Questions and Replies
27 May 2016 - NW1451
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether a certain person (Mr JT Mokwa – inmate 94351831) who initially was incarcerated for a 17-year sentence in 1994, in Kimberley in the Northern Cape, is eligible for release; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the further relevant details; if so, (i) why is the specified person still incarcerated at the specified facility given that the specified person has now served 21 years, (ii) by when can the specified person expect to be released and (iii) what prerequisites for release must the specified person still fulfil?
Reply:
(a) Yes, as at date of receipt of question (13 May 2016) the offender in question was already released on 16 April 2016.
(b) (i)(ii)(iii) Not applicable.
26 May 2016 - NW713
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Ms D Kohler (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works
(1) (a) How many properties in terms of (i) land and (ii) any other specified form of property are currently owned by his department in each province, (b) by which department is each of the specified properties occupied and (c) how many of the specified properties are leased to each specified department in each province; (2) (a) what is the rental amount payable by each of the specified departments on a monthly basis in each province and (b) how is the rental amount determined in each case; (3) of the total number of properties owned by his department, (a) how many buildings are currently not being (i) leased or (ii) otherwise utilised in each province and (b) what (i) rates, (ii) taxes and (iii) utilities are payable each month on each of the specified properties in each province; (4) how much land is currently not being (a) leased or (b) otherwise utilised in each province?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works:
(1) (a) (i) The Department of Public Works (DPW) is custodian of 31,310 land parcels as at end of March 2016. Please refer to Annexure 1(a) (i) for the detailed list per province.
(ii) The DPW is custodian of 95,587 buildings and other improvements. Please refer to Annexure 1(a) (i) for the detailed list per province.
(b) Government User Departments and other entities occupy properties under the custodianship of the Department of Public Works. Please refer to Annexure 1(a)(i) for the detailed list per User Department.
(c) 93,648 State-owned buildings on 18,267 land parcels are leased out to User departments and other entities. Please refer to Annexure 1(a)(i) for the detailed list per province.
(2) (a) The Department of Public Works issues quarterly invoices in advance to 26 national Government departments as per devolved budget, which is equivalent to R324,501,155.00 per month.
While it is possible to indicate how much each Department is currently paying, it is not possible to aggregate the information down per facility or per province, as the amount is paid at the National level.
Client Department |
Monthly R’ |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
7,194,961 |
Arts and Culture |
2,927,866 |
Communications |
72,912 |
Correctional Services |
80,945,700 |
Defence and Military Veterans |
76,259,000 |
Environmental Affairs |
1,469,968 |
GCIS |
2,348 |
Health |
1,136,584 |
Health (Civitas) |
6,747,110 |
Higher Education |
61,012 |
Home Affairs |
3,507,473 |
Human Settlements |
37,211 |
Independent Police Investigative Directorate |
30,000 |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
28,887,083 |
Labour |
4,121,270 |
Mineral Resources |
227,787 |
National Treasury |
426,574 |
Public Service and Admin |
21,622 |
Rural Development and Land Reform |
2,243,767 |
SA Police Service |
95,563,167 |
SA Revenue Service |
2,415,808 |
Social Development |
39,724 |
Sport and Recreation |
838 |
Statistics SA |
259,603 |
Trade and Industry |
2,682 |
Water Affairs |
9,899,088 |
TOTAL |
324,501,155 |
(b) The purpose of accommodation charges, whilst engendering the culture of total cost of accommodation within User departments, is to collect enough revenue, at a minimum, to maintain the entity’s portfolio at a specific conditionality level.
The current rates charged for State-owned accommodation are based on the original calculations of 2005 when accommodation budgets were devolved to User departments.
In calculating the baseline information, the Department of Public Works (DPW) considered the different facility types in its property portfolio. It was not possible to calculate this amount on a per-property basis owing to the magnitude of the portfolio and the property-specific information that was not available at that time. This was done for all facility types, which resulted in different rates proposed per facility type. The average rate was calculated at R23.74/m2.
Although the average rate per facility was R23.74/m2, the DPW could only devolve the funds it had in its Maintenance and Property Rates budgets baseline. The distribution of funds per User department had to be scaled down to fit into this baseline and was reduced on a pro-rata basis. The average of R23.74/m2 was reduced to R4.74/m2 at inception and has escalated to an approximate current amount of R16.00/m².
The amount devolved (and subsequently charged back) was not enough to cover the self-sustainable target level. As part of the devolution framework, it was indicated that the entity would have to receive at least a 15% growth on this amount to reach the desired funding level by 2017. At that point, it would be possible to maintain properties at their current level. During the time lapse from 2006 to 2017, the portfolio would further deteriorate except where specific intervention took place. This is referred to as “backlog maintenance”, which would be funded separately.
The above-mentioned devolution and charge-back methodology is being reviewed currently so as to align with the operationalisation of the Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE).
(3) (a) (i) and (ii)
1,939 buildings are currently not being utilised nor leased. Please refer to Annexure 1(a)(i) for detail per province.
(b) (i) and (ii)
Payable rates and taxes are treated as one expenditure item by municipalities and the DPW therefore treats payable rates and taxes as one expenditure item.
A total amount of R3,983,937.52, on average, is currently payable monthly on municipal rates and taxes through all regional offices in all provinces. Attached please find Annexure 3(b)(i) for detail per province in relation to unutilised properties.
(iii)
A total amount of R1,058,541.66, on average, is currently payable monthly on State-owned properties for municipal services through all regional offices in all the provinces. Attached, please see Annexure 3(b)(ii) for detail per province in relation to unutilised properties.
4. (a) and (b)
There are 13,043 unutilised land parcels under the custodianship of the Department of Public Works. Please refer to Annexure 1(a)(i) for detail per province.
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26 May 2016 - NW1093
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Public Works
With reference to the supposed non-security additions at the homestead of the President, Mr J G Zuma, in Nkandla, did his department, at any stage, ask for an explanation why the Security Cluster ordered (a) a swimming pool, (b) a chicken run, (c) a cattle kraal, (d) the shop, (e) air conditioning, and any of the other non-security related upgrades at the private home of the President, Mr J G Zuma; if not, why not: if so, are there any letters which could be provided as proof in this regard?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works:
In November 2012, I established a Task Team to investigate the matter of the security upgrades at the private residence of the President of the Republic, located in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal Province. The Task Team investigated the above matter and requested an explanation for the items highlighted in this Parliamentary question. The explanation obtained from South African Police Service (SAPS) officials on these items is as follows:
(a) Swimming Pool
The SAPS explained that one of the hazards raised by the assessment was the possible outbreak of fire on or near the premises as most of the structures have thatched roofs and are close to each other. In order to eliminate or minimise potential risks and due to water supply, which was erratic, the SAPS requested a structure that could store 45 000 litres of water.
The idea of a swimming pool or fire pool was based on the advice of the mechanical engineering team that a structure which can contain 45 000 litres of water was needed and a swimming pool or fire pool was the most viable option.
(b) A Chicken Run
The explanation by the SAPS was that the chicken run was constructed within the cattle kraal. It was created as a replacement to a number of building block structures that were scattered around some of the main dwellings which were, according to the security assessments, obstructions and potential hiding areas for intruders. The reason for the relocation of these loose structures to a dedicated area was to improve the security on site.
(c) A Cattle Kraal and Culvert
According to the security personnel, when the security assessments were conducted and as part of the security, sensitive electronic equipment was recommended to be installed on the fence. False alarms, as well as damage to the fence and electronic equipment could be caused by the movement of cattle.
Secondly, due to the location of the kraal next to the entrance used by people, thereby posing a potential risk in the high security area, a decision was therefore taken to move the cattle kraal to a dedicated area and a culvert be erected to prevent the cattle from disturbing and damaging the electronic equipment and the fence.
(d) The Shop
The tuck shop existed long before the President was inaugurated and was located within the President’s homestead. Due to the security risk posed by the movement of people from outside the homestead into the high security area and taking into account previous incidents of criminality that took place at the homestead, the tuck shop had to be relocated from within the premises and erected at the perimeter of the premises.
(e) Air Conditioning
The air conditioners were installed in certain rooms of the main house, the clinic, guard houses and the security tunnel, in line with the security risk assessment. The assessment recommended that bullet proof windows be installed in certain rooms of the President’s private residence and such windows had an impact of high temperatures in the rooms and could not be opened. As a result and in order to minimize the adverse effect that the bullet proof windows would have, air conditioners were installed.
The above items were not contained in the documents, but the explanation was provided to the Task Team. This explanation is contained in the Task Team Report as an explanatory note.
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26 May 2016 - NW1407
Ross, Mr DC to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Whether (a) her department and (b) entities reporting to her are running development programmes for (i) small businesses (ii)) co-operatives; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (aa) what are the relevant details, (bb) what amount has been budgeted and (cc) how many jobs will be created through specified development programmes in the 2016-17 financial year?”
Reply:
1. (a) The Department of Science and Technology (DST) prefers to utilise the entities in the innovation and science system to execute specific interventions. In this instance the DST does not have its own development programme for SMMEs:
(i) No
(ii) No
(aa)
(bb)
(cc)
1. (b) Entities responses are provided in the table below:
Entity |
(i) |
(ii) |
(aa) |
(bb) |
(cc) |
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) |
No |
No |
The running of development programmes does not fall within the mandate of ASSAf. |
N/A |
N/A |
Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) |
No |
No |
The running of development programmes does not fall within the mandate of HSRC. |
N/A |
N/A |
National Research Foundation (NRF) |
Yes |
No |
Square Kilometre Array (SKA) South Africa, a business unit of the NRF and NMC Civils have partnered with Absa in an Enterprise and Supply chain Development (ESD) initiative to develop small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Northern Cape. This programme will enable qualifying SMEs to obtain funding from Absa so that they can provide services and goods to NMC Civils in the 80km road project. |
Approximately R34,5 million |
There are potentially 34 Companies in Northern Cape to benefit from this initiative assuming they meet the criteria. |
South African National Space Agency (SANSA) |
Yes |
No |
The satellite development programme that is currently being pursued by SANSA, under the support of the Department of Science and Technology, has an industry development and localisation initiative in it. As part of the satellite development programme all contracts established include an element of industry development and localization. To this end, there are four small businesses currently being sub-contracted as part of the broader satellite development programme. |
To date the satellite programme has invested R 5 944 687 with the said four small businesses. |
Small businesses account for indirect jobs. 46 direct technical jobs and 7 support staff at Denel Spaceteq. Skills development for 7 students with a target of over 20 students by the end of the programme. |
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research |
See Annexure A |
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Technology Innovation Agency |
Annexure A
COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL AND RESEACH (CSIR)
- (b)(i) Yes
(ii) No
Development Programme 1
(aa) The Bio-manufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC). The BIDC supports SMMEs through the prototyping and scale-up phases of product development, assists them to do market acceptance testing and to launch products in the market. The companies remain the sole owners of their innovations and retain absolute control over their future in terms of value add and partnerships. The BIDC helps to lower the cost and barriers that inhibit innovative enterprises from translating their inventions into market-ready products.
The BIDC’s support for SMMEs is through the development of bio-based manufacturing processes and products. Enterprises that are incubated at the BIDC have access to ready-to-use bio-manufacturing facilities, support in research and development laboratories as well as access to experts in the fields of agro-processing and bio-processing product development and scale-up.
Currently the BIDC is supporting 19 enterprises of which 16 are owned by black entrepreneurs, including 10 black women-owned enterprises. To date, 33 products with applications in the cosmetics, nutrition and biotechnology industries have been developed and transferred to the enterprises. The programme has resulted in 105 permanent jobs being created, the majority of which are within the enterprises and their value chains, while an additional 165 temporary jobs have also been created. At least 54 interns have received training in the BIDC vocational learning programme in order to provide the bio-manufacturing sector with a skilled workforce.
(bb) R12, 5 million.
(cc) 75 permanent jobs and six interns.
Development Programme 2
(aa) Ultrasonic Broken Rail Detector (UBRD) System. The UBRD system was co-developed by CSIR and Armscor's Institute for Maritime Technology using public funds from CSIR, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and DST. This world-first technology system helps prevent derailment of heavy freight trains by detecting broken railway lines in real-time and alerting the TFR control centre. The system currently protects 860 km of the Sishen-Saldanha iron ore export line and is installed on critical sections (bridges & tunnels) of the coal export line. The system will soon be licensed to a South African company for local manufacturing and international business development.
(bb) R1.75 million.
(cc) Approximately 40 to 70 jobs are projected to be created. The number of jobs created will depend on the success of international sales and could be in high technology manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution.
Development Programme 3
(aa) Umbiflow. Umbiflow is a medical ultrasound system that operates off a standard computer, and conducts an assessment of the blood flow between mother and child whilst in the womb. It uses this information to assess if the fetus is likely to be receiving insufficient nutrition for growth and allows medical staff to intervene. The intention is to reduce the high still birth rate experienced in developing nations and, by permitting the measurement to be done at clinic level, to reduce unnecessary referral of mothers to higher levels of care. The system is currently in a clinical trial in Gauteng, Tshwane district and will be licensed to an SMME in the medical sector during 2016-17.
(bb) R7 million.
(cc) approximately five to eight permanent jobs are projected to be created.
Development Programme 4
(aa) Micro-Enterprise Media Engine (MEME) Platform. This is an ultra-low cost scalable mobile Internet Television platform that enables media production SMMEs to own the means of global (export) distribution while retaining the Intellectual Property rights to their content. The platform was developed at the CSIR. It is globally competitive in its ability to distribute live television with integrated social media interaction to even the remotest rural areas of emerging economies on mobile devices without any break-up of the stream (no video buffering). The technique is patented in China, Russia, Nigeria, East and Southern Africa, USA and UK. The intention is create the opportunity to build a new emerging economy-to-emerging economy (E2E) mobile television industry that will draw the media talent of South African youth exiting film schools into a growing local media SMME space by widening the audience reach and negating the cost of traditional television broadcasting infrastructure requirements (satellite, etc.). It is currently licensed to five SMMEs to pilot for one (1) year before it will be opened to the entire South African media industry in 2017. It is further being integrated into the curriculum of a local film school.
(bb) R11.1 million. (EU-General Budget Support).
(cc) Four film school students, four full-time media employees, seven full-time technology employees plus approximately 25 jobs/workers across the five pilot SMMEs, during the pilot period.
Development Programme 5
(aa) Establishment of a cashmere fibre industry in the Eastern Cape (EC). The CSIR has developed a cashmere processing know-how to produce yarns and would like to commercialize the results of their research. The venture involves training farmers on how to harvest cashmere fibre, and the establishment of a production facility that will process the harvested cashmere fibre in readiness for manufacture of garments. With the assistance of the Jobs Fund funding, the initial objective of the project was to establish a cashmere fibre industry in the country, in particular the Eastern Cape. The key objectives of the project, as supported by the Jobs Fund include:
- To empower traditional goat farmers by generating income from under coat down fibre that grows on traditional goats during winter;
- Train the goat owners on how to harvest the cashmere fibre;
- Establish the production facilities (cleaning and processing of cashmere fibre), thus creating permanent jobs;
- Establish a market for the cashmere fibre; and
- Establishment of the foundation for full economic beneficiation of indigenous goats found in the province.
(bb) R7 million was allocated from October 2013 until March 2016. R400 000.00 allocated for the 2016-17 financial year.
(cc) Four jobs are projected.
Development Programme 6
(aa) Enterprise Creation for Development (ECD). A CSIR implementation business area with a development mandate, which assists both the public and private sectors to implement enterprise development activities. These activities include opportunity identification, opportunity assessment and packaging, enterprise support programmes, and capacity building for local economic development (LED). Industry sectors targeted include manufacturing, agro-processing, green economy, ICT and built environment. ECD focuses on the application of technology to address underdevelopment. In the previous year, ECD was involved in the development and support of 10 pilot projects and 12 enterprises.
- Feasibility studies for four incubator programmes were undertaken.
- ECD was involved in conducting feasibility studies and developing business plans for 2 industrial parks, eight (8) agri-parks, and one (1) agro-processing hub. In addition, the business area was involved in the establishment of a Business Processing Outsourcing Park.
- In terms of technology transfer, 21 mature technologies and four (4) new technologies were transferred.
(bb) ECD activities are funded by national, provincial and local government, international agencies, private corporate social investment initiatives, and foundations, on a project-by-project basis.
(cc) The number of jobs that will be created or retained by enterprises as a result of the CSIR’s intervention during the 2016-17, is unknown at this stage.
Development Programme 7
(aa) Technology Localisation Programme (TLP) (implemented by the Technology Localisation Implementation Unit {TLIU}). The TLP is aimed at increasing South Africa’s domestic productive capacity. The programme provides funding and technology support to enable more local firms to supply goods to state-owned entities (SOEs). The support assists individual firms and targeted sectors to get access to technology resulting in increased capability, competitiveness and new processes or products.
(bb) R105 million invested since 2011.
(cc) the impact of the programme since its inception is as follows:
- 147 firms have benefited from the Technology Assistance Packages (TAPs) with 20 of them landing contracts to the value of R162m.
- 250 students have benefited from internship opportunities offered through this programme with 45% getting permanent jobs.
- TAPs resulted in the local production of twenty items which were previously imported.
- 187 jobs were created due to the implementation of Technology Assistance Packages (TAPs).
Development Programme 8
(aa) The Photonics Prototyping Facility (PPF). The Photonics Prototyping Facility (PPF), hosted at the CSIR National Laser Centre, provides the necessary infrastructure, skills and networks needed to facilitate the development of prototypes that are well-aligned to market-needs for the realisation of Photonics-based products and devices. It will also develop expertise (amongst PPF staff, students and interns) in the area of prototyping, product development and stakeholder engagement. Ultimately this will lead to new Photonics products that will be used to improve the competitiveness of the existing industry and for new and emerging industries to be formed resulting in job creation.
(bb) To-date the following funds have been secured:
R 11.4 million (DST- High End Infrastructure (HEI))
R 9 million (DST- Industrial Innovation Partnership Fund (IIPF))
R 13.4 million (CSIR)
(cc) One permanent, full-time position for an operations manager and approximately four positions for interns. As the programme gains traction, additional jobs will be created by interns being placed in industry, employment of new interns and the creation of new jobs in existing industries or SMMEs via new product offerings.
Development Programme 9
(aa) Defence Transformative Enterprise Development (DEFTED) Programme. The Department of Defence (DOD) runs the DEFTED programme through the CSIR. The aim of the project is to address the defence industry transformation challenges through the development of black industrialists in the defence industry. The DEFTED program will support the defence sector black industrialists and entrepreneurs with technical Human Capital Development (HCD), Technology Development (TD) and Enterprise Development (ED).
(bb) R50.4 million has been budgeted for the 2016-17 financial year.
(cc) 30 jobs.
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AGENCY (TIA)
- (b)(i) Yes.
(ii) No.
Development Programme 1
(aa) AgriViro (Pty) Ltd. Development of novel biological control technologies for the control of pests in economically important horticultural crops.
(bb) R1, 175,729.00
(cc) five.
Development Programme 2
(aa) NemaBio (Pty) Ltd. Development of entomophathogenic nematodes as biological control agents for the control of pest in horticultural crops.
(bb) R86,5429.00
(cc) one.
Development Programme 3
(aa) Beonics (Pty) Ltd. Development of poultry feed additive and nutraceutical as an antibiotic replacement alternative from honry propolis
(bb) R 4,620,000.00
(cc) 0 - Project at a technology development stage.
Development Programme 4
(aa) Enzyme Technologies (Pty) Ltd. Enzyme technologies is implementing a project to extract bromelain enzyme from waste pineapple stumps, for animal health pharmaceutical application. It is in our Bio-pharmaceutical & pharmaceutical focus area/ programme
(bb) R 2,887,560.00
(cc) 0 - Project at a technology development stage.
Development Programme 5
(aa) GR Active. TIA funds the University of Pretoria to develop an extraction process for a bioactive that will be produced from a plant that is indigenous to South Africa. The bioactive will be produced in a manufacturing facility that will be established in Mamelodi, Tshwane. It is anticipated that a Cooperative will be established by the Mamelodi based Mothong Trust, which will be responsible for production. Mothong Trust is part of the GR Active consortium. The project is in the Complementary Medicine & IKS Focus Area/ programme. IKS stands for Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
(bb) R 6,935,515.00
(cc) one.
Development Programme 6
(aa) BioDx (Pty) Ltd. BioDx (Pty) Ltd has developed a process for production of an environmentally sustainable biocide for industrial as well as cosmetics application. The project is at commercialization stage and is focussed on demonstrating the technology at client facilities for potential uptake. It is in the complementary medicine & IKS focus area/ programme.
(bb) R 1,269,896.00
(cc) seven.
Development Programme 7
(aa) CPT Pharma (Pty) Ltd. CPT Pharma (Pty) Ltd is currently establishing a pilot plant for development and improvement of generic processes for 4 active pharmaceutical ingredients for human health and animal health applications. It is in Bio-Pharmaceuticals & Pharmaceuticals focus area/ programme.
(bb) R 1,086,000.00
(cc) one.
Development Programme 8
(aa) Afriplex (Pty) Ltd. Afriplex is developing a complementary medicine for the treatment of prostate cancer. The complementary medicine is extracted from a plant that is indigenous to South Africa and has been used for generations by local communities. The project is in the Complementary Medicine & IKS focus area/ programme.
(bb) R 2,455,393.00
(cc) 0 - Project at a technology development stage.
Development Programme 9
(aa) Altis Biologics (Pty) Ltd. Altis is developing a product that is extracted from porcine bone for the treatment of bone fractures. Although the active ingredient is a biological product, the product is classified as a medical device due to delivery mechanism. The project is therefore in the Medical Devices & Diagnostics focus area/ programme. The project is in the Complementary Medicine & IKS focus area/ programme.
(bb) R 2,455,393.00
(cc) 0 - Project at a technology development stage.
Development Programme 10
(aa) Settec. System for monitoring early settling of solids in slurry pipes.
(bb) R 316,178.75
(cc) one.
Development Programme 11
(aa) Green Iron Technology. Processing of waste iron ore for application in steel industry.
(bb) R 900,000.00
(cc) Four.
Development Programme 12
(aa) Zargun. Zargun Separation of Zirconium isotopes for the nuclear sector.
(bb) R 6,301,739.00
(cc) Three.
Development Programme 13
(aa) CMTI Consulting. Development of ultra low bed mining equipment.
(bb) R 5,989,734.33
(cc) Four.
Development Programme 14
(aa) Arc Aqua. Development of the core technology improvement of the software for remote reporting, high voltage power supply system, turbine generator and development of additional applications to the core technology, industrial overhead, end of hose and integrated unit.
(bb) R 2,900,000.00
(cc) 0 - Project at a technology development stage.
Development Programme 15
(aa) Rubber Nano. To develop a production ready "ZR6" additive for use in the OEM tyre manufacturing industry.
(bb) R 660,000.00
(cc) 0 - Project at a technology development stage.
Development Programme 16
(aa) Fibrelux. Fibrelux is a wool diameter measuring device for the wool farming industry.
(bb) R 560,000.00
(cc) 10.
Development Programme 17
(aa) Welcore. Weldcore is a novel sampling technique developed by NMMU. This technique allows for the removal of representative core sample in situ from safety critical structures as well as repair of the weld site using an innovative welding technique FTSW.
(bb) R 11,000,000.00
(cc) 10.
Development Programme 18
(aa) mLab Mobile Apps Support. The programme has been developed to stimulate the emergence of mobile apps based innovation business. Often these businesses that are created by young people with tertiary education qualifications but are not in employment, education or training systems. It is a feeder platform for significant innovation projects that can be funded through the TIA technology development fund.
(bb) R 2,500,000.00
(cc) 30.
Development Programme 19
(aa) Balancell (Pty) Ltd. Balancell is a technology business specialising in battery management electronics for medium to large scale batteries of all chemistries. Its battery management systems provide insight into the stored energy of a battery pack and improve its reliability and efficiency.
(bb) R 2,000,000.00
(cc) 0 - Project at a technology development stage.
Development Programme 20
(aa) Impact Free Water (Pty) Ltd. The project use Wave Energy Reverse Osmosis technology for desalination of seawater to produce bottled drinking water and electricity.
(bb) R 500,000.00
(cc) 0 - Project at a technology development stage.
Development Programme 21
(aa) DST has established the Technology Station Programme (TSP) aiming at offering technology based support to SMME. The programme is managed by TIA and hosted by Universities of technologies. The technology Stations provide access to specialist knowledge and equipment. There are currently 18 stations with national footprint and are sector focused as follows:
Manufacturing Cluster
- TUT: Electronics & Electrical Engineering, including ICT
- VUT: Product Prototyping, materials, processing technologies
- NMMU: Mechanical System Technologies & Automotive components;
- DUT: Fibrous Reinforced & Molded Plastics
- CUT: Rapid Prototyping & Product Development
- CPUT: Adaptronics
- UJ: Light Metals Casting & Foundry technology
- TUT: TDM (IAT) Transfer, Training & Adv Manufacturing
- SUN: TDM (IAT) design, analysis & Adv Manufacturing
- WSU (IAT): Design, Tooling, Dies, Mould making
Agro-Processing, Chemical, Other Cluster
- CPUT: Agro Food Processing
- UL: Agrifood Processing
- TUT: Chemistry & Chemical engineering
- NMMU: Petrochemicals, Bio-downstream chemicals
- MUT: Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
- UJ: Process, Energy, Environments
- VUT: Panel-beating, spray-painting
- CPUT: Clothing and Textile Technologies
(bb) In the financial year 2016/17
- TIA budget allocation R34,511 million
- Additional grant from DST R37,739 million
- Additional grant from DST to scale up the TSP R33 million
(cc) The impact of the programme for the financial year 2015/16 is as follows:
- A total of 103 interns participated in the interns Programme
- A total of 10 interns have received employment
- 2154 SMMEs received technology based support from the programme
- 27 knowledge innovation products supported through the stations support activities, and 58 product/prototype developed
- 20 full functional prototypes completed and 33 youth funded projects currently at various TS for support with products designs, CAD/CAM and quality improvements
26 May 2016 - NW1382
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(a)What are the reasons for naturalised citizens being prevented from applying for new Smart ID cards at this stage, (b) what plans are in place to allow naturalised citizens to apply for the specified cards in the future and (c) by what date does he envisage that naturalised citizens will be allowed to apply for the specified cards?
Reply:
(a-b) The naturalised citizens will be allowed to apply for the new Smart ID cards on completion of the National Identification System which would enable the online validation of the naturalisation certificates. Currently the certificates are validated manually.
(c) The date to allow naturalised citizens to apply for Smart ID Cards will be determined once the National Identification System is implemented.
26 May 2016 - NW1251
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Public Works
With reference to the statements he made during his department’s Budget Vote on 20 April 2016, (a) how many cases of corruption in the Expanded Public Works Programme opportunities in the City of Cape Town, specifically in Khayelitsha, is he aware of and (b) how many criminal cases has he opened in this regard?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works
In my concluding speech in the National Assembly debate on Budget Vote No. 11 (Public Works), held on Wednesday, 20 April 2016, I responded, amongst other things, to the Honourable Kohler-Barnard’s claim to have twenty-four affidavits from individuals alleging they had been refused Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) jobs, because they did not have African National Congress (ANC) membership cards. The Honourable Kohler-Barnard said that it took her one phone call to obtain the affidavits. The Honourable Kohler-Barnard also said that the Auditor-General is questioning the data of Department of Public Works, because of inadequate records and deficiencies.
This was the double context in which I referred to Khayelitsha. The Auditor-General has indeed raised questions about EPWP data, much of it in regard to under-reporting to the Department of Public Works’ central data system from local project sites. In the case of Khayelitsha, the Auditor-General found that 52 claimed participants in Khayelitsha had not been reported to the Department of Public Works’ central EPWP recording system.
In regard to allegations of partisan recruitment of participants for EPWP projects, I am on record of repeatedly speaking out against this abuse. The Department has issued guidelines on participant selection, emphasising the importance of transparency and non-partisanship. It was also for this reason that I instructed my Departmental officials to follow up on the 24 affidavits provided by the Honourable Kohler Barnard. Unfortunately, these affidavits proved to be worthless. They appear to be in three batches, with each batch written by the same hand and with word-for-word, identical general allegations made. The dates, locations, and names on which three ANC Councillors allegedly refused potential beneficiaries EPWP jobs are not provided.
I am not claiming that these abuses did not occur, however, it is my experience that in Municipalities controlled by different political parties, those community members who are aligned to another party, often believe, rightfully or not, that they have been excluded from EPWP projects. This has been our experience in both ANC and DA-controlled Municipalities, including in the City of Cape Town. It is important that as politicians we both condemn partisan manipulation of EPWP projects, as well as refrain from fanning partisan, but ungrounded rumours.
In specific response to the Honourable Macpherson’s question:
(a) There are a number of shortcomings in EPWP projects in the City of Cape Town, including in Khayelitsha, relating to data capturing and the portfolio of evidence for participation in EPWP projects, as noted by the Auditor-General. We are working collegially with our colleagues in the City of Cape Town, just as we are doing with other public bodies, to address these matters. I am pleased to say, however, that currently no cases of corruption in EPWP projects in the City of Cape Town have been reported to the Department of Public Works.
(b) Therefore, no criminal cases in this regard have been opened.
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25 May 2016 - NW1552
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(a) What amount did (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him spend on advertising in the 2015-16 financial year and (b) how much has (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him budgeted for advertising in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
(a)What amount did (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him spend on advertising in the 2015-16 financial year and (b) how much has (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him budgeted for advertising in the 2016-17 financial year? |
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i)Dept |
a)2015/16 |
b) 2016/17 |
|
DMR |
R455 563.39 |
R2 160 000 |
|
a)2015/16 |
b)2016/17 |
||
ii)Entities |
CGS |
R1 698 000 |
R1 900 000 |
MINTEK |
R2 023 534 |
R2 864 050 |
|
SDT |
R455 701.79 |
R430 460 |
|
SADPMR |
R903 844 |
R809 725 |
|
MHSC |
R1 157 940.94 |
R1 120 000 |
Approved/not approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/ 2016
25 May 2016 - NW1493
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)What was the value of trade between South Africa and the Kingdom of Norway in (a) nominal and (b) real terms in the (i) 1994-95 and (ii) 2015-16 financial years?
Reply:
(a) (i) The value of trade between South Africa and the Kingdom of Norway in the nominal terms for the financial year 1994-1995 was R581, 697,918.
(ii) The value of trade between South Africa and the Kingdom of Norway in the nominal terms for the financial year 2015-2016 was R2 710 584 082.
(b) (i) The value of trade between South Africa and the Kingdom of Norway in the real terms for the financial year 1994-1995 was R529, 634, 816.
(ii) The value of trade between South Africa and the Kingdom of Norway in the real terms for the financial year 2015-2016 was R2, 467, 981 501.
25 May 2016 - NW1461
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) Whether Mr S.Shane was appointed as a director and chairperson of Transnet’s Board of Directors; if so, (a) why was he appointed to the specified positions, (b) what are the qualifications that make the specified person suitable for apppointment to the specified positions, (c) what process was followed for appointing the specified person to the specified positions and (d) whether the specified person’s connection to the Gupta family played any part in the appointment; (2) Whether the specified person is a trustee and chairperson of the board of trustees of the Transnet Pension Fund and the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund; if so, (a) why was the specified person appointed to the specified positions, (b) what are the qualifications that make the specified person suitable for appointment to the specified positions, (c) what process was followed in appointing the specified person to the specified positions and (d) whether the specified person’s connection with the Gupta family played any part in the appointment?
Reply:
(1). Mr Stanley David Shane was appointed to the Transnet Board on 14 December 2014 as a Non-Executive Director, on a three year term, subject to annual review. Mr Shane is not appointed as Chairperson of the Board, nor has he acted in the position to date. In terms of Board Committee membership, Mr Shane serves as member and Chairperson of the Board’s Acquisition and Disposal’s Committee, and member of the Remuneration, Social and Ethics Committee.
(a) Mr Shane possesses financial and economic competencies and business acumen.
(b) Mr Shane holds a B.Com degree (Finance) from the University of Witwatersrand obtained in 1993, completed the Regulatory Examinations at the Financial Services Board in 2012 and has been a Member of the South African Institute of Stockbrokers since 1996. He has extensive experience in Investment Banking, capital raising, insurance and structuring.
(c) The appointment of Board members is regulated by the Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) of each State Owned Company and is the purview of the Shareholder Representative, after consultation with Cabinet. The Department is guided by a board appointment methodology which sets out the process of sourcing potential candidates for the appointment to Boards. Persons are found to be suitable by virtue of their qualifications, expertise, skills and experience.
(d) It is not known what connection Mr Shane has to the Gupta family, nor was this the reason for his appointment to the Transnet Board.
(2) Yes, he is a Trustee and the Chairperson of the Boards of Trustees of the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund and Transport Pension Fund.
(a) His academic qualifications and experience in economics and investment banking made him suitable for appointment.
(b) See 2(a) above.
(c) He was appointed by the Board of Transnet which is normal practice when Employer Trustees are appointed to these two Funds.
(d) The appointment is based on academic qualifications, experience and ability.
25 May 2016 - NW1566
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
What amount did (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him spend on advertising in the 2015-16 financial year and (b) how much has (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him budgeted for advertising in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
(a)(i)
The department spending on advertising for the 2015/16 financial year was R21 million. This comprised mainly of expenditure for marketing and promoting the dti in newspapers, radio stations and on television.
(b)(i)
The department has budgeted R32 million for advertising in the 2016/17 financial year. This comprises mainly of projected expenditure for marketing the dti products and offerings. Advertisements may also be placed for recruitment and tenders.
Response from the Entities
Entity |
(a)(ii) |
(b)(ii) |
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) |
R 586 000.00 |
R 16 600 000.00 |
Export Credit Insurance Corporation (ECIC) |
R 5 512 000.00 |
R 6 550 000.00 |
National Credit Regulator (NCR) |
R 1 607 603.00 |
R 3 950 000.00 |
National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) |
R 89 850.35 |
R 80 000.00 |
National Empowerment Fund (NEF) |
R 7 106 591.00 |
R 9 834 642.00 |
National Gambling Board (NGB) |
R 61 396.02 |
R 55 000.00 |
National Lotteries Commission (NLC) |
R 43 000 000.00 |
R 23 000 000.00 |
National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) |
R 585 441.90 |
R 1 554 000.00 |
National Regulator For Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) |
R 5 023 486. 00 |
R 6 122 454.00 |
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) |
R 150 000.00 |
R 6 917 100.00 |
South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) |
R 110 623.00 |
R 130 000.00 |
National Consumer Commission (NCC) |
R 3 859 990.28 |
R 1 989 000.00 |
Companies Tribunal (CT) |
R 875 206.00 |
R 887 950.00 |
25 May 2016 - NW1342
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) (a) How many residents are receiving electricity from Eskom in each suburb of Soweto, Gauteng, and (b) how many of these residents are paying for the services rendered by Eskom; (2) whether there are any plans to waive debts owed by residents of Soweto to Eskom for services rendered; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any agreements have been signed with the City of Johannesburg to take over the supply of electricity to Soweto through City Power; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a) 180 000 customers receive electricity from Eskom in Soweto, however, this translates into more residents which Eskom is not in a position to quantify (as more people reside in a given home). Eskom keeps customer data per customer category and network, and it would take a while for this to be provided per suburb.
(b) Of the 180 000 customers, our current payment levels are at 48% average for the current financial year to date, compared to an average of 40% in the previous financial year. Eskom has replaced 40 000 old meters of which 18 000 customers are on prepaid already and buying electricity and the balance is being converted to prepaid daily. The programme of installing the meters is continuing and plans are to convert all customers to prepaid within five years.
(2) Yes, Eskom has an incentive programme in place where customers converted to prepaid meters are monitored over a period of three years to establish if the behaviour of buying electricity becomes entrenched. Writing off the historical debt is considered if good behaviour is sustained during the monitoring period. Each customer is dealt with on an individual basis.
(3) No. There are no agreements in place for the City of JHB to take over Eskom Soweto supply areas. Eskom works very closely with the Municipality to address the issue of non-payment and the rolling out of the prepaid meters. Engagements with the community are conducted with the support of the leadership of the Municipality and alignment on issues such as dealing with the poor and debt issues are continuously discussed and agreed upon.
25 May 2016 - NW1474
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether, in the light of his statement on 21 April 2016, (details furnished) any Ministers held talks with banks in order to find a lasting solution to the dispute with Oakbay Investments (Pty) Ltd; if not, why not; if so, in respect of each specified meeting with each specified bank, (a) what is the name of the bank, (b) on what date did the meeting take place, (c) what is the (i) name and (ii) designation of each Minister who was present, (d) what is the (i) name and (ii) designation of each bank employee who was present and (e) what was the outcome of each specified meeting?
Reply:
The Ministers who were mandated by the Cabinet as reflected on the Cabinet Statement have not yet reported back to the Cabinet.
25 May 2016 - NW1531
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1) Whether his department was approached by any political party for any form of funding (a) in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2016; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) whether his department provided any form of funding to any political party (a) in the 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, what are the relevant details in each case?NW1702E
Reply:
(1) (a) (i)(ii)(iii) (b)
the dti was not approached by any political party for any form of funding in the 2013-14; 2014-15; 2015-16 and since April 2016.
(2)(a) (i) (ii) (iii) (b)
The department has not provided any form of funding to any political party in the 2013-14; 2014-15; 2015-16 and since April 2016.
25 May 2016 - NW1390
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Energy
Whether (a) her department and (b) all entities reporting to her are running development programmes for (i) small businesses and (ii) co-operatives; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (aa) what are the relevant details, (bb) what amount has been budgeted and (cc) how many jobs will be created through the specified development programmes in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
(a)_(i) Yes
(aa)
Province |
IeC Site |
Construction |
Permanent |
Total |
Limpopo |
Ngwaabe |
- |
16 |
16 |
Mpumalanga |
Bushbuckridge |
15 |
10 |
25 |
Limpopo |
Mutale |
03 |
02 |
05 |
Limpopo |
Thulamela |
03 |
02 |
05 |
Mpumalanga |
Tweefontein |
03 |
05 |
08 |
Eastern Cape |
Qamata |
15 |
10 |
25 |
Total |
39 |
45 |
84 |
(bb). The Integrated Energy Centres (IeCs) programme is a private public partnership where oil companies fund the infrastructure development to establish a retail service station in remote rural areas. Therefore, the Department does not allocate funding for IeCs.
(cc). In 2016/17 financial year a total number of 84 employment opportunities composed of contract and permanent jobs will be created through IeCs. The jobs created both short term and some permanent for the operational phase. The short term /contract jobs are created during construction phase of the projects and permanent jobs are in the operational phase.
Entities
(b) (i) Yes
(aa) |
(bb) |
(cc) |
Under the REEEP programme, there is a project which is called the Switch Africa Green Project which is aimed at increasing awareness, uptake and successful implementation of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) practices and sustainable energy opportunities for SMME's in the agriculture food value chains and waste sector in SA. The programme provides training and capacity building and runs until October 2017. |
EU budget. US$ 249,999.99 of which SoE portion is US$ 82,100. |
150 Jobs |
Under the Energy Efficiency programme, the project is the M&V incubation which is referred to as the CMVP Training and Company SAAS Accreditation Programme. The aim is to register a maximum of 15 SMMEs or businesses with the Energy Training Foundation to study in Certified Measurement and Verification for period of a week and they would then be expected to undertake examinations. The candidates who pass would be accredited with SANAS. Accredited service providers would conduct M&V with regards to 12L applications. The costs for accreditation will be incurred by SANEDI until 2020. |
R 690 000 |
More than 10 SMME companies are likely to benefit. |
NECSA and its Subsidiaries has planned to spend 2% of net profit after tax (NPAT) on Supplier Development and 1% of NPAT on Enterprise Development. The focus is on more than 51% Black (women and youth) owned companies that are EME’s (Turnover of less than R 10m) and QSE’s (turnover more than R 10m and less than R 50m). |
2% of NPAT for Supplier Development (R 2 158 069) and 1% of NPAT on Enterprise Development ( R 1 079 034) |
20 New Jobs |
(b) (ii) Yes
(aa) |
(bb) |
(cc) |
SOLTRAIN Phase II A programme that implements solar water heater installation training and systems testing. Collaborative project with GIZ to develop SARETEC training centre |
Approximately €150 000 R695 000 |
40 Jobs The programme creates skills for jobs and should skill up to 100 people in different spheres during the year. |
The Working for Energy Programme is intended to create skills and temporary jobs primarily among youth, women and people with disabilities. Based on expected mass roll out, the programme is able to create cooperatives and SMME’s that are able to implement, expand, operate and maintain these systems especially in biomass to energy arena. While the programme will create a limited number of jobs, it is not possible to create sustainable SMME’s or cooperatives since it is unfunded for the current Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). |
0 |
0 |
25 May 2016 - NW1518
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Whether his department was approached by any political party for any form of funding (a) in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2016; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) whether his department provided any form of funding to any political party (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, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
No.
24 May 2016 - NW1337
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What amounts were budgeted for Inclusive Education in the (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15 and (c) 2015-16 financial years?
Reply:
The budget for Special Schools (Inclusive Education) is as follows
(a) 2013 to 2014 - R5 172 011 000
(b) 2014 to 2015 - R5 713 272 000
(c) 2015 to 2016 - R6 308 093 000
Sources:
2013-15 – Annual financial Statement
2015-16 – In Year Monitoring Report (March 2016)
24 May 2016 - NW1289
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Communications
What is the status of the legal action taken by etv against the Broadcast Digital Migration policy adopted by Cabinet in March 2015? NW1437E
Reply:
In the matter between Etv v Minister of Communications the North Gauteng High Court found in favour of the Minister. Etv appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) and the matter was heard on 09 May 2016. The SCA reserved judgement. We will hear from the SCA for a day allocated to note judgment.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1191
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to the alleged trip he undertook to Dubai on or around 20 December 2015, (a) which of his passports were stamped by the customs officers for each (i) entry into Dubai and (ii) exit from South Africa and (b) what are the relevant flight details of the specified trip in terms of (i) flight number, (ii) date and (iii) class of travel?
Reply:
(a) Ministers private passport was used and stamped for:
(i) entry into Dubai and
(ii) exit from South Africa
(b) Minister travelled in his private capacity and the trip was paid for in his private capacity.
24 May 2016 - NW1213
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) How many water-use licences have been issued for mining purposes in each province in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years, (b) (i) what are the names of each company that received the specified licence and (ii) what product is being mined in each case and (c) what is the period of validity of each specified licence granted?
Reply:
(a) Refer to the table below for the number of water-use licenses that have been issued for mining purposes in each province in the 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 financial years.
PROVINCE |
(a)(i) 2013/14 |
(a)(ii) 2014/15 |
(a)(iii) 2015/16 |
Total |
EASTERN CAPE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FREE STATE |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
GAUTENG |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
1 |
2 |
7 |
10 |
LIMPOPO |
0 |
0 |
9 |
9 |
MPUMALANGA |
24 |
26 |
63 |
113 |
NORTH WEST |
2 |
8 |
11 |
21 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
4 |
8 |
17 |
29 |
WESTERN CAPE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
33 |
48 |
118 |
199 |
(b) Refer to Annexure A for the names of each company that received the specified licence, the product that is being mined in each case and the period of validity of each specified licence granted?
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Annexure A
No |
Name |
Region |
year |
product |
Signed date |
Expiry Date |
1 |
Umthombo Resources (Pty) Ltd-Schoongezicht Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/04/06 |
2019/04/06 |
2 |
Xstrata Alloys: Carbon Division (Emalahleni Sites) |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/05/02 |
2018/05/02 |
3 |
Anglo American Thermal Coal: Goedehoop Colliery (South) |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/05/02 |
2033/05/02 |
4 |
Coal Of Africa (Pty) Ltd, Mooiplaats Colliery (Langcarel) |
Gauteng |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/05/02 |
2033/05/02 |
5 |
Umcebo Mining - Doornrug Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/05/13 |
2017/05/13 |
6 |
Sudor Coal -Weltevreden Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/08/13 |
2018/08/13 |
7 |
Rockwell Diamonds |
Northern Cape |
2013/14 |
Diamond |
2013/08/12 |
2033/08/12 |
8 |
Homeland mining& Energy SA (Pty) Ltd Kendal Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/08/13 |
2021/08/08 |
9 |
Welgelegen Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/09/18 |
2018/09/18 |
10 |
Vaaldorado Mining |
Northern Cape |
2013/14 |
Diamond |
2013/10/03 |
2015/10/03 |
11 |
Pilansburg Platinum Mine (Pty) Ltd |
North West |
2013/14 |
Platinum |
2013/10/10 |
2029/10/10 |
12 |
Kalagadi Manganese (Pty) Ltd |
Northern Cape |
2013/14 |
Manganese |
2013/11/22 |
2038/11/22 |
13 |
Mintails Mining SA (Pty) Ltd: Mogale Gold |
Gauteng |
2013/14 |
Gold |
2013/11/22 |
2038/11/22 |
14 |
Nkomati Joint Venture |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/11/22 |
2038/11/22 |
15 |
Analisa Mining and Industrial Services (Pty) Ltd: Lefa Coal Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/04/08 |
2018/04/08 |
16 |
Assmang Chrome Dwarsrivier Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Chrome |
2013/10/04 |
2038/10/04 |
17 |
Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd: Intibane Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/04/06 |
2018/04/06 |
18 |
BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (BECSA): Khutala Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/05/02 |
2030/05/02 |
19 |
Anglo Operations Limited: New Denmark Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/05/10 |
2025/05/10 |
20 |
Sasol Mining (Pty) Ltd : Impumelelo Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/06/12 |
2033/06/12 |
21 |
Vunene Mining (Pty) Ltd: Usutu Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/06/21 |
2020/06/21 |
22 |
Msobo Coal (Pty)Ltd Tselentis Colliery (Ramp 9) |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/06/04 |
2033/06/04 |
23 |
Kusile Hirmine Norman Hirchowitz: Fentonia Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/08/07 |
2021/08/07 |
24 |
Umcebo Mining |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/08/07 |
2028/08/07 |
25 |
Msobo Coal (Pty) Ltd- Tselentis Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/08/08 |
2018/08/08 |
26 |
Tre Mineonox Kwazulu Natal sands (Pty) Ltd; Fairbreeze Mine |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
2013/14 |
Sand |
2013/09/09 |
2033/09/09 |
27 |
Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd Doornkop/Ntendeka Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/09/09 |
2033/09/09 |
28 |
Xstrata- Merafe Ferrochrome and mining |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Chrome |
2013/10/04 |
2033/10/04 |
29 |
Aquarius SA Platinum Mine (Pty) Ltd: Marikana Platinum Mine |
North West |
2013/14 |
Platinum |
2013/10/04 |
2022/10/04 |
30 |
Mr. Christoffel Johannes Pienaar |
Northern Cape |
2013/14 |
Diamond |
2013/10/20 |
2016/10/20 |
31 |
Anglo American Thermal Coal (Pty) Ltd Isibonelo Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2013/10/03 |
2033/10/10 |
32 |
Bio2Watt (Pty) Ltd: Bronkhorstspruit Biogas Plant |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Biogas |
2013/10/10 |
2033/10/10 |
33 |
Exxaro Coal Pty Ltd: Matla Water treatment Plant |
Mpumalanga |
2013/14 |
Coal |
2014/03/17 |
2034/03/17 |
34 |
Optimum Coal Holdings: Klipbank Section |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/06/18 |
2034/06/18 |
35 |
De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd: Kimberly Mines |
Northern Cape |
2014/15 |
Diamond |
2014/06/18 |
2034/06/18 |
36 |
Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd: Somkele Anthracite Mine |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/08/04 |
2034/08/04 |
37 |
Koornfontein Mines (Pty) Ltd: Koornfontein Process Plant |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/06/18 |
2034/06/18 |
38 |
Koornfontein Mines (Pty) Ltd: Gloria Section |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/06/18 |
2034/06/18 |
39 |
Koornfontein Mines (Pty) Ltd): Blinkpan Section |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/06/18 |
2034/06/18 |
40 |
Mission Point Trading 41(Pty) Ltd |
Gauteng |
2014/15 |
Gold |
2014/07/29 |
2020/07/29 |
41 |
Orcon Brick (Pty) Ltd |
Gauteng |
2014/15 |
Clay |
2014/07/29 |
2019/07/29 |
42 |
Sedibeng Iron Ore (Pty) Ltd |
Northern Cape |
2014/15 |
Iron Ore |
2014/07/17 |
2039/07/17 |
43 |
Tronox KZN Sands (Pty) Ltd |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
2014/15 |
Sand |
2014/07/22 |
2034/07/17 |
44 |
Anglo American Inyosi Coal (Pty) Ltd: Kriel Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/07/23 |
2029/07/23 |
45 |
Canyon Resources (Pty Ltd: Hakhano Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/08/22 |
2034/08/22 |
46 |
Anglo American Inyosi Coal (Pty) Ltd: New Largo Colliery R545 Provincial Road Re-alignment |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/08/22 |
2024/08/22 |
47 |
Ingcambu Investment (Pty) Ltd: Thutsi Colliery |
Gauteng |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/09/30 |
2015/01/30 |
48 |
Black Mountain Mining (Pty) Ltd: (Gamsberg Zinc Mine) |
Northern Cape |
2014/15 |
Zinc |
2014/09/30 |
2034/09/30 |
49 |
Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd: North Block Complex |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/09/26 |
2031/09/26 |
50 |
Universal Coal Development IV (Pty) Ltd: Roodekop Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/09/26 |
2034/09/26 |
51 |
Xstrata South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Xstrata Alloys Rustenburg Works |
North West |
2014/15 |
Platinum |
2014/09/26 |
2034/09/26 |
52 |
Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) (Kolomela Mine) |
Northern Cape |
2014/15 |
Iron Ore |
2014/12/01 |
2034/12/01 |
53 |
Pretoria Portland Cement Company Ltd: Slurry Plant |
North West |
2014/15 |
Cement |
2015/01/11 |
2035/01/11 |
54 |
Coastal Fuels (Pty) Ltd: Droogvallei Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2015/01/11 |
2021/01/11 |
55 |
Marubising Trading & Projects |
Northern Cape |
2014/15 |
Diamond |
2015/01/11 |
2017/01/11 |
56 |
African Mining and Trust Company Ltd: Wonderstone Limited |
Northern Cape |
2014/15 |
Diamond |
2015/01/11 |
2035/01/11 |
57 |
Anglo American Inyosi Coal (Pty) Ltd: New Largo Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2015/01/11 |
2045/01/11 |
58 |
Bakwena Platinum Corridor Consortium (Pty) Ltd |
North West |
2014/15 |
Platinum |
2015/01/11 |
2050/01/11 |
59 |
Barberton Mines (Pty) Ltd: Sheba Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Gold |
2015/01/11 |
2022/01/11 |
60 |
Glencore Operations (Pty) Ltd: Kroondal Chrome Mine |
North West |
2014/15 |
Chrome |
2015/01/11 |
2040/01/11 |
61 |
Pretoria Portland Cement Co Ltd: Beestekraal Mine |
North West |
2014/15 |
Cement |
2015/01/11 |
2018/11/01 |
62 |
Alexkor SOC Limited |
Northern Cape |
2014/15 |
Diamond |
2015/01/11 |
2035/01/11 |
63 |
Glencore Operations (Pty) Ltd: Waterval East and West Chrome Mine |
North West |
2014/15 |
Chrome |
2015/01/11 |
2040/01/11 |
64 |
Samancor Chrome Limited: Western Chrome Mines: Millsell and Waterkloof Sections |
North West |
2014/15 |
Chrome |
2015/01/11 |
2040/01/11 |
65 |
Tegeta Resources and Exploration (Pty) Ltd: Brakfontein Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/12/22 |
2029/12/22 |
66 |
Afrisam South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Ulco Operations |
Northern Cape |
2014/15 |
Cement |
2015/01/11 |
2040/01/11 |
67 |
Keaton Mining (Pty) Ltd: Vanngatfontein Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2015/01/11 |
2035/01/11 |
68 |
Transvaal Gold Mine Estate (Pty) Ltd: (Glynns Lydenburg) |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Gold |
2015/01/11 |
2027/01/11 |
69 |
Transvaal Gold Mine Estate (Pty) Ltd: Rietfontein Underground Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Gold |
2015/01/11 |
2032/01/11 |
70 |
Perisat Investments (Pty) Ltd: Rirhandzu Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/12/01 |
2024/12/01 |
71 |
ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd: Dilokong Chrome Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Chrome |
2014/12/01 |
2034/12/17 |
72 |
Mafube Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd: Wildfontein Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/12/01 |
2019/12/01 |
73 |
Mafube Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd: Nooitgedacht Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/12/01 |
2028/12/01 |
74 |
Mafube Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd: Springboklaagte Pan 1&2 |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/12/01 |
2017/12/01 |
75 |
Eskom Holdings Ltd: Kusile Power Station Project (Sibongindawo Primary School) |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/12/01 |
2054/12/01 |
76 |
MAC Group of Companies: Mactransco Railway Siding |
Gauteng |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2015/01/12 |
2034/01/12 |
77 |
Benicon Mining (Pty) Ltd: Bankfontein Project |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2014/12/01 |
2019/12/01 |
78 |
Tshedza Mining Resources (Pty) Ltd: Manungu Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2015/02/23 |
2030/02/23 |
79 |
Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd: Elandspruit Coal Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2015/03/28 |
2035/03/28 |
80 |
Krosa (Pty) Ltd: Sand mine |
North West |
2014/15 |
Sand |
2015/03/28 |
2035/03/28 |
81 |
Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd: Grootegeluk Coal mine and Reductants (char) |
Mpumalanga |
2014/15 |
Coal |
2015/03/28 |
2035/03/28 |
82 |
Namakwa Diamonds (Pty) LTD: Doornhoek Workings |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/04/19 |
2016/04/19 |
83 |
United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) (Pty) LTD |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Manganese |
2015/04/19 |
2035/04/19 |
84 |
Crown Resources (Pty) LTD: (Kimberly Underground Mines Joint Venture) |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/04/19 |
2035/04/19 |
85 |
Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining (Pty) LTD |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Manganese |
2015/04/19 |
2041/04/19 |
86 |
Northern Coal (Pty) LTD: Weltevreden Coal Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/04/19 |
2033/04/19 |
87 |
Onderberg Verwerkings Ko-Operasie Beperk |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/04/30 |
2030/04/30 |
88 |
Eagle Granite (Pty) Ltd |
North West |
2015/16 |
Granite |
2015/04/30 |
2025/04/30 |
89 |
Just Coal (Pty) Ltd: Bankfontein Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/05/08 |
2020/05/08 |
90 |
Puckree Group (Pty) Ltd: Bultfontein Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/05/08 |
2020/05/08 |
91 |
Diamond Resources (Pty) Ltd: Kareevlei Mine |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/05/08 |
2027/05/08 |
92 |
Trollope Holdings (Pty) Ltd: Kleinwater Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/06/16 |
2017/06/16 |
93 |
Hoshoza Resources Vryheid (Pty) Ltd: Karobo Colliery |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/06/11 |
2022/06/11 |
94 |
Msobo Coal (Pty)Ltd- Goedverwachting |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/07/17 |
2019/07/17 |
95 |
Sibanye Gold Limited: Cooke Operations |
Gauteng |
2015/16 |
Gold |
2015/07/17 |
2024/07/17 |
96 |
Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty)Ltd: Tweefontein Water Treatment Plant |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/07/16 |
2055/07/16 |
97 |
Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd: Ngagane Coal Sliding |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/07/16 |
2050/07/16 |
98 |
Glenco South Africa (Pty): Ltd Impunzi Complex |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/07/16 |
2025/07/16 |
99 |
Eyethu Coal (Pty) Ltd: Leeupoort Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/07/16 |
2020/07/16 |
100 |
Phoenix Platinum Mining (Pty) Ltd |
North West |
2015/16 |
Platinum |
2015/07/16 |
2035/07/16 |
101 |
Exxaro Coal Mpumalanga (Pty) Ltd: Matla Coal |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/07/16 |
2035/07/16 |
102 |
Maseve Investment II (Pty) Ltd Western Bushveld Joint Venture Project 1 |
North West |
2015/16 |
Platinum |
2015/07/16 |
2035/07/16 |
103 |
Glencore operations SA: Zonnebloem mine |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/07/16 |
2045/07/16 |
104 |
Iyanga Mining (Pty) Ltd: Klipfontein Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/08/16 |
2020/08/16 |
105 |
Itireleng Bakgatla Mineral Resources (Pty) Ltd: Sedibelo Platinum Project |
North West |
2015/16 |
Platinum |
2015/08/16 |
2035/08/16 |
106 |
Blue Nightingale Trading 817 (Pty) Limited: Sisebenzi Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/08/16 |
2020/08/16 |
107 |
Harmony Gold Mining Company (Kusasalethu and Deelkraal Operation) |
Gauteng |
2015/16 |
Gold |
2015/07/17 |
2038/07/17 |
108 |
Northern coal (pty) Ltd: Jugtlust Mini Pit |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/08/25 |
2035/08/25 |
109 |
Sasol Mining (pty) Ltd: Borrow pits Project |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/08/25 |
2021/08/25 |
110 |
Sasol Mining (pty) Ltd: Irenedale Mine-Service Water Dam |
Gauteng |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/08/25 |
2021/08/25 |
111 |
Anglo operations property limited acting through Anglo American coal division Greenside Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/08/25 |
2025/08/26 |
112 |
Royal Bafokeng Resources (Pty) Ltd: Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine |
North West |
2015/16 |
Platinum |
2015/08/25 |
2035/08/25 |
113 |
Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited- Amandelbult Section |
North West |
2015/16 |
Platinum |
2015/08/25 |
2035/08/25 |
114 |
Eyethu coal (pty) Limited :Mooifontein colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/08/25 |
2025/08/26 |
115 |
Schidtsdrift Communal Property Association |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/08/25 |
2025/08/25 |
116 |
Kebrafield (pty) Ltd: Roodepoort Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/10/08 |
2021/10/08 |
117 |
Kromdraai Coal (Pty) Ltd: Kromdrai Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/10/20 |
2017/10/20 |
118 |
Elandsfontein Colliery (Pty) Ltd |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/10/20 |
2020/10/20 |
119 |
Chamotte Holdings (Pty) Ltd: Scotia Talc mine |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/10/21 |
2035/10/21 |
120 |
Rooipoort Developments (Pty) Ltd: Rooipoort Mine |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/11/19 |
2035/11/19 |
121 |
Delmas Coal: Kuyasa Coal |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/11/19 |
2035/11/19 |
122 |
Messina Platinum Mine: Doornvlei |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Platinum |
2015/11/19 |
2040/11/19 |
123 |
B and E International |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Sand |
2015/11/19 |
2035/11/19 |
124 |
Sky Chrome Mining (Pty) Ltd |
North West |
2015/16 |
Chrome |
2015/11/19 |
2029/11/19 |
125 |
Eyethu coal (pty) Ltd: Leeuwpoort colliery-T&DB SECTION |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/11/19 |
2019/11/19 |
126 |
Glencore south Africa (pty) Ltd-Glencore Alloys Wonderkop Operation |
North West |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/11/19 |
2035/11/19 |
127 |
Cozispot (Pty) Ltd: Welgemeend Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/11/20 |
2050/11/20 |
128 |
Glencore Operations SA (Pty) Ltd |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/12/18 |
2035/12/18 |
129 |
Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd: Leeuwpan Coal Mine IO and OL Expansion |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/12/18 |
2035/12/18 |
130 |
Linarox (Pty) Ltd: Welstand Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/12/18 |
2040/12/18 |
131 |
Wide Investments 100 (Pty) Ltd: Mashwening Iron Ore mine |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Iron Ore |
2015/12/18 |
2030/12/18 |
132 |
Scarlet Sun 15 (Pty) Ltd |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/12/18 |
2023/12/18 |
133 |
Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd: Intibane Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/12/18 |
2020/12/18 |
134 |
Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd: Thabametsi Coal mine |
Limpopo |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/12/18 |
2035/12/18 |
135 |
Limpopo Coal Company (Pty) Ltd: Vele Colliery Mine |
Limpopo |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/12/18 |
2035/12/18 |
136 |
Henric Ferrochrome (Pty) Ltd: Maroelabult Section |
North West |
2015/16 |
Chrome |
2015/12/18 |
2035/12/18 |
137 |
Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd: Grootegeluk Coal Mine |
Limpopo |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/12/18 |
2040/12/18 |
138 |
Glencore South Africa (pty) Ltd : Tweefontein Road Re-alingnment Project |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/12/23 |
2035/12/18 |
139 |
Assmang (Pty) Ltd- Black Rock Mine Operations |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/10/21 |
2035/10/20 |
140 |
Ferrometals: A division of Samancor Chrome Ltd |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Chrome |
2015/12/24 |
2035/12/24 |
141 |
Thaba Chueu Mining (Pty) Ltd |
Limpopo |
2015/16 |
Platinum |
2015/10/21 |
2035/10/21 |
142 |
Baobab Mining and exploration (Pty) Ltd: Makhado Colliery Project |
Limpopo |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/10/21 |
2035/12/18 |
143 |
Theta Mining (Pty) Ltd: Drooge Veldtalluvial Diamond Mine |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/12/24 |
2025/12/24 |
144 |
Glencore Operations SA (Pty) Ltd: Oogiesfontein Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/12/24 |
2023/12/24 |
145 |
Koffiefontein Mine Joint Venture- Koffiefontein Mine |
Free State |
2015/16 |
Gold |
2015/12/24 |
2025/12/24 |
146 |
Overlooked Colliery (Pty) Ltd |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2015/12/24 |
2025/12/24 |
147 |
Ezulwini Mining Company (Pty) Ltd: Cooke 4 Operation |
Gauteng |
2015/16 |
Gold |
2015/06/11 |
2035/06/11 |
148 |
Sephaku Delmas Cement (Pty) Ltd |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Cement |
2016/01/15 |
2036/01/15 |
149 |
New Diamond Corporation: Schimdtsdrift Mine |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/12/24 |
2035/12/24 |
150 |
BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (Pty) Limited: Wolvekrans Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/01/22 |
2036/01/22 |
151 |
Universal Pulse Trading 132 (PTY) LTD |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/01/22 |
2020/01/22 |
152 |
Samancor Chrome (Pty) Ltd: Western Chrome Mines, Buffelsfontein Operation |
North West |
2015/16 |
Chrome |
2016/01/22 |
2041/01/22 |
153 |
Anglo Operations (pty) Ltd: Elders Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/10 |
2016/08/10 |
154 |
Anglo Operations (pty) Ltd: Elders Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/10 |
2016/08/10 |
155 |
Anglo American Inyosi Coal (Pty) Ltd: Zibulo Colliery 23 km Dirty Water pipeline |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/22 |
2037/02/22 |
156 |
Anglo American Platinum: Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited: Mototolo Joint Venture |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Platinum |
2016/02/22 |
2036/02/22 |
157 |
HCI Coal (Pty) Ltd: Nokuhle Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/22 |
2036/02/22 |
158 |
Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd: Iyanda Railway Siding |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/22 |
2056/02/22 |
159 |
Exxaro Coal Pty Ltd: Arnot Coal Mooifontein Portion 1,7 and 0 (Remainder) |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/22 |
2031/02/22 |
160 |
Shanduka Coal (Pty) Ltd: Springlake Colliery |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/22 |
2041/02/22 |
161 |
Modikwa Platinum Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Platinum |
2016/02/23 |
2036/02/23 |
162 |
Exxaro Coal Mpumalanga (Pty) Ltd: Arnot Coal Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/23 |
2041/02/22 |
163 |
Samancor Eastern Chrome Mine Pty (Ltd) (Spitskop section) |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Chrome |
2016/02/23 |
2026/02/23 |
164 |
De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd: Venetia Mines |
Limpopo |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2016/02/23 |
2036/02/23 |
165 |
H.J. Kieck- Nieuwejaarsspruit Sand Mine |
Free State |
2015/16 |
Sand |
2016/02/26 |
2026/02/26 |
166 |
Leeuw Mining and Exploration (Pty) Ltd: Aviemore Colliery Extension |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/26 |
2041/02/26 |
167 |
Palabora Copper Mine (Pty) Ltd |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Copper |
2016/02/26 |
2036/02/26 |
168 |
Chromex Mining (Pty) Ltd: Mecklenburg Chrome Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Chrome |
2016/02/26 |
2027/02/26 |
169 |
Johannes Hedrik Kieck |
Free State |
2015/16 |
Sand |
2016/02/26 |
2019/02/26 |
170 |
Richards Bay Minerals: Zulti South Mining Lease Area Project |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/26 |
2036/02/26 |
171 |
Richards Bay Minerals: Zulti North, Tisand and Smelter Site |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/26 |
2036/02/26 |
172 |
Richards Bay Minerals: Zulti Services corridor project |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/26 |
2036/02/26 |
173 |
Makole Resources (Pty) Ltd: Wachtbentjiesskop Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/26 |
2046/02/26 |
174 |
Idwala Crypts (Pty) Ltd: Vierfontein Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/26 |
2026/02/26 |
175 |
Londani Coal: Nndanganeni Colliery Hartogshof Extension |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/26 |
2024/02/26 |
176 |
Yoctolux Investment (PTY)Ltd: Coal Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/26 |
2021/02/26 |
177 |
South32 LTD: Khutala Colliery: KSA |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/02/26 |
2026/02/26 |
178 |
Rivanet Mining & Exploration (Pty) Ltd |
Free State |
2015/16 |
Gold |
2016/03/13 |
2021/03/13 |
179 |
Sisheni Iron Ore Company: Kolomela Mine |
Gauteng |
2015/16 |
Iron Ore |
2016/03/13 |
2036/03/13 |
180 |
Tivani Mine (Pty) Ltd |
Limpopo |
2015/16 |
Platinum |
2016/03/17 |
2036/03/17 |
181 |
Hautian SA Mining and Investments (Pty) Ltd |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2016/03/17 |
2027/03/17 |
182 |
Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd: Sishen Mine Operation HEF Plant |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Iron Ore |
2016/03/17 |
2036/03/17 |
183 |
Vaalbult Mining Company (Pty) Ltd: Vaalbult Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/03/17 |
2025/03/17 |
184 |
Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/03/17 |
2032/03/17 |
185 |
Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd: Arnot Coal Mooifontein |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/03/17 |
2032/03/17 |
186 |
Crown Gold Recoveries (Pty) Ltd: Knights Operations |
Gauteng |
2015/16 |
Gold |
2016/03/17 |
2024/03/17 |
187 |
Nungu Trading 341 (Pty) Ltd; Elandspruit Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/03/17 |
2036/03/17 |
188 |
BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (Pty) Limited: Middelburg Mine Colliery (South Section) |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/03/17 |
2031/03/17 |
189 |
Glencore Operations SA (Pty) Ltd: Tweefontein Road Realignment Project Phase 2 |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/03/17 |
2028/03/17 |
190 |
Iyanga Mining (pty) Ltd: Welgelegen Colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/03/17 |
2036/03/17 |
191 |
Muhanga Mines (Pty) Ltd: OP- Goedenhoop Mine |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/03/17 |
2022/03/17 |
192 |
Aquarius Platinum SA (Pty) Ltd: Marikana Mine West- West Open Pit Tailings Storage Facility (Phase 1) |
North West |
2015/16 |
Platinum |
2016/03/17 |
2028/03/17 |
193 |
Afrimat Aggregates (Trading) (Pty) Ltd |
Limpopo |
2015/16 |
Cement |
2016/03/17 |
2036/03/17 |
194 |
DMI Minerals SA (Pty) Ltd- Krone Endora Diamond Mining Project |
Limpopo |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2016/03/17 |
2036/03/17 |
195 |
Anglo Operations pty ltd: Bank colliery |
Mpumalanga |
2015/16 |
Coal |
2016/03/29 |
2027/03/29 |
196 |
Ms N.S Stuurman |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/10/15 |
2020/10/15 |
197 |
Mrs. R.G Williams |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/07/17 |
2020/07/17 |
198 |
Thandiwe Mining and Farming |
Free State |
2015/16 |
Sand |
2015/07/30 |
2018/03/30 |
199 |
Mrs S.V.L Williams |
Northern Cape |
2015/16 |
Diamond |
2015/10/15 |
2035/10/15 |
24 May 2016 - NW1044
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether (a) she and (b) her department and/or any entities reporting to her (i) entered into any agreements with and (ii) received any sponsorships and/or services from (aa) Sahara Holdings, (bb) Oakbay Investments, (cc) The New Age Media, (dd) Vusizwe Media, (ee) Mabengela, (ff) Islandsite Investments 255, (gg) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (hh) Dunrose Investments and/or (ii) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014; if so, what are the (aaa) relevant details and (bbb) costs involved in each specified case?
Reply:
Department of Communications:
(a) The Minister and (b) the Department have not (i) entered into any agreements with and (ii) received any sponsorships and/or services from (aa) Sahara Holdings, (bb) Oakbay Investments, (cc) The New Age Media, (dd) Vusizwe Media, (ee) Mabengela, (ff) Islandsite Investments 255, (gg) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (hh) Dunrose Investments and/or (ii) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS):
(b)(i) GCIS has not entered into any agreements with (aa) Sahara Holdings, (bb) Oakbay Investments, (dd) Vusizwe Media, (ee) Mabengela, (ff) Islandsite Investments 255, (gg) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (hh) Dunrose Investments and/or (ii) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.
The the Department has however transacted with (cc) The New Age Media to procure advertising. (aaa) Payments made from the budget appropriated to Government Communication and information System (GCIS) to The New Age Media are detailed in the table (bbb) below:
|
2014/2015 |
|
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) |
Database registration |
R 14 945.40 |
|
Profiling Campaign |
R 720 990.72 |
|
Recruitment |
R 301 195.75 |
|
Recruitment Phase 3 |
R 57 078.43 |
|
SONA 2014 |
R 100 137.60 |
|
SONA 2015 |
R 101 888.64 |
Total Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) |
|
R 1 296 236.54 |
|
2015/2016 |
|
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) |
SONA 2016 |
R 145 555.20 |
|
Voter Education |
R 81 874.80 |
Total Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) |
|
R227 430.00 |
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC):
(b) (i) Yes
(ii) Yes
(cc) Yes
(aaa) 1. New Age newspaper subscription.
2. The SABC and The New Age (TNA) have an agreement that the SABC will cover live all the TNA Business Breakfasts. This agreement is for a period of three years. The agreement stipulates that the TNA will arrange and organise the Business Breakfasts by providing the venue (as well as catering) and secure the participants. The SABC in turn broadcasts the event. The advantage for the SABC is the acquisition of content.
(bbb) 1. R 733,930.
2. Nil
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA):
The Authority has not (i) entered into any agreements with and did not (ii) receive any sponsorships and/or services from (aa) Sahara Holdings, (bb) Oakbay Investments, (cc) The New Age Media, (dd) Vusizwe Media, (ee) Mabengela, (ff) Islandsite Investments 255, (gg) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (hh) Dunrose Investments and/or (ii) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.
Film and Publications Board (FPB):
The Film and Publication Board bought a table for The New Age business breakfast in the 2014/15 financial year for an amount of R 14 261.40.
Brand South Africa (BSA):
Brand South Africa has not (i) entered into any agreements with and did not (ii) receive any sponsorships and/or services from (aa) Sahara Holdings, (bb) Oakbay Investments, (cc) The New Age Media, (dd) Vusizwe Media, (ee) Mabengela, (ff) Islandsite Investments 255, (gg) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (hh) Dunrose Investments and/or (ii) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.
Media Diversity and Development Agency (MDDA):
MDDA has not (i) entered into any agreements with and did not (ii) receive any sponsorships and/or services from (aa) Sahara Holdings, (bb) Oakbay Investments, (cc) The New Age Media, (dd) Vusizwe Media, (ee) Mabengela, (ff) Islandsite Investments 255, (gg) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (hh) Dunrose Investments and/or (ii) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MR D LIPHOKO
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1347
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Communications
What is the detailed breakdown of all funds spent from the Media Development and Diversity Agency’s (a) print and (b) broadcast contributions for the (i) 2014-15 and (ii) 2015-16 financial years?
Reply:
(a) The detailed breakdown of all funds spent from the Media Development and Diversity Agency’s print contributions is as follows:
(i) 2014-15 financial year
Langa Media = R350,000.00 (Small Commercial)
Phetoho News = R 350,000.00 (Small Commercial)
Kuruman Chronicle = R350,000.00 (Small Commercial)
Mamre News = R 498,000.00 (Community)
Ledig Sun = R 479,000.00 (Community)
(ii) 2015-16 financial year
Metro News = R436,800.00
Inhloso yesizwe = R430,200.00
Elitsha News = R 776,800.00
Nhlalala News = R696,000.00
The Youth Voice = R821,700.00
Trust for Community Outreach and Education (TCOE) - Community News = R663,244.00
Qhawes Entertainment Group (Youth Mate News) = R606,950.00
ULwazi School Newspaper = R850,000.00
Loxion News = R750,000.00
Arise and Shine (Tsoga O Phatsime) = R619,251.00
Dizindaba News = R888,200.00
Ngoho News = R811,120.00
Ezakwazulu News = R746,000.00
Khanyisa News = R1,081,248.00
Puisano News = R680,880.00
Eastern Cape Women Magazine = R807,000.00
Inqubo Yabantu Abancinci = R530,242.00
SMME News = R793,500.00
Xplore Magazine = R1,232,600.00
Nkomazi Observer = R603,800.00
Mmaiseng News = R626,600.00
Religious News = R615,600.00
De Horison News = R615,299.28
Children Resource Centre (Strengthening) = R760, 594. 04
(b) The detailed breakdown of all funds spent from the Media Development and Diversity Agency’s broadcast contributions is as follows:
(i) 2014-15 financial year
Icora FM = R1,17m
Skhukhune Community Radio = R1,6m
Kumkani FM = R1,6m
(ii) 2015-16 financial year
Mafikeng Community Radio = R1,904,206.42
Madibogo CR = R1, 910,877.74
Katleng CR = R1, 562,368.54
Umgungundlovu CR = R1,714,172.20
Maruleng Community Radio = R1,706,511.74
Nqubeko Community Radio NPC = R1,440.678.40
MP East Community Radio = R1,674,640.42
Isajonisi Youth Radio = R1,688.720.22
Radio Riverside = R512,200.00
Bagaka FM = R1,494,720.80
Inkonjane FM = R805,200.00
Greater Giyani CR = R755,200.00
Mohodi FM = R581,200.00
Lekoa CR = R1,427,222.46
Radio KC = R861,638.32
Cape Town CTV = R1,772,500.00
Poort on Mams FM (Presidential Project) = R2,160,600.00
Elgin FM = R1,846,632.00
VUT FM = R951,900.00
Ngqushwa FM = R2,199,911.00
Mogale FM = R1,736,687.36
Ermelo CR = R1,872,155.98
Hope FM = R1,676,984.99
Gold FM = R2,295,986.26
Ikhuthani FM = R1,932,773.40
Makhado FM = R563,200.00
eKhephini CR = R825,200.00
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1528
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of State Security
Whether his department was approached by any political party for any form of funding (a) in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2016; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) Whether his department provided any form of funding to any political party (a) in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
The State Security Agency (SSA) does not fund any political parties.
24 May 2016 - NW813
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Public Works
Since the launch of his department’s turnaround strategy in January 2012, (a) how many of his department’s employees were convicted of corruption, (b) who was responsible for investigations against allegations of corruption on the part of the specified employees and (c) how many of the employees that were convicted received sentences of imprisonment?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works
(a) Since January 2012, no official of the Department of Public Works (DPW) has been convicted of corruption. However, with the assistance of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) criminal cases were opened with the South African Police Services (SAPS) and the investigations are still on-going.
The following cases of corruption/fraud have been registered with the South African Police Service (SAPS), during the periods as indicated:
F/Y in which cases were reported |
Cases registered with SAPS |
Cases being investigated by SAPS |
Cases being considered by Prosecuting Authority |
Cases being declined to prosecute by Prosecuting Authority |
Cases before court |
2011 - 12 |
1 |
1 |
|||
2012 - 13 |
15 |
12 |
2 |
1 |
|
2013 - 14 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
||
2014 - 15 |
9 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2015 - 16 |
1 |
1 |
|||
TOTAL |
28 |
20 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
From these statistics seven individuals are former employees of the DPW. Three resigned and four were dismissed after being found guilty of misconduct in internal disciplinary hearings.
In one of the cases registered with the SAPS the person is still under the employment of the DPW.
(b) The cases were investigated by the Special Investigating Unit.
(c) Falls away.
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24 May 2016 - NW1211
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether her department has received water-use licence applications from the SA National Roads Agency for its proposed infrastructure projects to (a) widen the road from Mtunzini to Empangeni and (b) construct interchanges at Eteza and Kwabhoboza in KwaZulu-Natal; if so, (i) what volume of water is requested in each case and (ii) what sources will be used?
Reply:
(a) South African Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) was issued a water use licence by the Department for the N2 Mthuzini to Empangeni Junction upgrade on 20 October 2015 for Section 21(c) for impeding and diverting a flow of water in a watercourse and for Section 21(i) for altering the bed, bank and the characteristics of a watercourse.
(b)(i) SANRAL was granted a verbal agreement that they were going to get the water for construction activities directly from uMhlathuze Water, however, due to the drought in KwaZulu-Natal the agreement for clean water supply fell away.
(b)(ii) Murray and Roberts (Pty) Ltd was given the contract for the upgrade of the N2 have submitted a water use authorisation application for taking 40m3/day of water in terms of Section 21(a) of the National Water Act, Act no. 36 of 1998, from the Mhlathuze River for the duration of the construction project. The application was submitted on 15 April 2016.
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24 May 2016 - NW670
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Public Works:
With reference to the total state of collapse and disrepair of the Op Die Berg Police Station in the Koue Bokkeveld and the wholly inadequate resources available at the specified police station to service its vast rural and farming area, (a) when will (i) upgrades and/or (ii) repairs to the specified station take place and (b) what are the relevant details of the (i) upgrades and/or (ii) repairs that will take place? REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Department of Public Works l Central Government Offices l 256 Madiba Street l Pretoria l Contact: +27 (0)12 406 2034 l +27 (0)12 406 1224 Private Bag X9155 l CAPE TOWN, 8001 l RSA 4th Floor Parliament Building l 120 Plain Street l CAPE TOWN l Tel: +27 21 468 6900 Fax: +27 21 462 4592 www.publicworks.gov.za NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NUMBER: 670 [NW785E] INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.:No. 08 of 2016 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 11 MARCH 2016 DATE OF REPLY:24 MAY 2016 Mr J Vos (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works: With reference to the total state of collapse and disrepair of the Op Die Berg Police Station in the Koue Bokkeveld and the wholly inadequate resources available at the specified police station to service its vast rural and farming area, (a) when will (i) upgrades and/or (ii) repairs to the specified station take place and (b) what are the relevant details of the (i) upgrades and/or (ii) repairs that will take place? NW785E REPLY: The Minister of Public Works The National Department of Public Works (NDPW) has established that the property where the Op Die Berg Police Station in Die Koue Bokkeveld is currently accommodated is under the custodianship of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape (PGWC). The maintenance of this police station is therefore, currently, not being done by the NDPW. However, it is the responsibility of the NDPW to provide accommodation to the SAPS in terms of its police stations. To this extent, this anomaly is being rectified in tandem with the PGWC and a request for the compilation of a formal lease agreement has been submitted. The formal lease agreement with the PGWC shall specify responsibilities for maintenance and will provide answers to the following: (a) when (i) the upgrades and/or (ii) repairs to the specified station shall take place; and (b) the relevant details of the (i) upgrades and/or (ii) repairs that will take place. ________________________________________________________________________
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works
The National Department of Public Works (NDPW) has established that the property where the Op Die Berg Police Station in Die Koue Bokkeveld is currently accommodated is under the custodianship of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape (PGWC). The maintenance of this police station is therefore, currently, not being done by the NDPW. However, it is the responsibility of the NDPW to provide accommodation to the SAPS in terms of its police stations. To this extent, this anomaly is being rectified in tandem with the PGWC and a request for the compilation of a formal lease agreement has been submitted.
The formal lease agreement with the PGWC shall specify responsibilities for maintenance and will provide answers to the following:
(a) when (i) the upgrades and/or (ii) repairs to the specified station shall take place; and
(b) the relevant details of the (i) upgrades and/or (ii) repairs that will take place.
________________________________________________________________________
24 May 2016 - NW804
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) What was the purpose of her attendance at the International Development Corporation meeting on Gender and Media in Geneva, Switzerland from 7 to 10 December 2015, (b) what are the (i) names and (ii) positions of the persons who accompanied her and (c) what was the (i) total cost and (ii) breakdown of the costs of the specified trip?
Reply:
(a) The Honourable Member will remember that the main aim of the framework on Gender and Media International Cooperation is to support the implementation of the “Women and the Media follow-up” for section J of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Women and the Media. Now, the Minister was invited by UNESCO to share ideas and experience with the world on how the South African government is making strides in terms of promoting and championing gender equality in all forms of the media; how we as government we are encouraging women to take advantage of the revolution in communications technology in order to make their voice to be heard across the country.
The Minister was invited to make opening and closing statements at this global forum as well as chairing two sessions, however, Mr Johannes Rantete attended the global assembly on behalf of Minister Faith Muthambi. The South African delegation led by Mr Rantete used the platform to urge the international community to put gender equality and women’s empowerment in the media at the heart of all discussions and agreements. Again, the Geneva Framework on Gender and Media International Development Cooperation resonates with the contemporary agenda:
- Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5: Achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls,
- SDG 16, target 10: Concerning measures to promote public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms,
- SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
A series of stories about this event were published on the government online news agency: SAnews.gov.za as well as on social networks.
(b) (i) Mr Johannes Rantete (attended in place of Minister);
Mr Mishack Molakeng; and
Mr Nthambeleni Gabara.
(ii) Acting Director-General: GCIS;
Media Liaison Officer: Ministry of Communications
Assistant Director: SA News
(c) (i) The total amount is still in the process of being audited and will subsequently be made available.
(ii) The breakdown is also not available as it still needs to be audited.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW802
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) Whether the Acting Director-General of her department signed a performance contract with her; if not, why not; if so (a) when and (b) what are the key deliverables listed in the specified performance contract; (2) whether all senior managers in her department signed performance contracts with the Acting Director-General, if not, (a) which senior managers did not sign, (b) for what reasons and (c) when will they sign them; if so, on what date did each senior manager sign a performance contract?
Reply:
1. No, the Acting Director General did not sign a Performance Agreement for the 2015/16 financial year.
2. Not all Senior Managers submitted Performance Agreements.
(a) Ms R Fisher, Ms P Pillay, Mr MJ Rantete and Mr F Nieman.
(b) These SMS members occupied their posts during the course of the year.
(c) The officials have signed 2016/17 Performance Agreements in line with the 15 April 2016 deadline.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
24 May 2016 - NW1350
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether a certain person (name furnished) who holds two positions at the Media Development and Diversity Agency (details furnished) receives two salaries for holding the specified positions; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
There are no MDDA staff members who receive more than one salary. The MDDA has 4 x staff members who occupy permanent positions and have been appointed in acting positions according to the Human Resources Acting in a Higher Position policy. These positions are in the process of being filled. These employees receive an acting allowance for temporarily acting in higher positions.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1271
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What is the water level of the Lomati Dam which supplies water to Barberton in the Umjindi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga as at 30 April 2016; (2) whether (a) the specified municipality and/or (b) any other (i) national and/or (ii) provincial department have asked her department for any form of drought-relief assistance as at 30 April 2016; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) what steps, if any, are (a) her department and/or (b) any other (i) national and/or (ii) provincial department taking to mitigate the effects of the low water levels of the Lomati Dam?
Reply:
(1) The Lomati dam is currently empty. The town of Barberton is now served from the natural surface water flow of the Qeensriver through the Suidkaap Water Treatment Plant. The Suidkaap WTP has been non-operational for almost 10 years and in mitigation of the water situation within the town my Department through Municipal Water Infrastructure Grant (MWIG) allocated R34 million for the resuscitation of the plant, and phase 1 which included the refurbishment of the 4.8Ml Water Treatment Work is complete and was commissioned in August 2015. Phase 2 is concentrating an additional clear water storage and replacement of 5km asbestos rising main pipeline and is due for completion in June 2016.
(2) The Umjindi Municipality has requested DWS for assistance with drought relief intervention. To date my Department has provided Barberton with a 80 kilolitre water storage tank to improve the water storage capacity of the Municipality. In addition to the tank the DWS is funding further civil engineering works at the Suidkaap Water Treatment Plant as alluded to above. These include two concrete water storage reservoirs. A budget of R66 million has been allocated to Umjindi through MWIG and DWS is also facilitating reprioritisation of funding towards refurbishment of eight boreholes within Barberton to improve the water security for the community.
(3) My Department is rolling out implementation of water restriction to regulate the level of water utilisation within the Catchment of the Lomati River. This is aimed at improving the flow levels in the river and ultimately improvement of the dam level.
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24 May 2016 - NW1183
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to her reply to question 390 on 11 March 2016, what percentage of the total procurement of (a) her department and (b) every entity reporting to her went to small-, medium- and micro-sized enterprises (i) in the 2015-16 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2016?
Reply:
(a) The Department procured goods and services to the value of R 2,2 billion from the small-, medium- and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in 2015-16 financial year and up to April 2016 as follows:
No. |
(b)(i) % SMME’s: 2015/16 Financial Year |
(b)(ii) % SMME’s: From 1 April 2016 |
1. |
50,03% |
1% |
(b) The Entities procured goods and services from the small-, medium- and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in 2015-16 financial year and up to April 2016 as follows:
No. |
Entity |
(b)(i) % SMME’s: 2015/16 Financial Year |
(b)(ii) % SMME’s: 1 April 2016 |
1. |
Amatola Water Board |
99.7% |
92.1 % |
2. |
Bloem Water Board |
37% |
35% |
3. |
Lepelle Water Board |
72.10% |
Not yet available |
4. |
Magalies Water Board |
22.27% |
22.27% |
5. |
Mhlathuze Water Board |
66.91% |
72.86% |
6. |
Overberg Water Board |
13.7% |
Not yet available |
7. |
Rand Water Board |
38% |
3.05% |
8. |
Sedibeng Water Board |
97% |
35% |
9. |
Umgeni Water Board |
17.79% |
0.03% |
10. |
Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority |
1% |
0.20% |
11. |
Water Research Commission |
21% |
29% |
12. |
Inkomati CMA |
30% |
23% |
13. |
Breede-Gouritz CMA |
14.39% |
22.36% |
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24 May 2016 - NW1423
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What was the total cost of photocopying text books in the Free State in the 2015 academic year due to the non-delivery and/or late delivery of the specified books?
Reply:
The Free State Province does not photo copy textbooks for schools. Schools choose to make photo copies on their own, using equipment at schools, due to an increased number of learners or while awaiting delivery of textbooks. The associated costs are minimal to the school.
24 May 2016 - NW1353
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) What are the names of the 50 projects that the Media Development and Diversity Agency is monitoring through site visits, (b) who is responsible for the monitoring of the specified project sites, (c) what is the budget allocation for the specified monitoring and (d) how much of the budget was spent on the monitoring of the specified project sites?
Reply:
(a) The names of projects monitored through site visits include the following:
1. Kanyamazane CR
2. Nkomazi Minute
3. Rainbow News
4. Radio BBR
5. Umgungundlovu FM
6. Township Times
7. Upstart
8. Rainbow News
9. Eden FM
10. Greater Giyane CR
11. Kumkani CR
12. Bay FM
13. Cape Town TV
14. Incubo yabantu Abancinci
15. Kouga CR
16. Radio Zibonele
17. Rhodes Music voice of Tembisa
18. Youth Media Movement
19. Hope FM
20. Greater Alex Today
21. KZN Capital
22. Vibe CR
23. Africa Ignite
24. Tubatse CR
25. Makhado CR
26. Mokopane CR
27. Highway Radio
28. WWMP
29. Rise & Shine Disability Newspaper
30. Gulova
31. Khanya College
32. iLitha Publication
33. My future High School Magazine
34. Bush Radio
35. Hope Community Radio
36. Seipone sa Sechaba
37. Nhluvuko News
38. Omolemo Trust Revival FM
39. Radio Teemaneng
40. Phethoho News
41. Phalaborwa FM
42. LA FM
43. Haraambe Youth Network
44. Malamulele FM
45. Mohodi Community Radio
46. Aganang FM
47. Moletjie Community Radio
48. Moutse Community Radio
49. Zebedelal FM
50. Village FM
51. Mmabatho community Radio
52. Radio NFM
53. Radio Namakwaland
54. Kasie Konnexion
55. Koepel Stereo
56. NCRF Mpumalanga
57. Free State News
58. Radio Unique
59. Thetha FM
60. Witbank FM
61. Kasie FM
62. Bushbuckridge News
63. Children Resource Centre
64. Inhloso YesiZwe News
65. Kuruman Chronicle
66. LA FM
67. Ledig Sun
68. Mash FM
69. Metro News
70. Nongoma CR
71. Phetoho News
72. TCOE
73. Eldos FM
74. Satyagraha
75. Inanda FM
76. Ezakwa Zulu
(b) The Project Officers are responsible for monitoring project sites.
(c) The budget allocation for monitoring and evaluation activities was R310,000.00.
(d) The amount spent on monitoring of projects was R320,471.00
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1361
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) With reference to her reply to question 855 on 13 April 2015, does the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) choir still exist; if so, (a) is it paid for by the SABC and (b) how much was budgeted for the specified choir in the (i) 2015-16 and (ii) 2016-17 financial years; (2) does the choir still sing songs about the SABC Chief Operations Officer, Mr Hlaudi Motsoeneng, during staff meetings; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the words of the songs that the choir sings?
Reply:
(1) Yes the Choir still exists.
(a) Yes it is funded by the SABC.
(b)(i) R3 745 Million.
(b)(ii) R3 780 Million.
(2) SABC Choir does not sing songs about the said person during staff meetings.
Only one verse was sung in a single staff meeting with the lyrics “Hlaudi Motsoeneng reya o leboha”(“Hlaudi Motsoeneng we thank you”) . This verse was spontaneous and was not composed by the subject of the verse nor was it composed under his direction/ and or influence.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1352
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the Media Development and Diversity Agency has ever conducted any social impact evaluation assessment studies since its founding in 2004; if not, why not; if so, (a) when was such a study conducted, (b) how was the assessment done, (c) how many people were involved, (d) what were the outcomes in each such case and (e) how were successes measured in each such case?
Reply:
The MDDA has never conducted any Social Impact Evaluation study since 2004. A Social Impact Study was proposed during 2014, but, due to the Board not quorating, commissioning of the study was delayed pending adjudication and appointment of a service provider to conduct the study.
(a) The study has just been commissioned and the service provider is expected to start working as soon as the contracting processes have been completed.
(b) The assessment will be done through perusing all MDDA previous records, including visiting and investigating all projects that have been MDDA beneficiaries since 2004, and through engaging all relevant stakeholders including government.
(c) With regard to how many people were involved, this question will be answered as soon as the Impact Study has been completed.
(d) With regard to the outcomes in each such case, this question will be answered as soon as the Impact Study has been completed.
(e) With regard to how successes were measured in each such case, this question will be answered as soon as the Impact Study has been completed.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1194
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether any of the Cuban engineers who were imported by her department in February 2015 to work on water projects have completed any projects to date; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) (a) what are the full details of each project that each of the specified Cuban engineers are currently working on and (b) when will each project be completed; (3) (a) what is the total number of Cuban engineers who are currently contracted by her department and (b) what are the current costs of contracting the specified Cuban engineers in terms of (i) salaries, (ii) accommodation, (iii) transport costs and (iv) any other relevant expenses?
Reply:
(1) Yes there are completed projects, refer to Annexure A.
(2) Refer to Annexure B for the list with full details of each project that each of the specified Cuban engineers are currently working on and possible completion dates for each project.
(3) My Department has employed a total of 35 Cuban engineers.
(3)(i) The total salaries costs is R 10 417 974.00.
(3)(ii) The total accommodation costs is R 8 333 409.00.
(3)(iii) The total transport costs is R 581 901.00.
(3)(iv) The total of other expenses is R 529 447.00.
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24 May 2016 - NW1193
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to an oversight visit conducted at the Clanwilliam Dam on 23 March 2016, (a) when will the tender documents be completed by Bigen Africa and (b) how will the delay in the completion of the specified documents affect (i) the costs and (ii) the completion date of the project?
Reply:
(a) The draft tender documents have been submitted to my Department for review prior to finalisation and approval.
(b) The scope of works for inclusion in the tender documentation remains the same as originally envisaged.
(b)(i) The cost of the construction for raising of the "dam wall" is based on the scope of works, which will not be affected by the time of preparing the tender documents.
(b)(ii) The anticipated completion date for the project remains set for the 2021/22 financial year.
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24 May 2016 - NW1049
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) What are the reasons for pulling the SA Broadcasting Corporation Channel 404 programme, On the Record with Vuyo Mvoko, off the air on the evening of Thursday, 17 March 2016; (2) whether any complaints were received about the content of the specified programme; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether disciplinary proceedings have been instituted against a certain person (name furnished); if so, (a) on what basis and (b) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
(1) The SABC is reviewing a number of Current Affairs shows as it prepares for the election programmes. Mvoko is one of the SABC’s experienced anchors that the Corporation would like to use for programmes that will look into election stories, i.e, political debates. The SABC is yet to decide on the relevant time slots for various shows.
(2) No, the SABC has not received a complaint about the content of the specified programme.
(3) No. Mvoko was not disciplined for his work as an Anchor for On the Record programme. (He did, however, get a formal corrective measure notice for communicating internal communication on social media without permission).
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1205
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
What was the purpose of her attendance at the 2016 World Communication Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from 7 to 10 March 2016, (b) what are the (i) names and (ii) positions of the persons who accompanied her and (c) what was the (i) total cost and (ii) breakdown of the costs of the specified trip? NW1345E
Reply:
Minister was invited to participate in this forum as a World Communication Forum Davos Committee Co-Chair elected for the period of 2015/16. She was also requested to speak within the larger theme announced for the opening panel: "Country Reputation - who's in charge of Communications, Identity and Trust?".
Minister was also invited to be one of the officials handing over the C4F Gala Awards to the winners. The category given to Minister to confer was on “communications of the future” – in recognition of the most creative and effective communication campaign. Minister had an opportunity to meet representatives from BRICS countries, where they’ve agreed to establish the BRICS Communications Forum which will focus on defining the communication strategy of BRICS.
(b) Mr Donald Liphoko: Acting Director-General Government Communications and Information Systems
Ms Mashudu Ralutanda: PA & Ministerial Support Staff
Mr Michael Currin: Chief Director: Provincial & Local Liaison, GCIS
Nthambeleni Gabara: Ministerial News and Media Service
(c) (i) The total amount is still in the process of being audited and will subsequently be made available.
(ii) The breakdown is also not available as it still needs to be audited.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1101
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Eduction
(1)How many learners fell pregnant in respect of each (a) province and (b) district in (i) primary and (ii) secondary schools in the 2015 school year; (2) (a) at which schools where the specified learners registered, (b) in what grades were the specified learners when they fell pregnant and (c) how many of the specified learners returned to complete their school year after their pregnancies?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b)(i)(ii) The 2015 data on learner pregnancy is not ready for use as yet.
(2)(a)(b)(c) The 2015 data on learner pregnancy is not ready for use as yet.
24 May 2016 - NW1162
Lovemore, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)Whether any audits of infrastructure shortcomings and needs have been conducted at Lingcom Primary School in Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape; if not, why not; if so, (a) when were such audits conducted and (b) what were the findings in each case; (2) whether any infrastructural parts of the school are considered to be unsafe; if not, why not; if so, (3) whether any plans have been put in place to effect infrastructural (a) repairs and/or (b) improvements at the specified school; if not, (i) why not and (ii) when is it expected that the specified plans will be put in place; if so, (aa) what are the full details of the infrastructural aspects that will be addressed, (bb) what amount will the planned work cost and (cc) what are the details of the time line covering the period from commencement to the completion of the planned infrastructural upgrades; (4) whether any budget allocations have been made to cover the envisaged costs of infrastructural repairs and/or improvements; if not, how will the specified repairs and/or improvements be funded; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) Lingcom Primary School in Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape has 683 learners and was assessed on the 03 July 2015. (b) The assessments conducted indicate that the school has access to basic services (water, sanitation and power supply), however it is entirely constructed from inappropriate materials (asbestos) and there is a need to replace the structures built out of inappropriate materials.
2. The DBE considers all schools built out of inappropriate material (mud, asbestos, metal and wood) as unsafe, this is in line with the Regulations Relating to Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards that were promulgated in November 2013.
3. (a)(b)(i)(ii) The condition assessment undertaken was meant to ascertain what the infrastructural needs of the school and developed a scope of works for the required interventions. The school has been placed on the new and replacement category programme by the Eastern Cape Department of Education which entails replacing all buildings built out inappropriate material for the implementation during the 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial year.
(bb) The estimated cost of replacing the structures built out of inappropriate materials at is R27 million. This amount includes professional fees and contigiencies as at the date that the school was assessed and this is subject to escalation on the construction materials.
(cc) The project is currently at advanced planning stagess and is scheduled to go through
procurement and is anticipated to commence on site towards the end of 2016 and completion is anticipated to be 18 months after commencement on site.
4. The school has been prioritised in the Provincial infrastructure programme that is funded through the Education Infrastructure Grant (EIG) and the project will be funded fully to bring the school line with the requirements of the Norms and Standards.
24 May 2016 - NW1456
Mulder, Dr PW to ask the MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE
(1) Why he and his department are making use of a certain private firm of attorneys (name furnished) in a certain court case (details furnished) instead of the services of the State Attorney; (2) What have the legal costs of the (a) attorneys and (b) advocates in the specified court case amounted to for him and his department to date? (NW1607E)
Reply:
1. The Department appointed Cheadle; Thompson & Haysom attorneys since they previously dealt with similar language related cases initiated by the said Lourens and were therefore familiar and more knowledgeable regarding the issues at hand. Furthermore, the said attorneys had assisted the Department in drafting the Use of Official Languages Act in 2012 and their appointment was thus necessary to ensure continuity and effectiveness in addressing the language related issues.
2. The legal costs of the (a) attorneys amount to R726 186.70 and (b) R694 925.69 for advocates to date.
24 May 2016 - NW1411
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of State Security
Whether (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him are running development programmes for (i) small businesses and (ii) co-operatives; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (aa) what are the relevant details, (bb) what amount has been budgeted and (cc) how many jobs will be created through the specified development programmes in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
The State Security Agency (SSA) does not have development programmes for SMME’s or Cooperatives.
24 May 2016 - NW819
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) How much does her department owe each of the water boards in the country and (b) what is the detailed age analysis of each debt in each case?
Reply:
(a) My Department owes Umgeni Water an outstanding balance of R86 622.19 as at 12 May 2016.
(b) Refer to the table below for the Age Analysis as at 12 May 2016:
Vendor Name |
To 0 Days |
30 Days |
60 Days |
90 Days |
120 Days |
150 Days |
151+ Days |
Total |
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UMGENI WATER |
0.00 |
-86 622.19 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
-86 622.19 |
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24 May 2016 - NW1426
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Labour
(1) (a) On what date did her department last conducted an inspection of the Sebenza Police Station, Gauteng, through the inspection and enforcement services in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, as amended (b) what were the findings of the specified inspection and (c) how often is her department compelled by law to inspect work environments in line with (i) the specified Act and (ii) any other legislation; (2) (a) when will her department conduct such an inspection at the specified police station and (b) when will such a report be made public
Reply:
1. (a) There has been no inspection at Sebenza police Station.
(b) Based on point 9a) above, there were no findings.
(c) There is no stipulation in the Occupational Health and Safety Act regarding frequency of inspections for any workplace and there is no other legislation.
(2) (a) Inspection will be conducted on 24 May 2016.
(b) Inspection reports are not made public in terms of Section 36 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended.
24 May 2016 - NW1329
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
With reference to her reply to question 1041 on 25 April 2016, what is the detailed breakdown of all decisions taken by the SA Broadcasting Corporation Chief Operations Officer, Mr Hlaudi Motsoeneng, since he returned to work in December 2015?
Reply:
Mr Motsoeneng in his capacity as Chief Operating Officer is responsible for all operational issues within the Corporation, thus decisions taken by him will be in line with fulfilling operational requirements.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1395
Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him are running development programmes for (i) small businesses and (ii) co-operatives; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (aa) what are the relevant details, (bb) what amount has been budgeted and (cc) how many jobs will be created through the specified development programmes in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
No, the security nature of Home Affairs and Government Printing Works business is not geared towards development programmes for small business and cooperatives but we do provide direct contractual work to small business where applicable.
24 May 2016 - NW1072
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)How many progressed learners (a) were in Grade 12 in each province as at 15 March 2015 and (b) are in Grade 12 in each province as at 15 March 2016; (2) how many of the progressed learners in Grade 12 as at 15 March 2015 (a) wrote and (b) passed the 2015 National Senior Certificate examinations in each province; (3) what support is being offered to the progressed learners in Grade 12 in each province as at 15 March 2016?
Reply:
Province |
Question 1 |
Question 2 |
Question 3: Curriculum support for progressed learners as at 15 March 2016 |
Eastern Cape |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015: 13927 (b) Number of progressed learners as at 15 March 2016: 18255 |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015 who wrote: 11705 (b) Number of progressed learners who passed the 2015 NSC: 2625 |
(a) Extra lessons are conducted by schools over the weekends. (b) Morning and afternoon classes are conducted by schools. (c) Common tests which were set by districts were written by all learners in term 1. (d) Use of Telematic Centres for 7 Key subjects in 77 centres in the province. |
Free State |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015: 8187 (b) Number of progressed learners as at 15 March 2016: 7362 |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015 who wrote the 2015 NSC: 5105 (b) Number of progressed learners who passed the 2015 NSC: 2600 |
(a) Curriculum support in the form of morning, afternoon and weekend classes. (b) Vacation classes for extra curriculum support in the form of:
(c) Support material to supplement textbooks, e.g. Study guides, DBE’s Mind the Gap and the DBE Siyavula workbooks. (d) CDs containing past exam papers and memoranda. (e) IBP broadcast lessons and copies of DVDs and CDs (f) Special Maths program. (g) Performance of the learners is regularly tracked via the Provincial Standardised exam and/or tests. |
Gauteng |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015: 4 798 (b) Number of progressed learners as at 15 March 2016: The Department is not able to provide the requested information, as registration is still being captured. |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015 who wrote: 4568 (b) Number of progressed learners who passed the 2015 NSC: 2149 |
(a) All progressed learners are participating in the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE)’s Secondary School Improvement Programme (SSIP) which provides supplementary tuition in 10 subjects every week. b) In addition to this, a winter school residential camp programme especially for progressed learners will be run during the June school holiday. There will be similar support offered in September. |
KZN |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015: 10 720 (b) Number of progressed learners as at 15 March 2016: 24549 |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015 who wrote: 10 070 (b) Number of progressed learners who passed the 2015 NSC: 4765 |
(a) Progressed learners in grade 12 are provided with subject glossaries like other learners. (b) Special camps are arranged for progressed learners. (c) A special Maths program is rolled-out for progressed learners in grade 12 in partnership with HeyMath and HeyScience. (d) Progressed learners in grade 12 are provided with copies of English FAL resources. (e) Copies of past exam papers with memoranda. (f) Learners who achieve levels 1& 2 are provided with the DBE copies of Mind the Gap Study Guides. These study guides assisted progressed learners in the past to move from level 1&2 to level 3 and above. (g) Exposed to regular writing and assessment to improve their reading speedy, retention memory and analytical skills. (h) They are provided with copies of abridged work schedules so as to focus on the essential and examinable content. (i) Special sessions are arranged for the progressed learners that offer Mathematics. (j) Exposed to live Memo Discussions and Marking to understand how to overcome typical mistakes made by learners during the exams. (k) As part of ‘the last push’ strategy, camps are arranged for progressed learners to consolidate their learning. (l) Provided with past papers and memoranda, revision packs and copies of the exam timetable timely. (m) Provided with psycho-social support and motivations. |
Limpopo |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015: 13022 (b) Number of progressed learners as at 15 March 2016: 27523 |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015 who wrote: 13022 (b) Number of progressed learners who passed the 2015 NSC: 3492 |
(a) Instructed school to provide internal and specialized support to all progressed learners. (b) Directed curriculum at the Districts to provide specialized programmes that are aimed to support progressed learners. (c) Province has planned to acquire and provide learner support materials in the form of study guides in selected subjects. (d) Plans are in an advanced stage to provide radio lessons to all grade 12 learners including progressed learners using all community radio stations located in all the Five Districts of the Province. (e) Saturday lessons in selected circuits where there is a high concentration of progressed learners have been planned. (f) Encouraged schools to run Winter Enrichment classes, focusing on identified topics as outlined from the Diagnostic reports. |
Mpumalanga |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015: 5230 (b) Number of progressed learners as at 15 March 2016: 11 160 |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015 who wrote: 5091 (b) Number of progressed learners who passed the 2015 NSC: 2290 |
(a) The District Based Support Teams (DBSTs) work with School Based Support Teams (SBSTs) in ensuring that progressed learners are supported. (b) Extra lessons are provided to progressed learners on challenging content. (c) Winter and Spring Vacation Classes will accomodate progressed learners. (d) Remedial support programs are implemented by schools in support of progressed learners. |
Northern Cape |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015: 2631 (b) Number of progressed learners as at 15 March 2016: 2280 |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015 who wrote: 1963 (b) Number of progressed learners who passed the 2015 NSC: 613 |
(a) Learners get tuition at their respective schools (b) Some attend classes at Dinaledi schools (c) The Department provides material to learners where they cannot attend classes due to distance and transport. These comprise course materials which are used during interventions such as the Winter and Spring schools throughout the year. The material are compiled from the Mind the Gap study series. The materials, including previous examinations question papers, are used throughout the year. (d) The Dinaledi schools’ is a NYDA & ETDP SETA project where matriculants get Face to Face tuition. There are 2 such schools in the Northern Cape and the Department joined forces with them so that these modulate (progressed learners) also attend face to face classes. (e)Some progressed learners attend classes at their previous schools. |
North West |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015: 3767 (b) Number of progressed learners as at 15 March 2016:6654 |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015 who wrote: 3543 (b) Number of progressed learners who passed the 2015 NSC: 2122 |
(a) Designated camps for progressed candidates are held during Autumn school holidays. (b) Progressed learners attend the winter and spring camps for underperforming schools (c) Progressed learners are part of LAIP (Learner Attainment Improvement Plan, known at DBE as NSLA – National Strategy for Learner Attainment. |
Western Cape |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015: 2280 (b) Number of progressed learners as at 15 March 2016: 3058 |
(a) Number of Progressed learners as at 15 March 2015 who wrote: 3589 (b) Number of progressed learners who passed the 2015 NSC: 1404 |
(a) Graded, consolidated exercises for learners at risk provided as downloadable resources. (b) Subject specific tutoring conducted after school and on Saturdays. (c) Provision of LTSM support. (d) Provision of Tips for Success booklet. (e) Provision of NCS 2015 and March 2016 question papers & Memos. (f) Each learner will receive Revision Countdown (2 exam papers & memos in 7 subjects). (g) Standardized SBA tasks. (h) Provision of Mind the Gap books. (i) Provision of Siyavula Mathematics and Physical Sciences textbooks. |
24 May 2016 - NW1048
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) How many (a) performance, (b) retention, (c) share-bound or (d) any other bonuses were paid out by each of the entities reporting to her to (i) board members and (ii) members of the Executive of the SABC board (aa) in the (aaa) 2014-15 and (bbb) 2015-16 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2016; (2) what was the total remuneration package, including bonuses, paid out by each of the entities reporting to her to each (a) board member and (b) member of the Executive of the SABC board respectively in the specified financial years and period?
Reply:
Brand South Africa
(1) N/A
(2) N/A
ICASA
(1) N/A
(2) ICASA has in the specified financial years, paid council members a total of R9,680,828.00
Film and Publications Board
(1) N/A
(2)(a) FPB Board members do not receive an annual remuneration package, they are remunerated at an hourly rate for time worked as per time claimed.
Therefore, FPB paid a total of R1,077,768.68 in 2014/15, and a total of R1,176,685.64 in 2015/16.
MDDA
(1) N/A
(2)(a) Due to the absence of senior executives at the MDDA, the Board Chair and Board Members played a critical role in supporting management. The failure of previous management to build internal human development programmes and succession plans put pressure on the current Board to drive the rebuilding, reconfiguration and re-engineering of the organisation.
Therefore, MDDA paid a total of R510,000.00 in 2015/16 and a total of R233,000.00 in 2014/15
SABC
(1)
(a),(b)&(c) N/A
(d)(ii) (aaa) R638 000 excluding tax (3 Executive Board members)
(bbb) The 2015/16 financials are currently being audit and the information is therefore not yet available.
(2) (a) 2014/15: R3,74m excluding tax (12 non-executive Board members).
2015/16: The 2015/16 financials are currently being audit and the information is therefore not yet available.
(b) 2014/15: R11,6m total cost to company. (4 executive Board members, some were in acting capacity).
2015/16: The 2015/16 financials are currently being audit and the information is therefore not yet available.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1331
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether, with reference to the responses provided by all other entities reporting to her in her reply to question 1042 on 25 April 2016, she can provide the statutory grounds upon which the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) relied on when it declared SABC matters as confidential with regard to the requested detailed breakdown of costs associated with disciplinary processes at the SABC; if not, (a) why not and (b) what steps will she take to ensure that Members of Parliament are able to exercise their constitutional responsibility to hold her and the entities reporting to be accountable in terms of section 55.2 of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996; if so, what are the details of the statutory grounds that the SABC relies on?
Reply:
We have reconsidered this matter seriously and are of the view that a detailed breakdown of costs per individual employee compromises the contractual obligation that the SABC has with the employees on the matter of confidentiality regarding remuneration.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
24 May 2016 - NW1190
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, with reference to the trip he reportedly undertook to Dubai on or around 20 December 2015, he (a) met with and/or (b) did business with (i) any member of the Gupta family and/or (ii) any other person associated with any member of the specified family; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case (aa) when and (bb) where did each specified interaction take place and (cc) what are the further relevant details; (2) whether he informed the (a) President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, and/or (b) Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Maite E Nkoana-Mashabane, about his reported trip before he departed for Dubai on or around 20 December 2015; if not, why not in each case; if so, in each case, (i) when and (ii) what was each specified person’s response and (iii) what brief, if any, did he receive from each of the specified persons; (3) whether he held any official meetings during his alleged visit to Dubai on or around 20 December 2015; if not, why not; if so, (a) what outcomes were achieved and (b) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
1. Minister can confirm that he was in Dubai during the month of December 2015. This was a private trip and no business meetings took place.
2. A letter was sent to the Presidency requesting leave as well as advising of overseas trip. There was no response or specific brief as it was a Private trip.
3. This was a private trip and no official meetings were held.