Questions and Replies
12 April 2016 - NW350
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What was the average National Senior Certificate pass rate in each (a) district and (b) province for quintile (i) 1, (ii) 2, (iii) 3, (iv) 4 and (v) 5 schools in (aa) 2013, (bb) 2014, and (cc) 2015?
Reply:
In the attached Excel files, the performance in the NSC examinations, in terms of the nine provinces and the 81 districts is provided for each of the five quintiles. This data is provided for each of the three years i.e. 2013, 2014 and 2015 as requested.
There are six Excel files and each file focuses on the following sub-components of the question as identified in the question:
(a) (aa) See attached file Q350 (a) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (aa) - 2013 Districts Quintiles.
(a) (bb) See attached file Q350 (a) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (bb) - 2014 Districts Quintiles.
(a) (cc) See attached file Q350 (a) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (cc) - 2015 Districts Quintiles.
(b) (aa) See attached file Q350 (b) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (aa) - 2013 Province Quintiles.
(b) (bb) See attached file Q350 (b) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (bb) - 2014 Province Quintiles.
(b) (cc) See attached file Q350 (b) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (cc) - 2015 Province Quintiles.
12 April 2016 - NW834
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a)What is the maximum loan amount that may be awarded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme in the 2016-17 financial year, (b) (i) when was it determined, (ii) by what body was it determined, (iii) under what legislative or regulatory provision and (iv) how was it determined; (2) whether he will provide the document recording its determination to Mr Y Cassim; if not, why not; if so, by when; (3) what is the average expected cost of study at universities for the 2016 academic year?
Reply:
(1) (a) The maximum loan amount that may be awarded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to a university student in the 2016 academic year is R71 800.
(b) (i) and (ii) The maximum loan awarded from the DHET general fund for university students is determined annually and approved by the NSFAS Board as part of the allocations process each year. For the 2016 academic year, the maximum loan amount was approved by the Board in the third quarter of 2015/16 and communicated to institutions in December 2015.
(iii) The university loan amount is determined based on the provisions within the NSFAS Act 56 of 1999 under Sections 4(a) and 4(b), which specifies that it is the function of NSFAS “to allocate funds for loans and bursaries to eligible students; to develop criteria and conditions for the granting of loans and bursaries to eligible students in consultation with the Minister”. It is further provided for under Section 19(1) that “Loans and bursaries granted by the board may be subject to such conditions as it may determine, either generally or in respect to a particular loan or bursary”.
(iv) The maximum loan is calculated by taking into consideration factors such as the increase received from the national budget process and weighted average full cost of study at universities.
(2) An extract of the NSFAS Board meeting minutes of 25 November 2015 is attached.
(3) According to data received from universities, the average full cost of study across the 26 universities was R70 679.11 and weighted average full cost of study was R71 878.40. Based on the weighted average full cost of study, the maximum-capped award was determined as R71 800.
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12 April 2016 - NW439
Malema, Mr J to ask the President of the Republic
(1)Whether he intends to redeploy the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to the Ministry of Economic Development; if not, (2) whether he has found that the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has the appropriate experience to deal with the crisis that exist in local government?
Reply:
- I appointed the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in terms of section 91(2) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996.
12 April 2016 - NW572
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 4095 on 8 December 2015, the requested information has been received from the Tlokwe Local Municipality; if so, when will the specified information be made available?
Reply:
The requested information is yet to be received from the Tlokwe Local Municipalitie. We are however, making efforts to follow-up on it and the Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW549
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(1)With regard to the proposed amendments to the Price Preference System on the Exportation of Ferrous- and Non-Ferrous Waste and Scrap Metal, which were published in Government Gazette, Notice R.1211, on 11 December 2015, (a) what is the rationale for the proposed amendments and (b) why has Port Elizabeth been designated as the sole port of export for all waste and scrap metal; (2) has any consideration been given to the additional transportation costs that will be incurred by scrap metal dealers due to the proposed amendments; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The rationale for the proposed amendments is to strengthen the administration of exports of scrap metal to achieve public policy objectives.
ITAC has published a notice requesting members of the public and interested parties to comment on a range of proposals in this regard.
One of the proposals related to the possible designation of one port to enable the concentration of resources to enable effective compliance. ITAC will need to take into account all relevant factors, including the additional costs on parties and weigh these against the likely benefits. A public call for comments assists ITAC to take all views into account.
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12 April 2016 - NW902
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Has he earned any additional income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, since his appointment as Minister; if so, (a) when, (b) how much did he earn, (c) from which businesses and (d) for what work; (2) whether his (a) spouse, (b) children and (c) close family earned income from businesses, in particular businesses doing work for the Government, through his appointment as Minister; if so, in respect of each case, (i) when, (ii) how much did each earn, (iii) from which businesses and (iv) for what work?
Reply:
(1) No
(a) - (d) Not applicable
(2) No
(a) - (c) Not applicable
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12 April 2016 - NW341
Balindlela, Ms ZB to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
What measures are in place to ensure that each of the several hundred projects funded by the Construction Education and Training Authority is (a) compliant (i) with the correct procedures for approval and (ii) in the way it operates, (b) providing quality assured training of a high standard and (c) able to account for all of the funds it uses?
Reply:
a) The project allocation process is initiated by the Project Management Unit of the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA), which conducts a needs analysis, derived from the:
- National Skills Development Strategy;
- CETA Sector Skills Plan;
- CETA five-year Strategic Plan;
- CETA Annual Performance Plan; and
- Service Level Agreements.
(i) The grant allocation approval process is entirely transparent and meets the relevant supply chain management principles. The process involves the following:
- Applications are made through the CETA online application tool;
- Evaluations are done independently and recommendations are made to the CETA Board;
- After approval by the CETA Board, the CETA issues an offer to contract with the successful applicant, which is subject to various conditions, including a due diligence exercise to determine the ability of the approved applicants to implement their proposed projects; and
- CETA finally approves the relevant grants, only after applicants have satisfied CETA of its ability to implement their proposed projects.
The process that is followed in respect thereof ensures the integrity of the CETA’s project allocation.
(ii) Since the 2011/12 financial year, all payments to successful applicants were made in accordance with the CETA’s performance based payment system, in terms of which:
- Payments are made after submission and approval of compliant invoices and supporting documentation;
- All payments can accordingly be traced back to costs incurred in respect of specific learners, in accordance with the supporting documentation which entities are required to submit prior to receiving payment;
- The supporting information required before payments are made include, where applicable, learner attendance registers, proof of payment of stipends to learners and proof of receipt of learning materials received by the learners;
- No advance payments are made to any entities;
- As a consequence, entities who do not perform in accordance with their project planning will not receive their full grant allocation;
- Payments are only made in respect of services rendered or expenses incurred; and
- the CETA has strict invoicing processing compliance requirements in which payments are only made into approved bank accounts, or, in the instance of public entities, separate cost centres, allocated exclusively to the approved CETA project.
(b) Below are the three areas in which the CETA ensures quality:
- Accountability and conformance to standards;
- Maintaining and enhancing the quality of facilitation and learning by accredited Skills Development Providers; and
- Quality enhancement and continually improving practitioners, assessors, moderators and staff.
(c) The following measures are implemented to ensure that CETA accounts for all funds utilised:
- A commitment schedule, which is reviewed on a regular basis, is maintained;
- Monthly management reports are reviewed by the Finance Committee;
- Financial statements are prepared on a quarterly basis;
- Annual financial statements are reviewed by the Audit Committee; and
- Annual Financial Statements are audited by the Auditor-General who tests the accuracy, validity and completeness of financial information.
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12 April 2016 - NW680
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has undertaken any (a) research and/or (b) cost analysis into the use of the locomotive manufacturers that Transnet SOC Ltd uses for the acquisition of new locomotives; if not, why not; if so, (i) what (aa) research and/or (bb) cost analysis were undertaken in this regard, (ii) by whom and (iii) what were the outcomes in each case?
Reply:
(a)(b) PRASA has not undertaken any specific research or cost analysis into the use of locomotive manufacturers that Transnet uses in the acquisition of new locomotives. PRASA will only embark on such exercise when it is ready to procure additional locomotives for the long-distance rail service and this will be done through a market engagement process with the locomotive manufactures.
(i)(aa)(bb) See above.
(ii) See above.
(iii) See above.
12 April 2016 - NW231
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Has her department awarded any contracts to companies indirectly or directly owned by certain persons (names furnished) in the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 financial years; if so, in each specified financial year, (i) how many times were such contracts awarded and (ii) for what amount?
Reply:
The Department did not award any contract to Atul, Ajay and Rajesh Gupta during the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 financial years.
12 April 2016 - NW346
Maynier, Mr D to ask the President of the Republic
(1) Whether he decided to remove the former Minister of Finance, Mr Nhlanhla Nene, from the finance portfolio on 9 December 2015; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, why was he removed; (2) whether he consulted any person (a) before the removal of Mr Nene and/or (b) after the removal of Mr Nene on 9 December 2015; if not, why not, in each case; if so, (i) what is the (aa) name and (bb) designation of each specified person consulted and (ii) why were the specified persons consulted; (3) whether the decision to remove Mr Nene had any implications for the state of the economy; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
Reply:
1. It is a matter of public record that Mr Nhlanhla Nene was relieved from his duties as a Minister of Finance on 9 December 2015. It is the prerogative of a sitting President to appoint and change members of his/her Cabinet as he deems necessary. It is the same prerogative enshrined in the Constitution that I exercised on 9 December 2015.
2. Decisions to make changes to the Cabinet are made with the best intentions and for the public interest, including the economy.
12 April 2016 - NW444
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Health
(1) Whether the Government is ready to announce immediate steps to deal with the health crisis resulting from an excessive intake of sugar by the population at large through the direct consumption of sugar, as well as an indirect consumption through a very wide range of processed foods with hidden high sugar content; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether his department will secure the rights to a certain documentary (name and details furnished) for the public broadcaster to air on all its channels; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether his department will introduce legislation requiring the full sugar content of any packaged food to be given in terms of a standardised teaspoon; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Yes, the Department acknowledges the increased health risks resulting from excessive sugar intake. The Department of Health, as well as our government partners, have already announced steps to deal with the excessive consumption of sugar by the population at large. For example the Treasury has recently announced a tax on sugar sweetened beverages that will come into effect in April 2016. The Department developed a multi-sectoral strategy to prevent and control obesity in South Africa. One of the actions in the strategy is to educate the public about healthy food choices including the risks of excessive sugar intake. The Department has developed a Nutrient Profile Model (NPM) which will be used to assess and classify foods as having excessive amounts of sugar, salt and fats. The NPM together with the labelling regulations will ensure that consumers are educated on how to make informed choices.
However it is important to note that while sugar is an important contributor to the rising incidence of Non-communicable diseases is South Africa, it is by no means the only contributor and other dietary risk factors as well as lack of physical activity, tobacco and alcohol use are also important risk factors. The Department of Health is thus dealing with the excess of sugar intake as part of a more comprehensive plan to deal with non-communicable diseases.
With respect to “indirect consumption” the Director General of Health has led a partnership with the Consumer Goods Council and its affiliates to ensure that the industry reformulates its products to be more healthy and that consumption patterns, including sugar consumption, decreases. Outcomes of these processes are expected to become evident soon.
2. No. It is the prerogative of the public broadcaster to secure the rights and air programmes and not that of the Department of Health.
The Good Life Network channel that was launched in December 2015 by the Department is one of the platforms used to inform and educate consumers about the importance of making Healthy food choices. Various other channels are being utilised where information is shared around the importance of healthy eating and the risks of excessive intake of sugar, salt and fat.
The Department of Health will be launching a public awareness campaign in late March for healthy lifestyles as part of World Health day activities under the theme “beat diabetes”.
3. Yes. Provision was made in the draft Food Labelling Regulations (R429/2014) for a front-of-pack labelling option, in addition to the fact that total sugars must always be declared in the table with nutritional information. The new Labelling Regulations will make Nutritional information mandatory for most foods (a few exemptions are allowed).
The following is an example of a front-of pack labelling, following the principles of the Traffic light system: red means dangerous, yellow means caution and green means safe:
This example could be further developed into a simpler format which simply include the traffic light colours, the name of the nutrient, e.g. sugar, or salt and if possible a graphic representation of a typical household measure such as a teaspoon. Further work is this regard is still being pursued with the food industry.
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12 April 2016 - NW570
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 4090 on 8 December 2015, the requested information has been received from the metropolitan municipalities; if so, when will the specified information be made available?
Reply:
The question by the Honourable member should be directed to the National Treasury. The National Treasury manages the expenditure and the budgets of municipalities in line with the provisions in the Municipal Finance Management Act. Municipalities report budgetary matters in terms of s71 of the MFMA and are best placed to respond to matters relating to budget and expenditures of all municipalities.
12 April 2016 - NW588
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to the reply to question 4257 on 21 December 2015, he has received the outstanding information from the three specified municipalities; if not, why not; if so, when will this information be made available; if not, why not?
Reply:
The requested information is yet to be received from the remaining three Metropolitan Municipalities. We are however, making efforts to follow-up on it and the Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW574
Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 4104 on 8 December 2015, the information has been received from the Tlokwe City Local Municipality; if so, when will this information be made available as requested?
Reply:
The requested information is yet to be received from the Tlokwe Local Municipalitie. We are however, making efforts to follow-up on it and the Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW953
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
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:
Yes. By way of example, the Minister’s office in the last month received on average, 10 invitations and requests per day from a wide range of stakeholders. Some of these requests are for meetings to be held in the office, invitations to events at embassies, networking sessions organised by Chambers of Commerce, numerous speaking engagements and so forth. Stakeholders include owners of large businesses, Chief Executive Officers of multi-national corporations, Ministers, Ambassadors, labour formations and so on. In other words, the dti mandate dictates that the Minister of Trade and Industry interacts with a wide spectrum of prominent stakeholders who believe their businesses may benefit from the dti’s offerings and he does so, in a variety of settings.
In this light and in common with a number of politicians across the political divide, including the Premier of the Western Cape, Ms H Zille, the Minister responded positively to some invitations from the Gupta family, to attend various events.
On the few occasions that any conversations took place between the Minister and representatives of the family, the content was general and no specific projects were discussed. This is in line with the standard practice Minister adopts with stakeholders where any specific requests for incentives are referred to relevant decision-making structures for approval or rejection. The Ministry would then only consider intervening for the sake of efficiencies if there appear to be purely bureaucratic delays in bringing a process to its conclusion.
To the knowledge of the Ministry, approximately 6 years ago one meeting at the request of the Gupta family was held at the dti offices in Hatfield, Sunnyside attended by the Minister, dti officials and a Mr Gupta to discuss the company’s investment plans. The nature of the meeting was similar to innumerable meetings the Minister has held with potential investors, both foreign and domestic. In the event, no follow-up meetings were requested or held.
The Minister also accepted an invitation to attend the wedding of a Gupta family member as it potentially presented an unexpected but welcome opportunity to informally meet with his then Indian counter-part. Regrettably, the Minister did not in fact attend.
12 April 2016 - NW911
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
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? NW1037E
Reply:
In terms of the rules applicable to Members of the Executive and Members of Parliament, Ministers have to disclose their Financial and/or business interests to both Parliament and the Presidency in compliance with the applicable ethics code. All financial interests of the member and family are disclosed annually. The Minister has always complied with these requirements.
Minister Davies has no interests in any businesses and none of the members of his family has had any business dealings with Government. The Minister is a Director of the Institute of African Alternatives, a non-profit organisation, for which he receives no remuneration.
12 April 2016 - NW793
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)(a) Which Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) stations currently serve Wards (i) 9, (ii) 12, (iii) 19, (iv) 20, (v) 21, (vi) 22 and (vii) 22 in the City of Tshwane and (b) how many (i) officers and (ii) operational vehicles are at each of the specified stations; (2) whether there are any plans to establish a TMPD station to serve the community of Winterveldt in the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Upon receipt of this question, we requested the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality to provide information on this matter and are still awaiting. We will therefore keep the Honourable Member updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW566
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to the reply to question 4089 on 08 December 2015; has the outstanding information been received from the metropolitan municipalities, if not, why not; if so, when will this information be made available as requested?
Reply:
The requested information is yet to be received from the Metropolitan Municipalities. We are however, making efforts to follow-up on it and the Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW833
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) With reference to his reply to question 335 on 14 March 2016, what are the costs of damage caused to property at each affected university resulting from student protests since 1 February 2016, and (b) from which university budgets will these be paid for in each case?
Reply:
(a) With reference to my reply to question 335 on 14 March 2016, an update is provided on the costs of damage caused to property at North West University, University of Cape Town and University of the Free State resulting from student protests since 1 February 2016:
- University of Stellenbosch – R352 000.00
- North West University – R151 000 000.00 (updated)
- University of Limpopo – R1 786 294.52
- University of Johannesburg – R345 000.00
- University of the Western Cape – R46 544 446.00
- Walter Sisulu University – R351 287.19
- Tshwane University of Technology – R5 073 747.73
- University of KwaZulu-Natal – R82 000 000.00
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology – R689 850.14
- University of Cape Town – R3 200 000.00 (updated)
- University of Zululand – R 4 500 000.00
- Rhodes University – R250 000.00
- University of the Witwatersrand – R1 410 223.00
- University of the Free State – R2 800 000.00 (updated)
Total cost: R300 302 848.58 (updated)
The following universities submitted damage reports, however they did not provide estimates of the cost of damage, which will be requested from them:
- University of South Africa;
- Central University of Technology;
- Durban University of Technology; and
- University of Fort Hare.
The following universities reported no/minor incidents of damage on their campuses:
- Vaal University of Technology;
- Mangosuthu University of Technology;
- University of Venda;
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; and
- University of Pretoria –graffiti on walls, which have been repainted.
(b) The universities have not confirmed from which university budgets these damages will be recovered. However, certain damages will be paid or recovered from insurance claims.
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12 April 2016 - NW579
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What were the legal costs incurred by each (a) local, (b) district and (c) metropolitan municipality in the 2014-15 financial year?
Reply:
The question by the Honourable member should be directed to the National Treasury. The National Treasury manages the expenditure and the budgets of municipalities in line with the provisions in the Municipal Finance Management Act. Municipalities report budgetary matters in terms of s71 of the MFMA and are best placed to respond to matters relating to budget and expenditures of all municipalities.
12 April 2016 - NW619
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Transport
1)What is the reason why the roadworks to the R24, also called the P16/1, from Olifantsnek to Rustenburg were discontinued; (2) when (a) construction work to the road will be resumed and (b) is the planned completion date for the roadworks; (3) whether she will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
1. The R24 (P16/1) from km 12, 5 (Olifantshoek) to km 0.0 (Buiten ST, Rustenburg) was split into two sections. Section One km 0.0 to km 4.9 (Project One) and km 4.9 to km 12 ,5 (Project Two). These projects were procured approximately 24 months apart.
2(a) Project One was awarded to DIP Civils in April 2013. In February 2014 the pace of construction slowed down considerably and it was evident that the Contractor was experiencing some financial problems that led into the contractor seeking for a and entered into Business Rescue in April 2014. Unfortunately the Business Rescue was not successful and a new contractor was appointed together with the Liquidator in October 2014. This project is scheduled to be completed by end April 2016.
(b) The Second Project commenced in March 2015 and is scheduled to be completed in September 2017. Currently progress is on schedule.
(3) As part of government’s key delivery programme being implemented by SANRAL, the Minister has no plans to single out this programme through any form of statement on this road.
12 April 2016 - NW751
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)(a) What was the total number of telephone calls made from each municipal office in the country on (i)(aa) 7 March 2015 and (bb) 8 March 2015 and (ii)(aa) 5 March 2016 and (bb) 6 March 2016 respectively and (b) how much did the total amount of telephone calls for each day cost; (2) (a) what was the total number of pool vehicle journeys undertaken by all pool vehicles in each municipality in the country on (i)(aa) 7 March 2015 and (bb) 8 March 2015 and (ii)(aa) 5 March 2016 and (bb) 6 March 2016 respectively, (b) what was the total distance travelled by pool vehicles of each municipality and (c) how much did the total amount of pool vehicle journeys cost for each day?
Reply:
The question by the Honourable Member is more on operational matters which the Ministry at the national level, does not monitor. The question can therefore best be responded to by the Municipal Managers and the Honourable Member may consider using his representation in those councils.
12 April 2016 - NW796
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Did the Competition Commission investigate allegations of market dominance by VFS Global in the visa support services market to foreign embassies after the Commission was approached to do so; if not, why not; if so; what were the findings?
Reply:
On 29 February 2014 and 27 January 2016 the Commission received complaints related to a visa service provider.
The first complaint was that the visa service provider had allegedly concluded contracts with various foreign governments in terms of which it had been given exclusive rights to provide visa support services, and was charging excessive prices for its visa support services.
After investigating the complaint, the CC decided not to refer the matter to the Competition Tribunal, due to jurisdictional issues relating to the conduct of foreign governments. The Commission also found that the prices that were being charged were in fact aligned with the embassies’ own tendering frameworks.
The Commission did however engage in advocacy efforts with the embassies concerned, to make them aware that such practices could have anti-competitive effects.
On 27 January 2016, the Commission received a complaint that the same company was abusing its dominance in the provision of visa support services to international travellers to South Africa who have to use South African embassies abroad. This complaint is still under investigation by the Commission.
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12 April 2016 - NW226
Chewane, Dr H to ask the Minister of Health
Has his department awarded any contracts to companies indirectly or directly owned by certain persons (names furnished) in the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 financial years; if so, in each specified financial year, (i) how many times were such contracts awarded and (ii) for what amount?
Reply:
No.
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12 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 |
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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 |
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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.
12 April 2016 - NW569
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 4093 on 8 December 2015, his department has received the outstanding information from the metropolitan municipalities, if so, when will the information be made available as requested?
Reply:
The requested information is yet to be received from the Metropolitan Municipalities. We are however, making efforts to follow-up on it and the Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW500
Motau, Mr SC to ask the President of the Republic
What amount was spent in respect of each case on (a) appearance fees, (b) consulting fees and (c) any other related costs to procure the services of (i) certain legal representatives (names furnished) and (ii) any other legal (aa) representatives, (bb) advisors and (cc) consultants in the Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others and Democratic Alliance v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others case, heard on 9 February 2016, in the Constitutional Court?
Reply:
The matter was recently finalized by the Constitutional Court. The process that is followed in government regarding the payment of legal fees is as follows: Counsel would submit their bills to the State Attorney. The State Attorney is required to verify the bills and effect payment. Thereafter the Bills are submitted to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. The Department of Justice invoices the relevant Departments for a refund, in this case, the Presidency. The Presidency will only be able to ascertain the amount spent after the above process is concluded.
12 April 2016 - NW587
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 4256 on 21 December 2015, his department has received the outstanding information; if not, why not; if so, when will this information be made available as requested?
Reply:
The requested information is yet to be received from the Metropolitan Municipalities. We are however, making efforts to follow-up on it and the Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW765
Volmink, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What steps has he taken to protect the public from the health risks associated with the drought that is currently affecting the country; (2) does the Government health sector currently have sufficient (a) financial and (b) human resources to address the health risks associated with the drought; if not, what steps will he take to ensure that there are sufficient resources to deal with the health risks associated with the drought; if so, (3) has a specific (a) strategy and/or (b) operational plan been developed; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Drought conditions may lead to numerous short and long term human health impacts, ranging from the risks of the spread of waterborne diseases due to compromised quantity and quality of drinking water and poor sanitation and hygiene, to hunger and malnutrition due to food unavailability and security issues.
With drought conditions, it is required that integrated solutions be employed to control the threat of drought on environmental and human health. Therefore a collaborated, intergovernmental response is required to protect the public from health risks associated with the drought. The Department of Health, however, continues to employ a holistic approach to health interventions by providing preventative, promotive and curative health care services to the public for protection on human health, including the mitigation of drought conditions on human health. These services include:
- Strengthening and maintaining disease surveillance, and maintain capacity to respond to communicable diseases;
- Monitoring and activating disease outbreaks and preparedness team where outbreaks are reported;
- Health-related water quality monitoring to detect changes in water quality in collaboration with municipality and water services authorities;
- Strengthening health promotion and public education on water conservation, hygiene and emergency treatment of water and the impacts of drought on human health;
- Monitoring of infectious diseases in young children, including diarrhoea and malnutrition through the District Health Information System;
- Provision of emergency medical services;
- Increased surveillance of imported goods, especially agricultural consignments in points of entry;
- Monitor nutrition of vulnerable populations; and
- Strengthening monitoring and surveillance of environmental conditions that may constitute health hazards or risks, as a result of the drought, dust conditions, sanitation, food control, etc.
2. (a) Yes, the health sector does receive financial resources from Government to provide health services to South Africans. This includes resources for disaster preparedness.
(b) The health sector continues to ensure that adequate and skilled human resources are available in the health sector in line with the National Development Plan (NDP) priorities.
3. To ensure health sector readiness to deal with climate change impacts, the Department has developed a climate change and health adaptation plan. The plan provides a broad framework for health sector action towards climate change impacts, such as drought, and effectively guide the management of climate change impacts on health through interventions and emergency response capacity.
The health sector, in implementing the plan, continues to engage and negotiate across sectors in the interest of public health. The aim is to ensure that human health is central to planning across all sectors to improve public health and reduce vulnerability to climate change.
END.
12 April 2016 - NW779
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether any funding was made available in each metropolitan municipality as sponsorship for (a) sports and/or (b) cultural events in the (i) 2014-15 financial year and (ii) since 1 July 2015; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (a) which metropolitan municipality, (b) for what purpose and (c) what was the amount involved; (2) whether the return on investment was measured in each specified case; if not, why not; if so, what was the return on investment in each specified case; (3) whether any (a) councillor and/or (b) municipal official and/or (c) any family member of any (i) councillor and/or (ii) municipal official benefitted in any way from the specified sponsorships; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (aa) what action has been taken in this regard, if any, and (bb) what are the further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
The question by the Honourable member should be directed to the National Treasury. The National Treasury manages the expenditure and the budgets of municipalities in line with the provisions in the Municipal Finance Management Act. Municipalities report budgetary matters in terms of s71 of the MFMA and are best placed to respond to matters relating to budget and expenditures of all municipalities.
12 April 2016 - NW521
Khubisa, Mr NM to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
In view of the recent protracted strike by post office employees around the country, (a) how many post offices were part of the strike and in which provinces and districts are the post offices located and (b) how many employees in the post office joined the strike; (2) What are the relevant details of the grievances complained of by the post office employees, inter alia, salaries and working conditions; (3) Whether the specified grievances have been finally resolved; if so, what is the nature of resolutions and or settlement reached?
Reply:
SAPO has advised me as follows:
There has been no recent strike at SAPO, the last strike was in 2014.
(1)(a) 851 Post Offices (including 13 mail centres) were closed across the country at the start of the strike. In the third and fourth week 634 post offices (including 14 mail centres) and 714 post offices (including 9 mail centres) were respectively closed. The closures were mostly in the Gauteng Province followed by Western Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal. These were mainly in; Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban. The closures in other provinces were sporadic in nature.
(b) A total of 4656 employees were reported to be on strike. However the level of intimidation and violence that was experienced during the strike led to more employees not being at their workstations during the strike due to fears of intimidation and violence.
(2) The details of the grievances included:
(i) Back pay for the 2014 salary increases
(ii) Casual employees requesting full time employment with full benefits
(iii) Permanent Part time employees (flexible labour contracts) requesting full time employment
(iv) Equal work for equal pay
(v) The 588 employees that were previously dismissed due to illegal strike but then re-employed in 2013 after agreements between SAPO and labour Unions demanded re-instatement of full benefits
(3) The Minister established the National Leadership Forum at SAPO in October 2014. This was used as a platform to re-establish the engagements between representatives of the organised labour and SAPO management with the Department attending as an observer. SAPO workforce forums were subsequently established and settlement agreements reached with labour representatives taking into account SAPO’s financial situation. These agreements included:
(i) Back pay for 2014/2015 salary increases
(ii) Conversion of casual and permanent part-time workers to permanent full time employees
(iii) Equal pay for work of equal value
(iv) 2015/2016 salary increases
Of the above agreements, the conversion of the temporary employees (casuals and flexible labour contracts) to permanent employees started in 2014 in a phased-in approach but was stopped due to financial constraints. Other settlements agreements were not honoured altogether due the entity’s continued constrained cash-flow position as the entity battled to recover financially post the strike action.
12 April 2016 - NW308
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Do (a) senior managers and (b) financial and supply chain personnel of each metropolitan municipality comply with the minimum competencies set out in the Municipal Finance Management Act; Act 56 of 2003, if not, (i) has each specified municipality notified the relevant MEC in the relevant province of the non-compliance and applied for an extension, (ii) what steps has each specified metropolitan municipality taken to comply with the minimum competencies and (iii) by when would each specified metropolitan municipality comply with the minimum requirements set out in the Municipal Finance Management Act?
Reply:
The requested information is not readily available within the department. We are however, collating the information from both the Provincial CoGTA departments and the Metropolitan Municipalities and will submit as soon as we have concluded. The Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW766
Volmink, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What has been the breakdown in expenditure on air ambulance services in the Northern Cape (a) in the (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 and (iii) 2014-15 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2015 to the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) have third parties been used to provide such services; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) which third parties were used in each case and (b) what was the expenditure on each of the third parties (i) in the specified financial years and (ii) period; (3) are all air ambulance services in the Northern Cape operational; if not (a) why not and (b) when did the specified services stop?
Reply:
According to the Northern Cape Department of Health, the response is as follows:
1. (a) The breakdown in expenditure on air ambulance services
(i) 2012-2013: Unable to source information;
(ii) 2013-2014: R14,359,809.26;
(iii) 2014-2015: R11,768,985.19;
(b) 2015 – 18 March 2016: R10,851,059.19
2. Third parties were not used to provide such services.
3.The fixed wing aircraft, Aerocare (Ambulance Air Africa) is operational in the Northern Cape Province. The current contract operates on a month-to-month system until National Treasury finalises the new tender for aeromedical services.
END.
12 April 2016 - NW591
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 4259 on 21 December 2015; his department has received the outstanding information from the metropolitan municipalities; if not, why not; if so, when will the information be made available as requested?
Reply:
The requested information is yet to be received from the Metropolitan Municipalities. We are however, making efforts to follow-up on it and the Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW582
Rabotapi, Mr MW to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 4186 on 21 December 2015, his department has received the outstanding information; if not, why not; if so, when will the specified information be made available?
Reply:
The requested information is yet to be received from the Metropolitan Municipalities. We are however, making efforts to follow-up on it and the Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW393
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether any municipality has (a) transferred any funds to any political party or (b) budgeted for funding of any political party in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and/or (iii) 2016-17 financial years; if so, in each municipality where this occurred, (aa) in terms of what legislation were these transfers or budgets made, (bb) which political parties received funding, and (cc) how much was budgeted or transferred in each case?
Reply:
The question by the Honourable member should be directed to the National Treasury. The National Treasury manages the expenditure and the budgets of municipalities in line with the provisions in the Municipal Finance Management Act. Municipalities report budgetary matters in terms of s71 of the MFMA and are best placed to respond to matters relating to budget and expenditures of all municipalities.
12 April 2016 - NW854
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What is the total number of children with disabilities who are in the schooling system in terms of (a) age, (b) province, (c) grade and (d) race in 2016?
Reply:
The Department is able to provide information for learners with disabilities in the schooling system for 2015. The Department is currently collating 2016 learner information. Below is the summary of information on learners with disabilities as reported by the Provincial Education Departments.
(a)(b)
Table 1: Number of learners with disabilities, in special schools, by age, in 2015 see link:
http://www.pmg.org.za/files/RNW854Province.docx
Source: Special Needs Education Centre’s SNAP 2015
(c)
Table 2: Number of learners with disabilities, in special schools, by grade, in 2015
Note1: Kindly note that not all Special Needs Education (SNE) centre’s learners are classified
into grade.
Grade |
Total |
Grade R |
4 102 |
Grade 1 |
7 939 |
Grade 2 |
6 046 |
Grade 3 |
6 679 |
Grade 4 |
4 293 |
Grade 5 |
4 283 |
Grade 6 |
5 057 |
Grade 7 |
5 214 |
Grade 8 |
6 134 |
Grade 9 |
5 409 |
Grade 10 |
4 181 |
Grade 11 |
2 384 |
Grade 12 |
1 828 |
Special |
55 097* |
Total |
118 645 |
Source: Special Needs Education Centre’s SNAP 2015
* Learners not classified according to the grade.
(d)
Table 3: Number of learners with disabilities, in special schools, by race, in 2015
RACE |
TOTAL |
AFRICABN/ BLACK |
77 830 |
COLOURED |
20 820 |
INDIAN/ASIANS |
2 377 |
OTHER |
263 |
WHITE |
17 355 |
TOTAL |
118 645 |
Source: Special Needs Education Centre’s SNAP 2015
12 April 2016 - NW839
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Are the qualifications of teachers verified with the SA Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to their appointment to teaching posts; if not, why not; if so, how many teachers (a) have had their qualifications verified by SAQA (i) in the (aa) 2011, (bb) 2012, (cc) 2013, (dd) 2014 and (ee) 2015 academic years and (ii) since 1 January 2016 and (b) how many were found to have misrepresented their qualifications during the specified academic years and period?
Reply:
There is no requirement for the verification of national teacher education qualifications of South African Citizens by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
However, all teachers are required to submit their qualifications to education departments for evaluation to be employed in education. The policy on the Criteria for the Evaluation and Recognition for Qualifications for Employment in Education, former Department of Education, 2000, published in Notice No. 935, Government Gazette No. 21565 of 22 September, 2000 is in the process of being revised. This policy describes the process and procedures for the evaluation, approval and recognition of initial qualifications, advanced and postgraduate qualifications for employment in education and the assigning of Requirement Education Qualification Value (REQVs) to these qualifications.
The principal end users of this policy are evaluators of teacher qualifications in national and provincial departments of education and admissions officials at universities and higher education institutions that offer teacher education to ensure that teacher applicants are admitted to the correct and most appropriate qualification type and programme.
12 April 2016 - NW355
Bhanga, Mr BM to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What was the (a) salary and (b) performance bonus of each public school principal in 2015?
Reply:
What was the (a) salary and (b) performance bonus of each public school principal in 2015?
(a) The table below shows a summary of Principal annual and monthly basic salary. The annual and monthly salaries are summarised by the level of a principal and the number of principals on each salary notch. This is a summary of the position as at December 2015.
Annual Basic Salary (R) |
Monthly Basic Salary (R ) |
Number of Principal per level (level is determined by size of the school) |
||||||
Principal P1 |
Principal P2 |
Principal P3 |
Principal P4 |
Principal P5 |
Principal S1 |
Grand Total |
||
123 000 |
10 250 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
162 516 |
13 543 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
164 157 |
13 680 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
169 113 |
14 093 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
170 814 |
14 235 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
179 532 |
14 961 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
188 673 |
15 723 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
190 569 |
15 881 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
194 400 |
16 200 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
196 335 |
16 361 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
198 297 |
16 525 |
2 |
2 |
|||||
200 478 |
16 707 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
202 476 |
16 873 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
206 547 |
17 212 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
208 620 |
17 385 |
2 |
2 |
|||||
212 811 |
17 734 |
4 |
4 |
|||||
214 929 |
17 911 |
2 |
2 |
|||||
217 074 |
18 090 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
219 258 |
18 272 |
4 |
4 |
|||||
221 445 |
18 454 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
223 674 |
18 640 |
3 |
3 |
|||||
228 165 |
19 014 |
5 |
5 |
|||||
230 445 |
19 204 |
3 |
3 |
|||||
232 752 |
19 396 |
4 |
4 |
|||||
235 077 |
19 590 |
3 |
3 |
|||||
237 420 |
19 785 |
5 |
5 |
|||||
239 790 |
19 983 |
4 |
4 |
|||||
242 169 |
20 181 |
6 |
6 |
|||||
244 617 |
20 385 |
8 |
8 |
|||||
247 062 |
20 589 |
3 |
3 |
|||||
249 528 |
20 794 |
2 |
2 |
|||||
252 012 |
21 001 |
2 |
2 |
|||||
254 541 |
21 212 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
257 082 |
21 424 |
8 |
8 |
|||||
259 650 |
21 638 |
4 |
4 |
|||||
262 254 |
21 855 |
8 |
8 |
|||||
264 885 |
22 074 |
4 |
4 |
|||||
267 531 |
22 294 |
108 |
4 |
112 |
||||
270 195 |
22 516 |
43 |
5 |
48 |
||||
272 904 |
22 742 |
87 |
5 |
92 |
||||
275 622 |
22 969 |
65 |
8 |
73 |
||||
278 397 |
23 200 |
53 |
5 |
58 |
||||
281 157 |
23 430 |
27 |
1 |
28 |
||||
283 986 |
23 666 |
20 |
1 |
21 |
||||
286 815 |
23 901 |
5 |
5 |
|||||
289 698 |
24 142 |
6 |
3 |
9 |
||||
292 581 |
24 382 |
36 |
1 |
37 |
||||
297 114 |
24 760 |
21 |
21 |
|||||
300 087 |
25 007 |
21 |
1 |
22 |
||||
303 105 |
25 259 |
37 |
1 |
38 |
||||
306 111 |
25 509 |
72 |
4 |
76 |
||||
309 189 |
25 766 |
113 |
2 |
115 |
||||
312 267 |
26 022 |
84 |
4 |
88 |
||||
315 396 |
26 283 |
72 |
3 |
75 |
||||
318 543 |
26 545 |
69 |
814 |
4 |
887 |
|||
321 723 |
26 810 |
71 |
405 |
4 |
480 |
|||
324 957 |
27 080 |
66 |
566 |
4 |
636 |
|||
328 203 |
27 350 |
50 |
397 |
1 |
448 |
|||
331 494 |
27 625 |
41 |
395 |
1 |
437 |
|||
334 809 |
27 901 |
19 |
235 |
1 |
255 |
|||
338 163 |
28 180 |
19 |
98 |
1 |
118 |
|||
341 538 |
28 462 |
9 |
76 |
85 |
||||
344 946 |
28 746 |
11 |
95 |
106 |
||||
348 384 |
29 032 |
12 |
69 |
81 |
||||
351 870 |
29 323 |
9 |
107 |
116 |
||||
355 410 |
29 618 |
6 |
95 |
101 |
||||
358 956 |
29 913 |
6 |
132 |
138 |
||||
359 655 |
29 971 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
362 547 |
30 212 |
5 |
291 |
296 |
||||
366 159 |
30 513 |
7 |
419 |
1 |
427 |
|||
369 810 |
30 818 |
9 |
390 |
399 |
||||
373 524 |
31 127 |
12 |
432 |
444 |
||||
377 259 |
31 438 |
10 |
409 |
1 |
420 |
|||
381 027 |
31 752 |
4 |
404 |
691 |
1099 |
|||
384 831 |
32 069 |
4 |
341 |
376 |
721 |
|||
388 683 |
32 390 |
6 |
288 |
538 |
832 |
|||
392 574 |
32 715 |
5 |
203 |
480 |
1 |
689 |
||
396 510 |
33 043 |
5 |
149 |
393 |
547 |
|||
400 464 |
33 372 |
4 |
194 |
332 |
530 |
|||
404 451 |
33 704 |
3 |
142 |
100 |
245 |
|||
408 528 |
34 044 |
7 |
111 |
47 |
165 |
|||
412 596 |
34 383 |
5 |
110 |
62 |
177 |
|||
416 721 |
34 727 |
5 |
131 |
59 |
195 |
|||
420 894 |
35 075 |
3 |
156 |
123 |
282 |
|||
427 413 |
35 618 |
50 |
59 |
109 |
||||
431 691 |
35 974 |
37 |
91 |
128 |
||||
435 993 |
36 333 |
52 |
194 |
246 |
||||
440 364 |
36 697 |
35 |
267 |
477 |
779 |
|||
444 753 |
37 063 |
64 |
391 |
315 |
1 |
771 |
||
449 205 |
37 434 |
21 |
353 |
326 |
700 |
|||
453 714 |
37 810 |
4 |
319 |
336 |
659 |
|||
458 223 |
38 185 |
1 |
7 |
335 |
244 |
587 |
||
462 819 |
38 568 |
6 |
371 |
182 |
559 |
|||
467 448 |
38 954 |
13 |
299 |
48 |
360 |
|||
472 128 |
39 344 |
1 |
10 |
238 |
22 |
1 |
272 |
|
476 835 |
39 736 |
7 |
187 |
29 |
223 |
|||
481 602 |
40 134 |
13 |
151 |
38 |
202 |
|||
486 432 |
40 536 |
13 |
110 |
53 |
176 |
|||
491 301 |
40 942 |
14 |
107 |
42 |
163 |
|||
496 206 |
41 351 |
6 |
87 |
62 |
155 |
|||
501 168 |
41 764 |
11 |
78 |
101 |
190 |
|||
506 178 |
42 182 |
12 |
49 |
115 |
176 |
|||
511 245 |
42 604 |
10 |
49 |
154 |
213 |
|||
516 348 |
43 029 |
8 |
42 |
181 |
231 |
|||
521 517 |
43 460 |
7 |
49 |
196 |
252 |
|||
523 788 |
43 649 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
526 743 |
43 895 |
10 |
79 |
231 |
320 |
|||
531 999 |
44 333 |
11 |
52 |
218 |
281 |
|||
537 324 |
44 777 |
2 |
26 |
231 |
1 |
260 |
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542 688 |
45 224 |
4 |
191 |
65 |
260 |
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548 112 |
45 676 |
1 |
4 |
172 |
47 |
224 |
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553 614 |
46 135 |
6 |
88 |
45 |
139 |
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559 134 |
46 595 |
1 |
5 |
53 |
58 |
117 |
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564 738 |
47 062 |
1 |
2 |
19 |
40 |
62 |
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570 378 |
47 532 |
1 |
2 |
10 |
45 |
58 |
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576 078 |
48 007 |
1 |
2 |
9 |
9 |
21 |
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581 838 |
48 487 |
2 |
3 |
12 |
1 |
18 |
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587 646 |
48 971 |
1 |
4 |
13 |
2 |
20 |
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593 541 |
49 462 |
3 |
11 |
2 |
16 |
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599 460 |
49 955 |
1 |
8 |
2 |
11 |
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605 460 |
50 455 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
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611 517 |
50 960 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
11 |
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617 637 |
51 470 |
11 |
12 |
23 |
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623 793 |
51 983 |
3 |
19 |
22 |
||||
630 033 |
52 503 |
3 |
28 |
31 |
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636 330 |
53 028 |
1 |
28 |
29 |
||||
642 702 |
53 559 |
2 |
26 |
28 |
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649 149 |
54 096 |
19 |
19 |
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655 635 |
54 636 |
2 |
20 |
22 |
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662 178 |
55 182 |
1 |
18 |
19 |
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668 814 |
55 735 |
4 |
4 |
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675 501 |
56 292 |
3 |
3 |
|||||
682 236 |
56 853 |
1 |
1 |
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768 762 |
64 064 |
1 |
1 |
|||||
Grand Total |
1 354 |
8 086 |
7 226 |
4 216 |
501 |
170 |
21 553 |
Source: PERSAL
(b) The current performance management dispensation for school-based educators does not provide for a performance bonus.
12 April 2016 - NW678
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
How many persons were suspended with full pay in (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her, excluding the Passenger Rail Agency of SA, in the (aa) 2012-13, (bb) 2013-14 and (cc) 2014-15 financial years, (b) what amount was paid to each of the specified persons in each of the specified entities in each month in each of the specified financial years, (c) what were the reasons for (i) the suspensions, (ii) suspending the persons with full pay and (iii) the delays in resolving the suspensions in each case respectively and (d) what steps is she taking to resolve these suspensions?
Reply:
Department
a) How many persons have been suspended with full pay within (i) her department.
(aa) 2012/13 – None
(bb) 2013-14 – 1 X DDG for 10 months. The value for the duration is R983 851.49
(cc) 2014-15 financial years – Five (05) employees to the value of R1 015 228.91
- 2 Deputy Directors-General (3 Months and 15 days)
- 1 Director (3 months and 20 days)
- 1 Deputy Director (3 months and 20 days)
- 1 Assistant Director (4 months and 10 days)
(b) in each specified case, what (i) is the value of these payments for each month by her department
2013/2014 FINACIAL YEAR |
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NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES |
MONTH |
VALUE OF PAYMENTS |
One employee |
May 2013 |
R0 |
June |
R77 356.42 |
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July |
R94 116.98 |
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August |
R94 116.98 |
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September |
R153 559.29 |
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October |
R94 116.98 |
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November |
R94 116.98 |
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December |
R94 116.98 |
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January 2014 |
R94 116.98 |
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February |
R94 116.98 |
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March |
R94 116.98 |
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TOTAL |
R 983 851.49 |
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2014/2015 FINACIAL YEAR |
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Employee 1 |
April 2014 |
R138 386.61 |
TOTAL |
R138 386.61 |
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Employee 2 |
July 2014 |
R118 521.91 |
August 2014 |
R124 311.78 |
|
September 2014 |
R53 130.51 |
|
TOTAL |
R295 964.20 |
|
Employee 3 |
October 2014 |
R27 974.57 |
November 2014 |
R70 907.76 |
|
December |
R70 907.76 |
|
January |
R70 907.76 |
|
February |
R23 312.74 |
|
TOTAL |
R264 010.00 |
|
Employee 4 |
October 2014 |
R16 478.74 |
November 2014 |
R41 769.04 |
|
December 2014 |
R41 769.04 |
|
January 2015 |
R41 769.04 |
|
February 2015 |
R13 732.29 |
|
Total |
R155 518.14 |
|
Employee 5 |
October 2014 |
R36 545.71 |
November 2014 |
R37 020.79 |
|
December 2014 |
R37 020.79 |
|
January 2015 |
R37 020.79 |
|
February 2015 |
R13 741.90 |
|
Total |
R161 349.96 |
|
Grand Total – 2014/15 |
R1 015 228.91 |
(c) what were the reasons for (i) these suspensions,
The officials committed serious allegations of misconduct that warranted precautionary suspension.
(ii) reasons for suspending the persons with full pay
Precautionary suspension is always with full pay in terms of Chapter 7, clause 2(b) of the Senior Management Service Handbook and clause 7.2 of the Disciplinary Code and Procedure (Resolution 1 of 2003).
(iii) the delay in resolving the suspension in each case respectively
The complexity of the investigations is the cause of the delay.
(d) what steps is she taking to resolve these suspensions?
All the above-mentioned cases were resolved.
Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)
(a)(ii) The Airports Company South Africa, placed employees under suspension with full pay pending investigation and possible disciplinary action during the financial years under review as follows:
(aa) 2012/13
During the period under review, nine (9) employees were placed under suspension with full pay for the average period of approximately three (3) months (92 days). The total value of the salaries paid to the nine (9) employees during the period under review for suspension with full pay amounted to R 286 889.90.
All cases were concluded, with outcomes reached within set timeframes of investigation, resolution and finalization of such matters.
(bb) 2013/14
During the financial year under review, nineteen (19) employees were placed on suspension with full pay for the average period of approximately three (3) months (95 days). The total amount of salaries paid to the nineteen (19) employees during the period of suspension under review amounted to R 880 462.11
All cases were concluded, with outcomes reached within set timeframes of investigation, resolution and finalization of such matters.
(cc) 2014/15
During the financial year under review, thirty four (34) employees were placed under suspension with full pay for the average period of below three (3) months (77 days). The total amount of salaries paid to the thirty four (34) employees during the period under review of suspension with full pay amounted to R 2 298 887.60
All cases were concluded, with outcomes reached within set timeframes for investigation, resolution and finalization of such matters.
(c)(i) and (ii) Reasons for suspension and disciplinary action during the requested review period
The reasons for suspensions to facilitate investigation and conclusion of matters during the period under review were many and varied as reflected in the list below:
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(iii) Conclusion of disciplinary action during the requested review period
All of the suspensions with full pay for the three (3) sets of financial years have been finalised and there were no delays in the investigation and finalisation of disciplinary processes. Outcomes of majority of the disciplinary processes mainly resulted in decisions of:
- Dismissal
- Acquittal and
- Final written warnings
(d) Solution for the reduction of suspensions with full pay
A benchmark has been set for resolution of suspensions with full pay within a period of three (3) months. Suspension of employees with full pay will be used as an action of last resort in deserving cases of serious financial and criminal misconduct. While some suspensions with full pay may be longer than others, the average period of three months (3) will be the guiding principle.
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
- (i) N/A (ii) the South African Civil Aviation Authority suspensions are listed below for (aa) there were none, for 2012/13, (bb) there were none for 2013/14, and (cc) for 2014/15 as per table below. (ii) (aa) (bb) (iii) and (iv) are stated in the table below.
Name Department |
No. of days suspended |
Reasons for suspension |
Payment value of suspension in rand per month |
Delay and Reasons |
Action taken to resolve the matters |
Accident and Incident Investigation Division |
90 days |
Serious misconduct relating to misrepresentation of qualifications |
R59,782.76 x3 months R179.348.28 |
No delay* |
An internal disciplinary process was undertaken and the employee was dismissed. |
Air Safety Operations Division |
90 days |
Serious Misconduct unethical conduct when doing inspection and audit. |
R70,654.22 x 3 months R211,962.66 |
No delay* |
An internal disciplinary process was undertaken and the employee was dismissed. |
Air Safety Operations Division |
90 days |
Serious misconduct relating to conflict of interest and contravention of Civil Aviation Act, section 98. |
R51,442.43 x 3 months R154,327.29 |
No delay* |
The employee resigned before the disciplinary hearing was held. |
Air Safety Operations Division |
14 days |
Serious misconduct relating to conviction on criminal case. |
N/A |
No delay* |
An internal disciplinary hearing was conducted and the charges against the employee were dismissed by the Chairperson of the hearing. |
Air Safety Operations Division |
120 days |
Serious misconduct relating misrepresentation of flying experience. |
R97,707.48 x 4 months R390,829.92 |
Under the control of external investigations. |
An internal disciplinary process was undertaken and the employee was dismissed. |
Air Safety Operations Division |
150 days |
Serious misconduct relating to misrepresentation of qualifications. |
R57,258.57 x 5 months R286,292.85 |
Some delay experienced during festive holidays. |
An internal disciplinary process was undertaken and the employee was dismissed. |
Total |
R1,222,761.00 |
Footnote: * means that the suspension was within the SACAA Disciplinary Management Policy.
Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)
Department |
Date Suspended |
Date Suspension Uplifted Termination |
Value of payment per month |
Total of payment whilst on suspension |
Reason for Suspension |
Reason for Delay in resolving matter |
What is being done to resolve |
Reason for suspension with full pay |
2012/2013 |
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ATNS |
25 September 2012 |
24 December 2012 |
R56 767.00 |
R163 307.00 |
KPMG Audit – Whistle blowing matter |
Matter was dealt with as expedient as possible taking the audit into consideration. |
Matter concluded |
According to the Labour Relations Act, a suspension preceding a disciplinary hearing is a preventative suspension and must always be with full pay |
ATNS |
31 August 2012 |
14 September 2012 |
R20 833.33 |
R10 575.00 |
Gross Insubordination |
Non availability of internal qualified Chairman. |
Matter concluded. |
According to the Labour Relations Act, a suspension preceding a disciplinary hearing is a preventative suspension and must always be with full pay |
ATNS |
25 September 2012 |
24 December 2012 |
R72 399.00 |
R211 618.00 |
KPMG Audit Whistle blowing matter |
Matter was dealt with as expedient as possible taking the audit into consideration. |
Matter concluded. |
According to the Labour Relations Act, a suspension preceding a disciplinary hearing is a preventative suspension and must always be with full pay |
ATNS |
28 March 2013 |
1 August 2013 |
R153 333.00 |
R634 561.00 |
Gross Insubordination |
External legal team appointed based on seniority. |
Matter concluded. Employee dismissed. |
According to the Labour Relations Act, a suspension preceding a disciplinary hearing is a preventative suspension and must always be with full pay |
2013/2014 |
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ATNS |
4 July 2013 |
5 September 2013 |
R128 808.00 |
R271 466.00 |
Gross dishonesty |
External legal team appointed due to seniority of employee. |
Matter concluded. |
According to the Labour Relations Act, a suspension preceding a disciplinary hearing is a preventative suspension and must always be with full pay |
ATNS |
13 March 2014 |
25 July 2014 |
R80 424.00 |
R357 004.00 |
Gross Insubordination |
External legal team appointed due to the seniority of the employee. |
Matter concluded |
According to the Labour Relations Act, a suspension preceding a disciplinary hearing is a preventative suspension and must always be with full pay |
2014/2015 |
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ATNS |
16 May 2014 |
31 October 2015 |
R111 435.00 |
R1 950 958.07 |
Whistle Blower on allegations of racism, discrimination, intimidation and victimisation of black employees. |
Extensive internal disciplinary hearing finalised. |
Matter Concluded. Employee resigned before finalization of disciplinary hearing. |
According to the Labour Relations Act, a suspension preceding a disciplinary hearing is a preventative suspension and must always be with full pay |
ATNS |
16 May 2014 |
25 September 2015 |
R94 350.00 |
R1 557 411.00 |
Whistle Blower on allegations of racism, discrimination, intimidation and victimisation of black employees. |
Extensive internal disciplinary hearing finalized.
|
Matter Concluded. Employee dismissed. |
According to the Labour Relations Act, a suspension preceding a disciplinary hearing is a preventative suspension and must always be with full pay |
Ports Regulator of South Africa
The Ports Regulator has never suspended any of its employees since starting operations in 2007.
South African Maritime Safety Authority ( SAMSA)
- (ii)
Number of persons suspended |
Number of months person suspended |
Amount p/m |
Reasons for suspension |
Why Suspension with full pay? |
Reasons for delays in resolving the matter |
What are the Steps to resolve the matter? |
2012-13 |
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1 |
3 months |
R69 141.49 |
Misconduct |
Precautionary suspension |
CCMA process took long |
Resolved |
2013-14 |
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1 |
1 month |
R28 818.12 |
Misconduct |
Precautionary suspension |
Hearing process |
Resolved |
2014-15 |
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1 |
3 months |
R70 616.58 |
Misconduct |
Precautionary suspension |
Investigation |
Matter referred to the Labour Court |
1 |
6 months |
R18 853.99 |
Misconduct |
Precautionary suspension |
Sick leave by staff member & initiator |
Matter resolved |
Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)
ii. (aa) No persons were suspended during the 2012-13 reporting period.
ii. (cc) 2014/15 FINANCIAL YEAR
NO. OF PERSONS |
REASONS FOR SUSPENSION |
PERIOD OF SUSPENSION |
MONEY PAID DURING SUSPENSION |
1 |
Gross dishonesty, Financial misconduct, Insubordination and Breach of Duty of Trust. |
Four months |
R388, 700,96 |
1 |
Misconduct |
One month |
R42, 316 |
TOTAL |
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2 |
R431,016.96 |
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(bb) 2013/14 FINANCIAL YEAR |
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NO. OF PERSONS |
REASONS FOR SUSPENSION |
PERIOD OF SUSPENSION |
MONEY PAID DURING SUSPENSION |
1 |
Misconduct |
One month |
R81, 433,50 |
1 |
Misconduct |
Two months |
R46, 474,64 |
TOTAL |
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2 |
R127, 908,14 |
(b)(iv) All the suspensions were conducted in compliance with the RSR’s Disciplinary Policy, which makes allowances for suspensions with full pay.
Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (CBRTA)
(a)(ii) The CBRTA in the (aa) 2012-13 (bb), 2013-14 (cc) 14-15 financial years (b) suspended a total of eight (8) persons as outlined in the schedule of suspensions table listed below. (b) The amount was paid to each of the specified persons in each month in each of the specified financial years, (c) the reasons for (i) the suspensions and (iii) the delays in resolving the suspensions in each case respectively are all provided in the table below.
Position |
(aa)(bb)(cc)Financial years |
Period |
(c)(i) (ii) Reason for suspension |
(c)(iii) Delay in resolving these matters |
(b) Monthly amount paid |
|
HR Generalist |
FY12/13 |
FY12/13 |
November 2012 - January 2013 Suspended for 65 days |
Alleged Misconduct. Recruitment process not followed for appointment of new hires. Verbal offers of employment extended before requisite approval. |
The matter was not delayed. The suspension was uplifted and an informal disciplinary hearing was conducted. |
R 36,744 |
Chief Road Transport Inspector |
FY12/13 |
FY13/14 |
February 2013 – April 2013 Suspended for 65 days |
Alleged misconduct. Making use of employer's resources for personal benefit. Leave without authorisation |
The matter was not delayed. Disciplinary hearing was conducted. |
R 38,133 |
Senior Manager Human Resources |
FY13/14 |
FY13/14 |
March 2013 – April 2013 Suspended for 43 days |
Alleged Misconduct. Unprofessional conduct, fraudulently changing performance score, failure to carry out responsibilities with recruitment of Road Transport Inspectors |
The matter was not delayed, the employee resigned pending disciplinary enquiry |
R 66,371 |
Position |
(aa)(bb)(cc)Financial years |
Period |
(c)(i) (ii) Reason for suspension |
(c)(iii) Delay in resolving these matters |
(b) Monthly amount paid |
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Senior Manager Law Enforcement |
FY 13/14 |
FY 14 / 15 |
November 2013 – November 2014 Suspended for 260 days |
Alleged misconduct. Gross Insubordination, unruly behaviour, gross negligence |
Delays with investigations due to unavailability of witnesses due to work pressures as well as year-end closure. |
R 75,467 |
Executive Manager: Human Resources & Administration |
FY13/14 |
FY14/15 |
February 2014 - July 2014 Suspended for 108 days |
Allegations of misconduct - Gross dereliction of duty, gross insubordination, and gross negligence |
Matter delayed by changes to external investigators. Finally a settlement agreement was entered into |
R 110,933 |
Executive Manager: Facilitation & Industry Development |
FY14/15 |
FY14/15 |
May 2014 - November 2014 Suspended for 130 days |
Allegations of misconduct - Gross insolence and undermining authority of superior |
The matter was not delayed. After further investigations, the matter was partly heard. The employee requested a settlement agreement |
R 131,098.50 |
Position |
(aa)(bb)(cc)Financial years |
Period |
(c)(i) (ii) Reason for suspension |
(c)(iii) Delay in resolving these matters |
(b) Monthly amount paid |
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Senior Data Administrator |
FY14/15 |
FY15/ 16 |
July 2014 – May 2015 Suspended for 216 days |
Allegations of misconduct - Frequent late-coming, Repeated absence without permission, Abscondment/desertion, Gross insubordination |
Suspension and hearing delayed on account of repeated failure by employee to respond to acknowledge receipt and/or to respond to disciplinary documentation, failure to attend the inquiry. |
R 31,951 |
Position |
(aa)(bb)(cc)Financial years |
Period |
Reason for suspension |
Delay in resolving these matters |
Monthly amount paid |
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Senior Manager Information Technology |
FY14/15 |
FY15/ 16 |
October 2014 – July 2015 Suspended for 216 days |
Allegations of misconduct - Intended fraud. |
Investigations into the alleged misconduct were lengthy and required extended time. |
R 79,679 |
(d)Mitigation against future costs related to employee suspensions:
The C-BRTA developed and adopted Management Guidelines for Employee Suspensions (as attached) that line management will now use when considering suspensions. The overall effect is that to date employee suspensions have become minimal and where there is a need to isolate an employee from operations while investigations are underway, the employee is placed in other non-related roles to best derive equitable value for the salary earned.
Road Accident Fund (RAF)
- (ii) The Road Accident Fund (RAF), who employs over 2500 people, suspended with full pay (aa) 9 employees in 2012-13, (bb) 20 employees in 2013-14, and (cc) 10 employees in the 2014-15 financial years,
- the value of the matters for each month in each financial year are:
(aa) 2012-13 |
(bb) 2013-14 |
(cc) 2014-15 |
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April |
R 76 000.00 |
R 160 000.00 |
R 420 000.00 |
May |
R 45 000.00 |
R 215 000.00 |
R 465 000.00 |
June |
R 85 000.00 |
R 255 000.00 |
R 420 000.00 |
July |
R 85 000.00 |
R 245 000.00 |
R 450 000.00 |
August |
R 75 000.00 |
R 225 000.00 |
R 420 000.00 |
September |
R 90 000.00 |
R 125 000.00 |
R 550 000.00 |
October |
R 55 000.00 |
R 100 000.00 |
R 550 000.00 |
November |
R 30 000.00 |
R 205 000.00 |
R 430 000.00 |
December |
R 58 000.00 |
R 175 000.00 |
R 320 000.00 |
January |
R 92 000.00 |
R 200 000.00 |
R 130 000.00 |
February |
R 70 000.00 |
R 300 000.00 |
R 130 000.00 |
March |
R 70 000.00 |
R 420 000.00 |
R 130 000.00 |
- (i) the reasons for the suspensions, which relate to anything from misconduct to fraud, are to manage the risk of the employee to interfering with witnesses and/or evidence; where the continued presence of the employee presents a threat to life or property; or where the employee’s presence will have a disruptive effect on other employees, (ii) the CCMA and Labour Court generally consider suspension without pay an unfair labour practice, therefore the RAF Disciplinary Policy provides for the suspension of an employee on full pay in the aforementioned instances, (iii) delays in resolving the matters may be experienced due to any one or more reasons, including ongoing investigations that must be completed; the employee getting sick; CCMA referrals for unfair labour practices; and, requests for legal representation and determination, which if granted, impacts on the time taken to conclude hearings, and
- in order to resolve future matters the RAF is amending its Disciplinary Policy to curb the maximum period for which an employee may be suspended on full pay and requiring the employee be charged no later than one month after the suspension.
Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)
(ii) Road Traffic Management Corporation
(aa) 2012 - 2013 = five (5) employees
(bb) 2013 – 2014 = Five (5) Employees
(cc) 2014 – 2015 = One (1) Employees
- 2012-2013
Employee |
Monthly salary |
No. 1 |
R 18 421.39 |
No. 2 |
R 13 961.89 |
No. 3 |
R 10 815.07 |
No. 4 |
R 35 980.71 |
No.5 |
R 14 383.92 |
2013-2014
Employee |
Monthly salary |
No. 1 |
R 38 565.30 |
No. 2 |
R28 490.88 |
No. 3 |
R 35 256.08 |
No. 4 |
R 14 171.32 |
No.5 |
14 383.92 |
2014-2015
Employee |
Monthly salary |
No. 1 |
R 35 256.08 |
- (i) The reasons for the suspension were that the acts of misconduct were very serious and another reason was to conduct the investigation free from possible interference by the employees, in terms of paragraph 9.2 (i) & (ii) of the Disciplinary Code and Procedures of the Corporation
(ii) The suspension of this kind is with full pay in terms of paragraph 9.2 (b) of the Disciplinary Code and Procedures of the Corporation.
(iii) The delays were caused due to the investigation which took longer than we expected. Charges are informed by the Investigation report and therefore if finalization of the investigation delays, then the process of charging the employee/s delays.
(d). As soon as the employee is suspended, processes will be put in place to ensure that the investigation unfolds immediately without any delay. This will ensure that there are no unnecessary delays in the finalization of cases and suspensions.
Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA)
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2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
None |
None |
1 |
- R 261 541.15 for the period September 2014 to February 2015
Gross salary per month:
September 2014- R39 401.44
October 2014- R39 401.44
November 2014- R39 401.44
December 2014- R39 401.44
January 2015- R64 533.97
February 2015- R39 401.44
- Reason for suspension
- Misconduct;
- The suspension was with full pay; and
- A lengthy disciplinary process was undertaken and the employee was given a final written warning
- The disciplinary hearing concluded the process.
South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)
None of the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Ltd (SANRAL) staff members were suspended during the years under review
12 April 2016 - NW83
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Health
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:
(a) There are 53 key indicators for the ten Medium-Term Strategic Framework Outcomes, namely a) Universal Health coverage progressively achieved through implementation of National Health Insurance; b) Improved quality of health care; c) Implement the re-engineering of Primary Health Care; d) Reduced health care costs; e) Improved human resources for health; f) Improved health management and leadership; g) Improved health facility planning and infrastructure delivery; h) HIV & AIDS and Tuberculosis prevented and successfully managed; i) Maternal, infant and child mortality reduced; and j) Efficient Health Management Information System developed and implemented for improved decision-making
The result of the above work is aimed at improving of the health status of South Africans. The impact indicators and targets are: see the link: http://www.pmg.org.za/files/RNW83Table.docx
(b) Cabinet, chaired by the President, monitors performance on the Programme of Action which includes MTSF outcome Two, and its sub-outcomes for every quarter of the financial year (i.e. four times per financial year).
(c) The Minister accounts to Cabinet on a quarterly basis on these key indicators. Some of the high level indicator achievements for this MTSF period against set targets are as follows:
- The Life expectancy at birth (which has a target of 63 years in March 2019) has increased from 60 years in 2012 to 62.9 years in 2014.
- Maternal Mortality ratio (which has a target of < 100 per 100,000 live births by March 2019) reduced from 269 per 100,000 live births in 2012 to 155 per 100,000 live births in 2014.
- The Under-5 mortality rate (U5MR) significantly decreased from 56 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2009, to 39 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2014. The health system is working towards a further 25% reduction of child mortality with a target of 30 per 1000 live births by 2019.
- The infant mortality rate (IMR) decreased from 39 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2009, to 28 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2014.
- The Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) also declined from 14 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2009 to 11 per 1,000 live births in 2014. It has remained stable at 11 per 1,000 live births for the past 3 years.
(Source: The Rapid Mortality Surveillance Report, 2015)
More information on progress made on the Programme of Action is published on the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation website.
(d) The targets of the MTSF sub-outcomes are set as annual and five-year targets but monitored quarterly. Impact indicators do not change much within a year. On a quarterly basis, performance of some MTSF sub-outcome indicators has been below planned annual targets due to data inaccuracies, poor recording at health facility levels and incomplete reporting by health facilities. For example, low coverage of long-acting contraceptive methods and inappropriate recording of the oral method have been found in some areas. This is resulting to quarterly Couple Year Protection Rates lower than the planned annual MSTF target. Similarly, poor data recording is also causing sub-optimal in-year performance of planned MTSF targets for multi-resistant TB and male medical circumcisions. For example, currently only male medical circumcision performed among men between the ages of 15 and 49 years is reported. Data systems on male medical circumcisions performed is being developed for young boys between ages of 10 to 14 years and men who are 50 years and above.
(e) Annual Performance Plans of the National and Provincial Department of Health are largely aligned to MTSF outcome and sub-outcomes. Remedial actions to challenges of implementation are therefore captured and recorded through the quarterly reporting system of the Annual Performance Plans. These actions are then taken through the various national policy and strategic forums at national level which are filtered down at provincial levels. For example with the regard to Couple Year Protection Rate data, re-training of providers has been undertaken.
Implementing partners have also committed to assist with addressing data capturing issues on MDR-TB indicators. Partners are assisting with addressing the data quality issues with regards to male medical circumcisions. The Department is strengthening data collection systems for these developing programmes through the development of patient-based information system and implementation e-Health strategy.
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12 April 2016 - NW565
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to his reply to question 4108 on 08 December 2015; has the outstanding information been received from the Tlokwe Local Municipality, if not, why not; if so, when will this information be made available as requested?
Reply:
The requested information is yet to be received from the Tlokwe City Local Municipality. We are however, making efforts to follow-up on it and the Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW568
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 4145 on 8 December 2015, his department has received the outstanding information from the metropolitan municipalities, if so, when will the information be made available as requested?
Reply:
The requested information is yet to be received from the Metropolitan Municipalities. We are however, making efforts to follow-up on it and the Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW853
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Did the North West University Council approve the unauthorised and irregular expenditure of R10 million of university funds that happened under the watch of a certain person (name and details furnished) without investigation; (2) what are the details which led to the Council approving the specified expenditure in spite of the investigation?
Reply:
- Authorisation for the amount in question from the University Council was not required as Dr T Eloff, the former Vice-Chancellor, was authorised in terms of the delegations of authority of the North-West University (NWU), to approve all expenditure up to the value of R10 million. The Vice-Chancellor’s authorisation of the expenditure is therefore not deemed irregular or unauthorised.
- However, the current Vice-Chancellor, Professor ND Kgwadi, reported in the 2014 Annual Report that the public benefit trust, the North West Higher Education Trust (NWHET), which was established as a mechanism for receiving all philanthropic donations, was scrutinised in order to address a need to clarify the relationship between the NWU and the NWHET.
The University has also provided an update to the Department on the decisions made by Council following the inquiry initiated into alleged fraud by the former Vice-Chancellor.
The Council deliberated extensively on the matter at a meeting held on 19 June 2015 and resolved that:
- The establishment of the North-West Higher Education Trust (NWHET) was an endowment fund with the aim of raising money by commercial investments for the North-West University and other selected higher education institutions in the North West Province;
- Accepted that there had been no improper motive on the part of the former Vice-Chancellor, Dr Eloff, in approving a university donation of R10 million to the Trust;
- Acknowledged that Dr Eloff consulted widely with responsible University officials regarding the viability and feasibility of the NWHET initiative;
- Acknowledge that the Trust had been registered as such in accordance with legal requirements;
- Recommend that all purported projects linked to, or evolving from the Trust, be terminated with immediate effect;
- Steps be taken to recover the full amount of R10 million from the NWHET; and
- The process according to which the amount of R10 million is to be recovered is still underway.
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12 April 2016 - NW718
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether Durban or any other city in the country is regarded as an environmental hotspot on account of (a) a lack of proper and adequate sanitation, (b) overexploitation and depletion of natural resources, (c) soil or beach erosion of one type or the other, (d) diminishing water availability and compromised water quality and (e) destruction of highly prized and unique eco-systems; if not, why not; if so, (i) which cities are regarded as environmental hotspots in respect of the aforementioned, (ii) what steps has the Government taken to address the specified problems proactively and aggressively in order to remedy the situation and (iii) what measure of success is being achieved in rectifying the specified problems?
Reply:
(a)
This needs to be responded to by the Department of Water and Sanitation.
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Yes.
All cities can be considered environmental hotspots simply due to the density of people – this shear density of humanity means that cities are huge sinks for food, water, energy and other natural resources as well as being significant sources of waste, effluent, heat and atmospheric emissions (often mostly vehicle emissions). Nevertheless, in the Western and Eastern coastal regions of the South African ocean space, abalone and rock lobster are currently over-exploited and showing signs of depletion.
With this, it is estimated that over 50% of the world’s population now lives in cities and urban areas. These large communities provide both challenges and opportunities for environmentally-conscious developers, and there are distinct advantages to further defining and working towards the goals of sustainable cities. Humans are social creatures and thrive in urban spaces that foster social connections. Because of this, a shift to denser, urban living provides an outlet for social interaction and conditions under which humans can prosper. Thus, contrary to popular belief cities can be more environmentally sustainable than rural or suburban living. With people and resource located so close to one another, it is possible to save energy for transportation and mass transit systems, and resources such as food.
Operation Phakisa led by the Department of Environmental Affairs has key focus areas on Marine Protection Services and Governance that include key initiatives addressing over-exploitation and depletion of natural resources or marine living species. These include a network of 22 of Marine Protected Areas and Coordinated enforcement programmes.
The monitoring and evaluation of local authorities’ performance is the mandate of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA).
(c) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Yes
The South African coastline currently has areas that are prone to soil and beach erosion, and these include Glentana, Oyster Bay, St Francis Bay, Langebaan and Milnerton. The Department of Environmental Affairs however, is in the process of conducting a National Coastal Assessment which will identify such hotspots.
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Yes
Coastal cities by their nature are potential environmental hotspots with respect to water quality. As an example, some of recreational beaches in Durban have lost their Blue Flag status due to poor water quality. The department has tools whose aim is to assist the municipalities to better manage water quality.
(e) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Yes
All cities contain highly prized ecosystems which are eroded on account of the pressing needs of ever expanding cities to provide for housing and other land uses. However, most of the more advanced metropolitan areas and bigger cities entertain these pressures through proper land use planning. Conservation plans and other tools are in place to indicate where the environmental hotspots are located. Planning of infrastructure is taking these hotspots into consideration. Designing these cities consider environmental impacts and is dedicated to the minimization of the required inputs of energy, water and food, waste output and water pollution.
A number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity have been developed and these include:
- Bioregional Plans developed in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004). Bioregional Plans provide for integrated and coordinated biodiversity planning to ensure the monitoring of the conservation status of various components of South Africa’s biodiversity and promote biodiversity research. A number of Bioregional Plans exist such as in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan (Eastern Cape Province), the City of Cape Town (Western Cape Province), the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan and the West Rand District Municipality (Gauteng Province), the City of Tshwane (Gauteng Province), the Gert Sibanda (Mpumalanga Province) as well as the draft Bioregional Plan for the Waterberg District (Limpopo Province).
- Biodiversity Management Plans for ecosystems are also made provision for in terms of the Biodiversity Act. These plans can be developed by any person, organisation or organ of state and are intended to ensure the long term persistence of an ecosystem that is of special concern. Management interventions put in place for landowners, resource users and other key stakeholders can impact positively on the functioning of the particular ecosystem. The department is in the process of developing the first Biodiversity Management Plan for an ecosystem which will be addressing threats to the Colbyn Valley Wetland and its associated sub-catchment (Hartebeesspruit River).
In addition to these biodiversity legislative tools, the government has taken steps towards local government support relating to the mainstreaming of environmental considerations into local government and such interventions undertaken include:
- The Environment Sector Local Government Support Strategy. The strategy which is being implemented mainstreams relevant environmental priorities into local government. This came about from a need for a more coordinated and structured mechanism of dealing with sustainable environmental management in local government. The objectives of the strategy are to:
- clarify the environmental sector mandate for local government support;
- clarify the local government mandate for environmental management;
- identify opportunities for streamlining and integrating the support initiatives of the environment sector with the local government development agenda;
- identify gaps in cooperation with the local government sector;
- rationalise municipal reporting requirements;
- promote consistency and synergy in approach with provinces on local government support programmes (LGSPs); and
- maximise the environmental sector’s relations with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) the South African Cities Network (SACN) and COGTA as representative organs of local government.
The implementation of the strategy is done through the establishment and regular convening of the Local Government Task Team.
Government has also developed the National Framework for Biodiversity Mainstreaming in Local Authorities which sets out biodiversity specific considerations that should be mainstreamed into Local Authorities. The development of this framework was conducted through a series of Local Authority stakeholder workshops. Government recognises the need to implement this framework, an important intervention to strengthen support to Local Authorities towards mainstreaming biodiversity in Local Government.
In addition
The department has developed a proposed Strategic Integrated Project (SIP) known as
SIP 19: Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security. The proposed SIP 19 is the second water-related SIP and provides a framework for the integration of a number of impactful water-related ecological infrastructure investments and interventions into a coordinated, coherent and focused project specifically aimed at improving South Africa’s water resource quality and quantity. Thus, the purpose of SIP 19 is to make a significant contribution to the overall goal of ensuring a sustainable supply of fresh, healthy water to equitably meet South Africa’s social, economic and environmental water needs for current and future generations through the integrated implementation of projects within identified priority water catchments.
Although, the concept of ecological infrastructure is not very well known in traditional infrastructure sectors, the essential life-supporting and life-enhancing ecosystem goods and services that are generated by this infrastructure are universally experienced (for instance, nutrient dispersal and cycling; seed dispersal; food (such as seafood, fresh-water fish and game); crops; wild foods; spices; water; minerals; medicinal plants; pharmaceuticals; bio-chemicals; industrial products; energy (hydropower, biomass fuels); carbon sequestration and climate regulation; waste decomposition and detoxification; purification of water and air; crop pollination; pest and disease control; cultural, intellectual and spiritual inspiration; recreational experiences (including ecotourism) and scientific discovery).
Thus, as infrastructure is often broadly defined as the substructure or underlying foundation on which the continuance or growth of a community or state depends, similarly, ecological infrastructure is the networks of natural lands, working landscapes and other open spaces that are the substructure or underlying foundation on which the continuance or growth of ecosystem goods and services depends.
In terms of cities and the impact SIP 19 may have on cities like Durban, in recent years, a number of ecologists and economists have touted New York City's (NYC’s) efforts to preserve the Catskills watershed, one of three major basins from which the city obtains its water supply, as a key example of the benefits of effective watershed management.
New York City’s water supply system is still largely derived from surface water north of the metropolitan area with the Catskill and Delaware watersheds supplying 5.3 billion liters of safe, but unfiltered, drinking water to nearly half of the population. The reliable function and safety of this water supply was, and is, absolutely essential to the existence of NYC and is entirely based on the maintenance of ecological infrastructure. In terms of cost-effectiveness, although NYC invested $1.5 billion on watershed protection over 10 years they avoided at least $6 billion in capital costs and $300 million in annual operating costs if their ecological infrastructure was replaced by a traditional water treatment plant.
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12 April 2016 - NW764
Volmink, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Health
With regard to the five key recommendations made in the Ministerial Task Team’s Report on the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) presented in October 2015, has the HPCSA Board agreed to any of these recommendations; if not, (a) why not and (b) what further action(s) will he take if the HPCSA rejects any or all of the recommendations; if so, (i) which recommendations did the HPCSA agree to and (ii) what time frames have been given for the implementation of the specified recommendations?
Reply:
The HPCSA is an independent organisation, as such, it has a legal obligation to adhere to all Constitutional and relevant legislative prescripts in the exercise of its mandate. The implementation of the recommendation made in the Ministerial Task Team Report on the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is therefore subject to adherence to these prescripts. I am being kept informed by the HPCSA on the progress in this regard.
(a) At this point, I have not been informed by the HPCSA that any of the recommendations of the Ministerial Task Team have been rejected;
(b) Not applicable;
(i) Not applicable;
(ii) A final implementation report is expected by the end of April 2016
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12 April 2016 - NW75
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether she 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
Reply:
Whether she 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
The Minister of Basic Education Mrs A Motshekga, MP, has signed her Performance agreement with the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma in December 2014.
a) Which key indicators and targets from the MTSF are reflected in the agreement
The indicators in the Agreement are as captured in the Outcome 1 MTSF chapter. In summary, these indicators come from the following areas:
- Impact Indicators – which come from the Action Plan to 2019
- Sub-Outcome 1: Teacher supply, development and effective utilisation
- Sub-Outcome 2: Provision of infrastructure
- Provision of Learning and Teaching Support Materials
- Sub-Outcome 3: Improving assessment (ANA)
- Sub-Outcome 4: Improving Grade R and extension of Early Childhood Development (ECD).
- Sub-Outcome 5: Strengthening accountability at schools and district level
- Sub-Outcome 6: Partnerships for education reform and improved quality
b) How many performance assessments has she undertaken in consultation with the President since the agreement was signed?
The Minister’s performance has been assessed through the Cabinet Memorandum which is tabled before Cabinet every quarter. In this financial year, two reports have been tabled at Cabinet, and the third quarterly report is being prepared for submission to the Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation by March 2016.
c) What progress has been made in meeting the key indicators and targets from the MTSF?
Significant progress has been made for the 2015/16 financial year. As at the end of the second quarter, out of a total of 55 indicators, performance is as reflected below:
- Eleven (11) indicators were fully achieved;
- Forty (40) indicators were work in progress with the assurance that the targets for 2015/16 will be met by the end of the financial year;
- No indicators were under-performing due to reasons stated in question (d); and
- Four (4) indicators have not been reported because of lack of tools to collect the required data or information.
d) What are the key obstacles to implementation?
- Lack of Agreement, tool and regularity in the administration of the ANA;
(ii) Concurrent functions challenges in providing information required from provincial departments of education in the correct format timeously; and
(iii) Interdepartmental dependency in providing information, such as the ECD programmes, ICT and Teacher Development.
e) What is the plan to address such obstacles?
- The lack of Agreement, tool and regularity in the administration of the ANA:
- The Department is in the process of resuscitating the ELRC as a platform for engagement and,
- The Department has established a task team with representatives from teacher unions to deal with the instrument and the frequency of the administration of the ANA.
(ii) Concurrent functions challenges:
- The department has started developing the norms and standards, business processes and sector plans to be used to solicit the buy in of the provinces to comply with the key deliverables of the sector;
(iii) Interdepartmental dependency:
- These challenges are attended to at the Cabinet Cluster meetings, MINMECs and Minister’s Implementation Forum (MIF);
- The department’s Director General also holds bilateral meetings with the Director Generals of the affected departments.
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12 April 2016 - NW729
Maynier, Mr D to ask the President of the Republic
(1)Whether any meeting took place where he (a) in line with his power to appoint Ministers and Deputy Ministers in accordance with section 91(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and/or (b) any (i) member, (ii) employee and/or (iii) close associate of the Gupta family allegedly offered the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Mcebisi H Jonas, (aa) the position of Minister of Finance and/or (bb) any financial inducements to accept the specified position offered; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each specified case, (aaa) what are the names of the persons whom the Deputy Minister met, (bbb) when and (ccc) where did each such meeting take place and (ddd) what are the relevant details of each specified meeting; (2) whether the Deputy Minister reported the (a) meeting(s) and/or (b) offer(s) of inducement; if so, in each specified case, (i) to whom and (ii) when was it reported;
Reply:
- I am unaware of such a meeting taking place except for the public statement that was recently made by the Deputy Minister of Finance.
12 April 2016 - NW589
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to the reply to question 4264 on 21 December 2015, he has received the outstanding information from the Kannaland Local Municipality; if not, why not; if so, when will this information be made available?
Reply:
The requested information is yet to be received from the Kannaland Local Municipality. We are however, making efforts to follow-up on it and the Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.
12 April 2016 - NW313
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Does each metropolitan municipality have an external bursary fund; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) what is the value of each specified external bursary fund in the (a) 2013-14 and (b) 2014-15 financial year; (3) how many external bursaries did each specified municipality award in the (a) 2013-14 and (b) 2014-15 financial years?
Reply:
The requested information is not readily available within the department. We are however, collating the information from the Metropolitan Municipalities and will submit as soon as we have concluded. The Honourable Member will therefore be updated on progress.