Questions and Replies

Reply:

No.

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

Reply:

The Ministers who were mandated by the Cabinet as reflected on the Cabinet Statement have not yet reported back to the Cabinet.

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

Reply:

1. (a) First of all we need to remind the Honourable member that the mandate of managing landfill sites belongs to municipalities. This response relates only to our support work that we do. The Marselle waste disposal facility was identified to be licensed for closure because it is nearing its capacity. After rehabilitation one of the options for its alternative use was that the site be used as a transfer station. The site was licensed for closure on 16 March 2015. The license holder is required to commence the closure and rehabilitation activities under the supervision of a registered engineer and an Environmental Control Officer (ECO) within a period of three years from the date of issue.

(b) The site was inspected for compliance with the licence conditions on 10 June 2015, which is a routine monitoring function of the Provincial Department, and concerns were raised with the licence holder. Thereafter, concerns from local residents’ associations were received by the Department, and a meeting between the Ndlambe Local Municipality and the Chairpersons from Kenton-on-Sea Ratepayers Association (KOSRA) and Natures Landing Homeowners Association was convened on 14 September 2015 to try and address non-compliance issues associated with the site. It transpired that the Municipality has put aside a budget to appoint a service provider that will commence with the closure activities, but is overwhelmed with the quantities of waste still going to the site to enable the closure. The Department committed to assist the municipality to source funds for a project that will help with diverting waste away from going to landfill, and the project was approved and allocated a budget of R2, 026 million for the 2016/17 financial year. The project will employ a total of 46 people to assist with access control and security services at the landfill site, cleaning illegal dumps, door-to-door awareness campaigns in hotspot communities, promoting a culture of separation at source and recovery of materials.

2. The Department received this complaint in an e-mail sent to the office of the Chief Director: Regulatory Services on 08 February 2012. An inspection was conducted on 17 February 2012 at Marselle/Boesmansriviermond disposal site, and a meeting was held between the officials from the Department of Environmental Affairs, Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) and Ndlambe Municipality. On 23 February 2012, Ndlambe Municipality submitted a letter to the Department where they clearly indicated that there is currently no budget to render a 24-hour access control/security; however, staff members had been instructed not to start fires on site. Measures were also put in place as from
20 February 2012 to extend the working hours of the municipal employees to monitor the situation and ensure that fires were not lit.

It was also highlighted to the Department that, due to limited space for waste disposal, the Kenton-on-Sea garden waste site was closed, and more pressure was placed on Marselle disposal site as the garden waste was then brought to this site. The interim plan for the Municipality was to negotiate with the Kenton-on-Sea Ratepayers Association as they were keen to make available a chipper and ask garden services to drop off their garden refuse at a point where it could be chipped. This was to open up space for domestic refuse in the area that was to be used for garden refuse.

Since the matter focused on general waste management activities which fall within the mandate of the provincial sphere of government, the matter was then referred to the provincial DEDEAT on 29t February 2012.

Subsequently, the site was inspected for compliance with its licence conditions on 10 June 2015 by the DEDEAT as part of their routine monitoring function as indicated in question 1(b) above. Accordingly, the events following this inspection are outlined above.

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Reply:

The information required relates to the movement of the President and for security reasons, the response to this question can only be presented to closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

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:

Reply:

(1)(a) Yes, my Department has incurred irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditures as determined by the Auditor-General in the 2014-15 financial year.

(1)(b) The findings have not yet been determined by Auditor-General since the audit for the financial year 2015/16 has not been finalised.

(1)(b)(i) The irregular expenditure was incurred for various reasons as disclosed on the financial report for the year end 2014/15 which was made public and is available on my departmental website.

(1)(b)(ii) Recipients are various service providers who provided service to my Department. In terms of the National Treasury instruction on the treatment of irregular expenditure, my Department is bound to pay for the service when the obligation has been made by my Department officials on behalf of the Department. After the payment has been made the Department has to investigate how the transgression was done and take appropriate disciplinary actions as directed by the PFMA.

(1)(b)(iii) Refer to the list below for the tender processes followed that led to the transgressions committed:

• Procurement of IT services not following the SITA Act;
• Procurement of goods and services deliberately split into parts or items of smaller value merely to avoid complying with the requirements of the SCM policy and legislation;
• The final decision on the acceptance of quotations not done by a properly delegated official or committee;
• Goods or services of a transaction value of more than R2 000 procured without inviting at least three written price quotations from prospective suppliers and the deviation not approved by delegated person;
• Deviations from competitive bidding and not test the market by procuring goods and services from none approved sole supplier;
• Correct Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes and procedures not adhered to.
• Payment may only be made in terms of a valid contract to a duly authorised payee.
• Incorrect authorisation of transactions (delegations not complied with);
• Expenditure exceeding original excess of the approved contract or quoted amount or no contract in place;
• Lowest quotation not selected and no motivation provided;
• Contracts awarded without original tax clearance certificates or tax clearance certificates expired;
• The method of procurement is inconsistent with those prescribed in terms of PN 8 of 2007/2008. Goods or services of a transaction value of R10 000 to R500 000 were procured without inviting at least three written price quotations from prospective suppliers and the deviation was not approved by delegated person; and
• Goods and services were rendered by the supplier and paid for without a valid written signed contract.

(2)(a) My Department is investigating the matter to determine whether the transgressions were in the interest of the State or not.

(2)(b) The appropriate actions will be taken upon completion of the investigation.

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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:

Reply:

(1) (a) Universal Service and Aceess Agency of South Africa (USAASA), has informed me that it has appointed three companies (BUA Africa, CZ Electronics and Leratadima) to produce and supply set-top boxes to the South African Post Offices accross the country, including the Northern Cape and the Free State.

(b) USAASA informed me that the companies provided STBs as follows:

(i) Northern Cape: BUA Africa provided 3,506 STBs; CZ Electronics provided 27,000 STBs; and Leratadima provided 150 STBs.

(ii) Free State: BUA Africa provided 1,400 STBs; CZ Electronics provided 16,000 STBs; and Leratadima provided 00 STBs.

(c) USAASA further informed me that BUA Africa did not receive any payments as their invoices came in late. Leratadima and CZ Electronics were paid R680,934.34 and R35,841,674.00 respectively.

(2)  According to the Agency, not all produced STBs are Digital Terrestrial Television: 3,506 are DTH STBs and 27,150 are DTT STBs.

                                                                         

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(a) Phase 1 for the installation of the ±45 km pipe work and associated works was completed at a cost of R570 million. Phase 2 commenced in December 2014.

(b) Phase 2 expenditure for the 2014/15 Municipal financial year was R59.6 million. It is anticipated that the expenditure for 2015/16 (30 June 2016) will be R82 million. A further R40 million has been budgeted for the completion of Phase 2 during the 2016/17 financial year.

(c) Phase 2 is scheduled for completion by March 2017 with Phase 3 in December 2018.

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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.

Reply:

(a)(i)(ii) Yes, Productivity South Africa does run developmental programmes for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), and Cooperatives.

(aa) The entity has developed action learning solutions to assist SMMEs and Cooperatives aimed at equipping them with the right skills, knowledge and attitudes to implement systems and procedures to improve productivity, profitability, growth and employment creation within these sectors.

The details of the program are as follows:

1. PHASE 1: Business Start-up Workshop (BSUW)

The objective of this phase is to cultivate productive behaviour and distribute productivity competencies among emerging entrepreneurs, including SMMEs and co-operatives. They are enabled to achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of productivity and its measurement.
• Define entrepreneurship and the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.
• Demonstrate an understanding of business compliance.
• Identify sources of start-up capital.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business plan guide/ template as a tool during implementation of action plans to establish a business.

    2. PHASE 2: Business Performance Improvement Workshop (BPIW)

The objective of this phase is to apply an action learning solution to assist SMMEs and co-operatives to implement systems and procedures that will result in:

• Wastage elimination
• Increased sales
• Reduced operational costs through speed and quality improvement
• Maximised profits
• An early warning system (EWS) to proactively detect distress.

1. PHASE 3: After-care and Coaching

The third phase of the programme assist delegates with practical assignments relevant to their own businesses in the form of coaching aftercare services. The practical implementation of the programme content facilitates the achievement of the following objectives:

• The assumption of entrepreneurial behaviour
• The ability to calculate basic productivity measurements
• The ability to establish and maintain critical business practices, such as cash-flow management, budgeting and inventory control
• Practical measurement of current productivity levels and setting of achievable improvement targets
• The ability to undertake practical productivity improvement projects based on set targets
• The ability to realise tangible financial savings from productivity improvement projects and improving profitability and growth.

The coaching component is applied throughout the programme as practical improvement projects are presented. Productivity advisors align activities according to the requirements of the group/cluster. The programme is concluded with a comprehensive stakeholder close-out report and entrepreneurs who complete their portfolio of evidence receive certification.

(bb) An amount of R6 277 116.00 has been budgeted for the 2016/17 financial year for this program.

(cc) A total 1 200 SMMEs and 4 300 Cooperatives will be assisted.

 

Reply:

(a) The Universal Service and Access Agency for South Africa, which is the entity charged with the responsibility of managing the production and installation of set top boxes, informed me that 823 STBs were installed country wide as at 29 February 2016.

(b) The companies USAASA contracted to install the specified STBs are: Amigen Investments, Duramics Trading & Projects, Ketelelo Trading, Krosworx, KST Consortium, Lamec, Maziya Construction, Silverwell Business Enterprise and Ellies Industries.

(c) USAASA further informed me that Amigen Investments was paid R15,400.00; Duramics Trading & Projects was paid R 3,850.00; Ketelelo Trading was paid R15,950.00; Krosworx was paid R14,300.00; KST Consortium was paid R2,750.00; Lamec was paid R18,150.00; Maziya Construction was paid R12,650.00; Silverwell Business Enterprise was paid R24,200.00; and Ellies Industries has not redeemed any vouchers at SAPO.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

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.

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.

Reply:

QUESTION	FINANCIAL YEAR	MEMBERS TRAINED
a)	2011/2012	1093
b)	2012/2013	997
c)	2013/2014	1697
d)	2014/2015	1055
e)	2015/2016	1578

 

Reply:

Soldiers of the SANDF are not deployed in in the KZN game parks per se but are responsible for border safeguarding operations. Amongst other, along the KZN-Mozambican borders therefore there is no financial implications related to the above mentioned question, only OP CORONA budget is spent for border safeguarding.

Reply:

(a) The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA), which is the entity charged with the responsibility of managing the procurement of set-top boxes, informed me that Ellies Industries, Temic Manufacturing and QEC Pty Ltd are the three companies appointed to provide DTT antennas in the Northern Cape and Free State as at 29 February 2016.

(b) The entity has informed me that Ellies Industries provided 15,680 DTH Antennas, Temic Manufacturing provided 9,640 DTT Antennas, and QEC Pty Ltd provided 3,100 DTT antennas.

(c) USAASA informed me that an amount of R8,834,200.00 was paid to Ellies Industries. QEC and Temic Manufacturing were paid R17,770.32 and R27,018.00 respectively.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

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.

Reply:

Costs relating to the hosting of the 17th Conference of Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) in Johannesburg, Gauteng from 24 September 2016 to 05 October 2016 include:

• Host Country Agreement with the CITES Secretariat (translation, interpretation, documentation, report writing, travel of CITES Staff) = USD647 234 .
• Costs associated with logistical arrangements associated with the CoP, including venue, professional conference organiser, technical requirements (voting system, microphone and audiovisual systems) opening and closing ceremonies = R34 280 547.
• Costs associated with communication, community empowerment and participation and legacy programme = R31 188 808.

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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:

Reply:

According to the South African Council for Educators (SACE) Annual Performance Plan, educators were registered as follows, both on-and off-line:

2013/14: 25 315

2014/15: 26 000

2015/16: 20 000 educators were targeted for registration.

The online system is being piloted from April to June 2016. Data will then be available.

 

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: Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Special Camps for progressed. (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. c) Progressed learners’ attendance and progress in the SSIP are being separately monitored and reported on weekly so that school principals can take action where needed.
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.

Reply:

1. (a), (b), (c) and (d). The table below shows the number of appropriately trained sign language teachers at Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and Further Education and Training Phases in each province.

Province	Foundation Phase	Intermediate Phase	(c)Senior Phase	(d)Further Education and Training Phase	Total
Eastern Cape	35	22	26	16	99
Free State	16	2	3	3	24
Gauteng	11	10	11	1	33
KwaZulu-Natal					31
Limpopo	26	20	22	17	85
Mpumalanga	13	9	No school catering for FET	22
North West	12	11	2	0	25
Northern Cape	4	3(7)	3(6)	2(5)	12(18)
Western Cape	7	5	5	5	22

Source: Provincial reporting

2. (a) and (b). The table below shows the names of schools that cater for learners with hearing impairments; and the number of appropriately trained teachers in specified schools in each province.

Province	(a) School	(b) Number of Teachers
Eastern Cape	Efata	35
	St Thomas	28
	Reubin Birin	21
	Sive	15
Totals	4	99
Free State	Bartimea Special School	13
	Thiboloha Special School	11 (2 specialist teachers teaching sign language as a subject.
TOTAL	2	24
Gauteng	Dominican	9 (7)
	Filadelfia	2(4)
	Katlehong School for the Deaf	6(7)
	MC Kharbai	4(4)
	Sizwile	5(3)
	St Vincent	4(3)
	Transoranje	3(3)
Totals	7	33(31)
KwaZulu-Natal	Fulton School for the Deaf	2 (4) assistants in brackets.
	KwaThintwa School for the Deaf	2(6)
	VN Naik School for the Deaf	3(4)
	Durban School for the Deaf	3(4)
	KwaVulindlebe School for the Deaf	0(5)
	Indaleni School for the Deaf	1(7)
	Vuleka School for the Deaf	7(5)
	St Martin de Porres	8(2)
	Bumbisizwe Special School	1(2)
	Inkanyezi Special School	2(1)
	Inkanyiso Special School	0(1)
TOTAL	11	29(43)
Limpopo	Setotolwane	34
	Yingisani	17
	Bosele	15
	Tshilidzini	15
	Sedibeng	4
TOTAL	5	85
Mpumalanga	Kamagugu	6
	Silindokuhle	12
	Bukhosibetfu	4
	Marietjie	2
	Wolvenkop	3
TOTAL	5	27
Northern Cape	Retlamelang	12
TOTAL	1	12
Western Cape
	De la Bat	80% 0f teachers in the schools completed SASL linguistic training university level
	Nuwe Hoop
	Dominican Wittebome
	Mary Kihn
	Noluthando School

Source: Provincial reporting

(3) (a)(b)(c). The table below shows the number and names full service schools catering for learners with hearing impairments; and the number of appropriately trained teachers deployed at each school. Only the Free State and Mpumalanga have Full Service Schools that cater for learners with hearing impairments.

Number of Schools; And (b) Names of schools	Number of appropriately trained teachers
Free State
Botle ba Thuto P/S	No teachers appropriately trained Teachers and parents of learners who are identified with hearing impairments were provided with strategies on how to support these learners
Jagersfontein I/S
Mofulatshepe P/S
Oranjekrag I/S
Zama P/S
Christiaan de Wet I/S (Ordinary School)
Gelukwaarts IF/S
Hermana P/S
Jim Fouche P/S
Mabela P/S
Maboloka P/S
Pontsheng P/S
Dieketseng P/S
Hlaboloha P/S
Kegomoditswe
Winburg C/S
Kweetsa P/S
Letsibolo P/s
Malebaleba P/S
Ntuthuzelo P/S
Refihletse P/S
Reseamohetse P/S
Thoriso P/S
Chris van Niekerk I/S
JJ Kubheka P/S
Ntshwephepa P/S
Poelamo P/S
Sentrale Volkskool P/S
Theha Setjhaba P/S
Lesoana P/S
Letlotlo P/S
Mafube P/S
Leifo Iziko I/S
Mphatlalatsane P/S
Masaleng P/S
Pulamadiboho P/S
Qhubeka P/S
Sekgothadi P/S
Theboho P/s
TOTAL= 41 SCHOOLS
MPUMALANGA
Bukihosibetfu Full Service School	4
TOTAL= 1 SCHOOL

Source: Provincial reporting

(4) The following are the steps taken to bridge the gap caused by shortages for appropriately trained sign language teachers in each province.

Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape Department of Education has entered into a partnership with the Education and Training Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) to train all educators in four Schools for the Deaf. The EDTP SETA has in turn, contracted University of Witwatersrand (WITS) to train educators in two workshops of five days per year in 2014 and 2015. The partnership with Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) continues in the 2016/17 until all educators in these schools are qualified to teach Sign Language.

Free State

Teachers at Bartimea and Thiboloha Special Schools for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing were trained on the South African Sign Language (SASL) Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) at Home Language level. Teachers were also trained on sign language as a means of communication.

Gauteng

• Continuous SASL competency training takes place.
• Currently all teachers teaching SASL as a subject have NQF Level 5.
• All SASL teachers have deaf class assistants to compliment the language skill and to adopt the team teaching approach;
• Collaboration with Wits Centre for Deaf Studies to assist with Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) for SASL, focusing on prose and poetry.

KwaZulu-Natal

The Inclusive Education Directorate has arranged with ETDP SETA to fund SASL training and the up-skilling of teachers from the above-mentioned schools. ETDP SETA has secured the services of the Wits Language School to undertake the training, assessment and certification of teachers. In the current training cohort, there are six (6) District officials and fifty seven (57) teachers receiving training in SASL. The training programme which extends over 15 days commenced in December 2015 and will continue in March-April 2016.

Mpumalanga

• There is ongoing orientation of stakeholders on the approved SASL CAPS which includes, Curriculum Implementers (CIs), School Management Teams (SMTs), Deaf Teacher Assistants and educators;
• The Education department of Mpumalanga is providing training of teachers, Language Subject Advisors and Deaf teacher assistants on SASL;
• 45 teachers have to date been trained on NQF Level 4 and 5;
• 60 Foundation Phase Language Subject Advisors and Inclusive Education officials have been trained on the basics of SASL; and
• For the financial year 2015/16, 60 teachers will be trained on NQF Level 4 and 5 by the University of Free State. The training will take place from 25 February to 12 March 2016.

Limpopo

All teachers teaching learners with hearing impairments have been trained on basic SASL and further advanced training at the University (Advanced Diploma) level is planned for the future.

Western Cape

18 educators are being trained on SASL through the ETDPSETA by the University of Witwatersrand. Of the number given eight (8) are doing the advance level. In 2014 to 2015; thirty four (34) educators and officials were trained on SASL. The training on SASL will continue annually for all the educators.

Reply:

1. (a). There is currently a total of fifteen (15) translators in service to the department,
2. (b) these in house translators perform translation work in all the official languages including French and Portuguese,
3. (c) (i) the annual remuneration of translators are according to their levels which are level eight (8) with notches ranging from 91,404 to 107,670 and level nine (9) with notches ranging from 311, 784 – 376, 626 per annum, (ii) the sum total of all the translators in the department is fifteen (15).

(2). Yes, steps have been taken in the department with regards to building of capacity of translation services. Translators attended on-going development training in areas such as basic copy editing, proof reading and advancement in foreign languages. In addition, there are a number of translators who have registered with various institutions of higher learning through the DAC bursary scheme for the long term formal programs such as studies in applied linguistics.

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:

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:

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)

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:

Reply:

In relation to the question of translators in other departments, I am unable to provide answers since these departments are not accountable to me. The honourable Member must feel free to ask each of the departments of government and their respective entities.

Reply:

1. The NFVF currently does not have any regional offices. The main reason is budgetary – the NFVF Act allows for a 25% cap on administration expenditure and the setting up of regional offices would cause NFVF to vastly exceed this cap and reduce funds available to offer as grants.

2. The NFVF does not enter into agreements with individual international companies. However, the NFVF has agreements with official international state entities. South Africa has signed 8 international co-production treaties with the governments of Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Germany, France, Australia and New Zealand. We are currently in negotiation with Brazil, Algeria, Kenya and Netherlands to sign treaties with these countries.

Co-production treaties are signed in order for government entities (such as NFVF) in both countries to facilitate and encourage production and cultural exchange between the respective countries. These co-production treaties are administered by the NFVF.

3. The co-production treaties that has been signed with the 8 above-mentioned countries govern the relationship between South Africa and the respective countries. Please find attached copies of the 8 treaties signed between the government of South Africa and the government of the respective countries.

Reply:

(a) Burglary cases reported

   (i) Military Police Service Stations – Three cases of burglary were reported.

(aa) 2012-13: One case of burglary at haba Tshwane Military Police Area Office (MPAO) and one burglary at Daquar MPAO.

(bb) 2013-14: No burglary was reported.

(cc) 2014- 15: One case of burglary at Bloemfontein MPAO

(b) Nature of stolen goods is TV, two edge cutters.

TV (Thaba Tshwane) R6,000.00

2x edge cutters (Daquar) R5,000.00

Forced entry (Bloemfontein – nothing stolen)

There were no cases reported to the South African Police Service

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:

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:

Reply:

I did not undertake an international trip on government business to either the French Republic and/ or the Republic of Senegal in the 2015 -16 financial years.

Reply:

I have been furnished with a statement by the CEO of the Industrial Development Corporation, Mr Geoffrey Qhena, on the matters covered by the question.

The statement follows:

“It is common knowledge that the IDC has provided financial assistance to Oakbay Resources & Energy Limited. In the period leading up to the finalisation of negotiations regarding the transaction and in the normal course of business, Mr Ufikile Khumalo (who was at the time the Divisional Executive responsible for Mining and Beneficiation) and Mr Abel Malinga (the current Divisional Executive responsible for Mining & Metals Industries) held several meetings with officials, executives and shareholders of Oakbay Resources & Energy including Mr Atul Gupta and Mr Jagdish Parekh. All meetings with officials, executives and shareholders of Oakbay Resources took place at the offices of the IDC. None of these meetings took place at the Gupta’s Saxonwold Estate.

In addition to the meetings referred to above and during the course of the last year, the current Divisional Executive for Mining and Metals Industries, Mr Abel Malinga met twice with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Oakbay Resources, Ms Ronica Ragavan, to finalise the terms for restructuring Oakbay Resources’ existing facilities with the IDC. The second meeting discussed a possible early redemption of IDC facilities by Oakbay Resources. The meeting to discuss the restructuring of Oakbay Resources facilities took place at the IDC whilst the discussion on possible early redemption of IDC facilities by Oakbay Resources took place at the client’s offices at 144 Katherine Street, Sandton.”

MG Qhena, 11 May 2016

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Reply:

Year & Festival	(a) Number of trips by officials of the department	(c) Number of artists accompanying officials on the specific trips	(b) Estimated costs – actual costs are being collected from financial records and will be supplied as soon as available	(d) How did film producers benefit from the specific trips
2011/12 FISAHARA Film Festival in Tindouf in Algeria	1 trip	3 artists	Estimated costs R600 000 - Actual costs being obtained	The work of SA film producers was showcased
2012/13 FISAHARA Film Festival in Tindouf in Algeria	1 trip	4 artists	Estimated costs R650 000 Actual costs being obtained	The work of SA film producers was showcased
2013/14: FISAHARA Film Festival in Tindouf in Algeria Cannes Film Festival in France	1 trip 1 trip	11 artists None	Estimated costs R800 000 Actual costs being obtained Estimated costs was R814 180.00. Actual costs being obtained	The work of SA film producers was showcased The work of SA film producers was showcased. Signing film coproduction treaties allow SA film producers to access partnerships, access co-financing, to coproduce, and access distribution, exhibition and marketing opportunities.
2014/15 FISAHARA Film Festival in Tindouf in Algeria	1 trip	2 artist	Estimated costs R400 000 - Actual costs being obtained	The work of SA film producers was showcased
2 FISAHARA Film Festival in Tindouf in Algeria 015/16	1 trip	1 artist	Estimated costs R400 000 - Actual costs being obtained	The work of SA film producers was showcased

Reply:

(1)(a)(i) My Department's Top Management discussed the Auditor-General (AG)’s report on the following dates, refer below:

• 13 October 2014;
• 23 February 2015; and
• 23 March 2015.

Furthermore the Risk Management Committee also discussed the AG's report on 13 October 2014.

(1)(a)(ii) The meeting took place in Pretoria.

(1)(b) The meeting was attended by members of Top Management and Risk Management.

(1)(c) The outcomes of the discussions was to mitigate risks as identified by the AG and to continue to improve the internal control environment.

(2) My Department’s audit committee report has been included in the annual report for 2014/15 financial year.

(3) No, the structure of the sanitation function remains as transferred from the Department of Human Settlements. The organisational structure of my Department is currently being reviewed in its entirety.

(4) A Steering Committee functions within my Department and is attended by Top Management, Internal Control, AG and National Treasury, which worked in tandem to resolve the issues raised during the AG Audit.

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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:

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

Reply:

I am advised that the government expert witness signed the requisite confidentiality agreement supplied to him by government lawyers prior to gaining access to confidential information.

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Reply:

According to Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, the institution has not yet established who gave the instruction for the billboards to be removed and it is still investigating the matter.

Reply:

According to the information received from the Metropolitan Municipalities,

(a) The total number of leakages that were (i) reported and (ii) fixed since 1 July 2015 are indicated below:

Buffalo City: leakages reported 1 928 and fixed 1 928;

City of Cape Town: leakages reported 27 500 and fixed 27 500;

City of Johannesburg: leakages reported 22 431 and fixed 22 408;

City of Tshwane: leakages reported 61 000 and fixed 56 000;

Ekurhuleni: leakages reported 31 857 and fixed 31 850;

eThekwini: leakages reported 104 960 and fixed 103 176;

Manguang: leakages reported 16 976 and fixed 13 442;

Nelson Mandela Bay: leakages reported 8 014 and fixed 8 014.

(b) The litres of water that were lost due to leakages since 1 July 2015:

Buffalo City: not measured;

City of Cape Town: 2 978 Million Litres;

City of Johannesburg: 11 531 Million Litres;

City of Tshwane: 64 000 Million Litres;

Ekurhuleni: 41 880 Million Litres;

eThekwini: 279 Million Litres per Day; (approximately 2,511 million)

Manguang: 3,658 Million Litres per Day; (approximately 32,922 million)

Nelson Mandela Bay: 34 000 Million Litres.

(c) The average response time to fix the leakages are:

Buffalo City: 3 hours;

City of Cape Town: less than 24 hours;

City of Johannesburg: 32 hours;

City of Tshwane: 48 hours;

Ekurhuleni: 47 hours;

eThekwini: 1 to 2 working days;

Manguang: 3 working days;

Nelson Mandela Bay: 4 hours.

Reply:

1. Vetting has been completed. Judges will be appointed before the end of May 2016.
2. The Military Discipline Bill has recently received pre-certification from the State Law Advisers and this marks the way for the introduction of the Bill into Parliament. The Bill once passed will go a long way towards strengthening the military justice system.

Reply:

Refer to the table below for the summary of the acquired hardware and software for the periods in question:

	(i) 2014-15 financial years	(ii) 2015-16 financial year
(a) Hardware	My Department awarded three (3) tenders for the acquisition of hardware	My Department awarded three (3) tenders for the acquisition of hardware
(b) Software	No tenders were awarded for acquisition of software	My Department awarded four (4) tenders for the acquisition of software

The specific details for the tenders awarded for the acquisition of hardware and software during the period in question is detailed in Annexure A.

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Reply:

I have been furnished with a statement by the CEO of the Industrial Development Corporation, Mr Geoffrey Qhena, on the matters covered by the question.

The statement by the IDC follows:

“(A) There were no political considerations associated with the restructure;

(B) The restructuring was done purely on commercial terms as set out below;

(C) Point of correction – the amount is R250 million and not R250 billion.

The original R250 million loan is expected to be fully repaid, as R137,5 million has already being received to date and R112,5 million is outstanding as at 30 April 2016. The next instalment of R37,5 million is payable by end of June 2016, with intention of the full capital being repaid by 31 March 2018.

The interest of R257 million being from 14 April 2010 to 31 May 2014 (the date on which the amount converted was determined) was converted into shares when the entity was listed (at a 10% discount to the listing price).

The additional interest (after conversion) of prime plus 2% will be repaid as a lump sum on 31 March 2018.

The risk profile of the company at the time of our initial investment compared to the risk profile of the company at the time of restructuring differed materially. At the time of the acquisition, the mine was under care and maintenance and the company was not generating any revenue which needed to be brought back into production.  The turnaround strategy of the company was based on an improvement in operational efficiencies and productivity. The IDC initially viewed the asset as a pure uranium play (the gold potential was not considered at the time due to level of accuracy of the information) compared to the time of restructuring, there was a demonstrable open cast gold reserve with a proven operational record. At the time of the acquisition, the “perceived” risks were higher, hence the equity type return of 10% Real After Tax Internal Rate of Return (RATIRR).

Our pricing mechanism always takes into account both the level of risk and developmental impact and the repayment profile mirrors the anticipated cash flow generation of the asset/project.

At the time of the restructuring, IDC demanded that the company part settle R100 million of the original facility before the restructuring of the facility. In addition the main shareholder had injected an additional R293 million and the company was generating positive cash flows from the gold production concomitant with now a demonstrable operational track record from the gold production. Moreover, the IDC facility was reduced by R100 million and the balance of the original capital continued to be secured by the assets of the company, giving the IDC a security cover of more than one times – hence the prime plus two percent post the restructuring. It is not the first time that the IDC has done a restructuring of this nature where a debt facility is converted into equity. Ordinarily both the interest and capital is converted into equity. The difference in this instance is that only the interest portion was converted retaining the capital for it to still be repaid thus putting us in a better position.”

MG Qhena, 23 May 2016

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Reply:

The National Department of Basic Education contacted the Eastern Cape Education Department to seek clarity on the matter as we could not find a Seymour High School in the Amathole region on the national database. The Eastern Cape Department indicated that there is no Seymour High School in the Amathole but Seymour Primary School, located in the Fort Beaufort district. The province and the district were not aware of any disruptions at Seymour Primary School – a school that had been visited by district officials at the beginning of the year to assess readiness for the 2016 academic year. The principal of Seymour Primary School has also sent in a written response indicating that the school has operated normally since the opening of schools on 11 January 2016, and no disruptions have been experienced at the school. The response from Seymour Primary School attached (Annexure A)

Reply:

(a) (i) See the attached specifications.

(ii) There is a budget allocated for the 2016/17 financial year.

(iii)The initial date was end of May 2016 but the tender adjudication process is underway and can alter the delivery date.

(b) It has recently been determined that the Aircraft will be leased for a period of 12 Months.

SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHED UNDER SEPARATE COVER

Reply:

1. The Department of Labour’s spent on SMMEs for 2015/16 accounted for 59.2% of the total procurement spent.

2. When taking all its entities into account, 29.6% accounted for SMMEs procurement.

3. Cooperatives accounted for negligible share and the Labour Activation Programme is focusing on Enterprise Development Programme with a special focus on Cooperatives.