Questions and Replies
21 April 2016 - NW930
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Energy
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) The Minister met with Mr. Nazeem Howa and Mr Moegsin Williams at various New Age breakfasts. The Minister has not attended any meeting with the specified persons at the Gupta’s Saxonwold Estate in Johannesburg.
b) The Deputy Minister has not met with any member, employee or close associate of the Gupta family or attended any meeting with the specified persons at the Gupta’s Saxonwold Estate in Johannesburg or anywhere else since taking office.
21 April 2016 - NW1050
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Energy
(1)Whether a certain person (name and details furnished), was awarded a tender as a supplier to PetroSA; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what were the reasons for awarding the specified tender to the specified person; (2) whether the tender bidding process (a) was transparent and (b) followed (i) Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999 and (ii) National Treasury regulations; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- PetroSA has not awarded a tender to Ms Thuthukile Zuma.
- (a) (b) (i) (ii) N/A
21 April 2016 - NW594
Majeke, Ms CN to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)Whether, with reference to the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) which ran out of grant cards during the first two weeks of January 2016, affecting areas of East London, Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth, the problem of the availability of grant cards has been resolved in the specified areas; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will it be resolved; if so, when; (2) whether her department has a programme intended to monitor and improve the quality of a caring service given to frail aged citizens; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether SASSA does not have an arrangement to attend to citizens who may have arrived early, but could not be served at the time of office closure at 16h30, resulting in the elderly having to return the next day at additional cost to them; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) SASSA was informed on 6 January 2016 that a number of areas had run short of SASSA cards, as a shipment ordered by the service provider had been delayed. However, this matter was resolved and by 11 January 2016, additional cards had been sent to Eastern Cape and were available for distribution. It is our serious concern that some of the cards are left with the loan sharks and reported as lost.
(2) SASSA has a monitoring programme which assesses all aspects of service delivery at local offices. Based on the findings, corrective actions are implemented. In addition, there is a commitment for all citizens over the age of 75 years to receive grant application and review services at their homes, if this is requested. For social grant payments, frail or otherwise incapacitated beneficiaries are advised to appoint a procurator who will be responsible for collecting their social grant, using the SASSA grant card.
(3) At all local offices, SASSA endeavours to ensure that the number of applicants / beneficiaries who report for services are attended to within the day they arrive. However, where it is clear that the number exceeds the capacity of the office to finalise, then those who are last in the queue are advised that they are not likely to be attended to and advised to return on another day. Should citizens be affected by this, they are given a number, so that they are indeed attended on the day they return, without having to queue again.
In addition to the above, there is a system in place to serve citizens in accordance with their level of vulnerability. This means that the local office manager will identify and prioritise people with disabilities, older persons waiting in the queue and bring them to the front of the queue. Where this is implemented, it should be made public, so that all the other citizens waiting for a service understand why certain people do not have to queue.
In an effort to prevent people having to travel long distances and incur significant transport expenses to access the services, SASSA provides mobile services in various communities, according to a pre-set schedule. This is done in an effort to improve service delivery. We would also welcome information from Members of Parliament about paypoints that need to be reviewed because our work is about human rights and dignity of our citizens.
21 April 2016 - NW983
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services:
(a) How many (i) government departments and (ii) state-owned entities owe money to the SA Post Office for more than 60 days and (b) what are the (i) names of the specified departments and (ii) amounts outstanding in each case for (aa) 60 days, (bb) 90 days and (cc) 180 days plus, in each case providing an aged analysis?
Reply:
SAPO has advised me as follows:
- (i) The total number of Government Departments including municipalities owing SAPO for more than 60 days is 16.
(ii) The total number of SOE’s owing SAPO money for more than 60 days is 9.
- (i) (ii) (aa), (bb) and (cc)
AGE ANALYSIS
CURRENT |
+30 DAYS |
+60 DAYS |
+90 DAYS |
+120 DAYS |
TOTAL |
17,3 m |
4,5 m |
2,2 m |
3,7 m |
83,5 m |
111,1 m |
The breakdown is as follows:
- CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
521 830.95 |
128 539.42 |
25 968 523.32 |
27 184 811.46 |
- CITY OF TSHWANE METROPOLITAN
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
0.00 |
0.00 |
3 757 262.28 |
5 404 930.32 |
- LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
233 427.50 |
0.00 |
7 116.40 |
240 543.90 |
- AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1 434.60 |
9 172.33 |
- DEPARTMENT: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
0.00 |
0.00 |
880 210.59 |
693 201.38 |
- ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
55 288.20 |
356 574.42 |
385 527.07 |
3 288 392.34 |
- EKURHULENI METROPOLITY
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
64 696.48 |
2 535 581.02 |
2 838 937.58 |
11 261 296.18 |
- EMFULENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
501 627.01 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
501 627.01 |
- SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICES
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
106 048.75 |
7 552.95 |
14 868.55 |
238 640.15 |
- UGU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
155.70 |
28 601.10 |
174 193.30 |
266 841.40 |
- THE MSUNDUZI MUNICIPILTY
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
2 334.25 |
238 924.80 |
157 031.85 |
398 290.90 |
- GREATER KOKSTAD MUNICIPALITY
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
40 702.20 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
40 702.20 |
- MAFUBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
0.00 |
59 713.50 |
0.00 |
59 713.50 |
- MALUTI-A-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
0.00 |
122 093.40 |
0.00 |
122 093.40 |
- NELSON MANDELA METRO
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
123.70 |
1 674.40 |
1 038.00 |
16 181.40 |
- TRAFFIC DEPT: KING WILLIAM'S TOWN
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
0.00 |
0.00 |
5 831.10 |
11 107.80 |
SOE”s:
- CIPRO
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
2 601 072.96 |
2 601 072.96 |
- TELKOM SA LTD
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
492 999.76 |
492 999.76 |
492 999.76 |
492 999.76 |
- ESKOM HOLDINGS SOC
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
232 780.00 |
143 889.45 |
19 504.40 |
850 729.72 |
- ROAD TRAFFICE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
0.00 |
0.00 |
19 665.93 |
19 665.93 |
- ROAD TRAFFIC INFRINGEMENT AGENCY
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
0.00 |
0.00 |
39 374 828.78 |
39 412 024.70 |
- UNIVERSAL SERVICES & ACCESS AGENCY
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
0.00 |
0.00 |
6 790 187.06 |
16 006 145.59 |
- SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
0.00 |
0.00 |
22 868.53 |
38 044.83 |
- LAW SOCIETY OF SA
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
0.00 |
3 138.50 |
140 163.10 |
154 860.85 |
- ICASA
+60 |
+90 |
+120 |
TOTAL |
0.00 |
69.30 |
5 938.29 |
4 467.59 |
21 April 2016 - NW896
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Has she earned any additional income from business, in particular business doing work for the Government, since her appointment as Minister; if so, (a) when, (b) how much did she earn, (c) from which business and (d) for what work; 2. Whether her (a) spouse, (b) children and (c) close family earned income from business, in particular business 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
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
(d) Not applicable
(2)
(a) No
(b)No
(c) No
21 April 2016 - NW538
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)(a) How many (i) natural and (ii) unnatural deaths of inmates have occurred in the past 12 months in the Kgoši Mampuru II Correctional Services facility in Pretoria, (b) when did each death occur and (c) what was the reason in each specified case; (2) whether any of the specified deaths were reported to the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS); if not, why not in each case; if so, when was each case reported; (3) whether the JICS investigated any of the specified deaths; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i) There were thirty three (33) reported cases of natural deaths
(1)(a)(ii) There were five (5) reported cases of unnatural deaths (known and unknown causes)
Information for (1)(b),(c)and (2) is reflected in the tables below:
(1)(b) Date of death |
(1)(c) Reason of death |
(2) Date reported to JICS –if not give reason |
NATURAL DEATHS |
||
2015.03.13 |
Respiratory Failure |
2015.08.24 |
2015.04.09 |
Heart Problem |
2016.02.23 |
2015.04.26 |
Respiratory Failure |
2015.05.25 |
2015.05.11 |
Respiratory Failure |
2015.05.17 |
2015.08.24 |
Nephrotic Syndrome |
2015.08.27 |
2015.08.27 |
Broncho Pneumonia |
2015.09.06. |
2015.08.29 |
Acute Liver Failure |
2015.08.30 |
2015.10.15 |
Respiratory Failure |
2015.10.29 |
2015.11.20 |
Cardio Pulmonary Arrest |
2015.12.13 |
2015.05.17. |
Retro Viral Disease |
2015.05.20 |
2015.05.26. |
Plasma Blastic Lymphoma |
2015.05.28 |
2015.06.08 |
Retro Viral Disease |
2015.06.24 |
2015.06.11 |
Idiopathic Thrombo Cytopenia |
2015.06.17 |
2015.06.11 |
Kaposi Sarcoma |
2015.06.17 |
2015.06.10 |
Retro Viral Disease |
2015.06.17 |
2016.01.29 |
Respiratory Failure |
2016.01.29 |
2016.02.20 |
Opportunistic Infection /Diabetes |
2016.03.07 |
2016.02.28 |
Electrolyte Imbalance |
2016.02.28 |
2015.05.27 |
Epilepsy Hypertension Previous Cerebro vascular accident |
2015.05.28 |
2015.11.10 |
Retro Viral Disease |
2015.11.12 |
2015.11.13 |
Retro Viral Disease |
2015.11.13 |
2015.12.08 |
Diabetes Hypertension Asthma |
2015.02.09 |
2016.02.24 |
Hepatitis |
2016.02.24 |
2015.09.09 |
Acute asthmatic attack |
2015.09.09 |
2015.06.15 |
Retro Viral Disease |
2015.06.22 |
2015.06.16 |
Retro Viral Disease |
2015.06.18 |
2015.06.18 |
Retro Viral Disease |
2015.06.26 |
2015.07.06 |
Meningitis |
2015.07.10 |
2015.07.26 |
Hypertension |
2015.07.31 |
2015.09.01 |
Retro Viral Disease |
2015.09.03 |
2015.09.13 |
Retro Viral Disease |
2015.09.16 |
2015.11.30 |
Sepsis renal failure |
2015.12.01 |
2016.01.19 |
Jaundice |
2016.01.26 |
UNNATURAL DEATHS |
||
2015.08.26 |
Suicide: Medication overdose |
2015.08.27 |
2015.11.08 |
Unnatural: Post mortem outstanding. Death register number 1619/15: Steve Biko Forensic Pathology Laboratory |
2015.11.08 |
2015.11.12 |
Assault: Inmate on Inmate: Stabbed in the heart |
2015.11.12 |
2015.11.19 |
Suicide: Hanging |
2015.11.19 |
2015.12.12 |
Stab wound of the chest. Injury to the pulmonary artery. Blood in the pericardial sack around the heart. Massive haemothorax of the left chest cavity. Superficial incised wounds of the right flank and back |
2015.12.12 |
(3) The JICS does not investigate all deaths reported to it, due to lack of capacity; it does however follow a process to confirm that deaths did occur and this is done via the Independent Correctional Centre Visitor.
Natural Deaths – when a natural death is reported the Independent Correctional Centre Visitor will fill in a record of confirmation to confirm that the death has taken place.
Unnatural Deaths - when an unnatural death is reported the Independent Correctional Centre Visitor will be required to conduct an enquiry on the death and depending on the severity of the case it will then be referred to the JICS investigating unit to investigate
The last enquiry conducted was at Kgoši Mampuru Local in November 2015 where it was alleged that the inmate committed suicide by hanging himself. The Independent Correctional Centre Visitor did the enquiry and found that indeed the inmate had committed suicide by using his shoes laces and a piece of bed sheet as a rope.
21 April 2016 - NW908
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister in the Presidency: Women
(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) I wish to refer the Honourable Member to the Office of the Registrar of Member's Interest which I have made submissions to ever since being appointed as Minister.
(2) Not applicable.
Ms. Susan Shabangu, PM
Minister
Date: 20/04/2016
21 April 2016 - NW885
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(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:
- – (2) The disclosure of the interest of Members of Parliament are governed by the Parliamentary Code of Conduct.
This disclosure of registrable interests of Members of Parliament, their spouses and dependent children are under control of the Registrar of Members interests where the disclosable information can be obtained.
21 April 2016 - NW984
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) When were renewal notices for post boxes sent out in 2016, (b) what methods were used to send out these notices, (c) by what date was the renewal fee due to be paid and (d) what is the penalty for late payment?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO:
(a) First notices were sent 20 October 2015.
The Second on 19 November 2015
(b) (i) TV Campaigns and physical reminder cards.
(ii) SMS reminders and
(iii) Physical reminder cards
(c) 01 January of each year.
(d) R40
21 April 2016 - NW848
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1) What amount is currently set aside in the financial provisions required under the (a) Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, Act 107 of 2002 and (b) the National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 as amended, for rehabilitation at the Optimum colliery; (2) (a) in what form, (b) where, and (c) by whom is this provision held; (3) is any concurrent rehabilitation being undertaken; if so, (a) what rehabilitation and (b) what amount of the financial provision (i) has been used to pay for the concurrent rehabilitation and (ii) is planned to be used for the concurrent rehabilitation in future; (4) is any rehabilitation at Optimum Colliery planned to take place before its closure; if so, (a) how will this be financed and (b) what control and involvement will his department have in these activities?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) R 1, 513, 462,690.00 has been set aside for financial provision under both Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, Act 107 of 2002 (MPRDA); and National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 as amended (NEMA) for rehabilitation purposes.
(2)(a) Trust Fund
(b) In the deed of trust held by the Department of Mineral Resources
(c) Standard Bank
(3)(a) Yes, the company is conducting concurrent rehabilitation onsite
(b)(i) The amount used in 2015 for concurrent rehabilitation is R23, 684,043.44
(ii) The amount budgeted to be used in 2016 for concurrent rehabilitation is R59, 699,683.00
(4)(a) The company has an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr)/ Environmental Authorisation (EA) approved with the commitment to take responsibility to rehabilitate all environmental impacts resulted from mining operation throughout the life of the mine, in a form of rehabilitation programme.
The company uses operational funds within its budget to undertake concurrent rehabilitation and manage any impacts in the mining area.
(b) The Department conducts Environment Compliance and Monitoring inspections with regard to the approved Environmental Management Programme/Environmental Authorisation. If the findings of the inspections indicate non-compliance with the approved Environmental Management Programme/Environmental Authorisation, the Department issues the necessary notices.
Approved/not approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-………………/………………/2016
21 April 2016 - NW727
Meshoe, Rev KR to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(1)Whether her department has a list of small, medium and micro enterprises, particularly spaza shops in formerly black townships and rural areas, that have benefited from training and financial assistance from her department since its inception in 2014; if not, why not; if so,
Reply:
- The depatment has a list of small, medium and micro enterprises particulalry spaza shops in formally black townships and rural areas benefited from training and services through the Informal Traders Uplifment Programme (ITUP) during the 2015/16 financial year.
- The list indicating beneficiaries of ITUP, broken down per province, district, municipality and town, and showing a breakdown of targeted groups is attached for reference by honourable KRJ Meshoe
21 April 2016 - NW873
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Energy
(1)Whether the oil drilling platform that is currently anchored in Mossel Bay is being rented by PetroSA, if so, (a) for what purpose, (b) from when until what particular date the rental agreement is in place, (c) what is the amount for the period of the rental agreement, (d) from when until what particular date it (i) has been in operational use and (ii) will lie at anchor in Mossel Bay (2) Whether PetroSA has any obligation in respect of support and maintenance of the oil drilling platform; if so, (a) what type of support and maintenance and (b) what the relevant monthly costs amount to; (3) Whether she will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
- The oil drilling platform that is currently anchored in Mossel Bay is owned by PetroSA. It is not being rented. The Orca FPSO has permission to lie in Mossel Bay shallow waters for periods of six months (reviewed each time).
(2) Yes, PetroSA is obligated to maintain all the safety systems of the ORCA FPSO to ensure it is fully functional. The monthly average cost is R2 million dependent on the level of maintenance required. This cost was reduced by reducing the staff to a minimum requirement (as guided by SAMSA compliance and maintaining the Asset on safe park mode).
(3) No.
21 April 2016 - NW905
Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Energy
(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:
- The Minister does not earn any income from businesses doing work for government or otherwise. Everything that the Minister earns or own will be found in the declarations of Parliament.
- None of the Minister’s (a) late husband, (b) children, who are both minors and (c) close family earned income from businesses doing work for the government.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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:
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
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 - 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 - NW938
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Has (a) he and/or (b) his Deputy Ministers 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:
Neither I nor my Deputy Ministers have met with any member, employee or close associate of the Gupta family and/or attended a meeting with the specified persons at the Gupta’s Saxonwold Estate in Johannesburg.
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 - 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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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 |
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FAW |
R 54,663,648.00 |
|||
DCD WindTowers |
R6, 442, 354.00 |
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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 |
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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 |
|
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.