Questions and Replies
15 March 2016 - NW506
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether, with reference to her statement made in a speech on 30 January 2016, that she would take the verdict handed down in Kruger and Another v Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs and Others (details furnished) to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), she has lodged her appeal to the SCA; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The application for leave to appeal was filed on 3 March 2016. As Minister, I am appealing the Court’s decision to set aside the moratorium retrospectively.
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15 March 2016 - NW257
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
Whether he and/or his department has bought advertising space in The New Age in the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 financial years; lf so, (i) what number of times and (ii) for what amount in each specified financial year?
Reply:
(i) The department reporting to the Minister bought the advertising space in The New Age in the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 for the following number of times:
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
None 3times None
(Ii) The department reporting to the Minister bought the advertising space in The New Age in the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 for the following amounts in each specified financial year:
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
R0.00 R1 498 567.38 R0.00
15 March 2016 - NW17
Hlengwa, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What action will he take to ensure that a mayor is elected at the uMzinyathi District Municipality following the resignation of the former mayor in September 2015, as numerous municipal council meetings since then have failed to elect a Mayor, partly due to the absence of the Speaker?NW17E
Reply:
Section 41 of the Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act No. 117 of 1998) ("the Structures Act') provides that if the speaker of a municipal council is absent or not available to perform the functions of speaker, the municipal council must elect another councillor to act as speaker. If the position of mayor is vacant, the deputy mayor exercises the powers and performs the duties of the mayor. If the mayor is absent or not available and the municipality does not have deputy mayor or the deputy mayor is absent or not available, a councillor elected by the members of the executive committee acts as mayor, if the mayor has not designated a member or if the designated member is absent or not available. Section 48(2) of the Structures Act provides that the election of a mayor or deputy mayor takes place when it is necessary to fill a vacancy.
Therefore, the necessity to fill the vacant position of mayor is the prerogative of council, unless there is evidence to prove that the municipality does not fulfil the statutory obligations binding on it
15 March 2016 - NW188
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to the statement by Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Councillor Parks Tau, that 46% of household water supply in Johannesburg is used for gardening, (a) what exact method and data was used to calculate this percentage and (b) when was this percentage calculated?
Reply:
The information was provided by the Gauteng Provincial Head of Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
The 46% figure is based on a number of published studies, notably a local one published by HE Jacobs, LC Geustyn and BF Loubser in 2005 entitled "Water - How is it used at home?". The study found that water consumption through garden irrigation makes up a significant amount of water losses. Water losses attributed to garden irrigation found to be at 46% of the total residential annual use.
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MR M RANGATE MR T FOSI
Chief Director: Improvement Programme Deputy Director-General: LGSIM
Date: 22/02/2016 Date: 29/02/2016
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DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DATE: 29/02/2016
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15 March 2016 - NW233
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Economic Development
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 financial year, (i) how many times were such contracts awarded and (ii) for what amount ?
Reply:
None. See reply to Parliamentary Question 263 in respect of media adverts.
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15 March 2016 - NW1
Mulder, Dr PW to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1) What are the (a) annual salaries and (b) other financial benefits that (i) King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo and (ii) the abaThembu royal family receive from the State; (2) whether any of the financial contributions that the State pays the specified king should be suspended because of the sentence and incarceration that he is currently serving; if not, why not; if so, (a) which contributions have been suspended and (b) from which date the contributions have been suspended; (3) whether the State is paying or will pay any financial remuneration and contributions to the abaThembu king; if not, why not; if so, (a) what (i) amount or (ii) respective amounts have been or will be paid to him, (b) on what date the funds were or will be paid to the acting king and (c) in terms of which legislation the payments were or will be made to the acting king? NW1E
Reply:
(1) The salaries, allowances and benefits of all Public Office Bearers, thus including Kings, are determined by the President based on recommendations made by the Independent Commission on the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers. This Commission also makes recommendations in respect of resources which are necessary to enable a Public Office Bearer to perform his or her functions effectively. Further to this determination, the Department has developed minimum norms and standards for the provision of resources to recognised traditional leaders which have been endorsed at MINMEC on 26 September 2013. Thus, King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo annual remuneration is R 1 137 922 as per the determination.
(2) Yes, the remuneration, allowances, benefits and tools of trade have been suspended. The King's car that was allocated by the State was withdrawn soon after the Kings incarceration on 30 December 2015. As for the remuneration of the King, the Province has reported that his salary would be suspended with effect from March 2016. It should be noted that there are no provisions in legislation governing Public Office Bearers to stop the payment of his salary. However, the Minister intervened as follows:
• Sent the DG to engage the Provincial Accounting Officer to use the provisions of Section 38 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Act 1 of 1999.
• To explain the national process to unite the different factions of the royal family delaying the implementation of section 10 of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, Act 41 of 2003.
• Furthermore, the Minister wrote to the MEC advising him to stop the salary in accordance with section 38 of the PFMA, Act 1 of 1999.
(3) No, the King is in prison and can no longer perform his duties-continuing to pay him will constitute irregular, wasteful and fruitless expenditure and the Eastern Cape Accounting Officer is expected to prevent it.(b) The issue of the acting King has not been finalised. The Royal family is still consulting on this matter. As soon as an acting King has been nominated, the Royal family is expected to make a submission to the Premier in accordance with section 14 of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, Act 41 2003.
15 March 2016 - NW157
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)(a) What is the operating status of Airforce Base Langebaan and (b) what are the (i) medium-term and (ii) long-term (aa) plans and (bb) objectives for using the specified airforce base for both training and operational purposes; (2) are there any plans to commercialise the specified airport; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Questions (1) (a) |
SAAF Response |
What is the operating status of AFB Langebaanweg? |
The main function of this base is to provide basic flying training to the SAAF pilots. The utilisation of the base as SAAF basic flying school is planned to continue for the foreseeable future. |
Question (1) (b) (i and ii) |
|
What are the medium and long term plans and objectives for using AFB Langebaanweg for both training and operational purpose? |
To make SAAF combat ready. |
Question (2) |
|
Are there plans to commercialise the base? |
The DOD (SAAF) has no intention or plans to commercialise the base. |
15 March 2016 - NW472
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
Whether the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) engaged in any disaster relief actions and activities from 1 January 2015 to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details in terms of (i) drought and (ii) flood disaster relief actions that the SANDF was engaged in and (b) what were the costs of the related activities in each case?
Reply:
Yes, the South African National Defence Force participated in the disaster relief operations from 01 January 2015 to the latest specified date.
(a) Relevant details:
i) Drought: Water supply in Smithfield in the Free State during period of 13–30 November 2015.
ii) Flood disaster: No flood disaster relief actions were conducted during this period.
(b) Cost: R504 845.34
The SANDF is always ready to give support and assist the communities in any disaster relief operations.
15 March 2016 - NW291
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether each metropolitan municipality has installed any toll-free lines for citizens to make contact with the specified municipalities; if not, why not; if so, (a) how many, in each case, (b) in which areas are they situated and (c) how many calls on average from the toll-free lines reach each specified municipality in each month?
Reply:
Refer to the response to PQ293
Reply:
The responses below were received from the metropolitan municipalities:
( a ) 6 out of the 8 metropolitan municipalities operates independent fraud / corruption hotlines. The table below illustrates the response per municipality:
Metropolitan Municipality |
Details regarding fraud / corruption hotline |
Buffalo City |
The municipality operates an independent fraud hotline. |
City of Cape Town |
The municipality operates an independent fraud hotline. |
City of Johannesburg |
The municipality operates an independent fraud hotline. |
City of Tshwane |
The municipality operates an independent fraud hotline. |
Ekurhuleni |
The municipality operates an independent fraud hotline. |
eThekwini |
The municipality operates an independent anti-corruption hotline. |
Mangaung |
The municipality does not operate an independent fraud hotline. |
Nelson Mandela Bay |
The municipality is finalising the Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the service provider with regard to the fraud hotline. As soon as the SLA agreed and signed by relevant parties, the hotline will be operational. |
( b ) All the 6 independent fraud hotlines are not connected to the National Anti-Corruption Hotline (NACH). There is no requirement for the independent fraud / corruption hotlines to be connected to the NACH.
15 March 2016 - NW6
Shaik Emam, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:
What measures does he intend to put in place to curb ( a ) noncompliance with the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, ( b ) wasteful expenditure, ( c ) irregular expenditure, fraud and ( d ) corruption (details furnished) in the local government sector?
Reply:
(a) The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) is./ legislation that falls within the mandate of the National Treasury. It is applicable to national and provincial spheres of government; therefore, the Act does not apply to local government. The applicable legislation is the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) which has similar provisions on wasteful and irregular expenditure as in in the PFMA. Furthermore, it must be noted that the implementation of the MFMA also falls within the mandate of the National Treasury.
(b), (c) and (d)
A number of interventions are being put in place to address challenges pertaining to wasteful expenditure, irregular expenditure, fraud and corruption. Currently, we have the following measures in place:
• The Department is finalising the review of the 2006 Local Government Anti-Corruption Strategy.
• Draft Local Government Integrity Management Framework which sets out the responsibility of municipalities when implementing Local Government Anti-Corruption Strategy.
• We have a draft Implementation plan which provides for practical actions that will be undertaken to implement the strategy.
The additional measures that we have put in place are the following :
• The Department requested Provinces and municipalities to submit copies of forensic reports commissioned between April 2009 and October 2014.
• Of the 115 copies of forensic reports received , 106 have been assessed.
• We are collaborating with law enforcement agencies like the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), Hawks, and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to accelerate investigations and prosecution.
• Most of the forensic reports commissioned by Provinces and municipalities made recommendations that certain remedial or other corrective measures should be taken
15 March 2016 - NW201
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
Whether his Ministry has any frozen vacant positions; if so, (a) how many of the specified positions are vacant, (b) what are the designations of the specified positions and (c) for how long have the specified positions been vacant?
Reply:
Mr KP Sithole (IFP) to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation:
Whether his Ministry has any frozen vacant positions;
No
(a) If so, how many of the specified positions are vacant:
Not applicable
(b) what are the designations of the specified positions; and Not applicable
(c) for how long have the specified positions been vacant?
Not applicable
15 March 2016 - NW317
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)How many (a) SA Air Force (SAAF) Gripen aircrafts are serviceable and (b) are unserviceable; (2) what (a) is the precise and comprehensive reason for the unserviceability of each of the specified aircrafts and (b) steps are being taken to bring each specified aircrafts to a serviceable condition, (3) (a) when last was each of the serviceable aircrafts serviced and (b) what is the exact cost of servicing of each of the specified aircrafts; (4) (a) how many fully trained pilots for the specified aircrafts are currently employed by the SAAF and (b) in what specific roles are these pilots utilised when they are not engaged in flying or flight training duties?
Reply:
Due to security reasons, the response to this question can only be presented to the closed session of the JSC on Defence.
15 March 2016 - NW269
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)Whether, with reference to her reply to question 4116 on 8 December 2015, the security clearance of the military judges in the Permanent Force has been completed in order to expedite their appointment; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant particulars; (2) (a) how many cases in military courts are still in arrears and (b) what is or are the reason(s) for this; (3) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
Question 1. Yes, Defence Intelligence is in the process of vetting the outstanding security clearance applications of members to be assigned as Senior Military Judges and Military Judges.
Question 2(a). The number of outstanding cases in military courts is 2 176.
Question 2(b). The reasons for the number of cases in arrears in the military courts are (i) unavailability of witnesses or accused and (ii) finalisation of specialised investigations. The vetting back log also causes delay. No military courts were conducted to date for the FY 2015/16.
Question 3. No.
15 March 2016 - NW141
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(a) Who are the members of her department’s Advisory Council and (b) what is their current capacity?
Reply:
The following are the members of the Advisory Council Members and their capacity:
Mr T. Magingxa (Chairperson)
Members
Dr P.P Dyantyi
Mr A. Apleni
Mr K. Bokala
Col (ret) P.M Kubu
Brig Gen (Ret) M. Fihla
Mr O. Mabena
Ms D. Phama
Mr M. Vena
Ms N. Khwezi
Dr S. Zikalala
Mr Mika Xayiya
Dr T. Ndlovu-Molokwane
Ms Vuyiswa Lieta
Dr A. Mahapa
15 March 2016 - NW142
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)Is a letter of authorisation still required in order for a bona fide registered and verified military veteran to access medical healthcare; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether a military veteran, that may access healthcare from a general hospital, a day hospital and local clinic as an ordinary citizen, may only access a military hospital as a bona fide registered and verified military veteran; (3) whether a military veteran may resort to private medical practices to receive the necessary treatment where a military hospital and public medical healthcare facilities are not available and may only be reimbursed by her department if he/she is duly registered and verified on the National Military Veterans Database; (4) whether she has found that the incomplete database of military veterans has become a serious threat to the health of deserving military veterans who are not registered and verified?
Reply:
(1) According to Regulations in terms of the Military Veterans Act 18 of 2011, a bonafide registered military veteran must apply for all benefits of which healthcare is one of them. Upon application, DMV will issue a once off authorization letter to the South African Military Healthcare Services (SAMHS) in order to capture the details of the approved military veteran. The military veteran will then have access to healthcare for life at SAMHS and SAMHS approved private facilities.
(2) A military veteran has accesss to health care as outlined in the Constitution of South Africa. Military Veterans are free to access healthcare at the public institution and military hospitals.
(3) The military veteran can access private medical practice only when authorised to do so either by DMV through SAMHS and /or authorised directly by the SAMHS.
(4) NO. Section 5 benefits are provided to registered and/or verified military veterans.
15 March 2016 - NW437
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(a) How many officials of his department across the country were suspended due to allegations of (i) fraud and (ii) corruption in the 2013-2014 and 2014-15 financial years and (b) (i) from which offices were the specified officials and (ii) which positions did they hold; (2) how many officials of his department across the country had their employment contracts terminated due to fraud and corruption in the specified financial years?
Reply:
(1)(a-b) For 2013-2014 financial year 52 officials were placed on precautionary suspension whilst allegations of fraud and corruption were investigated. The table below indicates the offices and the rank (positions) held.
Office |
Rank (Position) |
BRAKPAN |
2 |
Front Office Clerk |
2 |
BVR |
1 |
Senior Admin Clerk |
1 |
CALEDONSPOORT |
6 |
Control Immigration Officer |
1 |
Immigration Officer |
5 |
CARLETONVILLE |
1 |
Local Office Manager |
1 |
JEPPE'S REEF |
2 |
Control Immigration Officer |
1 |
Immigration Officer |
1 |
KING WILLIAMS TOWN |
1 |
Front Office Clerk |
1 |
MARABASTAD REFUGEE RECEPTION CENTRE |
4 |
Immigration Officer |
1 |
Refugee Status Determination Officer |
3 |
O R TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
12 |
Control Immigration Officer |
1 |
Immigration Officer |
11 |
OSHOEK |
2 |
Immigration Officer |
2 |
PHALABRWA |
1 |
Senior Admin Clerk |
1 |
POLOKWANE REGIONAL OFFICE |
1 |
Immigration Officer |
1 |
PORT ELIZABETH REGIONAL OFFICE |
1 |
Control Immigration Officer |
1 |
PORT ELIZABETH REFUGEE RECEPTION CENTRE |
10 |
Refugee Reception Officer |
5 |
Refugee Status Determination Officer |
2 |
Refugee Status Determination Manager |
1 |
Senior Admin Clerk |
1 |
SECURITY OFFICER |
1 |
PRETORIA: LARGE OFFICE |
1 |
MOBILE TRUCK DRIVER |
1 |
PROSPECTON |
1 |
Front Office Clerk |
1 |
TIRRO REFUGEE RECEPTION CENTRE |
1 |
Refugee Reception Officer |
1 |
VANDERBIJLPARK |
1 |
Immigration Officer |
1 |
WITBANK |
3 |
Immigration Officer |
3 |
ZULULAND LOCAL OFFICE |
1 |
Front Office Clerk |
1 |
Grand Total |
52 |
For 2014-2015 financial year 22 officials were placed on precautionary suspension whilst allegations of fraud and corruption were investigated. The table below indicates the offices and the rank (positions) held.
Office |
Rank (Position) |
BRAKPAN |
2 |
Front Office Clerk |
2 |
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT |
1 |
Director |
1 |
KING WILLIAMS TOWN |
1 |
Front Office Clerk |
1 |
KOKSTAD |
2 |
Immigration Officer |
2 |
MARABASTAD REFUGEE RECEPTION CENTRE |
1 |
Immigration Officer |
1 |
O R TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
5 |
Immigration Officer |
5 |
OSHOEK |
2 |
Immigration Officer |
2 |
PRETORIA: LARGE OFFICE |
1 |
Mobile Truck Driver |
1 |
PRETORIA:LARGE OFFICE |
2 |
Immigration Officer |
2 |
SASOLBURG |
1 |
Chief Admin Clerk |
1 |
WITBANK |
3 |
Immigration Officer |
3 |
ZULULAND LARGE OFFICE |
1 |
Front Office Clerk |
1 |
Grand Total |
22 |
(2) For the 2013-2014 financial year, 57 employees were dismissed for fraud and corruption related misconduct. For the 2014-2015 financial year, 45 employees were dismissed for fraud and corruption related misconduct.
15 March 2016 - NW310
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
1. With reference to his reply to question 960 on 10 April 2015, which municipalities conducted customer satisfaction surveys in the (a) 2012-13 and (b) 2013-2014 financial years; 2. Whether he can provide the comprehensive database of all municipalities who have undertaken customer satisfaction surveys; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Below is a list of municipalities that have conducted Customer Satisfaction Surveys in the (a) 2012-2013 and (b) 2013-2014 financial years.
(a) Municipalities that have conducted Customer Satisfaction Surveys in 2012-2013 financial year are as follows:
i. City of Cape Town Metro
ii. Nelson Mandela Metro
iii. City of T shwane Metro
iv. EThekwini Metro
v. Maluti a Phofung local municipality in Free State
vi. Ekurhuleni Metro
vii. Baviaans Local Municipality in Eastern Cape
vii i. Swartland Local Municipality in Western Cape
(b) Municipalities that have conducted Customer Satisfaction Surveys in 201 3-2014 financial year are as follows:
i. Mangaung Metro
ii. Joburg Metro
iii. City of Tshwane Metro
iv. EThekwini Metro
2. Attached at (Tag A) is a database of municipalities that have conducted Customer Satisfaction Surveys in the (a) 2012-13 and (b) 2013-2014 financial years.
Notably, some of the local and district municipalities did not conduct the customer satisfaction survey in the period indicated based on capacity constraints in terms of personnel and budget. Most local and district municipalities rely on the surveys conducted by the Metros and provincial departments in their respective provinces
Attached please find here: Status of Citizens Satisfaction Surveys Conducted Currently
14 March 2016 - NW399
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether, with reference to Eskom’s debt downgrading to junk status in 2015, the National Treasury will continue to offer its financial support to Eskom, in spite of the warning from the World Bank that the economy is at risk of falling into a recession; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
Yes. Government has provided Eskom with a R350 billion guarantee facility of which Eskom is expected to have utilised R168.5 billion to raise debt by March 2016. In line with Eskom’s requirements, the company is expected to have raised R215 billion of government guaranteed debt by 2018/19. This will enable the company to raise the debt required to complete the capital expenditure programme which will augment electricity supply enabling an acceleration in growth and development. These projections have been taken into account in developing a prudent fiscal framework and were published in the 2016 Budget Review. That said, the framework which governs the issuance of the guarantees, requires that government approve any new loan facilities that are to be guaranteed, enabling government to manage its risk exposure.
14 March 2016 - NW44
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) (a) was consulted about any financial transaction, (b) entered into any financial transactions and/or (c) advised on any financial transaction in respect of (i) Tegeta Exploration and Resources, (ii) Oakbay Investments (Pty) Ltd and/or (iii) any subsidiaries of Oakbay Investments (Pty) Ltd; if not, in each specified case, why not; if so, in each specified case, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the PIC played any role in the purchase of Optimum Coal Holdings Limited; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I am informed by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) that:
(1)(a), (b) and (c) The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) was not consulted about; did not enter into, and did not advice on any financial transaction that involves any of the entities mentioned in the question, as the PIC was not approached by any of these entities.
(2) The PIC did not play any role in the Optimum Coal Holdings Limited transaction.
14 March 2016 - NW447
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the National Treasury was ensuring that (a) all invoices for goods and services procured by all structures of government and public entities were being settled within thirty days without fail, (b) rapid disciplinary action was being taken against those failing to make payment on time every time, (c) all restrictions on travel, entertainment, catering etc. imposed by the National Treasury were being strictly adhered to by everyone under the National Treasury’s broad control and (d) the Auditor-General’s findings were being given full effect to in order to remedy the shortcomings immediately; if not, why not; if so, what are the details?
Reply:
(a) In terms of section 38(1)(f) of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulation 8.2.3, it is the responsibility of accounting officers to settle all contractual obligations and pay all money owing, including intergovernmental claims, within 30 days from receipt of an invoice.
On 30 November 2011, the National Treasury issued Instruction Note 34 which requires departments to submit information related to their compliance with the requirement to pay invoices within 30 days. The National Treasury uses this information to compile bi-monthly reports to the Forum of South African Directors-General (FOSAD) on compliance by departments with the thirty day payment requirement.
(b) Non-compliance with the requirement to pay invoices within the prescribed period can be grounds for financial misconduct. In terms of sections 38(1)(h) and 51(1)(e) of the PFMA, accounting officers of departments, constitutional institutions and public entities must take effective and appropriate disciplinary steps against any official who contravenes or fail to comply with the provision of this Act.
The responsibility to take disciplinary action therefore lies with accounting officers and accounting authorities and the National Treasury is not in receipt of information related to disciplinary actions taken for such transgressions.
(c) Since introduction of the Treasury Instruction on Cost Containment, there is evidence of reduced spending on items related to travel, entertainment and consultants. An expenditure analysis of national departments on these items as at the end of December 2015 revealed that travel expenses reduced by 16%, entertainment expenses reduced by 8% and spending on consultants reduced by 31%. There was, however, an 8% increase in expenses related to catering.
(d) The National Treasury submits a Memorandum annually to Cabinet on the audit outcomes of all PFMA compliant institutions. In this regard, Cabinet annually resolves that accounting officers must act on the Auditor-General’s recommendations to address negative audit findings and to submit to their relevant Executive Authorities, corrective steps to be taken to address concerns raised in their audit reports.
14 March 2016 - NW342
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What was the quantum of funds that was set aside for scholarships and bursaries under the National Student Financial Aid Scheme but was ultimately not spent (i) in the (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, (cc) 2013-14 and (dd) 2014-15 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2016 and (b) what (i) are the reasons in each case and (ii) is being done to ensure that all scholarship and bursary money is awarded in each specified financial year?
Reply:
(a) The amounts set aside for grants in the form of allocations, i.e. loans and bursaries, and the utilised and unutilised amounts for the financial years are set out in the table below:
Period |
Allocation |
Utilised |
Unutilised |
2011-12 |
R 6 446 162 143.00 |
R 5 969 148 797.00 |
R 477 013 346.00 |
2012-13 |
R 7 897 127 056.00 |
R 7 718 060 811.00 |
R 179 066 245.00 |
2013-14 |
R 9 332 096 983.00 |
R 8 690 772 922.00 |
R 641 324 061.00 |
2014-15 |
R 9 744 064 387.62 |
R 9 001 627 964.51 |
R 742 436 423.11 |
Since April 2015* |
R 9 874 948 322.00 |
R 9 220 319 386.78 |
R 654 628 935.22 |
* It is assumed that question (a)(ii) should read “since April 2015”. The unspent amount for the current financial year (2015/16) is not yet finalised nor has it been audited, but it is a transactional amount based on actual payments made to date.
For the periods 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 financial years, the amounts reflected are as per the Quarter 4 financial overview submitted to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board and Department of Higher Education and Training.
(b) (i) Funds are allocated to a university based on a formula. Universities thereafter apply the NSFAS parameters and selection criteria to determine which students are funded, and for what amount. Universities, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges then facilitate the process whereby students sign the contracts and submit to NSFAS for payment. The appropriateness of this formula and model was one of the factors that resulted in the new student-centred model, where the money follows the student rather than the institution. This could result in a situation where some universities have not spent their allocation and only notify NSFAS of this late in the financial year, at which stage it may not be possible to fund other students, as the academic year has ended. In many cases, funders may under-utilise committed funds for students which they pre-select and communicate to NSFAS.
It is important to note that all funding, which is not utilised in a given year, is rolled over to the next academic year to service payments for claims that are received late and re-submitted. In the case of funders, such as the Department of Social Development, these funds are then used to cover the first semester costs of students in the following year, which are then topped up based on their appropriation from National Treasury. In the event that funds are under-utilised by institutions, requests to shift funds between universities need to be reviewed and approved, and this limits the ability to more responsively direct funding to institutions where the need is greater.
(ii) The new student-centred model is currently being rolled out. Once in place, the funds will follow the student and allow students to attend institutions of their choice, subject to meeting the entrance criteria of an institution. This will give NSFAS the mechanism to ensure that all funds are allocated and where permitted, allow the shifting of funding more intuitively between funders.
Compiler/contact persons:
Ext:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 342 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 March 2016 - NW266
Holomisa, Mr BH to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)(a) What is the structural nature of the relationship between the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and a certain company (name furnished) and (b) was the relationship between the PIC and the specified company established before or after a certain person (name furnished) left the PIC and was publicly reported as the chief executive officer of the specified company; (2) what (a) was the original purpose of the relationship between the PIC and the specified company and (b) were the terms of the relationship; (3) whether the specified company is a public company; if so, (a)(i) what are the amounts invested in the company and (ii) what are the terms of the relationship between the specified company and the PIC and (b)(i) how are the board members of the specified company appointed and (ii) who are the current members of the board; (4) does the PIC hold any shares in the specified company; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) (a) what has been paid by the specified company as a return of investment or performance gains to the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) through PIC and (b) are there any current and or future plans to further invest in the specified company; if so what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I am informed by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) that:
(1)(a) The certain company is an associate of the PIC and it is a company where the PIC has influence but it has no control over the financial and operating policies of the certain company (Page 115; Note 5 of the Financial Statements as published in the PIC’s Integrated Annual Report 2015).
(1)(b) The relationship was established prior to certain person leaving the PIC. The Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund (PAIDF) was initiated during the 2005/06 financial year when certain person was Head of Corporate Finance and Isibaya Fund at the PIC (Page 29 of the PIC’s Annual Report 2006). Certain person was seconded by the PIC to head the PAIDF. During the 2007/08 financial year, the PIC established a management company; certain company Fund Managers, to oversee the PAIDF investments (Page 7 of the PIC’s Annual Report 2008) and certain person later became the CEO of certain company Fund Managers.
(2)(a) The PAIDF was established in the 2005/06 financial year to focus on infrastructure investments on the African continent (Page 4; 8 and 29 of PIC’s Annual Report 2006).
(2)(b) Certain company Fund Managers was established as a PIC associate in the 2007/08 financial year to oversee PAIDF investments (Page 7 of the PIC’s Annual Report 2008).
(3) The company is not a public company (Page 115; Paragraph 5 of the PIC’s Integrated Annual Report 2015)
The rest of the question falls away.
(4) The PIC has a 46% shareholding in certain company Fund Managers and a 30% shareholding in certain company General Partners (Page 96; Paragraph 6 of the PIC’s Integrated Annual Report 2015).
(5)(a) The PAIDF(I) is a 15 years Fund that matures in 2022. All investors, including GEPF, will realize value at maturity in line with the Fund Terms.
(5)(b) For purposes of confidentiality the PIC cannot disclose details on any future transactions.
14 March 2016 - NW515
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) How many young South Africans fall into the group of so-called missing middle young South Africans who would be in university but for the fact that they cannot afford to finance their studies privately do not qualify for National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) assistance on the means test, previously estimated by NSFAS as young South Africans coming from households with an annual income of between R120 000 and R400 000, (b) how much will it cost to provide adequate finances for university study for these students and (c) how were each of the above-mentioned figures calculated?
Reply:
a) The Department is not in a position to determine the number of young South Africans who are not at university and fall into the group of the so-called “missing middle” that cannot afford to finance their studies and do not qualify for financial assistance from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The number of students who apply to NSFAS for financial aid and fall into the missing middle category, and subsequently do not qualify will be captured in future as NSFAS migrates to the new student-centred model. The new model allows students to apply for funding directly from NSFAS where eligibility is determined through the NSFAS Means Test. All income information of parents, legal guardians and household members who are contributing to the income of the household will be reported and used in the financial means test. It is important to note that the availability of data is dependent on those students who have applied for funding.
b) Not applicable.
c) Not applicable.
Compiler/contact persons:
Ext:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 515 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 March 2016 - NW267
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Which educational evaluation system is currently used in (a) training colleges nationally and (b) the Westcol College for Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Krugersdorp; (2) whether the Bell Curve grading system is part of the educational evaluation system that is used (a) nationally and (b) in the Westcol College; if not, why not; if so, (aa) how the specified system functions and (bb) what the consequences are for all students affected by the application of the evaluation system?
Reply:
- The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college system, including individual institutions such as Western TVET College, uses the criterion-referenced system of student performance measurement and evaluation, i.e. Internal Continuous Assessment (ICASS) and Integrated Summative Assessment Tasks (ISATs), which are designed to measure student performance against a fixed set of predetermined criteria, learning performance standards and outcomes. This system of student performance measurement and evaluation is critical for the TVET system as it reveals what each student can or cannot to do against a set standard in the classroom, workplace, workshop or trade test centre. It is an appropriate system for determining the levels of individual student competence and provides information about areas where each student can be supported to ultimately be successful in their studies. At the level of the national quality assurance system executed by Umalusi, the Quality Council for General and Further Education and Training, a norm-referenced system of student performance evaluation is applied. This type of student performance evaluation yields an estimate of the position of the tested individual in a predefined population, with respect to the trait or level of knowledge being measured. To determine the validity of all performance measurement results, a standardisation process is used to mitigate the effect of factors other than students’ knowledge and aptitude on their performance, as well as other sources of student performance variations stemming from the difficulty of question papers, undetected errors, and student interpretation of questions.
- The Bell Curve grading system is neither applied nationally nor at Western TVET College. Given the apartheid legacy of this country, it is not and would not have been in the best interest of this country’s education system to apply the Bell Curve theory in the measurement and evaluation of student performance in the TVET college system or any other part of our education system.
Compiler/contact persons:
Ext:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 267 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 March 2016 - NW334
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What are the cost implications of terminating outsourcing in the case of each university (i) that has taken steps to do so and (ii) that intends to do so and (b) how will this be paid for in each case?
Reply:
The issue of outsourcing has not been finalised by universities that are affected by the call to terminate outsourcing of services. This issue is linked to institutions’ operational plans and budgets, and is the responsibility of individual institutions. Universities South Africa has informed the Department that they are considering a joint process. However, at this stage, each institution is working with its stakeholders to address the issue. Universities were requested to inform the Department on the progress made and challenges experienced with respect to this issue.
Compiler/contact persons:
Ext:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 334 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 March 2016 - NW400
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether any mechanisms have been put in place to deal with the effects of a looming credit rating downgrade for the country; if not, why not; if so, (a) what will the effect of the lower credit rating have on (i) Government’s cost of borrowing, (ii) capital outflows and (iii) the Rand and (b) what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(a) The effect of a rating downgrade will depend on:
- How many rating agencies put South Africa in a junk status;
- How the market have priced in the junk status rating; and
- How persistent is the shock, reflected in the continued fall in the yields.
(b) In general, the effect of a lower credit rating could result in the weakening of the exchange rate; capital outflows; and high borrowing costs. However, the focus of government is not to let South Africa go into junk status, by implementing:
- Structural reforms to boost growth;
- Faster fiscal consolidation; and
- Resolving the governance issues in the State Owned Companies.
(c) Further details are included in the 2016 Budget.
If we were to go into junk status and the impact last longer, it would mean that government has to look at its policies and demonstrates faster implementation of the National Development Plan.
14 March 2016 - NW326
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether the current drought will have any impact on the country’s land reform programme; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) Whether his department visited any land reform farms to determine and investigate the impact of the drought on the specified farms; if not, why not; if so, (a) how many land reform farms were visited and (b) what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(1) Yes, the details are as follows:
- Negative impact on sustainable livelihoods due to livestock death and lower crop yield;
- Environmental degradation (topsoil loss, drying of dams, no grazing land and difficult rehabilitation);
- Reduction in income;
- Threatened food security;
- High risk of animal diseases spreading;
- Low water dams levels expected to take 3-5 years to recover;
- Water restrictions and penalties on over usage of water will also have a negative impact on livestock, crops and humans, in terms of accessibility and financial implications.
(2) Yes.
(a) More than 1049 land reform farms were visited and assessments were conducted by the provincial offices of Rural Development and Land Reform and the provincial offices responsible for agriculture.
(b) Based on the farms assessed to date, findings include the following:
- Limited drinking water for human and livestock consumption;
- Limited crop yield;
- Overgrazed areas and dry land;
- In some areas there is a high fuel load posing a risk of veld fires;
- Livestock loss;
- Need for more infrastructure upgrades or establishment to be used for providing feed requirements (cattle handling facilities, feed mills and feedlots);
- Unavailability of land for relocation of livestock in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Free State (FS).
The above-mentioned findings are being addressed through the following interventions:
- 4100km of fire breaks to be created through grading for 260 farms in Free State and Mpumalanga Provinces (MP), a total of 3400 km is already completed.
- Communication and awareness campaigns were conducted in conjunction with the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) in KZN.
- Feedlots in KZN, MP and North West (NW) are being repaired and upgraded. In KZN the areas are: Tangeni, Manyiseni, Jozini, Umhlabawalengana and Bambanana. In MP the areas are Middelton, Mjindi and a 6000 ha PLAS farm in Gert Sibande District has been identified. In NW a feedlot has been upgraded at Bojanala District, a feed mill expansion in Rustkraal farm, and a fodder bank creation under Taung irrigation scheme is underway.
- The NW Province has state land in the Dr Ruth Mompadi District used by communal farmers and can produce 50 000 weaners per year. There will be no relocation of livestock but the 150 farmers will be producing 30 000 tons of livestock feed under 1500 ha irrigated of the 3 500ha Taung irrigation scheme to support these animals. A fodder bank will be established and feed to the value of R14, 5 million will be purchased for these farmers. Communal farmers will have an opportunity to take their cattle for backgrounding and then selling to the auction.
- Provision of fencing and animal handling facilities: 9km fencing has been completed at Driekoppies and Mount Sheba in MP;
- Auction sales support in Free State (FS),KZN, Limpopo (LP) and MP;
- 251 projects for the drilling and equipping of boreholes are being implemented in FS, KZN, LP, MP and NW.
- Provision of animal feed;
- Planting of fodder and lucerne under irrigation schemes in KZN (Ndumo & Nsuze) and NW (Taung);
- Financial support to land reform lessee sugarcane farmers; and.
- Financial support to proactive land acquisition strategy grants recipients, land redistribution for agricultural development, restitution and communal and state-land beneficiaries.
DRDLR is working together with other relevant departments to avoid duplication of efforts, coordinated by NDMC.
14 March 2016 - NW344
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
What was the (a) Disadvantaged Student Index and (b) full cost of study at each institution of higher education (i) in the (aa) 2013-14 and (bb) 2014-15 financial years and (ii) from 1 April 2015 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) what will the (a) Disadvantaged Student Index and (b) estimated full cost of study be at each institution of higher education in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
- (a) The Department has a unique funding factor in the annual block grant subsidy calculations for universities, which caters specifically for students from previously disadvantaged groups, whereby a weighting factor is determined for each university based on the proportion of students from previously disadvantaged groups, i.e. African, Coloured and Indian groups. This weighting factor generates additional teaching input units for a university, i.e. enrolled funded full-time equivalent students.
(b) (i) |
(aa) |
(bb) |
(ii) |
Table 1: ACTUAL AVERAGE FULL COST OF STUDY - 2013 -2015 |
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INSTITUTION |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
FCS (A) |
FCS (A) |
FCS (A) |
|
Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
40 635.00 |
41 991.00 |
48 331.00 |
Central University of Technology |
55 200.87 |
58 152.05 |
61 380.93 |
Durban University of Technology |
70 754.79 |
74 055.46 |
81 170.30 |
Mangosuthu University of Technology |
62 092.00 |
67 673.00 |
75 480.00 |
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University |
56 510.00 |
61 816.00 |
71 010.00 |
North West University |
59 584.00 |
67 494.00 |
76 870.00 |
Rhodes University |
80 950.00 |
87 850.00 |
94 900.00 |
Tshwane University of Technology |
51 125.24 |
54 851.84 |
58 352.36 |
University of Cape Town |
92 636.00 |
102 318.00 |
113 602.00 |
University of Fort Hare |
69 150.00 |
66 991.00 |
71 043.00 |
University of the Free State |
56 788.42 |
61 427.64 |
72 769.48 |
University of Johannesburg |
82 630.00 |
88 958.00 |
95 199.00 |
University of KwaZulu-Natal |
62 215.76 |
67 950.30 |
77 475.91 |
University of Limpopo |
57 795.00 |
64 113.00 |
69 553.00 |
University of South Africa |
18 070.00 |
14 600.00 |
18 350.00 |
University of Venda |
66 717.24 |
71 090.02 |
78 263.22 |
University of Pretoria |
66 767.00 |
80 369.00 |
85 081.00 |
University of the Western Cape |
55 690.91 |
61 240.00 |
67 320.00 |
Vaal University of Technology |
53 892.00 |
60 604.00 |
68 019.00 |
University of the Witwatersrand |
93 446.06 |
101 928.80 |
99 170.00 |
Walter Sisulu University |
47 820.00 |
42 270.00 |
55 718.00 |
University of Zululand |
43 528.00 |
46 479.00 |
50 536.00 |
Stellenbosch University |
73 134.00 |
78 910.00 |
86 990.00 |
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University |
85 618.00 |
88 923.00 |
94 997.00 |
2. Information regarding the Full Cost of Study for the 2016 academic year is currently not available.
Compiler/contact persons:
Ext:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 344 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 March 2016 - NW221
Malema, Mr J to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
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 (i) Falls away (ii) Falls away
- No (i) Falls away (ii) Falls away
- No (i) Falls away (ii) Falls away
Approved/not approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-………………/………………/2016
14 March 2016 - NW457
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
(a)Whether her (a) office and/or (b) department received a letter from certain company (Greville Wood development); if so, has a formal response indicating her department's position on the proposal been sent to the specified company; if not, (i) why not and (ii) when will the specified response be sent; if so, (aa) on what date was such a response sent and (bb) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
a) Yes, the Office of the Minister received a letter from MrGreville Wood dated 5 January 2016. The letter requests the Minister to start a debate in government on "developing an engineered rollout plan that poverty cannot treat with contempt that could address unemploymentcountrywide, as the 1984 and 2011 proofs demonstrated”.
b) In addition, Mr Greville Wood sent a letter to the Director-General of the DST requesting financial support for 3 projects. A formal response was sent to MrGreville Wood on 15 December 2015 indicating that the funding support requested does not fall within the mandate and funding priorities of the DST. A formal response was also sent on 3 March 2016 to the letter received by the Minister. In the letter, the Minister highlighted that the DST is playing a role in encouraging the use of innovative building technologies. We do not fund projects such as requested by Mr Woods.
Further relevant details:
bb) In his letter dated 5 January 2016 addressed to the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Wood acknowledged previous DST funding of an innovative building technology proof of concept project. The DST had appointed its entity; the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s Built Environment unit to work with MrWood and the project was completed on 31 October 2012. The project close out report was submitted by the CSIR to the DST and based on this report; the CSIR highlighted the need for GWD to secure Agrément SA approval. Agrément SA is responsible for innovative construction product assessment and certification in South Africa.
14 March 2016 - NW335
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What are the costs of damage caused to property at each affected university resulting from the student protests in 2015, and (b) from which university budgets will these be paid for in each case?
Reply:
(a) The table below provides details on the costs of damage at affected universities as a result of student protests. Reported incidents of campus unrest are for the period October 2015 - January 2016:
Institution |
Estimated cost of damage |
University of Stellenbosch |
R352 000.00 |
North West University |
R612 000.00 |
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 |
R1 415 693.14 |
University of Zululand |
R4 500 000.00 |
Rhodes University |
R250 000.00 |
University of Witwatersrand |
R1 410 223.00 |
Total |
R145 330 541.72 |
There following universities submitted damage reports, but did not provide estimates on the costs of damage:
- University of South Africa;
- Central University of Technology;
- Durban University of Technology; and
- University of Fort Hare.
The following universities reported no incidents of damage on their campuses:
- University of the Free State;
- University of Pretoria;
- Vaal University of Technology;
- Mangosuthu University of Technology;
- University of Venda; and
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
(b) The cost of damages will be paid or recovered either through insurance claims or directly from a university’s operational budget.
Compiler/contact persons:
Ext:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 335 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 March 2016 - NW248
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether he and/or the National Treasury has bought advertising space in The New Age in the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 financial years; if so, (i) what number of times and (ii) for what amount in each specified financial year?
Reply:
The National Treasury has bought advertising space in The New Age as detailed below:
RSA Retail Savings Bonds |
||
Financial years |
|
|
(a) 2012-13 |
4 |
R218 150.40 |
(b) 2013-14 |
0 |
- |
(c) 2014-15 |
2 |
R 92 232.00 |
TOTAL |
R310 382.40 |
14 March 2016 - NW208
Esterhuizen, Mr JA to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether his Ministry has any frozen vacant positions; if so, (a) how many of the specified positions are vacant, (b) what are the designations of the specified positions and (c) for how long have the specified positions been vacant?
Reply:
(a) No, Ministry does not have frozen vacant positions
(b) N/A
(C) N/A
Approved/not approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-………………/………………/2016
14 March 2016 - NW225
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
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:
(a-c) The department has not awarded any contracts indirectly or directly to companies owned by certain persons in the 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 financial years.
(i-ii) Falls away
14 March 2016 - NW272
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1) Whether his department has a policy in place to ensure that coal mining, which will continue to come under intense pressure as climate change bites deeper and as the present known sources of coal are exhausted, will have diversified in several ways to at least preserve jobs at the current levels; if not, why not; if so, what policy initiatives are in place to keep miners’ jobs secure into the future; (2) whether coal mining companies have been offered any role to play in producing electricity through a combination of both thermal and solar means for their own use as well as to offer to the national grid; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW276E
Reply:
- The coal policy is at the advanced stages of development, in conjunction with key coal mining stakeholders, under the auspices of the Mining Growth, Development and Employment Task Team (MIGDETT).
- The Independent Power Producer programme is administered by the Department of Energy.
Approved/not approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/ 2016
14 March 2016 - NW235
Matshobeni, Ms A to ask the MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE:
1.Whether he and/or his department has bought advertising space in The New Age in the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 (NW238E)
Reply:
1. Yes, the Department has bought advertising space in The New Age in the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 financial years;
i) Number of times; and
ii) The amount in each specified financial years.
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE
Advertisements |
Date |
Cost |
Heritage Month |
September 2012 |
R75 360.00 |
Freedom Month |
April 2012 |
R56 520.00 |
Africa Month |
May 2012 |
R42 955.20 |
Nelson Mandela Day |
July 2012 |
R28 636.80 |
Nelson Mandela Day |
July 2012 |
R28 636.80 |
Visual Arts Indaba |
October 2012 |
R66 572 00 |
Advertisement |
April 2013 |
R40 929.42 |
Advertisement |
June 2014 |
R35 803.98 |
Advertisement |
November 2014 |
R8 997.61 |
Advertisement |
March 2015 |
R6 791.30 |
2. The advertisements that were placed through GCIS are as follows:
Adverts placed through GCIS:
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE THROUGH GCIS
Reconciliation Month |
December 2014 |
R31 710.00 |
14 March 2016 - NW498
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the National Treasury plays any oversight role in the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s tariff determinations to ensure the long term financial viability of Eskom; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The National Treasury plays an oversight role with regard to levy increases / decreases for the gas and petroleum pipeline levies in terms of both the Gas Regulator Levies Act and Petroleum Pipelines Act.
The Minister of Energy’s permission is required to prescribe a levy on licensed electricity generators as per the Electricity Act of 1987.
With regards to the electricity tariff, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, prior to making any determination, undertakes a public consultation process on any proposed adjustment of Eskom’s tariffs. As part of this process, the National Treasury provides extensive written inputs to NERSA, which amongst others, considers the long term viability of Eskom.
14 March 2016 - NW464
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether any (a) consultants and/or (b) financial intermediaries were employed to dispose of the Government’s holdings in a certain company (VODACOM); if not, why not; if so, in each specified case (i) what was the names of the (aa) consultants and/or (bb) intermediaries and (ii) what was the (aaa) total cost and (bbb) breakdown of such cost of the (aaaa) consultants and/or (bbbb) intermediaries?
Reply:
Disposal
a) No
b) No
Government had the necessary expertise to dispose of the shareholding in line with its intended strategy without requiring the services of either consultants or financial intermediaries. In order to implement the package of support announced by Cabinet in September 2014, the National Treasury engaged in a market sounding between 1 and 2 October 2014. Financial institutions and primarily banks were invited to present their ideas around strategies for funding the allocation to Eskom through the sale of non-strategic government assets. Approximately 20 institutions presented a range of possible strategies for executing the disposal as well as providing indicative pricing. These possible strategies, along with other options identified independently by government, were all extensively analysed before deciding on the most appropriate approach to be adopted by government. However, no advisors were appointed and no costs were incurred in this regard.
Settlement
As a result of the PIC being a financial services provider, registered with the Financial Services board, government was required to appoint a broker to establish a brokerage account through which settlement would be effected.
a) No
b) Yes.
(i) Based on a closed Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on 10 July 2015, the National Treasury in cooperation with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) appointed Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) as government’s broker.
(ii) RMB did not charge government for their brokerage services, but government was responsible for all regulatory costs.
14 March 2016 - NW462
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to the Minister of Economic Development, Mr Ebrahim Patel’s statement during the debate on 17 February 2016 on the President’s State of the Nation Address, what are the relevant details of the three new technical colleges mentioned in terms of (a) where exactly in the procurement process they are, (b) when the specified colleges will be completed, (c) how much the specified colleges will cost and (d) which areas the specified colleges will service; (2) whether any other training colleges are to be (a) planned and/or (b) built in the next three financial years; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in terms of the (i) areas the specified colleges will service, (ii) expected completion date in respect of each specified college and (iii) cost of building such colleges in each case?
Reply:
- (a) The building contractors for 3 Technical and Vocational Education and Training college campuses have been appointed, and the sites are currently under construction.
The table below responds to questions (b), (c) and (d) above.
TVET College |
(b) Anticipated Completion Date |
(c) Estimated Costs |
(d) Areas that will be serviced by the campuses |
Bhambanana |
July 2016 |
R 167 427 900.00 |
uMkhanyakude district with localities such as Jozini, Mkuze, etc. |
Nkandla A |
June 2016 |
R 194 019 880.00 |
uThungulu district such as Nkandla, Babanango, Nkungumathe, etc. |
Thabazimbi |
April 2016 |
R 190 093 606.63 |
Waterberg district such as Regorogile, Northam, Swartklip, Amandelbult, etc. |
2. (a) Yes, the TVET Infrastructure Development Programme has planned to build 12 new campuses and refurbish 2 existing campuses across the country, at 16 sites. To date 3 sites are currently under construction. The processes to commence construction at the remaining 12 sites are underway. These projects will be implemented through the initial allocations of the programme. Relevant details are tabulated below:
TVET College |
Campus |
|
Scope of Work |
(iii) Project Estimate Costs |
Eastcape Midlands |
Graaff-Reinet |
Camdeboo Local, Cacadu District |
New college campus |
R 99 273 672.84 |
Ingwe |
Ngqungqushe |
Ngquza Hill Local, OR Tambo District |
New college campus |
R 111 184 487.86 |
Ikhala |
Sterkspruit |
Senqu Local, Joe Gqabi District |
New college campus |
R 124 999 717.95 |
Aliwal North |
Maletswai Local, Joe Gqabi District |
New college campus |
R 108 128 554.14 |
|
Esayidi |
uMzimkhulu |
uMzimkhulu Local, Sisonke District |
New college campus |
R 94 554 838.06 |
Umfolozi |
Nkandla B |
Nkandla Local, uThungulu District |
New college campus. There is only one Nkandla campus. This campus spans across two delivery sites, namely Nkandla A and Nkandla B. |
R 116 564 136.04 |
Umgungundlovu |
Greytown |
uMvoti Local, uMzinyathi District |
New college campus |
R 124 999 717.95 |
Msinga |
Msinga Local, uMzinyathi District |
New college campus |
R 127 157 312.09 |
|
Mthashana |
KwaGqikazi |
Nongoma Local, Zululand District |
Refurbishment of existing college campus. Refurbishment of the KwaGqikazi and Nongoma delivery sites, which is situated on the same portion of farm reserve. |
R 91 065 653.69 |
Nongoma |
Nongoma Local, Zululand District |
R 112 464 595.16 |
||
Vryheid |
Abaqulusi Local, Zululand District |
Refurbishment of existing college campus |
R 108 128 554.14 |
|
Letaba |
Giyani |
Greater Giyani Local, Mopani District |
New college campus |
R 92 573 493.64 |
Gert Sibande |
Balfour |
Dipaleseng Local, Gert Sibande District |
New college campus |
R 106 722 623.82 |
(ii) The tender process commenced in March 2016 and the campuses are planned to be completed within 18 months from the date of site handover to the contractor.
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14 March 2016 - NW21
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the National Treasury has any frozen vacant positions; if so, (a) how many of the specified positions are vacant, (b) what are the designations of the specified positions and (c) for how long have the specified positions been vacant?
Reply:
No, the National Treasury does not have any frozen vacant positions on its staff establishment.
a) Not applicable
b) Not applicable
c) Not applicable
14 March 2016 - NW47
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether the VAT refund due to a certain taxpayer (name and details furnished) has been paid to the specified taxpayer; if not, (a) what are the detailed reasons for the non-payment of the specified refund and (b) when will the specified refund be paid to the taxpayer; if so, (i) when was the specified refund paid to the taxpayer and (ii) why was the specified refund delayed; (2) whether the specified taxpayer was kept fully informed about the reasons for the delay in receiving the specified refund; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in terms of (a) how and (b) when the specified taxpayer was kept informed about the delay in paying of the specified refund?
Reply:
The following information is provided by South African Revenue Service (SARS):
(1)(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii) Due to the taxpayer confidentiality provisions contained in Section 69 of the Tax Administration Act No. 28 of 2011, SARS is prohibited from disclosing any taxpayer information to any person other than a SARS official. SARS is, therefore, unfortunately not in a position to respond to the above request in relation to any tax matter.
In general the VAT Refund process is subject to certain risk rules and follows a standardised process in line with legislation.
These steps include but are not limited to:
- A declaration by a taxpayers is subjected to the “Risk Rule” built into the system
- A declaration is reviewed where risks are identified or refunds are released where no risk is identified. 83% of cases are released without audit or verification
- Where risk is identified, a generic request for information from clients in support of their declaration is sent to the taxpayer. These requests are made in writing to the taxpayer’s E-filing account or registered address.
- Evaluation by SARS of the data in support of the declaration is conducted, and requests for further specific supporting documentation is sent to the taxpayer where deemed necessary by the auditor. This second request is made telephonically and followed up by a written request sent to the E-filing account or other registered details
- If required an adjustment is made to the assessment
As indicated above, all reviews are conducted based on the risk identified by the system and all procedures and legislation are adhered to at all times in dealing with identified cases.
The TAA, chapter 5, Sec 40, differentiates between an Audit and a Verification. Once again, the risk rules determine whether a case will be Verified or Audited. Sec 42 of the TAA requires that a taxpayer be kept informed of progress with an Audit. The same obligations do not exist in the case of a Verification.
14 March 2016 - NW69
Lovemore, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Finance
What (a) was the budget for the compensation of employees of each (i) national department, (ii) entity reporting to each specified department, (iii) department of each of the provincial governments in the (aa) 2012-13, (bb) 2013-14 and (cc) 2014-15 financial years and (b) is the budget in each specified case for the 2015-16 financial year?
Reply:
(a)
(i) National departments: Estimates of the National Expenditure 2016
Information can be found on the following link:
http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2016/ene/FullENE.pdf
Page xxx, table 9
(ii) Entity reporting to each specified department
- 2012-13, please see Annexure A
- 2013-14, please see Annexure A
- 2014-15, please see Annexure A
(iii) Department of each of the provincial governments
Eastern Cape: Estimate of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure
Vote 1- Office of the Premier- table 5, page 74.
Vote 2- Provincial Legislature- table 4, page 100.
Vote 3- Health- table 7, page 124.
Vote 4- Social Development- table 5, page 188.
Vote 5- Roads and Public Works- table 5, page 227.
Vote 6- Education- table 5, page 275.
Vote 7- Local Government and Traditional Affairs- table 5, page 373
Vote 8- Rural Development and Agrarian Reform- table 5, page 404
Vote 9- Economic Development, Environmental Affairs- table 6, page 464.
Vote 10- Transport- table 7, page 496.
Vote 11- Human Settlements- table 5, page 533.
Vote 12- Provincial Treasury- table 5, page 592.
Vote 14- Sport, Art and Culture- table 5, page 622.
Vote 15- Safety and Liaison- table 5, page 661.
Free State: Estimate of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure
Vote 1- Office of the Premier- table 1.2, page 84.
Vote 2- Free State Legislature- table 2.3, page 104.
Vote 3- Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs - table 3.4, page 125.
Vote 4- Provincial Treasury- table 4.4, page 151.
Vote 5- Health- table 5.4, page 181.
Vote 6- Education- table 6.4, page 245.
Vote 7- Social Development- table 7.4, page 296
Vote 8- Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs- table 8.4, page 332
Vote 9- Public Works- table 9.4, page 356.
Vote 10- Police, Roads and Transport- table 10.4, page 384.
Vote 11- Agriculture and Rural Development- table 11.4, page 425.
Vote 12- Sport, Art, Culture and Recreation - table 12.4, page 469.
Vote 13- Human Settlements- table 13.4, page 504.
Gauteng: Estimate of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure
http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/provincial%20budget/2015/4.%20Estimates%20of%20Prov%20Rev%20and%20Exp/GT/GT%20-%20EPRE%20-%20Full%20Document.pdf
Table 20- page 25.
Kwazulu-Natal: Estimate of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure
http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/provincial%20budget/2015/4.%20Estimates%20of%20Prov%20Rev%20and%20Exp/FS/FS%20-%20EPRE%20-%20Full%20Document.pdf
Vote 1- Office of the Premier- table 1.7, page 15.
Vote 2- Provincial Legislature- table 2.4, page 57.
Vote 3- Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development - table 3.7, page 88.
Vote 4- Economic Development and Tourism- table 4.5, page 142.
Vote 5- Education - table 5.8, page 223.
Vote 6- Provincial Treasury- table 6.4, page 280.
Vote 7- Health- table 7.7, page 329.
Vote 8- Human Settlements- table 8.5, page 392.
Vote 9- Community Safety and Liaison- table 9.6, page 431.
Vote 10- The Royal Household.
Vote 11- Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs- table 11.6, page 462.
Vote 12- Transport - table 12.7, page 515.
Vote 13- Social Development- table 13.5, page 558.
Vote 14- Public Works - table 14.5, page 607.
Vote 15- Arts and Culture 15.5, page 641.
Vote 16- Sport and Recreation- table 16.5, page 683.
Limpopo: Estimate of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure
Vote 1- Office of the Premier - table 1.2 (b).
http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/provincial%20budget/2015/4.%20Estimates%20of%20Prov%20Rev%20and%20Exp/LIM/2.%20Estimates%20of%20Prov%20Rev%20and%20Exp/LIM%20-%20Vote%2001%20-%20Premier.pdf
Vote 2- Limpopo Legislature- table 2.1(c).
Vote 3- Education - table 3.2(b).
Vote 4- Agriculture- table 4.2(b).
Vote 5- Provincial Treasury - table 5.2(b).
Vote 6- Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism- table 6.2(b).
Vote 7- Health- table 7.2(b).
Vote 8- Roads and Transport- table 8.2(b).
Vote 9- Public Works- table 9.2(b).
Vote 10- Safety, Security and Liaison- table 10.2(b).
Vote 11- Co-operative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs- table 11.2(b).
Vote 12- Social Development- table 12.2(b).
Vote 13- Sport, Arts and Culture- table 13.2(b).
http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/provincial%20budget/2015/4.%20Estimates%20of%20Prov%20Rev%20and%20Exp/LIM/2.%20Estimates%20of%20Prov%20Rev%20and%20Exp/LIM%20-%20Vote%2013%20-%20Sport,%20Art%20&%20Culture.pdf
Mpumalanga: Estimate of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure
Vote 1- Office of the Premier- table 1.4, page 98.
Vote 2- Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature- table 2.4, page 116.
Vote 3- Finance - table 3.4, page 135.
Vote 4- Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs- table 4.4, page 156.
Vote 5- Agricultural, Rural Development and Land Administration - table 5.4, page 182.
Vote 6- Economic Development, Environment and Tourism- table 6.4, page 218.
Vote 7- Education- table 7.4, page 249.
Vote 8- Public Works, Roads and Transport- table 8.4, page 300.
Vote 9- Community Safety, Security and Liaison- table 9.4, page 326.
Vote 10- Health- table 10.4, page 351.
Vote 11- Culture, Sport and Recreation- table 11.4, page 396.
Vote 12- Social Development - table 12.4, page 433.
Vote 13- Human Settlements- table 13.4, page 488.
Northern Cape: Estimate of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure
Vote 1- Office of the Premier - table 2.4.
Vote 2- Provincial Legislature- table 2.4.
Vote 3- Transport, Safety and Liaison - table 2.4.
Vote 4- Education- table 2.4.
Vote 5- Roads and Public Works - table 5.4, page 182.
Vote 6- Economic Development and Tourism- table 2.4.
Vote 7- Sport, Arts and Culture- table 2.4.
Vote 8- Provincial Treasury- table 2.4.
Vote 9- Co-operative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs - table 2.4.
Vote 10- Health- table 2.4.
Vote 11- Social Development - table 11.4, page 396.
Vote 12- Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development - table 4.4.
Vote 13- Environment and Nature Conservation- table 4.4.
North West: Estimate of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure
http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/provincial%20budget/2015/4.%20Estimates%20of%20Prov%20Rev%20and%20Exp/NW/NW%20-%20EPRE%20-%20Full%20Document.pdf
Vote 1- Office of the Premier- table 1.4, page 8.
Vote 2- Provincial Legislature- table 2.3, page 44.
Vote 3- Health - table 3.4, page 79.
Vote 4- Sport, Arts and Culture - table 4.4, page 146.
Vote 5- Public Safety and Liaison - table 5.4, page 190.
Vote 6- Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism- table 6.4, page 221.
Vote 7- Finance- table 7.4, page 260.
Vote 8- Education- table 8.4, page 295.
Vote 9- Local Government and Traditional Affairs - table 9.4, page 355.
Vote 10- Tourism- table 10.4, page 402.
Vote 11- Public Works, Roads and Transport- table 11.4, page 425.
Vote 12- Social Development - table 12.4, page 458.
Vote 13- Agricultural and Rural Development- table 13.4, page 519.
Western Cape: Estimate of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure
http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/provincial%20budget/2015/4.%20Estimates%20of%20Prov%20Rev%20and%20Exp/WC/WC%20-%20EPRE%20-%20Full%20Document.pdf
Vote 1- Office of the Premier- table 5.2, page 22.
Vote 2- Provincial Parliament- table 5.2, page 61.
Vote 3- Provincial Treasury - table 5.2, page 89.
Vote 4- Community Safety - table 5.2, page 130.
Vote 5- Education - table 5.2, page 166.
Vote 6- Health - table 5.2, page 230.
Vote 7- Social Development - table 5.2, page 307.
Vote 8- Human Settlements - table 5.2, page 349.
Vote 9- Environmental Affairs and Development Planning - table 5.2, page 394.
Vote 10- Transport and Public Works- table 5.2, page 451.
Vote 11- Agriculture - table 5.2, page 550.
Vote 12- Economic Development and Tourism - table 5.2, page 621.
Vote 13- Cultural Affairs and Sport- table 5.2, page 686.
Vote 14- Local Government- table 5.2, page 733.
National departments: Estimates of the National Expenditure 2016
Information can be found on the following link:
http://www.treasury.gov.za/documents/national%20budget/2016/ene/FullENE.pdf
Provincial departments:
Please refer to iii above for provincial departments 2015/16.
Public entities:
Please see Annexure A for 2015-16 for entities reporting to each specified department.
Annexure A
Compensation of employees for entity reporting to each national department
Department |
Public Entity |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
R'000 |
|||||
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
Agricultural Research Council |
611 756 |
685 235 |
760 364 |
779 300 |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
Marine Living Resources Fund |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
Ncera Farms (Pty) Ltd |
3 184 |
3 931 |
4 452 |
5 092 |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
Onderstepoort Biological Products Limited |
53 601 |
61 215 |
59 247 |
55 740 |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
Perishable Products Export Control Board |
139 063 |
150 315 |
175 734 |
181 754 |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
National Agricultural Marketing Council |
22 348 |
25 089 |
22 777 |
24 144 |
Arts and Culture |
Artscape |
29 391 |
30 525 |
30 770 |
34 733 |
Arts and Culture |
Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum |
4 089 |
4 424 |
4 696 |
4 782 |
Arts and Culture |
Luthuli Museum |
4 190 |
3 750 |
4 373 |
6 137 |
Arts and Culture |
Market Theatre Foundation |
16 574 |
17 890 |
17 657 |
18 430 |
Arts and Culture |
National Arts Council of South Africa |
13 732 |
15 128 |
16 294 |
15 314 |
Arts and Culture |
National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa |
12 994 |
15 836 |
18 485 |
19 880 |
Arts and Culture |
National Library of South Africa |
50 640 |
54 191 |
55 568 |
60 493 |
Arts and Culture |
National Museum, Bloemfontein |
27 654 |
28 403 |
31 065 |
33 747 |
Arts and Culture |
Performing Arts Council of the Free State |
21 850 |
21 965 |
23 417 |
25 025 |
Arts and Culture |
The National English Literary Museum |
5 865 |
6 945 |
6 919 |
7 738 |
Arts and Culture |
The Playhouse Company |
24 666 |
25 750 |
27 493 |
32 041 |
Arts and Culture |
Voortrekker Museum |
7 805 |
8 699 |
9 840 |
10 353 |
Arts and Culture |
War Museum of the Boer Republics |
6 184 |
6 914 |
7 498 |
8 000 |
Arts and Culture |
William Humphreys Art Gallery |
3 439 |
3 333 |
3 663 |
4 091 |
Arts and Culture |
Windybrow Theatre |
5 741 |
7 201 |
3 779 |
3 349 |
Arts and Culture |
Ditsong: Museums of South Africa |
47 211 |
52 554 |
54 239 |
62 455 |
Arts and Culture |
Freedom Park Trust |
45 007 |
46 401 |
49 150 |
55 708 |
Arts and Culture |
Iziko Museums of Cape Town |
49 933 |
50 670 |
53 338 |
63 907 |
Arts and Culture |
KwaZulu-Natal Museum |
13 099 |
13 866 |
13 889 |
16 347 |
Arts and Culture |
National Heritage Council of South Africa |
17 860 |
21 456 |
25 054 |
32 572 |
Arts and Culture |
Robben Island Museum |
62 068 |
74 255 |
72 819 |
82 597 |
Arts and Culture |
South African Heritage Resources Agency |
22 044 |
28 189 |
28 479 |
34 804 |
Arts and Culture |
South African Library for the Blind |
9 726 |
10 756 |
12 064 |
14 028 |
Arts and Culture |
The Pan South African Language Board |
44 080 |
69 258 |
63 579 |
83 959 |
Annexure A
Compensation of employees for entity reporting to each national department continues
Department |
Public Entity |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
R'000 |
|||||
Arts and Culture |
The South African State Theatre |
32 795 |
33 527 |
35 169 |
37 340 |
Arts and Culture |
ZArts Institutions Consolidation |
131 017 |
136 858 |
138 285 |
150 918 |
Arts and Culture |
ZCultural Institutions Consolidation |
283 853 |
308 907 |
320 702 |
367 494 |
Arts and Culture |
ZLibraries Consolidation |
60 366 |
64 947 |
67 632 |
74 521 |
Arts and Culture |
Nelson Mandela National Museum |
7 309 |
8 693 |
9 213 |
11 632 |
Basic Education |
South African Council for Educators |
21 287 |
26 013 |
30 477 |
34 113 |
Basic Education |
uMalusi Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training |
35 452 |
44 285 |
49 480 |
60 443 |
Basic Education |
Education Labour Relations Council |
14 555 |
15 550 |
21 710 |
23 633 |
Communications |
Brand South Africa |
26 816 |
33 014 |
33 633 |
46 062 |
Communications |
Film and Publication Board |
31 299 |
36 116 |
36 503 |
40 153 |
Communications |
Media Development and Diversity Agency |
4 933 |
6 876 |
6 373 |
14 454 |
Communications |
South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited |
1 814 763 |
2 073 843 |
2 431 122 |
2 676 036 |
Communications |
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa |
194 269 |
204 158 |
239 103 |
253 685 |
Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs |
South African Local Government Association |
175 312 |
195 910 |
226 091 |
255 054 |
Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs |
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities |
16 682 |
18 490 |
21 433 |
20 969 |
Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs |
The Municipal Demarcation Board |
13 465 |
17 155 |
20 016 |
20 087 |
Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs |
Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency |
- |
40 866 |
54 595 |
91 000 |
Defence And Military Veterans |
Armaments Corporation of South Africa Limited |
696 185 |
813 880 |
914 457 |
1 029 203 |
Defence And Military Veterans |
Castle Control Board |
864 |
1 748 |
2 766 |
3 845 |
Economic Development |
Competition Commission |
105 007 |
121 468 |
140 111 |
168 318 |
Economic Development |
Competition Tribunal |
13 710 |
16 029 |
19 095 |
21 659 |
Economic Development |
Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited |
2 381 000 |
3 511 000 |
3 686 550 |
3 870 878 |
Economic Development |
International Trade Administration Commission |
55 199 |
61 109 |
67 386 |
71 484 |
Economic Development |
Small Enterprise Finance Agency |
85 157 |
98 363 |
129 471 |
166 937 |
Energy |
CEF (Pty) Ltd |
1 295 401 |
1 429 553 |
1 480 580 |
996 949 |
Energy |
National Energy Regulator of South Africa |
121 840 |
139 000 |
158 275 |
175 104 |
Energy |
National Nuclear Regulator |
71 142 |
84 555 |
102 595 |
113 287 |
Energy |
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited |
650 724 |
674 788 |
789 094 |
916 852 |
Energy |
South African National Energy Development Institute |
35 096 |
32 744 |
28 847 |
40 908 |
Environmental Affairs |
iSimangaliso Wetland Park |
9 174 |
21 721 |
14 487 |
19 894 |
Environmental Affairs |
South African National Biodiversity Institute |
180 694 |
246 781 |
281 237 |
300 952 |
Environmental Affairs |
South African National Parks |
631 958 |
885 530 |
871 215 |
903 416 |
Environmental Affairs |
South African Weather Service |
148 256 |
163 427 |
173 377 |
210 149 |
Annexure A
Compensation of employees for entity reporting to each national department continues
Department |
Public Entity |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
R'000 |
|||||
Health |
Compensation Commissioner For Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Health |
Council for Medical Schemes |
66 039 |
69 668 |
77 108 |
82 412 |
Health |
Medical Research Council of South Africa |
317 321 |
275 184 |
272 277 |
348 074 |
Health |
National Health Laboratory Service |
2 139 054 |
2 132 986 |
2 137 835 |
2 452 627 |
Health |
Office of Health Standards Compliance |
16 395 |
20 754 |
31 174 |
53 100 |
Higher Education and Training |
Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority |
9 009 |
19 239 |
12 890 |
13 689 |
Higher Education and Training |
Banking Sector Education and Training Authority |
18 114 |
18 831 |
24 099 |
25 063 |
Higher Education and Training |
Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority |
21 235 |
29 938 |
31 041 |
34 461 |
Higher Education and Training |
Construction Education and Training Authority |
25 589 |
25 597 |
35 579 |
35 104 |
Higher Education and Training |
Council on Higher Education |
19 468 |
22 371 |
24 058 |
30 094 |
Higher Education and Training |
Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Education & Training Authority |
28 643 |
13 290 |
24 000 |
26 040 |
Higher Education and Training |
Education, Training and Development Practices SETA |
47 094 |
55 707 |
59 950 |
55 282 |
Higher Education and Training |
Fibre Processing Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority |
16 736 |
19 103 |
17 771 |
21 825 |
Higher Education and Training |
Financial and Accounting Services SETA |
10 495 |
13 646 |
14 092 |
18 336 |
Higher Education and Training |
Food and Beverages Manufacturing Industry |
11 962 |
12 911 |
16 117 |
12 615 |
Higher Education and Training |
Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority |
31 733 |
34 107 |
46 659 |
53 878 |
Higher Education and Training |
Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority |
13 741 |
14 469 |
16 487 |
18 483 |
Higher Education and Training |
Local Government Education and Training Authority |
19 676 |
25 737 |
25 850 |
30 469 |
Higher Education and Training |
Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority |
79 386 |
84 859 |
93 319 |
92 500 |
Higher Education and Training |
Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector and Training Authority |
22 657 |
25 031 |
27 304 |
37 460 |
Higher Education and Training |
Mining Qualifications Authority |
33 800 |
45 242 |
56 082 |
66 778 |
Higher Education and Training |
National Skills Fund |
14 759 |
24 025 |
29 001 |
57 724 |
Higher Education and Training |
National Student Financial Aid Scheme |
35 970 |
65 862 |
82 288 |
102 147 |
Higher Education and Training |
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations |
8 608 |
16 929 |
28 628 |
37 305 |
Higher Education and Training |
Safety and Security Education and Training Authority |
31 223 |
32 106 |
44 133 |
32 277 |
Higher Education and Training |
Services Sector Education and Training Authority |
76 993 |
92 372 |
109 433 |
36 847 |
Higher Education and Training |
South African Qualifications Authority |
61 292 |
67 168 |
64 238 |
69 641 |
Higher Education and Training |
Transport Education and Training Authority |
32 845 |
44 813 |
50 499 |
54 034 |
Higher Education and Training |
Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority |
36 063 |
40 294 |
39 815 |
50 664 |
Annexure A
Compensation of employees for entity reporting to each national department continues
Department |
Public Entity |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
R'000 |
|||||
Higher Education and Training |
Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority |
15 929 |
19 474 |
26 604 |
30 000 |
Higher Education and Training |
ZSETAs Consolidation |
598 529 |
685 397 |
791 987 |
774 990 |
Home Affairs |
Government Printing Works |
60 119 |
- |
- |
202 979 |
Home Affairs |
The Independent Electoral Commission |
369 034 |
571 709 |
572 016 |
655 209 |
Human Settlements |
Community Schemes Ombud Service |
- |
- |
5 423 |
14 652 |
Human Settlements |
Estate Agency Affairs Board |
52 627 |
36 560 |
57 296 |
73 058 |
Human Settlements |
Housing Development Agency |
68 139 |
73 867 |
81 565 |
131 062 |
Human Settlements |
National Home Builders Registration Council |
195 009 |
259 747 |
331 732 |
451 374 |
Human Settlements |
National Housing Finance Corporation Limited |
80 845 |
76 450 |
107 668 |
65 533 |
Human Settlements |
National Urban Reconstruction and Housing Agency |
24 582 |
27 650 |
28 543 |
38 067 |
Human Settlements |
Rural Housing Loan Fund |
8 767 |
9 162 |
10 589 |
10 476 |
Human Settlements |
The Social Housing Regulatory Authority |
11 679 |
16 074 |
18 495 |
14 924 |
Human Settlements |
Estate Agents Fidelity Fund |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
Legal Aid South Africa |
887 499 |
1 018 392 |
1 109 426 |
1 288 425 |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
The Public Protector of South Africa |
118 757 |
141 584 |
157 578 |
190 659 |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
Special Investigating Unit |
235 558 |
259 127 |
275 748 |
315 930 |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
The South African Human Rights Commission |
62 649 |
65 369 |
76 593 |
102 402 |
Labour |
Commission for Conciliation Mediation & Arbitration |
163 094 |
178 341 |
221 867 |
259 545 |
Labour |
Compensation Fund, including Reserve Fund |
332 856 |
407 371 |
445 773 |
519 722 |
Labour |
National Economic Development and Labour Council |
7 395 |
10 281 |
12 095 |
12 820 |
Labour |
Productivity SA |
43 586 |
48 927 |
54 741 |
58 567 |
Labour |
Unemployment Insurance Fund |
646 975 |
768 922 |
872 308 |
1 025 994 |
Mineral Resources |
Council for Geoscience |
159 972 |
160 392 |
176 844 |
189 508 |
Mineral Resources |
Mine Health and Safety Council |
15 614 |
20 275 |
26 896 |
31 527 |
Mineral Resources |
Council for Mineral Technology |
245 812 |
255 747 |
288 744 |
307 507 |
Mineral Resources |
South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator |
45 775 |
48 732 |
59 009 |
67 574 |
Mineral Resources |
State Diamond Trader |
7 360 |
5 216 |
7 252 |
11 708 |
National School of Government |
National school of government |
53 204 |
58 640 |
61 271 |
82 070 |
National Treasury |
Accounting Standards Board |
6 207 |
5 689 |
8 577 |
8 768 |
National Treasury |
Development Bank of Southern Africa |
649 574 |
554 901 |
598 193 |
747 113 |
National Treasury |
Financial Intelligence Centre |
117 335 |
130 580 |
122 007 |
142 623 |
National Treasury |
Financial Services Board |
307 822 |
334 872 |
347 388 |
360 072 |
National Treasury |
Government Pension Administration Agency |
278 880 |
292 985 |
382 948 |
481 705 |
National Treasury |
Government Technical Advisory Centre |
46 261 |
49 270 |
33 768 |
99 435 |
Annexure A
Compensation of employees for entity reporting to each national department continues
Department |
Public Entity |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
R'000 |
|||||
National Treasury |
Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors |
37 925 |
42 391 |
52 204 |
62 996 |
National Treasury |
Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa |
340 768 |
380 213 |
291 722 |
313 895 |
National Treasury |
Office of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers |
20 253 |
20 857 |
22 632 |
26 020 |
National Treasury |
Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator |
24 350 |
24 873 |
26 140 |
28 845 |
National Treasury |
Public Investment Corporation Limited |
230 506 |
441 196 |
422 447 |
570 471 |
National Treasury |
Sasria Limited |
27 690 |
39 653 |
46 267 |
50 924 |
National Treasury |
South African Revenue Service |
5 786 196 |
5 862 649 |
6 422 748 |
6 718 794 |
National Treasury |
The Co-operative Banks Development Agency |
5 986 |
8 875 |
9 800 |
10 931 |
National Treasury |
The Financial and Fiscal Commission |
20 336 |
20 445 |
21 615 |
23 529 |
Police |
Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority |
67 271 |
76 397 |
81 259 |
96 230 |
Public Service and Administration |
Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority |
15 606 |
18 631 |
20 263 |
29 186 |
Public Service and Administration |
Centre of Public Service Innovation |
9 178 |
10 784 |
12 756 |
14 954 |
Public Works |
Construction Industry Development Board |
68 738 |
68 868 |
74 565 |
81 354 |
Public Works |
Independent Development Trust |
220 755 |
222 582 |
212 494 |
245 694 |
Public Works |
Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE) |
- |
- |
- |
1 288 773 |
Public Works |
Council for the Built Environment |
13 362 |
16 505 |
17 727 |
19 778 |
Rural Development and Land Reform |
Agricultural Land Holding Account |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Rural Development and Land Reform |
Ingonyama Trust Board |
10 040 |
14 398 |
16 717 |
16 930 |
Rural Development and Land Reform |
Registration of Deeds Trading Entity |
309 624 |
349 243 |
411 717 |
496 912 |
Science and Technology |
Academy of Science of South Africa |
8 870 |
1 614 |
2 650 |
16 968 |
Science and Technology |
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research |
1 110 208 |
1 231 173 |
1 341 617 |
1 455 036 |
Science and Technology |
Human Sciences Research Council |
196 201 |
203 680 |
225 764 |
238 251 |
Science and Technology |
National Research Foundation |
439 791 |
473 917 |
526 796 |
665 938 |
Science and Technology |
South African National Space Agency |
62 728 |
73 357 |
90 266 |
80 579 |
Science and Technology |
Technology Innovation Agency |
113 274 |
134 333 |
123 771 |
92 729 |
Small Business Development |
Small Enterprise Development Agency |
221 373 |
224 241 |
230 924 |
272 240 |
Social Development |
National Development Agency |
60 360 |
68 647 |
78 133 |
79 742 |
Social Development |
South African Social Security Agency |
2 068 437 |
2 212 433 |
2 485 142 |
2 831 784 |
Telecommunications and Postal Services |
National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa |
18 001 |
18 428 |
18 431 |
22 385 |
Telecommunications and Postal Services |
Sentech Limited |
276 447 |
328 266 |
360 386 |
366 939 |
Telecommunications and Postal Services |
South African Post Office Limited |
3 529 159 |
3 529 159 |
3 763 582 |
4 152 795 |
Telecommunications and Postal Services |
State Information Technology Agency |
1 413 723 |
1 354 680 |
1 463 125 |
1 600 872 |
Telecommunications and Postal Services |
Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa |
33 421 |
38 991 |
40 346 |
41 161 |
Annexure A
Compensation of employees for entity reporting to each national department continues
Department |
Public Entity |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
R'000 |
|||||
Telecommunications and Postal Services |
Universal Service and Access Fund |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tourism |
South African Tourism |
149 315 |
169 392 |
180 233 |
190 687 |
Trade and Industry |
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission |
162 700 |
186 861 |
198 903 |
239 251 |
Trade and Industry |
Companies Tribunal |
602 |
3 881 |
7 842 |
11 121 |
Trade and Industry |
Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa Limited |
26 350 |
45 503 |
72 814 |
53 232 |
Trade and Industry |
National Consumer Commission |
22 991 |
27 954 |
32 605 |
38 275 |
Trade and Industry |
National Consumer Tribunal |
12 539 |
17 816 |
19 610 |
26 351 |
Trade and Industry |
National Credit Regulator |
56 078 |
57 497 |
68 155 |
71 563 |
Trade and Industry |
National Empowerment Fund |
124 764 |
134 804 |
137 463 |
183 273 |
Trade and Industry |
National Gambling Board of South Africa |
14 714 |
12 644 |
12 060 |
11 347 |
Trade and Industry |
National Lotteries Board |
59 734 |
84 005 |
155 416 |
159 044 |
Trade and Industry |
National Lotteries Board Distribution Trust Fund |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Trade and Industry |
National Metrology Institute of South Africa |
48 187 |
52 118 |
58 599 |
79 194 |
Trade and Industry |
National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications |
137 110 |
178 178 |
203 903 |
265 206 |
Trade and Industry |
SA Bureau of Standards |
389 074 |
433 651 |
471 840 |
529 983 |
Trade and Industry |
South African National Accreditation System |
31 824 |
33 689 |
34 673 |
42 064 |
Transport |
Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited |
627 653 |
656 556 |
751 122 |
815 356 |
Transport |
Airports Company of South Africa Limited |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Transport |
Cross-Border Road Transport Agency |
96 022 |
113 066 |
131 999 |
159 979 |
Transport |
Driving License Card Account |
2 189 |
3 285 |
4 729 |
18 756 |
Transport |
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa |
3 971 949 |
4 439 860 |
4 402 542 |
4 793 959 |
Transport |
Ports Regulator of South Africa |
5 670 |
7 188 |
9 794 |
11 860 |
Transport |
Railway Safety Regulator |
52 967 |
64 288 |
82 901 |
119 795 |
Transport |
Road Accident Fund |
762 641 |
854 690 |
1 080 927 |
1 195 777 |
Transport |
Road Traffic Infringement Agency |
10 538 |
31 935 |
44 530 |
77 320 |
Transport |
Road Traffic Management Corporation |
110 767 |
118 562 |
150 863 |
170 503 |
Transport |
South African Civil Aviation Authority |
243 889 |
280 788 |
276 250 |
325 342 |
Transport |
South African Maritime Safety Authority |
105 957 |
128 616 |
145 339 |
171 534 |
Transport |
The South African National Roads Agency Limited |
155 241 |
194 691 |
217 676 |
200 253 |
Water and Sanitation |
Bloem Water |
97 676 |
116 553 |
145 660 |
164 596 |
Water and Sanitation |
Lepelle Northern Water |
112 950 |
149 798 |
112 938 |
120 844 |
Water and Sanitation |
Magalies Water |
75 668 |
89 985 |
107 129 |
135 036 |
Water and Sanitation |
Mhlathuze Water |
50 264 |
78 685 |
105 942 |
95 074 |
Water and Sanitation |
Overberg Water |
12 635 |
14 675 |
15 557 |
21 520 |
Water and Sanitation |
Sedibeng Water |
141 375 |
184 150 |
259 165 |
256 266 |
Annexure A
Compensation of employees for entity reporting to each national department concluded
Department |
Public Entity |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
R'000 |
|||||
Water and Sanitation |
Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority |
121 997 |
131 728 |
146 124 |
232 256 |
Water and Sanitation |
Inkomati Catchment Management Agency |
14 056 |
25 098 |
26 521 |
45 998 |
Water and Sanitation |
Umgeni Water |
291 315 |
377 978 |
449 318 |
437 735 |
Water and Sanitation |
Amatola Water Board |
119 139 |
119 883 |
151 754 |
171 560 |
Water and Sanitation |
Rand Water |
1 370 718 |
1 574 879 |
1 612 895 |
1 782 279 |
Water and Sanitation |
ZWater Boards Consolidation |
2 271 740 |
2 706 586 |
2 960 358 |
3 184 909 |
Water and Sanitation |
Breede River Catchment Management Agency |
10 530 |
13 142 |
14 485 |
27 042 |
Water and Sanitation |
Water Research Commission |
39 792 |
38 282 |
44 783 |
51 682 |
Water and Sanitation |
The Water Services Trading Entity |
588 288 |
659 154 |
716 182 |
724 109 |
Water and Sanitation |
Botshelo Water |
48 237 |
51 808 |
55 649 |
- |
Water and Sanitation |
Pelladrift Water Board |
2 497 |
2 753 |
3 027 |
- |
International Relations and Cooperation |
African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation |
National Youth Development Agency |
162 209 |
168 456 |
173 763 |
214 220 |
Sport and Recreation South Africa |
The South African Institute for Drug-free Sport |
2 493 |
3 184 |
3 532 |
5 028 |
Sport and Recreation South Africa |
Boxing South Africa |
4 140 |
5 362 |
6 261 |
6 809 |
Women |
The Commission on Gender Equality |
34 477 |
39 904 |
45 652 |
46 704 |
14 March 2016 - NW311
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)What was the value of current (a) assets, (b) liabilities and (c) liquidity ratio in each metropolitan municipality in the (i) 2013-14 and (ii) 2014-15 financial years; (2) what were the reasons of each specified municipality’s inability to recover short-term debt for the specified financial years, if the ratio was lower than 1:00?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i) and (ii) and (b)(i) and (ii). The current assets and liabilities for the metropolitan municipalities for 2013/14 and 2014/15 is contained and presented in the link below:
http://www.pmg.org.za/files/RNW311-160314A.docx
(2) The liquidity position is measured using current ratio which assesses the municipality’s ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. From the table above, it can be seen that all the metropolitan municipalities with the exception of City of Tshwane have current assets that exceed the current liabilities (current ratio larger than1:1). This indicates that they are able to meet their current obligations.
The case with the City of Tshwane is that the cash and cash equivalents at year end were R600 million and was not sufficient to pay current commitments. The reasons for this are: The realised consumer collection rate of 94 per cent is not sufficient to pay for all commitments. The outstanding debtors has increased year-on-year showing that the city is not collecting long outstanding debtors at an increasing rate. The possible solutions are: The municipality must decrease commitments to the maximum income realised and /or must recover more than 94 per cent in order to meet its commitments.
14 March 2016 - NW97
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Whether she has entered into a performance agreement with the President 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 indicators and targets from the MTSF are reflected in the agreement, (b) how many performance assessments has she undertaken in consultation with the President since the agreement was signed; (c) what progress has been made in meeting the key indicators and targets form the MTSF, (d) what are the key obstacles to implementation and (e) what is the plan to address such obstacles?
Reply:
(a) The Minister has a signed performance agreement translated from the Medium Term Strategic Framework for a 5 year period.
(a) (a) Outcome 4: Decent employment through inclusive growth.
Suboutcome 10: Investment in research, development and innovation supports inclusive growth by enhancing productivity of existing and emerging enterprises and improving the living conditions of the poor.
Outcome 5: A skilled and capable workforce to support an inclusive growth path.
Suboutcome 3: Increase access to high level occupationally directed programmes in needed areas.
Outcome 6: An efficient, competitive and responsive economic infrastructure network
Suboutcome 5: Expansion, modernisation, access and affordability of South Africa’s information and communication infrastructure ensured.
Outcome 10: Protect and enhance our environmental assets and natural resources.
Suboutcome 2: An effective climate change mitigation and adaptation response
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) These documents form the basis of the department being held accountable by Parliament on a quarterly basis and also being held accountable by the public. The performance agreement of the Minister is therefore publicly assessed through the Portfolio Committees on a regular basis.
14 March 2016 - NW496
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
(a) How many sectors does the Bedfordview Police Service station have, (b) which suburbs fall within each sector, (c) what is the size of the population of the precinct, (d) how many visible police officers are there for each sector and (e) how many shifts are there for visible policing?
Reply:
(a) The Bedfordview policing area has three sectors.
(b) The following suburbs fall within the sectors:
- Sector 1: Senderwood,Essexwold,Morning Hill,Bedford Gardens and Oriel Park.
- Sector 2: Wilbart and Bedfordview central business development.
- Sector 3: Meadowbrook,Meadowdale,Tunney,Elandsfontein,Kruinhof, Rastvia, Harmelia Ext 1 and Klopperpark.
(c) The population size of the policing area is 14 000.
(d) There are two visible policing officers and one Sector Commander per sector.
(e) There are four shifts for visible policing.
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14 March 2016 - NW333
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to areas of study, what (a) is the (i) scale and (ii) nature of cutbacks to be made in library purchases of (aa) books and (bb) subscriptions to journals in each of the country’s universities in 2016 and (b) are the reasons for the cutbacks in each case?
Reply:
The purchasing of books and subscriptions to journals for university libraries are operational activities performed by individual institutions. As the Minister, I am not involved in the operational activities and budgeting processes of institutions.
Compiler/contact persons:
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
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MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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14 March 2016 - NW204
Esterhuizen, Mr JA to ask the MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE
1.Whether his Ministry has any frozen vacant positions; if so (a) how many of the specified positions are vacant, (b) what are the designations of the specified positions and (c) for how long have the specified positions been vacant?
Reply:
1. (a) There are no frozen vacant positions in the Department of Arts and Culture. In line with DPSA Circular 1 of 2012, all unfunded vacant positions have been abolished.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
14 March 2016 - NW48
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether WO01 T J B Vorster (Force No 71317051PE), who retired from the SA National Defence Force on 29 April 2015, qualifies for a pension from the Government Employees Pension Fund; if not, (a) why not and (b) has he been informed accordingly; if so, (2) whether such a pension has been authorised to be paid to the specified person; if not, why not; if so, (a) when was it authorised, (b) when was the pension first paid to the specified person and (c) what are the detailed reasons for the delay in the payment of such a pension?
Reply:
According to the Government Employees Pension Fund:
- Mr Vorster did not retire within the fund but resigned.
- The pension application was successfully processed as per the choice that he had made, he received a resignation benefit. Due to the fact that some of the requested information is personal, it cannot be made available to third party without the written consent of the person involved.
Parliament should be aware that members of the GEPF should utilise the call centre or walk in centre facilities provided by the GEPF to its members to deal with general enquiries rather than approach it for such operational queries.
14 March 2016 - NW14
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Whether her department will conduct an investigation on the unfinished RDP houses which were built in 2007 in Tonosa, nearly a decade after the specified houses were constructed?
Reply:
My department has commenced with conducting an investigation into the matter of unfinished low-income houses, built in Lakeside Extension 4 (Ward 40/Tonosa) in Emfuleni Local Municipality, Gauteng Province.
The National Home Builders Registration Council has been requested to conduct in loco inspections on properties which were constructed as part of this project, particularly the affected incomplete houses.
We have also requested the Gauteng Provincial Department of Human Settlements to furnish my department with a detailed report on the status of this project, particularly its implementation; quality of houses built and any intervention measures put in place to deal with allegations of poor workmanship and completion of houses.
Once this work has been completed, I will be provided with a report which will shed light on what happened to the project that the Honourable members is referring to.
14 March 2016 - NW330
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Does he intend using Sector Education and Training Authorities’ (SETAs) surpluses to cover expenses indicated in the 2016 Medium Term Expenditure Framework pertaining to (a) the contribution from the fiscus for the zero per cent increase in university fees, (b) the once-off historic debt relief of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and/or (c) support (i) unfunded continuing and (ii) new students under NSFAS; if not, why not, in each case; if so (aa) which expenses will be covered and (bb) when will the specified SETAs be consulted on this matter; (2) whether any of the specified expenses will be provided from any contingency funds; if not, where will they be provided from; if so, what will the effect be on the fiscus’ capacity to respond to emergency cases?
Reply:
- (a) Contributions from uncommitted SETA surplus funds to the items listed at 1 (a), (b) and (c) (i) and (ii) cannot be determined Minister of Finance as this is not within his purview. The Minister of Higher Education and Training is the Executive Authority for the SETAs.
- None of the expenses listed at 1 (a), (b) and (c) (i) and (ii) are sourced from the contingency reserve but come from the reprioritisation of budgets in the 2016 MTEF.