metro FM’s Talk with Rams; if so, (a) why did the specified person cancel the specified segment, (b) what are the relevant details of the process followed to cancel the segment and (c) in what capacity did the person cancel the segment?
Reply:
No. The decision was made by the Metro FM Programme Manager.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
14 November 2016 - NW2333
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) How many qualifying bargaining unit employees of the SA Post Office qualified for back payments during the period 1 April 2014 to 30 November 2014 and (b) What is the total cost of the specified back payments?
Reply:
I have been informed by the South African Post Office (SAPO) as follows:
(a) The total number of qualifying bargaining unit employees is 16 820. This is 100% of bargaining unit employees who were still in the employ of the company at the time of signing the agreement.
(b) The total cost of back payments was R82.4 million.
11 November 2016 - NW2154
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)Whether her department will lease five specialist maritime surveillance aircraft (details furnished) from a consortium led by Atlantis Aviation as part of the obligations of the SA Air Force (SAAF), as set out in the latest Defence Review, under Project Metsi/Kiepie; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the full relevant details of (a) the tender process followed by the Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) to procure the specified aircraft, (b) the age of the aircraft in terms of (i) years flown and (ii) hours clocked to date, (c) the yearly (i) leasing and (ii) operating costs, (d) how the specified costs will be funded and (e) the date on which the aircraft will be operational in the SAAF; (2) whether she will make the tender notices published by Armscor available to Mr S J F Marais; if not, why not; if so, by what date; (3) whether a due diligence investigation was done prior to entering into an agreement with the specified consortium; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the outcome of the specified investigation; (4) whether she intends to procure permanent specialist maritime surveillance aircraft once the lease of the specified aircraft ends; if not, why not; if so, by what date will this take place; (5) whether the procurement of the specified aircraft has any impact on the need to replace some of the SAAF stock (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Questions 1-5
The SAAF has not leased aircrafts from the consortium led by Atlantis Aviation.
The SAAF was approached by Atlantis Aviation in the run-up to the AAD 2016 with the view to showcase the Donier 328.
The SAAF did not make any commitment to acquire these aircrafts after the assessment by our maritime specialists.
11 November 2016 - NW2247
Balindlela, Ms ZB to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a) What are the relevant details of all training provided to the Road Traffic Management Agency’s officials in the past three financial years, (b) what amount did each training course cost, (c) who conducted each training course and (d) what qualifications were offered in each case; (2) whether each specified training course was accredited; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether the requirement to be in possession of (a) normal and/or (b) specialised driving licences was waived for any of the officials to attend any of the specified courses; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
1. Training of the National Traffic Police (NTP) : 2016/17
(a) Training Details:
- A total of 101 Officers are being trained as Examiners of Vehicles and Examiners for Driving Licences.
- Duration: from 19 July to 08 December 2016
- Venue: Heidelberg SA Army Gymnasium
- Training Cost:
Total cost of Training as at 30 September 2016 amounted to R3,3 million
- Training Provider:
Boekenhoutkloof Traffic Training College in collaboration with the RTMC Training Provisioning. Boekenhoutkloof Traffic College is an accredited training provider, accredited with the Safety and Security, Sector, Education and Training Authority (SASSETA).
- Qualifications were offered:
Certificate in Examiners of Vehicles and Certificate in Examiners for Driving Licences.
Training of the National Traffic Police: 2015/16
(a) Training Details:
- A total of 130 officers were trained on the following:
- Physical Fitness
- Tactical Training
- Firearm Training
- Theoretical Training (NLTA, AARTO, and Legal Subjects)
- Training as Examiners of Vehicles
- Duration: from 18August to 14 December 2015
- Venue: Heidelberg SA Army Gymnasium
(b) Training Cost:
Total cost of Training as at 31 March 2016 amounted to R7,9 million
(c) Training Provider:
Boekenhoutkloof Traffic Training College in collaboration with the RTMC Training Provisioning. Boekenhoutkloof Traffic College is an accredited training provider, accredited with the Safety and Security, Sector, Education and Training Authority (SASSETA).
(d) Qualifications were offered:
Certificate in Examiners of Vehicles.
Training of the National Traffic Police: 2014/15
(a) Training Details:
The training was presented to 172 members of the National Traffic Police at the TELKOM Centre of Learning in Olifantsfontein, Gauteng. The following milestones were set during the up-skilling training conducted from 25 October 2014 to 15 December 2014:
- Physical Fitness
- Tactical Training
- Firearm Training
- Theoretical Training
All of the aforementioned aspects which made up the Up-Skilling Training Programme of the NTP, were spread throughout the up-skilling training programme in the format of a Block Programme.
(b) Training Cost:
The training budget for the NTP up-skilling for 2014/15 was R20m, actual expenditure was R11m.
- Training Provider:
This training was referred to as the Up-Skilling of the NTP and was conducted by George Fivaz Forensic and Risk (GFFR) Training from 25 October 2014 to 15 December 2014. GFFR conducted the training in collaboration with Lyceum College.Lyceum College is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a Private Higher Education Institution.
(b) Qualifications were offered:
Lyceum College registered this programme as an internal certification programme.
2. The Training for Examiners of Vehicles and Examiner for Driving Licences are accredited programmes consisting of the following Unit Standards:
UNIT STANDARD TITLE |
NUMBER |
NQF LEVEL |
EXAMINERS OF VEHICLES |
||
Examine vehicles for road-worthiness |
Level 4 |
|
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic vehicle components |
Level 4 |
|
Examine light motor vehicles for fitness and road-worthiness |
Level 4 |
|
Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts |
Level 4 |
|
EXAMINERS FOR DRIVING LICENCES |
||
Examine candidates for the learners drivers licence |
Level 3 |
|
Examine for a driving licence - Grade D |
Level 4 |
- The Up-Skilling of the NTP conducted by GFFR in collaboration with Lyceum College during 2014/15 was done on the Lyceum College registered internal certification programme.
- The following training done during 2015/16 has reference:
- Physical Fitness – none credit bearing as part of up-skilling of the NTP
- Tactical Training - none credit bearing as part of up-skilling of the NTP
- Firearm Training - none credit bearing as part of up-skilling of the NTP; this training is also part of the annual maintenance shoot done in terms of the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000.
- Theoretical Training (NRTA, NLTA, AARTO, and Legal Subjects) – none credit bearing as part of up-skilling of the NTP.
3. No driving licence requirements were waived for any of the above training.
The requirements as set out in the National Road Traffic Act, 1996, Act 93 of 1996 (NRTA) were met:
Grades of examiner of vehicles (EoV) and examiner for driving licences (EDL), with driving licence requirements, as per the NRTA are as follow:
(1) Examiner of vehicles:
- Grade A, examiner to hold a Code EC driving licence for a manual transmission and a Code A driving licence;
- Grade B, such examiner to hold a Code EB driving licence for a manual transmission and a Code A driving licence;
- Grade C, such examiner to hold Code EC driving licence for a manual transmission;
- Grade D, such examiner to hold a Code EB driving licence for a manual transmission.
(2) Examiner for driving licences:
- Grade A, examiner to hold a Code EC driving licence for a manual transmission and a Code A driving licence;
- Grade B, examiner to hold a Code EC driving licence for a manual transmission;
- Grade C, examiner to hold a Code B driving licence for a manual transmission and a Code A driving licence;
- Grade D, examiner to hold a Code B driving licence for a manual transmission;
11 November 2016 - NW2308
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
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:
Whether any forensic reports for the period 1 JAN 2009 to 31 OCT 2016
(a) (i) Department: Internal Forensic Reports: 102
(b) (i) Department: External Forensic Reports: 12 as provided by Service Providers
appointed by the Department
(a) (ii) Entity: Internal Forensic Reports: 0
(b) (ii) Entity: External Forensic Reports: 0
The abovementioned figures exclude forensic investigations referred to the Special Investigating Unit by the Department. Those are work-in-progress..
(aa), (bb), (cc) Please refer to Annexure A.
11 November 2016 - NW2272
Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the President of the Republic
Whether he will make a statement with regard to the allegation that a certain person (name and details furnished) was informed by a certain family (name furnished) about the specified person’s imminent appointment to the Cabinet (details furnished) before it was announced by him; if so, what is his response?
Reply:
The questions asked form part of the subject matter of the Report into Allegations of improper and unethical conduct by the President and other state functionaries on matters relating to the removal and appointment of Ministers and Executives of State Owned Enterprises. It is clear from the remedial action to be taken that the Report is inconclusive. After the report was released, I have since indicated that I am giving consideration to the contents of the report in order to ascertain whether it should be a subject of a court challenge. I therefore cannot answer these questions as they form part of the said report.
11 November 2016 - NW2278
Horn, Mr W to ask the President of the Republic
(1)(a) Why did he not include any values in his declarations during the period 2009 to 2016, and (b) were (i) the specified declarations made to the Cabinet secretariat in each of the respective calendar years complete and (ii) there no other declarations elsewhere; (2) in light of the fact that he previously declared a certain house used by a certain person (name and details furnished) as an asset and indicated an amount of R18 000 per month as an instalment, (a) how does he reconcile the R18 000 instalment indicated in his disclosures for the specified house with the R79 715 instalment in the mortgage bond of a certain bank (name furnished), (b) why did a certain mining company (name furnished) provide security for the specified bond and (c) why was this declaration not made in recent years?
Reply:
The questions asked form part of the subject matter of the Report into Allegations of improper and unethical conduct by the President and other state functionaries on matters relating to the removal and appointment of Ministers and Executives of State Owned Enterprises. It is clear from the remedial action to be taken that the Report is inconclusive. After the report was released, I have since indicated that I am giving consideration to the contents of the report in order to ascertain whether it should be a subject of a court challenge. I therefore cannot answer these questions as they form part of the said report.
11 November 2016 - NW2174
Gqada, Ms T to ask the President of the Republic
(1)Whether, in pursuance of the Constitutional Court Ruling on Nkandla, he obtained a mortgage loan from the VBS Mutual Bank in order to settle the R7,8 million ordered by the court for non-security related upgrades at his private residence at Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on what date did he secure the specified loan from the specified bank, (b) what was the amount of the loan and (c) did he obtain the loan in his name; (2) whether he will furnish Ms T Gqada with a copy of the loan; if not, why not; if so, by what date?
Reply:
I raised the amount R7 814 155.00 through a home loan obtained from VBS Mutual Bank on its standard terms. VBS Mutual Bank is one of the few financial institutions which offer home loans in respect of land owned by traditional authorities.
After paying over the amount of R7 814 155 00 to the South African Reserve Bank, I as a matter of courtesy, advised the Constitutional Court that I have paid the amount as per the order of that court. I deem such notification sufficient and compliant with both the order of court and of my constitutional obligations.
11 November 2016 - NW2178
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Energy
(1)Whether, with reference to the Strategic Fuel Fund’s 2015-16 annual report, the 300 000 barrels of crude oil to the value of R60 million that was lent to a service provider has been (a) paid for and (b) returned to the specified fund; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details; (2) (a) when did the lending of the specified barrels of crude oil occur, (b) what is the name of the specified service provider, (c) when did she become aware of the loss of the barrels of crude oil, (d) why were the barrels of crude oil lent to the service provider in the first place and (e) why were the barrels of crude oil not returned to the fund; (3) whether her department has a policy in place to check whether a potential service provider has any political connections; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what were her department’s findings in respect of the specified service provider and (b) what are the further relevant details; (4) what internal controls are in place at the fund to prevent it incurring losses in similar types of transactions? NW2500E
Reply:
(1) The review of contracts ordered by the Minister will deal with this matter.
(2) The contract and its conditions are subject of a review that the Minister of Energy has instituted.
(3) No.
(4) SFF has adequate internal control processes in place that could have prevented it from incurring losses in this transaction if they had been adhered to. These controls include i) the board-approved limits of authority policy, ii) risk management policy iii) properly constituted Exco with relevant PFMA and risk management experience and supported by clear terms of reference. There is a materiality framework that provides guidance on levels of approvals for all material transactions.
11 November 2016 - NW2277
Waters, Mr M to ask the President of the Republic
(1)Has he ever considered withdrawing from a Cabinet meeting due to a conflict of interest; if so, (a) which meeting(s) did he consider withdrawing from and (b) for what reason specifically in each case; (2) has he ever declared the (a) personal and (b) professional relationships of a certain person (name furnished) with members of a certain family (name furnished) to the Cabinet in order to mitigate a potential conflict of interest; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The questions asked form part of the subject matter of the Report into Allegations of improper and unethical conduct by the President and other state functionaries on matters relating to the removal and appointment of Ministers and Executives of State Owned Enterprises. It is clear from the remedial action to be taken that the Report is inconclusive. After the report was released, I have since indicated that I am giving consideration to the contents of the report in order to ascertain whether it should be a subject of a court challenge. I therefore cannot answer these questions as they form part of the said report.
11 November 2016 - NW2138
Maynier, Mr D to ask the President of the Republic
(1)Whether the statement issued by the Minister of Mineral Resources on 1 September 2016 was issued in the Minister’s personal capacity; if not, what are the relevant details; if so, why did the Minister state in a reply to written question 1892 on 22 September 2016 that he was not speaking in his personal capacity; (2) whether the specified statement reflects Cabinet’s position on the recommendations contained in the inter-ministerial committee’s report; if not, why not; if so, why did the Minister claim in a reply to written question 1892 on 22 September 2016 that four of the specified recommendations were approved by Cabinet; (3) whether any action has been taken against the specified minister for issuing the specified statement; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I had indicated in my previous reply that the statement issued by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Mosebenzi Zwane on 1 September 2016, on the work of the task team established to consider the implications of the decisions of certain banks and audit firms to close down the accounts and withdraw audit services from the company named Oakbay Investments, was issued in his personal capacity and not on behalf of the task team or Cabinet. I am not in the position to answer why the Minister Zwane in his reply on 22 September 2016 said that he was not speaking in his personal capacity. The question in this regard must be directed to the Minister.
I reprimanded the Minister for the statement.
11 November 2016 - NW2243
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) How many senior management service officials from her department were suspended (i) in the (aa) 2013-14, (bb) 2014-15 and (cc) 2015-16 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2016, (b) what were the reasons in each case, (c) for how long were each of the specified officials suspended and (d) what were the financial implications in each case?
Reply:
a) How many senior management service officials from her department were suspended?
(i) (aa) 2013-14 financial year
One (01) DDG for 10 months.
(i) (bb) 2014-15 financial year
Five (05) employees
- 2 Deputy Directors-General (3 Months and 15 days)
- 1 Director (3 months and 20 days)
- 1 Deputy Director (3 months and 20 days)
- 1 Assistant Director (4 months and 10 days)
(i) (cc) 2015-16 financial year
Two (02) employees
- 2 Deputy-Directors: General (6 months)
(ii) Since 1 April 2016
Three (03) employees
- Director General: Transport (2 months and 15 days)
- 2 Deputy-Directors: General (7 months)
(b) what were the reasons in each case?
The officials committed serious allegations of misconduct that warranted precautionary suspension. Precautionary suspension is always with full pay in terms of Chapter 7, clause 2(b) of the Senior Management Service Handbook and clause 7.2 of the Disciplinary Code and Procedure (Resolution 1 of 2003).
(c) for how long were each of the specified officials suspended and (d) what were the financial implications in each case?
2013/2014 FINACIAL YEAR |
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NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES |
MONTH |
VALUE OF PAYMENTS |
One employee |
May 2013 |
R0 |
June |
R77 356.42 |
|
July |
R94 116.98 |
|
August |
R94 116.98 |
|
September |
R153 559.29 |
|
October |
R94 116.98 |
|
November |
R94 116.98 |
|
December |
R94 116.98 |
|
January 2014 |
R94 116.98 |
|
February |
R94 116.98 |
|
March |
R94 116.98 |
|
TOTAL |
R 983 851.55 |
2014/2015 FINACIAL YEAR |
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NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES |
MONTH |
VALUE OF PAYMENTS |
Employee 1 |
April 2014 |
R138 386.61 |
Sub-total |
R138 386.61 |
|
Employee 2 |
July 2014 |
R118 521.91 |
August 2014 |
R124 311.78 |
|
September 2014 |
R53 130.51 |
|
TOTAL |
R295 964.20 |
|
Employee 3 |
October 2014 |
R27 974.57 |
November 2014 |
R70 907.76 |
|
December |
R70 907.76 |
|
January |
R70 907.76 |
|
February |
R23 312.74 |
|
Sub-total |
R264 010.59 |
|
Employee 4 |
October 2014 |
R16 478.74 |
November 2014 |
R41 769.04 |
|
December 2014 |
R41 769.04 |
|
January 2015 |
R41 769.04 |
|
February 2015 |
R13 732.29 |
|
Sub-total |
R155 518.15 |
|
Employee 5 |
October 2014 |
R36 545.71 |
November 2014 |
R37 020.79 |
|
December 2014 |
R37 020.79 |
|
January 2015 |
R37 020.79 |
|
February 2015 |
R13 741.90 |
|
Sub-total |
R161 349.98 |
|
TOTAL |
R1 015 229.53 |
2015/2016 FINACIAL YEAR |
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NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES |
MONTH |
VALUE OF PAYMENTS |
Employee 1 |
October 2015 |
R95 275.94 |
November 2015 |
R95 275.94 |
|
December 2015 |
R161 562.14 |
|
January 2016 |
R97 684.41 |
|
February 2016 |
R97 684.41 |
|
March 2016 |
R97 684.41 |
|
Sub-total |
R645 167.25 |
|
Employee 2 |
October 2015 |
R101 242.52 |
November 2015 |
R101 242.52 |
|
December 2015 |
R101 242.52 |
|
January 2016 |
R189 167.37 |
|
February 2016 |
R103 773.67 |
|
March 2016 |
R103 773.67 |
|
Sub-total |
R700 442.27 |
|
TOTAL |
R1 345 609.52 |
2016/2017 FINACIAL YEAR |
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NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES |
MONTH |
VALUE OF PAYMENTS |
Employee 1 |
April |
R97 684.41 |
May |
R97 684.41 |
|
June |
R97 684.41 |
|
July |
R97 684.41 |
|
August |
R97 684.41 |
|
September |
R97 684.41 |
|
October |
R97 684.41 |
|
Sub-total |
R68 3790.87 |
|
Employee 2 |
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April |
R103 773.67 |
|
May |
R103 773.67 |
|
June |
R103 773.67 |
|
July |
R103 773.67 |
|
August |
R103 773.67 |
|
September |
R103 773.67 |
|
October |
R103 773.67 |
|
Sub-total |
R726 415.69 |
|
Employee 2 |
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May |
R47 694.56 |
|
June |
R139 293.86 |
|
July |
R139 293.86 |
|
August |
R139 293.86 |
|
Sub-total |
R465 576.44 |
|
TOTAL |
R 1 875 783.00 |
11 November 2016 - NW2276
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the President of the Republic
Whether, with reference to his previous declaration of the Waterkloof house as an asset, which is used by a certain person (name furnished), (a) a certain family (name furnished) and/or (b) a company linked to the family assisted the person (details furnished) in purchasing the house; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, why did the specified family assist the specified person?
Reply:
The questions asked form part of the subject matter of the Report into Allegations of improper and unethical conduct by the President and other state functionaries on matters relating to the removal and appointment of Ministers and Executives of State Owned Enterprises. It is clear from the remedial action to be taken that the Report is inconclusive. After the report was released, I have since indicated that I am giving consideration to the contents of the report in order to ascertain whether it should be a subject of a court challenge. I therefore cannot answer these questions as they form part of the said report.
11 November 2016 - NW2269
Maimane, Mr MA to ask the President of the Republic
(1)With reference to section 91(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and in the light of the allegations by a certain person (name and details furnished) that private persons excercised these powers that were exclusively provided for him, what is his position regarding such allegations that the specified person was offered a cabinet position by a member of a certain family (name furnished) during meetings at their residence in October 2010 in return for the cancellation of an SA Airways route to India; (2) was he present at a certain residence (name furnished) when the offer was allegedly made to the person; (3) whether he held any meetings with the person between 1 October 2010 and 31 December 2010; if not, what is his position regarding claims to the contrary; if so, (a) how many meetings did the specified person request with him during the specified period, (b) how many requests resulted in a meeting being held and (c) what was the reason for each meeting not being held with the person as requested?
Reply:
The questions asked form part of the subject matter of the Report into Allegations of improper and unethical conduct by the President and other state functionaries on matters relating to the removal and appointment of Ministers and Executives of State Owned Enterprises. It is clear from the remedial action to be taken that the Report is inconclusive. After the report was released, I have since indicated that I am giving consideration to the contents of the report in order to ascertain whether it should be a subject of a court challenge. I therefore cannot answer these questions as they form part of the said report.
11 November 2016 - NW2137
Maynier, Mr D to ask the President of the Republic
Whether, with reference to his reply to oral question 17 on 13 September 2016, he has engaged with the Minister of Mineral Resources on the controversy surrounding the statement issued by the Minister on 1 September 2016; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I reprimanded the Minister of Mineral Resources for the statement.
11 November 2016 - NW2153
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)What is the main defence purpose of the temporary military base that has been set up on the outskirts of the residential area of Fouriesburg in the Free State; (2) whether there are any plans to (a) resettle the specified base further away from the specified residential area and/or (b) establish the base as a permanent base; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, (i) what are the relevant details, (ii) by what date will the base be moved and/or established permanently and (iii) what amount will it cost; (3) whether any complaints regarding unreasonable noise pollution originating from the base were received from residents of Fouriesburg; if not, what steps will she take to ensure that the specified residents do not experience discomfort due to the unreasonable noise pollution; if so, what steps has she taken to address the specified complaints; (4) whether any complaints regarding unreasonable noise pollution originating from the base have been lodged with the Fouriesburg Police Station; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) what steps has she taken to address the specified complaints?
Reply:
1. Fouriesburg was identified as an Operational Base facility to accommodate Force Structure Elements (FSE’s) on a rotational basis to effect Border Control as part of the South African National Defence Force’s Border Control Strategy. Utilization of this facility for this purpose was further augmented by a Cabinet decision and Directive to continue with Border Control Operations as well as a request from the Border communities. Fouriesburg forms part of fifteen (15) Operation Base Facilities that have been identified nationally.
2. (a) and (b)
There are no plans to resettle this facility from its current location as it was used previously and closed as part of the reduction of force levels. The base will be resuscitated to a permanent military base facility for utilization for border control operations.
Following an assessment by the National Department of Public Works and the Local municipality it was approved that the facility be re-established. The estimated costs will be R36 million for two financial years, 2017/18 and 2018/19.
3. Complaints have been received by a section of the population of Fouriesburg. The commanders are engaging the entire community to listen to their concerns including noise pollution.
4. There is no evidence of any complaints laid at the local SAPS Police Station.
11 November 2016 - NW2248
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) paid for accommodation for any of its officers (a) in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2016; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) how much did the RTMC spend on accommodation of officers in each of the specified periods, (b) why were the specified officers accommodated, (c) what accommodation was used and (d) what are the (i) names and (ii) rank of each officer whose accommodation was paid for by the RTMC in each province in each month of the specified periods; (2) whether the RTMC provides any additional entitlements to its officers when travelling; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the full relevant details?
Reply:
1. The nature of National Traffic Police (NTP) is to ensure that they are on the roads to execute law enforcement programmes in line with RTMC strategic deliverables. In the execution of their work NTP collaborates with provinces on different operations and programmes. As a result it is common cause that all NTP are expected to travel to all 9 provinces in line with deployment plan. This is done in consultation with the National Treasury guidelines and the RTMC Subsistence and Travel policy. Below please find the number of officers that were employed by RTMC for the years under question as well as the related accommodation costs.
2013/2014 |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
|
Senior Management |
1 |
2 |
4 |
Assistant superintendent |
35 |
35 |
35 |
Traffic Officers |
202 |
191 |
170 |
Senior Inspectors |
0 |
0 |
37 |
Total |
238 |
228 |
246 |
Cost |
R 2 084 854,61 |
R 8 895 417,22 |
R 7 299 625,79 |
2. No the officer are paid in line with the subsistence and travel policy of the RTMC
11 November 2016 - NW2274
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the President of the Republic
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 109 on 20 September 2016, he ever visited a certain residence (details furnished) at the same time as certain persons (names furnished) visited there; if so, in each case, what was the reason for the visit?
Reply:
The questions asked form part of the subject matter of the Report into Allegations of improper and unethical conduct by the President and other state functionaries on matters relating to the removal and appointment of Ministers and Executives of State Owned Enterprises. It is clear from the remedial action to be taken that the Report is inconclusive. After the report was released, I have since indicated that I am giving consideration to the contents of the report in order to ascertain whether it should be a subject of a court challenge. I therefore cannot answer these questions as they form part of the said report.