Questions and Replies
28 April 2016 - NW467
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
With reference to the recent international trip undertaken by her deputy minister, (a) when did the trip take place, (b) to which country or countries did she travel, (c) what were the reasons for undertaking this trip and (d) how much did the trip cost? NW521E
Reply:
Deputy Minister recently undertook official international travel as follows:
a) From the 14th to the 20th of February 2016.
b) To the United States of America (New York).
c) Deputy Minister was invited to participate as a Speaker/ Panellist at the 19th Wallstreet Project Economic Summit, and to attend special B2B networking sessions co-hosted by the African Economic Expansion Network and its affiliates. The Wall Street Project was established to secure equal opportunity for minority employees, consumers, and entrepreneurs. The project’s mission is to promote inclusion, opportunity and economic growth by encouraging public and private industries to:
- Provide more business opportunities for minority and women-owned companies on Wall Street and throughout the financial services industry
- Encourage more minorities to participate in corporate boards
- Allocate more capital to minority companies
- Promote intra-trade relationships among diverse businesses
The areas of focus of this summit were found to be relevant to the Department of Small Business Development’s objective of facilitating radical economic transformation through increased participation of small businesses and cooperatives in the mainstream economy.
Deputy Minister also met with the US Small Business Administration, which is responsible for providing support to SMME’s in the US for purposes of benchmarking. Further meetings were attended with various American corporates to explore opportunities of them investing in South African previously disadvantaged communities and enterprises.
d) The department has not received final invoices yet but the budgeted amount was R479 769.46 for all officials who travelled.
28 April 2016 - NW1172
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)(a) How many new companies have invested in the (i) Vulindlela Heights, (ii) Queenindustria, (iii) Isithebe, (iv) Botshabelo, (v) Babelegi and (vi) Seshego industrial parks since 1 April 2015, (b) how many new jobs were created at each of the specified industrial parks and (c) what incentives have been offered to each (i) municipality and (ii) provincial government in each of the specified industrial parks;
Reply:
1 c) and d) the dti is not providing any incentives specific for the Industrial Parks.
(2) The Industrial Parks are owned and operated by Agencies that fall under the provincial government. These Agencies manage the industrial parks including the collection of revenue, the provision of services and maintenance of the parks. Each Industrial Park has its own management structure. The table below provides details of the respective agencies and the human resources for the management of the Industrial Park. (See Annexure “A”)
Annexure “A”
INDUSTRIAL PARKS MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
INDUSTRIAL PARK |
PROVINCE |
Managed By: |
Organisational structure |
Vulindlela Industrial Heights King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality |
Eastern Cape |
Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) |
Head Properties Administrator Personal assistant Senior Manager Facilities Senior Manager Property Investment and Development Senior Manager Property Management. Manger rentals and collections |
Queendustria Chris Hani Development Agency |
Eastern Cape |
Chris Hani Development Agency |
Executive Manager Operations Project administrator Chief Investment Officer Business Development manager Project Manager Social Facilitator Finance and Admin Manger |
Isithebe Ithala Bank |
KwaZulu-Natal |
Ithala Bank |
Ithala CEO Properties Executive Divisional Manager -Property Management Divisional Manager -Facilities Management Divisional Manager - Asset Management. |
Botshabelo Free State Development Corporation (FDC) |
Free State |
Free State Development Corporation (FDC) |
FDC CEO Executive Director – Core Operations Properties and Facilities Manager District Property Manager |
Babelegi North West Development Agency (NWDA) |
North West |
North West Development Corporation (NWDC) |
Area Manager Admin Officer 3 X Tenant Coordinators 1x Maintenance Supervisor 2x Handymen 2x Assistant Handymen 2x Gardeners 1x Refreshment officer |
Seshego Limpopo Development maintenance Agency (LEDA) |
Limpopo |
Limpopo Economic Development Agency |
Executive Manager Industrialization Head: Land &Property Development Regional Manager Facilities Manager Electrician Leasing Officer Rental Controller Office Admin |
28 April 2016 - NW752
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)With reference to her department’s Third Quarter Expenditure Report for the 2015-16 financial year, what capital assets were purchased from the R5,9 billion that was spent from her department’s operational budget between 1 April 2015 and 31 December 2015, in each case detailing (a) how much each item cost, (b) the (i) nature and (ii) location of each item and (c) the purpose of the specified acquisitions; 2) with reference to her department’s underspending of R3,275 billion with regard to Transfers and Subsidies and Operational Expenditure by the end of the third quarter of the 2015-16 financial year, what are the full details of the plans that have been put in place to ensure that her department achieves its targets by the end of the 2015-16 financial year without resorting to fiscal dumping; (3) (a) how many employees are (i) employed by her department and (ii) compensated through transfers from her department and (b) how much is spent on the compensation of employees at each different (i) salary scale and (ii) level of employment; (4) how does she reconcile the apparent contradiction between the statement in the report that read respectively that the slow spending is expected to be resolved as the implementation of projects gets accelerated towards the end of the financial year and that it is projected that the department will underspend towards the end of the financial year on the second to last page of the report; (5) (a) how did her department fund the 419.7% overspend on the Water Trading Entity: Operations and Maintenance budget line and (b) what was the reason for such a high overspend?
Reply:
(1) As at 31 December 2015, an amount of R47.864 million was spent on the adjusted allocation of R132.717 million for capital assets in the normal voted funds (operational budget) of the Department. The details of each item cost, and the location thereof are outlined in Annexure A.
- Machinery and Equipment: These assets which can be used continuously or repeatedly in production for at least one year. Examples of Machinery and Equipment are water laboratory equipment, construction and maintenance equipment, auto visual equipment, photographic equipment, office furniture, computer hardware, printing equipment, etc
- Software and Intangible Assets are the identifiable non-monetary asset without any physical substance. Examples of intangible fixed assets are computer software and miscellaneous other intangible fixed assets. To qualify as a fixed asset, the item must be intended for use in production for more than one year and its use must be restricted to the units that have established ownership rights over it or to units licensed by the owner. (The units that have established ownership rights refer to the entity that created the software for example “Microsoft” and units licensed by the owner refers to the unit buying a license to use or the right to use the software, but will not be able to change the software).
(2) Refer below for full details of the plans that have been put in place to ensure that the department achieves its targets by the end of the 2015-16 financial year without resorting to fiscal dumping. This will assist to expedite service delivery and improve expenditure. Over and above this, the following actions were to be taken;
- Reallocation of budget within projects for improved level of expenditure between the slow and fast moving projects;
- Dedicated efforts to collect outstanding invoices from all suppliers (Including municipalities) for work completed;
- Drive and expedite the recruitment and selection processes for the recently advertised positions;
- Improve working relations between line functions, finance and municipalities to improve supply chain management processes;
- Perform an internal expenditure review and provide more realistic cash flow projections and practical measures (recovery plans) to put in place to ensure adherence to the cash flow projections (At project level, for all programmes).
(3) As at 31 December 2015, an amount of R1.021 billion was spent on the adjusted allocation of R1.428 billion for Compensation of Employees, refer to Annexure B.
(4) The Water Trading Entity spent the allocated funds in line with Treasury Regulations and Departmental Policy regarding the Budget.
(5) The Department’s operation and maintenance expenditure is reflected under operational clusters in the third quarter report. According to the report, there is no overspending reflected therein. The Audited financial statement for the 2014/15 financial year as reflected on the comprehensive income does not show any over expenditure on operation and maintenance.
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Annexure A
The details of each item cost, and the location thereof are outlined in the table below:
OFFICE |
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT |
SOFTWARE & INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
Adjusted Budget |
Spent 31 Dec 15 |
% Spent |
||||
Adjusted Budget |
Spent 31 Dec 15 |
% Spent |
Adjusted Budget |
Spent 31 Dec 15 |
% Spent |
||||
EASTERN CAPE |
8,019 |
2,082 |
26% |
- |
- |
0% |
8,019 |
2,082 |
26% |
FREE STATE |
5,684 |
1,089 |
19% |
- |
0% |
5,684 |
1,089 |
19% |
|
GAUTENG |
2,742 |
1,372 |
50% |
- |
0% |
2,742 |
1,372 |
50% |
|
KWAZULU-NATAL |
1,865 |
985 |
53% |
- |
0% |
1,905 |
985 |
52% |
|
|
|
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LIMPOPO |
18,216 |
3,644 |
20% |
- |
0% |
18,216 |
3,644 |
20% |
|
MPUMALANGA |
3,874 |
1,164 |
30% |
- |
0% |
3,874 |
1,164 |
30% |
|
|
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HEAD OFFICE |
40,838 |
24,354 |
60% |
40, 370 |
10,306 |
33% |
81,168 |
34,661 |
43% |
NORTH WEST |
1,229 |
327 |
27% |
- |
0% |
1,229 |
327 |
27% |
|
|
|
|
|||||||
NORTHERN CAPE |
2,758 |
829 |
30% |
- |
0% |
2,758 |
829 |
30% |
|
|
|
||||||||
WESTERN CAPE |
7,122 |
1,706 |
24% |
- |
0% |
7,122 |
1,706 |
24% |
|
Grand Total |
2,347 |
37,557 |
41% |
40,370 |
10,306 |
33% |
132,717 |
47,864 |
36% |
Annexure B
The details for Compensation of Employees are outlined in the table below:
Classification Item |
Programme |
Adjusted Budget |
Spent 31 Dec 15 |
% Spent |
COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES |
ADMINISTRATION |
645,589 |
481,719 |
75% |
|
WATER PLANNING & INFORMATION MAN |
350,644 |
244,837 |
70% |
|
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEV |
114,679 |
60,237 |
53% |
|
WATER & SANITATION SERVICES |
148,102 |
96,939 |
65% |
|
WATER SECTOR REGULATION |
169,383 |
137,694 |
81% |
Grand Total |
|
1,428,397 |
1,021,427 |
72% |
The funds allocated to the department for each salary scale and) level of employment are as follows:
Salary Level |
Number of officials |
Original Budget per Salary Level |
1 |
1 |
98 |
2 |
305 |
22,750 |
3 |
381 |
56,326 |
4 |
165 |
23,912 |
5 |
744 |
169,567 |
6 |
423 |
126,911 |
7 |
524 |
143,440 |
8 |
450 |
146,085 |
9 |
299 |
109,661 |
10 |
371 |
149,050 |
11 |
290 |
145,574 |
12 |
287 |
216,925 |
13 |
116 |
115,818 |
14 |
35 |
45,546 |
15 |
9 |
14,582 |
16 |
3 |
5,888 |
Total |
4,404 |
1,492,133 |
28 April 2016 - NW960
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether his department (a) has provided or (b) has plans to provide any support to the canola oil production project in Alexandria in the Eastern Cape; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
No, the Department of Rural Development is not involved in the Canola oil production project in Alexandria in the Eastern Cape.
(a) and (b) falls away.
26 April 2016 - NW1006
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(a) Where were the interviews held of the Independent Electoral Commission’s vacancy selection panel and (b) what were the costs associated with conducting the specified interviews in terms of (i) travel, (ii)(aa) accommodation and (bb) catering costs, (iii) remuneration of any persons and (iv) any other specified costs?
Reply:
(a-b) The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has indicated that it is the Constitutional Court who arranged and conducted the interviews and incurred costs in this regard.
26 April 2016 - NW1105
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
(1)With reference to his reply to question 693 on 1 April 2016 and the link to a certain advert selling a semi-automatic firearms (details furnished), (a) what action is his department taking against the specified person (name furnished), (b) who is the investigating officer and (c) what progress has been made in this case; (2) what immediate steps are being taken to stop the selling of firearms from the specified person’s private residential home?
Reply:
(1)(a) The South African Police Service has registered an enquiry investigation into the purported advertisement.
(1)(b) Particulars of the investigating officer are witheld to enable investigation without fear or favour.
(1)(c) The enquiry is still under investigation.
(2) Steps will be informed by the ensuing enquiry once all necessassy information has been obtained.
26 April 2016 - NW918
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)Has he earned any additional income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, since his appointment as Minister; if so, (a) when, (b) how much did he earn, (c) from which businesses and (d) for what work; (2) whether his (a) spouse, (b) children and (c) close family earned income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, through his appointment as Minister; if so, in respect of each case, (i) when, (ii) how much did each earn, (iii) from which businesses and (iv) for what work?
Reply:
(1-2) No.
26 April 2016 - NW1129
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
What is the average police response time to (a) Alpha, (b) Bravo and (c) Charlie complaints (i) nationally, (ii) in each province respectively, and in the (iii) City of Tshwane Metropolitan, (iv) Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan, and (v) City of Johannesburg Metropolitan (aa) in the (aaa) 2011-12, (bbb) 2012-13, (ccc) 2013-14, (ddd) 2014-15 and (eee) 2015-16 financial years respectively and (bb) since 1 April 2016?
Reply:
(a) The avarage Police Response Time for Alpha complaints is 19:05.
(b) The avarage Police Response Time for Bravo complaints is 24:33.
(c) The avarage Police Response Time for Charlie complaints is 21:45.
(i) to (v) The Police Response Time for National, the respective Provinces and requested Metropolitan areas is attached, marked as Annexure “A”.
(aa) The Police Response Time in respect of the (aaa) 2011/2012, (bbb) 2012/2013, (ccc) 2013/2014 and (ddd) 2014/2015 financial years is attached, marked as Annexure “A”. The Police Response Time for the (eee) 2015/2016 financial year is currently being verified and extracted to the Efficiency Index System and will be published in the Annual Performance Report.
(bb) The Police Response Time since 1 April 2016 is not available.
26 April 2016 - NW648
Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
With reference to the Tshakuma Fruit Market, which has been operating without running water, sanitation and sheltered stalls for more than 15 years while providing opportunities to more than 100 small vendors in order to provide for their families, what is she doing to help the vendors at the specified market to trade in a conducive environment?
Reply:
The department has been engaging with Makhado Municipality Local Economic Development (LED) Office regarding putting plans together to initiate improvements to put proper sheltered stalls and related infrastructure for Tshakhuma Fruit Market vendors. The Shared Economic Infrastructure Facility (SEIF) has been identified as an appropriate instrument to be used to support this project. SEIF is an incentive for infrastructure support for informal traders, it covers the funding of common infrastructure that is either new, upgrading or maintenance and shared by a number of businesses. To date the department has assisted the LED Office to package the application which is expected to be presented to the SEIF Adjudication Committee seating scheduled to take place on 29 March 2016.
26 April 2016 - NW1187
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether he travelled with the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, and other Ministers to Dubai in March 2016 to promote South Africa as a tourism destination; if not, what are the reasons for not joining the delegation which reportedly travelled to Dubai to promote South Africa as a tourism destination; if so, (a) for how many days was he in Dubai, (b) what are the details of the official business conducted in Dubai and (c) what were the outcomes of the specified trip?
Reply:
The Minister did not form part of the President’s delegation to Dubai in March 2016.
(a) N/A
(b) N/A
(c) N/A
26 April 2016 - NW1069
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Police
How many (a) cases of vehicle accidents have been (i) reported and/or (ii) recorded against members of the VIP Protection Services resultant from speeding (aa) in the (aaa) 2009-10, (bbb) 2010-11, (ccc) 2011-12, (ddd) 2012-13, (eee) 2013-14 and (fff) 2014-15 and (ggg) 2015-16 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2016 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) of the specified cases have resulted in a sanction and/or penalty against service members in each of the specified financial years and period (c) sanctions and/or penalties in each category were issued in each of the specified financial years and period?
Reply:
Kindly take note that the statistic which is reported relates to all types of incidents/accidents which have an element of speeding.
The summarised answers in terms of each sub-category of the question raised are as follows:
Sub-Category of a question relating (aaa) 2009-10 |
Total |
a) Cases of vehicle accidents reported and/or recorded |
0 |
b) Sanctions Imposed/disciplinary steps taken |
0 |
c) Types of Sanctions/Penalties issued |
0 |
Sub-Category of a question relating (bbb) 2010-11 |
Total |
a) Cases of vehicle accidents reported and/or recorded |
02 |
b) Sanctions Imposed/disciplinary steps taken |
01 |
c) Types of Sanctions/Penalties issued |
01 Dismissal 01 No Steps taken |
Sub-Category of a question relating (ccc) 2011-12 |
Total |
a) Cases of vehicle accidents reported and/or recorded |
0 |
b) Sanctions Imposed/disciplinary steps taken |
0 |
c) Types of Sanctions/Penalties issued |
0 |
Sub-Category of a question relating (ddd) 2012-13 |
Total |
a) Cases of vehicle accidents reported and/or recorded |
02 |
b) Sanctions Imposed/disciplinary steps taken |
02 |
c) Types of Sanctions/Penalties issued |
02FinalWritten Warning |
Sub-Category of a question relating (eee) 2013-14 |
Total |
a) Cases of vehicle accidents reported and/or recorded |
01 |
b) Sanctions Imposed/disciplinary steps taken |
01 |
c) Types of Sanctions/Penalties issued |
01 Written warning and R200 fine |
Sub-Category of a question relating (fff) 2014-15 |
Total |
a) Cases of vehicle accidents reported and/or recorded |
01 |
b) Sanctions Imposed/disciplinary steps taken |
01 |
c) Types of Sanctions/Penalties issued |
01 Case Withdrawn 01Dismissal suspended for 6 months 01 Written Warning 01 No Steps |
Sub-Category of a question relating (ggg) 2015-2016 to date |
Total |
a) Cases of vehicle accidents reported and/or recorded |
0 |
b) Sanctions Imposed/disciplinary steps taken |
0 |
c) Types of Sanctions/Penalties issued |
0 |
Sub-Category of a question relating 2016 to date |
Total |
a) Cases of vehicle accidents reported and/or recorded |
0 |
b) Sanctions Imposed/disciplinary steps taken |
0 |
c) Types of Sanctions/Penalties issued |
0 |
26 April 2016 - NW1103
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1) What is the total number of (a) domestic and (b) international trips that a certain person took in the 2015-16 financial year; (2) what were the costs incurred in terms of (a) airfare, (b) hotel accommodation, (c) car rental and (d) subsistence in each specified case; (3) (a) what (i) class of travel and (ii) star hotel was used by the specified person in each case, (b) what was the purpose of each specified trip and (c) what was the length of stay in each specified case?NW1235E
Reply:
Official in questiom |
1(a) |
1(b) |
2(a) |
2(b) |
2(c) |
2(d) |
Ms Philisiwe Mthethwa |
Seven (07) |
Three (03) |
Domestic: R52 954.18 International R99 576.72 |
Domestic: R25 544. 13 International: R89 637.54 |
Domestic: R4 772.10 International: R0.00 |
Domestic: R0.00 International: R49 938.91 |
(3) (a) what (i) class of travel and (ii) star hotel was used by the specified person in each case, (b) what was the purpose of each specified trip and (c) what was the length of stay in each specified case?NW1235E
Official in questiom |
3(a)(i) |
3(a)(ii) |
3(b) |
3(c) |
Ms Philisiwe Mthethwa |
Business Class |
It varies based on affordability and availability at the time |
DOMESTIC
The outcome of this meeting was that the NEF supported a broad based group in further participating in a commercial hospital enterprise and the parties agreed to do more work on the issue of awarding of licenses.
The meeting resulted in the NEF and the Department collaborating in supporting rural community development around the country. The NEF also assisted in conducting due diligence investigations and structuring of land acquisition projects by the department
The meeting resulted in further engagements between NEF, the Department and UIF for the benefit of unemployed and retrenched people in the country.
INTERNATIONAL
3) (b) (ii) Deauville, France
3) (b) (iii) Paris, France
The sectors prioritized for skills development were government, energy, infrastructure, finance, information and communication technology, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), aerospace and agro processing. Following this important milestone, the NEF is keen to reintroduce the programme and the discussions with Areva were for that purpose. 3) (b) (iv) ) Paris, France
|
14 Business days 10 Business days |
26 April 2016 - NW1000
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Police
How many VIPs (a) in total and (b) by detailed breakdown of their designations, in terms of visiting Presidents, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, spouses or identified dignitaries, were protected by the SA Police Services VIP Protection Services (i) in the (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, (cc) 2013-14, (dd) 2014-15 and (ee) 2015-16 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2016?
Reply:
(a) Total number protected according to the RIMAS System is 589.
(b) Presidents, First Ladies, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and identified dignitaries.
(i)(aa) 2011-12
143 Foreign Dignitaries including Heads of State
(i)(bb) 2012-13
232 Foreign Dignitaries including Heads of State
(i)(cc) 2013-2014
81 Foreign Dignitaries including Heads of State
(i)(dd) 2014-15
56 Foreign Dignitaries including Heads of State
(i)(ee) 2015-16
76 Foreign Dignitaries including Heads of State
(ii) Since 1 April 2016
1 Foreign Dignitary excluding Heads of State
The total number of identified dignitaries recorded above does not include Foreign Ministers, Deputy Ministers, identified dignitaries and Heads of State who attended Major and Special Events in the country.
26 April 2016 - NW1008
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
How many Chinese nationals have been granted (a) permanent residence, (b) work and (c) business visas and (d) South African citizenship (i) in (aa) 2012, (bb) 2013, (cc) 2014 and (dd) 2015 and (ii) and since 1 January 2016?
Reply:
Chinese nationals that have been granted:
(a) Permanent residence:
(i)(aa) 2012 = 19
(i)(bb) 2013 = 538
(i)(cc) 2014 = 1341
(i)(dd) 2015 = 542
(ii) Since 1 January 2016 = 127
(b) Work Visas:
(i)(aa) 2012 = 592
(i)(bb) 2013 = 1016
(i)(cc) 2014 = 909
(i)(dd) 2015 = 485
(ii) Since 1 January 2016 = 9
(c) Business Visas:
(i)(aa) 2012 = 109
(i)(bb) 2013 = 321
(i)(cc) 2014 = 328
(i)(dd) 2015 = 18
(ii) Since 1 January 2016 = 127
(d) South African citizenship:
(i)(aa) 2012 = 4
(i)(bb) 2013 = 16
(i)(cc) 2014 = 6
(i)(dd) 2015 = 5
(ii) Since 1 January 2016 = 1
26 April 2016 - NW1009
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
How many nationals from the African continent have been granted (a) permanent residence, (b) work and (c) business visas and (d) South African citizenship (i) in (aa) 2012, (bb) 2013, (cc) 2014 and (dd) 2015 and (ii) since 1 January 2016?
Reply:
Nationals from the African continent that have been granted:
(a) Permanent residence:
(i)(aa) 2012 = 209
(i)(bb) 2013 = 5984
(i)(cc) 2014 = 13594
(i)(dd) 2015 = 3565
(ii) Since 1 January 2016 = 398
(b) Work Visas:
(i)(aa) 2012 = 684
(i)(bb) 2013 = 616
(i)(cc) 2014 = 419
(i)(dd) 2015 = 1707
(ii) Since 1 January 2016 = 393
(c) Business Visas:
(i)(aa) 2012 = 474
(i)(bb) 2013 = 839
(i)((cc) 2014 = 1203
(i)(dd) 2015 = 51
(ii) Since 1 January 2016 = 2
(d) South African citizenship
(i)(aa) 2012 = 397
(i)(bb) 2013 = 846
(i)(cc) 2014 = 526
(i)(dd) 2015 = 570
(ii) Since 1 January 2016 = 129
26 April 2016 - NW1084
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Has any of his senior officials met with certain persons during the period 1 January 2009 up to 31 December 2015, (b) have Sahara Holdings, Comair, Oakbay Investments, Islandsite Investments, Afripalm Horizons Stakes, The New Age Media, JIC Mining Services and Vusizwe Media participated in any of his department’s investment schemes and (c) has any of the entities reporting to him awarded any contracts to the specified companies in the specified period; if so, what (i) are the relevant details and (ii) is the amount of each specified contract?
Reply:
Some officials have on occasion participated in meetings where the highlighted individuals have been present, including business related events, conferences and business delgations. For example, during a State Visit to India, officials met with Mr Ajay Gupta as part of the engagement with business. On another occasion, officials engaged with Messrs Ajay and Atul Gupta during the BRICS Summit in March 2013. On a different occasion, an offical interacted with Mr Atul Gupta at an ICT Steering Committee tasked to deal with the ICT Policy review under the Department of Communications and Postal Services. All of these interactions were conducted as part of the dti’s stakeholder engagement process on core area work.
the dti Marketing team have interacted with The New Age (TNA) officials for media buying purposes like any other print media house.
The advertising team procured advertising space based on advertising plans for various campaigns.
The companies cited above have not participated in any of the dti investment schemes.
Response from the Entities
No Entities apart from the NEF have interacted with the Guptas, as Ms Philisiwe Mthethwa served on the Board of Afripalm Resources with Mr Atul Gupta and resigned from this board in 2010.
26 April 2016 - NW1017
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)(a) What number of Social Responsibility Implementation (SRI) projects are still in their construction phase and (b) what is the (i) name and (ii) cost of each specified project; (2) (a) what number of SRI projects have not been completed due to problems experienced and (b) what is the (i) name and (ii) cost of each specified project; (3) whether any legal processes have been launched in terms of the projects which have not been completed; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) which SRI projects have been successfully completed in the (a) 2014-15 and (b) 2015-16 financial years? NW1149E
Reply:
1(a) Twenty three (23) projects are still in their construction phase.
No. |
(1b) (i) Project name |
1(b) (ii) Project budget (cost) |
Municipality |
EASTERN CAPE |
|||
Mbashe, Coffee Bay, Mvezo N Mandela – Phase 3 |
R33,610,054 |
King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality |
|
Mthonsi Lodge |
R28,215,000 |
Nkonkobe Local Municipality |
|
Steve Biko Heritage |
R12,062,348 |
Buffalo City Local Municipality |
|
Aliwal Spa Project - Phase 3 |
R 7,930,080 |
Makana Local Municipality |
|
Qatywa Eco-Tourism Development |
R23,750,000 |
Mbashe Local Municipality |
|
Cradock Four Garden of Remembrance – Phase 2 |
R13,056,403 |
Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality |
|
FREE STATE |
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7. |
Accommodation Facilities at Metsi Matso Dam - Phase 3 |
R28,851,326 |
Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality |
8. |
Sentinel Peak Car Park Access |
R11,432,622 |
Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality |
9 |
Witsieshoek Mountain Hotel Project |
R25,367,200 |
Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality |
10. |
Building a Guest House in Qwa Qwa |
R16,906,319 |
Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality |
GAUTENG |
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11. |
Alexandra Mandela Yard Project |
R24,631,000 |
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
12 |
Komjekejeke Heritage Site Project |
R21,185,000 |
Metsweding District Municipality |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
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13. |
Muzi Pan |
R 9,405,000 |
Jozini Local Municipality |
14. |
Lilani Hot springs |
R18,810,000 |
Umvoti Local Municipality |
LIMPOPO |
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15. |
Khalanga Guest Lodge - Phase 2 |
R23,512,500 |
Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality |
15. |
Mahlathi Village Tourism |
R17,575,181 |
Greater Giyani Local Municipality |
16. |
Mukumbani Waterfalls -Phase 3 |
R18,810,000 |
Thulamela Local Municipality |
17. |
Muyexe Tourism Project |
R14,107,500 |
Greater Giyani Local Municipality |
18. |
Ngove Cultural Village - Phase 2 |
R20,133,951 |
Greater Giyani Local Municipality |
19. |
Tisane Cultural Village |
R18,810,000 |
Makhudutamaga Local Municipality |
MPUMALANGA |
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20. |
Middelburg Information Centre - Phase 2 |
R 905,158 |
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality |
21 |
Barberton Tourism and Biodiversity Corridor |
R24,784,279 |
Umjindi Local Municipality |
NORTHERN CAPE |
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22. |
Caravan Park Kai Garib Project |
R 6,474,163 |
!Kai! Garib Local Municipality |
NORTH WEST |
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23. |
Manyane Lodge Project |
R47,515,112 |
Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality |
2 (a) Six (6) projects have not been completed due to problems experienced
2(b)(i) and (ii) Projects that experienced problems.
No |
2b(i) Name of project |
2(b)(ii) Cost |
Municipality |
EASTERN CAPE |
|||
1. |
Western Tembuland |
R10,449,156 |
Emalahleni Local Municipality |
2. |
Upgrading of Kiwane Campsite - Phase 3 |
R 9,500,000 |
Buffalo City Local Municipality |
3. |
Upgrading of Kiwane Campsite - Phase 2 |
R 9, 500,000 |
Buffalo City Local Municipality |
FREE STATE |
|||
4. |
Barolong Ba Seleka |
R 3,372,500 |
Mangaung Local Municipality |
LIMPOPO |
|||
5. |
Sekhukhune Cultural Village – Phase 2 |
R 7,600,000 |
Fetakgomo Local Municipality |
6. |
Bohlabela Cultural Village - Phase 2 |
R 9,500,000 |
Bushbuckridge Municipality |
(3) Legal process and details per project:
No |
(3) Name of project |
(3) Relevant Details |
Municipality |
EASTERN CAPE |
|||
1. |
Western Tembuland |
|
Emalahleni Local Municipality |
2. |
Upgrading of Kiwane Campsite - Phase 3 |
Case opened with SAPS – being investigated for possible misuse of State funds |
Buffalo City Local Municipality |
3. |
Upgrading of Kiwane Campsite -Phase 2 |
Case opened with SAPS – being investigated for possible misuse of State funds |
Buffalo City Local Municipality |
FREE STATE |
|||
4. |
Barolong Ba Seleka
|
|
Mangaung Local Municipality |
LIMPOPO |
|||
5. |
Sekhukhune Cultural Village - Phase 2 |
Case opened with SAPS – being investigated for possible misuse of State funds |
Fetakgomo Local Municipality |
MPUMALANGA |
|||
6. |
Bohlabela Cultural Village -Phase 2 |
Case opened with SAPS – being investigated for possible misuse of State funds |
Bushbuckridge Municipality |
(4) (a) Projects that were successfully implemented in 2014/2015.
No. |
4(a) 2014/15 Completed projects |
Municipality |
EASTERN CAPE |
||
1. |
Manqondo Tourism |
King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality |
2. |
Wonkumuntu Tourism |
King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality |
3. |
IP OR Tambo Heritage |
Mbizana Local Municipality |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
||
4. |
Muzi Pan |
Jozini Local Municipality |
5. |
Ntuzuma |
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
LIMPOPO |
||
6. |
Mukumbani Waterfall |
Thulamela Local Municipality |
FREE STATE |
||
7. |
Black Water Fly Fishing |
Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality |
8. |
Establishment of Central Communication Centre |
Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality |
4 (b) Projects that were successfully completed in 2015/2016
No |
(4) (b) 2015/16 Completed projects |
Municipality |
EASTERN CAPE |
||
1. |
IP OR Tambo Heritage Route |
Mbizana Local Municipality |
2. |
Bongolo Dam |
Lukanji Local Municipality |
3. |
Ndlambe Tourism Infrastructure |
Ndlambe Local Municipality |
4. |
Grahamstown Caravan Park |
Makana Local Municipality |
5. |
Maluti Hiking and Horse Trail |
Matatiele Municipality |
FREE STATE |
||
6. |
Establishment of Central Communication Centre |
Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
||
7. |
Mpumalanga Gateway |
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
NORTHERN CAPE |
||
8. |
Frances Baard Park |
Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality |
WESTERN CAPE |
||
9. |
False Bay Ecology Project |
City of Cape Town Metro |
10. |
Donkey Tracking Route - Phase 3 |
Cederberg Local Municipality |
11. |
Tourism Development for Atlantis - Phase 2 |
City of Cape Town Metro |
25 April 2016 - NW987
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
Has the Afro 4000 locomotive which derailed at Modderrivier south of Kimberley, Northern Cape, been removed; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the cost of damage to the derailed locomotive and (b) can the repairs be done in South Africa?
Reply:
Yes the Afro 4000 has been removed.
(a) The cost of the derailed locomotive is R50m.
(b) All components of the sub-systems on the Afro 4000 locomotive have local suppliers and/or agents. Therefore it is possible to be repaired in South Africa. Local capability for the body repairs of the Afro 4000 is yet to be determined. The details will be confirmed once the current legal process is resolved and the procurement process for the repairs can be finalized.
25 April 2016 - NW1028
Basson, Ms J to ask the Minister of Transport
What (i) is the planned launch date for the National Public Transport Regulator and (ii) are the (aa) timelines and (bb) time frames in this regard and (b) at what is the current status of this process?
Reply:
a) (i) 30 June 2016
(ii) (aa) and (bb) same as above
b) The Minister will gazette the opening of the National Public Transport Regulator for receiving applications for tourist transport services by May 2016. The date for receiving applications for interprovincial transport services will be phrased in at later stage.
25 April 2016 - NW1062
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) What steps has the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) taken to assist community print media businesses in distress, taking into consideration the huge amounts of taxpayers’ monies invested in these projects; (2) what is the (a) success rate of allocation models used by the MDDA to fund community print media projects in terms of the number of projects that (i) have been funded and (ii) are still operational in the (aa) 2013-14, (bb) 2014-15 and (cc) 2015-16 financial years, and (b) overall success rate as a percentage; (3)(a) what amount was allocated to each community print media project in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) what are the (i) names and (ii) amounts paid to each project in the specified period?
Reply:
(1) Support for strengthening is determined on the basis of providing the grantee a financial boost to increase the distribution footprint and print run, while at the same moving the newspaper from printing monthly to fortnightly. It is also determined based on the socio economic conditions of the coverage area, taking note of the fact that the 12 months injection was not sufficient to enable the business to establish itself in the market and break even in term of income generation.
(2) (a) The MDDA has funded a total of 53 community print projects, of which 24 are still operational, and 68 Small Commercial projects, of which 45 are still operational.
(b) About 70% of supported projects since inception are still operating. This percentage takes into consideration the fact that those that are no longer in the funding cycle are struggling to maintain momentum and thus to be consistent or operate at full capacity. Based on this analysis it can be argued that the success rate of models funded by the MDDA is good but there is room for improvement.
(3)(a)(i) and (b)(i) and (ii)
Project Name |
Funds Allocated |
2013/14 Approvals |
|
Tshireletso Against Women Abuse |
R100, 000.00 (feasibility study). |
Seipone Sa Sechaba |
R471,400. 00 (New) |
Umthombo Wolwazi Youth Services |
R100,000.00 (feasibility study) |
Greater Alex Today |
R 492, 400.00 (New) |
Batlhabine Foundation |
R 485, 300.00 (New) |
Gandhi Development Trust |
R 572, 800.00 (Strengthening) |
Africa Ignite |
R 575, 600.00 (Strengthening) |
Inqubo Yabantu Abancici |
R 498, 500.00 (New) |
Gulova Magazine |
R489,999.96 (Strengthening) |
Treasure Magazine |
R490,000.00 (Strengthening) |
Township Times |
R700,000.00 (New) |
APN Media/Impact 24/7 |
R490,000.00 (Strengthening) |
North West on Sunday |
R490,000.00 (Strengthening) |
Rise ‘n Shine |
R700,000.00 (New) |
Mmaiseng News |
R700,000.00 (New) |
Fabuleux Magazine |
R979,535.04 (New) |
Religious News |
R700,000.00 (New) |
(a)(ii) and (b)(i) and (ii)
Project Name |
Funds Allocated |
2014/15 Approvals |
|
Mamre News |
R 498, 381.00 (New) |
Ledig Sun |
R 479, 130.32 (New) |
Bushbuckridge News |
R 350,000.00 (Strengthening) |
Kuruman Chronicle |
R 350,000.00 (Strengthening) |
Phetoho News |
R350,000.00 (Strengthening) |
(a)(iii) and (b)(i) and (ii)
Project Name |
Funds Allocated |
2015/16 Approvals |
|
The Youth Voice |
R 821,700.00 (New) |
Ulwazi Newspaper |
R 850,000.00 (New) |
Loxion News |
R 750,000.00 (New) |
Arise and Shine |
R 619,251.00 (New) |
Dizindaba News |
R 888,200.00 (Strengthening) |
Ngoho News |
R 811,120.00 (Strengthening) |
Ezakwazulu News |
R 746,000.00 (Strengthening) |
Khanyisa News |
R 1,081,248.00 (Strengthening) |
Puisano News |
R 680,880.00 (Strengthening) |
Eastern Cape Women Magazine |
R 807,000.00 (Strengthening) |
Inqubo Yabantu Abancinci |
R 530,242.00 (Strengthening) |
SMME News |
R 793,500.00 (New) |
Xplore Magazine |
R 1,232,600.00 (New) |
Nkomazi Observer |
R 603, 800.00 (Strengthening) |
Mmaiseng News |
R 626, 600.00 (Strengthening) |
Religious News |
R 615,600.00 (Strengthening) |
Die Horison News |
R 615,299.28 (Strengthening) |
Children Resource Centre |
R 760,594.04 (Strengthening) |
Metro News |
R 436, 800.00 (Strengthening) |
Inhloso Yesizwe |
R 430,200.00 (Strengthening) |
Elitsha News |
R 776,800.00 (New) |
Nhlala News |
R 696,000.00 (New) |
Community News |
R 663,244.00 (New) |
Youth Mate News |
R 606,950.00 (New) |
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
25 April 2016 - NW1077
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether all the winners of the 15th Metro FM Awards held on 27 February 2016 have received their prize money; if not, (a) why not, (b) which of the winners have not received their prize money, (c) when will they receive their prize money and (d) in what format has/will the prize money be transferred?
Reply:
No, not all winners have received their prize money yet.(a)
(a) Various reasons, including:
- Incorrect proof of banking supplied by artist and/or his Management Company.
- Non submission of certified copies of identification from artist
- No submission of supporting documents yet from artist and/or Management Company.
(b) The following artists have not received payment:
- Best Kwaito Album – DJBongs;
- Best Remix Single – AKA;
- Best Duo/Group - DBN Nyts;
- Best Hip Hop - Casper Nyovest ;
- Best Afro-Pop Album – Nathi;
- Song of the Year – Nathi.
(c) Three of the artists have submitted the required documentation and will be paid on 22 April 2016. The remaining two artists will be paid when their documentation is received.
(d) EFT.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
25 April 2016 - NW1118
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to her reply to question 490 on 16 March 2016, what (a) steps is each entity reporting to her taking to implement the plans mentioned, (b) are the deadlines in this regard and (c)(i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms exist to monitor this process in each respective entity?
Reply:
Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)
- The Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA) tracks progress against the Corporate Plan and where applicable will ensure alignment with the NATMAP.
Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)
- With reference to the National Transport Masterplan (NATMAP) and implementation thereof, ATNS is not in a position to answer the question as the plan is within the scope of the Department of Transport.
- Not applicable to ATNS.
- (i) Not Applicable to ATNS (ii) Not Applicable to ATNS and (iii) Not Applicable to ATNS.
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
- With reference to the SACAA reply on NATMAP on 16 March 2016, (a) (b) (c) (i) (ii) (iii) the SACAA confirmed that the question was not relevant to the SACAA and therefore no further action was taken.
Roads Branch Entities
(a) NATMAP is still in a process of being approved by Parliament. Upon approval, the Department of Transport will ensure that the Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans of the entities align with NATMAP.
(b) Upon approval of NATMAP, the interventions identified by the entities will be aligned to the following timeframes:
- Short term: 5 years intervention
- Medium term: 10 years intervention, and
- Long term: 20 years or more interventions.
(c) (i) (ii) Entities will be required to submit their Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans in line
Pwith the interventions proposed on the NATMAP. Upon submission of these plans, the Department will ensure that implementation of NATMAP within the entities takes place as per the plans approved by the Minister.
The Department will monitor the performance of the entities based on the targets set in their Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans.
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)
(a) The short – medium term focus is on modernisation and renewal of the rail system. Many of these plans have already progressed significantly. Project management, monitoring and reporting mechanisms and structures are in place to ensure the successful implementation of these projects. These projects include:
- Rolling stock renewal
- Signaling renewal
- Station modernisation
- Depot modernisation
- Perway and Security Upgrades
(b) Deadlines / targets:
The deadlines and targets are aligned with the respective contracts especially those of a multi-year nature as well as capital programme allocation. The following targets for the multi-year projects as part of the PRASA Corporate plan and incorporated in the Shareholder Compact with the Minister of Transport:
Key Performance Area |
Key Performance Indicators |
Medium-term targets |
||
|
|
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
2018/19 |
Delivering on the new Rolling Stock Programme |
Train sets delivered and commissioned |
From 11 -13 train sets accepted as per contract |
From 4 - 5 train sets accepted as per contract |
From 8 - 9 train sets accepted as per contract |
Infrastructure Readiness |
Traffic control centres completed |
Completion of the buildings of 1-2 regions (Bellville, Durban) |
Fully functional Traffic control systems (Gauteng, KZN and Western Cape) |
|
Infrastructure Readiness |
Signal interlockings completed (Gauteng, KZN and Western Cape) |
Between 11 - 14 Signal interlocking commissions completed |
Between 33 - 44 signal interlocking commissions completed |
Between 37 - 48 signal interlocking commissions completed |
Infrastructure Readiness |
Modernisation stations completed |
Between 1 - 2 stations completed (Duff's Road and Phillipi or Oakmoor) as per contract. |
Between 1 - 2 stations completed (Oakmoor,Phillipi) as per contract. |
Between 3-5 stations completed. |
|
Depot modernisation projects commencing, in construction and complete. |
Alternative Test Facility at Wolmerton depot complete and handover to Gibela & Maintenance Facility at Wolmerton completed for 20 new production trains. |
Commence Main depot construction at Braamfontein |
Commence main depot construction at Salt River |
Infrastructure Readiness |
Track upgrade projects for 120km/h |
Complete tender process for Track preparation for new Rolling Stock with placement of contract(s) for work. |
Contract(s) for Track upgrade for modernisation commences |
Contract(s) for Track upgrade for modernisation continues |
As required by the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, PRASA reports to the Shareholder on a quarterly basis on the state of performance with reasons for variation and actions to improve performance
Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)
The National Transport Master Plan (Natmap) has not been incorporated by the RSR.
Ports Regulator (PR)
Since the Ports Regulator is not aware that NATMAP has been approved by Cabinet for implementation and has not received any directive in this regard from Department of Transport, (a) there are no steps that were planned or have been taken to implement the NATMAP. (b) No deadlines have been set and (c) no processes and mechanism are in place to monitor it.
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
- As indicted in response to parliamentary question 490 previously, the DoT has indicated that the NATMAP is under review and SAMSA still awaits direction from the department in this regard.
- This has dependency on response to (a) above
- This has dependency on response to (a) above
25 April 2016 - NW1111
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
Has the position of chief executive officer at the Robben Island Museum been filled; if not, when will the specified position be filled; if so, when was the specified position filled?
Reply:
The position of the Chief Executive Officer at the Robben Island (RIM) has not been filled yet. The first advert for the position was published in September 2015 and interviews were held in October/November 2015. The preferred candidate from the interviews turned down the offer. The Council of RIM decided to re-advertise the position in February 2016 since the second and third placed candidates did not meet the criteria (according to the scoring method used). The closing date for the second advert was March 2016 and interviews are scheduled for 28 April 2016.
It is anticipated that the RIM CEO position will be filled by 1 July 2016. The interviews and other forms of assessments (including the competency assessments and screenings) of qualifying candidates are anticipated to be finalised by May 2016. It is also envisaged that the final employment offer will be made by May 2016 to allow the preferred candidate to serve the stipulated one month notice (i.e. the month of June).
25 April 2016 - NW1027
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
What (a) is the current status of the N3 De Beers Pass development between Keeversfontein and Warden in the Free State, (b) impact assessments have been conducted to date, (c) were the outcomes of each assessment respectively and (d) are the planned (i) timeframes and (ii) time lines for this project?
Reply:
a) Environmental studies were undertaken to obtain the environmental authorisation and water use licence (WULA), and reports have been submitted to the relevant authorities for decision-making.
b) Two environmental impact assessments (EIAs) have been undertaken to date; first one in 1998 and the second in 2010.
c) In 1999, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, issued an environmental authorisation for the construction and upgrading of the N3 Toll Road from Heidelberg to Cedara, comprising two sections, (i) Cedara to Heidelberg and (ii) Keveersfontein to Warden (De Beers Pass section). The environmental authorisation was issued subject to certain conditions requiring further environmental investigations on the De Beers pass section.
The purpose of the second EIA was to investigate and address the conditions and related issues flowing from the 1999 authorisation that are specific to the De Beers Pass section. Particular focus of this second EIA is to mitigate the impact of the new road on the wetland resources. The final EIA Report was submitted to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) on 24 March 2016, and the decision is pending. Estimated review period for decision-making by DEA is 120 days.
d) Further details with the N3 will be handled by the Department of Environmental Affairs. (i) and (ii) details will be available once the Department of Transport, SANRAL, Free State Government and PICC SIP2 engagement process is concluded.
Please note that the estimated time frame does not take into account the time that will be required to resolve any objections that may be lodged against the project.
25 April 2016 - NW904
Matshobeni, Ms A to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
(1) Has he earned any additional income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, since his appointment as Minister; if so, (a) when, (b) how much did he earn, (c) from which businesses and (d) for what work; (2) whether his (a) spouse, (b) children and (c) close family earned income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, through his appointment as Minister; if so, in respect of each case, (i) when, (ii) how much did each earn, (iii) from which businesses and (iv) for what work?
Reply:
Ever since I have been a Minister, I have never earned extra income from any source, not a single member of my family has ever done business with government.
25 April 2016 - NW1065
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Communications
(1)(a) What was the vacancy rate at the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years, (b) which positions are still vacant as at 5 April 2016, (c) for how long have these positions been vacant, (d) why are they still vacant and (e) when will they be filled; (2) whether the specified vacancies are considered crucial for the MDDA’s operational success; if not, what are the relevant details; (3) whether all of the specified vacancies have been advertised; if not, why not; if so, (a) where and (b) when were these vacancies advertised; (4)(a) how many consultants are hired by the MDDA and (b) why, in each case; (5) what other challenges apart from vacancy rates are being experienced by the MDDA?
Reply:
(1)(a) (i) 2013/2014: 80 % filled with permanent appointments
(ii) 2014/2015: 53 % filled with permanent appointments
(iii) 2015-2016: approved headcount is 36 positions per organogram as at February 20th 2016. 15 are occupied by permanent employees (41.7%), 5 are contractors supplied by Agencies (13.9%), 16 vacant positions to be filled (44.4%)
(b) The following positions are still vacant
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO);
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO);
- Company Secretary (Co. Sec.);
- Executive Secretary (Exec. Sec.);
- Internal Audit Manager;
- Risk Specialist;
- Knowledge Management Coordinator;
- Internal Audit Officer;
- Communications Officer;
- HR and Corporate Services Manager;
- HR Officer;
- Strategy, Policy Monitoring and Evaluation Director;
- Projects Director;
- Receptionist;
- Research and Capacity-Building Manager;
- Research and Capacity- Building Coordinator,
- Legal and Compliance Officer;
- Projects Manager: Broadcasting;
- Digital Media Coordinator
- Finance Administrator
- Finance Manager
(c) Positions have been vacant as per the following:
- Chief Executive Officer - since 1st July 2014. There is an acting CEO;
- Chief Financial Officer – since 1st January 2015 after the resignation of the last CFO. There is an interim CFO appointed on a contract basis;;
- Finance Manager – since 22nd October 2015. There is an interim Finance Manager appointed on a contract basis;
- Finance Administrator - since 17th June 2015;
- Company Secretary - since 11th March 2015. There is an interim Company Secretary appointed on a contract basis;
- Executive Secretary – since 1st March 2015. There is an acting Executive Secretary;
- Internal Audit Officer - since 1st January 2016 after the resignation of the last occupant of this position. The services are being provided by an external service provider in the interim;
- HR and Corporate Services Manager since 1st November 2014; There is an interim HR and Corporate Services Manager appointed on a contract basis;
- Projects Director, newly renamed and competencies revised (This position was previously called the Programme Director). The last fully appointed incumbent vacated this position on 31st May 2014. There is an Acting Programme Director.
- Receptionist position at MDDA has been vacant since 1st February 2015 when occupant of this position was appointed to the Executive Secretary position. There is an Acting Receptionist. Post In the process of being filled;
- Research and Capacity Building Manager - has been vacant since 16th May 2015;
- Research and Capacity Building Coordinator - since 25th April 2015;
- Legal and Contracts Manager – last occupied in 1st August 2014.This is no longer in the new organogram, but in its place is the revised position of Legal and Compliance Officer;
- Projects Manager: Broadcasting – vacant following resignation in February 29th 2016;
- Supply Chain Manager – position was vacated when incumbent resigned and it remained open from 10th June 2014 .Please note that this position has been revised down with the 2016 organogram and is now at Officer-level which has been filled.
- Risk Management Officer – since 18th October 2014. Please note that this position has been revised with the 2016 organogram and is now at Specialist-level.
Please note that the other five positions are new in the organogram approved in February 2016: Strategy, Policy Monitoring and Evaluation Director, Knowledge Management Coordinator, Communications Officer, (previously Communications and Marketing Officer), Digital Media Coordinator, and HR Officer.
(d) The MDDA strategic planning held in September 2015 assessed in depth the future direction of the MDDA in terms of the rapidly changing media landscape. This resulted in the identification of new/changed competencies being required within the MDDA and subsequently the Board revised the organogram as per the above. The vacancies were therefore on hold until the new organogram was approved in January 2016 by the Board.
(e) Recruitment is underway with five of the positions having been in January 2016 and the remaining advertised on 10 April 2016,
2. All the positions were identified as necessary to have in the revision of the organogram. Crucial for MDDA’s operations to run are CEO, CFO, PROGRAMMES DIRECTOR and STRATEGY, POLICY MONITORING & EVALUATION DIRECTOR.
To run a legal, compliant organisation, meet governance requirements, as well as be an efficient entity, the organisation needs the HR, COMPANY SECRETARY, RISK SPECIALIST, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT, RISK, FINANCE
(3) The vacancies have been advertised.
(a) The vacancies were advertised in the Star Workplace and the City Press, and via the MDDA website.
(b) Five vacancies were advertised in January 2016 and the remaining 17 were advertised on 10 April 2016.
(4) (a) Four Consultants servicing the HR area have been hired.
(b) One World Human Capital – supplies Human resource services including job evaluation, job grading, salary benchmarking to the MDDA.
Holystic Approach - supplies recruitment services to the MDDA
Deloitte Consulting Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Agreement – supplier of recruitment services to the MDDA.
Kwinana and Associates – supplier of recruitment services to the MDDA
5. The MDDA has many strong points but for purposes of this exercise the focus is on the, mainly internal, challenges, which are in many cases also exciting opportunities for the MDDA:
- External factors include technological and business changes in the landscape.
- Staff are committed but under resourced.
- Need to identify skills gap and implement training / development: skills vs. qualifications.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
25 April 2016 - NW1088
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) What are the reasons for the closure of the SA Post Office branch in Bloubergrant, postal code 7443 and (b) were any residents of the Bloubergrant consulted before the branch was closed; (2) Have residents of the specified area been provided with any alternative postal service; if not, why not; if so, what are these alternatives?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
1. (a) The Bloubergrant Post Office was closed due to non-payment of rental. SAPO could not make regular rental payments to the landlord on time due to SAPO cash flow challenges. SAPO was subsequently given notice by the landlord to vacate the premises by 8 April 2016.
(b) In view of the fact that the eviction was sudden and unexpected, no prior consultations could take place with the residents, but notices of the closure were placed at the Post Office and around the post boxes area.
2. The residents have been informed that the Table View Post Office which is situated 2.8km from Bloubergrant could be used as an alternative service point. The post boxes will, however, remain at the old site for the convenience of residents.
25 April 2016 - NW933
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Health
Has (a) he and/or (b) his Deputy Minister ever (i) met with any (aa) member, (bb) employee and/or (cc) close associate of the Gupta family and/or (ii) attended any meeting with the specified persons (aa) at the Gupta’s Saxonwold Estate in Johannesburg or (bb) anywhere else since taking office; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each specified case, (aaa) what are the names of the persons who were present at each meeting, (bbb)(aaaa) when and (bbbb) where did each such meeting take place and (ccc) what was the purpose of each specified meeting?
Reply:
(a) No.
(b) No.
END.
25 April 2016 - NW1047
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether her department has conducted an audit of infrastructure and equipment at the SA Broadcasting Corporation; if not, why not; if so, (a) how much infrastructure and equipment needs to be replaced, (b) how much funding has been devoted to replacing outdated infrastructure and equipment and (c) how much has been spent on maintenance of existing infrastructure and equipment (i) in the (aa) 2012-13, (bb) 2013-14, (cc) 2014-15 and (dd) 2015-16 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2016?
Reply:
No, it is not within the Department’s ambit to conduct an audit of infrastructure and equipment at the SABC.
The SABC’s capital expenditure requirements are set out in a five year long term capex plan. Major components of this plan are broadcast infrastructure, information technology, building works and electrical and mechanical plant. Information from the detailed long term capex plan is incorporated into the SABC’s the annual corporate plan each year. Funding allocated to capital expenditure in the current corporate plan (2016/17 to 2018/19) amounts to R432.23m for2016/17, R450.0m for 2017/18 and R406.9m for 2018/19.
Expenditure on repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment by the SABC for the past four years is as follows:
|
Rm |
2012/13 |
22.8 |
2013/14 |
29.3 |
2014/15 |
27.9 |
2015/16 |
35.2 |
Total |
115.2 |
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
25 April 2016 - NW1031
Majola, Mr F to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) When will the human factor analysis conducted by the Rail Safety Regulator of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa with regard to the Afro 4000 DC locomotives be completed and (b) what are the details of the process that will be followed should the specified analysis’ findings not comply with the desired criteria?
Reply:
a) Iam told that the human factors assessments will be conducted by PRASA and submitted to the RSR. To date, the report has not been submitted to the RSR to review and approve.
b) The RSR process will identify, once completed, any Cab Design challenges (If any) and these will be submitted to the Operator to provide a comprehensive rectification plan. Once this plan is approved by the regulator, the Locomotive will then be approved to be deployed in full operation.
25 April 2016 - NW1066
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to his reply to question 3602 on 13 October 2015, what interventions is the SA Police Service management planning to take to prioritise human resource allocation to the Detective Service in order to reduce investigating officers' caseloads?
Reply:
The following interventions will be implemented to address the capacitation of Detective Service:
- The ringfencing of a percentage (as determined by the National Commissioner) of the entry level posts allocated on an annual basis for new police officers in order to capacitate Detective Service;
- The continious identification and transfer of skilled and trained police officers from other environments to Detective Service; and
- The annual advertisement of posts for the re-enlistment of former members especially detectives who left the Service.
25 April 2016 - NW1117
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What is the (i) total number of accidents that occurred in each province as a result of illegally converted minibus taxis (aa) in the (aaa) 2014-15 and (bbb) 2015-16 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2016 and (ii) breakdown in terms of each category of accident that occurred in each month of the specified financial years and period, (b) how many persons have been (i) charged and (ii) arrested in this regard (c) what is being done to reduce the specified accidents, (d) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms exist to monitor the reduction of the specified accidents?
Reply:
(a) The RTMC does not have this kind of information. The information collected after each crash involving a minibus taxi reflect roadworthiness of the vehicle without determining whether it was legally or illegally converted.
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Not Applicable
(d) Not Applicable
25 April 2016 - NW1030
Majola, Mr F to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) When will the air quality assessment tests of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s Afro 4000 DC locomotives be completed so that it can be evaluated by the Rail Safety Regulator and (b) what are the details of the process that will be followed should the specified test findings not comply with the desired criteria?
Reply:
(a) I am informed that the tests were completed and a report was provided to the RSR on 12 April 2016.
(b) It is said that the report indicated safe levels of exposure for all areas where people could be exposed. This includes the safety of operating the AFRO 4000 in tunnels. There is no danger of exposure to harmful gases from the exhaust fumes.
25 April 2016 - NW1067
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1)(a) How many members have been assigned to the Crimes Against the State component of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (i) in the (aa) 2009-10, (bb) 2010-11, (cc) 2011-12, (dd) 2012-13, (ee) 2013-14, (ff) 2014-15 and (gg) 2015-16 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2016 and (b) how many investigations did it initiate in each of the specified financial years; (2) what are the full details of the specified component’s specific mandate?
Reply:
Full details will follow soon.
25 April 2016 - NW1033
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a) When was the tender for the collection of unpaid e-toll bills published, (b) to whom was the specified tender awarded, (c) what criteria had to be fulfilled, (d) what was the value of the specified tender and (e) what are the conditions of the specified tender; (2) whether any performance incentives are in place for the specified tender; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what are the relevant details, (b) how are the specified performance incentives monitored and (c) what are the conditions respectively?
Reply:
1. (a) SANRAL followed a tender process for the overall toll system design, build and operations thereof in 2009 in accordance with the SCM requirements at the time.
(b) Following this tender process, it appointed ETC Pty Ltd as the successful tenderer.
(c)This tender included the collection of outstanding e-Toll debt. This was revised to address the New Dispensation announced by the Deputy President, with specific reference to the 60% discount offering in respect of historic debt. ETC is therefore responsible for the collection of e-toll debt and may appoint parties to attend to this on their behalf. SANRAL only contracts (in terms of its Contract with ETC) with ETC and not directly with the 3rd party.
2. As stated, SANRAL only has an agreement with ETC Pty Ltd. There is therefore no "specified tender" by SANRAL in relation to the so called "unpaid e-toll bills" and in respect of which the question appears to be addressed. ETC is responsible for the collection of debt for the contract period. SANRAL appointed ETC in 2009, as explained above.
25 April 2016 - NW1029
Majola, Mr F to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a) When will the maintenance plans for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA) Afro 4000 DC locomotives running on 25 KV lines be submitted to the Rail Safety Regulator (RSR) and (b) what are the reasons for the delay in submitting the specified plans to the RSR; (2) (a) why have maintenance contracts for PRASA’s Afro 4000 DC locomotives running on 25 KV lines not been submitted to the RSR yet and (b) when will the specified contracts be submitted to the RSR?
Reply:
1. (a) I am informed that the maintenance plans for the Afro 4000 were submitted to RSR and also explained in the form of a presentation to the RSR. The plans were submitted in October 2015 as part of the required compliance documentation.
(b) See above.
2. (a)It is further reported that the maintenance contracts have not been concluded as this process is awaiting the outcome of the current legal process.
(b)The finalisation of the maintenance contract for the Afro 4000 will depend on the outcome of the Legal Process.
25 April 2016 - NW988
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether the R335 million paid by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to a certain company (name furnished) for technological improvements was paid for technological improvements on all locomotives; if not, was the specified amount only paid for technological improvements on locomotives received to date; (2) why were the extra technological improvements not included in the original tender awarded to the specified company; (3) whether the additional technological improvements were sent to the Rail and Safety Regulator (RSR); if not, why not; if so, (a) what was the opinion of the RSR in this regard and (b) was the opinion of the RSR taken into account before the additional technological improvements were approved; (4) whether, with regard to the tender awarded to the specified company for the construction and supply of locomotives to PRASA, the RSR had insights into the tender specification before being finalised and published for bidding; if not, why not; if so, (a) at what stage was the RSR involved in the decision process regarding the purchase of the Afro 4000 locomotives and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
- The need for technological improvements to the Afro 4000 locomotives are subject to a High Court application under case number: 2015/422196.
- See response in 1 above.
- PRASA did not follow due process in respect of the AFRO 4000 project. Therefore, the RSR was not privy to information and decisions that were taken regarding additional technological improvements.
- The RSR was not involved nor had insight into the tender specification before it was finalised and published by PRASA.
(a) The RSR had no input in respect of the entire acquisition process and was not involved in the decision process regarding the acquisition of the Afro 4000.
(b) Forensic investigators have been appointed by the Board of Control of PRASA to conduct a detailed investigation. This discovery is set out in the High Court application referred to in (1).
25 April 2016 - NW1026
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a)(i) Who was invited to attend the National Road Safety Strategy Engagement Summit held on 12 March 2016 in Midrand, Gauteng, (ii) who did they represent and (b) what criteria was used to create the list of invitees; (2) what were the objectives of the specified summit; (3) were the objectives of the specified summit achieved; if so, how was this ascertained; (4) what did the specified summit cost by line item?
Reply:
- (a) (i) Non-governmental organisations involved in road safety
(ii) They represented the youth, faith-based organizations, people living with disabilities and others who advocate for road safety.
(b) Involvement in road safety activities or advocacy
(2) To discuss the development of the National Road Safety Strategy for 2016 – 2020
(3) Inputs were received and consolidated in the draft strategy document.
(4) R396 098 for venue hire for 500 invited guests
25 April 2016 - NW1043
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) What amount has been paid to the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in the (i) 2014-15 and (ii) 2015-16 financial years in the form of (aa) loans and (bb) requested financial assistance, (b) what were the reasons given for requests for financial assistance and (c) what amount has the SABC paid back to the Government in each specified financial year?
Reply:
(a) No money was paid to the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in the (i) 2014-15 and (ii) 2015-16 financial years in the form of (aa) loans and (bb) requested financial assistance.
(b) N/A
(c) N/A
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
25 April 2016 - NW1078
Mokause, Ms MO to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1) Was he in Dubai at any time in December 2015; if so, (a) when and (b) what was the purpose of his visit; (2) Whether he held any meetings while in Dubai; if so, (a) what was the purpose of the specified meetings and (b) was any of the specified meetings with the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma?
Reply:
(1) (2)
Minister can confirm that he was in Dubai during the month of December 2015. This was a private trip and no meetings were held where President Jacob Zuma or any member of the Gupta family was present.
25 April 2016 - NW781
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether any municipalities currently under threat of having their electricity cut off by Eskom for non-payment are (a) under section 139 administration and/or (b) receiving support in terms of section 154 and/or (c) utilising a financial recovery plan imposed on the affected municipality in terms of section 139(5) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, (i) what is the status of the relevant interventions, (ii) when was it implemented and (iii) has there been any progress towards resolving the relevant municipality’s debt issue with Eskom?
Reply:
(a). On the list of affected municipalities that are currently under threat of disconnection by Eskom due to non-payment, Ventersdrop, Tswaing and Madibeng local municipality are the only municipalities that are under Section 139 of the Constitution.
(b). The Minister of CoGTA and the MEC in North West province have agreed to strengthen the capacity of the Administrators in Tswaing and Ventersdorp by developing Section 154 support packages. A political steering committee led by the Minister will be established to monitor and oversee the implementation of the 154 support package by the technical task team. The technical task team developed the terms of reference in February 2016 and the Administrators of Tswaing and Ventersdorp will be receiving support from the technical task team on identified areas of intervention.
(c). Yes; the affected municipalities under Section 139 of the Constitution do have financial recovery plans in place that are being monitored by the provincial treasuries.
(i). The intervention relevant to the municipal bulk electricity disconnections by Eskom in the various provinces triggered an intervention by Ministers of Cogta, Finance and Public Enterprises.
A task team was formed which constituted of Departments of Cooperative Governance, Public Enterprises, Eskom, SALGA, National Treasury and their provincial counterparts to conduct an in depth analysis into the financial status of the affected Municipalities in Northern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Western Cape and North West Provinces.
The task team facilitated the development of new or revised agreements between the affected municipalities and Eskom. These are more realistic payment agreements after careful consideration of the individual municipality’s financial circumstances and taking into account other key creditors. The task team also proposed recovery plans for each municipality by identifying opportunities that will assist the municipalities to improve revenue collection and reduce non-revenue electricity.
The task team will continue to monitor adherence to the payment agreements and the implementation of the recovery plans.
(ii). The engagements with the affected municipalities were held during February and March 2016 as follows:
- 15 -16 February 2016 for Northern Cape Municipalities;
- 17 – 18 February 2016 for Free State Munuciplities
- 25-26 February 2016 for Eastern Cape municipalities,
- 26 January 2016 and 10 to 11 March 2016 for North West Municipalities;
- 22 to 23 February and 29th of February 2016 to 04th March 2016 for Mpumalanga municipalities.
The monitoring will be a continuous process until the municipalities are up to date with their payments.
(iii). Yes; there has been progress because it is as a result of this intervention that the scheduled March 2016 disconnections were put on hold by Eskom on condition that the municipalities adhere to the payment agreements. Realistic payment plans have been signed between Eskom and most of the affected municipalities and the remaining are in the final stages of formalising the proposed agreements.
25 April 2016 - NW890
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(1)Has he earned any additional income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, since his appointment as Minister; if so, (a) when, (b) how much did he earn, (c) from which businesses and (d) for what work; (2) whether his (a) spouse, (b) children and (c) close family earned income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, through his appointment as Minister; if so, in respect of each case, (i) when, (ii) how much did each earn, (iii) from which businesses and (iv) for what work?
Reply:
Information on income is disclosed in annual parliamentary disclosures. No income was derived from businesses since my appointment as Minister. No family members earned income from businesses through my appointment as Minister.
-END-
25 April 2016 - NW901
Chewane, Dr H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Has he earned any additional income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, since his appointment as Minister; if so, (a) when, (b) how much did he earn, (c) from which businesses and (d) for what work; (2) whether his (a) spouse, (b) children and (c) close family earned income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, through his appointment as Minister; if so, in respect of each case, (i) when, (ii) how much did each earn, (iii) from which businesses and (iv) for what work?
Reply:
- No.
- No.
END.
25 April 2016 - NW1063
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) Whether the two community print media (names furnished) projects that received funding from the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) in the 2014-15 financial year operated from existing offices and/or home-based offices in the years before they received funding; if not, what amount of funding was included in operational costs for office rental in each case; if so, what are the relevant details; (2)(a) how many copies does each of the specified projects print in each month, (b) what amount does each magazine and/or newspaper cost per issue and (c) how many magazines and/or newspapers has each project sold (i) since they started up in the 2012-13 financial year and (ii) since they started to receive funding from the MDDA in the 2014-15 financial year; (3) what is the detailed breakdown of the funding that each of the specified projects received from the MDDA in the 2014-15 financial year?
Reply:
(1) Ledig Sun was operating from an office that was donated or sponsored by Wesizwe Platinum as part of the mine’s Corporate Social Investment Programme.
Mamre was operating from home; however they were using the local library for the organisation’s meetings.
(2) (a) Ledig Sun prints 10 000 copies per month. Mamre prints 5 000 copies per month.
(b) Ledig Sun is distributed free of charge at a printing cost of R10, 669. 36. Mamre is distributed free of charge at a printing cost of R 7, 369. 50.
(c) (i) The two publications (Ledig Sun and Mamre) are distributed free of charge in the community and surrounding areas. They are not sold.
(ii) The two publications (Ledig Sun and Mamre) are distributed free of charge in the community and surrounding areas. They are not sold.
Funding breakdown for Ledig Sun
Ledig Sun: Approved Budget |
||||
Item |
Details |
Qty |
Unit cost |
Total |
Salaries |
Editor |
12 |
R 5,000.00 |
R 60,000.00 |
Sales & Marketing Manager |
12 |
R 4,000.00 |
R 48,000.00 |
|
Journalist and Photographer |
12 |
R 3,000.00 |
R 36,000.00 |
|
Journalist |
12 |
R 3,000.00 |
R 36,000.00 |
|
Administrator & Bookkeeper |
12 |
R 2,500.00 |
R 30,000.00 |
|
Sub-Total |
R 210,000.00 |
|||
Office equipments |
Laptop for Editing |
1 |
R 7, 000. 00 |
R 7, 000. 00 |
Desktop computer |
2 |
R 14,000.00 |
R 14,000.00 |
|
Cameras |
2 |
R 2, 999. 00 |
R 5,998.00 |
|
Printing Machine |
1 |
R 700. 00 |
R 700. 00 |
|
Sub-Total |
R 27, 698.00 |
|||
Printing & Distribution |
Printing of 8 page newspaper @ 10 000 copies |
12 |
R 10, 669. 36 |
R128, 032. 32 |
Stipend for 2 distribution team members @R300.00 per person |
12 |
R 600.00 |
R 7,200.00 |
|
Sub-Total |
R 135,232.32 |
|||
Operational Costs |
Telephone and internet |
12 |
R 1,000,00 |
R 12,000.00 |
Office rental |
12 |
R 1, 500.00 |
R 18,000.00 |
|
Stationery |
12 |
R 300.00 |
R 3,600.00 |
|
Bank charges |
12 |
R 300.00 |
R 3, 600. 00 |
|
Audit fee |
1 |
R 10,000.00 |
R10, 000.00 |
|
Sub-Total |
R 47,200.00 |
|||
Newspaper Development & Information Technology |
Layout and design of a newspaper |
12 |
R 2, 500. 00 |
R 30, 000. 00 |
Website design |
1 |
R 5, 000. 00 |
R 5, 000. 00 |
|
Hosting |
12 |
R 1, 000.00 |
R 12, 000. 00 |
|
Maintenance |
12 |
R 1,000.00 |
R12, 000. 00 |
|
R 59, 000. 00 |
||||
Grand Total |
R 479,130.32 |
Funding breakdown for Mamre
Mamre News’ Approved Budget |
||||
Item |
Description |
Qty |
Unit Price |
Total |
Personnel Costs |
Editor |
12 |
R 5,000.00 |
R 60,000.00 |
Finance and Administration Manager |
12 |
R 3,000.00 |
R 36,000.00 |
|
Marketing and Sales Manager |
12 |
R 3,000.00 |
R 36,000.00 |
|
X2 Journalist |
12 |
R 3,000.00 |
R 72,000.00 |
|
Sub Total |
R 204,000.00 |
|||
Capital Expenses |
Laptop for Editorial work |
1 |
R 6,650.00 |
R 6,650.00 |
Desktop |
1 |
R 4,000.00 |
R 4,000.00 |
|
Cameras |
2 |
R 2,999.00 |
R 5,998.00 |
|
4 in 1 printing machine |
1 |
R 699.00 |
R 699.00 |
|
Indesign (software for layout and design of the newspaper) |
1 |
R 5,000.00 |
R 5,000.00 |
|
Sub Total |
R 22,347.00 |
|||
Printing and Distribution Costs |
8 page @ 5 000 copies |
12 |
R 7,369.50 |
R 88,434.00 |
Distribution costs of the newspaper |
12 |
R 500.00 |
R 6,000.00 |
|
Sub Total |
R 94,434.00 |
|||
Operational Costs |
Telkom line and broadband |
12 |
R 1,000.00 |
R 12,000.00 |
Stationery |
12 |
R 300.00 |
R 3,600.00 |
|
Office rental & electricity |
12 |
R 1,500.00 |
R 18,000.00 |
|
Audit fees |
1 |
R 10,000.00 |
R 10,000.00 |
|
Transport |
12 |
R 500.00 |
R 6,000.00 |
|
Insurance |
12 |
R 500.00 |
R 6,000.00 |
|
Bank charges |
12 |
R 250.00 |
R 3,000.00 |
|
Sub-Total |
R 58,600.00 |
|||
Newspaper Development & Training |
Layout and design of a newspaper |
12 |
R 2,500.00 |
R 30,000.00 |
Training in Sales and Marketing |
2 |
R 20,000.00 |
R 40,000.00 |
|
Training in Writing and Editing |
1 |
R 20,000.00 |
R 20,000.00 |
|
Website design and domain name |
1 |
R 5,000.00 |
R 5,000.00 |
|
Website Hosting |
12 |
R 1,000.00 |
R 12,000.00 |
|
Website Maintenance |
12intananceDomain nology |
R 1,000.00 |
R 12,000.00 |
|
Sub Total |
R 119,000.00 |
|||
Grand Total |
R 498,381.00 |
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
25 April 2016 - NW785
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 164 on 29 February 2016, any investigations have been launched to ascertain why the specified payments to the SA Post Office (SAPO) did not take place; if not, why not; if so, (a) what were the outcomes of such investigation(s), (b) who was responsible for the non-payment of the SAPO account, (c) how was the specified person(s) censured and (d) what mechanisms have been put in place to prevent a repetition of such an event in the future?
Reply:
No investigation was oredered on the non-payment, due to the fact that the Department was disputing the validity of the contract.
(a) Falls away;
(b) Since the invoice were issued and directed to TASIMA they were responsible for the payment of the Post Office services;
(c) Falls away;
(d) It was agreed that the invoices for those service will be billed for the Department’s account, wherein the Department will henceforth settle all the Post Office’s invoice relating to the eNaTis.
25 April 2016 - NW1070
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Police
What steps are being taken to (a) increase the capacity and (b) improve the effectiveness of the SA Police Service National Inspectorate as part of the Back to Basics strategy in order to strengthen accountability within the SA Police Service?
Reply:
Once all the steps that are being looked into are finalised , a full report will be provided.
25 April 2016 - NW1075
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) (a) How many computers did the State Information Technology Agency SOC Ltd (Sita) purchase for use by state departments for every year during the period 10 May 1994 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) what amount did the specified purchases cost in each of the specified years, (c) what was the average cost of each computer bought in each of the specified years and (d) who were the five top suppliers of the purchased computers in each of the specified years; (2) Whether Sita, in line with its mandate to achieve cost savings through scale, increase delivery capabilities and enhanced interoperability of the State’s information technology (IT) resources, has set a maximum amount for the purchase of any IT resource; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) Whether Sita has ever purchased any computers from a certain company (name and details furnished) for government use; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW 1208E
Reply:
I have been advised by SITA as follows:
1 (a) SITA SOC LTD does not purchase computers for State departments. Instead State departments purchase through a transversal contract that SITA established in 2005 on behalf of the Department of Public Service and Administration. Transaction are done under this contract are between the State departments and accredited suppliers directly.
(b) State departments purchase computers directly using the transversal contract mentioned above.
(c) See (b)
(d) Details are unknown since departments were transacting directly with the suppliers.
2. SITA negotiated a maximum price with manufacturers. The resellers will provide mark-up percentages on the maximum price negotiated with the manufacturers. The negotiated maximum price caters for cost savings through economies of scale.
3. No
25 April 2016 - NW1040
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the SA Broadcasting Corporation intends to hold elections for the best worker at the public broadcaster; if not, why not; if so, (a) what amount will be allocated as prize money for the staff members who win the election and (b) which budget will the funding be drawn from?
Reply:
Yes. The SABC has a formal Employee Recognition Award Programme which has just been recently approved. It is intended to be implemented in the year 2016/17. The staff will nominate the best employee. The nominated employees will be given different types of prizes that can range from cash, gifts, certificates, holiday packages and so on. The Programme forms part of organisational methods of recognizing excellence thereby improving the morale and performance.
a) It cannot determine in advance how much employees will get because it will depend on the categories they get voted for.
b) The organization budgets for these awards and will continue to do so based on the affordability
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
25 April 2016 - NW1032
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) Why has the water leakage problems experienced with the Gautrain project, particularly at the Rosebank station in Johannesburg, not yet been resolved, (b) when is it anticipated that the matter will be resolved, (c) what are the costs to date in this regard and (d)(i) who will bear the specified costs and (ii) why?
Reply:
(a) The portion of the Gautrain tunnel where the ingress of water is above specification and where Bombela have been ordered to carry out Tunnel Remedial Works in terms of an order of the Arbitration Federation of Southern Africa Tribunal is limited to a stretch of tunnel between Park Station and a shaft known as E2 some 2 km south of Rosebank. Bombela’s design of the Tunnel Remedial Works in this section necessary to comply with the Tribunal’s orders has reached an advanced stage. Bombela has however, in parallel, also decided to apply to the High Court to have the Tribunal’s orders to remedy the water ingress set aside. This opposing action of Bombela is currently delaying the implementation of the Tunnel Remedial Works.
(b) The matter is to be heard in the High Court on 6 and 7 June 2016. The resolution of the matter is dependent on the ruling of the Court. It is at this stage unclear how long the Court will take to make its ruling.
(c) There are no costs to date for the Province. Bombela’s cost related to the remedial works is unknown because Bombela is not obliged to make this information available to the Province.
(d) (i) Bombela must bear the costs.
(ii) Bombela is obliged, in terms of the Tribunal’s Award, to remedy the tunnel water leakage problem between Park Station and Shaft E2, at its own cost.
25 April 2016 - NW964
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Cooperative and Traditional Affairs
(1)(a) How many vacancies currently exist in each department in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, (b) what are the relevant details in each case, (c) what plans does NMBM have in place to fill the specified vacancies? (2) What are the required number of civil engineers for the specified municipality? (3) What are the relevant details of the specified municipality’s expenditure on (a) consultants, (b) legal fees and (c) marketing and communications (i) in the (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, (cc) 2013-14, (dd) 2014-15 and (ee) 2015-16 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2016?
Reply:
(1)(a)
According to the municipality, currently total number of vacant positions is 1774, out of an approved staff establishment of 7 234.
(1)(b)
The table below provides a detailed summary of the vacancies per Directorate, as provided by the municipality:
Directorate |
Vacancies |
Public Health |
290 |
Special Programmes |
14 |
Office of the Chief Operating Officer |
24 |
Infrastructure and Engineering |
523 |
Electricity and Energy |
219 |
Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture |
146 |
Municipal Manager |
5 |
Budget and Treasury |
158 |
Safety and Security |
161 |
Executive Mayor |
12 |
Human Settlements |
117 |
Corporate Services |
105 |
Total = |
1774 |
All recruitment processes were stopped with the implementation of a moratorium on the filling of vacancies on 18 June 2015, due to financial constraints.
(1) (c)
According to the Municipality, the moratorium on the filling of critical vacancies has now been uplifted. A Critical Vacancy Task Team was established in December 2015 consisting of top management in the Municipality. This Task Team has been mandated to priorize the filling of critical vacancies, especially during the 2015/16 municipal financial year.
As from 1 April 2016 to date, 150 recruitment notices are at various stages of the internal HR processes. These recruitment notices represent approximately 200 critical vacant positions. To date four adverts have been placed with a minimum of fifteen positions to go out on a weekly basis as from the end of April 2016.
(2)
According to the municipality, the required number of Civil Engineers is 5 (2 Roads, 2 Water and 1 Transport).
3 (a)
According to the Municipality, the éstimated expenditure on consultants in the financial years 2011-12, 2012-13,2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 since 1 April 2016 is R846,200 000.
See table below for expenditure per year:
FINANCIAL YEAR |
Costs of consultants R (000) |
2011/12 |
135.5 |
2012/13 |
170.9 |
2013/14 |
185.6 |
2014/15 |
191.3 |
2015/16 ( April 2016) |
162.9 |
Total |
846.2 |
(3) (b)
According to the Municipality, during the financial years in question, a total of R94 597 647 was spent on legal fees. The details per annum are provided in the table below.
Legal expenses for 2011-12; 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16
FINANCIAL YEAR |
EXPENDITURE |
2011/12 |
R15 339 703 |
2012/13 |
R14 746 821 |
2013/14 |
R17 677 108 |
2014/15 |
R22 173 641 |
2015/16 (at 19 April 2016) |
R24 660 374 |
TOTAL |
R94 597 647 |
(3) (c)
According to the Municipality, during the financial years in question, R27 439 424 was spent on marketing and communications. The details per annum are provided in the table below.
Marketing and communications expenditure for 2011-12; 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16
FINANCIAL YEAR |
EXPENDITURE |
2011/12 |
R7 150 996 |
2012/13 |
R2 718 742 |
2013/14 |
R4 714 848 |
2014/15 |
R7 152 258 |
2015/16 (at 19 April 2016) |
R5 702 580 |
Total |
R27 439 424 |