Questions and Replies
07 November 2016 - NW2302
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) his department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to him were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?
Reply:
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Department of Mineral Resources |
aa) |
bb) |
cc) |
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1 |
Mining permit application |
Objection of mining permit application |
11/10/2016 |
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i)Dept |
2 |
Prospecting right application |
Unfair administrative procedures in processing mining right application |
11/10/2016 |
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3 |
Corruption on the issuing of mining permit |
Investigation into allegations of corruption on the issuing of mining permit |
23/02/2016 |
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4 |
Stationery procurement |
Irregular expenditure relating to procurement of stationery |
15/12/2015 |
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5 |
Mining permit |
Incorrectly allocated mining permit |
13/10/2015 |
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6 |
Mining permit application |
Irregular proof of submission of documents |
13/10/2015 |
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7 |
Mining permit application |
Alleged conflict of interest |
13/10/2015 |
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8 |
Fraud and corruption |
Fraudulent blasting certificates. |
28/07/2015 |
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9 |
Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (MMCC) |
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07/11/2014 |
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10 |
Corruption |
Allegations of irregular appointment |
10/06/2014 |
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11 |
Corruption |
Abuse of GG vehicles |
12/05/2014 |
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12 |
Theft |
Theft and loss of cash |
12/03/2014 |
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13 |
Irregular award of ICT Infrastructure |
Allegations of irregular award of ICT Infrastructure |
20/01/2012 |
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aa) |
bb) |
cc) |
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ii)Entities |
Council for Geoscience |
Fraud |
Recruitment process (mispresentation of qualifications) |
30/10/2014 |
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Contravention of Supply Chain Management regulations |
Procurement irregularities |
28/02/2014 |
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Contravention of Supply Chain Management Practice Note |
Collusion of suppliers |
18/05/2016 |
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South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator |
Report on the contravention of ICT policy |
Misconduct |
31/12/2011 |
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Corruption/fraud investigation |
Alleged misconduct |
24/03/2014 |
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Disclosure of confidential information |
Misconduct |
28/05/2015 |
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Mine Health and Safety Council |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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MINTEK |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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South African Diamond Trader |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-………………/………………/2016
04 November 2016 - NW2250
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether any criminal charges have been laid against any (a) employee and/or (b) former employee of the Universal Service Access Agency of South Africa for (i) supply chain management irregularities and/or (ii) any other irregularity in the procurement process of government subsidised set-top boxes; if not, why not; if so, what are the (aa) names of each person charged to date and (bb) charges in each case?
Reply:
The Department of Communications commissioned an investigation conducted by the National Treasury on the procurement process of Set Top Boxes (STBs) and other associated accessories. No criminal charges have been laid against any employee and/or former employee of the Universal Service Access Agency of South Africa as the report is being processed. The department is, however, working with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS), as USAASA reports to Parliament via the DTPS, in considering actions to be taken based on the recommendations entailed in the report. .
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
04 November 2016 - NW2251
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Communications
Has her department concluded drawing up a comprehensive budget for submission to the National Treasury of all the anticipated costs to be incurred by (a) her department and (b) (i) government entities and (ii) their suppliers for the completion of the digital migration process until analogue switch-off; if not, what is the reason for the delay in the completion of the specified budget; if so, (aa) on what date was it submitted to the National Treasury and (bb) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
(a) The department has together with entities, namely, Universal Service Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) and South African Post Office (SAPO) accompanied by the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) in August and September 2016 approached National Treasury to discuss the funding issues of the project. Funding is required for the Programme Management Office (PMO), Public and Consumer Awareness, Contact Centre, Dual Illumination, Set-top-boxes and related accessories such as antennae and satellite dishes as well as for installations. The department is in the process of facilitating the compilation of funding requirements with entities to submit to National Treasury in November 2016.
(b) (ii) Suppliers are not involved in the submission of funding requirements to National Treasury.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
04 November 2016 - NW2226
Kohler, Ms D to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(a) How many Special Investigating Unit investigations are currently being conducted into the Department of Public Works in each province, (b) what is the reason for each of the specified investigations and (c) by what date is each of the specified investigations expected to be finalised?
Reply:
- The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is currently conducting investigations authorised under four (4) proclamations involving the Department of Public Works (DPW). Details of the investigations are provided in the table below:
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PROCLAMATION |
PROVINCE |
REASONS FOR THE INVESTIGATIONS |
EXPECTED DATE TO BE FINALISED |
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Western Cape |
The Investigation relates to the refurbishment of ministerial homes in and around Cape Town at allegedly vastly inflated costs. The Proclamation concerned confines the investigation to: (i) the procurement of goods and services; and (ii) unauthorized, irregular and/or fruitless and wasteful expenditure incurred in relation to the DPW projects listed in the two (2) Proclamations. |
31 March 2017 |
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2. Proclamation No. R59 of 2014 dated 27 August 2014 |
National Department of Public Works |
1. Procurement and Administration of leases which is not fair, competitive, transparent, equitable or cost effective; 2. Irregularities, malpractices or mal-administration in the affairs of DPW; 3. Any related unauthorized, irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditure; 4. Theft, fraud and/or corruption by private individuals/landlords; and 5. Procurement irregularities relating to service providers. Currently, 649 leases are under investigation out of a total of 2 176 leases. The provincial breakdown is as follows: (i) Eastern Cape – 142; (ii) Western Cape – 48; (iii) Mpumalanga – 105; (iv) Free State – 100; (v) Kwa-Zulu Natal – 54; (vi) Gauteng – 136; (vii) North-West – 37; and (viii) Mthatha – 27. |
March 2018 |
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3.Proclamation No. R38 of 2010 |
Gauteng |
(i) Allegations of irregular Supply Chain Management award in terms of Section 217 of the Constitution as well as fruitless and wasteful expenditure; and (ii) A lease investigation where we are in negotiations with the current landlord and DPW on overpayments to the landlord both in Gauteng. |
Based on these matters (civil proceedings), SIU cannot anticipate the end date. |
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4. Proclamation No. R27 of 2015 |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
(i) Allegations of irregular appointment of service provider - 4 matters; (ii) Allegations of fruitless and wasteful expenditure - 1 matter; (iii) Allegations of fraud and corruption - 3 matters; and (iv) Allegations of conflict of interest - 420 matters. |
September 2017 |
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Western Cape |
(i) Allegations of fraud and corruption - 2 matters; and (ii) Allegations of conflict of interest - 230 matters. |
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Eastern Cape |
Allegations of conflict of interest - 344 matters |
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Pretoria Office |
(i) Allegations of "cover quoting" - 7 matters; (ii) Allegations of irregularities in the Security Project - 1 matter; (iii) Allegations of irregular expenditures during the 2014/15 regularity audit - 1 matter; (iv) Allegations of fraud and corruption - 2 matters; and (v) Allegations of conflict of interest – 2 705 matters. |
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Bloemfontein Office |
(i) Allegations of poor service and non-delivery by service providers - 23 matters; (ii) Fraud and corruption - 1 matter; (iii) Allegations of conflict of interest - 677 matters; and (iv) Assisting the Hawks on 6 matters. |
04 November 2016 - NW2262
Rabotapi, Mr MW to ask the Minister of Communications
With reference to her reply to question 2002 on 6 October 2016, did her department pledge an amount of R3 million to support the Thank You SABC music concert held at the Orlando Stadium on 10 September 2016; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Department of Communications did not pledge any amount to support the Thank You SABC music concert held at the Orlando Stadium on 10 September 2016.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
04 November 2016 - NW2282
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
(1)(a) On what date was Mr Hlaudi Motsoeneng reappointed as the Group Executive of Corporate Affairs of the SA Broadcasting Corporation, (b) who held the specified position before the reappointment of the specified person, (c) to which position was the former group executive of corporate affairs moved and (d) what are the full details of all processes followed to make both of the specified appointments; (2) Whether the position of group executive of corporate affairs was advertised prior to the person’s reappointment; if not, why not; if so, will she furnish Ms V van Dyk with a copy of all advertisements in this regard? NW2614E
Reply:
The questions relate to questions that are part of the terms of reference into the parliamentary hearing in terms of section 15A (b) and therefore dealing with the question now will be tantamount to anticipating the said inquiry which is led by Parliament.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
04 November 2016 - NW2288
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) her department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to her were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?
Reply:
(i) Department of Communications (DoC)
(a) N/A
(b) External forensic audit initiated in the 2015/16 financial year.
(bb) The DoC commissioned an investigation through the National Treasury on the procurement processes of set top boxes.
(cc) The investigation has been concluded in March 2016.
Government Communications and Information System
(a) Internal audit investigation into subsistence and travel claims for one of its employees, June 2011.
(b) National Treasury (external to GCIS), forensic investigation into the appointment of a service providers for the census 2011 campaign, November 2012.
(ii) Entities
Brand South Africa (BSA)
(a) N/A
(b) External forensic audit in the 2014/15 financial year.
(aa) N/A
(bb) To investigate whether any fraudulent activities took place on the reported irregular expenditure of R10 738 735.
(cc) 11 November 2014.
Film and Publication Board (FPB)
(a) N/A
(b) N/A
(aa) N/A
(bb) N/A
(cc) N/A
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
(a) N/A
(b) An external forensic investigator was appointed.
(aa) N/A
(bb) To investigate the bid administration functions and processes followed at ICASA in the 2011/12 and 2012/13 financial years.
(cc) The report was successfully concluded and adopted by Council of the Authority on 31 March 2015.
Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA)
(a) No
(b) Yes
(aa) N/A
(bb) Corruption and Maladministration
(cc) 2013
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
The SABC is unfortunately not at liberty to disclose such information as it either refers to personal information of the SABC employees and or commercial transactions of third parties.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
[A] DIRECTOR GENERAL
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
04 November 2016 - NW2292
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Energy
Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) her department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to her were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?
Reply:
(a)(b)(i)(ii) Since 1 January 2009 to date the Department and all its entities with the exception of CEF reported no forensic investigation conducted for both internally and externally.
(ii) CEF, Yes
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(aa) Name |
(bb) Subject Matter |
(cc) Date of Conclusion |
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PetroSA |
i. Forensic Accounting Investigation into alleged irregular activities or misconduct by certain top ranking officials which include allegations about irregular tender practices at PetroSA. |
4 March 2010 |
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ii. Forensics Investigation into possible irregularities and/or fraud within the Corporate Social Investment (“CSI”) department. |
18 October 2010 |
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iii. Probity final report PetroSA. |
April 2013 |
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iv. Review of a possible fruitless and wasteful and/or irregular expenditure |
October 2013 |
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v. Scope extension: Review of a possible fruitless and wasteful and/or irregular expenditure. |
June 2013 |
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vi. Investigation into allegations of irregularities regarding the acquisition by PetroSA of the shares of Sabre Oil and Gas. |
November 2013 |
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vii. Forensic Investigation into the circumstances behind the decision to continue drilling the FO-12 pilot well in the Ikhwezi field development plan. |
September 2015 |
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viii. Independent investigation into the performance of PetroSA for the financial year ended 31 March 2015; and more specifically PetroSA’s R14.5 billion impairment charge. |
November 2015 |
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Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA) |
ix. Forensic Investigation into allegations arising from a whistle blower report |
11 November 2010 |
04 November 2016 - NW2253
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Communications
a) How many government-sponsored set-top boxes have been installed since her reply to question 685 on 24 May 2016 to date, and (b) what is the detailed breakdown of the (i) municipal areas and (ii) provinces where the specified set-top boxes were installed; (2) Whether all of the specified set-top boxes that were installed are Direct to the Home set-top boxes; if not, what is the total number of the specified set-top boxes that are Digital Terrestrial Television set-top boxes; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)
(a) A total of 22,387 STBs have been issued, installed and service activated as at 31 October 2016
(b) (i) (ii) Attached is a spreadsheet showing the municipal areas and provinces.
(2) A total of Direct To Home (DTH) STBs installed as at 31 October 2016 is 14,143 and Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) are 8,244. Refer to attached spreadsheet for details.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
04 November 2016 - NW2279
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether she has met with the (a) board of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and/or (b) senior executives of the SABC to discuss the (i) redeployment of the former chief operating officer of the SABC, Mr H Motsoeneng, to the position of Group Executive of Corporate Affairs and (ii) current affairs of the SABC; if not, why not; if so, what was the (aa) date and (bb) contents of the specified meetings?
Reply:
No, the Minister has not met with the Board of the SABC to discuss the redeployment of Mr Motsoeneng.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
04 November 2016 - NW2252
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 126 on 27 February 2016, any plans have been put in place to issue a regulation to amend the Broadcasting Act, Act 4 of 1999, as amended, to waive the requirement for recipients of government set-top boxes to be in possession of valid television licences; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the specified plans?
Reply:
I would like to draw your attention, honourable Shinn, to my Budget Vote speech where I mentioned that “together with the SABC management we have since resolved to delink the TV license requirement from the STB subsidy registration process”. No mention was made of a decision to waive the law.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
04 November 2016 - NW2281
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the (a) Chief Financial Officer, (b) Chief Operations Officer and (c) Chief Executive Officer of the SA Broadcasting Corporation received performance bonuses in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what amount did each of the specified officers receive in each of the specified financial years?
Reply:
The information regarding the performance bonuses can be referred to the Annual Reports for the respective years.
Note that the SABC has not yet implemented the performance management review therefore would not be in a position to pay performance bonuses.
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE
03 November 2016 - NW2315
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) his department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to him were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?
Reply:
(i) Department of Tourism
(a) None
(b) External forensic reports as indicated below:
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(aa) Investigated Project Name |
(bb)Subject Matter |
(cc) Date of Conclusion |
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Tshakuma Heritage and Conference Centre |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
19 July 2011; further bank account analysis report issued on 2 September 2013 |
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Wild Coast Tourism Development |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
25 July 2011 |
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KZN King Matiwane |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
19 July 2011 |
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Free State and Northern Cape training |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
7 July 2011 |
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FS- Guest House Building in Qwaqwa |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
28 November 2014 |
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FS- Information and Business Centre Project |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
28 November 2014 |
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EC-Lake Gariep Development Project |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
9 October 2014 |
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EC-Lake Gariep and PK Le Roux dam |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
9 October 2014 |
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EC- Rock Art Tourism |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
9 October 2014 |
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EC- Motherwell Eco Tourism Development Project |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
9 October 2014 |
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LP-Mnisi Resort project |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
9 October 2014 |
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Vha Tsonga Cultural Village Project |
Forensic and Financial Investigation |
9 October 2014 |
(ii) South Africa Tourism
(a) None
(b) External forensic report as indicated below:
|
(aa) Name |
(bb) Subject Matter |
(cc)Date of Conclusion |
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Fraud India Office Case |
Fraud case against Country Manager and Finance Manager in India Office |
25 May 2011 |
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Local and International South African Tourism Warehouses Case |
Exhibition Stands and Warehouses |
24 May 2012 |
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Fraud and Corruption Case |
Irregularities in awarding the Lead Agency Tender in 2010 |
14 January 2015 |
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Fraud and Corruption Case |
Possible collusion between suppliers in Nigeria |
6 July 2016 |
03 November 2016 - NW2377
Mulder, Dr CP to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Whether, given the sluggish South African economy and low projected growth, he will consider collecting evidence-based data around economic models that work and that do not work, from some special economic zones, in collaboration with the Minisiter of Labour, attempting to relax labour regulations and in that limited geographic space to determine whether it does not result in more job opportunities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Since the introduction of the new Special Economic Zones Policy and the introduction of a new package of incentives for SEZ investments; the overall investment performance of South Africa’s special economic zones has improved significantly. For example, total secured investments in the 4 operational IDZs increased from R19, 7 billion at the beginning of the 2016 to R41, 2 billion at the end of October 2016. In addition, the total investment commitments from the not yet operational zones (including the newly designated) stands at over R70 billion. The dti is confident that this improved investment performance of South Africa’s special economic zones will soon translate into a stronger contribution to GDP, value-added exports and employment.
In implementing the SEZ Programme, the dti is aware that continuous learning and innovation have to be, and are; central to our efforts to improve the performance of all special economic zones. Therefore, there are lessons from both the domestic and international experiences in the planning, design, development, management and operations of special economic zones. When the time is right, department will review both the SEZ Policy and its instruments; taking into account all the lessons from both the domestic and international experiences.
However, the dti does not have any intention to introduce a different labour market policy in special economic zones. There are no indications that the current labour market policy has negative impact on the performance of our special economic zones.
02 November 2016 - NW2172
Maimane, Mr MA to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What was the total financial cost to the State for all litigation involving the non-security upgrades at the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma’s, private homestead in Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal?
Reply:
The total financial cost to the State for all litigation involving the non-security upgrades at the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma’s, private homestead in Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal is R3 915 625.03
02 November 2016 - NW2304
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) his department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to him were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?
Reply:
The Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation did not have (a) internal or (b) external forensic investigations from the period 1 January 2009 to date. There were no cases that required forensic investigations and therefore there is no (aa) name (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of forensic reports.
SekelaXabiso Consulting (Pty) Ltd was appointed by National Treasury on 12 September 2013 to do Forensic Investigation into the tender process and subsequent appointment of the successful bidder pertaining to tender number 12/09 for Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The response in regard to NYDA is as follows:
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Forensic Report - Nature |
Internal / External |
(aa) Name of the Investigation |
(bb) Subject Matter |
(cc) Date of Conclusion of the Forensic Report |
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During the 2011 financial year, an investigation was initiated by the Public Protector to probe whether the hosting of the World Festival of Youth and Students held in December 2010 had been within the NYDA’s mandate, whether the allocated funds had not been misappropriated and whether the relevant supply chain management prescripts had been followed. |
External |
World Festival of Youth and Students |
Hosting of the World Festival of Youth and Students event had been within the NYDA’s mandate, whether the allocated funds had not been misappropriated and whether the relevant supply chain management prescripts had been followed. |
To date, a final report had not been released by the Public Protector. |
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Account Payable Manager Fraud |
Internal |
Account Payable Fraud |
Diverting funds to her accounts – fraud detection and funds recovery done. |
30 September 2016 Case closed |
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Economic Development DJ project |
Internal |
DJ project |
Supply of young DJ’s with DJ equipment, working capital and related branding |
31 December 2013 Case closed |
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Qualification review |
Internal |
Qualification Audit |
Review of qualification listed on employees CVs |
31 December 2015 Case closed |
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Fraudulent activity in the Group Lending Programme at the East London Branch Office. The report named two specific group loans (Masiqandane and Khanya Group Loans). |
Internal |
Group Loan |
Fraudulent loan |
05 November 2013 Case closed |
01 November 2016 - NW2118
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) How is the role of the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Services different from that of the (i) Council for Higher Education, (ii) Academy of Science of South Africa, (iii) Universities South Africa, (iv) Human Sciences Research Council and (v) National Research Foundation and other institutions which advance research, teaching and learning and (b) what process was followed with regard to the allocation of funds to (i) catalytic projects, (ii) humanities hubs and (iii) BRICS collaborations?
Reply:
(a) The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Services (NIHSS) is a complementary institute to existing institutions but focuses specifically on advancing and strengthening Human and Social Science disciplines in South African universities. This includes assisting universities to realise their potential contribution to the ongoing project of post-colonial and post-apartheid nation-building, national development, the building of a democratic culture and the development of a strong tradition of progressive, empirical and theoretical research. The NIHSS seeks to build relationships with academics in South Africa, Africa and BRICS. Some of the areas of research of the NIHSS may coincide with the interests of other statutory institutions. Practically, the principle of complementarity requires ongoing sustained and regular consultation and cooperation with these institutions. Taking into consideration the mandates, roles and functions of stakeholders such as the Council on Higher Education, Academy of Science of South Africa, Universities South Africa (USAf), Human Sciences Research Council and National Research Foundation, it is the Department’s view that our higher education and research system needs diversity based on a differentiation of visions, focuses and priorities.
USAf is a body that has been established by university management representing South African Universities. Its mandate amongst others is to influence and contribute to policy positions regarding higher education. USAf itself does not conduct research but delegates this function to various stakeholders within the system.
(b) (i) For the 2015/16 financial year, the NIHSS issued a call for Catalytic Research Project proposals on 19 November 2015, with a submission deadline of 18 December 2015. The call was advertised in the Mail & Guardian and on the NIHSS website. Notification was sent to the South African Humanities Deans' Association (SAHUDA) to disseminate to participating institutions. Fifty-three research grant proposals were received from academics in South African higher education institutions. Proposals were internally screened for project and administrative compliance. Internal and external committees reviewed the research proposals against set criteria. The Academic Committee of the Board also reviewed all research proposals.
The outcomes of the review processes were as follows:
- 8 proposals were awarded full funding under the Catalytic Research Programme;
- 10 proposals that showed some potential for becoming catalytic were recommended for seed funding;
- 5 of the successful proposals were considered to be Working Groups and will be funded under the Working Groups for Academic Collaboration programme;
- 9 proposals showed some potential but required further discussions and approval; and
- 21 proposals were not approved for funding.
(ii) Liliesleaf Farm Pilot Humanities Hub was identified in 2014, as part of the Ministerial Special Project phase of the Institute. A closed call for proposals for new Humanities Hubs will be issued in the 2016/17 financial year to heritage sites in South Africa or similar sites. All proposals will be reviewed internally and externally by independent experts in the field.
(iii) All BRICS related collaborations with member countries are discussed at the BRICS Think Tank Council meetings. Research projects funded by the NIHSS in the various BRICS countries are done through an open call and in partnership with similar organisations in the respective BRICS countries.
For the 2015/16 financial year, the NIHSS and Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) issued a joint call for research proposals between South African and Indian researchers in Social Sciences and Humanities. The call for research proposals was advertised on the NIHSS website and sent to universities (Deans Association). The advertisement closed on 15 June 2015 and 16 applications were received in South Africa and 14 in India. The applications were screened for administrative, project compliance and prepared for review. The NIHSS-ICSSR Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) meeting was held on 3 November 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. The NIHSS/ICSSR Joint Research Programme approved 13 projects of which 11 are fully funded projects and 2 will receive seed funding. Five ICSSR applications were approved for funding.
The NIHSS has also been working closely with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) to establish the South African BRICS Think Tank.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Ms P Whittle and Dr D Parker
EXT: 5248/6214
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2118 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
01 November 2016 - NW2127
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether (a) she and/or (b) any provincial Member of the Executive Council has issued any authorisations in terms of section 81(1) of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996, since the commencement of the Act; if not, how is authorisation given for vehicles that do not comply with the Act to travel on roads legally; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(a) Since the commencement of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996; the powers to authorise abnormal vehicles were within the Provincial Member of the Executive Council. In 2010 the National Road Traffic Amendment Act, 2008 (Act No.64 of 2008) was proclaimed. This Amendment Act transferred the functions to issue authorisations for abnormal vehicles to be operated on the public roads from the Provincial Member of the Executive Council to the Minister of Transport.
In terms of Section 81(1), every vehicle that is not compliant with the provisions of the National Road Traffic Act in terms of vehicular dimensions and axle masses must be issued with a principle approval by the Minister of Transport before it is manufactured, purchased or imported. Approvals are granted on a letter from the Department of Transport detailing the vehicle identification number, dimensions and masses of the vehicle concerned.
01 November 2016 - NW2089
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
What amount did (a) her Department and (b) each entity reporting to her spent on advertising on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations (aaa) in the 2015-16 financial year and (bbb) since 1 April 2016?
Reply:
Currently the department’s above-the-line advertising campaigns are placed through the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in compliance with the Cabinet Memorandum No. 1 of 2011 which was adopted on 8 June 2011.
GCIS uses an independent tool to assist in determining the best mediums to procure from for any specific media campaign request. The mediums chosen are based on the Telmar software tools which guide on the best option to propose to a department making the request. This tool is supported by Independent media research analysis based on South African Advertising Research Foundation, TAMS and RAMS complemented by Audit Bureau of circulation data.
From the time the GCIS brought the in-house media buying, it has reaped considerable savings and discounts for Government.
Although the question asks for advertising costs incurred from financial years 2015/16 and from April 2016 to date, advertising is a standard line item in each department’s / entity’s budget, which is approved by Parliament annually.
Government departments and its entities accounts for expenditure by tabling annual reports every year and this document, inclusive of this line item (i.e. advertising) are audited by the Auditor-General, who makes recommendations on any findings. Annual Reports are widely available to the public.
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01 November 2016 - NW2316
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) his department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to him were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?
Reply:
(a)(b) (aa) The Department of Trade and Industry received and completed two hundred and fifty five (255) investigations since 1 January 2009 to date. Of the 255 investigations, sixty one (61) related to the Entities of the dti.
|
Period |
the dti Cases |
Entity Cases |
Total Cases |
|
Jan-Dec 2009 |
37 |
17 |
54 |
|
Jan-Dec 2010 |
49 |
5 |
54 |
|
Jan-Dec 2011 |
26 |
10 |
36 |
|
Jan-Dec 2012 |
23 |
5 |
28 |
|
Jan-Dec 2013 |
20 |
9 |
29 |
|
Jan-Dec 2014 |
19 |
5 |
24 |
|
Jan-Dec 2015 |
13 |
7 |
20 |
|
Jan-Oct 2016 |
7 |
3 |
10 |
|
Total cases |
255 |
(bb) The subject of the forensic audits varied from conflict of interest, fraud, corruption and bribery, irregular and unauthorised expenditure, procurement irregularities, incentive scheme fraud, and alleged unethical behaviour.
(ccc) Two hundred and forty nine (249) cases relating to the period 01 January 2009 to date have been finalised. Six cases relating to the period 01 January 2016 to date are in progress. Certain investigations were outsourced to Grant Thornton, Nexus Forensics, Ubuntu Business Advisory Services (UBAC) and Gobodo Forensic and Investigative Accounting (GFIA). The majority of investigations were conducted by the in-house forensic audit unit within the Internal Audit Chief Directorate at the dti.
(ii)
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(ii) ENTITY |
(aa) Name |
(bb) Subject matter |
(cc) Dates of conclusion |
(a) Internal |
(b) External |
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NRCS |
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1. Investigation into possible conflict of interest |
Investigation into possible conflict of interest |
March 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
2. Investigation report into the taxed bill of costs |
Investigation report into the taxed bill of costs |
June 2014 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
3. Preliminary Investigation to determine compliance with the NRCS subsistence and travel policy |
Preliminary Investigation to determine compliance with the NRCS subsistence and travel policy |
June 2014 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
4. Preliminary investigation report into staff concerns |
Preliminary investigation report into staff concerns |
Feb 2016 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
5. Independent assessment on recruitment and selection process |
Independent assessment on recruitment and selection process |
Sept 2015 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
6. Investigation towards costs relating to services rendered |
Investigation towards costs relating to services rendered |
Aug 2014 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
7. Investigation into the matters relating to technical specialist |
investigation into the matters relating to technical specialist |
March 2015 In Progress |
- |
External |
|
|
8. Preliminary-investigation report into the matter of the approval of audit payment |
Preliminary-investigation report into the matter of the approval of audit payment |
Sept 2015 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
9. Preliminary Investigation of the allegations relating to the electrotechnical inspector |
Preliminary Investigation of the allegations relating to the electrotechnical inspector |
April 2015 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
10. Independent assessment on an appointment |
independent assessment on an appointment |
May 2016 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
11. Industry trading without LOA |
Industry trading without LOA |
Oct 2015 In progress |
- |
External |
|
|
12. Inspector disclosure of confidential information |
Inspector disclosure of confidential information |
Jan 2016 In progress |
- |
External |
|
|
13. Industry defrauding NRCS with regard to testing of weighbridges |
Industry defrauding NRCS with regard to testing of weighbridges |
Feb 2016 In progress |
- |
External |
|
|
14. Products not complying with NRCS Compulsory Specifications |
Products not complying with NRCS Compulsory Specifications |
March 2016 In progress |
- |
External |
|
|
15. Alleged corruption / unethical behavior by inspector |
Alleged corruption / unethical behavior by inspector |
Sept 2015 In progress |
- |
External |
|
|
16. Investigation of two members of staff |
Investigation of two members of staff |
Aug 2015 |
- |
External |
|
|
17. Grant Thornton Report- JDE Fraud Case |
Grant Thornton Report- JDE Fraud Case |
May 2012 Follow up being made with SAPS with regard to prosecution and arrest of suspect. Currently await SAPS |
- |
External |
|
|
18. Provision of forensic investigation services in relation to the allegations of irregularities and mismanagement at NRCS |
Provision of forensic investigation services in relation to the allegations of irregularities and mismanagement at NRCS |
March 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
19. Investigation of possible irregularities with regard to procurement practices in the corporate services department of the NRCS |
Investigation of possible irregularities with regard to procurement practices in the corporate services department of the NRCS |
March 2010 |
- |
External |
|
|
20. Forensic Investigations into alleged irregularities in the tendering process at NRCS |
Forensic Investigations into alleged irregularities in the tendering process at NRCS |
February 2011 |
- |
External |
|
|
21. Forensic Investigation into allegations of irregularities |
Investigation into allegations of irregularities |
January 2011 |
- |
External |
|
|
22. Investigation into donor funding |
Investigation into donor funding |
November 2015 |
- |
External |
|
|
NMISA, ECIC, NCC, CT and NCT |
|||||
|
NIL |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
NEF |
|||||
|
1. Investigation into possible fraudulent payments |
Staff member of a NEF funded entity made certain fraudulent payments into accounts |
May 2015 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
2. Facilities |
Staff member extorting payments/services from a service provider |
April 2014 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
3. Forensic investigation into various allegations made by an anonymous whistle-blower |
Allegations of improper conduct and irregularities relating to decisions made by the organisation and some of its employees |
November 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
4. Allegations of misconduct by a staff member |
Review of allegations of improper/unlawful sms sent to a client. |
September 2011 |
- |
External |
|
|
5. Corruption & misconduct by two employees |
Irregularities concerning allegations relating to two staff members |
August 2011 |
- |
External |
|
|
6. Corruption & misconduct by an employee |
Allegations regarding certain unethical behaviour by an employee |
June 2011 |
- |
External |
|
|
NCR |
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|
1. Allegations of misconduct levelled against a Senior Manager |
Breach of National Treasury Regulations, specifically with regards to supply chain management; Fraud; Misrepresentation; non-compliance with procurement policy; conflict of interest; gross negligence in the performance of duties |
November 2011 |
- |
External |
|
|
2. Allegations of misconduct |
Corruption, racism, nepotism, unethical conduct and inappropriate relations with a service provider |
February 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
SANAS |
|||||
|
Fraudulent bank account details |
September 2014 |
- |
External |
|
|
NGB |
|||||
|
1. Unauthorised Amendments to a tender document |
Investigation into unauthorised changes effected to a tender document |
August 2014 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
2. Conflict of interest |
Unauthorised work conducted by an official within the NGB that was not disclosed and/or approved by the NGB |
September 2014 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
NLC |
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|
1. Corporate Business Insight Awareness cc report |
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Urgency and sensitivity - as recommended by SARS |
August 2012 |
- |
External |
|
|
2. Fraud unit reports |
Beneficiary related alleged fraud investigations. |
July, August |
Internal |
- |
|
|
3. Ens Forensics & Ra Russel Adviser report |
Forensic Investigation of the leak and Destruction of Confidential Documents |
August 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
4. Nexus reports |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation. |
December 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
5. Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo( SNG) reports |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation. |
November 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
6. Kwinana reports |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
November 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
7. Gobodo Forensic Investigative Accounting(GFIA) report |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
April 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
8. KPMG reports |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
June 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
9. Fraud unit reports |
Beneficiary related alleged fraud investigations. |
July, August 2013 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
10. Nexus reports |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
April 2014 |
- |
External |
|
|
11. Nexus report |
Forensic report on conflict of interest between beneficiary and junior staff member Conflict of interest between beneficiary and junior staff member Beneficiary related forensic investigation. |
September 2014 September 2014 August2014 |
- |
External |
|
|
12. Kwinana report |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
January ,February, April 2014 |
- |
External |
|
|
13. Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo( SNG) reports |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
April, March, May 2014 |
- |
External |
|
|
14. Gobodo Forensic Investigative Accounting(GFIA) report |
Forensic report on conflict of interest between beneficiary and junior staff member |
April 2014 |
- |
External |
|
|
15. KPMG reports |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
April, May, June 2014 |
- |
External |
|
|
16. Fraud unit reports |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
Jan to Dec 2014 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
17. Sizwe Ntsaluba report |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
July2015 |
- |
External |
|
|
18. Forensic unit reports |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
February-December 2015 |
Internal |
- |
|
|
19. Gobodo Forensic Investigative Accounting(GFIA) report |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
April 2015 |
- |
External |
|
|
20. Nexus reports |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
April 2015 |
- |
External |
|
|
21. Forensic unit report |
Beneficiary related forensic investigation |
January 2016 to date |
Internal |
- |
|
|
22. Sam Ledwaba attorneys report |
Forensic investigation on a key management staff member received from the Hotline |
June 2016 |
- |
External |
|
|
SABS |
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|
1. Investigation on the alleged loss of documents at the SABS |
An investigation into the alleged loss of documents at the SABS premises. |
August 2016 |
- |
External |
|
|
2. Investigation on the alleged misconduct and non-adherence to the SABS policies |
An investigation into the alleged appointment of suppliers without following SABS policies and procedures regarding contract management |
July 2016 |
- |
External |
|
|
3. Investigation on the process followed pertaining to the renewal/re-issue of permits to one of the SABS client |
An investigation into the alleged lack of due diligence by SABS staff members when issuing SABS permit to the client. |
September 2015 |
- |
External |
|
|
4. Investigation on the allegations of bribery and manipulation of data results |
Investigation into allegation of bribery and manipulation of data results or test reports |
February 2015 |
- |
External |
|
|
5. Investigation into allegations of unethical conduct |
Investigation on the alleged unethical conduct by one of the SABS employees |
February 2015 |
- |
External |
|
|
6. Investigation into possible fraud in the procurement practices at the SABS |
Investigation into allegations of possible fraud regarding suppliers registrations process |
May 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
7. Investigation on the allegations of conflict of interest at the SABS. |
Investigation conducted into the alleged conflict of interest and corporate governance |
July 2013 |
- |
External |
|
|
8. Investigation on the alleged manipulation of supplier bank accounts |
Investigation into fraudulent activities by SABS staff member. |
December 2011 |
- |
External |
|
|
CIPC |
|||||
|
Investigation launched by the dti |
Investigation into possible procurement irregularities |
Sub Judice |
- |
External |
01 November 2016 - NW2123
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
With regard to the trial of the alleged rhino poaching kingpin (name and details furnished), why has the syndicate of the specified person never been acknowledged at any of her department’s quarterly rhino poaching briefings presented by her?
Reply:
During these media briefings, law enforcement matters are usually covered by my colleagues from the Security Cluster, particularly as it is the mandate of the South African Police Service to investigate and disrupt syndicates. Where law enforcement aspects are included in the briefings, this information is provided by the Security Cluster and there may be various reasons why sensitive information is not included.
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01 November 2016 - NW2159
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
What (a) were the gross annual salaries of each chief executive officer (CEO) of each entity reporting to her, (b) (i) benefits of any description and (ii) monetary value in each case that the specified CEOs enjoyed and (c) increases in (i) gross annual salary and (ii) benefits awarded in the past three financial years?
Reply:
PORTS REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRSA)
|
Chief Executive Officer |
Earnings |
2013/14 (000) |
2014/15 (000) |
2015/16 (000) |
|
Mahesh Fakir (appointed 01 May 2014) |
Basic salary |
- |
1568 |
1591 |
|
Taxable allowance |
- |
565 |
668 |
|
|
Performance bonus |
- |
- |
334 |
|
|
Total |
2133 |
2593 |
||
|
Marissa Damons (Acting CEO effective August 2013 to 30 April 2014) |
Basic salary |
524 |
691 |
- |
|
Taxable allowance |
204 |
250 |
- |
|
|
Performance bonus |
253 |
- |
||
|
Medical aid allowance* |
28 |
38 |
- |
|
|
Acting allowance |
255 |
33 |
- |
|
|
Total |
1 011 |
1265 |
- |
|
|
Riad Khan (CEO contract expired on 15 July 2013) |
Basic salary |
594 |
- |
- |
|
Leave pay |
362 |
- |
- |
|
|
Total |
956 |
- |
- |
(a) The table above details the gross remuneration that was paid to each CEO for the past three financial years. Note that Mr Khan and Ms Damons were only employed for part of the year in 2013/14 and 2014/15 respectively.
(b) (i) In terms of the conditions of service of the Ports Regulator, senior employees do not get any benefits except for the UIF, (ii) which is included in gross income and not paid over and above the amounts in the table.
(c) (i) The salary increases that were received by the CEO’s were in line with the PSCBC resolutions for sms employees. (ii) there were no increases in benefits awarded as there were no benefits awarded.
*The medical aid allowance for Marissa Damons was not a benefit but rather part of her gross remuneration based on how she structured her package.
RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR (RSR)
|
Year |
Basic Salary (R) |
Performance bonus (R) |
Allowances (R) |
Other: Pension & Medical Aid (R) |
Total (R) |
|
2013/14 |
1 688 133 |
- |
16 945 |
45 701 |
1 750 779 |
|
2014/15 |
2 126 729 |
112 800 |
36 675 |
66 409 |
2 342 613 |
|
2015/16 |
3 227 874 |
313 594 |
36 646 |
72 659 |
3 650 773 |
|
Total |
7 042 736 |
426 394 |
90 266 |
184 768 |
7 744 164 |
ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)
|
In the past three financial years, |
|
(b) (i) which included the following benefits enjoyed by the CEO, |
and (ii) with the following monetary value in each case, |
and was awarded the following increases in(c)(i) gross annual salary, |
and (c)(ii), benefits |
|
2013-2014 |
R4 170 044.00 |
|
R75 840.00 R0 R60 000 per financial year R1 849 414.51 |
Mid increase 8.76% Annual increase 6% |
Medical Aid: 9% |
|
2014-2015 |
R4 703 247.00 |
|
R82 818.00 R0 R60 000 per financial year R1 900 706.07 |
6.4% |
Medical Aid: 9% Performance Bonus: 2.77% |
|
2015-2016 |
R4 985 331.00 |
|
R90 831.00 R0 R60 000 per financial year R1 918 882.13 |
6% |
Medical Aid: 9% Performance Bonus: 0.95% |
AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA (ACSA)
What:
(a) were the gross annual salaries of your chief executive officer (CEO) of each entity reporting to her,
Answer: The annual gross salary for Airports Company South Africa CEO is R3,929,502
(b) (i) benefits of any description; and
Answer: The CEO qualified for medical aid and pension fund benefits. These benefits are included in the above mentioned gross annual salary of R 3,929,520
(ii) monetary value in each case that the specified CEOs enjoyed and
Answer: There is no additional monetary value that the CEO received
(c) increases in
(i) gross annual salary and
2014: Answer: The CEO received a 5.4% (new salary R3,478,212) salary increase as approved by the Board of ACSA and the decision was implemented with effect from the 1st of September 2014.
2015: Answer: The CEO received a 6,58% (new salary R 3,707,078) salary increase as approved by the Board of ACSA and the decision was implemented with effect from the 1st of September 2015.
2016: Answer: The CEO received a 6% (new salary R3,929,502) salary increase as approved by the Board of ACSA and the decision was implemented with effect from the 1st of September 2016.
(ii) benefits awarded in the past three financial years?
2014: Answer: No additional benefits were awarded other than the above mentioned benefits, i.e medical aid and pension fund.
A variable performance bonus amounting to R1,570,573 was paid to the CEO in 2014.
2015: Answer: No additional benefits were awarded other than the above mentioned benefits, i.e medical aid and pension fund.
A variable performance bonus amounting to R1,826,061 was paid to the CEO in 2015. Further in lieu of closed Long Term Incentive Scheme (LTIS), the Board approved the deferred accumulated LTI amounting to R1,723,534 to be paid to the CEO in 2015.
2016: Answer: No additional benefits were awarded other than the above mentioned benefits, i.e medical aid and pension fund. No performance bonus was paid to the CEO in 2016.
AIR TRAFFIC AND NAVIGATION SERVICES (ATNS)
What:
(a) were the gross annual salaries of your chief executive officer (CEO) of each entity reporting to her,
- 2013/14 - R3,000,000-00
- 2014/15 - R3,201,000-00
- 2015/16 - R3,457,080-00
- 2016/17 - R3,699,076-00
(b) (i) Benefits of any description; and
- Pension Fund; Medical Aid; 25 working days annual leave; R2500-00 cellphone allowance and Business Class Travel
- Performance Bonus
(ii) Monetary value in each case that the specified CEOs enjoyed.
- 2015/16 Statutory Benefits R452,358.1
- Performance Bonus R841,695-00
(c) Increases in
(i) Gross annual salary; and
2014/15 - 6,7%
2015/16 - 8%
2016/17 - 7%
(ii) Benefits awarded in the past three financial years?
Pension Fund; Medical Aid; Performance Bonus; 25 working days annual leave; R2500-00 cellphone allowance and Business-Class Travel
ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (RTMC)
|
Period |
Basic Salary |
Non Pensionable Allowance |
Package |
Increase Percentage |
Performance Bonus |
Total |
|
2016/2017 |
2700 000.00 |
1800 000.00 |
4 500 000.00 |
0% |
|
4 500 000.00 |
|
2015/2016 |
2700 000.00 |
1800 000.00 |
4 500 000.00 |
55% |
1 450 000.00 |
5 950 000.00 |
|
2014/2015 |
1 740 000.00 |
1 160 000.00 |
2 900 000.00 |
0% |
208 634.00 |
3 108 634.00 |
|
2013/2014 |
435 000.00 |
233 450.00 |
2 900 000.00 |
|
- |
668 450.00 |
|
Response |
(b) (ii) |
(b) (i), (b) (ii) |
(a) @(i) |
@ |
(b) (ii) |
|
Narrative :
2013/2014
Pro rata payment for the fourth quarter (Date of assumption of duties 1st of January 2014.)
2014/2015
Package was subject to performance and re-determination pending Negotiations.
2015/2016
Included the re-determination of the salary negotiations and performance as per employment contract.
2016/2017
Awaiting performance assessment and salary increment/negotiations.
SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
1. Gross Annual salaries
The Gross annual salaries paid to the Director of Civil Aviation A for the past 3 financial years were as follows
2013/14 Financial Year: R2,500,000.00
2014/15 Financial Year: R2,500,000.00
2015/16 Financial Year: R2,677,500.00
The above salaries includes basic salary, provident fund and medical aid.
2. Salary Increase
The DCA was appointed on 1 December 2013 and there was no increase paid for the financial year ending 2014/2015. The DCA received her first increase of 7% in 2015/2016 Financial year.
3. Performance Bonus
The performance bonus was paid as follows
2013/14 Financial Year : R290,969.00
2014/15 Financial Year : R585,109.60
2015/16 Financial Year : R840,779.99
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY SOC LIMITED (SANRAL)
SANRAL CEO: Mr Nazir Alli – Annual Remuneration
(a) and (b): SANRAL operates on a cost to company (CTC) basis. The gross amount paid includes the company’s contribution to medical aid and provident fund. The table below gives a breakdown as reported in the Annual Reports for the respective financial years:
|
REMUNERATION |
Gross Salary |
Performance Payments & long service awards |
Other contributions (Travel and medical allowances) |
Pension contributions |
Total R ‘000 |
|
FY 2013/14 |
2 016 |
1 067 |
121 |
405 |
3 609 |
|
FY 2014/15 |
2 214 |
1 270 |
103 |
445 |
4 032 |
|
FY 2015/16 |
2 502 |
1 280 |
46 |
185 |
4 013 |
(c) The CEO’s salary has not been adjusted for the financial years 2015/2016 and 2016/2017
ROAD TRAFFIC INFRINGEMENT AGENCY (RTIA)
(a)
- 2013/2014 Gross Annual salaries –R894 045
- 2014/2015 Gross Annual salaries –R939 248
- 2015/2016 Gross Annual salaries –R1 010 121
(b)
(i) Benefits –Non pensionable allowance, Car Allowance, Housing Allowance, Pension Fund, Medical Aid, Bonus.
(ii)
- 2013/2014 Total Benefits R742 923
- 2014/2015 Total Benefits R780 758
- 2015/2016 Total Benefits R2 370 076
(c) (i)
- 2013/2014 Increase in gross annual salary R26 994
- 2013/2014 Increase in gross annual salary R45 203
- 2013/2014 Increase in gross annual salary R70 873
(ii)
- 2013/2014 Total increase benefits R49 519
- 2014/2015 Total increase benefits R37 835
- 2015/2016 Total increase benefits R1 589 318
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA)
(a) The annual salaries of the SAMSA CEO were as follows:
2013/14 R2 858 000
2014/15 R3 040 912
2015/16 R3 199 544
(b) i.The benefits for the SAMSA CEO were as follows:
|
Benefits |
|
13th cheque |
|
Provident Fund |
|
Travel Allowance |
|
Bonus |
b.ii Monetary value in each case that the specified CEOs enjoyed
|
Benefit |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
|
13th cheque |
218 000 |
238 000 |
267 000 |
|
Provident Fund |
417 000 |
446 000 |
493 000 |
|
Travel Allowance |
0 |
0 |
22 000 |
|
Bonus |
1 089 000 |
0 |
0 |
NB: The bonus amount paid in the 2013/14 financial year was for two financial years (2011/12 and 2012/13)
(c) i.The following increases were awarded to the SAMSA CEO over the period:
|
Year |
Percentage Increase |
|
2014/15 |
6.4% |
|
2015/16 |
5.2% |
ii. Benefits awarded in the past three financial years
|
Benefit |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
|
13th cheque |
218 000 |
238 000 |
267 000 |
|
Provident Fund |
417 000 |
446 000 |
493 000 |
|
Travel Allowance |
0 |
0 |
22 000 |
|
Bonus |
1 089 000 |
0 |
0 |
NB: The bonus amount paid in the 2013/14 financial year was for two financial years (2011/12 and 2012/13)
CROSS-BORDER ROAD TRANSPORT AGENCY (C-BRTA)
For the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency, (a) the gross annual salaries for the Chief Executive Officer with (b) benefits, (ii) monetary values and (c) increases in (i) gross annual salary and benefits awarded in the past three financial years (2015/2016; 2014/2015 and 2013/2014) are depicted in the table below:
|
Year |
Increase Date |
(a) Gross Annual Salary |
(b) (i) Annual Cellphone Allowance |
(b) (ii) Performance Bonus |
(c) (i) Increase % |
(c)(ii) Reimbursive Expenditure |
(c)(ii) 5 Year Long Service Award |
Total |
|
2015 / 2016 |
01-Apr-16 |
2 366 117,16 |
65 316,00 |
155 681,33 |
5,90% |
86 382,46 |
2 542,45 |
2 676 039,40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2014 /2015 |
01-Apr-14 |
2 234 293,92 |
65 316,00 |
144 149,39 |
7,90% |
29 268,80 |
- |
2 473 028,11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013 / 2014 |
01-Apr-13 |
2 070 708,04 |
65 316,00 |
- |
8,00% |
47 199,94 |
- |
2 183 223,98 |
PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
(a) PRASA pays Total Guaranteed Pay Packages inclusive of all benefits:
|
Entity |
Name |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 (Prorata) |
Comments |
|
PRASA Group |
TL Montana |
R5 343 063 |
R5 623 531 |
R5 903 999 |
0 |
The GCEO has been with PRASA for the past 10 years and thus enjoyed annual increases over the period. |
|
N Khena |
R2 753 902 |
Received an Acting allowance as the Acting Group CEO following the resignation of the GCEO |
||||
|
RAIL |
EM Mofi |
R3 159 000 |
R3 348 540 |
R3 542 755 |
R1 877 659 |
|
|
CRES |
PT Ngubane |
R116 883 |
R2 500 000 |
R2 650 000 |
R1 324 999 |
|
|
TECH |
S Zamxaka |
R2 527 200 |
R2 678 832 |
R2 839 561 |
0 |
|
|
D Kekana |
R2 640 942 |
Is the Acting CEO, but has not yet been paid the Acting Allowance |
||||
|
Intersite |
M Ngoye |
R2 448 600 |
||||
|
PA Gombert |
R1 855 927 |
R1 967 793 |
||||
|
NC Molepo |
R3 901 027 |
|||||
|
Autopax |
TR Kgaboesele |
R2 893 800 |
||||
|
N Khena |
R2 316 600 |
R2 455 596 |
||||
|
BB Kupe |
R2 337 200 |
(b)(i)(ii) Mr Nathi Khena was the Acting Group CEO from July 2015 – July 2016 and received an acting allowance of R277 920 for 2015 and R294 671 for 2016.
Ms Tara Ngubane was appointed the CEO of PRASA CRES and received a 28% increase on her salary. David Kekana is the Acting CEO of PRASA Tech, but is not yet receiving an allowance for his acting.
Mr Patrick Gombert was the Acting CEO from 2015 – 2016 and received an acting allowance of R222 711 for 2015 and R236 135 for 2016.
(c)(i)
|
Entity |
Name |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 (Prorata) |
Comments |
|
PRASA Group |
TL Montana |
320,583.78 6% |
R280 468 5% |
R280 468 5% |
0 |
The GCEO had been with PRASA for the past 10 years and thus enjoyed annual increases over the period. |
|
N Khena |
R2 753 902 |
Received an Acting allowance as Acting Group CEO following the resignation of the CEO |
||||
|
RAIL |
EM Mofi |
R189 540 6% |
R183 222 5.8 % |
R200 912 6% |
R212 565 6% |
|
|
CRES |
PT Ngubane 6% |
R116 883 6% |
R551 950 5.8% |
R150 000 6% |
R159 000 6% |
|
|
TECH |
S Zamxaka |
R151 632 |
R 151 632 |
R160 577 |
0 |
|
|
Intersite |
M Ngoye |
R146 916 6% |
||||
|
NC Molepo |
R1 300 342 |
|||||
|
Autopax |
TR Kgaboesele |
R173 628 6% |
||||
|
BB Kupe |
R1 188 600 |
(ii) There were no additional benefits that the CEOs enjoyed except the annual increases that are specified above.
01 November 2016 - NW2198
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(a) What are the latest numbers of (i) rhinos and (ii) elephants that were poached in each (aa) province and (bb) national game park from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016, (b) how many poachers were (i) caught and (ii) successfully prosecuted and (c) what punishments were enacted in each case?
Reply:
(a) (i) (aa) and (bb) It should be noted that statistics related to rhino are reported in line with calendar years rather than financial years in order to align with international reporting mechanisms.
From April 2015 to March 2016, 1 131 rhinos were poached, with 35 Elephants in each province, as reflected below:
|
MONTH & YEAR |
PROVINCE |
TOTAL |
|||||||||
|
GP |
LP |
KZN |
NW |
WC |
NC |
MP |
FS |
EC |
SANParks |
||
|
Total for 2015/16 Elephant |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
35 |
35 |
|
Total for 2015/16 Rhino |
2 |
87 |
118 |
50 |
1 |
2 |
59 |
13 |
17 |
782 |
1131 |
(b) From January 2015 to December 2015, a total of 432 arrests were made in relation to rhino poaching. From January 2016 to August 2016, a total of 414 arrests were made in relation to rhino poaching.
At this time we are working with the South African Police Service in relation to the SAPS CAS System and the related crime codes in order to enable more specific analysis of the cases and reporting over different periods for rhino and elephant poaching arrests and convictions as well as wildlife trafficking cases.
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01 November 2016 - NW2176
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether she will provide Ms N W A Mazzone with Eskom’s detailed strategic plan of action to generate R15 billion in cash reserve revenue for each of the next 10 years to be utilised for Government’s nuclear build programme; if not, why not; if so, by when; (2) how will Eskom manage to generate the total R 150 billion cash reserve revenue in the next 10 years to fund Government’s nuclear build programme, given that Eskom’s current and non-current borrowings is R 322 billion?
Reply:
- ESKOM has not finalised its strategic plan for each of the next ten years. However, it is expected that its EBITDA margins will continue to improve, capital expenditure will decrease over the next ten years as the current built programme winds down, costs continue to be reduced and debt repayments become lower.
- The measures mentioned in (1) will result in an increase in available free cash.
01 November 2016 - NW2160
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
What (a) is being done to improve road safety in preparation for the anticipated high volume of vehicles expected on the roads in all provinces during the upcoming 2016 festive season, (b) coordination is being done with other levels of Government in this regard and (c) targets have been set?
Reply:
a) The National Road Safety Steering Committee (NRSSC) as a Coordinating structure for Road Safety in the Republic and as mandated by the Minister of Transport has in collaboration with Provinces collected and analyzed Road Traffic information consisting of a 5 year historic information on traffic flows, fatalities and fatal crashes for purposes of 2016/2017 Festive Season Strategic Operational Planning with the following focus areas amongst others:
- Pedestrian management and enforcement;
- Drinking and driving;
- Speed enforcement;
- Vehicle roadworthy testing
- Public transport;
- Passenger safety;
- Fatigue management and
- Moving violations.
The Strategic Operational Plan will also focus on key high traffic volume routes like the N1, N3, N4 etc. Built up areas will be prioritized particularly during days and times that have been identified to be responsible for high fatality rate.
b) The Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETCOM) as a subcommittee of NRSSC is in the process of coordinating the development and consolidation of both national, provincial and municipal road safety plans in order to produce one Integrated Festive Season Road Safety and Traffic Law Enforcement Plan for 2016.
c) The National Road Safety Steering Committee has adopted a 50% reduction of reported fatalities as compared to figure reported in the previous festive season period. This target is informed by the target set in the United Nations Decade of Action 2020 and the draft National Road Safety Strategy 2016-2030 target.
01 November 2016 - NW2370
Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)Whether the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) submitted a copy of its constitution to him; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regard; (2) whether the CCIFSA submitted annual financial statements for the (a) 2014-15 and (b) 2015-16 financial years; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, on what date(s) were the specified annual financial statements submitted to him; (3) whether his department provided any form of funding, assistance, sponsorships and/or assets to the CCIFSA since the establishment of the federation in 2014; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (a) what was the value of the funding, assistance, sponsorships and/or assets provided to the CCIFSA, (b) for what purposes and (c) has he found that the specified purposes were met? NW2705E
Reply:
According to the information received from National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and the dti: CCRD -
The Consumer and Corporate Regulation Division together with the NLC have never funded the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA), as a result
(1) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.
According to the information received from National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and the dti: CCRD -
The Consumer and Corporate Regulation Division together with the NLC have never funded the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA), as a result
(1) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.
31 October 2016 - NW2218
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Whether any environmental impact studies were conducted for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope; if not, why not; if so, (2) Have the specified environmental impact studies been completed; if not, why not; if so, in each case (a) on which dates were the specified studies completed and (b) who conducted the specified studies; (3) Are the specified studies available for residents of the SKA region to read; if not, why not; if so, where can copies of the specified studies be obtained?
Reply:
- A number of impact assessment studies have been conducted on the SKA site since 2006. The first Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study which focused on a 5km radius around the proposed KAT 7 radio telescope site was conducted in 2006 and a Record of Decision (RoD) was issued in October 2007. The second EIA study was undertaken in 2008, after the acquisition of the Meys Dam and Losberg Farms, which constitute the core site of the MeerKAT radio telescope. This study was undertaken to assess the impact of the MeerKAT. A RoD for this study was issued in July 2009. A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) study is currently underway for phase 1 of the SKA project which is expected to begin in 2018.
- The first EIA study was completed in 2007, the second study was completed in 2009. Both studies were conducted by Strategic Environmental Focus (SEF), an environmental consultancy company. The third study is the SEA which is currently underway, and it is being conducted by the CSIR.
- Yes, the studies referred to are available for the residents of the SKA region to read. A copy is available at the public library in Carnarvon and another one is available at the SKA site.
31 October 2016 - NW2151
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether any tenders have been awarded by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality for fleet maintenance since 1 July 2016; if so, (a) when was each such tender awarded, (b) what were the (i) names and (ii) amounts tendered by each successful bidder, (c) what criteria were used to award the specified tenders, (d) how many bidders were considered for each of the specified tenders and (e) on what basis was each successful bidder awarded the specified tenders?
Reply:
The response below was provided by the municipality:
|
Question |
Responses |
|
Whether any tenders have been awarded by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality for fleet maintenance since 1 July 2016; |
No tender for fleet maintenance has been awarded by the municipality since 01 July 2016. |
|
(a) when was each tender awarded |
Not applicable |
|
(b) what were the (i) names and (ii) amounts tendered by each successful bidder |
Not applicable |
|
(c) what criteria were used to award the specified tenders, |
Not applicable |
|
(d) how many bidders were considered for each of the specified tenders |
Not applicable |
|
(e) On what basis was each successful bidder awarded the specified tenders? |
Not applicable |
31 October 2016 - NW2032
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
What formal qualifications does each of his department’s (a)(i) Chief Financial Officers and/or (ii) acting Chief Financial Officers and (b)(i) Directors-General and/or (ii) acting Directors-General possess?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works
(a) Formal qualifications for the Department of Public Works’
(i) Not Applicable
(ii) Acting Chief Financial Officer qualifications are as follows:
- Bachelor of Commerce Degree
- Honours Degree in Accounting Science
(b)
(i) Director-General qualifications are as follows:
- Bachelor of Commerce Degree
(ii) Not applicable
31 October 2016 - NW2155
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to 16 completed contracts regarding the progress of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme, what is, in each case, the (a) nature of the work completed, (b) particulars of the parties to the contract, (c) date the contract was entered into, (d) date the work was completed and (e) total amount (i) paid and/or (ii) still payable in terms of the contract
Reply:
Refer to Annexure A regarding progress of the 16 completed contracts of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme.
Annexure A
|
Contract # |
Description |
Company |
Date of Award |
Date completed |
Contract price (Rand) |
Cost at completion (Rand) |
|
Water Transfer Awarded Contracts : Completed |
|
|
|
|
||
|
2222A-C |
Interim PMU- |
JB Barry and Partners (Ireland) |
12-Aug-11 |
Jan-14 |
19 459 612 |
19 459 612 |
|
2222D |
Interim PMU- |
Dr S Turner - Individual Service Contract |
12-Aug-11 |
Jan-14 |
4 295 015 |
4 295 015 |
|
4002 |
Construction of Access Road to Polihali Weir |
MOPS Civil Contractors Pty Ltd (- Lesotho company) |
Nov-11 |
31-Mar-12 |
4 136 254 |
4 136 254 |
|
4001 |
Construction of Polihali Downstream Weir |
LSP Construction (Lesotho company) |
14-May-12 |
17-Oct-13 |
21 714 123 |
21 686 529 |
|
4014 |
Tlokoeng Housing Renovations |
LSP Construction |
Jan-14 |
Mar-14 |
1 171 385 |
1 171 385 |
|
3000 |
Design and Supervision of PolihaliWeir |
AECOM and sub consultants |
07-Dec-10 |
Oct-13 |
2 492 652 |
2 493 236 |
|
3003 |
LidarSurvey1 |
CK Aerial Surveys |
12-Jun-12 |
31-Mar-13 |
1 771 250 |
1 771 250 |
|
3011 |
LidarSurvey2 |
CK Aerial Surveys |
12-Jun-12 |
30-Sep-13 |
514 298 |
514 298 |
|
3017 |
Demarcation of Reservoir Boundary |
Maleka, Ntsihlehle, Putsoa ( MNP) |
May-14 |
30-Nov-15 |
7 950 100 |
8 215 930 |
|
6001 |
Baseline Study-Water Quality and IFR |
Institute of Natural Resources |
14-Jan-13 |
31-Aug-14 |
9 206 025 |
9 225 230 |
|
6002 |
Baseline Study - Biological, Archeological & Heritage |
Coastal and Environmental Services (CES) |
27-Nov-12 |
31-Mar-14 |
2 599 230 |
2 599 230 |
|
6008 |
Baseline Study - Public Health |
NonyanaHoohlo and Associates |
Dec-13 |
09-Jul-15 |
6 740 575 |
6 045 475 |
|
6000 |
Baseline Study - Socio-Economic |
Coastal and Environmental Services (CES) |
27-Nov-12 |
Oct-14 |
4 817 998 |
6 167 998 |
|
6000 |
Baseline Study-Socio-Economic |
LHDA Inhouse |
Inhouse |
Dec-14 |
1 480 |
1 480 |
|
6031 |
Re-configuration of socio-economic database |
GK Consulting |
Jan-16 |
Feb-16 |
91 256 |
91 256 |
|
9006 |
Financing Strategy Consultant |
Delloitte&Touche |
Sep-14 |
Mar-15 |
1 335 907 |
1 335 907 |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
88 297 160 |
89 210 085 |
31 October 2016 - NW2156
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to the five contracts regarding the progress of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme that were awarded, what is, in each case, the (a) nature of the work completed, (b) particulars of the parties to the contract, (c) expected date of completion and (d) projected total value of the contract?
Reply:
Refer to Annexure A regarding the progress of the five contracts of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme.
ANNEXURE A
|
Contract # |
Description |
Company |
Date of completion |
Tender price (Rand) |
Cost to date (Rand) |
|
Water Transfer Contracts being implemented |
|||||
|
2223 |
Project Management Unit |
CDM Smith and Partners |
Dec-2025 |
349 889 571 |
131 625 324 |
|
3009 |
Professional Services for the Urban Planning, D&S Project Housing & Associated Infrastructure |
Polihali Infrastructure Consultants |
Apr-2021 |
79 365 621 |
14 019 480 |
|
3014 |
D&S Polihali North Eastern Access Road |
SMEC FMA Joint Venture |
Sep-2016 |
28 453 705 |
4 936 235 |
|
3015 |
Professional services for the Evaluation, Optimisation, and Site Supervision of Geotechnical investigations |
Jeffares and Green Joint Venture |
Sep-2017 |
19 750 472 |
7 026 482 |
|
6013 |
RAP PNEAR and site establishment area(in house) |
Inhouse by LHDA |
Jun-2017 |
1 500 000 |
- |
|
4016 |
Geotechnical investigations-Polihali Tunnel-drilling contractor |
Diabor Pty Ltd |
Aug-2017 |
49 238 075 |
12 515 273 |
|
Totals |
528 197 444 |
170 122 794 |
D&S = Design and Construction supervision
RAP = Resettlement Action Plan
PNEAR = North East Access Road
D&S = Design and Construction supervision
ESIA = Environmental Social Impact Assessment
RAP = Resettlement Action Plan
31 October 2016 - NW2301
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Labour
Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) her department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to her were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?
Reply:
(a) Yes,
(b) Yes
(i)&(II) Seen attached table for details,
(aa) See accompanying table
(bb) see accompanying table
(cc) see accompanying table
31 October 2016 - NW2157
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to the eight contracts related to the progress of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme that are in the process of procurement, what is, in each case, the (a) nature of the work that tenders are sought for, (b) status of the procurement processes, (c) expected date of awarding the contract and (d) projected total value of the contract?
Reply:
Refer to Annexure A regarding the progress of the eight contracts of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme.
ANNEXURE A
|
Contract # |
Description |
Status |
Date of award |
Budget Estimate |
Award price |
|
Water Transfer Contracts being negotiated/ recently awarded
|
|||||
|
3004 |
D&S Western Access Road as Main Access Road to Polihali |
Letter of Award issued |
10-Oct-16 |
75 000 000 |
66 702 034 |
|
3008 |
D&S Telecommunications & Power Supply |
Contract awarded |
23-Sep-16 |
40 000 000 |
37 390 414 |
|
3022 |
D&S of Polihali Dam Diversion Tunnel |
Letter of Award issued |
05-Sep-16 |
85 000 000 |
82 460 556 |
|
6004 |
ESIA Western Access Corridor |
Letter of Award issued |
08-Sep-16 |
5 000 000 |
4 979 752 |
|
6014 |
ESIA Project Housing and Polihali Dam and Reservoir Site Establishment |
Contract awarded |
01-Sep-16 |
10 000 000 |
8 973 543 |
|
6006 |
RAP - Western Access Road & transmission line |
Under negotiations |
Expect early Nov 16 |
30 000 000 |
Under negotiations |
|
6010 |
SHEQ Framework |
Letter of Award issued |
09-Sep-16 |
1 000 000 |
660 100 |
|
6015 |
RAP - Project Housing, main reservoir, major bridges & road realignments |
Letter of Award issued |
23-Aug-16 |
90 000 000 |
85 477 163 |
|
Total |
336 000 000 |
286 643 562 |
D&S = Design and Construction supervision
ESIA = Environmental Social Impact Assessment
RAP = Resettlement Action Plan
SHEQ = Safety Health Environment and Quality
31 October 2016 - NW2081
Maimane, Mr MA to ask the MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
(a) What amount did (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him spend on advertising on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations (aaa) in the 2015-16 financial year and (bbb) since 1 April 2016
Reply:
2015 - 2016
(a)
(i) Africa News Network 7 channel = R0
(ii) SABC (aa) television channels = R706 800.00
(bb) radio stations = R822 462.12
(iii) Commercial radio = R111 615.94
(iv) Community (aa) television = R0
(bb) radio = R0
TOTAL = R1 640 878.06
1 APRIL 2016 TO DATE
TOTAL 727 213.30
31 October 2016 - NW2167
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Labour
With reference to her reply to question 1434 on 11 July 2016, what were the findings with regard to the structural damage?
Reply:
With reference to her reply to question 1434 on 11 July 2016, what were the findings with regard to the structural damage? NW2487E
Investigation that was conducted on 21/10/2016 in Kempton Park at Edleen Primary School situated on corner of Klipspringer and Parklands drive in Ester Park. The inspector conducted an inspection at the above mentioned primary school at which there was a complaint of structural damage to the building. The main block, housing the boys toilets, have been locked due to a crack on the wall. Housekeeping of the store rooms in the classes is not being maintained and majority of classes have roof leaks. The inspectors were accompanied by the deputy principal Mr Ryno Rheeder and an employee, Mr Kennedy Ramoshaba, during the Inspection. Due to roof leaks, ceilings in various areas are no longer in a good condition. Toilet facilities were recently renovated and are in good condition, however, four of the toilets demarcated for the school boys are not in use due to cracks in the wall. There are five classes containing possible asbestos related material being used that are not in a good condition, the alleged asbestos walls are however painted, thus limiting the possible risk. The school needs to prioritise the assessment of those five classes containing alleged asbestos material. The School has been requested to furnish the inspector with an action plan that will be communicated to all the relevant stakeholders. A Contravention Notice has been issued relating to matters of non compliance. A follow up will be conducted in 30 November 2016 due to the fact that schools will be closed for December holidays.
31 October 2016 - NW1896
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Public Works
With reference to his reply to question 1675 on 12 September 2016, (a) what is the name of the specified Member of the Executive Council that makes use of the specified property as an official residence, (b) from which date has the specified property been used as an official residence for the specified person, (c) what is the market value of the specified property, (d) on what date was the specified property acquired by the Government and (e) what was the total price paid for the specified property by the Government?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works:
(a) For security reasons I cannot provide the name of the Member of the Executive Council in this Parliamentary reply. I however can provide the name to the Honourable Member in confidence. Please get in touch with my office as indicated in the letterhead. Information relating to addresses of Members of the Executive is considered as confidential for purposes of making it easy for the South African Police Service to provide an unfettered protection service to the office bearers.
(b) The occupant started to use the specified residence in April 2010.
(c) The market value of the specified property is currently R8 000 000.00.
(d) The specified property was acquired by the Government on 24 December 2009.
(e) The total price paid for the property is R6 270 000.00.
31 October 2016 - NW1869
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Public Works
(1) What total amount did his department spend on the maintenance of buildings at the Nkandla homestead of the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, from 9 May 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) will his department be responsible for the continued maintenance of any buildings of the specified homestead; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works
(1) The Department of Public Works (DPW) is currently not conducting maintenance to the buildings at the homestead of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr J G Zuma, situated in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal Province. As indicated in a previous reply to a similar Parliamentary question, the DPW has placed four general workers, employed on contract for three years, at the President’s homestead at Nkandla. Their main duties are to clean up and maintain the gardens at the State Domestic Facilities adjacent to the President’s homestead. These are facilities that are used mainly by the South African Police Services (SAPS). However, there has been an expense that has been incurred of R10,611.89 through the purchase of materials for maintenance work done on the VIP guard house at the homestead.
(2) The Department will be responsible for the maintenance of all security measures, which were installed in the homestead and general maintenance of all State properties; e.g. the Clinic, Pilot house and the houses for SAPS members.
________________________________________________________________________
31 October 2016 - NW2312
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
Whether any (a) internal and/or (b) external forensic reports pertaining to (i) his department and/or (ii) each entity reporting to him were completed from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what is the (aa) name, (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of each of the specified forensic reports?
Reply:
We are still going through the archives searching for this information; the information is not readily available.
31 October 2016 - NW2102
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Public Works
What amount did (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him spend on advertising on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations (aaa) in the 2015-16 financial year and (bbb) since 1 April 2016?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works
(a) The Department of Public Works did not spend any amount on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel in the 2015-16 financial year and since 01 April 2016.
See below the details of the amounts spent by the Department of Public Works on advertising in the 2015-16 financial year and since 01 April 2016 to date.
|
No |
Name of the advertising campaign |
Medium |
Amount |
|
1. |
Handover of the Haines Park in Vryburg |
SABC radio outside broadcast |
R171 000 |
|
2. |
Budget vote (Post budget vote) |
Community radio stations phone in programme |
R428 840 |
|
3. |
Expanded Public Works Programme Artisan Development programme profiling |
SABC radio Outside broadcast |
R114 000 |
|
4. |
Social sector conference |
SABC radio Outside broadcast and Community radio stations |
R91 200 |
|
Community radio stations |
R176 640 |
||
|
5. |
Anti-fraud Campaign |
SABC Public Radio Services (11 Radio stations) |
R1 504 252.08 |
|
Total: R2 485 932.08 |
From 01 April 2016 to date:
|
No |
Name of the advertising campaign |
Advertising Medium |
Amount |
|
1. |
Bela-bela Career Expo |
SABC radio outside broadcast |
R140 000 |
|
Capricorn FM (Commercial radio station) |
R140 000 |
||
|
2. |
Public Employment Programme visit to EPWP Project in KwaZulu-Natal |
SABC radio stations |
R285 200 |
|
3. |
Post Budget vote campaign |
Community radio (phone in programme) |
R398 840 |
|
Total |
R964 040 |
(b) (i), (ii) (aa) & (bb), (iii), (iv) (aa)& (bb), (aaa) & (bbb)
None of the four entities reporting to the Department of Public Works namely, Council for the Built Environment (CBE), Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), Independent Development Trust (IDT) and Agrèment South Africa (ASA), has spent on advertising in the specified media.
31 October 2016 - NW2166
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Labour
Whether the specified inspection at the Sebenza Police Station was conducted since her reply to question 1436 on 24 May 2016; if not, why not; if so, what were the findings of the specified investigation?
Reply:
A Department of Labour Inspector visited Sebenza Police Station at 64 Mopedi Road, Sebenza, to conduct an inspection and the following was observed: the toilet facilities were in good order, General condition of offices were acceptable, electrical installation did not have exposed wires. It was however found that: there is no first aid box/kit and no competent person to administer first aid; the fire fighting equipment are not serviced; copy of the act (Occupational Health and Safety Act) was not accessible to staff and the user of the premises failed to provide certificate of compliance for electrical installation. A contravention notice was issued to the employer.
31 October 2016 - NW1785
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What steps has her department taken, in line with recommendation 4 of the Report of the Ministerial Task Team to Investigate Allegations into the Selling of Posts of Educators by Members of Teachers Unions and Departmental Officials in Provincial Education Departments, dated 18 May 2016, to regain control of administering the education system in all provinces so that clear distinctions are established between the roles and functions of her department and the concerns of teacher unions?
Reply:
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has not lost over the administration of the education system. However, the Department has recommendations that require short-term interventions and those that could be achieved in the long term. The Department has resumed the following actions on the recommendations that need short term intervention:
1. Performance Management:
The introduction of performance contracts for principals and deputy principals, in line with the DBE policy, in order to enhance accountability of educators. The Quality Management System (QMS) for assessing the performance of school-based educators was adopted at the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) in November 2014. It will be implemented in January 2017 after further consultation.
2. Amendment to Legislation:
The starting point of the reforms should be the amendment to the South African Schools Act and the Employment of Educators Act, in so far as it relates to the powers of the School Governing Bodies in appointment procedures. A draft Bill has been developed to deal with these amendments.
3. Amendments to current appointment procedures:
Amendment to current appointment procedures contained in Collective Agreements and the role Teacher Unions are being negotiated at the ELRC.
4. Introduction of Competency Assessment for School Principals:
Consultation on the guidelines for Competency Assessment is being finalised at the ELRC.
31 October 2016 - NW2203
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What was the fixed establishment for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11, (iii) 2011-12, (iv) 2012-13, (v) 2013-14, (vi) 2014-15 and (vii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) which of the specified positions were vacant in each of the specified financial years?
Reply:
The information required is already solicited by other sections for consolidation which will be ready soon , can the member therefore afford us an opportunity to come up with an accurate product.
31 October 2016 - NW1933
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Social Development
Whether her department provided any support to disadvantaged learners of a certain high school (name furnished) in Johannesburg in the (a) 2015 and (b) 2016 academic years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (i) was the nature of the support and (ii) are the relevant details in each of the specified academic years?
Reply:
(a), (b) No.
(i) and (ii) The reason therefore is that neither the Department nor SASSA has been made aware or approached for assistance. If the Honourable Member can furnish me with relevant details of the school and the leaners that need assistance.
The Department will liaise with the Provincial Department of Social Development to check if they have rendered any form of assistance to the school as provincial departments have their own Social Relief of Distress programmes.
31 October 2016 - NW1999
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Public Works
(1) What is the current status of the case that is before the Labour Court involving an employee of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) who was dismissed in February 2015; (2) what (a) is the current status of the CIDB’s three-year review of the Infrastructure Delivery Management Tool which it has failed to achieve to date and (b) steps are being taken to ensure that this does not recur in the future; (3) what are the full details of the CIDB’s plans to address the six top areas of concern as identified by its organisation culture study?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works
(1) In May 2015, the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) filed a review application challenging the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) decision.
- On 25 November 2015 the CIDB filed its heads of arguments followed by the lawyers of the employee in question a week later.
- The matter is ready for hearing and both parties are waiting for the Registrar of the Labour Court to allocate a hearing date.
(2)(a) The Infrastructure Delivery Management Toolkit (IDMT) has its origins in 2001 when the National Treasury commissioned a review of the poor performance of provincial infrastructure delivery systems resulting in the establishment of the Infrastructure Delivery Improvement Programme (IDIP) and the Toolkit. The National Treasury enlisted the support of the National Department of Public Works (NDPW), the Development Bank South Africa (DBSA) and the CIDB as partners to the IDIP. The CIDB was responsible for the management of the content of the Toolkit, the hosting of the Toolkit on the CIDB website, and providing support and training on its implementation and rollout, where necessary.
The idea underlying the imperative of having the IDMT was to address the need for a documented body of knowledge and set of processes that represent generally recognised best practices in the delivery of infrastructure. It was to be focused on the delivery and life cycle management of public sector infrastructure. The Toolkit was therefore designed as a valuable resource to provide a national common knowledge base and set of practices to assist in delivering these services in a manner that is effective, efficient and consistent across provinces and departments. The Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) and the Toolkit have evolved over the years since their inception in 2004.
(b) In the past the IDMS and the Toolkit were revised and enhanced every three to four years, but National Treasury identified a need to separate the supply chain for goods and services from the supply chain for infrastructure to unblock some of the infrastructure delivery management chain challenges. As a result, the revision and enhancements of the IDMS and Toolkit had to be delayed to allow for the development of the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (SIPDM). The SIPDM is a National Treasury regulatory instruction issued in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 [Act No. 1 of 1999] (PFMA), and it will assist in ensuring support for the implementation of the IDMS.
The current 2010 edition of the Toolkit enhancement and revision is being reviewed under the auspices of National Treasury. The enhancements and revisions will focus on the following:
- aligning the existing 2010 IDMS with the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (SIPDM);
- aligning the current linear depiction of the IDMS to the new IDMS Control Framework, which emphasises the linkages between core delivery processes;
- incorporate institutional capacity building approaches, methodologies and toolkits;
- simplify existing delivery management processes and deliverables;
- provide for the development and incorporation of Standard Operating Procedures from provinces;
- standardise the ‘Supporting Information’ requirements;
- capture and incorporate best practice methodologies and examples;
- develop an information technology platform to serve as the single source for infrastructure delivery related information (i.e. an Infrastructure Delivery Management Body of Knowledge (IDMBOK));
- incorporate local government infrastructure delivery requirements (where possible).
Once the enhanced IDMS and Toolkit are complete, they will be hosted on the CIDB website until such time that the prototype information technology platform is developed by National Treasury.
(3) The top six areas of the CIDB culture study are as follows:
- Remuneration
- Learning and Development
- Leadership
- Structure
- Service Orientation
- Innovation
The CIDB’s plans to address the above are as follows:
CIDB has embarked on an organisational development methodology (OD exercise) which is a step-by-step process for assessing and re-shaping the structure and positions within the CIDB to better meet its strategic and operational goals. The integrative OD project plan is made up of 12 phases aimed at addressing not only the six top areas of concern as identified by the organisation culture study, but also areas for development as identified in the organisational architecture pilot study, CIDB five year review, 2016 employee engagement survey, etc.
Dimensional areas such as structure, leadership, learning and development and remuneration form the pivotal points of the organisation-wide OD exercise. CIDB had to first align the ‘hard issues’, i.e. mandate, strategy, processes, systems, structure and harmonise them with ‘soft issues’, i.e. culture, values, leadership, management style, communications, creativity and innovation. All these dimensions are addressed in the detailed OD project plan. For example, there is an exercise to review the existing processes and to develop the recommended business processes, dysfunctional aspects of work flow, structures and systems, and realignment with the envisaged operational realities/goals are aspects which are being attended to. There are also plans to digitise core business processes. Once this is done, it will assist the CIDB flow of communication, productivity and innovation as well as alleviate fraud and corruption.
In addressing learning and development issues, CIDB is in a process to finalise a new competency framework in order to be able to design the most appropriate competency assessment tools matching the competency framework for each level of employees. Once the competency gaps have been identified, the most appropriate training strategy based on the assessment gaps and outcomes will be developed. The development of the career-pathing framework is part of the training strategy design. It will further improve employee satisfaction, client satisfaction and service excellence. Furthermore, the newly developed training and development policy is also used as a vehicle by employees to continuously improve their competencies and academic up skilling.
In addressing some of the structure related soft issues, plans are also ahead to allocate tasks, reporting relationships and levels to provide means of achieving full CIDB alignment between people aspects and functions, or technical aspects. This will be addressed in the implementation of the structure design criteria and the new CIDB operating model.
Other related areas being addressed are job profiles, job evaluation and remuneration.
The OD exercise is seen by CIDB as a systematic approach for fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of business processes, eliminating non-value adding activities to achieve improvements in performance and productivity, efficiency in operational costs and turnaround times, customer service, quality and alignment of processes with the strategy.
31 October 2016 - NW2263
Rabotapi, Mr MW to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
1. Whether, with reference to his reply to question 2009 on 7 October 206, he is aware of the meeting between a certain person (name and details furnished) and the organisers of the Thank You SABC music concert which took place at the Apartheid Museum; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the specified meeting?.
Reply:
The Minister is aware of the meeting between the specified DAC official and the organisers of the Thank You SABC music concert which took place on 1 September 2016. The organisers insisted on the meeting with the official which took place on the side-lines of the launch of National Book Week, a DAC supported programme, which was held at the Apartheid Museum. The official concerned discussed the Thank You SABC project with the organisers and requested a project proposal and documentation from the organisers. A letter requesting support from the DAC for the event and two invoices by way of the requested proposal were received later on the same day. The official consulted with the relevant managers in the Department of Arts and Culture and the decision of the DAC was not to support the project.
31 October 2016 - NW2205
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Was any (a) company and/or (b) nonprofit organisation awarded a contract as part of the implementation of the We Are One Humanity Anti-Xenophobia campaign in 2015; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) what was the value of each tender awarded, (ii) when was each tender approved and (iii) were proper procurement procedures followed in each case; (2) (a) what were the (i) objectives and (ii) measurable outcomes of the specified campaign and (b) have the specified objectives been achieved?
Reply:
The information is still being collated as some documents were in the custody of other entities which will soon be made available to you with all the details.
31 October 2016 - NW1912
Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to her letter of 27 August 2016, addressed to Mr KP Robertson, (a) which (i) waste water treatment plants and (ii) sewerage pipelines are due to be (aa) upgraded and/or (bb) refurbished in the Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality in Mpumalanga, (b) by when are the specified improvements due to begin and (c) what portion of the R25 million allocated by her department through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant will be used in each case?
Reply:
Refer to the table below:
|
(a)(i) Name of Waste Water treatment plant |
(a)(ii) (aa) Sewerage pipelines upgrade |
(a)(ii) (bb) Sewerage pipelines refurbished |
(b) Due date for specified improvements to begin |
(c) Allocation through MIG |
|
Emanzana phase II Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) |
None |
None |
Technical report not yet approved |
Allocated with R5 million |
|
Selobella Extension 2&3 toilet top structure |
None |
None |
Commenced on 01/07/2015 |
Top structure allocated with R6 million |
|
Carolina Phase I WWTW |
None |
None |
Will commence on 01/10/2016 |
Top structure allocated with R6 million |
|
Ekulindeni WWTW |
None |
None |
Technical report not yet approved |
Allocated with R1 million |
|
Elukwatini WWTW |
None |
None |
Commenced on 01/07/2016 |
Allocated with R7 million |
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31 October 2016 - NW2196
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) How many directives did her department issue to municipalities for the discharge of ineffectively treated effluent (i) in the past five financial years and (ii) during the period 1 April 2016 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) what were the (i) names and (ii) locations of each of the specified municipalities, (c) on what date was each of the specified directives issued and (d) what are the relevant details of all follow-up action taken by her department in each case?
Reply:
(a)(i) The number of directives issued to municipalities for the discharge of ineffectively treated effluent is a total of seventy (70) directives were issued to municipalities across the country to date. A Fifty six (56) of these were issued in the past five years.
TABLE 1 Breakdown per province for the past five (5) years:
Location | Non-compliance Letters | Pre-directives | Directives |
Eastern Cape | 02 | 18 | 01 |
Free State | 18 | 07 | 10 |
Gauteng | 10 | 07 | 13 |
KwaZulu-Natal | 0 | 04 | 02 |
Limpopo | 0 | 17 | 14 |
Mpumalanga | 16 | 05 | 06 |
North West | 01 | 14 | 08 |
Northern Cape | 01 | 08 | 01 |
Western Cape | 0 | 0 | 01 |
Total | 48 | 80 | 56 |
(a)(ii) The number of directives issued to municipalities for the discharge of ineffectively treated effluent since April 2016 is a total of fourteen (14) directives were issued.
TABLE 2 Breakdown per province since April 2016:
Location | Directives |
Eastern Cape | 01 |
Free State | 0 |
Gauteng | 5 |
KwaZulu-Natal | 2 |
Limpopo | 01 |
Mpumalanga | 01 |
North West | 02 |
Northern Cape | 02 |
Western Cape | 0 |
Total | 14 |
(b)(c) and (d) Refer to Annexure A for the names and location and dates of each specified municipalities.
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Annexure A
Number of Non-compliance letters, Pre-directives and Directives Issued to Municipalities from April 2011 to March 2016
Non-compliance Letters | Notices/Pre-directives | (a) Directives and (c) date issued | (b)(i) Municipality name | (b)(ii) Location | (d) Follow up action taken |
None | 2016/01/30 | 2016/02/10 | Metsimaholo Local Municipality | Gauteng | This municipality is receiving support from the Department. |
None | None | 06/04/2016 | Emfuleni Local Municipality-Pump station 10 | Gauteng | This municipality is receiving support from the Department. |
None | None | 12/01/2016 | Emfuleni Local Municipality-Pump station 2,3,10 | Gauteng | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | None | 06/04/2016 | Emfuleni Local Municipality-Pump station 5 | Gauteng | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | 06/05/2014 | Emfuleni LM Evaton gardens pump overflow | Gauteng | This municipality is receiving support from the Department | |
None | 08/09/2014 | 22/08/2014 | Emfuleni LM Kwamasiza Hostel | Gauteng | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | None | 22/08/2014 | Emfuleni LM Evaton Mahole | Gauteng | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | None | 24/02/2011 | Lesedi LM Balfour Sewage Works | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 30/09/2016 | Ekuhuruleni Metro | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 08/04/2016 | Mogale city LM: Manhole spillage | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 03/02/2014 | Ekuhuruleni MetroMarlands, Germiston Sewer overflow | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 23/10/2014 | Ekuhuruleni MetroMarlands, Germiston Sewer overflow | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 23/10/2015 | Ekuhuruleni MetroMarlands, Sewer Affecting Scaw Operations | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 15/04/2015 | 02/06/2015 | Lekwa Local Municipality: TLC Pump Station Discharging Raw Sewage | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 24/07/2015 | 10/02/2016 | Metsimaholo Local Municipality : A Burst Sewage Pipe | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 15/10/2014 | Metsimaholo Local Municipality :Pump Station Not Working | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 31/07/2014 | Metsimaholo Local Municipality :Manhole Overflow | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. | |
None | None | 02/11/2015 | Phumelela Local Municipality :Manholes Were Blocked | Gauteng | This municipality is receiving support from the Department. |
None | None | 25/04/2016 | Dipaleseng Local Municipality :Sewage Plant Was Overflowing | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2010/07/10 | 30/5/2011 | 21/12/2012 | Govan Mbeki Local Municipality (Bethal WWTWs) | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
24/03/2014 | None | None | Msukaligwa Local Municipality (Ermelo WWTWs) | Mpumalanga | This municipality is receiving support from the Department. |
None | 14/12/2015 | None | Lekwa Local Municipality (Morgenson Oxidation ponds) | Mpumalanga | This municipality is receiving support from the Department. |
30/11/2015 | None | None | Ngwathe Local Municipality Parys | Gauteng | This municipality is receiving support from the Department. |
13/12/2012 | 23/10/2014 | None | Ngwathe Local Municipality Vredefort | Gauteng | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
23/02/2015 | None | 02/03/2015 | Merafong Local Municipality: Kokosi WWTWS | Gauteng | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2016/09/07 | 2009/09/03 | Lephalale Paarl, Zongesien, Marapong | Limpopo | Action plan received and assessed on 16/09/2016. DWS to continue with monitoring for compliance. |
None | 2014/07/17 | 2015/09/21 | Mookgopong Local Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with no- compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 22/05/ 2013 | Capricorn district municipality | Limpopo | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | None | 19 /07 2013 | Mopani district municipality | Limpopo | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | None | 22 /04/2014 | Modimolle Local Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 08 /08/ 2014 | Polokwane Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 20/08/ 2014 | Polokwane Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 21 /08/ 2014 | Greater Letaba Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 21 /08/2014 | Modimolle Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 02 /09/ 2014 | Mopani Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 20/10/ 2014 | Vhembe district Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 26/03/ 2015 | Mopani District Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 26/03/2015 | Mopani District Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 24 /06/ 2015 | Mogalakwena Local Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 24/06/ 2016 | Vhembe District Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 30 /09/ 2013 | None | Vhembe district municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 19 /12/ 2013 | None | Vhembe district municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 03 /05/ 2014 | None | Musina Local Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 07 /03/ 2014 | None | Vhembe District Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 15 /07/ 2014 | None | Mookgophong Local Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 15 /07/ 2014 | None | Mookgophong Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 22 /07/ 2014 | None | Tzaneen Local Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 22 /07/ 2014 | None | Modjadjiskloof Local Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 02 /09/ 2014 | None | Tzaneen local Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 02 /09/ 2014 | None | Mopani district Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 06 /08/ 2015 | None | Mogalakwena Local Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 04 /09/ 2015 | None | Vhembe District Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 04 /09/ 2015 | None | Vhembe District Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 28 /09/2015 | None | Mookgophong Local Municipality | Limpopo | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 24 /09/ 2016 | None | Lephalale Municipality | Limpopo | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | 2013/07/23 | 2014/05/09 | Govan Mbeki Local Municipality | Mpumalanga | This municipality is receiving support from the Department. |
23/01/2014 | 23/01/2014 | None | Thaba Chweu LM WWTW | Mpumalanga | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
10/03/2014 | None | None | Victor Khanye LM WWTW | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
26/07/2013 | None | 09/05/2014, 2016/04/21 | Govan Mbeki LM WWTW | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
6/11/2012, 16/08/2013 | None | 29/08/2013 | Thaba Chweu LM WWTW | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
07/09/2012, 03/09/2013, 07/10/2016 | None | 28/08/2013 | eMalahleni LM WWTW | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
26/07/2013 | 2016/04/21 | None | Govan Mbeki LM WWTW | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
30/08/2013 | None | None | Nkomazi LM WWTW | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
3/12/2012, 30/08/2013 | None | None | Sekhukhune LM | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
07/10/2016 | None | None | Dipaliseng WWTW | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
27/03/2013 | None | None | Elias Motswaledi LM | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
27/02/2013 | None | None | Chief Albert Luthuli LM | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
27/02/2013 | None | None | Msukaligwa LM | Mpumalanga | This municipality is receiving support from the Department directives. |
None | 2015/08/03 | None | Matibidi District Hospital WWTW | Mpumalanga | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2010/11/08 | 2010/12/03 | 2011/04/21 | Moqhaka LM | Free State | Case resolved in 2013 |
None | None | 2011/09/06 | Moqhaka LM-non functiong pump station in Kroonstad | Free State | Case resolved in 2011 |
2012/06/25 | 2013/08/22 | 2013/09/20 | Moqhaka Local Municipality | Free State | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
2011/05/23 | 2011/07/08 | 2012/06/12 | Mantsopa Local Municipality-Thaba Patchoa | Free State | This municipality is receiving support from the Department. |
2011/07/04 | 22/11/2011 | 26/3/2012 | Umsobomvu LM - Colesberg WWTW | Free State | Plant upgraded - last inspection in May 2016 |
2012/06/01 | 2012/08/08 | None | Umsobomvu LM - overflowing pump station in Norvalspont | Free State | Case resolved |
2011/09/05 | 26/03/2012 | None | Umsobomvu LM - Noupoort WWTWs | Free State | Plant upgraded –and last inspection in May 2016 |
None | 19/04/2011 | 17/06/2011 | Matjhabeng LM - Hennenman and Phomolong LM WWTW | Free State | Case resolved 2013 |
None | 2012/08/11 | 2013/04/02 | Masilonyana LM - Non functioning Theunissen WWTW | Free State | On inspection it was established that the problem had recurred. A revised action plan submitted in September 2016 |
None | 24/04/2013 | None | Masilonyana LM - non functioning Veilingskraal pum station | Free State | Case resolved |
None | 2013/07/02 | None | Setsoto LM- sewage overflow in Van Soelen street | Free State | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2013/02/18 | 2014/06/25 | 2014/10/01 | Rhenosterberg LM (Phillipstown pump station) | Free State | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2015/08/07 | 2015/11/19 | None | Moqhaka LM Viljoenskroon pump stations | Free State | This municipality is receiving support from the Department. |
2014/10/21 | 2015/11/19 | None | Moqhaka LM overflowing manhole at shell depot | Free State | |
2011/05/23 | 2011/07/08 | 2012/06/12 | Mantsopa Local Municipality-Thaba Patchoa | Free State | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2012/06/25 | 2013/08/22 | 2013/09/20 | Moqhaka Local Municipality | Free State | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2015/01/08 | 2011/02/22 | None | Letsemeng LM - Koffiefontein | Free State | Case resolved |
2011/07/18 | 2011/09/19 | None | Setsoto Local Municipality- Marquard Moemang Old | Free State | Upgrading completed early 2016, Not resolved |
None | None | 17/08/2011 | uMkhanyakude District Municipality (DM) | Kwa Zulu Natal | Monitoring inspections, ACIP funding allocated to the DM in 2012/13 |
None | None | 03/10/2012 | Ugu District Municipality | Kwa Zulu Natal | Monitoring inspections. |
None | None | 27/07/2016 | eThekwini Municipality | Kwa Zulu Natal | Site inspections to monitor implementation of remedial actions. |
None | None | 21/09/2016 | UThukela District Municipality | Kwa Zulu Natal | Representation received and assessed on 14/10/2016. Monitoring of Plan of Action. |
2015/06/10 | None | 2014/07/17 | Makana Local Municipality - Belmont WWTW | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2015/11/26 | None | 19/07/2016 | Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Mun. | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/08/02 | None | None | CHDM (Tarkastad Waste Disposal Site) | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/08/02 | None | None | Amathole District Municipality - Peddie WWTW | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2014/08/13 | None | None | Chris Hani DM - Sterkstroom WWTW | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2014/08/27 | None | None | Amathole District Municipality-Fort Beaufort WWTW | Eastern Cape | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
2015/02/10 | None | None | Amathole District Municipality-Fort Beaufort WWTW | Eastern Cape | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
2015/04/09 | None | None | Kou-Kamma Local Municipality WWTW | Eastern Cape | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
2015/04/09 | None | None | O.R. Tambo DM | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2015/06/10 | None | None | Sunday's River Valley LM | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2015/08/28 | None | None | Joe Gqabi DM - Burgersdorp | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2015/08/28 | None | None | Department of Public Works, Elliotdale EC Govern | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2015/08/28 | None | None | Dept. of Public Works-Elliotdale Correctional Ser | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2015/08/28 | None | None | CHDM (Scanlen Sewer Pump Station) | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2015/08/28 | None | None | CHDM - Cradock Waste Water Treatment Works | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/02/10 | None | None | CHDM (Michausdal Sewer Pump Station) | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/03/07 | None | None | Ndlambe LM - Alexandria WWTW | Eastern Cape | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
2016/03/07 | None | None | Kelvin Jones Waste Water Treatment Works (NMBM) | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/03/31 | None | None | Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Mun. - Swartkops River | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/05/12 | None | None | Nelson Mandela Bay Mun - Driftsands WWTW | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/08/02 | None | None | Cradock Landfill site | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/08/02 | None | None | Amathole District Municipality-Butterworth WWTW | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/08/02 | None | None | Chris Hani DM - Engcobo WWTW | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/08/02 | None | None | OR Tambo DM - Tsolo WWTW | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/08/02 | None | None | OR Tambo DM - Port St Johns WWTW | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/08/02 | None | None | OR Tambo DM - Mqanduli WWTW | Eastern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 2014/06/19 | City of Tshwane | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 2014/07/22 | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 2014/07/22 | City of Tshwane | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 2014/09/08 | Ngaka Modiri Molema DM (RMLM) | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2014/09/02 | 2015/10/19 | City of Johannesburg | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 2016/02/11 | The Municipal Manager: Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2015/04/22 | 2016/04/25 | Thabazimbi Local Municipality-Thabazimbi Waste Water Treatment Works | North West | Representation received and assessed on 03.05.16. Follow-up site meeting Follow-up meeting held to assess the progress |
None | 2014/09/11 | 2016/07/11 | Kgetleng River LM | North West | Representation received and assessed on 02.10.14. Follow-up meeting held |
None | 2016/07/15 | 2016/08/22 | Rustenburg Local Municipality | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2010/08/05 | 2010/08/02 | 2016/09/19 | Thabazimbi local municipality | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2012/12/18 | None | Randfontein local municipality | North West | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | 2013/01/24 | None | Rustenburg Local Municipality | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2013/04/11 | None | NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY | North West | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | 2013/05/14 | None | Rustenburg Local Municipality | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2013/09/18 | None | Thabazimbi Local Municipality | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2013/11/21 | None | City of Tshwane ( Sunderland Ridge WWTW) | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2014/09/04 | None | City of Tshwane | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2014/09/08 | None | Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2014/11/13 | None | Rustendurg local Municipality(Sunrise Park ) | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2015/01/26 | None | Tai Hsiang cc Koi Empire Farm Nooitgedacht 534 | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2015/03/04 | None | Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality (MLM) | North West | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | 2016/05/06 | None | City of Tshwane - Sandpsruit WWTW | North West | Representation received and assessed on 05/08/2016. Follow-up site visit was conducted on 12-10-2016 |
None | 2016/06/13 | None | City Of Tshwane - Klipgat WWTW | North West | Representation received and assessed on 05/08/2016. Follow-up site visit was conducted on 12-10-2016 |
None | 2016/06/21 | None | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality | North West | Representation received and assessed on 30/06/2016 |
10/10/2015 | None | None | Tshwane MM - Thembisa | North West | |
30/08/2016 | None | None | ERWAT - Olifantsfontein WWTW | North West | Representation received and assessed on 12/09/2016. DWS to monitor the action plan. |
15/07/2016 | 19/08/2016 | None | Rustenburg Local Municipality - Marikana Pumpstation | North West | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2015/11/04 | 2016/02/15 | Sol Plaatjie | Northern Cape | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | 2015/11/05 | 2016/06/29 | Dikgatlong Municipality | Northern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | 2008/12/01 | None | Dikgatlong Municipality: Warrenton WWTW | Northern Cape | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | 2015/12/08 | None | Dikgatlong Municipality Kathu WWTW | Northern Cape | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | 2015/12/08 | None | Dikgatlong Municipality Deben WWTW | Northern Cape | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | 2015/12/08 | None | Dikgatlong Municipality Dingleton WWTW | Northern Cape | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | 2015/12/08 | None | Dikgatlong Municipality Olifantshoek WWTW | Northern Cape | This municipality is receiving support from the Department |
None | 2016/05/13 | None | Dikgatlong Municipality | Northern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
2016/05/25 | None | 2016/06/29 | Phokwane Municpality: Jan Kempdorp WWTW | Northern Cape | The Department continues to engage with non-compliant municipalities that have been issued with notices and directives. |
None | None | 2014/02/26 | Oudshoorn Local Municipality | Western Cape | Meeting held on 02/06/2016, they had not complied with various conditions . The Department to continue with compliance monitoring. |
None | None | 28 /09/2016. | George LM | Western Cape | An action plan was received on 06 October 2016 with a Sludge Compliance plan. They were monitored and found to be adhering to the conditions. |
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31 October 2016 - NW2134
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
Whether the Windy Brow Theatre, an entity of his Department, has set any employment equity targets; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are details of the future plans that the specified entity has in place to meet legislative employment equity targets; if so, (i) what are the details of the specified targets set and (ii) have the specified targets been met?
Reply:
1. The Windy brow Theatre did not set any employment equity targets.
(a) The Windy brow Theatre was consolidated into the Market Theatre Foundation on 1 April 2016.
(b). The Windy brow Theatre does no longer exist as a separate entity. Consequently, the future plans of the Windy brow Theatre in terms of meeting the legislative employment equity targets are incorporated in the broader plans of the Market Theatre Foundation.
(i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
31 October 2016 - NW1809
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour
Are there any (a) building restrictions or (b) legal constraints preventing the contractors from continuing the work on the M1/Grayston Drive pedestrian and cyclist structural bridge in Johannesburg, Gauteng; if not, (i) why has work on the bridge halted, (ii) why has the inquiry into the collapse of the specified bridge been delayed until March 2017, (iii) who gave the instructions for the specified inquiry to be delayed for so long and (iv) why could the expert not appear before inquiry in the next few weeks to answer the new set of questions and allow the enquiry to continue?
Reply:
(a) Yes
(b) Yes
(i) Safest method to build bridge not agreed to by all parties.
(ii) Waiting for outstanding information from the investigating team of the parties involved. The second cause of delay is the non availability of the counsel team of the parties involved.
(iii) The Presiding Inspector
(iv) An agreement was reached between all parties relating to the new date for the appearance of the witness.
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