Questions and Replies
01 April 2016 - NW695
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) How many times has the SA Broadcasting Corporation Board of Directors met since 1 January 2015, (b) what was the agenda for each meeting, (c) who was present at each meeting and (d) what decisions were taken at each meeting?
Reply:
The SABC Board reports directly to the Shareholder. Information about the frequency of meetings and attendance registers thereof are contained in the annual report of the SABC, the same will apply to meetings of SA Broadcasting Corporation Board of Directors held from 1 January 2015 to date. The agendas and decisions that were taken at these meetings are confidential and not intended for public discussion.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
01 April 2016 - NW547
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current status of (a) CAS 817/7/2013 that was opened in Silverton and (b) CAS 55/8/2014 that was opened in Pretoria Central?
Reply:
(a) The case docket mentioned was withdrawn on 13 April 2015 at the Pretoria Magistrates Court.
(b) This case has been referred to the National Director of Public Prosecutions for a decision.
01 April 2016 - NW642
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police
Whether the report in which he concluded that the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, does not have to pay anything towards the upgrades at his private residence in Nkandla, relies on any legal standing in law or the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996; if not, why is he insisting that he is standing by the specified report; if so, what is the legal or constitutional standing on which the specified report relies?
Reply:
The Minister’s report responded to the ad hoc committee’s report that was adopted by a resolution of the National Assembly during November 2014 in addressing the remedial action made by the Public Protector in paragraph 11 of her report. The Minister insists that he stands by his report because his report has not been jettisoned on the basis of it being factually incorrect, but its legality was tested against the lawfulness of the National Assembly’s instructions and the court decision in that regard is still pending.
01 April 2016 - NW601
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1)How many applications for the renewal of firearms the SA Police Service received (a) in 2015 and (b) from 1 January 2016 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) how many of the specified requests were (a) approved and (b) refused in each case; (3) how many of the specified applications were submitted three months after the expiry date in (a) 2015 and (b) 2016; (4) how many of these late applications were (a) approved and (b) refused in each case; (5) whether he will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
(1)(a) Renewal of firearm licence applications for both Individual and Business received in the year 2015 were 95 474. The number is broken down as follows:
Individual firearm licences- 83 065
Business firearm licences- 12 409
(1)(b) Renewal applications received from 1 January 2016 to 7 March 2016 for both Individual and Bussiness were 41 240. The number is broken down as follows:
Individual firearm licences- 37 034
Business firearm licences- 4 206
(2)(a) Renewal applications issued (approved) in 2015 for both Individual and Business licences were 62 927 and not issued (refused) were 1 868. The number is broken down as follows:
Renewal for Individual fiream licences issued (approved)- 57 235.
Renewal for Business licence firearm issued (approved)- 5 692.
Renewal for Individual firearm licence applications not issued (refused)- 1 840.
Renewal for business licence applications not issued (refused)- 28.
(2)(b) From 1 January 2016 to 7 March 2016, Renewal applications issued for both Individual and Business licences were 3 385 and not issued (refused) 14. The number is broken down as follows:
Individual fiream licence issued (approved)- 3345.
Business firearm licence issued (approved)- 40.
Individual firearm licence applications not issued (refused)- 14.
Business licence applications not issued (refused)- Nil.
(3)(a) Renewal applications submitted three months after the expiry date for both Individual and Business licences were 24 281. The number is broken down as follows:
Individual firearm licences were submitted late in 2015- 23 389.
Business licence applications submitted late in 2015- 892.
(3)(b) Renewal applications submitted three months after the expiry date from 1 January 2016 to 7 March 2016 for both Individual and Business licences were 3 991. The number is broken down as follows:
Individual Licences applications- 2 823.
Business licence applications- 1 168.
(4)(a) Renewal applications for both Individual and Business licences issued (approved) in 2015 were 16 613 and and not issued (refused) were 801. The number is broken down as follows:
Individual fiream licence issued (approved)- 16 247.
Business firearm licence issued (approved)- 366.
Individual firearm licence applications not issued (refused)- 801.
(4)(b) Renewal applications for both Individual and Business licences issued from 1 January 2016 to 7 March 2016 were 292 and not issued (refused) were 4. The number is broken down as follows:
Individual fiream licence issued- 288.
Business firearm licence issued (approved)- 4.
Individual firearm licence applications not issued (refused)- 4.
(5) No.
01 April 2016 - NW827
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
Whether there are any (a) statutory and/or (b) policy bases for vehicles of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) to form part of VIP Protection convoys; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) what are the relevant details and (ii) what purpose would the usage of DPCI vehicles as part of VIP Protection convoys serve in line with the DPCI’s specialised mandate?
Reply:
No.
DPCI vehicles are utilized only for the prevention and investigation of crime in accordance with the provisions of chapter 6A of the South African Police Service Act, Act 68 of 1995 as amended. DPCI vehicles are not referred to as VIP vehicles.
01 April 2016 - NW86
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Whether she has entered into a performance agreement with the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, with regard to the implementation of the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) 2014-2019; if not, why not; if so, (a) which key indicators and targets from the MTSF are reflected in the agreement, (b) how many performance assessments has 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 from the MTSF, (d) what are the key obstacles to implementation and (e) what is the plan to address such obstacles?
Reply:
Indeed Honourable member, I have signed a performance agreement with the President.
(a) The Performance Management Framework for Ministers is the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) 2014/19. The performance targets and indicators are derived from the fourteen (14) Outcomes which government seeks to achieve. To assist the Honourable member, the outcome applicable to my portfolio is outcome eight (8).
The outcomes and targets constitute government’s Programme of Action (POA), against which performance is tracked and reported on at least on a quarterly basis.
(b) to (e) The monitoring of the Performance Agreements is done through Cabinet when assessing the progress of government’s programme of action. The latter is submitted periodically and discussed extensively in Cabinet after which a Cabinet Statement is issued to the public. Cabinet discusses implementation bottlenecks and make recommendations to address the identified bottlenecks.
01 April 2016 - NW693
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether the seller of the 19 firearms (name and details furnished) has a licence to sell such weapons; (2) is she allowed to sell her weapons from a residential home which could be a target for criminals and place the lives of nearby residents in danger; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) Ms Alex Gagiano (580606 0116 089) cannot be in possession of or deal with 19 firearms or any other fireams as she is not in possession of a relevant dealers licence.
(2) No. When any person wishes to deal in firearms, the following process applies;
- An application for a competency certificate to deal in firearms is lodged with the South African Police Service.
- Upon approval of such an application the person concerned is legally permitted to deal in fireams.
- This person becomes registered on the EFRS as a dealer, under the Firearms Control Act, 2000.
- Over and above a competency certificate, a person must apply for a licence to deal in firearms.
- There are also other requirements that must be met before a licence to deal in firearms is issued, such as compliance with municapal bi-laws and safety measures. A house is not normally used as a dealership premises for firearms.
01 April 2016 - NW127
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to his reply to question 4179 on 14 December 2015, and with respect to his department’s post on his department’s official Facebook page on 12 December 2012, what was the nature of the relationship between the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) and the Dambuza Community Development Trust (Dambuza) in respect of the project referred to in the specified post as the Ceta-Dambuza Community Trust Project; (2) did any other Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) have a relationship similar to the relationship between CETA and Dambuza and/or any of its subsidiaries in the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2015; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case (a) which SETA(s) had such a relationship with Dambuza or the relevant subsidiary, (b) what amount did each specified SETA pay to Dambuza or the relevant subsidiary as a result of that relationship and (c) what services were rendered as a result of the respective relationship; (3) does each specified SETA have a record of (a) how many students were trained as a result of projects arising from the specified relationships, (b) the fields in which the students were trained and (c) the accredited authority that offered the specified training; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) did each specified SETA request information with respect to the identity of the (a) chief executive officer of the trust and (b) board members; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
- This relationship was one of discretionary grant funding in line with CETA’s discretionary grant policy.
-
- AgriSeta did not disburse funds during the period under consideration, and
- As of 31 December 2015, an amount of R6, 568 929.26 was paid by CETA which includes disbursements and learner stipends.
(a) Name of SETA |
(b) Line items paid |
|
|
Construction Education and Training Authority |
Learner Stipend |
R1 581 840 |
Learnerships |
Administration fees |
R 236 200 |
||
Learning material |
R 94 200 |
||
Facilitation |
R140 500 |
||
Assessments |
R46 500 |
||
Internal moderations |
R6 700 |
||
Toolkit |
R73 600 |
||
Consumables |
R480 000 |
||
Protective clothing |
R60 000 |
||
Learner Stipend |
R1 147 017 |
Apprenticeships (First year) |
|
Learning materials |
R47 000 |
||
Administration fees (R300 X 12 months) |
R257 400 |
||
Facilitation (R500 p/m X 4) |
R172 000 |
||
Assessments (R500 X 2) |
R0 |
||
Internal moderations (R350 X 2) |
R0 |
||
Mentorship (R500 p/m X 8) |
R 257 000 |
||
Toolkit |
R0 |
||
Consumables (R1600 X 3 months) |
R 150 400 |
||
Protective Clothing |
R 56 400 |
||
Learner Stipend |
R 1 045 650 |
Apprenticeships (Second year) |
|
Learning Materials |
R0 |
||
Administration (R300 x 12 months) |
R 223 900 |
||
Facilitation (R500 p/m x 4) |
R 142 500 |
||
Assessments (R500 x 2) |
R0 |
||
Internal Moderations (R350 x 2) |
R0 |
||
Mentorship (R500 p/m x 8) |
R 232 000 |
||
Toolkit |
R0 |
||
Consumables (R1600 x 3) |
R0 |
||
Protective clothing |
R 42 600 |
3. Yes, the information is tabulated below:
SETA |
|
|
|
CETA |
94 |
Leanerships |
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations |
74 |
Apprenticeship: Bricklaying |
||
25 |
Short Skills Programmes (Plumbing) |
||
25 |
Short Skills Programmes (Carpentry) |
||
25 |
Short Skills Programmes (Masonry) |
||
TOTAL |
243 |
4. The due diligence undertaken in the ordinary course would reveal the details sought and more.
Compiler/Contact persons: Mr MZ Ngubane
Ext: 5896
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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01 April 2016 - NW801
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
During the period 1 December 2014 to 31 January 2016, (a) what was the reduction, if any, in the consumption of electricity across the country, (b) what amount was electricity consumption reduced by in (i) households and (ii) industries and (c) how many new residential connections were made during the specified period?
Reply:
(a) There was an increase of 367 GWh nationally over the specified period.
(b)(i) There was an increase of 262 GWh across the household sector over the specified period.
(ii) A decline of 334 GWh across the industrial sector over the specified period.
(c) There was a total of new 225 785 residential connections during the specified period. New connections refers to new grid connections and excludes customers who have migrated from conventional to prepaid, or who have terminated and subsequently reconnected their services.
01 April 2016 - NW546
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What (a) is the current status of the investigation of Loate CAS 29/02/26 and (b) are the charges contained in the specified docket; (2) whether any suspects have been arrested to date; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any (a) suspects and/or (b) witnesses have been interviewed; if not, why not; if so, (i) when and (ii) what are the further relevant details; (4) when does he expect the investigation to be finalised?
Reply:
(1)(a) The investigation into Loate CAS 29/02/2016 is finalised.
(1)(b) Intimidation.
(2) Yes, two (2) suspects were arrested on 3 February 2016, and released on warning on the same date. The Prosecutor did not place the docket on the court roll and gave instructions to obtain further statements regarding the actions of the accused.
(3)(a) Yes, 2 suspects were interviewed.
(3)(a)(i) 3 February 2016.
(3)(a)(ii) The suspects submitted a warning statement and said that they were going to make a statement in court.
(3)(b) Yes, 3 witneses were interviewed.
(3)(b)(i) 3 February 2016.
(3)(b)(ii) There were 3 witnesses who pointed out the suspects that were detained and interviewed.
(4) The docket was sent to the Senior Public Prosecutor on 9 March 2016 to be placed back on the court roll.
01 April 2016 - NW650
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
What steps he is taking to ensure the safety and right to safe accommodation and study of students who are currently studying at universities and establishments of higher education where violent protest action on campus is a problem?
Reply:
The responsibility to run institutions, including managing conflicts that arise within institutions and ensuring the safety of students and staff lies with the Management of our respective universities. Universities implement safety measures through their own security service departments or outsourced security services. Where required, they may call upon the South African Police Service for further assistance. Security operations is not the responsibility of the Department and is accordingly not directly monitored by the Department. However, the Department provides infrastructure funding to universities, some of which contributes towards security systems at student residences and academic buildings, for example access control, biometric systems, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and security fencing to safeguard campuses.
The Department has confidence in university Councils to appoint competent managers capable of managing public higher education institutions efficiently and effectively. The Department strongly opposes and condemns illegal activities, violence, destruction of property and threats to the lives’ of individuals, and supports university Management in their efforts to ensure the safety of their students, staff and property. The Department also supports university Management in taking decisive action to ensure the safety of students and staff by closing affected campuses, where necessary.
Compiler/contact persons: Dr P Vukea and Ms B Swart
Ext: 5251 and 5262
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 650 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
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01 April 2016 - NW343
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
How many students who were supported by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Fund since its inception (a) have graduated, (b) are still studying or (c) have dropped out; (2) in respect of students who dropped out, (a) why did the specified students drop out and (b) what is being done to curb this dropout rate; (3) (a) what (i) total amount do the specified students owe to the fund and (ii) percentage of the specified students are earning enough to begin payments back to the fund, (b) how many of the specified students have been blacklisted as a result of their NSFAS debt and (c) what plans are in place in respect of the specified students and their debts?
Reply:
1. (a) The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has funded 1 700 533 students since its inception.
(b) and (c) NSFAS does not hold a complete data set on dropouts, and is currently augmenting this data from data sources such as the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS). NSFAS, in collaboration with the Department, is currently in the process of conducting a full cohort study looking at cohorts of students from 2005 through to 2014. It is expected that the results from this study will be finalised by the end of June 2016.
Stellenbosch University conducted a cohort study for NSFAS in 2012, which revealed that 34% of the first-time entering student cohort for the 2000 academic year had qualified, 29% were still studying and 37% had dropped out. After a full nine years, 55% of this same cohort had qualified, 6% was still studying and 38% had dropped out.
This study goes on to conclude that NSFAS non-funded students have a slightly higher drop-out and lower qualification rate, with 48% having completed their qualification, 6% still studying and 46% having dropped out. These figures are consistent with figures released annually by the Council on Higher Education, which includes both NSFAS non-funded and funded students.
2. (a) Data shows that students from poor socio-economic backgrounds are disproportionately at risk of failing and dropping out of their studies, i.e. most of these students are NSFAS recipients.
(b) Over the recent years, considerable resources have been provided to address the needs of these students, which amongst others include:
- The establishment and expansion of “First-Year Experience” projects, which take a holistic view of the academic and psychosocial (non-academic) factors that impact on student performance, particularly during the difficult school-to-university first-year transition. All universities now have some version of this programme;
- The effectiveness of the abovementioned strategies are monitored through progress reports submitted by each institution. There has been some improvement in the success rates, however it is still too early to determine the outcome of these programmes;
- Greatly expanding the provision of mentoring and tutorial support, targeting particularly first-year and at risk students;
- The development and strengthening of Writing Centres and other forms of language support, including the development of multilingual online concept glossaries;
- Resources to support the development of e-learning approaches and materials to enhance student learning both in and outside of the classroom;
- Foundation provisioning programmes which support underprepared students though extended curriculum programmes; and
- Improved data analytics at institutional level to identify students at risk and develop interventions to support them.
3. (a) (i) Based on NSFAS loan book data, there are 247 913 students who have dropped out before graduating.
(ii) NSFAS becomes aware of the income status of debtors when they are registered as taxpayers. This information is provided to NSFAS by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and is used to make contact with non-paying debtors. Of the 247 913 students referred to above, 190 284 (77%) students are registered as taxpayers with SARS.
(b) None of these students have been blacklisted by NSFAS.
(c) NSFAS has a number of measures in place to recover debts from students who have become debtors. The strategy that NSFAS is implementing for debt collection comprises of the following measures:
- Sending statements to debtors;
- Appointment of Collection Agencies;
- Data analysis to identify opportunities to improve collections;
- Ongoing improvements to the outstanding debt recoveries campaign;
- Adversely listing defaulting debtors, i.e. those who are capable of paying and are refusing in terms of Section 21 of the NSFAS Act;
- Ongoing data cleansing of contact details; and
- Establishment of a whistle-blowers facility.
Compiler/contact persons: Ms P Whittle and Ms J Skene
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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01 April 2016 - NW671
Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What (a) is the current status of the investigation of CAS 31/12/2015 lodged at the Lothair Police Station in Mpumalanga and (b) are the charges contained in the docket; (2) whether any suspects have been arrested to date; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any (a) suspects or (b) witnesses have been interviewed; if not, why not; if so, (i) when and (ii) what are the further relevant details; (4) when is the investigation anticipated to be finalised?
Reply:
(1)(a) The case is fully investigated.
(1)(b) A charge of culpable homicide was opened.
(2) No one has been arrested. A warning statement was taken and sent to the Senior Public Prosecutor for a decision, who will forward it to the Directorate of Public Prosecution.
(3)(a) The driver was interviewed and a warning statement was obtained.
(3)(b) Witness statements were obtained.
(i) 24 December 2015.
(ii) The case docket was forwarded to the Senior Public Prosecutor on 29 January 2016 for decision.
(4) The investigation has been finalized and the case docket was forwarded to the Senior Public Prosecutor at Ermelo on 29 January 2016.
01 April 2016 - NW667
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Police
What (a) amount of the total funding allocated for contingent liabilities in the SA Police Service was spent (i) in the (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, (cc) 2013-14 and (dd) 2014-15 financial years and (ii) from 1 April 2015 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) is the breakdown of this expenditure in the specified financial years and period?
Reply:
(a) The expenditure on contingent liabilities in the different financial years are as follows:
(i)(aa) 2011/12 R 105 960 million (Annual Report 2011/12 page 200)
(i)(bb) 2012/13 R 187 132 million (Annual Report 2012/13 page 257)
(i)(cc) 2013/14 R 251 192 million (Annual Report 2013/14 page 336)
(i)(dd) 2014/15 R 256 188 million (Annual Report 2014/15 page 416)
(ii) 2015/16 R 214 666 million (1 April – 31 December 2015 not audited yet)
(b) The breakdown of expenditures for 2011/12 up to 2014/15 are contained in the various Annual Reports as indicated above. The breakdown of expenditure for 2015/16 as at 31 December 2015 is as follows:
Nature of Liability |
R’000 |
Vehicle accidents |
11 724 |
Legal expenses |
1 529 |
Damage to property |
14 |
Assault |
8 140 |
Police Actions |
144 234 |
Shooting incidents |
49 024 |
Total |
214 665 |
01 April 2016 - NW710
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1)(a) Has the SA Police Service (SAPS) initiated an investigation into the incident of shooting on a minibus taxi in Dunoon, Cape Town, on 24 February 2016 that resulted in one death; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) which (a) National Instructions, (b) SAPS regulations and/or (c) standard operational procedure(s) should have been complied with to prevent the incident?
Reply:
(1)(a) A case has been registered at Milnerton SAPS; (1) Murder, (2) Attempted Murder with Milnerton CAS number 834/02/2016 and is being investigated by IPID.
(2)(a)(b)&(c) National Instruction 1/2016 and Section 49 of the Criminal Procedure Act (Act No. 51 of 1977) as amended have been complied with.
01 April 2016 - NW708
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the intention of the SA Police Service (SAPS) to establish a counterintelligence unit under a divisional commander, which was recently announced by the Acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Khomotso Phahlane, as part of the transformation of the SAPS, what (a) is the rationale for this, (b) will be the mandate of the specified unit and (c) are the estimated (i) cost implications and (ii) time frames in this regard?
Reply:
(a) The intention is to isolate intelligence products, noting the diverse intelligence projects of Crime Intelligence and the need to plan forward and respond promptly, and place management control under direct leadership of the National Commissioner.
(b) According to the National Strategic Intelligence Amendment Act, Act No 39 of 1994 as amended, Act No 11 of 2013, section 1(b) “Counter-Intelligence means measures and activities conducted, instituted or taken to impede and to neutralise the effectiveness of foreign or hostile intelligence operations, to protect intelligence and any classified information, to conduct (security screening), vetting investigations and counter (subversion, treason, sabotage and terrorism aimed at or against personnel, strategic installations or resources of the Republic) any threat or potential threat to national security”.
(c) Current financial expenditures within programme 4, Crime Intelligence will be allocated for the operationalization of this.
(i) Only personnel expenditure can be indicated at this stage as the establishment is an upgrade to Divisional level. Some or most of the posts will be filled by redeploying current skilled members to the new outfit.
(ii) Implementation will commence 1 April 2016.
01 April 2016 - NW669
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Police
(1)With reference to the total state of collapse and disrepair of the Op Die Berg Police Station in the Koue Bokkeveld and the wholly inadequate resources available at the specified police station to service its vast rural and farming area, (a) when will (i) upgrades and/or (ii) repairs to the specified station take place and (b) what are the relevant details of the (i) upgrades and/or (ii) repairs that will take place; (2) (a) when will additional (i) police vehicles and (ii) personnel be allocated to the specified police station and (b) what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)(ii)(b)(i)(ii) Op die Berg Satellite police station, is currently not on any priority list for upgrading. Day to day maintenance is the responsibility of the main station, Prince Alfred Hamlet.
(2)(a)(i) Vehicles are allocated according the total personnel on the station as per the Efficiency Index System (EIS). Op die berg is a satellite station of Prince Alfred Hamlet and is resourced from the mentioned station.
The station currently has a surplus of vehicles in terms of the EIS for January 2016.
Efficiency Index system:
GRANTED |
ACTUAL |
SURPLUS |
|
OVERALL |
17 |
22 |
5 |
VISPOL |
9 |
12 |
3 |
DETECTIVES |
5 |
7 |
2 |
SUPPORT |
2 |
2 |
0 |
(2)(a)(ii) Personnel have been allocated to the station in order to address staff shortages.
(2)(b) Entry level constables for recuitment have been allocated to the station.
In addition, posts have been advertised for promotion purposes. The Prince Alfred Hamlet police station prior and post to the establishment of the satellite police station in Op die Berg is resourced with human capital in accordance with the Medium Term Expenditure Framework as well as the Medium Term Personnel Framework of the South African Police Service on an ongoing basis. The staffing levels at all police stations in the Province are constantly monitored in order to address vacancies through the employment of existing human resource processes.
Further, the trainee post allocation to Prince Alfred Hamlet for the 2015/2016 trainee intake was recently reviewed and additional trainees were contracted to undergo training for deployment within the Prince Alfred Hamlet precinct to cater for the increasing demand on policing. This is evident of the commitment of the South African Police Service to facilitate, (on a continuous basis), the maintenance and increased staffing of police stations In order to meet their Constitutional obligation(s).
01 April 2016 - NW332
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What was the precise financial standing of the (i) University of Fort Hare, (ii) University of Zululand, (iii) Walter Sisulu University, (iv) University of the North, (v) University of Venda and (vi) University of KwaZulu-Natal as at the end of the 2014-15 financial year and (b) what will the estimated financial standing of each of the specified universities be at the end of the 2015-16 financial year in each case?
Reply:
(a) The Annual Reports of all universities are published on their respective websites and can be obtained for further analysis. The financial analysis of these universities for the 2013 and 2014 financial years are as follows:
(i) University of Fort Hare
Net assets decreased from R519.3 million in 2013 to R407.8 million in 2014. Unrestricted net assets decreased from R330.6 million to R210.4 million in 2014.
(ii) University of Zululand
Net assets decreased from R1.6 billion in 2013 to R1.4 billion in 2014. The University continues to show growth in unrestricted net assets increasing from R82.5 million to R186 million in 2014.
(iii) Walter Sisulu University
Net assets increased from R59.8 million in 2013 to R116.3 million in 2014. The University decreased its accumulated deficits from R330.8 million to R273.7 million in 2014, another indicator that the University is dealing with the deficits incurred in prior years.
(iv) University of Limpopo (formerly known as University of the North)
Net assets has increased from R2.4 million in 2013 to R2.8 billion in 2014. Unrestricted net assets increased from R225.5 million to R262 million in 2014.
(v) University of Venda
Net assets increased from R1 billion in 2013 to R1.4 billion in 2014. Unrestricted net assets increased from R523.8 million to R548.4 million in 2014.
(vi) University of KwaZulu-Natal
Net assets increased from R3.896 billion in 2013 to R3.915 billion in 2014. However, the University has increased its deficits on unrestricted net assets from R568.9 million to R773.7 million in 2014.
(b) The 2015 information is currently not available, as universities are only required to submit their 2015 Annual Financial Statements on or before 30 June 2016.
Compiler/contact persons: Ms P Whittle
Ext: 5248
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 332 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
01 April 2016 - NW300
Rabotapi, Mr MW to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(a) Whether each metropolitan municipality has a transparent housing database that is (i) open to the public and (ii) accessible online and (b) how many applicants are on each metropolitan municipality’s housing database?
Reply:
(a) The following metropolitan municipalities utilize the National Housing Needs Register that enables citizens to register their needs for adequate shelter per household:
- Buffalo City;
- Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Council;
- City of Ekurhuleni;
- City of Johannesburg;
- City of Tshwane and
- City of eThekwini
(i) Yes it is open to the public. This means that citizens with a need for adequate shelter can register their household information at the offices and/or satellite offices of a metropolitan and or municipalities utilizing the National Housing Needs Register.
(ii) No. At the moment, the registration is done at the municipal offices and the following information is recorded per household on the NHNR system:
- Geographical details regarding, town, area, street address / house number and ward number;
- Type of dwelling the household is currently living in;
- The main toilet facility that the household has access to;
- The main water facility that the household has access to;
- The main energy type that the household has access to ;
- Monthly income;
- Migration history;
- Preference regarding different housing opportunities;
- Per household member highest qualification attained;
- Per household member, where applicable, the sector In which they are employed;
- Per household member, where applicable, current employment status;
- Per household member, where applicable, social grant received from government;
- Per household member, where applicable, type of disability and
- Per household member, where applicable, special needs.
(b) The information is provided in the table below:
Table 1: Number of applicants registered for adequate shelter
Municipality |
Number of Applicants |
Buffalo City |
48,184 |
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Council |
82, 163 |
City of Ekurhuleni |
202, 329 |
City of Johannesburg |
356,427 |
City f Tshwane |
163, 511 |
City of EThekwini |
The information is being uploaded |
01 April 2016 - NW224
Mokause, Ms MO to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Has her department awarded any contracts to companies indirectly or directly owned by certain persons (names furnished - Atul, Ajay and Rajesh Gupta) 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. However, the Department of Human Settlements (DHS) paid for services rendered by companies which are indirectly or directly owned by certain persons as follows:
(a) Financial year 2012-13: None.
(b) During 2013-14 financial year, DHS paid for services rendered by the TNA Media (Pty) Ltd.
(i) once
(ii) R 19 900.00
(c) During 2014-15 financial year, DHS paid for services rendered TNA Media (Pty) Ltd.
(i) Once
(ii) R 9 950.00.
01 April 2016 - NW719
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Whether the goal of the National Development Plan to bolster teacher training has been implemented across the country in a manner that was fully equipping new teachers with (a) accurate and detailed subject knowledge, (b) innovative methodology and modern classroom practice techniques, (c) evolving philosophy on education and modern principles of education, (d) psychological insights in dealing with learners and (e) scientific methods of assessing and testing learners; if not, why not; if so, what (i) are the relevant details of how teacher training is being thoroughly bolstered and (ii) outcomes are being achieved as a result thereof?
Reply:
Yes, the goal of the National Development Plan to bolster teacher education is being implemented as follows:
(i) In 2011, I published the policy on Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ) in the government gazette for implementation, which was updated in 2015 in alignment with the revised Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework.
The MRTEQ replaced the Norms and Standards for Educators (2000) and its main purpose is to refocus teacher education programmes to unambiguously focus on the development of teacher knowledge and practice.
The MRTEQ requires that initial teacher education programmes develop teacher knowledge and practice in five key areas of learning:
- Disciplinary learning refers to disciplinary or subject matter knowledge and it includes the study of education and its foundations, including but not limited to the philosophy, psychology, politics, economics, sociology and history of education. Secondly, it includes the study of specific specialised subject matter relevant to the academic disciplines underpinning teaching subjects or specialisations. Professional ethics and issues related to knowledge of, and relationships between the self and others are crosscutting themes that are theoretically located in the study of education and its foundations.
- Pedagogical learning includes general pedagogical knowledge, which refers to the study of the principles, practices and methods of teaching, knowledge of learners, learning, curriculum, general instructional and assessment strategies, and specialised pedagogical content knowledge, which includes knowing how to present the concepts, methods and rules of a specific discipline in order to create appropriate learning opportunities for diverse learners, as well as how to evaluate their progress. Inclusive education forms an important aspect of both general pedagogical knowledge and specialised pedagogical content knowledge.
- Practical learning involves learning from and in practice. Learning from practice includes the study of practice, using discursive resources to analyse different practices across a variety of contexts, drawing from case studies, video records, lesson observations, etc., in order to theorise practice and form a basis for learning in practice. Learning in practice involves teaching in authentic and simulated classroom environments. Work-integrated learning (WIL) takes place in the workplace (classrooms and schools) and can include aspects of learning from practice, e.g. observing and reflecting on lessons taught by others, as well as learning in practice, e.g. preparing, teaching and reflecting on lessons presented by oneself.
- Situational learning refers to knowledge of the varied learning situations, contexts and environments of education (classrooms, schools, communities, districts, regions, countries and globally), as well as to the prevailing policy, political and organisational contexts. This includes learning about the complex and differentiated nature of the South African society, learning to work in nuanced ways in confronting the diverse challenges faced by children in schools and the communities they serve, for example HIV/AIDS, poverty and the lingering effects of apartheid, dealing with diversity, promoting inclusivity and environmental sustainability.
- Fundamental learning in the context of teacher education in South Africa refers to learning, converse competently in a second official language,[1] the ability to use Information and Communication Technologies competently and the acquisition of academic literacies, which lay the foundation for effective learning in higher education contexts.
The MRTEQ sets standards for how teacher education programmes must address development of these areas of learning through specifying levels at which learning in these areas must take place as well as number of credits that must be allocated to these areas of learning.
The MRTEQ also closely regulates the teaching practice component of teacher education programmes to strengthen this component of initial teacher education programmes. It sets standards regarding the nature of schools to be used for teaching practice, the nature of the teaching practice component within initial teacher education programmes, and the time spent in schools.
A national Teacher Education Programme Evaluation Committee (TEPEC), comprising of the Department of Basic Education, South African Council of Educators and Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority, chaired by the Department of Higher Education and Training has been set up. This Committee reviews all teacher education programmes to ensure that they meet the requirements stipulated in the policy on MRTEQ.
In addition to the above evaluation process, teacher education qualifications are also evaluated for inclusion on the Programme Qualification Mix of universities, and most importantly, evaluated for accreditation purposes by the Higher Education Qualifications Committee of the Council on Higher Education, prior to applying to the South African Qualifications Authority for registration on the National Qualifications Framework.
Together with strengthening teacher education through a focus on the quality of teacher education qualifications and programmes, the Department has put in place a number of other initiatives to bolster teacher education. They are as follows:
- Allocated ring-fenced funding to universities to develop teacher education infrastructure. In the 2012/13 - 2014/15 funding cycle, R662.4 million was invested in teacher education infrastructure.
- Provided funding and organisational support to JET Education Services to conduct a large-scale, longitudinal study into initial teacher education and identify issues that need to be addressed. The findings of the research are being taken up in the re-curriculation processes that are underway at universities.
- Supported research into the establishment of teaching and professional practice schools with a view to the research informing the development of these schools.
- Implemented the Strengthening Foundation Phase Teacher Education Programme. R141 million has been invested over the period from 2010 to 2015. As a result, the number of universities involved in Foundation Phase teacher education has grown from 13 to 21 universities. The 21 universities have been involved in a range of research, programme development and material development projects, and this has resulted in new teacher education programmes that will prepare Foundation Phase mother tongue teachers in all South African languages.
In addition to the measures that have already been put in place to strengthen teacher education, the Department is implementing a five year (2015/16 - 2019/20) Teaching and Learning Development Capacity Improvement Programme (TLDCIP) that will support universities to strengthen teacher education programmes at the level of curriculum structure and curriculum delivery.
The TLDCIP will:
- Support academic communities of practice focused on priority teaching subject specialisations (Mathematics, languages and literacy), which would have the responsibility to understand university practices across the system with respect to the specialisation, with a view towards the development of knowledge and practice standards for the teaching specialisation, and could assist to achieve greater convergence and rigour in teacher education curricula.
- Support appropriate research, programme development and material development activities that will improve the quality of initial teacher education programme delivery.
- Finalise norms and standards for professional practice schools and teaching schools and mechanisms for their establishment.
- Develop a national database of schools that will be developed as professional practice schools.
- Support universities to develop business plans for the establishment of teaching schools.
- Develop a national programme to support the professional development of school teachers that act as tutors and mentors to initial teacher education students, which can be delivered in a blended mode, with a significant online component.
- Develop an online platform/course for the teaching practice/work-integrated learning component of teacher education programmes.
(ii) The outcome of the implementation of the new policy regulating teacher education qualifications is that all universities have been required to redesign their teacher education programmes and submit them to the national TEPEC for review, prior to having them accredited by the Council on Higher Education. The new policy, re-curriculation process, strengthened national oversight processes and the range of concrete activities that have been undertaken to support policy implementation will result in stronger teacher education programmes producing teachers that are more strongly grounded in the knowledge and practice required to teach their subject specialisations in diverse South African classroom contexts.
Compiler/contact persons: Dr WJ Green
Ext: 5912
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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DATE:
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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In the case of students whose language of choice (or first language) is English or Afrikaans, this needs to be one of the nine other official languages or South African Sign Language. ↑
01 April 2016 - NW694
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether the seller (name and details furnished) of a semi-automatic gun, Norinco AK47, has a special licence to own such a weapon; if not, (a) how can the specified person own such a dangerous weapon without a licence and (b) what action does he intend to take; (2) whether the specified person (details furnished) has a licence to sell such a weapon?
Reply:
- Ms Alex Gagiano does not have a special license to own Norinco AK47, semi-automatic firearm.
(1)(a) When any person wishes to deal in firearms, the following process applies:
- An application for a competency certificate to deal in arms is lodged with the Police.
- Upon approval of such an application the person concerned is legally permitted to deal in fireams.
- This person becomes registered on the EFRS as a dealer, under the Firearms Control Act, 2000.
(1)(b) In terms of Section 31(1) of the Firearrm Control Act (Act No.60 of 2000) “No person may trade in any firearm or ammunition without a dealers licence”.
(2) Ms Alex Gagiano (580606 0116 089) cannot be in possession of or deal with a semi automatic gun, Norinco AK47 or any other fiream without a relevant licence.
01 April 2016 - NW799
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(1)Whether the Bringwater farm in Wakkerstroom in the Pixley ka Seme Local Municipality in Mpumalanga is currently under any land restitution claims; if so, what is the status of such claims; (2) is the owner of the specified farm allowed to evict the people who have lodged the claims for the land until the claims are finalised; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how will his department be able to locate the specified claimants once the claim is finalised; (3) whether he has found that his department’s issuing of letters of acknowledgement to both (a) owner and (b) claimant when receiving land restitution claims has proven effective; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) whether any mediation processes have been put in place to allow peaceful proceedings while his department is investigating the claim to ensure that no one is disadvantaged throughout the process; if not, (a) why not and (b) what must one do if there are no mediation processes; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- As at 27 March 2016 there are no claims lodged against the above property.
- Falls away.
- Falls away.
- Falls away.
01 April 2016 - NW825
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to his reply to question 2730 on 24 August 2015, what is the (a) statutory and/or (b) policy basis for deeming information concerning just the (i) number and (ii) cost of trips undertaken by the VIP Protection Services to transport the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, without including operational, geographical, chronological or other details, to be confidential and unable to be provided?
Reply:
The required information has direct security implications, which cannot be disclosed.
01 April 2016 - NW435
Mokause, Ms MO to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Whether she and/or her department 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 department’s spending on advertisement in the New Age newspaper:
(a) 2012-2013
Human Settlements |
Budget Vote |
R92,836.93 |
Each One Settle One – Masimong CRU |
R121,777.99 |
|
Estate Agency Affairs - New Board |
R73,453.39 |
|
Govan Mbeki Awards - Outcomes |
R293,813.56 |
|
Human Settlement Awards 2012 |
R108,335.00 |
|
Promoting Social Housing |
R146,906.78 |
|
Total |
R837,123.65 |
(b) 2013-2014
Human Settlements |
Govan Mbeki Awards 2013 |
R1,421,340.50 |
(c) 2014-2015
Human Settlements |
20 Years of Freedom (Business Network Campaign) |
R 799,428.42 |
01 April 2016 - NW792
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(a) Which SA Police Service stations currently serve wards (i) 9, (ii) 12, (iii) 19, (iv) 20, (v) 21, (vi) 22 and (vii) 22 in the City of Tshwane, (b) what are the station boundaries of each of the specified police stations serving the specified wards and (c)(i) how many (aa) officers, (bb) Public Service Act, Act 103 of 1994, officials and (cc) operational vehicles are at each of the specified stations and (ii) what is the breakdown of (aa) rank and (bb) division in each case?
Reply:
(a)(i) Loate and Mabopane police station
(a)(ii) Mabopane police station
(a)(iii) Loate police station
(a)(iv) Mabopane police station
(a)(v) Mabopane police station
(a)(vi) Mabopane police station
(b) An annexure is attached with the boundaries of Loate and mabopane police stations.
(c)
MABOPANE SAPS |
|
(aa) Officers |
Officers = 18 Vispol = 06 Detective = 07 Support = 05 |
(bb) Public Service Act, Act 103 of 1994, |
Public Service Act = 22 Vispol = 05 Detective = 04 Support = 13 |
(cc) Operational vehicles |
39 |
(ii) what is the breakdown of (aa) rank |
Colonel = 1 Lieutenant Colonel = 3 Majors = 0 Captains = 11 Lieutenants = 2 Warrant Officers = 51 Sergeant = 02 Constable = 48 Total strength for station = 176 |
(bb) division in each case? |
5 Wards = Members posted per ward is 35 Vehicles per ward = 7 |
LOATE SAPS |
|
(aa) Officers |
Officers = 16 Vispol = 06 Detective = 06 Support = 04 |
(bb) Public Service Act, Act 103 of 1994, |
Public Service Act = 20 Vispol = 06 Detective = 02 Support = 12 |
(cc) Operational vehicles |
38 |
(ii) what is the breakdown of (aa) rank |
Colonel = 1 Lieutenant Colonel = 1 Majors = 2 Captains = 8 Lieutenants = 2 Warrant Officers = 28 Sergeant = 08 Constable = 65 Total strength for station = 137 |
(bb) division in each case? |
Ward 9 =40 members with 10 vehicles Ward 19 =42 members with 11 vehicles |
01 April 2016 - NW314
Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
How many title deeds were handed over by each metropolitan municipality in the (a) 2013-14 and (b) 2014-15 financial years?
Reply:
(a) As part of the Housing and Human Settlement Programmes, a total of 15321 title deeds were delivered to households in 2013-2014 financial year by the respective Metropolitan Municipalities.
(b) During the 2014-2015 financial year, a total of 12911 title deeds were delivered to households by the respective Metropolitan Municipalities as part of the Housing and Human Settlement Programmes.
A comprehensive representation of the figures per Metropolitan Municipalities is detailed in the following table:
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |
BUFFELO CITY METRO |
NELSON MANDELA BAY METRO |
MANGAUNG METRO |
EKURHULENI |
CITY OF JOBURG METRO |
CITY OF TSHWANE |
ETHEKWINI |
CITY OF CAPE TOWN METRO |
TOTALS |
|
2013/14 |
Number of Title Deeds transferred to eligible beneficiaries |
0 |
0 |
2181 |
1486 |
0 |
4599 |
904 |
6151 |
15321 |
2014/15 |
Number of Title Deeds transferred to eligible beneficiaries |
2925 |
0 |
849 |
97 |
1758 |
3297 |
2212 |
1773 |
12911 |
01 April 2016 - NW829
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Police
(1)(a) When was a personnel verification audit of the SA Police Service (SAPS) last conducted to verify that all SAPS employees reflected on PERSAL are real people working in the SAPS and (b) what were the findings of the specified audit; (2) how often is the specified personnel verification audit supposed to be conducted; (3) has the specified routine been complied with; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what were the findings of each previous personnel verification audit conducted since 1 January 2009? (2) how often is the specified personnel verification audit supposed to be conducted; (3) has the specified routine been complied with; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what were the findings of each previous personnel verification audit conducted since 1 January 2009?
Reply:
(1) (a) and (b) Personnel verification is done by means of a monthly payroll certification in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Part VII of Chapter 1 of the Public Service Regulations, 2001.
(2) & (3) Payroll certification is done monthly, in terms of Treasury Regulation 8.3.4. Payroll certification is also an MPAT requirement, which is monitored by the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Salaries are stopped immediately when discrepencies are identified.
01 April 2016 - NW638
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
With reference to the people of Lower and Upper Zingcuka Location in Keiskammahoek in the Eastern Cape, who submitted their land claims for land restitution before 1998 and have had no indication to date of what has happened to their land claims, (a) when will his department finalise the specified community’s land claims, (b) how many land claims which have been submitted before the cut-off date in 1998 are still unresolved and (c) by when will his department resolve the specified land claims?
Reply:
(a) Settlement of the specified claims is projected for Quarter 4 of 2016/2017 financial year. Finalization of the claims will dependent on all identified beneficiaries receiving restitution as per the settlement agreements.
(b) As at 15 March 2016, 853 claims are outstanding.
(c) All claims lodged before the cut-off date of 31 December 1998 will be researched by not later than 31 March 2017 as per the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan submitted to Parliament during 2015. Outstanding claims are all at different restitution phases, and will be finalized once all restitution phases have been completed.
01 April 2016 - NW543
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current status of the investigation into the Anti-Corruption Task Team Enquiry 1/12/14?
Reply:
The enquiry was converted to a case docket, Mafikeng CAS 256/04/2015. The matter is still under investigation. Investigation is at an advanced stage (80%). Additional witnesses were identified. These witnesses must be interviewed and their statements obtained. A prosecutor in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mmabatho has been assigned to the case.
01 April 2016 - NW545
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)With reference to his reply to question 3447 on 13 October 2015, (a) what is the current status of the investigation and (b) what are the charges contained in the docket; (2) whether any suspects have been arrested to date; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any (a) suspects or (b) witnesses have been interviewed; if not, why not in each case; if so, (i) when and (ii) what are the further relevant details in each case; (4) when is the investigation anticipated to be finalised?
Reply:
(1)(a) The investigation is finalised.
(1)(b) Malicious Damage to Property.
(2) Nobody has been arrested to date. No suspect has been arrested yet, due to the nature of the offence, which first requires a decision by the Senior Public Prosecutor.
(3)(a) Yes, the suspects were interviewed and warning statements have been obtained.
(3)(b) All the witnesses have been interviewed.
(i)-(ii) Eleven relevant witnesses were interviewed on various dates.
(4) The investigation is finalised and the docket was taken to the Senior Public Prosecutor for a decision on 8 March 2016.
01 April 2016 - NW544
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)With reference to (a) Lichtenburg CAS 193/02/2016, (b) Lichtenburg CAS 194/02/2016 and (c) Lichtenburg CAS 199/02//2016, (i)(aa) on what date and (bb) at what time was each docket opened, (ii) who was the officer capturing each specified docket and (iii)(aa) what are the charges contained in each docket and (bb) who is charged in each specified case; (2) whether any suspects have been (a) arrested and/or (b) interviewed for any of the specified dockets; if not, why not in each case; if so, (i) when did the specified event occur and (ii) was due process followed in each case; (3) (a) what is the current status of the investigations into the specified dockets and (b) when is it anticipated to be finalised?
Reply:
(1)(a) Lichtenburg CAS 193/02/2016
(i) (aa) Date: 2016-02-19
(i) (bb) Time: 04:15
(ii) Ms. J Mookaneng
(iii) (aa) Assault Common and Crimen Injuria
(iii) (bb) Stephanus Johannes Jansen van Vuuren
(1)(b) Lichtenburg CAS 194/02/2016
(i) (aa) Date: 2016-02-18
(i) (bb) Time: 21:58
(ii) Ms. E M Miyase
(iii) (aa) Assault Common
(iii) (bb) Obakeng Mothupi
(1)(c) Lichtenburg CAS 199/02/2016
(i) (aa) Date: 2016-02-19
(i) (bb) Time: 04:16
(ii) Ms. J Mookaneng
(iii) (aa) Crimen Injuria
(iii) (bb) No arrests.
(2)(a) Suspects were arrested in Lichtenburg CAS 193/02/2016 and 194/02/2016.
(2)(b) The suspect in Lichtenburg CAS 199/02/2016 is still to be interviewed and warning statement obtained.
(i) 2016-02-18
(ii) Yes
(3)(a) Lichtenburg CAS 193/02/2016 and 194/02/2016 were before court and postponed to 2016-03-07. Lichtenburg CAS 199/02/2016 is still under investigation. Witness as well as warning statements are outstanding. After the investigation is finalised, the docket will be sent to the Senior Public Prosecutor for decision.
(3)(b) 2016-03-31
01 April 2016 - NW615
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
Whether he has written to the Speaker of the National Assembly to withdraw, cancel or expunge his report on Nkandla upgrades and to tender a public apology to the Public Protector for as the President’s Counsel in the Constitutional Court conceded that he has in a sense shot his bolt in making findings; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Minister has not written to the Speaker of the National Assembly to withdraw, cancel or expunge his report on the Nkandla upgrades. It must be noted that the consession made by the President’s Counsel does not render the report invalid. So far the Minister’s report has not been tested against it being factually incorrect in any legal forum.
01 April 2016 - NW668
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What are the names of each police station in the (i) City of Tshwane Metropolitan, (ii) Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan, (iii) City of Johannesburg Metropolitan, (iv) Ekurhuleni Metropolitan and (v) Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipalities and (b) which suburbs does each of the specified police stations serve?
Reply:
(a)
(i)
City of Tshwane |
|
Police Station |
Number of Suburbs |
AKASIA |
32 |
ATTERIDGEVILLE |
14 |
BOSCHKOP |
45 |
BRONKHORSTSPRUIT |
19 |
BROOKLYN |
42 |
CULLINAN |
15 |
DUBE |
12 |
EERSTERUST |
8 |
EKANGALA |
8 |
ERASMIA |
25 |
GA-RANKUWA |
29 |
GARSFONTEIN |
48 |
HAMMANSKRAAL |
9 |
HEIDELBERG |
|
HERCULES |
34 |
KAMEELDRIFT |
20 |
LAUDIUM |
6 |
LOATE |
14 |
LYTTELTON |
50 |
MABOPANE |
20 |
MAMELODI |
29 |
MAMELODI EAST |
29 |
OLIEVENHOUTBOSCH |
58 |
PRETORIA CENTRAL |
25 |
PRETORIA MOOT |
16 |
PRETORIA NORTH |
25 |
PRETORIA WEST |
25 |
RIETGAT |
40 |
SILVERTON |
31 |
SINOVILLE |
31 |
SOSHANGUVE |
29 |
SUNNYSIDE |
26 |
TEMBA |
36 |
VILLIERIA |
23 |
WELBEKEND |
19 |
WIERDABRUG |
55 |
WONDERBOOMPOORT |
16 |
(ii)
Nelson Mandela Bay |
|
Police Station |
Number of Suburbs |
MOTHERWELL |
5 |
IKAMVELIHLE |
4 |
KINKELBOS |
7 |
KWADWESI |
4 |
KWAZAKELE |
7 |
NEW BRIGHTON |
3 |
SWARTKOPS |
7 |
MOUNT ROAD |
13 |
ALGOAPARK |
4 |
BETHELSDORP |
5 |
GELVANDALE |
8 |
HUMEWOOD |
4 |
KABEGA PARK |
13 |
WALMER |
4 |
UITENHAGE |
11 |
KWANOBUHLE |
13 |
(iii)
City of Johannesburg |
|
Police Station |
Number of Suburbs |
ALEXANDRA |
11 |
BOOYSENS |
46 |
BRAMLEY |
44 |
BRIXTON |
32 |
CLEVELAND |
31 |
DIEPKLOOF |
19 |
DIEPSLOOT |
19 |
DOBSONVILLE |
19 |
DOUGLASDALE |
63 |
ELDORADO PARK |
14 |
ENNERDALE |
19 |
FAIRLAND |
9 |
FLORIDA |
44 |
HILLBROW |
14 |
HONEYDEW |
74 |
IVORY PARK |
9 |
JABULANI |
11 |
JEPPE |
34 |
KLIPTOWN |
25 |
LANGLAAGTE |
20 |
LENASIA |
13 |
LENASIA SOUTH |
11 |
LINDEN |
39 |
MEADOWLANDS |
23 |
MIDRAND |
74 |
MOFFATVIEW |
46 |
MONDEOR |
44 |
MOROKA |
23 |
NALEDI |
8 |
NORWOOD |
44 |
ORANGE FARMS |
17 |
ORLANDO |
23 |
PARKVIEW |
26 |
PROTEA GLEN |
12 |
RABIE RIDGE |
16 |
RANDBURG |
44 |
ROODEPOORT |
52 |
ROSEBANK |
14 |
SANDRINGHAM |
52 |
SANDTON |
58 |
SOPHIA TOWN |
29 |
YEOVILLE |
18 |
(iv)
Erkhuleni |
|
Police Station |
Suburbs |
ACTONVILLE |
15 |
ALBERTON |
43 |
BEDFORDVIEW |
46 |
BENONI |
66 |
BOKSBURG |
34 |
BOKSBURG NORTH |
53 |
BRACKENDOWNS |
18 |
BRAKPAN |
68 |
CRYSTALPARK |
33 |
DAVEYTON |
8 |
DAWN PARK |
23 |
DUDUZA |
16 |
DUNNOTTAR |
12 |
EDENPARK |
12 |
EDENVALE |
36 |
ELSBURG |
31 |
ETWATWA |
16 |
GERMISTON |
44 |
KATLEHONG |
29 |
KATLEHONG NORTH |
41 |
KEMPTON PARK |
60 |
KWA THEMA |
31 |
NIGEL |
20 |
NORKEMPARK |
27 |
OLIFANTSFONTEIN |
37 |
PRIMROSE |
39 |
PUTFONTEIN |
19 |
REIGERPARK |
15 |
SEBENZA |
37 |
SPRINGS |
72 |
TEMBISA |
50 |
TEMBISA SOUTH |
30 |
TOKOZA |
17 |
TSAKANE |
14 |
VOSLOORUS |
33 |
ZONKIZIZWE |
9 |
(v)
Buffalo City |
|
Police Station |
Number Of Suburbs |
EAST LONDON |
25 |
KIDDS BEACH |
8 |
CHALUMNA |
13 |
DUNCAN VILLAGE |
8 |
GONUBIE |
10 |
BEACON BAY |
7 |
BUFFALO FLATS |
12 |
KING WILLIAM'S TOWN |
17 |
BHISHO |
13 |
NDEVANA |
7 |
DIMBAZA |
17 |
KEI ROAD |
2 |
KUBUSIEDRIFT |
3 |
BOLO |
|
PUNZANA |
12 |
STEVE VUKILE TSHWETE |
18 |
STUTTERHEIM |
8 |
TAMARA |
20 |
ZWELITSHA |
18 |
ZELE |
18 |
31 March 2016 - NW428
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1) (a) Which towns in each province have been affected by water shortages during the period 1 June 2015 to 15 February 2016 and (b) what intervention measures were put in place by her department to assist the relevant communities with the provision of water; (2) (a) which dams in each province ran dry during the period 1 June 2015 to 15 February 2016, (b) which towns and/or communities were affected and (c) what is the current status of each dam?
Reply:
(1) Refer to Table 1 below for towns in each province affected by water shortages and intervention measures.
(2) Refer to Table 2 below for the dams in each province which ran dry during the period 1 June 2015 to 15 February 2016, the affected communities and the current status of each dam.
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Table1. Towns in each province affected by water shortages and intervention measures
Province |
Towns Affected |
Intervention measures |
Northern Cape |
Philandersbron, Welkom and Groot/Klein Mier, VanWyksvlei, Bendell, Deurham, Ditshipeng, Gamorona, Gamokatedi, Gasehunelo, Ganap, Glenred, Heuningsvlei, Laxey, Kilokilo, Metsimatse Wyk 1, Klipham, Kome, Letlhakajaneng, Loopeng, Madibeng, Magojaneng, Saamsukkel, Tsiloane, Van Zylsrus, Tweed, Klein Eiffel, Eiffel, Sydney, Dealand Tsinengkop Dikgatlong, Magareng, Phokwane, Maruping, Brandvlei, Loeriesfontein, Calvinia, Garies, Klipfontein, Spoegrivier, Hondeklip Bay, Eksteenfontein, Lekkersing, De Aar, Strydenburg, Blaauwskop, Warmsand, Eenduin, 7de laan, McTaggerskamp, Noudonsies and Eksteenskuil, Eilande |
|
Free State |
Kroonstad, Viljoenskroon, Steynsrus, Brandfort, Winburg, Verkeerdevlei, Boshof, Dealsville, Bloemfontein, ThabaNchu, Botshabelo, Fouriesburg, Rosendal, Kestell, Qwaqwa, FicaPatso, Ladybrand, Excelsior, Tweespruit, Hobhouse, ThabaPatshoa, PetrusSteyn, Lindley, Arlington, Vrede, Memel, Ficksburg, Clocolan, Marquard, Senekal, Phillipolis, Bethulie, Springfontein, Trompsburg, Petrusburg, Smithfield, Dewetsdorp, Wepener, Vanstadensrus, Bethany, Fauresmith, Jackobsdal, Koppies, Kroonstad, Oranjeville, Parys, Theunissen, Vredefort, Warden, Winburg, Zastron, Soutpan |
|
Mpumalanga |
Mbuzini, Gomora, Magogeni, Managa, Mgobode, Dludluma, Jeppes, Reef, Schoemansdal, Buffelspruit, Driekoppies, Langeloop, Aniva, Steenbok, Louville, Hectospruit, Komatipoort, Malelane, Marloth Park, Badfontein, Draaikraal, Shaga, Boschfontein, matibidi, Moremela, Leroro, Madubula, Rainbow ZFarm, Mahiyane, KaMashayane, Silver Creek, Mtaliyane, Honeybird, Siyalima, Sheba, Paradors, Noordkaap, Mandela Place, Mlambongwane, Castlekop, Hangingstone, Goedehoop, Kamadakwa, Ndlovu, Dixie Farm, Mandela Village (Maviljan), Mamba Mencisi, GaRelani, Violet bank, Kofifi (shatale), Zoeknog A& B, Benoni, Zimbabwe, Mahashe, Tsakane/Greenvalley, CottondaleIslington, Burlington, Mambumbu/Zola/Songeni, Role, Kumani, MP Stream, Hluvukani, Newington, Xanthia, Agincourt, Metsi, Ximhungwe, Kildare, Huntington, Lilydale, Belfast, Cork, Sommerset, Mashonamini, Madras, Goromane, Mkhuhlu A & B, Cargo Inn, Jimbrown, Carlton, Mathibela, Alexandra, Takamahala, Oakley, Chavelagaza, Thushaneng, Cunningmore A, Cunningmore B, Morongwane, Mphenyatsatsi Township, Newforest, Sibambayana, Tsuvulani, Edinburg, Leratong/Zakheni, Kwagafontein/ Emasimini, Vreisgewaght, Kleipfontein, Suncity D, Mandela, Msholozi, Pankop/Masobe, Rakaile, Phake-Thabeng, Mametlhake, Nokaneng, Katjibane, Seabe, Greenside, Marapyane, Ramantsho, Loding, Semotlase, Malopoamogale/Kameelpoort, KwaMakola, Kgaphamadi, Wonderfontein, Tweeloop, Sycamore, Paardeplaats, Zwartkoppies, Waaikraal, Sewefontein, Groenvlei, Lothaire/Silindile, Sheepmore, Sheepmore, Warburton, Skaaprouse, Elm Tree, Biermani, Cedermont, Groenvlei, Keslek, Pamietkuil, Rietvlei, Rondavel, Rooikoppies, Platokop 1, Maizefield, Uitkom, KwaMathibela, De Kuilen, Platrand, KwaMadlebe, Wolvespruit (Mkhwanazi), majojobeni, Katdoornkraal, Morakane, Mkomeni, Emnyama, Sterkfontein, Vaalvrede, Alzu borehole, Matafuleni, Tshondo, St Helena, Msinyane, Bushman band, Sgudada, Derby-ntintinyane, Derby-marondweni, Dalia, Kamavumbuka, Emakhwabeni, Haarlem, Newpitoli, Groenfontein, Mooihoek, Madola, Matsheni, Bothashope, Sunbank, Athalia, Bergplaas, KwaMagadla, KaJesus, Qalokusha, Kwarati, Aggendrift, Moolman, Alman, Congo, Vezokuhle, Berbice, Kwashuku, Esiqhintini, Ezintabeni Ezimnyanma, Jikagogo, Bakenkop-Kwanyisi, Madanca, Madabukela, Kafiti, Stafford, Sihanahana, Emaswazini. Elandspoort, Wolwspruit, Parmlford, KoppieAleen, Rust Hoek, Elantfontein, Odewood farm, Smooltlof, Voorseg, Ekukhanyeni, Schuihoek, Mabhondo, Brontol, Rust Hoek, Thuthukani, Oodendal rust B, MinigScheilhoek, Sterkfoutein VK, Spitkop, Sckoongeseg, Wakk-sttaion, Duck in farm, Gunmwane, 51 plot, Verkerk 1, Sunspruit, Lowra farm, Elandfontein/Rooipot, Vemrky far, Rooiport farm, Uitkyk farm, Goedeluk, Kaffieskraal, Kalfantein, Vleifontein, Kalfontein, Mooifontein, Rietspruit A, Goodewoop farm, Zamokuhle, Rietspruit, Welgelegen Farm, Enon farm, Emabhosi farm, Somershoek, Bethamoya, Mzwele, Kalkoenkraas, Valpoort, Fickland, Verkyk, Daggakraal, Skurwepoort, Vaalbank, Njusuthu, Syde, Nordeen, Ndonga, Mafufumbe, Mandela, Sthobile Robisndale, Hartebeeskop, Emganwini, Sincobile, Redhill, Waverley, Faith Mission, Nhlaba, Ngonini, Josephdale, Khuzulwandle, Elukwatini |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
Durban (North), Tongaat, Balito, KwaDukuza, Mandeni, , Maphumulo, Kokstadt, Ixopo, Port Shepstone, Kelso, Pennington, Scottburgh, Sezela, Umdoni, Harding, Hluhluwe, KwaMsane Mthubathuba, St Lucia, Greytown, Melmoth, Eshowe, Vryheid, Nongoma, Ulundi,Hlabisa, Jozini, Manguzi, Ndwedwe, Manguzi, Dundee, Msinga, Nquthu, Greytown, eNhlalakahle, Sithembile Emnambithi/Ladysmith, Imbabazane, Indaka, Okhahlamba, Umtshezi, Wembezi, Melmoth, Nkandla, Ntambanana, Mambuka, Dlangubo, Richardsbay, Esikhaleni, Empangeni, Ngwelezana, kwaDlangezwa, Eshowe, Vryheid, eDumbe, Obivane, Tholakele, Bellavista, Mfenyane, Nongoma, Ulundi, uPhongolo Ingwe, KwaSani, Ubuhlebezwe, Umzimkhulu Ezingoleni, Umdoni, uMuziwabantu, Umzumbe Vulamehlo, Impendle, Mkhambathini, Mpofana, Richmond, Msunduzi, uMngeni, uMshwathi, Umhlabuyalingana |
|
Eastern Cape |
Matatiele, Mbizana, Ntabankulu, Umzimvubu, Mbhashe, Mnquma, Amahlathi,Emalahleni, Inkwanca, Lukhanji, Engcobo, IntsikaYethu, Inxuba, Yethemba, Sakhisizwe, Tsolwana, Elundini, Gariep, Maletswai, Senqu, Aliwal North, Elundini, Mhlontlo, Ngquza Hill, Nyandeni, Port St Johns, King SabataDalindyebo |
|
Western Cape |
Ceres, Tulbagh, Klaarstroom, LeeuGamka, Dysselsdorp and De Rust, Vredendal, Klawer, Clanwilliam, Lutzville, Citrusdal, Malmesbury, Mooreesburg, Piketberg, Vredenburg, Saldanha, Velddrift, Knysna, Breede Valley, Drakensteyn, Stellenbosch, Witzenberg, City of Cape Town, Bergrivier, Cederberg, Matzikama, Saldana Bay, Swartland |
|
Gauteng |
Alexandra Park Res, Signal Hill, Bedfordview, Empire Palace, Isando, Kempton South, Germiston (Low Pressure in some areas), Spartan, Bonaeropark, Edleen, Bichley Area, Brandwood, Sunny Ridge, Primrose South, Chloorkop, Ester Park, City of Tshwane, Forest Hill, Town View, Chrisville, Robertsham, Rossetentville, Half of Winchester Hills , Turfontein, Forest Hill Tower, Oakdene, South Hills, Tulisa Park, Linmeyer, Risana, Moffatt View, Hursthill Areas Sharpville, Nordic, Meyerton-Midvaal, Meyerton Park (Samacor), EMSA, Riverside-Midvaal, Evaton, Sebokeng North, Ironsides, Eaton, boipatong, Bophelong, Emfulenie, Evalton, Golden gardens, Johandeo, lakeside, Sebokeng, Sharpville, Stretford, Tshepiso, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging |
|
Limpopo |
Roedtan, Groblersdal, Marble Hall, Mookgopong, Modimolle, Thabazimbi, Lephalale, Mokopane, Tzaneen, Giyani Sibasa, Thohoyandou, Polokwane, Alldays, Dendron, Botlokwa, Bakenberg, Lebowakgomo, Makhado, Mutale, Roedtan |
Water restrictions implemented, Requests for funding for tankering and drilling boreholes compiled & submitted. Restrictions have been gazette for 8 dams and 1 more is being prepared |
North West |
SweitzerReneke, Naledi, Ottosdal, Sannieshof, Delarayville, Zeerust, Mahikeng, Vyburg, Koster, Koster, Swartruggens, Brits, Jericho and Majakaneng, Fafung,Waariekraal ,Jonathan and Klipvoorstad, Mapaputle, Boitekong, Maquasi Hill, Potchefstroom, Ventersdrop, Taung, Wentzel, Taung, Majemantsho,Mokgobistad, Mashutle, Motswedi, Dinoka, Khumutwane, Mosweu, Lekubu, Driefontein, Mokgola, Gopane, Pitsane, Greysdorp, Majaneng, Lichtenburg, Mafikeng, Pomfret, Ratlou, Sannieshof |
|
Table 2: (a) Dams in each province which ran dry during the period 1 June 2015 to 15 February 2016, (b) which towns and/or communities were affected and (c) what is the current status of each dam?
Province |
Dams |
Communities Affected |
Current Situation |
Northern Cape |
None |
||
Free State |
Allemanskraal |
Ventersburg |
13.7% |
Armenia |
Hobhouse |
10.9% |
|
Erfenis |
Theunisen, Brandfort, Bultfontein |
9.3% |
|
Fiak-Patso |
Qwaqwa |
17.4% |
|
Groothoek |
Mangaung |
0% |
|
Kalkforntein |
Koffiefontein, Luckhoff, Oppermansgronde, Jacobsdal, Fauresmith, Jaggersfontein. |
6.2% |
|
Knellpoort |
Bloemfontein, Thaba Nchu, Botsabelo. |
33.4% |
|
Koppies |
Koppies, Vijoenskroon |
39.4% |
|
Krugersdrift |
Bloemfontein, Thaba Nchu, Botsabelo |
7% |
|
Rustfontein |
Bloemfontein, Thaba Nchu, Botsabelo |
20.5% |
|
Tierpoort |
Bloemfontein, Thaba Nchu, Botsabelo |
0% |
|
Mpumalanga |
Lomati |
Bosfontein, Schuzendal, Magogeni, Mananga, Mgobodi, Dludluma, Amsterdam, Volksrust, Umjindi, Nkomazi, Nkomazi, Mkhondo, Pixley ka Isaka |
Dry |
Mbambiso |
Dry |
||
Mbuzini |
Dry |
||
Gabosch |
Dry |
||
Skuilhoek |
Dry |
||
KwaZulu-Natal |
Harding |
Harding area |
Below 30 % |
Umzinto |
Scottburg, Kelso, Pennington, Umdoni, Sezela. |
100% |
|
Dumbe |
Greytown, Ixopo, Kokstad, Harding, Port Shepstone, Hluhluwe, Glencoe, Hattingh Spruit, Dundee, Nquthu, Msinga, eDumbe, Hlabisa, Mbazwana, Ingwavuma, Ballito Maphumulo, KwaDukuza, Mthubathuba, KwaMsane, St Lucia, Vryheid, Ulundi, Eshowe, Melmoth, Nongoma |
0% |
|
Vuna |
0% |
||
Melmorth |
0% |
||
Donald Mchardy |
0% |
||
Prestine Pan |
0% |
||
Velrdruk |
0% |
||
Tom Worthington |
0% |
||
Bloemfeld |
0% |
||
Lake Merthley |
Below 30% |
||
Hazelmere |
Tongaat Durban North |
34.1% |
|
Eastern Cape |
Dutywa |
Golfcourse dam, Mputi&Ngxakaxa Dam |
20% on average |
Aliwal North |
Orange River ran dry |
River flowing normally again |
|
Lady Grey |
Lady Grey Dam |
50% |
|
Maclear |
Aucamp dam & Town Dam |
30% |
|
Mount Fletcher |
Mount Fletcher Dam |
Full, but 70% silted |
|
Dordrecht |
Dordrecht Dam |
Still very low- exact level not gauged. |
|
Matatiele |
Mountain Dam |
20% - exact level not gauged. Connected pipeline to Mountain Lake, tankering. |
|
Ngeleni |
Nzwakazi Dam |
Still very low- exact level not gauged. |
|
North West |
Swartruggens |
Borelelo, Ipelegeng, Glaudia, Atamelang, Mathibestad, Khunotswane, Ganyesa, Pomfret, Morokweng, Ga-maloka, Tshidilamolomo, Setlagole, Lekoko, Makhubung, Majemantsho,Lomanyaneng, Phitsane, Masutle, Motswedi, Rietpan, Ntsweletsoku, Setete, Welbedatch, Letsopa, Geysdorp, Khunwana, Sannieshof, Delareyville, Taung, Karelstad, Diplankeng, Lokgabeng, Mathanthanyaneng, Gamokake, Lothwanyeng |
0.3% |
Molatedi |
7.2% |
||
Disaneng |
35% |
||
Koster |
37.9% |
||
Madikwe |
22.7% |
||
Marico Bosveld |
18.9% |
||
Pella |
41.47% |
||
Wentzel |
0.1% |
||
Sehujwane |
34% |
||
Lindleyspoort |
2.7% |
||
Gauteng |
None |
||
Limpopo |
Thapane/Mogoboya |
Nwamitwa, Bolobedu and Modjadji |
0% |
Western Cape |
None |
31 March 2016 - NW245
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:
1 (a)Whether she and/or her department 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? NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NO: 245(NW249E) PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO:2-2016 OF 19 FEBRUARY 2016 MS S H.O Hlophe (EFF) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION: (a)Whether she and/or her department 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? UNQUOTE REPLY: (i)The number of times her Department used advertising space in The New Age were as follows: (aaa)2012/2013: None (bbb)2013/2014:None (ccc)2014/2015:None Thus no advertising space was used on The New Age. (ii)The amount that her Department spent advertising space in The New Age were as follows: (aaa)2012/2013: None (bbb)2013/2014:None (ccc)2014/2015:None No money spent as there was no advertising space used in The New Age
Reply:
(i) The number of times her Department used advertising space in The New Age were as follows:
(aaa) 2012/2013: None
(bbb) 2013/2014: None
(ccc) 2014/2015: None
Thus no advertising space was used on The New Age.
(ii) The amount that her Department spent advertising space in The New Age were as follows:
(aaa) 2012/2013: None
(bbb) 2013/2014: None
(ccc) 2014/2015: None
No money spent as there was no advertising space used in The New Age
31 March 2016 - NW475
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)(a) What is the (i) budget and (ii) cost to date of the construction of the 20 megaliter per day water purification plant in the Madibeng Local Municipality in North West, (b) when will the specified plant be completed and (c) at what estimated cost; (2) whether the cost of building the specified plant has increased against the original budget since construction started; if so, what are the (a) amount and (b) reasons in each case; (3) whether the specified municipality is contributing financially to the construction of the specified plant; if not, why not; if so, what (a) amount and (b) are the further relevant details; (4) whether the specified municipality has sufficient funds available to assist in funding the construction of the specified plant; if not, (a) why not and (b) how will the construction of the specified plant be completed; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i) The budget allocation for the upgrade of Brits Water Treatment Works (WTW) is R60 million.
(1)(a)(ii) The expenditure to date is R36 million.
(1)(b) The first module is envisaged to be completed by July 2016 and overall project completion is August 2018.
(1)(c) The estimated cost for the first module is R 93 million and overall project estimate cost is R800 million.
(2) No, the cost has not increased.
(2) (a) Falls away.
(2) (b) Falls away
(3) The Madibeng Local Municipality is not providing financial support due to financial constraint.
(3)(a Falls away.
(3)(b) Falls away.
(4)(a) The funding is enough to carryover the construction, for the completion of module 1 upgrade.
(4)(b) The construction will be done in phases until completion.
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31 March 2016 - NW369
Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to President Jacob G Zuma’s undertaking in his State of the Nation Address delivered on 12 February 2015, that the Government will set aside 30% of appropriate categories of state procurement for purchasing from Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs), co-operatives, as well as township and rural enterprises, what percentage of the total procurement of (a) his department and (b) every entity reporting to him went to (i) SMMEs and (ii) co-operatives from 1 April 2015 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?
Reply:
a) The public sector procurement system, Local Government Information System (LOGIS) and Standard Bid Documents, as utilised by the Department does not make provision to identify information on Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs), cooperatives, township and rural enterprises. It is therefore not possible for the Department and National Skills Fund at this stage to provide the information as requested above.
b) At the time of compilation, twenty of the twenty-five entities responded to the request for information.
Public Entity |
|
|
|
39% |
0% |
|
17% |
0% |
|
16% |
0% |
|
72% |
23% |
|
90% |
0% |
|
58% |
0% |
|
31% |
0% |
|
49% |
0% |
|
47% |
0% |
|
80% |
0% |
|
15% |
0% |
|
28% |
0% |
|
98% |
0% |
|
11% |
0% |
|
60% |
40% |
|
59% |
0% |
|
43% |
0% |
|
57% |
0% |
|
70% |
0% |
|
23% |
0% |
Compiler/contact persons: Messrs T Tredoux and L Kearns
Ext: 5079 and 6181
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 369 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
31 March 2016 - NW318
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 2583 on 4 August 2015, the Government has taken any further action to secure the release of Mr Stephen McGowan; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the relevant details of the action that the Government intends to take in order to secure his release; if so, (i) what are the relevant details of the further action the Government took in order to secure his release since her reply and (ii) when is he expected to be released?
Reply:
a) Yes, Government through various Departments has continued to engage the Government of Mali to seek its assistance in securing the release of Mr Stephen McGowan.
(b) (i) Government will continue its Diplomatic efforts through its Bilateral Operations and in Multilateral Fora to drum up support for and seek assistance in securing the release of Mr Stephen McGowan.
(ii) It is not possible to set timeframes regarding the outcome of efforts being employed to seek the release of Mr Stephen McGowan.
31 March 2016 - NW198
Mncwango, Mr MA to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether her 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:
No. The Department is in the process of implementing the new organisational structure approved during the 2015/16 financial year. Therefore posts to be frozen as a result of the cost containment measures announced by Cabinet are still to be determined.
31 March 2016 - NW319
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1) Whether she is aware of the critical water shortages in Vryheid in the AbaQulusi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal; if not, why not; if so, what steps is (a) she and (b) the specified municipality taking to address the critical water shortages in the specified municipality; (2) (a) what were the levels of the (i) Klipfontein Dam, (ii) Grootgewacht Dam and (iii) Bloemveld Dam at (aa) 30 November 2015, (bb) 31 December 2015 and (cc) 31 January 2015 and (b) what are the levels in each case as at 15 February 2016; (3) why has water from the Grootgewacht Dam not been released in time to feed the feeder dams; (4) whether the water piped to the residents of Vryheid are safe to drink given that the feeder dam levels are so low; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a) Yes, I am aware of the water challenges faced by the Vryheid (Abaqulisi Local Municipality (LM) within the Zululand District Municipality (DM).
(1)(b) My Department, after the 2014 drought declaration has allocated R39 693 million to the Zululand DM to address the drought to all its local municipalities which included Abaqulusi LM. The Zululand DM identified the following interventions to address the critical water shortages in the Abaqulusi LM:
- Drilling of new boreholes and refurbishment of existing boreholes
- Refurbishment of existing water schemes
- Springs protection and
- Water tankering
These interventions are currently underway to address the drought under the Abaqulusi LM and can be summarized as follows:
Drilling of new boreholes and refurbishment of existing boreholes: An existing borehole in Vryheid has been successfully refurbished and people are fetching water from this borehole during the day. Since the drought began, a number of new boreholes have been successfully drilled by the Zululand DM with the aim of augmenting the supply in the various rural water supply schemes. A total number of 7 new boreholes are planned specifically for the Abaqulusi LM and all have already been drilled and tested. The contractors have recently been appointed for equipping the boreholes with hand pumps and are currently undertaking this task.
Refurbishment of existing water schemes: Excellent progress has been made in regards to the refurbishment of existing water supply schemes; R17.5 million has been set aside by my Department for these much needed urgent refurbishments, of which the Zululand DM have expended at least R12.5 million. Four of the water schemes are nearly complete and the Odushwini Water Supply Scheme is at 20% completion, it is estimated to be completed by the end of May 2016.
Springs: Four springs have been identified in the Abaqulusi LM for protection and developing by the Zululand DM, using the DWS existing funding. The installation of 10 000l Jojo tanks and reticulation from the tanks to standpipes will be undertaken. The contractors were appointed in the late October 2015 and this work is being fast tracked to be completed by middle March 2016.
Water Tankering: The Abaqulusi LM owns two water tanker trucks and as such, struggles to service the vast areas of the Abaqulusi LM that are without formal water supply. DWS has approved the business plan and had budgeted R 4,123 million for the 7 tankers hired by the Zululand DM to supply water to severely affected areas within its 5 LMs. The Zululand DM confirms that at least two of their tankers were being sent to assist in parts of the Abaqulusi LM periodically.
Further to this, on 19 February 2016 the Zululand DM has allocated R3, 78 Million to Abaqulusi LM to deal with the current drought. The Department of Water and Sanitation, through its Branch: National Water Resource Infrastructure has also made 20 (5000 litres) JoJo tanks available to be used in Vryheid Town when the reticulated water is limited during the restricted period. The department has also set up the committee to monitor the drought situation in the Abaqulusi LM which is currently taking place weekly.
(2) Refer to the table below for the level of dam for the specified periods.
Name of Dam |
30 November 2015 |
31 December 2015 |
31 January 2015 |
as at 15 February 2016 |
Klipfontein Dam |
22, 46%, |
20, 39% |
19, 88% |
21, 14% |
Grootgewacht Dam |
96% |
96% |
96% |
92% |
Bloemveld Dam |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
(3) The Grootgewacht Dam is reserved as a backup resource, when the other resources including the Klipfontein Dam are completely unavailable.
(4) Piped water for Vryheid is safe for human consumption as it goes through water treatment process to meet drinking standard prior to distribution.
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31 March 2016 - NW371
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
(1) (a) What percentage of the total procurement of (a) her department and (b) every entity reporting to her went to (i) SMMEs and (ii) co-operatives from 1 April 2015 up to the latest specified date for which information is available? NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NO: 371(NW383E) PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO: 2-2016 OF 19 FEBRUARY 2016 MS J Edwards (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION: (a) What percentage of the total procurement of (a) her department and (b) every entity reporting to her went to (i) SMMEs and (ii) co-operatives from 1 April 2015 up to the latest specified date for which information is available? UNQUOTE REPLY: (i)The percentage of the total procurement that her Department spent on SMME and Co-operatives from April 2015 up to latest date is as follows: DIRCO (i) SMME: 22.90% (ii) Co-operatives: 6.65% None
Reply:
(i) The percentage of the total procurement that her Department spent on SMME and Co-operatives from April 2015 up to latest date is as follows:
a) DIRCO
(i) SMME : 22.90%
(ii) Co-operatives : 6.65%
b) None
31 March 2016 - NW264
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether she and/or her department 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:
a) Yes, my Department did buy advertising space in The New Age. Refer to the table below for the break down per financial year.
Financial Year |
Number of times |
Amount |
(a) 2012/13 |
Once (1) |
R97 723.08 |
(b) 2013/14 |
Five (5) |
R 175 091.40 |
(c) 2014/15 |
Thirteen (13) |
R 953 887.97 |
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31 March 2016 - NW427
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
(1) What steps has the Government taken to prevent the volatile situation in Burundi from escalating; (2) what is the Government’s position on the decision by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union not to intervene in Burundi; (3) what is the Government’s position on the deployment of a peacekeeping force to Burundi?
Reply:
- South Africa is concerned about the security situation in Burundi and that the Government has called for an inclusive dialogue that would include all the relevant stakeholders. As a former mediator in Burundi, South Africa supports the EAC-led mediation and remains ready and will continue to support the people of Burundi to achieve stability and development.
- There is no African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) decision not to intervene in Burundi.
- South Africa is a member of the AUPSC and therefore South Africa was part of the AU Council that took a decision not to deploy the African Prevention and Protection Mission in Burundi (MAPROBU) because it was felt it would be premature to send such a force to Burundi. Instead, the AU Council decided to lend its support to the political dialogue process led by the President of Uganda, hence the decision to dispatch an AU High Level delegation led by South Africa to engage the Government of Burundi and all relevant stakeholders on the need to start the inclusive political dialogue, end violence and facilitate the return of refugees.
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31 March 2016 - NW223
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
Has her department awarded any contracts to companies indirectly or directly owned by certain persons (names furnished) in the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 financial years; if so, in each specified financial year, (i) how many times were such contracts awarded and (ii) for what amount? NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NO:223(NW224E) PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO: 2-2016 OF 19 FEBRUARY 2016 MR S.P Mhlongo (EFF) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION: Has her department awarded any contracts to companies indirectly or directly owned by certain persons (names furnished) in the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 financial years; if so, in each specified financial year, (i) how many times were such contracts awarded and (ii) for what amount? UNQUOTE REPLY: (i)The number of times her Department awarded the contracts to the companies indirectly or directly owed by certain persons: No awards were made to certain persons. (aaa)2012/2013: None (bbb)2013/2014:None (ccc)2014/2015:None (ii)The amount that her Department spent on contracts awarded to the companies indirectly or directly owed by certain persons: No money spent as there were no awards made to certain persons. (aaa)2012/2013: None (bbb)2013/2014:None (ccc)2014/2015:None
Reply:
(i) The number of times her Department awarded the contracts to the companies indirectly or directly owed by certain persons: No awards were made to certain persons.
(aaa) 2012/2013: None
(bbb) 2013/2014: None
(ccc) 2014/2015: None
(ii) The amount that her Department spent on contracts awarded to the companies indirectly or directly owed by certain persons: No money spent as there were no awards made to certain persons.
(aaa) 2012/2013: None
(bbb) 2013/2014: None
(ccc) 2014/2015: None
31 March 2016 - NW477
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1) (a) When will the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project be completed, (b) at what cost, (c) how will the second phase be funded and (d) who has been appointed as (i) the construction company and (ii) consultant engineers; (2) what was the original (a) cost and (b) completion date of the second phase of the specified project; (3) whether a certain person (name furnished) is still South Africa’s Chief Delegate in terms of the specified project in the Kingdom of Lesotho; if not, (a) why not, (b) who replaced her in this position and (c) who appointed the new delegate?
Reply:
(1)(a) The expected delivery date of water to Gauteng is December 2024.
(1)(b) The cost at completion is expected to be R22.9 billion. This includes contingencies, escalations and exchange rate fluctuations.
(1)(c) The second phase will be funded through raising bonds in the market for which Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA), as the funding agency, has National Treasury approval.
(1)(d)(i) Construction contractors have not been appointed yet.
(1)(d)(ii) Consulting engineers have not been appointed yet.
(2)(a) The original cost based on a feasibility study dated 2007 was R6.6 billion. The amount did not include contingencies, escalations and exchange rate fluctuations.
(2)(b) The original completion date for Lesotho Highland Water Project (LHWP) Phase II was 2019.
(3) No, Dr Zodwa Dlamini is not the Republic of South Africa’s (RSA) Chief Delegate for the Lesotho Highland Water Commission (LHWC).
(3)(a) Dr Dlamini was replaced in December 2015.
(3)(b) The Republic of South Africa’s Chief Delegate is Mr. Bhekizwe Nkosi who was appointed in December 2015.
(3)(c) I have appointed the new delegate.
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30 March 2016 - NW646
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
In view of Eskom’s announcement in August that it is seeking a R2 billion penalty from Glencore’s Optimum Coal, which is now bought by a certain company (name furnished), for supplying poor quality coal which has resulted in poor performance, whether Eskom initiated processes to penalise Optimum Coal; if not, why not; if so, how far is the process? NW761E
Reply:
Yes, Eskom initiated a process to penalise Optimum Coal (OC). Eskom issued a summons against OC on 5 August 2015 whereupon OC’s attorneys informed Eskom that OC commenced business rescue proceedings on 1 August 2015. Eskom’s claim for penalties remains valid and enforceable upon the close of transaction whereafter it will enforce all the remedies open to its ex lege to enforce the claim. Eskom’s position has been made clear to all parties in the business rescue proceedings.
29 March 2016 - NW321
Lovemore, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(a) When, (b) by whom, and (c) why was the decision made to halt the compilation and publication of the annual State of the Public Service report?
Reply:
(a) The decision was made in 2014 after publication of the last Report on the State of the Public Service.
(b) The decision was made by the Public Service Commission.
(c) The decision was made in order to review the work of the Public Service Commission in this area and also for consultation with relevant stakeholders on the values and principles in relation to section 195 of the Constitution, which have a bearing on the Report.
29 March 2016 - NW526
Oosthuizen, Mr GC to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
With reference to the rules of the Public Service Commission (PSC) dealing with meeting procedures, (a) how does the PSC deal with the leadership of meetings in the absence of the Chairperson and/or Deputy Chairperson, (b) when were the specified rules adopted, (c) when were the relevant sections of the rules that deal with vacancies in the leadership of the PSC last revised and (d) what is the exact wording of the sections that deal with the absence of the Chairperson and/or Deputy Chairperson during PSC meetings.
Reply:
(a) Section 196 (2) of the Constitution provides that the Public Service Commission (PSC) must be regulated by national legislation. The PSC Act in section 11 (c) provides for the PSC to make Rules as to the manner in which meetings of the PSC shall be convened, the procedure to be followed at those meetings and the conduct of its business, the quorum at those meetings, and the manner in which minutes of those meetings shall be kept. Provision is therefore made in the prevailing legislation for the PSC to make Rules to ensure that the standard of our own internal deliberations and decision-making processes meet the tests of accountability, transparency and responsiveness.
The PSC’s Governance Rules provide for operational functioning of its various governance structures, as well as the secretariat function. The Governance Rules take due consideration to the second Certification judgment of the amended text of the Constitution[1] which held that the PSC Commissioners will have joint responsibility for the work that it does. It provides that the Chairperson must provide overall leadership to the PSC, ensuring its effectiveness in all aspects of its role without limiting the principle of joint responsibility for the PSC’s decisions.
The Governance Rules provide for a variety of meetings. The Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson only leads the Plenary, which is the highest decision making body of the PSC. The Plenary is constituted by the 14 Commissioners. Plenary meetings are held on a quarterly basis. These meetings are held on dates determined in advance. Plenary meetings are convened and Chaired by the Chairperson or, if the Chairperson is absent or unavailable, by the Deputy Chairperson. If both are unavailable to chair a Plenary meeting or part of a meeting, nothing in the law or in the Rules prohibits the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson to request a Commissioner to chair the meeting in their stead.
In order to execute the PSC’s mandate, subcommittees are established in the form of Specialist Teams. Each Specialist Team assigns a Convenor from amongst the Commissioners to coordinate and Chair the operations of the Specialist Team. The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson serve on Specialist Teams in their capacity as Commissioners.
The Specialist Teams provide strategic oversight on the key performance areas of the PSC and make findings and recommendations on behalf of the PSC in line with the Delegations Frameworks, providing for the delegation of powers by the PSC to provincially based commissioners as envisaged in section 11 (b) of the Act and the delegation of powers and assignment of duties by the PSC to Commissioners as envisaged in section 13 of the PSC Act.
Working committees of Specialist Teams in the form of panels are established to deal with decision-making in respect of investigations in terms of section 196 (4)(f) of the Constitution, in line with the Governance Rules and the Delegations Frameworks mentioned above.
(b) The specified rules were adopted in March 2005. Amendments to the Governance Rules were adopted in February 2015 and implemented with effect from 01 April 2015.
(c) There are no Rules in relation to the management of vacancies. However, the process for appointment of Commissioners is prescribed in section 196 (7) of the Constitution, read with section 4 of the PSC Act, which state that:
- Five nationally based commissioners are appointed by the President in terms of section 196(7)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), following the approval of the National Assembly after a public notice process and a recommendation by a committee of the National Assembly.
- One commissioner for each province is appointed by the President in terms of section 196(7) (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), in the PSC following a nomination by the Premier of the province after a public notice process and a recommendation by a committee of the provincial legislature and approved by that legislature.
(d) Rule E.1 (b) of the Governance Rules provide that “Plenary meetings are convened and chaired by the Chairperson or, if the Chairperson is absent or unavailable, by the Deputy Chairperson.” This Rule must be read in conjunction with section 11 (c) of the PSC Act, the Certification Judgements, as well as the Delegations Frameworks, providing for the delegation of powers by the PSC to provincially based commissioners as envisaged in section 11 (b) of the Act and the delegation of powers and assignment of duties by the PSC to Commissioners as envisaged in section 13 of the PSC Act.
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Certification of the amended text of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Case CCT 37/96) ↑
29 March 2016 - NW617
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether the second phase of his department’s land audit has been completed; if not, why not; if so, (a) when it was complete and (b) when it will be publicised; (2) whether the report contains the (a) race, (b) nationality and (c) gender of the land owners in South Africa; if not, why not; if so, which sources were used to establish the criteria?
Reply:
(1) No. The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is currently in the process of finalising the land audit report.
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- Falls away.
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- Once it is tabled or presented to Cabinet.
(2) (a) Yes.
- No. The report will contain the country of origin of land owners.
- Yes. Country of origin and gender were sourced from the population register and the race from Statistics South Africa.