Questions and Replies

Reply:

The SABC Board reports directly to the Shareholder. Information about the frequency of meetings and attendance registers thereof are contained in the annual report of the SABC, the same will apply to meetings of SA Broadcasting Corporation Board of Directors held from 1 January 2015 to date. The agendas and decisions that were taken at these meetings are confidential and not intended for public discussion.

 

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(a) The case docket mentioned was withdrawn on 13 April 2015 at the Pretoria Magistrates Court.

(b) This case has been referred to the National Director of Public Prosecutions for a decision.

Reply:

The Minister’s report responded to the ad hoc committee’s report that was adopted by a resolution of the National Assembly during November 2014 in addressing the remedial action made by the Public Protector in paragraph 11 of her report. The Minister insists that he stands by his report because his report has not been jettisoned on the basis of it being factually incorrect, but its legality was tested against the lawfulness of the National Assembly’s instructions and the court decision in that regard is still pending.

Reply:

(1)(a) Renewal of firearm licence applications for both Individual and Business received in the year 2015 were 95 474. The number is broken down as follows:

Individual firearm licences- 83 065

Business firearm licences- 12 409

(1)(b) Renewal applications received from 1 January 2016 to 7 March 2016 for both Individual and Bussiness were 41 240. The number is broken down as follows:

Individual firearm licences- 37 034

Business firearm licences- 4 206

(2)(a) Renewal applications issued (approved) in 2015 for both Individual and Business licences were 62 927 and not issued (refused) were 1 868. The number is broken down as follows:

Renewal for Individual fiream licences issued (approved)- 57 235.

Renewal for Business licence firearm issued (approved)- 5 692.

Renewal for Individual firearm licence applications not issued (refused)- 1 840.

Renewal for business licence applications not issued (refused)- 28.

(2)(b) From 1 January 2016 to 7 March 2016, Renewal applications issued for both Individual and Business licences were 3 385 and not issued (refused) 14. The number is broken down as follows:

Individual fiream licence issued (approved)- 3345.

Business firearm licence issued (approved)- 40.

Individual firearm licence applications not issued (refused)- 14.

Business licence applications not issued (refused)- Nil.

(3)(a) Renewal applications submitted three months after the expiry date for both Individual and Business licences were 24 281. The number is broken down as follows:

Individual firearm licences were submitted late in 2015- 23 389.

Business licence applications submitted late in 2015- 892.

(3)(b) Renewal applications submitted three months after the expiry date from 1 January 2016 to 7 March 2016 for both Individual and Business licences were 3 991. The number is broken down as follows:

Individual Licences applications- 2 823.

Business licence applications- 1 168.

(4)(a) Renewal applications for both Individual and Business licences issued (approved) in 2015 were 16 613 and and not issued (refused) were 801. The number is broken down as follows:

Individual fiream licence issued (approved)- 16 247.

Business firearm licence issued (approved)- 366.

Individual firearm licence applications not issued (refused)- 801.

(4)(b) Renewal applications for both Individual and Business licences issued from 1 January 2016 to 7 March 2016 were 292 and not issued (refused) were 4. The number is broken down as follows:

Individual fiream licence issued- 288.

Business firearm licence issued (approved)- 4.

Individual firearm licence applications not issued (refused)- 4.

(5) No.

Reply:

No.

DPCI vehicles are utilized only for the prevention and investigation of crime in accordance with the provisions of chapter 6A of the South African Police Service Act, Act 68 of 1995 as amended. DPCI vehicles are not referred to as VIP vehicles.

Reply:

1. Ms Alex Gagiano does not have a special license to own Norinco AK47, semi-automatic firearm.

(1)(a) When any person wishes to deal in firearms, the following process applies:

• An application for a competency certificate to deal in arms is lodged with the Police.
• Upon approval of such an application the person concerned is legally permitted to deal in fireams.
• This person becomes registered on the EFRS as a dealer, under the Firearms Control Act, 2000.

(1)(b) In terms of Section 31(1) of the Firearrm Control Act (Act No.60 of 2000) “No person may trade in any firearm or ammunition without a dealers licence”.

(2) Ms Alex Gagiano (580606 0116 089) cannot be in possession of or deal with a semi automatic gun, Norinco AK47 or any other fiream without a relevant licence.

Reply:

 

1. As at 27 March 2016 there are no claims lodged against the above property.
2. Falls away.
3. Falls away.
4. Falls away.

Reply:

The required information has direct security implications, which cannot be disclosed.

Reply:

The department’s spending on advertisement in the New Age newspaper:

(a) 2012-2013

Human Settlements	Budget Vote	R92,836.93
	Each One Settle One – Masimong CRU	R121,777.99
	Estate Agency Affairs - New Board	R73,453.39
	Govan Mbeki Awards - Outcomes	R293,813.56
	Human Settlement Awards 2012	R108,335.00
	Promoting Social Housing	R146,906.78
Total	R837,123.65

(b) 2013-2014

Human Settlements

Govan Mbeki Awards 2013

R1,421,340.50

(c) 2014-2015

Human Settlements

20 Years of Freedom (Business Network Campaign)

R 799,428.42

Reply:

(1)(a) The investigation is finalised.

(1)(b) Malicious Damage to Property.

(2) Nobody has been arrested to date. No suspect has been arrested yet, due to the nature of the offence, which first requires a decision by the Senior Public Prosecutor.

(3)(a) Yes, the suspects were interviewed and warning statements have been obtained.

(3)(b) All the witnesses have been interviewed.

(i)-(ii) Eleven relevant witnesses were interviewed on various dates.

(4) The investigation is finalised and the docket was taken to the Senior Public Prosecutor for a decision on 8 March 2016.

Reply:

(1)(a) Lichtenburg CAS 193/02/2016

(i) (aa) Date: 2016-02-19

(i) (bb) Time: 04:15

(ii) Ms. J Mookaneng

(iii) (aa) Assault Common and Crimen Injuria

(iii) (bb) Stephanus Johannes Jansen van Vuuren

(1)(b) Lichtenburg CAS 194/02/2016

(i) (aa) Date: 2016-02-18

(i) (bb) Time: 21:58

(ii) Ms. E M Miyase

(iii) (aa) Assault Common

(iii) (bb) Obakeng Mothupi

(1)(c) Lichtenburg CAS 199/02/2016

(i) (aa) Date: 2016-02-19

(i) (bb) Time: 04:16

(ii) Ms. J Mookaneng

(iii) (aa) Crimen Injuria

(iii) (bb) No arrests.

(2)(a) Suspects were arrested in Lichtenburg CAS 193/02/2016 and 194/02/2016.

(2)(b) The suspect in Lichtenburg CAS 199/02/2016 is still to be interviewed and warning statement obtained.

(i) 2016-02-18

(ii) Yes

(3)(a) Lichtenburg CAS 193/02/2016 and 194/02/2016 were before court and postponed to 2016-03-07. Lichtenburg CAS 199/02/2016 is still under investigation. Witness as well as warning statements are outstanding. After the investigation is finalised, the docket will be sent to the Senior Public Prosecutor for decision.

(3)(b) 2016-03-31

 

Reply:

The Minister has not written to the Speaker of the National Assembly to withdraw, cancel or expunge his report on the Nkandla upgrades. It must be noted that the consession made by the President’s Counsel does not render the report invalid. So far the Minister’s report has not been tested against it being factually incorrect in any legal forum.

Reply:

(1) Ms Alex Gagiano (580606 0116 089) cannot be in possession of or deal with 19 firearms or any other fireams as she is not in possession of a relevant dealers licence.

(2) No. When any person wishes to deal in firearms, the following process applies;

• An application for a competency certificate to deal in firearms is lodged with the South African Police Service.
• Upon approval of such an application the person concerned is legally permitted to deal in fireams.
• This person becomes registered on the EFRS as a dealer, under the Firearms Control Act, 2000.
• Over and above a competency certificate, a person must apply for a licence to deal in firearms.
• There are also other requirements that must be met before a licence to deal in firearms is issued, such as compliance with municapal bi-laws and safety measures. A house is not normally used as a dealership premises for firearms.

Reply:

1. This relationship was one of discretionary grant funding in line with CETA’s discretionary grant policy.
2. 1. AgriSeta did not disburse funds during the period under consideration, and
   2. As of 31 December 2015, an amount of R6, 568 929.26 was paid by CETA which includes disbursements and learner stipends.

(a) Name of SETA	(b) Line items paid	Amount	Programme
Construction Education and Training Authority	Learner Stipend	R1 581 840	Learnerships
	Administration fees	R 236 200
	Learning material	R 94 200
	Facilitation	R140 500
	Assessments	R46 500
	Internal moderations	R6 700
	Toolkit	R73 600
	Consumables	R480 000
	Protective clothing	R60 000
	Learner Stipend	R1 147 017	Apprenticeships (First year)
	Learning materials	R47 000
	Administration fees (R300 X 12 months)	R257 400
	Facilitation (R500 p/m X 4)	R172 000
	Assessments (R500 X 2)	R0
	Internal moderations (R350 X 2)	R0
	Mentorship (R500 p/m X 8)	R 257 000
	Toolkit	R0
	Consumables (R1600 X 3 months)	R 150 400
	Protective Clothing	R 56 400
	Learner Stipend	R 1 045 650	Apprenticeships (Second year)
	Learning Materials	R0
	Administration (R300 x 12 months)	R 223 900
	Facilitation (R500 p/m x 4)	R 142 500
	Assessments (R500 x 2)	R0
	Internal Moderations (R350 x 2)	R0
	Mentorship (R500 p/m x 8)	R 232 000
	Toolkit	R0
	Consumables (R1600 x 3)	R0
	Protective clothing	R 42 600

3. Yes, the information is tabulated below:

SETA	Number of learners completed training	Field of Study	Accredited Authority
CETA	94	Leanerships	Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
	74	Apprenticeship: Bricklaying
	25	Short Skills Programmes (Plumbing)
	25	Short Skills Programmes (Carpentry)
	25	Short Skills Programmes (Masonry)
TOTAL	243

4. The due diligence undertaken in the ordinary course would reveal the details sought and more.

 

Compiler/Contact persons: Mr MZ Ngubane

Ext: 5896

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

REPLY TO QUESTION 127 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

Reply:

(a) There was an increase of 367 GWh nationally over the specified period.

(b)(i) There was an increase of 262 GWh across the household sector over the specified period.

(ii) A decline of 334 GWh across the industrial sector over the specified period.

(c) There was a total of new 225 785 residential connections during the specified period. New connections refers to new grid connections and excludes customers who have migrated from conventional to prepaid, or who have terminated and subsequently reconnected their services.

 

Reply:

(1)(a) The investigation into Loate CAS 29/02/2016 is finalised.

(1)(b) Intimidation.

(2) Yes, two (2) suspects were arrested on 3 February 2016, and released on warning on the same date. The Prosecutor did not place the docket on the court roll and gave instructions to obtain further statements regarding the actions of the accused.

(3)(a) Yes, 2 suspects were interviewed.

(3)(a)(i) 3 February 2016.

(3)(a)(ii) The suspects submitted a warning statement and said that they were going to make a statement in court.

(3)(b) Yes, 3 witneses were interviewed.

(3)(b)(i) 3 February 2016.

(3)(b)(ii) There were 3 witnesses who pointed out the suspects that were detained and interviewed.

(4) The docket was sent to the Senior Public Prosecutor on 9 March 2016 to be placed back on the court roll.

Reply:

The responsibility to run institutions, including managing conflicts that arise within institutions and ensuring the safety of students and staff lies with the Management of our respective universities. Universities implement safety measures through their own security service departments or outsourced security services. Where required, they may call upon the South African Police Service for further assistance. Security operations is not the responsibility of the Department and is accordingly not directly monitored by the Department. However, the Department provides infrastructure funding to universities, some of which contributes towards security systems at student residences and academic buildings, for example access control, biometric systems, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and security fencing to safeguard campuses.

The Department has confidence in university Councils to appoint competent managers capable of managing public higher education institutions efficiently and effectively. The Department strongly opposes and condemns illegal activities, violence, destruction of property and threats to the lives’ of individuals, and supports university Management in their efforts to ensure the safety of their students, staff and property. The Department also supports university Management in taking decisive action to ensure the safety of students and staff by closing affected campuses, where necessary.

 

 

Compiler/contact persons: Dr P Vukea and Ms B Swart

Ext: 5251 and 5262

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

REPLY TO QUESTION 650 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

Reply:

1. (a) The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has funded 1 700 533 students since its inception.

(b) and (c) NSFAS does not hold a complete data set on dropouts, and is currently augmenting this data from data sources such as the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS). NSFAS, in collaboration with the Department, is currently in the process of conducting a full cohort study looking at cohorts of students from 2005 through to 2014. It is expected that the results from this study will be finalised by the end of June 2016.

Stellenbosch University conducted a cohort study for NSFAS in 2012, which revealed that 34% of the first-time entering student cohort for the 2000 academic year had qualified, 29% were still studying and 37% had dropped out. After a full nine years, 55% of this same cohort had qualified, 6% was still studying and 38% had dropped out.

This study goes on to conclude that NSFAS non-funded students have a slightly higher drop-out and lower qualification rate, with 48% having completed their qualification, 6% still studying and 46% having dropped out. These figures are consistent with figures released annually by the Council on Higher Education, which includes both NSFAS non-funded and funded students.

2. (a) Data shows that students from poor socio-economic backgrounds are disproportionately at risk of failing and dropping out of their studies, i.e. most of these students are NSFAS recipients.

(b) Over the recent years, considerable resources have been provided to address the needs of these students, which amongst others include:

• The establishment and expansion of “First-Year Experience” projects, which take a holistic view of the academic and psychosocial (non-academic) factors that impact on student performance, particularly during the difficult school-to-university first-year transition. All universities now have some version of this programme;
• The effectiveness of the abovementioned strategies are monitored through progress reports submitted by each institution. There has been some improvement in the success rates, however it is still too early to determine the outcome of these programmes;
• Greatly expanding the provision of mentoring and tutorial support, targeting particularly first-year and at risk students;
• The development and strengthening of Writing Centres and other forms of language support, including the development of multilingual online concept glossaries;
• Resources to support the development of e-learning approaches and materials to enhance student learning both in and outside of the classroom;
• Foundation provisioning programmes which support underprepared students though extended curriculum programmes; and
• Improved data analytics at institutional level to identify students at risk and develop interventions to support them.

3. (a) (i) Based on NSFAS loan book data, there are 247 913 students who have dropped out before graduating.

(ii) NSFAS becomes aware of the income status of debtors when they are registered as taxpayers. This information is provided to NSFAS by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and is used to make contact with non-paying debtors. Of the 247 913 students referred to above, 190 284 (77%) students are registered as taxpayers with SARS.

(b) None of these students have been blacklisted by NSFAS.

(c) NSFAS has a number of measures in place to recover debts from students who have become debtors. The strategy that NSFAS is implementing for debt collection comprises of the following measures:

• Sending statements to debtors;
• Appointment of Collection Agencies;
• Data analysis to identify opportunities to improve collections;
• Ongoing improvements to the outstanding debt recoveries campaign;
• Adversely listing defaulting debtors, i.e. those who are capable of paying and are refusing in terms of Section 21 of the NSFAS Act;
• Ongoing data cleansing of contact details; and
• Establishment of a whistle-blowers facility.

 

 

Compiler/contact persons: Ms P Whittle and Ms J Skene

Ext: 5248 and 5099

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

REPLY TO QUESTION 343 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

Reply:

(1)(a) The case is fully investigated.

(1)(b) A charge of culpable homicide was opened.

(2) No one has been arrested. A warning statement was taken and sent to the Senior Public Prosecutor for a decision, who will forward it to the Directorate of Public Prosecution.

(3)(a) The driver was interviewed and a warning statement was obtained.

(3)(b) Witness statements were obtained.

(i) 24 December 2015.

(ii) The case docket was forwarded to the Senior Public Prosecutor on 29 January 2016 for decision.

(4) The investigation has been finalized and the case docket was forwarded to the Senior Public Prosecutor at Ermelo on 29 January 2016.

Reply:

(a) The expenditure on contingent liabilities in the different financial years are as follows:

(i)(aa) 2011/12 R 105 960 million (Annual Report 2011/12 page 200)

(i)(bb) 2012/13 R 187 132 million (Annual Report 2012/13 page 257)

(i)(cc) 2013/14 R 251 192 million (Annual Report 2013/14 page 336)

(i)(dd) 2014/15 R 256 188 million (Annual Report 2014/15 page 416)

(ii) 2015/16 R 214 666 million (1 April – 31 December 2015 not audited yet)

(b) The breakdown of expenditures for 2011/12 up to 2014/15 are contained in the various Annual Reports as indicated above. The breakdown of expenditure for 2015/16 as at 31 December 2015 is as follows:

Nature of Liability	R’000
Vehicle accidents	11 724
Legal expenses	1 529
Damage to property	14
Assault	8 140
Police Actions	144 234
Shooting incidents	49 024
Total	214 665

 

Reply:

(1)(a) A case has been registered at Milnerton SAPS; (1) Murder, (2) Attempted Murder with Milnerton CAS number 834/02/2016 and is being investigated by IPID.

(2)(a)(b)&(c) National Instruction 1/2016 and Section 49 of the Criminal Procedure Act (Act No. 51 of 1977) as amended have been complied with.

Reply:

(a) The intention is to isolate intelligence products, noting the diverse intelligence projects of Crime Intelligence and the need to plan forward and respond promptly, and place management control under direct leadership of the National Commissioner.

(b) According to the National Strategic Intelligence Amendment Act, Act No 39 of 1994 as amended, Act No 11 of 2013, section 1(b) “Counter-Intelligence means measures and activities conducted, instituted or taken to impede and to neutralise the effectiveness of foreign or hostile intelligence operations, to protect intelligence and any classified information, to conduct (security screening), vetting investigations and counter (subversion, treason, sabotage and terrorism aimed at or against personnel, strategic installations or resources of the Republic) any threat or potential threat to national security”.

(c) Current financial expenditures within programme 4, Crime Intelligence will be allocated for the operationalization of this.

   (i) Only personnel expenditure can be indicated at this stage as the establishment is an upgrade to Divisional level. Some or most of the posts will be filled by redeploying current skilled members to the new outfit.

   (ii) Implementation will commence 1 April 2016.

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(ii)(b)(i)(ii) Op die Berg Satellite police station, is currently not on any priority list for upgrading. Day to day maintenance is the responsibility of the main station, Prince Alfred Hamlet.

(2)(a)(i) Vehicles are allocated according the total personnel on the station as per the Efficiency Index System (EIS). Op die berg is a satellite station of Prince Alfred Hamlet and is resourced from the mentioned station.

The station currently has a surplus of vehicles in terms of the EIS for January 2016.

Efficiency Index system:

	GRANTED	ACTUAL	SURPLUS
OVERALL	17	22	5
VISPOL	9	12	3
DETECTIVES	5	7	2
SUPPORT	2	2	0

(2)(a)(ii) Personnel have been allocated to the station in order to address staff shortages.

(2)(b) Entry level constables for recuitment have been allocated to the station.

In addition, posts have been advertised for promotion purposes. The Prince Alfred Hamlet police station prior and post to the establishment of the satellite police station in Op die Berg is resourced with human capital in accordance with the Medium Term Expenditure Framework as well as the Medium Term Personnel Framework of the South African Police Service on an ongoing basis. The staffing levels at all police stations in the Province are constantly monitored in order to address vacancies through the employment of existing human resource processes.

Further, the trainee post allocation to Prince Alfred Hamlet for the 2015/2016 trainee intake was recently reviewed and additional trainees were contracted to undergo training for deployment within the Prince Alfred Hamlet precinct to cater for the increasing demand on policing. This is evident of the commitment of the South African Police Service to facilitate, (on a continuous basis), the maintenance and increased staffing of police stations In order to meet their Constitutional obligation(s).

Reply:

(a) The Annual Reports of all universities are published on their respective websites and can be obtained for further analysis. The financial analysis of these universities for the 2013 and 2014 financial years are as follows:

    (i) University of Fort Hare

Net assets decreased from R519.3 million in 2013 to R407.8 million in 2014. Unrestricted net assets decreased from R330.6 million to R210.4 million in 2014.

   (ii) University of Zululand

Net assets decreased from R1.6 billion in 2013 to R1.4 billion in 2014. The University continues to show growth in unrestricted net assets increasing from R82.5 million to R186 million in 2014.

   (iii) Walter Sisulu University

Net assets increased from R59.8 million in 2013 to R116.3 million in 2014. The University decreased its accumulated deficits from R330.8 million to R273.7 million in 2014, another indicator that the University is dealing with the deficits incurred in prior years.

   (iv) University of Limpopo (formerly known as University of the North)

Net assets has increased from R2.4 million in 2013 to R2.8 billion in 2014. Unrestricted net assets increased from R225.5 million to R262 million in 2014.

   (v) University of Venda

Net assets increased from R1 billion in 2013 to R1.4 billion in 2014. Unrestricted net assets increased from R523.8 million to R548.4 million in 2014.

   (vi) University of KwaZulu-Natal

Net assets increased from R3.896 billion in 2013 to R3.915 billion in 2014. However, the University has increased its deficits on unrestricted net assets from R568.9 million to R773.7 million in 2014.

(b) The 2015 information is currently not available, as universities are only required to submit their 2015 Annual Financial Statements on or before 30 June 2016.

 

 

Compiler/contact persons: Ms P Whittle

Ext: 5248

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

REPLY TO QUESTION 332 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

Reply:

(a) The following metropolitan municipalities utilize the National Housing Needs Register that enables citizens to register their needs for adequate shelter per household:

• Buffalo City;
• Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Council;
• City of Ekurhuleni;
• City of Johannesburg;
• City of Tshwane and
• City of eThekwini

   (i) Yes it is open to the public. This means that citizens with a need for adequate shelter can register their household information at the offices and/or satellite offices of a metropolitan and or municipalities utilizing the National Housing Needs Register.

  (ii) No. At the moment, the registration is done at the municipal offices and the following information is recorded per household on the NHNR system:

• Geographical details regarding, town, area, street address / house number and ward number;
• Type of dwelling the household is currently living in;
• The main toilet facility that the household has access to;
• The main water facility that the household has access to;
• The main energy type that the household has access to ;
• Monthly income;
• Migration history;
• Preference regarding different housing opportunities;
• Per household member highest qualification attained;
• Per household member, where applicable, the sector In which they are employed;
• Per household member, where applicable, current employment status;
• Per household member, where applicable, social grant received from government;
• Per household member, where applicable, type of disability and
• Per household member, where applicable, special needs.

(b) The information is provided in the table below:

Table 1: Number of applicants registered for adequate shelter

Municipality	Number of Applicants
Buffalo City	48,184
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Council	82, 163
City of Ekurhuleni	202, 329
City of Johannesburg	356,427
City f Tshwane	163, 511
City of EThekwini	The information is being uploaded

Reply:

No. However, the Department of Human Settlements (DHS) paid for services rendered by companies which are indirectly or directly owned by certain persons as follows:

(a) Financial year 2012-13: None.

(b) During 2013-14 financial year, DHS paid for services rendered by the TNA Media (Pty) Ltd.

(i) once

(ii) R 19 900.00

(c) During 2014-15 financial year, DHS paid for services rendered TNA Media (Pty) Ltd.

(i) Once

(ii) R 9 950.00.

Reply:

Yes, the goal of the National Development Plan to bolster teacher education is being implemented as follows:

(i) In 2011, I published the policy on Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ) in the government gazette for implementation, which was updated in 2015 in alignment with the revised Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework.

The MRTEQ replaced the Norms and Standards for Educators (2000) and its main purpose is to refocus teacher education programmes to unambiguously focus on the development of teacher knowledge and practice.

The MRTEQ requires that initial teacher education programmes develop teacher knowledge and practice in five key areas of learning:

• Disciplinary learning refers to disciplinary or subject matter knowledge and it includes the study of education and its foundations, including but not limited to the philosophy, psychology, politics, economics, sociology and history of education. Secondly, it includes the study of specific specialised subject matter relevant to the academic disciplines underpinning teaching subjects or specialisations. Professional ethics and issues related to knowledge of, and relationships between the self and others are crosscutting themes that are theoretically located in the study of education and its foundations.
• Pedagogical learning includes general pedagogical knowledge, which refers to the study of the principles, practices and methods of teaching, knowledge of learners, learning, curriculum, general instructional and assessment strategies, and specialised pedagogical content knowledge, which includes knowing how to present the concepts, methods and rules of a specific discipline in order to create appropriate learning opportunities for diverse learners, as well as how to evaluate their progress. Inclusive education forms an important aspect of both general pedagogical knowledge and specialised pedagogical content knowledge.
• Practical learning involves learning from and in practice. Learning from practice includes the study of practice, using discursive resources to analyse different practices across a variety of contexts, drawing from case studies, video records, lesson observations, etc., in order to theorise practice and form a basis for learning in practice. Learning in practice involves teaching in authentic and simulated classroom environments. Work-integrated learning (WIL) takes place in the workplace (classrooms and schools) and can include aspects of learning from practice, e.g. observing and reflecting on lessons taught by others, as well as learning in practice, e.g. preparing, teaching and reflecting on lessons presented by oneself.
• Situational learning refers to knowledge of the varied learning situations, contexts and environments of education (classrooms, schools, communities, districts, regions, countries and globally), as well as to the prevailing policy, political and organisational contexts. This includes learning about the complex and differentiated nature of the South African society, learning to work in nuanced ways in confronting the diverse challenges faced by children in schools and the communities they serve, for example HIV/AIDS, poverty and the lingering effects of apartheid, dealing with diversity, promoting inclusivity and environmental sustainability.
• Fundamental learning in the context of teacher education in South Africa refers to learning, converse competently in a second official language,[1] the ability to use Information and Communication Technologies competently and the acquisition of academic literacies, which lay the foundation for effective learning in higher education contexts.

The MRTEQ sets standards for how teacher education programmes must address development of these areas of learning through specifying levels at which learning in these areas must take place as well as number of credits that must be allocated to these areas of learning.

The MRTEQ also closely regulates the teaching practice component of teacher education programmes to strengthen this component of initial teacher education programmes. It sets standards regarding the nature of schools to be used for teaching practice, the nature of the teaching practice component within initial teacher education programmes, and the time spent in schools.

A national Teacher Education Programme Evaluation Committee (TEPEC), comprising of the Department of Basic Education, South African Council of Educators and Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority, chaired by the Department of Higher Education and Training has been set up. This Committee reviews all teacher education programmes to ensure that they meet the requirements stipulated in the policy on MRTEQ.

In addition to the above evaluation process, teacher education qualifications are also evaluated for inclusion on the Programme Qualification Mix of universities, and most importantly, evaluated for accreditation purposes by the Higher Education Qualifications Committee of the Council on Higher Education, prior to applying to the South African Qualifications Authority for registration on the National Qualifications Framework.

Together with strengthening teacher education through a focus on the quality of teacher education qualifications and programmes, the Department has put in place a number of other initiatives to bolster teacher education. They are as follows:

• Allocated ring-fenced funding to universities to develop teacher education infrastructure. In the 2012/13 - 2014/15 funding cycle, R662.4 million was invested in teacher education infrastructure.
• Provided funding and organisational support to JET Education Services to conduct a large-scale, longitudinal study into initial teacher education and identify issues that need to be addressed. The findings of the research are being taken up in the re-curriculation processes that are underway at universities.
• Supported research into the establishment of teaching and professional practice schools with a view to the research informing the development of these schools.
• Implemented the Strengthening Foundation Phase Teacher Education Programme. R141 million has been invested over the period from 2010 to 2015. As a result, the number of universities involved in Foundation Phase teacher education has grown from 13 to 21 universities. The 21 universities have been involved in a range of research, programme development and material development projects, and this has resulted in new teacher education programmes that will prepare Foundation Phase mother tongue teachers in all South African languages.

In addition to the measures that have already been put in place to strengthen teacher education, the Department is implementing a five year (2015/16 - 2019/20) Teaching and Learning Development Capacity Improvement Programme (TLDCIP) that will support universities to strengthen teacher education programmes at the level of curriculum structure and curriculum delivery.

The TLDCIP will:

• Support academic communities of practice focused on priority teaching subject specialisations (Mathematics, languages and literacy), which would have the responsibility to understand university practices across the system with respect to the specialisation, with a view towards the development of knowledge and practice standards for the teaching specialisation, and could assist to achieve greater convergence and rigour in teacher education curricula.
• Support appropriate research, programme development and material development activities that will improve the quality of initial teacher education programme delivery.
• Finalise norms and standards for professional practice schools and teaching schools and mechanisms for their establishment.
• Develop a national database of schools that will be developed as professional practice schools.
• Support universities to develop business plans for the establishment of teaching schools.
• Develop a national programme to support the professional development of school teachers that act as tutors and mentors to initial teacher education students, which can be delivered in a blended mode, with a significant online component.
• Develop an online platform/course for the teaching practice/work-integrated learning component of teacher education programmes.

(ii) The outcome of the implementation of the new policy regulating teacher education qualifications is that all universities have been required to redesign their teacher education programmes and submit them to the national TEPEC for review, prior to having them accredited by the Council on Higher Education. The new policy, re-curriculation process, strengthened national oversight processes and the range of concrete activities that have been undertaken to support policy implementation will result in stronger teacher education programmes producing teachers that are more strongly grounded in the knowledge and practice required to teach their subject specialisations in diverse South African classroom contexts.

 

Compiler/contact persons: Dr WJ Green

Ext: 5912

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

REPLY TO QUESTION 719 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

1. In the case of students whose language of choice (or first language) is English or Afrikaans, this needs to be one of the nine other official languages or South African Sign Language. ↑

Reply:

(a)(i) Loate and Mabopane police station

(a)(ii) Mabopane police station

(a)(iii) Loate police station

(a)(iv) Mabopane police station

(a)(v) Mabopane police station

(a)(vi) Mabopane police station

(b) An annexure is attached with the boundaries of Loate and mabopane police stations.

(c)

MABOPANE SAPS
(aa) Officers	Officers = 18 Vispol = 06 Detective = 07 Support = 05
(bb) Public Service Act, Act 103 of 1994,	Public Service Act = 22 Vispol = 05 Detective = 04 Support = 13
(cc) Operational vehicles	39
(ii) what is the breakdown of (aa) rank	Colonel = 1 Lieutenant Colonel = 3 Majors = 0 Captains = 11 Lieutenants = 2 Warrant Officers = 51 Sergeant = 02 Constable = 48 Total strength for station = 176
(bb) division in each case?	5 Wards = Members posted per ward is 35 Vehicles per ward = 7
LOATE SAPS
(aa) Officers	Officers = 16 Vispol = 06 Detective = 06 Support = 04
(bb) Public Service Act, Act 103 of 1994,	Public Service Act = 20 Vispol = 06 Detective = 02 Support = 12
(cc) Operational vehicles	38
(ii) what is the breakdown of (aa) rank	Colonel = 1 Lieutenant Colonel = 1 Majors = 2 Captains = 8 Lieutenants = 2 Warrant Officers = 28 Sergeant = 08 Constable = 65 Total strength for station = 137
(bb) division in each case?	Ward 9 =40 members with 10 vehicles Ward 19 =42 members with 11 vehicles

Reply:

(a) As part of the Housing and Human Settlement Programmes, a total of 15321 title deeds were delivered to households in 2013-2014 financial year by the respective Metropolitan Municipalities.

(b) During the 2014-2015 financial year, a total of 12911 title deeds were delivered to households by the respective Metropolitan Municipalities as part of the Housing and Human Settlement Programmes.

A comprehensive representation of the figures per Metropolitan Municipalities is detailed in the following table:

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS	BUFFELO CITY METRO	NELSON MANDELA BAY METRO	MANGAUNG METRO	EKURHULENI	CITY OF JOBURG METRO	CITY OF TSHWANE	ETHEKWINI	CITY OF CAPE TOWN METRO	TOTALS
2013/14	Number of Title Deeds transferred to eligible beneficiaries	0	0	2181	1486	0	4599	904	6151	15321
2014/15	Number of Title Deeds transferred to eligible beneficiaries	2925	0	849	97	1758	3297	2212	1773	12911

Reply:

(1) (a) and (b) Personnel verification is done by means of a monthly payroll certification in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Part VII of Chapter 1 of the Public Service Regulations, 2001.

(2) & (3) Payroll certification is done monthly, in terms of Treasury Regulation 8.3.4. Payroll certification is also an MPAT requirement, which is monitored by the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Salaries are stopped immediately when discrepencies are identified.

Reply:

(a) Settlement of the specified claims is projected for Quarter 4 of 2016/2017 financial year. Finalization of the claims will dependent on all identified beneficiaries receiving restitution as per the settlement agreements.

(b) As at 15 March 2016, 853 claims are outstanding.

(c) All claims lodged before the cut-off date of 31 December 1998 will be researched by not later than 31 March 2017 as per the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan submitted to Parliament during 2015. Outstanding claims are all at different restitution phases, and will be finalized once all restitution phases have been completed.

Reply:

The enquiry was converted to a case docket, Mafikeng CAS 256/04/2015. The matter is still under investigation. Investigation is at an advanced stage (80%). Additional witnesses were identified. These witnesses must be interviewed and their statements obtained. A prosecutor in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mmabatho has been assigned to the case.

Reply:

(1)(a)(i) The budget allocation for the upgrade of Brits Water Treatment Works (WTW) is R60 million.

(1)(a)(ii) The expenditure to date is R36 million.

(1)(b) The first module is envisaged to be completed by July 2016 and overall project completion is August 2018.

(1)(c) The estimated cost for the first module is R 93 million and overall project estimate cost is R800 million.

(2) No, the cost has not increased.

(2) (a) Falls away.

(2) (b) Falls away

(3) The Madibeng Local Municipality is not providing financial support due to financial constraint.

(3)(a Falls away.

(3)(b) Falls away.

(4)(a) The funding is enough to carryover the construction, for the completion of module 1 upgrade.

(4)(b) The construction will be done in phases until completion.

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Reply:

 

(1) Refer to Table 1 below for towns in each province affected by water shortages and intervention measures.

(2) Refer to Table 2 below for the dams in each province which ran dry during the period 1 June 2015 to 15 February 2016, the affected communities and the current status of each dam.

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Table1. Towns in each province affected by water shortages and intervention measures

Province	Towns Affected	Intervention measures
Northern Cape	Philandersbron, Welkom and Groot/Klein Mier, VanWyksvlei, Bendell, Deurham, Ditshipeng, Gamorona, Gamokatedi, Gasehunelo, Ganap, Glenred, Heuningsvlei, Laxey, Kilokilo, Metsimatse Wyk 1, Klipham, Kome, Letlhakajaneng, Loopeng, Madibeng, Magojaneng, Saamsukkel, Tsiloane, Van Zylsrus, Tweed, Klein Eiffel, Eiffel, Sydney, Dealand Tsinengkop Dikgatlong, Magareng, Phokwane, Maruping, Brandvlei, Loeriesfontein, Calvinia, Garies, Klipfontein, Spoegrivier, Hondeklip Bay, Eksteenfontein, Lekkersing, De Aar, Strydenburg, Blaauwskop, Warmsand, Eenduin, 7de laan, McTaggerskamp, Noudonsies and Eksteenskuil, Eilande	Rainwater harvesting tanks have been installed at present for the benefit of indigent households. Drilling of boreholes was done as part of the bulk infrastructure program Refurbishing of non-functional boreholes Water is supplied by tankers to some of these affected communities
Free State	Kroonstad, Viljoenskroon, Steynsrus, Brandfort, Winburg, Verkeerdevlei, Boshof, Dealsville, Bloemfontein, ThabaNchu, Botshabelo, Fouriesburg, Rosendal, Kestell, Qwaqwa, FicaPatso, Ladybrand, Excelsior, Tweespruit, Hobhouse, ThabaPatshoa, PetrusSteyn, Lindley, Arlington, Vrede, Memel, Ficksburg, Clocolan, Marquard, Senekal, Phillipolis, Bethulie, Springfontein, Trompsburg, Petrusburg, Smithfield, Dewetsdorp, Wepener, Vanstadensrus, Bethany, Fauresmith, Jackobsdal, Koppies, Kroonstad, Oranjeville, Parys, Theunissen, Vredefort, Warden, Winburg, Zastron, Soutpan	Katse dam water released since early August 2015 Groundwater augmentation Welbedacht dam water release in early January 2016 Drilling of boreholes Boreholes were equipped and connected. Sterkfontein water scheme project is providing water 12 DWS and municipalities’ water tankers provided to relieve water crisis Water released through Orange River Restrictions gazetted for 5 dams and 1 system (3 dams) 32 Boreholes equipped and connected.
Mpumalanga	Mbuzini, Gomora, Magogeni, Managa, Mgobode, Dludluma, Jeppes, Reef, Schoemansdal, Buffelspruit, Driekoppies, Langeloop, Aniva, Steenbok, Louville, Hectospruit, Komatipoort, Malelane, Marloth Park, Badfontein, Draaikraal, Shaga, Boschfontein, matibidi, Moremela, Leroro, Madubula, Rainbow ZFarm, Mahiyane, KaMashayane, Silver Creek, Mtaliyane, Honeybird, Siyalima, Sheba, Paradors, Noordkaap, Mandela Place, Mlambongwane, Castlekop, Hangingstone, Goedehoop, Kamadakwa, Ndlovu, Dixie Farm, Mandela Village (Maviljan), Mamba Mencisi, GaRelani, Violet bank, Kofifi (shatale), Zoeknog A& B, Benoni, Zimbabwe, Mahashe, Tsakane/Greenvalley, CottondaleIslington, Burlington, Mambumbu/Zola/Songeni, Role, Kumani, MP Stream, Hluvukani, Newington, Xanthia, Agincourt, Metsi, Ximhungwe, Kildare, Huntington, Lilydale, Belfast, Cork, Sommerset, Mashonamini, Madras, Goromane, Mkhuhlu A & B, Cargo Inn, Jimbrown, Carlton, Mathibela, Alexandra, Takamahala, Oakley, Chavelagaza, Thushaneng, Cunningmore A, Cunningmore B, Morongwane, Mphenyatsatsi Township, Newforest, Sibambayana, Tsuvulani, Edinburg, Leratong/Zakheni, Kwagafontein/ Emasimini, Vreisgewaght, Kleipfontein, Suncity D, Mandela, Msholozi, Pankop/Masobe, Rakaile, Phake-Thabeng, Mametlhake, Nokaneng, Katjibane, Seabe, Greenside, Marapyane, Ramantsho, Loding, Semotlase, Malopoamogale/Kameelpoort, KwaMakola, Kgaphamadi, Wonderfontein, Tweeloop, Sycamore, Paardeplaats, Zwartkoppies, Waaikraal, Sewefontein, Groenvlei, Lothaire/Silindile, Sheepmore, Sheepmore, Warburton, Skaaprouse, Elm Tree, Biermani, Cedermont, Groenvlei, Keslek, Pamietkuil, Rietvlei, Rondavel, Rooikoppies, Platokop 1, Maizefield, Uitkom, KwaMathibela, De Kuilen, Platrand, KwaMadlebe, Wolvespruit (Mkhwanazi), majojobeni, Katdoornkraal, Morakane, Mkomeni, Emnyama, Sterkfontein, Vaalvrede, Alzu borehole, Matafuleni, Tshondo, St Helena, Msinyane, Bushman band, Sgudada, Derby-ntintinyane, Derby-marondweni, Dalia, Kamavumbuka, Emakhwabeni, Haarlem, Newpitoli, Groenfontein, Mooihoek, Madola, Matsheni, Bothashope, Sunbank, Athalia, Bergplaas, KwaMagadla, KaJesus, Qalokusha, Kwarati, Aggendrift, Moolman, Alman, Congo, Vezokuhle, Berbice, Kwashuku, Esiqhintini, Ezintabeni Ezimnyanma, Jikagogo, Bakenkop-Kwanyisi, Madanca, Madabukela, Kafiti, Stafford, Sihanahana, Emaswazini. Elandspoort, Wolwspruit, Parmlford, KoppieAleen, Rust Hoek, Elantfontein, Odewood farm, Smooltlof, Voorseg, Ekukhanyeni, Schuihoek, Mabhondo, Brontol, Rust Hoek, Thuthukani, Oodendal rust B, MinigScheilhoek, Sterkfoutein VK, Spitkop, Sckoongeseg, Wakk-sttaion, Duck in farm, Gunmwane, 51 plot, Verkerk 1, Sunspruit, Lowra farm, Elandfontein/Rooipot, Vemrky far, Rooiport farm, Uitkyk farm, Goedeluk, Kaffieskraal, Kalfantein, Vleifontein, Kalfontein, Mooifontein, Rietspruit A, Goodewoop farm, Zamokuhle, Rietspruit, Welgelegen Farm, Enon farm, Emabhosi farm, Somershoek, Bethamoya, Mzwele, Kalkoenkraas, Valpoort, Fickland, Verkyk, Daggakraal, Skurwepoort, Vaalbank, Njusuthu, Syde, Nordeen, Ndonga, Mafufumbe, Mandela, Sthobile Robisndale, Hartebeeskop, Emganwini, Sincobile, Redhill, Waverley, Faith Mission, Nhlaba, Ngonini, Josephdale, Khuzulwandle, Elukwatini	29 new boreholes drilled to augment surface water supply boreholes refurbishment: 107 91 Static tanks provided Rehabilitation of Queens River Pump Station and SuidKaap WTW was completed and commissioned and Five (5) kilometre bulk pipeline complete linking Queens river pump station and Suidkaap Water Treatment Plant.  Construction of 2 reservoirs and drying bed in progress. Restrcitions gazette for 6 dams (including 1 system) and being prepared for 2 more systems.
KwaZulu-Natal	Durban (North), Tongaat, Balito, KwaDukuza, Mandeni, , Maphumulo, Kokstadt, Ixopo, Port Shepstone, Kelso, Pennington, Scottburgh, Sezela, Umdoni, Harding, Hluhluwe, KwaMsane Mthubathuba, St Lucia, Greytown, Melmoth, Eshowe, Vryheid, Nongoma, Ulundi,Hlabisa, Jozini, Manguzi, Ndwedwe, Manguzi, Dundee, Msinga, Nquthu, Greytown, eNhlalakahle, Sithembile Emnambithi/Ladysmith, Imbabazane, Indaka, Okhahlamba, Umtshezi, Wembezi, Melmoth, Nkandla, Ntambanana, Mambuka, Dlangubo, Richardsbay, Esikhaleni, Empangeni, Ngwelezana, kwaDlangezwa, Eshowe, Vryheid, eDumbe, Obivane, Tholakele, Bellavista, Mfenyane, Nongoma, Ulundi, uPhongolo Ingwe, KwaSani, Ubuhlebezwe, Umzimkhulu Ezingoleni, Umdoni, uMuziwabantu, Umzumbe Vulamehlo, Impendle, Mkhambathini, Mpofana, Richmond, Msunduzi, uMngeni, uMshwathi, Umhlabuyalingana	The Department with the Provincial CoGTA’s Disaster Management Unit has established Joint Operating Committees to assess the options to ensure water shortages are not experienced in each supply system. Drought operating rules have been developed for systems supplied by dams and are being implemented. Other measures include implementation of water restrictions, augmentation of supplies through boreholes and transfer systems, active leak detection and pressure management and the installation of water restrictors. In some areas where the required water savings have not been achieved, water supplies have been limited and static tanks installed to ensure access to water 53DWS tankers deployed, 86 new boreholes drilled, 80 springs protected. 464 Static tanks with stands have been purchased and installed at various communal points. Restrictions gazette for 8 dams and 2 systems (6 dams) 38 500 restrictors installed in 4 Local Municipalities. In Amajuba DM, water is released from Ntshingwayo Dam to support several towns. In iLembe DM water is transferred from uThongathi River to augment Hazelmere dam. Several water schemes have been repaired and many smaller repairs are being made to schemes. In Ugu DM, water is being transferred from Mpambanyoni River. In Umgungundlovu DM phase 2 of the Ophathe water supply scheme is underway. In Umkhanyakude DM contructionon and refurbishment of the Shemula rising main is underway, the refurbishment of the kwaMsane pipeline, a new pipeline from the existing Mtubatuba Heights reservoir to the existing KwaMsane reservoirs and the upgrading of the Hluhluwe phase 2 WTW from a 1.8ML/d to a 3.8Ml/d package treatment plant. In the Umzingyati DM, water is released from Ntshingwayo Dam, and a pump station is installated at Tayside. In the Unthungulu DM, water is transferred from Uthukela to supplement Goedertrouw Dam. In Zululand DM, water is being released from Klipfontein dam for Vryheid and Ulundi, and water is being transferred from Jozini Dam for Nongoma
Eastern Cape	Matatiele, Mbizana, Ntabankulu, Umzimvubu, Mbhashe, Mnquma, Amahlathi,Emalahleni, Inkwanca, Lukhanji, Engcobo, IntsikaYethu, Inxuba, Yethemba, Sakhisizwe, Tsolwana, Elundini, Gariep, Maletswai, Senqu, Aliwal North, Elundini, Mhlontlo, Ngquza Hill, Nyandeni, Port St Johns, King SabataDalindyebo	Refurbishment of boreholes Drilling, testing and equipping of new boreholes Water Conservation and Water Demand management programs (War on Leaks) Fast tracking of completing and commissioning Water Treatment Works (Chulunca, Mnceba, Installing new connections to reticulation systems like the delivery from Ludeke Dam Emergency bulk water pipelines like Mbase North to Dutwa WTW, Xilinxa to Gcuma weir, Deployment of 11 DWS water tankers Desilting and replacing pipelines Increase storage capacity and upgrade Cala Package plant Hydrosensus undertaken in Joe Gqabi DM Desiltattion of dams like Chippinisklip Upgrade of water supplies like Burgersdorp/Steynsville Restrictions gazetted for 1 system and 9 more being prepared. Water released from Katze Dam brought relief and assist in redirecting resources to Mount Fletcher Emergency transfer from Mooi River to WTW
Western Cape	Ceres, Tulbagh, Klaarstroom, LeeuGamka, Dysselsdorp and De Rust, Vredendal, Klawer, Clanwilliam, Lutzville, Citrusdal, Malmesbury, Mooreesburg, Piketberg, Vredenburg, Saldanha, Velddrift, Knysna, Breede Valley, Drakensteyn, Stellenbosch, Witzenberg, City of Cape Town, Bergrivier, Cederberg, Matzikama, Saldana Bay, Swartland	DWS is re-prioritizing its financial support to assist these municipalities with infrastructure e.g. leaking bulk water pipes, incorporation of groundwater to augment water supply. Water restrictions and awareness campaigns are in place to prolong the period of supply in these Municipalities. These Municipalities are also assisted with information and guidance to assist in making informed decisions regarding water supply. Restrictions gazette for 1 dam and 1 system.
Gauteng	Alexandra Park Res, Signal Hill, Bedfordview, Empire Palace, Isando, Kempton South, Germiston (Low Pressure in some areas), Spartan, Bonaeropark, Edleen, Bichley Area, Brandwood, Sunny Ridge, Primrose South, Chloorkop, Ester Park, City of Tshwane, Forest Hill, Town View, Chrisville, Robertsham, Rossetentville, Half of Winchester Hills , Turfontein, Forest Hill Tower, Oakdene, South Hills, Tulisa Park, Linmeyer, Risana, Moffatt View, Hursthill Areas Sharpville, Nordic, Meyerton-Midvaal, Meyerton Park (Samacor), EMSA, Riverside-Midvaal, Evaton, Sebokeng North, Ironsides, Eaton, boipatong, Bophelong, Emfulenie, Evalton, Golden gardens, Johandeo, lakeside, Sebokeng, Sharpville, Stretford, Tshepiso, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging	Water is being released from Sterkfontein Dam to Val Dam. Currently all drought alleviation activities are coordinated with, and implemented by municipalities. In general, consumers were requested to stop watering gardens, filling swimming pools, washing of pavements and to repair leaks; In several areas level one restrictions are imposed and residents are urged not to water gardens between 06:00 and 18:00, was cars with hosepipes or fill swimming pools. Static tanks are placed at selected points; At least one tender was published for the drilling of boreholes by a municipality. Studies are being conducted for the water network integration to enable water supply to be shifted from one network to the other in order to build redundancies in the system to improve operational resilience Tankers are provided for critical facilities that were currently affected . An office hour Joint Operations Centre (JOC) was establishd at the Joburg Water (JW) offices on 17 Marshall Street, Johannesburg. This facility serves as a nodal point for information A principle agreement was reached between District and its constituent local municipalities for the provision of potable water in the event of any eventualities in the Region; Disaster Management Officers are tasked with the responsibility to physically monitor any possible or related drought incidents through the established Volunteer Units; Daily early warning systems are circulated through the Short Messaging System (SMS) to all stakeholders in some Districts; Awareness campaigns are currently underway through the distribution of pamphlets, local newspapers and ward councillors across the municipal areas.
Limpopo	Roedtan, Groblersdal, Marble Hall, Mookgopong, Modimolle, Thabazimbi, Lephalale, Mokopane, Tzaneen, Giyani Sibasa, Thohoyandou, Polokwane, Alldays, Dendron, Botlokwa, Bakenberg, Lebowakgomo, Makhado, Mutale, Roedtan	Water restrictions implemented, Requests for funding for tankering and drilling boreholes compiled & submitted. Restrictions have been gazette for 8 dams and 1 more is being prepared
North West	SweitzerReneke, Naledi, Ottosdal, Sannieshof, Delarayville, Zeerust, Mahikeng, Vyburg, Koster, Koster, Swartruggens, Brits, Jericho and Majakaneng, Fafung,Waariekraal ,Jonathan and Klipvoorstad, Mapaputle, Boitekong, Maquasi Hill, Potchefstroom, Ventersdrop, Taung, Wentzel, Taung, Majemantsho,Mokgobistad, Mashutle, Motswedi, Dinoka, Khumutwane, Mosweu, Lekubu, Driefontein, Mokgola, Gopane, Pitsane, Greysdorp, Majaneng, Lichtenburg, Mafikeng, Pomfret, Ratlou, Sannieshof	The Department is providing support to the affected Municipalities through water trucks, water tanks and restore the water supply through drilling and equipping of boreholes. 12 DWS tankers have been deployed Restrictions have been published for 9 dams. Intensification of the WC/WDM programs, e.g. leak detection and repairs (War on leaks). Drilling of boreholes Construction of the Brits WTW Water augmentation inMabokoloka Maquasi Hills bulk water supply scheme completed. Ventersdorp Bulk Water Supply scheme completed. Taung/Naledi BWS completed RBIG programmes underway.

 

Table 2: (a) Dams in each province which ran dry during the period 1 June 2015 to 15 February 2016, (b) which towns and/or communities were affected and (c) what is the current status of each dam?

Province	Dams	Communities Affected	Current Situation
Northern Cape	None
Free State	Allemanskraal	Ventersburg	13.7%
	Armenia	Hobhouse	10.9%
	Erfenis	Theunisen, Brandfort, Bultfontein	9.3%
	Fiak-Patso	Qwaqwa	17.4%
	Groothoek	Mangaung	0%
	Kalkforntein	Koffiefontein, Luckhoff, Oppermansgronde, Jacobsdal, Fauresmith, Jaggersfontein.	6.2%
	Knellpoort	Bloemfontein, Thaba Nchu, Botsabelo.	33.4%
	Koppies	Koppies, Vijoenskroon	39.4%
	Krugersdrift	Bloemfontein, Thaba Nchu, Botsabelo	7%
	Rustfontein	Bloemfontein, Thaba Nchu, Botsabelo	20.5%
	Tierpoort	Bloemfontein, Thaba Nchu, Botsabelo	0%
Mpumalanga	Lomati	Bosfontein, Schuzendal, Magogeni, Mananga, Mgobodi, Dludluma, Amsterdam, Volksrust, Umjindi, Nkomazi, Nkomazi, Mkhondo, Pixley ka Isaka	Dry
	Mbambiso		Dry
	Mbuzini		Dry
	Gabosch		Dry
	Skuilhoek		Dry
KwaZulu-Natal	Harding	Harding area	Below 30 %
	Umzinto	Scottburg, Kelso, Pennington, Umdoni, Sezela.	100%
	Dumbe	Greytown, Ixopo, Kokstad, Harding, Port Shepstone, Hluhluwe, Glencoe, Hattingh Spruit, Dundee, Nquthu, Msinga, eDumbe, Hlabisa, Mbazwana, Ingwavuma, Ballito Maphumulo, KwaDukuza, Mthubathuba, KwaMsane, St Lucia, Vryheid, Ulundi, Eshowe, Melmoth, Nongoma	0%
	Vuna		0%
	Melmorth		0%
	Donald Mchardy		0%
	Prestine Pan		0%
	Velrdruk		0%
	Tom Worthington		0%
	Bloemfeld		0%
	Lake Merthley		Below 30%
	Hazelmere	Tongaat Durban North	34.1%
Eastern Cape	Dutywa	Golfcourse dam, Mputi&Ngxakaxa Dam	20% on average
	Aliwal North	Orange River ran dry	River flowing normally again
	Lady Grey	Lady Grey Dam	50%
	Maclear	Aucamp dam & Town Dam	30%
	Mount Fletcher	Mount Fletcher Dam	Full, but 70% silted
	Dordrecht	Dordrecht Dam	Still very low- exact level not gauged.
	Matatiele	Mountain Dam	20% - exact level not gauged. Connected pipeline to Mountain Lake, tankering.
	Ngeleni	Nzwakazi Dam	Still very low- exact level not gauged.
North West	Swartruggens	Borelelo, Ipelegeng, Glaudia, Atamelang, Mathibestad, Khunotswane, Ganyesa, Pomfret, Morokweng, Ga-maloka, Tshidilamolomo, Setlagole, Lekoko, Makhubung, Majemantsho,Lomanyaneng, Phitsane, Masutle, Motswedi, Rietpan, Ntsweletsoku, Setete, Welbedatch, Letsopa, Geysdorp, Khunwana, Sannieshof, Delareyville, Taung, Karelstad, Diplankeng, Lokgabeng, Mathanthanyaneng, Gamokake, Lothwanyeng	0.3%
	Molatedi		7.2%
	Disaneng		35%
	Koster		37.9%
	Madikwe		22.7%
	Marico Bosveld		18.9%
	Pella		41.47%
	Wentzel		0.1%
	Sehujwane		34%
	Lindleyspoort		2.7%
Gauteng	None
Limpopo	Thapane/Mogoboya	Nwamitwa, Bolobedu and Modjadji	0%
Western Cape	None

Reply:

(i) The number of times her Department used advertising space in The New Age were as follows:

(aaa) 2012/2013: None

(bbb) 2013/2014: None

(ccc) 2014/2015: None

Thus no advertising space was used on The New Age.

(ii) The amount that her Department spent advertising space in The New Age were as follows:

(aaa) 2012/2013: None

(bbb) 2013/2014: None

(ccc) 2014/2015: None

No money spent as there was no advertising space used in The New Age

Reply:

(1)(a) Yes, I am aware of the water challenges faced by the Vryheid (Abaqulisi Local Municipality (LM) within the Zululand District Municipality (DM).

(1)(b) My Department, after the 2014 drought declaration has allocated R39 693 million to the Zululand DM to address the drought to all its local municipalities which included Abaqulusi LM. The Zululand DM identified the following interventions to address the critical water shortages in the Abaqulusi LM:

• Drilling of new boreholes and refurbishment of existing boreholes
• Refurbishment of existing water schemes
• Springs protection and
• Water tankering

These interventions are currently underway to address the drought under the Abaqulusi LM and can be summarized as follows:

Drilling of new boreholes and refurbishment of existing boreholes: An existing borehole in Vryheid has been successfully refurbished and people are fetching water from this borehole during the day. Since the drought began, a number of new boreholes have been successfully drilled by the Zululand DM with the aim of augmenting the supply in the various rural water supply schemes. A total number of 7 new boreholes are planned specifically for the Abaqulusi LM and all have already been drilled and tested. The contractors have recently been appointed for equipping the boreholes with hand pumps and are currently undertaking this task.

Refurbishment of existing water schemes: Excellent progress has been made in regards to the refurbishment of existing water supply schemes; R17.5 million has been set aside by my Department for these much needed urgent refurbishments, of which the Zululand DM have expended at least R12.5 million. Four of the water schemes are nearly complete and the Odushwini Water Supply Scheme is at 20% completion, it is estimated to be completed by the end of May 2016.

Springs: Four springs have been identified in the Abaqulusi LM for protection and developing by the Zululand DM, using the DWS existing funding. The installation of 10 000l Jojo tanks and reticulation from the tanks to standpipes will be undertaken. The contractors were appointed in the late October 2015 and this work is being fast tracked to be completed by middle March 2016.

Water Tankering: The Abaqulusi LM owns two water tanker trucks and as such, struggles to service the vast areas of the Abaqulusi LM that are without formal water supply. DWS has approved the business plan and had budgeted R 4,123 million for the 7 tankers hired by the Zululand DM to supply water to severely affected areas within its 5 LMs. The Zululand DM confirms that at least two of their tankers were being sent to assist in parts of the Abaqulusi LM periodically.

Further to this, on 19 February 2016 the Zululand DM has allocated R3, 78 Million to Abaqulusi LM to deal with the current drought. The Department of Water and Sanitation, through its Branch: National Water Resource Infrastructure has also made 20 (5000 litres) JoJo tanks available to be used in Vryheid Town when the reticulated water is limited during the restricted period. The department has also set up the committee to monitor the drought situation in the Abaqulusi LM which is currently taking place weekly.

(2) Refer to the table below for the level of dam for the specified periods.

Name of Dam	30 November 2015	31 December 2015	31 January 2015	as at 15 February 2016
Klipfontein Dam	22, 46%,	20, 39%	19, 88%	21, 14%
Grootgewacht Dam	96%	96%	96%	92%
Bloemveld Dam	0%	0%	0%	0%

(3) The Grootgewacht Dam is reserved as a backup resource, when the other resources including the Klipfontein Dam are completely unavailable.

(4) Piped water for Vryheid is safe for human consumption as it goes through water treatment process to meet drinking standard prior to distribution.

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Reply:

(i) The percentage of the total procurement that her Department spent on SMME and Co-operatives from April 2015 up to latest date is as follows:

a) DIRCO

(i) SMME : 22.90%

(ii) Co-operatives : 6.65%

b) None

 

Reply:

a) Yes, my Department did buy advertising space in The New Age. Refer to the table below for the break down per financial year.

Financial Year	Number of times	Amount
(a) 2012/13	Once (1)	R97 723.08
(b) 2013/14	Five (5)	R 175 091.40
(c) 2014/15	Thirteen (13)	R 953 887.97

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Reply:

(1)(a) The expected delivery date of water to Gauteng is December 2024.

(1)(b) The cost at completion is expected to be R22.9 billion. This includes contingencies, escalations and exchange rate fluctuations.

(1)(c) The second phase will be funded through raising bonds in the market for which Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA), as the funding agency, has National Treasury approval.

(1)(d)(i) Construction contractors have not been appointed yet.

(1)(d)(ii) Consulting engineers have not been appointed yet.

(2)(a) The original cost based on a feasibility study dated 2007 was R6.6 billion. The amount did not include contingencies, escalations and exchange rate fluctuations.

(2)(b) The original completion date for Lesotho Highland Water Project (LHWP) Phase II was 2019.

(3) No, Dr Zodwa Dlamini is not the Republic of South Africa’s (RSA) Chief Delegate for the Lesotho Highland Water Commission (LHWC).

(3)(a) Dr Dlamini was replaced in December 2015.

(3)(b) The Republic of South Africa’s Chief Delegate is Mr. Bhekizwe Nkosi who was appointed in December 2015.

(3)(c) I have appointed the new delegate.

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Reply:

1. South Africa is concerned about the security situation in Burundi and that the Government has called for an inclusive dialogue that would include all the relevant stakeholders. As a former mediator in Burundi, South Africa supports the EAC-led mediation and remains ready and will continue to support the people of Burundi to achieve stability and development.
2. There is no African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) decision not to intervene in Burundi.
3. South Africa is a member of the AUPSC and therefore South Africa was part of the AU Council that took a decision not to deploy the African Prevention and Protection Mission in Burundi (MAPROBU) because it was felt it would be premature to send such a force to Burundi. Instead, the AU Council decided to lend its support to the political dialogue process led by the President of Uganda, hence the decision to dispatch an AU High Level delegation led by South Africa to engage the Government of Burundi and all relevant stakeholders on the need to start the inclusive political dialogue, end violence and facilitate the return of refugees.

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Reply:

(i) The number of times her Department awarded the contracts to the companies indirectly or directly owed by certain persons: No awards were made to certain persons.

(aaa) 2012/2013: None

(bbb) 2013/2014: None

(ccc) 2014/2015: None

(ii) The amount that her Department spent on contracts awarded to the companies indirectly or directly owed by certain persons: No money spent as there were no awards made to certain persons.

(aaa) 2012/2013: None

(bbb) 2013/2014: None

(ccc) 2014/2015: None

Reply:

a) The public sector procurement system, Local Government Information System (LOGIS) and Standard Bid Documents, as utilised by the Department does not make provision to identify information on Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs), cooperatives, township and rural enterprises. It is therefore not possible for the Department and National Skills Fund at this stage to provide the information as requested above.

b) At the time of compilation, twenty of the twenty-five entities responded to the request for information.

Public Entity	Percentage of the total procurement that went to SMMEs from 1 April 2015 to date	Percentage of the total procurement that went to co-operatives from 1 April 2015 to date
Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AGRISETA)	39%	0%
Banking SETA (BANKSETA)	17%	0%
Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, Sports SETA (CATHSSETA)	16%	0%
Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA)	72%	23%
Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA)	90%	0%
Council on Higher Education (CHE)	58%	0%
Finance and Accounting SETA (FASSET)	31%	0%
Food and Beverages Manufacturing SETA (FOODBEV)	49%	0%
Health and Welfare SETA (HWSETA)	47%	0%
Fibre Processing and Manufacturing SETA (FP&M)	80%	0%
Insurance SETA (INSETA)	15%	0%
Local Government SETA (LGSETA)	28%	0%
Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)	98%	0%
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)	11%	0%
Public SETA (PSETA)	60%	40%
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)	59%	0%
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)	43%	0%
Services SETA	57%	0%
Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA)	70%	0%
Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA)	23%	0%

 

Compiler/contact persons: Messrs T Tredoux and L Kearns

Ext: 5079 and 6181

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

REPLY TO QUESTION 369 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

Reply:

a) Yes, Government through various Departments has continued to engage the Government of Mali to seek its assistance in securing the release of Mr Stephen McGowan.

(b) (i) Government will continue its Diplomatic efforts through its Bilateral Operations and in Multilateral Fora to drum up support for and seek assistance in securing the release of Mr Stephen McGowan.

(ii) It is not possible to set timeframes regarding the outcome of efforts being employed to seek the release of Mr Stephen McGowan.

Reply:

No. The Department is in the process of implementing the new organisational structure approved during the 2015/16 financial year. Therefore posts to be frozen as a result of the cost containment measures announced by Cabinet are still to be determined.

Reply:

Yes, Eskom initiated a process to penalise Optimum Coal (OC). Eskom issued a summons against OC on 5 August 2015 whereupon OC’s attorneys informed Eskom that OC commenced business rescue proceedings on 1 August 2015. Eskom’s claim for penalties remains valid and enforceable upon the close of transaction whereafter it will enforce all the remedies open to its ex lege to enforce the claim. Eskom’s position has been made clear to all parties in the business rescue proceedings.

 

Reply:

(1) No. The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is currently in the process of finalising the land audit report.

• 1. Falls away.

• 1. Once it is tabled or presented to Cabinet.

(2) (a) Yes.

1. No. The report will contain the country of origin of land owners.

1. Yes. Country of origin and gender were sourced from the population register and the race from Statistics South Africa.

Reply:

The department continues to engage National Treasury on the Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (MCEP) with the purpose of extending it beyond 2017-18 and securing additional funds. The outcome of the negotiations with National Treasury will be communicated through the government budget process.

Reply:

The sugar industry has assured us that they have produced sufficent sugar to supply the domestic market in 2015/16 year despite the severe drought in several sugar growing regions. Thus sufficient raw sugar is in stock at the sugar terminals with a small surplus for export. However, due to the unexpectedly high demand for refined sugar especially by the soft drinks manufacturers – due to hot summer period, the industry experienced low stocks of some grades of refined sugar. At the beginning of March 2016 the sugar industry met to implement a strategy to restore supply of refined sugar into the domestic market. This resulted in the two biggest refineries namely Noodsberg and Hullets opening up early for refining purposes as the industry is currently off season, in addition to working over the the public holiday period in March. The rest of the refineries will open in April as the new sugar season starts on 1st April 2016.

The figures received from the sugar industry regarding 2016/17 production estimates, current available supply and carry over stock into the new season from the 2015/16 crop, indicate sufficent supply into the local market going forward. Noting that the supply to the local market consists of SA production,SACU production (Swaziland), SADC quota and duty paid imports as well as imports from the rest of the world, we are confident that supply will be sufficient to meet local demand. In the event of a supply shortage, the department will engage with the industry and International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) to initiate a rebate facility to counter the effects of the duty on imports, subject to statutory requirement of the process.

There is currently no consideration to remove the current duty as it was arrived at through a review process undertaken by ITAC within the provisions of the ITAC Act and because supply has been stabilised. Any stakeholder can apply for either a rebate facility or reduction in the duty directly with ITAC at any point should they deem this necessary.

Reply:

(a) Measures being considered to achieve a reduction in the public sector wage bill include placing a moratorium on the filling of certain managerial and administrative vacancies in the public service.

(b) Relevant details and their implications thereof will only become available once all necessary consultations have been concluded.

(i)(ii)(aa)(bb)(iii)(aa)(bb) Falls away

Reply:

No. (a)(b)(c) Falls away.