Questions and Replies
20 April 2016 - NW818
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)With reference to her reply to question 4225 on 18 December 2015, (a) which of the provinces which have been declared drought disaster areas have approved drought intervention plans in place, (b) what amount has been paid out to each specified province to date and (c) how was this money used; (2) (a) when were the specified provinces declared drought disaster areas and (b) what are the further relevant details of the gazettes in which they appeared; (3) (a) which dams in each province have reached levels below the restricted level for abstraction as per the operating rules of each dam, (b) when was this level reached, (c) how many applications were received for further abstraction past the restricted level, (d) how many applications were approved for continued abstraction despite the low levels and (e) what studies and/or assessments were conducted in each case prior to permission being granted; (4) (a) how many towns across the country have run dry from 1 June 2015 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) what are the names of (i) each town and (ii) each local municipality and (c) what interventions have been put in place in each of the specified towns?
Reply:
(1) The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province is the only province with approved Business Plan and dedicated budget for drought interventions thus far, refer to Annexure A. All other provinces are using funds which are reprioritized/adjusted within the Departmental budget.
(2) Refer to the table below for the specified provinces declared drought areas.
Province |
Date Declared |
Type of Declaration |
KwaZulu-Natal |
17 December 2014 |
Old declaration, Provincial Gazette 167 |
8 February 2016 |
Updated declaration to include 2 additional Municipalities, Provincial Gazette No 1600. |
|
North West |
24 July 2015 |
Provincial Gazette 7501 |
Free State |
4 September 2015 |
Provincial Gazette 83 |
Limpopo |
13 November 2015 |
Provincial Gazette 2630 |
Mpumalanga |
04 December 2015 |
Provincial Gazette 2619 (Not all local municipalities in the DM) |
Western Cape |
25 November 2015 |
Council Resolution |
Eastern Cape |
4 December 2015 |
Provincial Gazette 3560 Ugi Town declared a Local State of Organic Pollution |
22 January 2016 |
Provincial Gazette 3582 Council Resolutions in the following DMs: OR Tambo on 11 Jan 2016, Alfred Nzo on 17 Dec 2015. |
|
04 March 2016 |
Extension, including Ugu Town Provincial Gazette 3606. |
|
Northern Cape |
29 January 2016 |
Provincial Gazette 1983 |
(3) (a)Restrictions for Dams are applied starting from different levels for different Dams as per the Dam’s operating rules to prevent the Dams from complete failure to supply water or to prolong water supply from each Dam provided the restrictions are adhered to. For additional information on Dam Levels kindly refer to https://www.dwa.gov.za/Hydrology/Weekly/ProvinceWeek
(3)(c) No applications were received for further abstraction past the restricted level.
(3)(d) Not Applicable (N/A).
(3)(e) Annual Operating Analysis is conducted each year at the end of the rainy season to determine allocable amount for the particular year.
(4) Requesting Honorable Member to refer to NA 428 on February 2016 as this question was adequately responded to.
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20 April 2016 - NW837
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)Was the 2003 report that was commissioned by the late former Minister of Education, Mr Kader Asmal, entitled School Governance and South African Public Schools, and authored by Professor Crain Soudien ever publicly released; if not, why not; if so, when was it made publicly available; (2) will she make the so-called Soudien Report publicly available; if not, why not; if so, when will it be made publicly available?
Reply:
(1) Was the 2003 report that was commissioned by the late former Minister of Education, Mr Kader Asmal, entitled School Governance and South African Public Schools, and authored by Professor Crain Soudien ever publicly released; if not, why not; if so, when was it made publicly available;
The Ministerial Review Committee on School Governance was appointed in February 2003 by the Minister of Education, Professor Kader Asmal, to review and assess the state of school governance in public schools, with a view to make recommendations for the strengthening of the democratic model of school governance. The report was completed at the time when Professor Asmal, was handing over the Ministry to the then new Minister of the Department of Education, Minister Naledi Pandor, MP. The report was then never released to the public during the transition.
(2) Will she make the so-called Soudien Report publicly available; if not, why not; if so, when will it be made publicly available?
We will re-read the report and examine its findings and consider their relevance in the context of current developments.
20 April 2016 - NW897
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Has she earned any additional income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, since her appointment as Minister; if so, (a) when, (b) how much did she earn, (c) from which businesses and (d) for what work; (2) whether her (a) spouse, (b) children and (c) close family earned income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, through her 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) No, I have not earned any additional income from any businesses.
(2) No, no members of my family have earned any additional income from any businesses doing business with government.
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20 April 2016 - NW1125
Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Whether he can provide an update with regard to the letter that he addressed to Mr R W T Chance, dated 15 October 2015, indicating that an investigation into allegations of corruption in the Cooperative Incentive Scheme was ongoing, and when completed relevant information would be shared with Parliament?
Reply:
The dti Internal Audit unit conducted an investigation and did not obtain evidence to support the allegations of corruption in the Cooperative Incentive Scheme. The letter with relevant information was sent to Mr Chance on the 16th January 2016.
20 April 2016 - NW835
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)(a) How many schools across the country have introduced Mandarin as an optional subject since the start of the 2016 school year, (b) (i) what is the name of each specified school and (ii) which province is it situated in and (c) how many schools does her department envisage will offer Mandarin as an optional subject in the next five academic years and (d) which schools are earmarked to introduce Mandarin in the next five academic years; (2) (a) with reference to her reply to question 3645 on 19 October 2015, how many Chinese teachers have been brought to South Africa to teach Mandarin in our schools to date, (b) what was the cost of (i) relocating the specified teachers and (ii) paying their salaries and (c) is this cost borne by (i) her department, (ii) the Provincial Government concerned or (iii) another source in each case providing the relevant details; (3) how many South African teachers (a) are currently qualified to teach Mandarin, (b) will be trained to teach Mandarin in the next five academic years and (c) will be sent to China to learn how to teach Mandarin in the specified period?
Reply:
- (a) There are 15 schools across the country which are offering Mandarin using the CAPS (Second Additional Language) curriculum.
(b)
1(b)(i) Name of School |
1(b) (ii) Province |
|
1 |
Arcadia Primary School |
Gauteng |
2 |
Pretoria High School for Girls |
Gauteng |
3 |
Willowridge High School |
Gauteng |
4 |
Hoȅrskool Die Wilgers |
Gauteng |
5 |
The Glen High School |
Gauteng |
6 |
Reddford House |
Gauteng |
7 |
Emthunzini Primary School |
Gauteng |
8 |
Moraoma Primary School |
Gauteng |
9 |
J.Kekana High School |
Gauteng |
10 |
Jefta Mahlangu High School |
Gauteng |
11 |
Worcester Gymnasium |
Western Cape |
12 |
Westford High School |
Western Cape |
13 |
Western Cape MST Academy |
Western Cape |
14 |
Diocesan School for Girls |
Eastern Cape |
15 |
Kearsney College |
KwaZulu-Natal |
(c) In the next five years, it is envisaged that 500 schools will offer Mandarin as a Second Additional Language.
(d) Schools have not been earmarked as yet.
2. (a) To date, two new teachers have been brought in for the pilot programme. Three more teachers are currently in the process of
being brought into the country.
(b)(i) The relocation arrangement of these teachers is, according to the China-South Africa agreement, and is paid by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Hence the Department of Basic Education has no data on this item.
(ii) The salaries are being paid by the PRC.
(c)(i) Salaries are not being borne by the Department of Basic Education.
(ii) No costs are carried by the Provincial Education Departments.
(iii) No other party is involved in paying for salaries.
3. (a) Currently there is one South African teacher who is qualified to teach Mandarin.
(b) It is envisaged that 100 teachers per year will be trained in the next five years.
(c) 100 teachers will be sent to China per year for purposes of methodological and cultural enrichment.
20 April 2016 - NW1074
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether the policy on the use of personal computers by inmates studying toward formal educational qualifications was recently amended; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) why and (b) what (i) are the relevant details and (ii) is the effect of the specified amendment(s) on the specified inmates’ usage of personal computers in their studies?
Reply:
(a) The Department is in the process of amending the Formal Education Policy and Procedures.
(b) The relevant details will be communicated as soon as the policy is approved.
20 April 2016 - NW859
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
When is the community of Siyancuma in the Northern Cape, Huhudi and Ipeleng in North West and Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality in Free State going to get water?
Reply:
The responsibility to provide water to households in the Municipalities lies with the respective Water Service Authorities in the different provinces as follows:
(a) Northern Cape: Pixley ka Seme District Municipality
(b) North West Province: Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality
(c) Free State Province: Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
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20 April 2016 - NW1051
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether he has been requested to commission legal advice with regard to certain persons (names furnished) about possible legal consequences of travelling to Zurich, Switzerland for Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) related business; if not, has he volunteered legal advice to the specified persons in this regard; if so, (a) who requested him to commission such advice, (b) what was the detailed request in respect of each specified person, (c) on what date(s) were such requests submitted to his department, (d) what was the department’s advice and (e) what were the reasons for providing such advice in each case; 2) whether his department has been in contact with FIFA regarding questions that they sent to the specified persons in relation to the US$10 million paid for the Diaspora Legacy Programme; if not, why not; if so, (a) when did his department contact FIFA, (b) what requests and submissions did his department make to FIFA and (c) what was FIFA’s response in each case; 3) whether his department has contacted (a) the office of the United States Attorney-General (USAG), (b) the Federal Bureau of Investigation and/or (c) any other US-based law enforcement authority about the identity of the two South African nationals identified as co-conspirators in the USAG’s indictment on corruption and vote-buying in FIFA World Cup bids; if not, why not; if so, what was the (i) nature and (ii) content of the interactions he had with any of the US-based law enforcement authorities?
Reply:
- No. I was neither approached by the Minister of Sports and Recreation nor volunteered to commission legal advice about possible legal consequences of travelling to Zurich, Switzerland for Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) related business.
- To date, the Department only received a copy of an indictment against fourteen (14) accused persons. No South African is listed as an accused person. Twenty five (25) persons are referred to, in the indictment, as co-conspirators. The co-conspirators are referred to as #1 to #25. Their names are not revealed in the indictment. It is stated that their names are known to the Grand Jury. The following details of the alleged South African co-conspirators are provided in the indictment:
- #15 was a high-ranking official of the 2006 and 2010 South African World Cup Bid Committee and member of the local South African Organizing Committee; and
- #16 was also a high-ranking official of the 2006 and 2010 South African World Cup Bid Committee and member of the local South African Organizing Committee.
To date, the Department did not receive any further communication regarding the matter from the authorities of the United States of America.
The Department is not aware of any questions sent to any persons.
3. The Department did not contact the authorities of the United State of America. The indictment was forwarded to the Ministers of Sports and Recreation, International Relations and Cooperation, and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation for their information and consideration for the way forward.
20 April 2016 - NW831
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) How many students have been funded through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in each financial year since its inception, (b) what is the detailed breakdown in terms of how many of the specified students were at (i) universities, (ii) technical colleges and (iii) any other higher education institutions and (c) how many students funded by NSFAS (i) were studying, (ii) graduated and (iii) dropped out in the specified financial years; (2) of the specified students who dropped out while receiving funding from NSFAS, what amount (a) was spent by NSFAS to fund these students, (b) has been paid back to NSFAS by the relevant students, (c) is still owed to NSFAS, and (d) has been written off by NSFAS?
Reply:
1 (a) The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has funded 1 700 533, students in public universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and other institutional types as required by various funders that have partnered with NSFAS. In 2007, the NSFAS legislative mandate was expanded to include the responsibility for granting and administering bursaries to students at public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (former Further Education and Training) colleges. From 1991 to 1995, through the then TEFSA and Kagiso Trust, funds were provided to private institutions and from 2004, NSFAS paid other public institutions such as the National Institute of Education: Mpumalanga and Northern Cape, which have since been disestablished on 7 November 2014.
(b) A breakdown per year is provided below.
Year |
|
|
|
1991 |
7 240 |
1 |
|
1992 |
14 160 |
11 |
|
1993 |
20 811 |
82 |
|
1994 |
28 260 |
28 |
|
1995 |
43 876 |
10 |
|
1996 |
72 788 |
||
1997 |
70 574 |
||
1998 |
75 764 |
||
1999 |
75 344 |
||
2000 |
83 251 |
||
2001 |
80 603 |
||
2002 |
86 147 |
||
2003 |
96 552 |
||
2004 |
98 813 |
74 |
|
2005 |
106 852 |
78 |
|
2006 |
108 416 |
119 |
|
2007 |
113 616 |
12 283 |
509 |
2008 |
117 766 |
35 353 |
678 |
2009 |
135 202 |
55 174 |
664 |
2010 |
148 387 |
61 706 |
498 |
2011 |
144 757 |
114 971 |
341 |
2012 |
194 504 |
188 182 |
428 |
2013 |
194 923 |
220 978 |
464 |
2014 |
186 150 |
228 642 |
10 |
2015 |
173 885 (still to be audited) |
235 446 (still to be audited) |
- |
(c) NSFAS does not hold a complete data set on dropouts, and is currently augmenting this data from data sources such as the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS). NSFAS, in collaboration with the Department, is currently in the process of conducting a full cohort study looking at cohorts of students from 2005 through to 2014. It is expected that the results from this study will be finalised by the end of June 2016.
Stellenbosch University conducted a cohort study for NSFAS in 2012, which revealed that 34% of the first-time entering student cohort for the 2000 academic year had qualified, 29% were still studying and 37% had dropped out. After a full nine years, 55% of this same cohort had qualified, 6% was still studying and 38% had dropped out.
This study goes on to conclude that non-funded students have a slightly higher drop-out and lower qualification rate, with 48% having completed their qualification, 6% still studying and 46% having dropped out. These figures are consistent with figures released annually by the Council on Higher Education, which includes both NSFAS funded and non-funded students.
2 (a)–(c) In respect to students who received NSFAS loans while studying and dropped out without completing their undergraduate degrees, NSFAS has 247 913 active debtor students. These students have repaid R1.8 billion with an outstanding debt of R4.7 billion.
2 (d) NSFAS only writes off debts for students that are deceased, as confirmed through the Department of Home Affairs.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 831 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
20 April 2016 - NW821
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What are the current phosphate levels of the Inanda Dam near Hillcrest in KwaZulu-Natal and (b) what measures have been taken to reduce the prevalence of toxic green-blue algae which is a threat to the water quality of the specified dam?
Reply:
(a) The current phosphate levels of the Inanda Dam near Hillcrest in KwaZulu-Natal is 40 µg/l.
(b) Inanda Dam receives flow from the Msunduzi River. The Mvoti to Mzimkulu Classification Study has highlighted the need to improve water quality of the Msunduzi River citing nutrients as a variable requiring improvement. Hotspots contributing to poor water quality in this river system have been identified and the Msunduzi Municipality together with Duzi-Umgeni Conservation Trust, and my Department engages in monitoring all the identified hotspot areas. There has also been the installation of Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTV) which operate 24 hours to identify surcharging manholes. Water quality monitoring is done on a weekly basis on both downstream and upstream of problematic manholes and pump stations along the Msunduzi River and its tributaries. My Department has also increased the frequency of inspections of hotspot areas.
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20 April 2016 - NW955
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Has (a) she and/or (b) her 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:
No, neither myself nor the Deputy Minister have met with any member employee and/or close associate of the Gupta family and/or attended any meeting with the specified persons at the Gupta’s Saxonwold Estate in Johannesburg or anywhere else since taking office.
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20 April 2016 - NW822
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With regard to the water quality of the (a) Umbilo, (b) Palmiet and (c) Vungu rivers in KwaZulu-Natal, (i) what are the greatest risks in each case, (ii) are these risks being monitored and (iii) what action is being taken to reduce these risks?
Reply:
(i) There is a need to improve on the microbial quality of the Umbilo River, the nutrient levels of the Palmiet River and in the Vungu River system, nutrients and microbial quality requires improvement.
(ii) Yes, these river systems are being monitored.
(iii) My Department, as well as the eThekwini Municipality has increased the frequency of inspections of hotspot areas to enable early detection of potential problems and allow for swift corrective action. The Department also engages with the Ugu District Municipality at the Ugu Coastal Management Committee where issues relating to pollution are addressed. The Department, together with the respective Municipality, ensures that all the sources of pollution are addressed timeously.
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20 April 2016 - NW916
Gardee, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
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
20 April 2016 - NW913
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(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:
I wish to refer the Honourable Member to the Office of Registrar of Member’s Interest in Parliament where I have made submissions since becoming a Minister.
20 April 2016 - NW820
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to the Msunduzi River Sewer Project which is a joint partnership between the Duzi-Umgeni Conservation Trust and the Msunduzi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, (a) what is the E-coli count of the tests conducted on the river since 1 April 2015, (b) how many incidents of sewerage pollution have been reported over the specified period, (c) what action has been taken against the identified polluters and (d) what remedial action has been taken to deal with the environmental impact of this sewerage pollution in each case?
Reply:
(a) The E. coli counts of the tests conducted on the Msunduzi River between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2016 range from 1 313 counts per 100ml to 1 000 000 counts per 100ml.
(b) There were approximately thirteen (13) pollution incidents reported to my Department.
(c) My Department engaged the identified polluters and requested that corrective measures be taken. Based on the severity of the pollution incident, my Department issued the identified polluters with Section 19 non-compliance notices in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998).
(d) The Mvoti to Mzimkulu Classification Study has highlighted the need to improve water quality of the Msunduzi River citing nutrients as a variable requiring improvement. Hotspots contributing to poor water quality in this river system have been identified, and the Msunduzi Municipality together with Duzi-Umgeni Conservation Trust, and my Department engages in monitoring all the identified hotspot areas. There has also been the installation of Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTV) which operate 24 hours to identify surcharging manholes and allow for swift response and corrective action. Water quality monitoring is done on a weekly basis on both downstream and upstream of problematic manholes and pump stations along the Msunduzi River and its tributaries. My Department has also increased the frequency of inspections of hotspot areas.
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19 April 2016 - NW1016
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism
Does his department intend to cut down on the number of its SA Tourism offices located abroad with a view to preventing duplication of services; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) which offices and (b) by what date?
Reply:
No, the department does not intend to cut down the number of SA Tourism offices.
(a) SA Tourism continuously looks at adopting the most effective operating model in each market that allows for maximum spend in-market, on both the traveller and trade. This approach includes setting up physical country offices in core markets, the hub approach, operating virtual offices, and General Marketing Agencies (GMAs). Any office closures are considered on this principle.
(b) South African Tourism’s physical office in Milan will be closed in the 2016/17 financial year to maximise marketing investments across the entire South Europe territory. The Italian market will be serviced through a virtual office reporting into South Europe Hub Office based in France.
19 April 2016 - NW889
Matshobeni, Ms A to ask the Minister of Tourism
(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:
- (a) No
(b) No
(c) No
(d) No
(2)
|
|
(c ) Close family |
|
(i) When |
No |
N/A |
No |
(ii)How much |
No |
N/A |
No |
(iii)Which Business |
No |
N/A |
No |
(iv)For what work ? |
No |
N/A |
No |
19 April 2016 - NW127
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to his reply to question 4179 on 14 December 2015, and with respect to his department’s post on his department’s official Facebook page on 12 December 2012, what was the nature of the relationship between the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) and the Dambuza Community Development Trust (Dambuza) in respect of the project referred to in the specified post as the Ceta-Dambuza Community Trust Project; (2) did any other Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) have a relationship similar to the relationship between CETA and Dambuza and/or any of its subsidiaries in the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2015; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case (a) which SETA(s) had such a relationship with Dambuza or the relevant subsidiary, (b) what amount did each specified SETA pay to Dambuza or the relevant subsidiary as a result of that relationship and (c) what services were rendered as a result of the respective relationship; (3) does each specified SETA have a record of (a) how many students were trained as a result of projects arising from the specified relationships, (b) the fields in which the students were trained and (c) the accredited authority that offered the specified training; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) did each specified SETA request information with respect to the identity of the (a) chief executive officer of the trust and (b) board members; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
- This relationship was one of discretionary grant funding in line with CETA’s discretionary grant policy.
2.1 AgriSeta did not disburse funds during the period under consideration, and
2.2 As of 31 December 2015, an amount of R6, 568 929.26 was paid by CETA which includes disbursements and learner stipends.
(a) Name of SETA |
(b) Line items paid |
|
|
Construction Education and Training Authority |
Learner Stipend |
R1 581 840 |
Learnerships |
Administration fees |
R 236 200 |
||
Learning material |
R 94 200 |
||
Facilitation |
R140 500 |
||
Assessments |
R46 500 |
||
Internal moderations |
R6 700 |
||
Toolkit |
R73 600 |
||
Consumables |
R480 000 |
||
Protective clothing |
R60 000 |
||
Learner Stipend |
R1 147 017 |
Apprenticeships (First year) |
|
Learning materials |
R47 000 |
||
Administration fees (R300 X 12 months) |
R257 400 |
||
Facilitation (R500 p/m X 4) |
R172 000 |
||
Assessments (R500 X 2) |
R0 |
||
Internal moderations (R350 X 2) |
R0 |
||
Mentorship (R500 p/m X 8) |
R 257 000 |
||
Toolkit |
R0 |
||
Consumables (R1600 X 3 months) |
R 150 400 |
||
Protective Clothing |
R 56 400 |
||
Learner Stipend |
R 1 045 650 |
Apprenticeships (Second year) |
|
Learning Materials |
R0 |
||
Administration (R300 x 12 months) |
R 223 900 |
||
Facilitation (R500 p/m x 4) |
R 142 500 |
||
Assessments (R500 x 2) |
R0 |
||
Internal Moderations (R350 x 2) |
R0 |
||
Mentorship (R500 p/m x 8) |
R 232 000 |
||
Toolkit |
R0 |
||
Consumables (R1600 x 3) |
R0 |
||
Protective clothing |
R 42 600 |
3. Yes, the information is tabulated below:
SETA |
|
|
|
CETA |
94 |
Leanerships |
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations |
74 |
Apprenticeship: Bricklaying |
||
25 |
Short Skills Programmes (Plumbing) |
||
25 |
Short Skills Programmes (Carpentry) |
||
25 |
Short Skills Programmes (Masonry) |
||
TOTAL |
243 |
4. The due diligence undertaken in the ordinary course would reveal the details sought and more.
Compiler/Contact persons:
Ext:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 127 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
19 April 2016 - NW936
Bhanga, Mr BM to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Has (a) she and/or (b) her 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.
19 April 2016 - NW632
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Energy
In view of the fact that the country’s reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear energy is not sustainable for its future energy needs, what (a) is her department doing to make it possible to generate our energy from wind and solar energy and (b) initiatives has her department embarked on to achieve this goal?
Reply:
a) In order to meet the country’s energy demand now and in the future in a reliable, cost effective and sustainable manner, the promulgated Integrated Resource Plan outlines a generation (energy) mix to follow. In addition to fossil fuel, nuclear and hydro power, the plan envisages that by year 2030, 17.6GW will be from renewable energy. This includes wind and solar technologies.
b) The Department runs a world renowned Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme which to date has procured around 6.2 GW of renewable energy from wind and solar power. Additional determination for 6.3 GW of renewable energy was issued by the Minister in concurrence with the regulator (NERSA) during the last quarter of 2015/16 financial year. Preparations for the procurement of this energy in line with system requirements, is underway.
19 April 2016 - NW900
Ntobongwana, Ms P to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(1)Has she earned any additional income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, since her appointment as Minister; if so, (a) when, (b) how much did she earn, (c) from which businesses and (d) for what work; (2) whether her (a) spouse, (b) children and (c) close family earned income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, through her 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) No.
(2) No.
19 April 2016 - NW738
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)Whether his department was using any sustained intelligence driven investigation to uncover corrupt officials in his department who were working in cahoots with criminals and organised syndicates to (a) steal identities and (b) breach security devices built into Smart ID cards; if not, why not; if so, (i) what has been the rate of success for each office during the period 1 January 2014 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (ii) to what extent is the specified problems being eliminated; (2) whether his department has a dedicated office that is staffed by specialists where persons who have had their identity stolen can go in order to have their nightmare ended without being shunted from pillar to post year after year; if not, why not; if so, where is the specified office(s) situated?
Reply:
- Yes. The department does have sustained intelligence driven integrated efforts with the Law Enforcement Agencies aimed at detecting corrupt practices by officials of the department who collude with criminals and organised syndicates to defraud DHA systems and processes.
The cases of identity theft that were dealt with by the department were isolated incidents, for instance, the Metro police official who was arrested for misrepresentation of the Late Registration of birth process by furnishing false details and acquired a RSA ID, following which he was appointed as a traffic officer. The Late Registration of Birth is a process that is afforded to people who could not have registered birth at an early stage for whatever reason. To this date, there has been no breach of the security devices built into the Smart ID Card.
Detection mechanisms and process reviews are conducted regularly in the areas of Asylum Seeker Management, ID Smart Card, Supply Chain Management, IT Modernisation and Permitting with the view of identifying corruption and security loopholes and developing mitigating strategies to address these shortfalls.
During the 2015/ 16 financial year, forty two (42) arrests were carried out for fraud and corruption. Officials constitute 57% of the arrested while non-officials make 43%.
(2) As part of government‘s Minimum Anti-Corruption Capacity requirement, the department has a dedicated anti-Corruption Unit where fraud and corruption is reported and investigated. Reporting mechanisms are the National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800701701 and email address: report.corruption @dha.gov.za.
18 April 2016 - NW962
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)(a) How many companies have invested in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (Coega IDZ) in Port Elizabeth in each year since its opening, (b) how many persons are employed by each of the specified companies, (c) what is the value of each investment and (d) what are the details of the incentives offered to each company; (2) how many (a) direct and (b) indirect jobs were created at the Coega IDZ (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?NW1091E
Reply:
(1)(a) Although the Coega IDZ was designated in 2002, it only began receiving investments in 2006. This was largely due to the fact that it took longer to set up the IDZ and also that some of the earmarked investments never materialised. Accordingly, the number of companies that have invested in the Coega IDZ in each year since its opening is as follows:
Year |
Number of investors |
2006 |
2 |
2007 |
1 |
2008 |
4 |
2009 |
2 |
2010 |
6 |
2011 |
1 plus 1 expansion |
2012 |
3 |
2013 |
5 plus 1 expansion |
2014 |
4 |
2015 |
4 |
TOTAL |
33 |
(1)(b) Number of persons employed by each company:
The Coega IDZ has a total of 33 operational investments resulting in a total of 7 174 direct jobs in the zone. The average number of direct jobs per investment stands at 224,2 jobs per investment project. The lowest number of jobs in a single investment project is 9; while the largest number of jobs created in a single investment project is 1 783. (See Annexure “A” for ease of reference)
(1)(c) Value of investments
The Coega IDZ has a total of 33 operational investments resulting in a total investment value of over R6,4 billion. The biggest single investment in the zone is R3, 5 billion, while the smallest single investment is R5 million. The average value of investment per investment project currently stands at R183, 5 million.
(1)(d) Details of incentives offered to each company
According to our records, only 12 companies in the Coega IDZ received incentives from the dti and the details are as follows: (See Annexure A)
Company |
MCEP |
EIP |
BPS |
AIS |
Agni Steels |
R9, 473, 700.00 |
|||
FAW |
R 54,663,648.00 |
|||
DCD WindTowers |
R6, 442, 354.00 |
|||
Coega Dairy |
R13,784,340.00 |
|||
Cape Concentrates |
R6, 322, 266.00 |
|||
Grupo Antolin |
R7, 638, 991.00 |
|||
Famous Brands |
R1, 078, 256.00 |
|||
WNS |
R 87,293,326.00 |
|||
Faurecia |
R11,757,623.00 |
R 7, 971, 800.00 |
||
Rehau |
R 49,883,773.00 |
|||
Benteler |
R17,715, 213.00 |
|||
Inergy |
R1, 771, 259.00 |
|||
Q-Plus |
R1, 181, 605.00 |
(2)(a) Number of direct jobs created at Coega IDZ during (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, (cc) 2013-14, (dd) 2014-15 and (ee) 2015-16 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2016 is as follows:
Year |
Number of Direct Jobs |
2011 |
1 138 |
2012 |
510 |
2013 |
1 154 |
2014 |
667 |
2015 |
152 |
TOTAL |
3 621 |
(2)(b) Number of indirect jobs created at Coega IDZ during (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, (cc) 2013-14, (dd) 2014-15 and (ee) 2015-16 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2016?
The number of indirect jobs created through the Coega IDZ investments since 2011 is not available, as the department still has to commission an impact study of the SEZ Programme since 2011.
15 April 2016 - NW807
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)When is she going to institute an investigation into alleged transgressions of the provisions of the Defence Act, Act 42 of 2002, in respect of the (a) criteria used to employ persons as members of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) Reserve Force and (b)(i) process and (ii) procedures involved in being employed as a SANDF Reserve Force member; (2) (a) why are only certain SANDF Reserve Force members employed while others are not afforded an opportunity, (b) why are SANDF Reserve Force members who are in service not rotated and (c) how is the period of employment as a Reserve Force member determined; (3) whether principles of fairness are implemented in the employment of the SANDF Reserve Force members, or is there good cause to believe that discrimination has been practiced in this regard; (4) whether SANDF Reserve Force members are allowed to apply for military veterans’ benefits while not being employed by the SANDF; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. At this stage there is no intention to launch an investigation.
2. (a) The Services are in control of the Reserves and call-ups are managed according to specific requirements over a specified period of time and for a particular number of people or particular rank requirements as determined by the Services and some Divisions within the structures of the Department of Defence. Such call-ups are largely controlled by the availability of financial resources.
(b) Rotation of Reserve Force members is encouraged at all times and the departmental policies do make provision for such in order to give members a fair opportunity to receive a call-up. This requirement is not always met accordingly due to budgetary constraints.
(c) The period of call-ups is determined according to the purpose and type of call-up, whether it is on a continuous or non- continuous basis and for the duration. The duration for external deployments is normally over 12 months and internal deployments over 6 months. In both cases, a period for pre- deployment training is also scheduled. Specialist skills are utilised according to departmental needs.
3. Reserve Force service is a voluntary service and the department always strives for the principles of fairness as a rule regarding Reserve Force utilisation. However, the current economic situation and the high unemployment rate place pressure on the unemployed Reserve Force member to become desperate for a call-up and would therefore always be regarded as not being treated fairly with no call-up. The Services do have a monitoring system in place to review Reserve Force utilisation on a quarterly basis.
4. According to policy requirements, Reserve Force members that are active in service are not allowed to be part of the Military Veterans and are not entitled to such benefits. The current practice is that members who would like to be registered on the Military Veterans Database in order to be entitled to the benefits thereof would officially request to resign from active Reserve Force service or be removed from the Reserve Force database.
15 April 2016 - NW143
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(a) What is the (i) status and (ii) capacity of each provincial office of her department and (b) why was there an under spending on provincial offices in the 2014-15 financial year?
Reply:
(a) (i) In each of the nine provinces, a Provincial Coordinator and Assistant have been appointed and they are placed in provinces. The challenge for the Department of Military Veterans (DMV) is the reliance on the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the procurement of office space. Since 2013 the DMV has been engaging with the DPW on office space.
In the interim, the DMV has submitted requests to various entities for the provision of office space. At present, the provincial coordinators are housed in various venues.
- Eastern Cape: The Provincial Offices are currenlty housed at the East London City Hall
- Free State: Temporarily housed in the DoD sick bay at Tempe Military Base in Bloemfontein
- Gauteng: Temporarily housed at the DMV head office in Pretoria
- KwaZulu-Natal: The Provincial Coordinators are housed in a very small office at the sickbay in Pietermaritzburg
- Mpumalanga: Temporarily housed in an DoD military sick bay in Nelspruit
- Limpopo: Temporarily housed at the military base in Polokwane
- Northern Cape: Housed at the military base in Kimberley
- North West: Provincial Offices are temporarily in the old Premier’s Offices, Mafikeng
- Western Cape: Office of the Director-General (10 floor, Parliament Towers, Plein Street, Cape Town)
The DPW has reported that office space has been now sourced and secured in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and North West Provinces. The DMV national Office will visit the spaces during April 2016 to assess compliance with the DMV specifications and to determine occupancy date. Once this has been established, the DMV will commence with providing additional human resources and required office resources at these offices. The DMV shall do the same in other provinces as space becomes available.
(b) The underspend on provincial offices in the 2014-15 financial year was a result of the lack of adequate capacity in provincial offices.
15 April 2016 - NW748
Mncwango, Mr MA to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(a) How many soldiers are deployed in the (i) Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and (ii) Kruger National Park, (b) what are their duties in each specified game park, (c) how often are the specified soldiers deployed in such duties, (d) do the specified duties include night patrols and (e) how are the specified soldiers armed?
Reply:
The questions raised here have potential to compromise the operational integrity of the SANDF with regard to force deployment; force movement and tactical planning.
It is however suffice to say that the SANDF deploys in the National Campaign against Rhino poaching in support of other government departments as part of its constitutional mandate.
15 April 2016 - NW137
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
What are the (a) names of the members of the Ministerial Task Team appointed by her to effect a turnaround strategy for her department, (b)(i) terms of reference and (ii) time frames for the specified task team and (c) cost implications for employing the specified task team?
Reply:
(a)
- Steering Committee
- Mr S. Majombozi
- Ms S. Rabkin
- Mr S. Sokhela
- Mr S. Hamilton
- Lt Gen (Ret) J. Nkonyane
- Resource Panel (part time)
- Ms S. Hlapolosa
- Mr T. Kubu
- Mr U.Abrahamse
- Brig Gen (Ret) M.R. Fihla
- Ms N. Motlhatlhane"
- Ms N. Mkwanazi
- Maj Gen (Ret) K. Mokoape
- Mr D. Nadison
- Dr S. Zikalala
(b) The turn-around strategy is to focus on the following areas: procurement; organisational structure of the Department; financial accounting and the legislative mandate in addition it has various work streams which deal with rolling out of benefits to military veterans.
e.g. 1)health and education,; 2, Policy development; 3 Cleaning up of the database.
(ii) The task team has been established from 01 September 2015 to 31 December 2016.
(c) The Steering Committee is paid on the basis of meetings bases on National Treasury determination which is amended annually.
15 April 2016 - NW363
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
With reference to President Jacob G Zuma’s undertaking in his State of the Nation Address delivered on 12 February 2015, that the Government will set aside 30% of appropriate categories of state procurement for purchasing from Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs), co-operatives, as well as township and rural enterprises, what percentage of the total procurement of (a) her department and (b) every entity reporting to her went to (i) SMMEs and (ii) co-operatives from 1 April 2015 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?
Reply:
1. The following percentage of the total procurement of (a) the Minister for Defence and Military Veterans department and (b) every entity reporting to her went to (i) SMME’s and (ii) co-operatives from 1 April 2015 to 26 February 2016 was 50.7%.
15 April 2016 - NW557
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)Whether, with reference to her reply to oral question 488 on 28 October 2015, there are any plans in place to reintegrate former SA Cape Corps (SACC) members into the SA National Defence Force; if not, (a) why not and (b) what alternative remedy will be considered in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) (a) what is the status of her department’s process to formally recognise the SACC as an official former military body and (b) by when is it expected to be finalised?
Reply:
At this stage nothing has changed, the integration process under the Termination of Integration Intake Act 2001 terminated on 31 March 2002.
15 April 2016 - NW396
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)Whether R 800 million was moved from the SA National Defence Force’s (SANDF) budget to pay Deloitte to do an audit of SANDF’s battle preparedness; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what were the (i) motivation and (ii) objectives of the specified audit, (b) why does the SANDF not have the capacity to perform the specified audit itself, (c) why was Deloitte contracted to perform the specified audit, (d) when did (i) she and (ii) her department approve the specified audit and (e) what procurement processes were followed before appointing the specified company; (2) whether there are any higher priorities for spending the funds instead of the specified audit, especially in the face of constant complaints that not enough funding is provided to among other things South Africa’s contribution to peacekeeping forces in Africa; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details for prioritising the specified audit?
Reply:
It is hereby confirmed that no funding was provided nor was any payment made for the amount of RM800 to Deloitte.
15 April 2016 - NW471
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)With reference to her reply to question 3524 on 19 October 2015, and subsequent reports that the procurement of a new VIP jet by Armaments Corporation of SA for use by the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma, has commenced, (a) what is the status of this procurement process and (b) when will the (i) Joint Standing Committee on Defence and (ii) the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans be briefed by her on the progress made with the procurement process to date; (2) whether the procurement of the specified VIP jet will be funded from the Special Defence Account; if not, how will the specified jet be funded; if so, what steps will be taken to ensure that the specified VIP jet will be procured at the lowest possible cost given the country’s current dire economic situation; (3) how much (a) has been budgeted for the new VIP jet and (b) will it cost?
Reply:
The Department established a Task Team comprising relevant units of the department, the Airforce and Armscor to advise on the most viable and suitable acquisition option including cost implications thereof for this project.
The Task Team already issued public communication on the progress in this regard during a press briefing in November 2015.
15 April 2016 - NW809
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(a) How many SA National Defence Force Reserve Force members were employed at the Joint Tactical Headquarters in Mpumalanga in the (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 and (iii) 2014-15 financial years and (b) which of the specified members’ services were employed on a continuous basis (i) for six months or less, (ii) between six and twelve months, (iii) between 12 and 18 months, (iv) between 18 and 24 months, (v) between 24 and 30 months and (vi) between 30 and 36 months?NW928
Reply:
The total number Reserves that were called-up up at the Joint Tactical Headquarters and Ops Corona in Mpumalanga during the financial years 2012/2013, 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 is indicated in the table below:
CALL-UP CATEGORIES (Months) |
NUMBER OF MEMBERS CALLED-UP (Individuals utilised) |
FY 2012/2013-2014/2015 |
|
0-6 |
2 601 |
6-12 |
1 712 |
12-18 |
417 |
18-24 |
89 |
24-30 |
8 |
30-36 |
0 |
TOTAL |
4 827 |
15 April 2016 - NW744
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)Whether any burglary has occurred at the Quarter Master at the Saldanha Military Base since 1 January 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (a) when each burglary occurred, (b) what was stolen during each burglary, (c) what was the cost of each burglary and (d) whether any transgressors were caught; (2) whether she will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
1. (a) Seventeen incidents of theft occurred at the Quarter Master at Saldanha Military Base between 2011 and 2016
(b) Items stolen comprise mainly clothing, IT equipment and fire extinguishers.
(c) Items stolen were valued at approximately R100 555.58
(d) Between 2011 and 2013 six civilians were apprehended and found guilty in the Vredenburg Magistrate’s court. Fourteen police investigations are not yet concluded.
2. No
15 April 2016 - NW599
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)How many of the three submarines of the SA Navy are currently operational; (2) whether any of the submarines are currently in the dry dock for maintenance; if so, (a) which submarines, (b)(i) from which date in each case they have been in the dry dock and (ii) what is the reason for that in each case and (c) what is the cost of the maintenance work on each individual submarine; (3) whether she will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
1. The three submarines are currently operational.
2. Not applicable
3. NO
15 April 2016 - NW749
Mncwango, Mr MA to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)With reference to the soldiers who are deployed in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and the Kruger National Park, what are the set rules of engagement (a) if deployed soldiers should come face to face with poachers and (b) regarding the tracking of suspected poachers; (2) what distances along the fences and/or borders of the specified game parks do the soldiers patrol (a) during the day and (b) at night on duty; (3) whether an officer of higher rank is involved in each patrol in order to ensure that the specified soldiers carry out their duties?
Reply:
The questions raised here have potential to compromise the operational integrity of the SANDF with regard to force deployment; force movement and tactical planning.
It is however suffice to say that the SANDF deploys in the National Campaign against Rhino poaching in support of other government departments as part of its constitutional mandate.
15 April 2016 - NW750
Mncwango, Mr MA to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)With reference to the soldiers who are deployed in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and the Kruger National Park, who (a) has taken over the chain of command from a certain person (name and details furnished) in the Kruger National Park and (b) leads the military exercises in KwaZulu-Natal; (2) are the soldiers and rangers who are employed by the Government well-equipped to withstand a poacher’s bullet; (3) does the Government pay for life insurance for the specified soldiers and rangers who endanger their lives daily and who have families to care for; (4) (a) do the specified soldiers and rangers work from 8 am to 5 pm daily and (b) do they engage in any night patrols?
Reply:
The questions raised here have potential to compromise the operational integrity of the SANDF with regard to force deployment; force movement and tactical planning.
It is however suffice to say that the SANDF deploys in the National Campaign against Rhino poaching in support of other government departments as part of its constitutional mandate.
15 April 2016 - NW556
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
Whether there has been (a) any agreement and/or (b) any meetings between her and the Amabutho Royal Defence Force; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(a) and (b) NO
15 April 2016 - NW144
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)How does her department justify the poor achievement of targets in all of its programmes with regard to its budget expenditure of 91,7% in the 2014-15 financial year; (2) whether the lack of (a) competent and/or (b) professional staff members in her department impacted on these under-achievements for the specified financial year; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)
(a) Programme 1: Out of 14 targets planned, 10 targets were achieved and these constituted to 71% achievement. The department is at the moment fast tracking the recruitment process to ensure that all vacant funded posts are filled and the appointment the TSI to fast track and develop a turnaround strategy to ensure achievement of targets is still ongoing.
(b) Programme 2: Out of five targets planned, 2 targets were achieved which constituted to 40% achievement. The dependency of the department on other sister department to dispense benefits to Military Veterans (MVs) also creates a threat to achieve the targets as planned (like housing, education etc.).
(c) Programme 3: Out of six targets planned, 3 targets were achieved which constituted to 50% achievement. The department is in the process of serious engagements with identified Stakeholders to address this impasse of dispensing the benefits to the relevant bona fide MVs.
(2) As indicated previously, I have appointed a turn around team to assist the Department in setting in place systems to enable it to meet its service delivery targets. I am also in the process of filling vacancies in certain key positions within the Department. The DG and all DDG positions will be filled shortly and a new CFO recently assumed office.
15 April 2016 - NW891
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(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. I have not earned any additional income from businesses, in particular business doing work for the Government, since appointment as Minister.
(a)(b)(c)(d) Falls away
(2) (a((b)(c) have not earned income from business, in particular business doing work for the Government, through my appointment as Minister.
(i)(ii)(iii)(iv) Falls away.
15 April 2016 - NW541
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)With regard to the SA National Defence Force members who were charged with various transgressions perpetrated while serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, (a) how many were initially charged with transgressions, (b) how many were found guilty and (c) what sentences were handed down in each case; (2) (a) how many dismissals were issued, and (b) how many of the specified dismissals were (i) accepted and/or (ii) appealed against by the specified soldiers; (3) of the dismissals appealed against by the specified soldiers what is the status of these appeal processes; and (4) were any of the specified dismissals found to be unfair; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each specified case?
Reply:
The SANDF has been deployed in the DRC since 2001 and it would need more time to provide feedback on PQ541 for this period to date. In the light hereof the response will be narrowed down to the FY2015/2016.
Question 1(a). 90 members have been charged for transgressions over this period.
Question 1(b). 08 members were found guilty at an Officers Commanding Disciplinary Hearing over this period.
Question 1(c). In each of the 08 cases the maximum fine of R600.00 were handed down.
Question 2(a). 46 members out of the remaining 82 members were administratively discharged in terms of the Defence Act, Act 42 of 2002. None of the remaining 36 members could be tried by a court of (senior) military judge due to the non- assignment of military judges.
Question 2(b)(i). The dismissed members have approached the High Court for reinstatement.
Question 2(b)(ii). 32 out of the 46 members that were administratively discharged have lodged an application to the High Court challenging their discharge.
Question 3. The matter was removed from the court roll due to incorrect serving and placement thereof.
Question 4. Fair procedure was followed by the Department.
15 April 2016 - NW745
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)Whether any theft of cables has taken place at the Sivermine Basis since 1 January 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (a) when the theft occurred, (b) what was stolen during the theft, (c) what the cost of each theft was and (d) whether any transgressors have been apprehended in connections with each theft; (2) (a) for which periods communication from the land and at sea were cut off and (b) what measures have been instituted to prevent similar incidents; (3) whether she will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
1. (a) Four incidents of Cable theft occurred in the Silvermine area between 2012 and 2013.
(b) General items comprising mainly copper, were stolen
(c) Items stolen were valued at approximately R50 000-00.
(d) In March 2013 four suspects were apprehended by SANPARKS personnel icw the copper theft at the upper antenna farm at Silvermine and handed to the Muizenberg SAPS. They were later released by the SAPS when it was discovered that were all minors.
2. (a) At no stage was communications from land and sea cut off due to these incidents.
(b) Fences have been repaired in the upper antenna area and are in the process of being replaced in the lower antenna area. A camera monitoring and speaker warning system has been installed in the upper antenna area. Vehicle patrols have been stepped up. The SAN is attempting to acquire a wide area Intruder Detection System to increase monitoring and reduce response times in order to prevent future incidents of this nature.
(3) No
15 April 2016 - NW808
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(a) How many Reserve Force members were employed in the SA National Defence Force in the (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 and (iii) 2014-15 financial years and (b) which of the specified members’ services were employed on a continuous basis (i) for six months or less, (ii) between six and twelve months, (iii) between 12 and 18 months, (iv) between 18 and 24 months, (v) between 24 and 30 months and (vi) between 30 and 36 months?
Reply:
The total number Reserves that were called-up up in the SA National Defence Force during the financial years 2012/2013, 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 is indicated in the table below:
CALL-UP CATEGORIES (Months) |
NUMBER OF MEMBERS CALLED-UP (Individuals utilised) |
FY 2012/2013-2014/2015 |
|
0-6 |
4 217 |
6-12 |
3 283 |
12-18 |
3 570 |
18-24 |
2 847 |
24-30 |
1 460 |
30-36 |
1 628 |
TOTAL |
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- Over the three year period, a total of 17 005 individuals were utilised as Reserves for SANDF activities as per the number per category.
- It must be appreciated that in each of these categories the numbers were not necessarily utilised continuously for that period.
- The number of individuals utilised continuously for the full 36 month cycle were minimal and that was restricted to members that were in critical specialised posts.
15 April 2016 - NW502
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1) (a) What are the details of the Service Level Agreement signed between her department and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to employ military veterans in the Elands Bay Infrastructure Improvement and Project Operational Phase of the Cederberg Fishing Infrastructure Development and Management Project on the West Coast in the Western Cape, (b)(i) what are the names of the military veterans who are employed in the specified project and (ii) to which former formations did they belong and (c) what are the relevant details of her department’s involvement in the specified project; (2) whether the specified military veterans (a) come from Elands Bay and (b) are verified on the National Military Veteran’s Database; if not, (i) why not and (ii) what are the further relevant details in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) whether her department requested an extension of employment for the specified military veterans working on the specified project; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The MOU is a broad based document and is not limited to the Elands Bay area. A key output of the MOU is for the provision of work and other economic opportunities for military veterans through DAFF.
The Cedarberg Fishing Infrastructure Development and Management Project (CFIDMP) is a separate project of DAFF and does not include the DMV. The DMV is aware that the service provider to the DAFF on the CFIDMP has been used to facilitate payment of the stipends for the military veterans on the anti-poaching project in the Hermanus area.
(b)
(i) A list of names is provided (REFER TO APPENDIX A)
(ii) The name list shows the former forces to which the project participants belonged. Two members have passed on since the beginning of the project and another has resigned from the project. Three members are dependants of military veterans
(c) The project in question predated the establishment of the DMV. Subsequent to the establishment of the DMV, the office of the Deputy Director-General: Empowerment and Stakeholder Management was called in to a meeting on the project to discuss challenges in employment the military veterans. Since the initial intervention, the Acting DDG:ESM was instrumental in assisting in developing a Memorandum of Understanding between the DMV and DAFF. The office of the Provincial Coordinator in the Western Cape has also been represented at meetings through the Assistant Provincial Coordinator.
Therefore, to date, the DMV has been represented by the Acting DDG and the Assistant Provincial Coordinator.
During the engagements with the process, it came to light that the military veterans on the project were requesting to be employed in the DAFF. At one point there were around 8 positions available within DAFF with the entire group requesting absorption onto DAFF staff. The various DDGs who have managed the project have repeatedly indiacted that the project is an EPWP initiative and as such, has a defined timeframe. However, the group was advised to establish a co-operative which could be considered as a possible service provider to provide the very services in anti-poaching that they currently provide to DAFF.
(1) The team did establish a co-operative and the DMV also submitted a letter of support for this business entity. The process was submitted to DAFF to consider taking on the group as a preferred service provider. As part of service offering, the DMV enlisted the assistance of the Chief Operating Officer of SANMVA to assist in training the group and incubating them since she had been part of the initial meetings with the group when the DMV became involved in the project in June 2013. The intervention did not yield much fruit.
The recently appointed DDG (DAFF) had also initiated a committee that would map out a strategy which would have guided the transition process that would have resulted in the co-operative taking on the programme as a fully fledged service provider. A meeting with this committee has been scheduled for 08 April 2016 in Cape Town to discuss the extension of the project to other coastal provinces.
The current project phase has been extended to 31July 2016.
(2)
- The group in the project come from various areas around the Cape Peninsula area including Hermanus, Langa and Bonteheuwel amongst others. DAFF has been providing transport for the team to get to work daily. None of the project members are from Elands Bay.
- A request for database verification has been submitted to the DMV military veterans database unit.
- It is noted that some of the group might not be bona fide military veterans. This matter has been constantly raised with the group. Therefore, the intention of the establishment of a cooperative was also to facilitate that whilst the military veterans would be catered for through the DMV support, those who are not military veterans could be retained as employees to the cooperative, to avoid depriving families of an income. This was noted because of the fact that the project had been initiated before the advent of the DMV and had been running for a while before the DMV was approached for assistance.
(3) The current employment has been extended to 31 July 2016 after discussions on the matter.
APPENDIX A (QUESTION 502)
NAMELIST FOR HERMANUS ANTI POACHING EMPLOYEES
MKMVA PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
No. |
SURNAME |
NAME |
ID NUMBER |
BIRTH DATE |
ETHNIC GROUP |
GENDER |
CELL NO |
FORCE NO |
1 |
Daweti |
Siyabulela (Deceased) |
7101255524084 |
25/01/1971 |
Black |
Male |
0780050504 |
95071981PV |
2 |
De Vos |
John Paul |
6906115791081 |
11/06/1969 |
Coloured |
Male |
0795523000 |
0746329/9 |
3 |
Fihlani |
Makhaya Douglas |
7111015321084 |
01/11/1971 |
Black |
Male |
0785375087 |
10871887 |
4 |
Genu |
Siviwe Abner |
6501295647086 |
29/01/1965 |
Black |
Male |
0736528408 |
94975844PE |
5 |
Gobo |
Lulamile Frederick |
6506185664083 |
18/06/1965 |
Black |
Male |
0734039336 |
|
6 |
Lonzi |
Simphiwe |
6708315496085 |
31/08/1967 |
Black |
Male |
0715109160 |
94096674PF |
7 |
Mamani |
Vuyani Moses (Now with PRASA) |
6803046225083 |
04/03/1968 |
Black |
Male |
0799822296 |
94672359 |
8 |
Mdlungu |
Makhaselina |
6504220711084 |
22/04/1965 |
Black |
Female |
0780294371 |
94075173P |
9 |
Mvulana |
Zongamele (Now with PRASA) |
6806035817083 |
03/06/1968 |
Black |
Male |
0788888020 |
94069739 |
10 |
November Mettler |
Venessa |
6904240171089 |
24/04/1969 |
Coloured |
Female |
0846221903 |
96072368 |
11 |
Snyman |
Bonakele Michael |
6911185733088 |
18/11/1969 |
Black |
Male |
0730082342 |
97652309 |
Sanqela |
Patrick |
6903076208080 |
07/03/1969 |
Black |
Male |
0736220313 |
98151822RFN |
|
Martin |
Amanda Beatrice |
7303210288081 |
21/03/1973 |
Coloured |
Female |
0782217812 |
||
May |
Ellen |
7507040081082 |
04/07/1975 |
Coloured |
Female |
0796679223 |
||
|
||||||||
Mfengwana |
Dumisa August |
5910165806089 |
16/10/1959 |
Black |
Male |
0736541174 |
||
Mkoko |
Wankie Lesley |
7610105632086 |
10/10/1976 |
Black |
Male |
0768899180 |
||
Mtimkulu |
Simphiwe |
7311035610086 |
03/11/1973 |
Black |
Male |
0835836924 |
||
Ndzabela |
Lizo |
7305245507088 |
24/05/1973 |
Black |
Male |
0733772601 |
||
Ngcime |
Simon |
6612166092086 |
16/12/1966 |
Black |
Male |
0833330887 |
||
Nokatywa |
Nomonde |
6311080300085 |
08/11/1963 |
Black |
Female |
0789389391 |
||
Snyman |
Bonakele Micheal |
6911185733088 |
18/11/1969 |
Black |
Male |
0730082342 |
||
Stofile |
Howard |
6509125388086 |
12/09/1965 |
Black |
Male |
0783866117 |
||
Xaga |
Jamangile |
6603255773082 |
25/03/1966 |
Black |
Male |
0731239688 |
||
Yola-Xundu |
Nomalungisa |
6405160675083 |
16/05/1964 |
Black |
Female |
0825364850 |
||
Arendse |
Christine Cheryl |
6506120771084 |
12/06/1965 |
Coloured |
Female |
0846270153 |
No F NO |
|
Cader |
Feroza |
6907240081083 |
24/07/1969 |
Coloured |
Female |
0730256698 |
||
Deniels |
Joan |
7207260191089 |
26/07/1972 |
Coloured |
Female |
0837285117 |
||
Dayimani |
Simon Mayibuye (MKMVA - Dependant) |
8609076476086 |
07/09/1986 |
Black |
Male |
0732747611 |
||
Dunga |
Joy |
6811201111089 |
20/11/1968 |
Black |
Female |
0824245710 |
||
Fihlani |
Makhaya Douglas |
7111015321084 |
01/11/1971 |
Black |
Male |
0785375087 |
10871887 |
|
Flotman |
Simon |
6501225304089 |
22/01/1965 |
Black |
Male |
0735785912 |
||
Fransch |
Donovan |
7306125163083 |
12/06/1973 |
Coloured |
Male |
0736673403 |
||
Jonkers |
Lilian |
6912160574083 |
16/12/1969 |
Coloured |
Female |
0832662647 |
||
Kapa |
Thabisa |
7511260535082 |
26/11/1975 |
Black |
Female |
0837422401 |
||
Le Roux |
David |
7212025856083 |
02/12/1972 |
Coloured |
Male |
0745271093 |
||
Minnie |
Mathews |
6101245626080 |
24/01/1961 |
Black |
Male |
0833647122 |
||
Maphuza |
Michael Nkululeko (MKMVA -Dependant) |
8102285414083 |
28/02/1981 |
Black |
Male |
0797658003 |
APLA MEMBERS
No. |
SURNAME |
NAME |
ID NUMBER |
BIRTH DATE |
ETHNIC GROUP |
GENDER |
CELL NO |
FORCE NO |
1 |
Maduba |
Siphiwo |
6406235728089 |
23/06/1964 |
Black |
Male |
0732441041 |
|
2 |
Magwentshu |
Nqaba (Dependant) |
8008195620088 |
19/08/1980 |
Black |
Male |
0783617548 |
|
3 |
Ngqisha |
Lindilekile (Has exited) |
7011165955089 |
16/11/1966 |
Black |
Male |
0735823214 |
|
4 |
Ntlabathi |
Desmond |
7005055603080 |
05/05/1970 |
Black |
Male |
0793993723 |
|
5 |
Ntsila |
Ndoda |
7312085350082 |
08/12/1973 |
Black |
Male |
0781353000 |
|
6 |
Qashani |
Witness |
7011115412082 |
11/11/1970 |
Black |
Male |
0732794308 |
|
7 |
Sidina |
Mzoxolo Arthur (Deceased) |
7104175549081 |
17/04/1971 |
Black |
Male |
0731288548 |
|
Smouse |
Simon |
6402095634087 |
09/02/1964 |
Black |
Male |
0785459964 |
||
Williams |
Mzwamadoda |
7503305412088 |
30/03/1975 |
Black |
Male |
0736242200 |
96845599 |
|
Madasi |
Vuyisile |
6911205896089 |
20/11/1969 |
Black |
Male |
0780782742 |
98001092 |
15 April 2016 - NW961
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Whether his department (a) has provided or (b) has plans in place 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:
The department received an application that was assessed by the Agro Processing sector desk for the establishment of Canola Oil value chain in the Eastern Cape. The project did not meet the criteria for any incentive programme, therefore it was not considered.
14 April 2016 - NW90
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether he has entered into a performance agreement with the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, with regard to the implementation of the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) 2014-2019; if not, why not; if so, (a) which key indicators and targets from the MTSF are reflected in the agreement, (b) how many performance assessments has he undertaken in consultation with the President since the agreement was signed, (c) what progress has been made in meeting the key indicators and targets from the MTSF, (d) what are the key obstacles to implementation and (e) what is the plan to address such obstacles?
Reply:
There is a performance agreement in place that is binding on the Minister of Mineral Resources. This agreement has been signed with the President.
The Minister has recently been appointed and as a result has not done any assessment with the President.
Approved/not approved
Mr MJ Zwane
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-………………/………………/2016
14 April 2016 - NW203
Esterhuizen, Mr JA to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether his Ministry has any frozen vacant positions; if so, (a) how many of the specified positions are vacant, (b) what are the designations of the specified positions and (c) for how long have the specified positions been vacant?
Reply:
(a) No, Ministry does not have frozen vacant positions
(b) N/A
(C) N/A
Approved/not approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-………………/………………/2016
14 April 2016 - NW934
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
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) and (b) (i) No
- Not applicable
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 934 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 April 2016 - NW832
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)How many students will be funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in 2016, in respect of (a) (i) first year studies, (ii) undergraduate studies other than in first year, and (iii) postgraduate studies and (b) historic debt, (c) students who were either partially funded or not funded at all in the past three years and (d) any other purpose; (2) (a) how many individual students will cumulatively be funded by NSFAS in any number of respects this year and (b) how many students who qualify for NSFAS does his department estimate will not receive funding this year, despite the increased budgetary allocations?
Reply:
1 (a) (i) and (ii) National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding for the 2016 academic year has been allocated to the universities to administer on NSFAS’s behalf. Universities administering NSFAS funding through the non-student centred model will apply guidelines provided by NSFAS through the NSFAS Rules and Regulation Handbook for the selection of students and determining the actual loan or bursary value to be awarded to a student.
First-year students and other undergraduate students will be funded through the DHET General Loan programme funding (R3.2 billion), DHET Teacher Education loan programme (R124.3 million), DHET Final Year loan programme for final year students only (R1.2 billion), the National Skills Fund (R800 million) and a range of smaller bursary programmes whose beneficiaries are selected by the funder.
Universities are concluding allocation processes and information on the number of students within categories in 2016 is not yet available.
(iii) One funding category is made available for postgraduate studies and therefore the number of students funded is limited. The allocation for the 2016
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 832 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 April 2016 - NW478
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1) Whether, with reference to the SA Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) awarding of a bid (details furnished) to appoint a certain company (name and details furnished) as a service provider to conduct forensic investigations, the SASSA Bid Adjudication Committee recommended that the specified company be appointed as the preferred service provider; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the specified company was the highest scoring bidder in terms of the National Treasury’s Implementation Guide: Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2011; if not, (a) why was the specified company awarded the bid and (b) what are (i) the names of the companies that scored higher in this regard and (ii) their respective scores; if so, what was the specified company’s score; (3) whether all necessary approvals were obtained from the Auditor-General before the appointment of the specified company as the preferred bidder; if not, why not; if so, on what date was such approval obtained? NW532E
Reply:
(1), (2) (a), (b), (i), (ii) and 3. This matter is sub judice.
12 April 2016 - NW425
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the President of the Republic
(1)Whether The Presidency commissioned a background check on a certain person (name furnished), including whether the specified person has any previous criminal convictions; if so, (2) did it emerge that the specified person has a criminal record; if so, for which crimes had the specified person been convicted; (3) whether the specified person was sentenced to a prison term of one year or more without the option of a fine; if so, on what legal provision did The Presidency rely when it appointed the specified person to the Media Development and Diversity Agency Board?
Reply:
On 03 June 2015 the National Assembly recommended that I appoint Mr Ntenteni as a member of the MDDA board. Acting on the recommendation I the appointed Mr Ntenteni on 19 June 2015.
The security screening that we undertook later revealed that he was convicted of culpable homicide in 1998. Following the results of the security screening I requested the National Assembly on 07 December 2015 to initiate a process of checking if Mr Ntenteni is suitable to be a member of the board of the MDDA.
I will be guided be by the outcome of the parliamentary process in this matter.