Questions and Replies
19 November 2015 - NW3947
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) What steps have been taken to (i) identify and (ii) appoint suitably qualified persons to fill the five vacant Deputy Directors-General posts in his department and (b) when will permanent appointments be made to fill the specified vacancies?
Reply:
(a)(i-ii) Acting appointments have been approved for (5) five Chief Directors from the respective Branches against the 5 vacant Deputy Director-General (DDG) positions.
(b) The posts of DDG: ISAD (ICT Information Society Development and Research); DDG: ICT Enterprise Development and State-Owned Entity Oversight; and DDG: Administration, have been shortlisted and the Department is in the process of finalising the dates for the interviews.
19 November 2015 - NW3946
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether the disciplinary hearings that are being conducted against the departmental staff who are alleged to be involved in the Media Corner bid have been concluded; if not, what is the status of the specified hearings; if so, what (a) are the relevant details of the findings of the specified hearings in respect of each person, without naming them and (b) action has been taken against each person?
Reply:
No, only the disciplinary hearings involving two Deputy Directors-General (DDGs), and 1 Director have been concluded, and the PA of one the DDG’s.
(a) The disciplinary hearings involving other staff members have been suspended pending the outcome of the inquiry by the Public Service Commission.
(i) Both DDGs were found guilty in absentia of misconduct and a sanction of dismissal imposed.
(ii) The staff member at the level of Director was found guilty of misconduct and a suspension without pay for a period of two (2) months was imposed.
(iii) The PA of the one DDG was found not guilty
(b) (i) One DDG was dismissed on account of misconduct.
(ii) The other DDG resigned and prior to the finalisation of the hearing his resignation was accepted by the Minister
(iii) The implementation of the sanction against the Director has been suspended pending the outcome of the inquiry by the Public Service Commission.
(iv) No action has been taken against the other departmental staff members, as the hearings are suspended pending the outcome of the inquiry by the Public Service Commission.
19 November 2015 - NW3949
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1)(a) Who was awarded the tender to carry out a socio-economic impact assessment for the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper, (b) what is the price of the contract, (c) when was it awarded and (d) what is the delivery deadline; (2) (a) why was the specified tender process a closed process, (b) what are the names of the firms and/or companies and/or consultants that were invited to submit tenders, (c) how many tenders were received, (d) what are the details of the process used in each case to determine the winning bidder and (e) who was involved in the selection process?
Reply:
(1)(a) There is no company that was awarded a tender to carry out a socio-economic impact assessment (SEIAS) for the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper. The SEIAS for the National Integrated ICT Policy White paper is undertaken by officials within the Department, supported by the Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME).
(b-c) Not applicable
(2)(a-e) Not applicable refer to 1(a)
19 November 2015 - NW3948
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What is the status of the bids for tenders that were received for service providers to develop his department’s National e-Strategy and Professional Counselling Services which is still listed as open after the 10 September 2015 deadline?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:-
The bid for the National e-Strategy was advertised and proposals were received from qualifying bidders. The Department undertook the bid evaluation process. The appointment process is yet to be addressed.
Following the receipt of proposals for Professional Counselling Services, the Department undertook the evaluation process. Three suitable service providers were selected to render professional Counselling Services as and when the need arises.
18 November 2015 - NW3824
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Has her department set norms and standards for the testing of National Senior Certificate markers; if not, (a) why not and (b) how then is it possible to accurately compare results of different provinces; if so, (i) on what date were the specified norms and standards determined and (ii) whether she will provide a copy of the specified norms and standards?
Reply:
(a) Markers are currently appointed based on stringent criteria relating to teaching experience and qualification in the subject. In order to be appointed, a marker must have a recognised three year post school qualification, which must include the subject to be marked at second or third year level. The marker must have teaching experience at the Grade 12 level in the subject concerned and must be proficient in the language of teaching and learning. These criteria, together with a report on the performance of the marker as a teacher in the classroom, and his/her performance in previous marking sessions, are strictly applied, thus ensuring that the most suitable educators are appointed.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) audits the selected list of markers across all Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) to ensure that PEDs comply with these criteria.
The writing of the competency test by markers, if applied, is only an enhancement to the current protocols and criteria for the appointment of markers, and not an essential pre-requisite that, if omitted, has the potential of compromising the marking process. The competency test would have been used to verify the above criteria and was never intended to be the sole criterion for the appointment of markers. Therefore, in the absence of the competency test, which would have merely confirmed the knowledge levels of the markers, there would be no compromise to the marking quality.
(b) The DBE ensures that marking standards are maintained across all PEDs through the following quality control measures :
- Prior to the marking, a national standardisation meeting is convened at the DBE, which sees the assembly of the chief markers and internal moderators for each subject from each of the provinces. At this meeting, the marking guidelines are discussed extensively and a common understanding of its application is established. This is followed by training of the chief markers and internal moderators, who will take responsibility for the marking in the province.
- The introduction of the Tolerance Range which ensures that during the moderation process the mark awarded by the moderator and the marker should not vary beyond an agreed range. This ensures that marking standards are strictly controlled to ensure that marking quality is rigidly applied.
- Markers are also authorised based on an initial sample of scripts that are provided to the marker for marking. These are moderated and only after the marker shows that he/she is capable of complying to the tolerance range, will he/she be allowed to mark.
- Intensive moderation of marking. Marking at the marking centre is organised based on five tiers of quality control and quality assurance. Scripts are marked by the marker and then moderated by the senior marker, who is in turn overseen by the Deputy Chief Marker and the final quality control is the responsibility of the chief marker. In addition to these four levels of quality management, an internal moderator serves as the final judge of marking standards for that subject at that centre. The DBE and Umalusi will appoint independent external moderators to ensure that external quality checks on the marking process.
No additional norms and standards have been set:
- The norms and standards currently utilised for the appointment of markers is the criteria specified in the Personnel Administrative Measures.
- No copies of specified norms and standards will be provided.
It should be noted that the credibility and integrity of the marking process is not at stake or in jeopardy, due to the deferment of the competency test for prospective markers. The procedures and criteria listed above are more than adequate to ensure that the quality of marking is of the highest standard. The DBE will pursue in its endeavours to ensure that the concerns of the social partners are addressed with regard to the competency test, so that this useful tool can be introduced to enhance the marking process.
18 November 2015 - NW3939
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Transport
With regard to the Airports Company of South Africa’s intention to increase its revenue from non-aeronautical services, (a) what partnerships (i) have been and (ii) will be entered into and (b) what are the (i) relevant details, (ii) time frames, (iii) timelines and (iv) deadlines in each specified case?
Reply:
The Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA) has set a strategic objective to increase the contribution of non-aeronautical revenue to total revenue from 37%, as it currently stands, to 55% by 2020.
(a) All non-aeronautical opportunities at one of ACSA’s nine airports, such as retail and advertising opportunities, are subject to an open tender process to ensure that an open, fair, transparent and equitable approach is followed. ACSA does not enter into partnerships for non-aeronautical services other than when the Company bids for concessions outside the Company’s nine airports, where shareholder agreements have been entered into by the Company.
(i) ACSA has a shareholder agreement between with GVK (an Indian conglomerate with diverse interests across various sectors including airports, transportation and energy), and Bidvest, for the concession held by the Company in Mumbai, and Invepar (a Brazilian investment group, which operates in the transportation infrastructure segment in Brazil) for the concession held in Sao Paolo.
(ii) There are no definite planned partnerships which ACSA will enter into in the future.
(b) Presently, the Company has 10% equity holding in the Mumbai concession and a shareholder agreement was signed in 2006. Also, since February 2012 the Company holds 10.2% equity in the Guarulhos Airport, Sao Paolo. ACSA does earn consultancy fees from Guarulhos Airport, which is rendered directly by Company to the Guarulhos Airport.
18 November 2015 - NW4020
Basson, Ms J to ask the Minister of Transport
What (a) is the outcome of the investigation into the Namibian air ambulance crash in the Western Cape on 16 August 2015, (b) lessons were learned from the specified crash and (c)(i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms have been put in place to prevent the recurrence of such crashes in the future?
Reply:
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
(a) The outcome will be determined upon conclusion of the investigation.
(b) The investigation is in progress and lessons learned will be in the final report when published.
(c) (i) & (ii) The investigation is at a stage where additional data/evidence is being collected for analysis for factual information report writing. Following that will be the compilation of the findings, cause/contributory factors, recommendations and approval process. After that the report with its findings and recommendations will be published.
(iii) Prevention mechanisms will be put in place as and when identified by the accident findings and causes.
18 November 2015 - NW3933
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What (i) Memoranda of Understanding and/or (ii) any similar documents have been signed by (aa) her department and (bb) any of the entities that report to her with (cc) driving schools and/or (dd) organisations and/or associations, (b) what (i) is the nature and (ii) are the terms of reference in each specified case, (c) when were the specified agreements signed and (d) what (i) measurable, (ii) timelines and (iii) milestones are there in respect of each agreement?
Reply:
(A)(i) - No MOU is signed between the Corporation and Driving Schools
(ii) - The Corporation facilitated the signing of a letter of acknowledgement by Min Ndebele.
(b) (i) The Minister Congratulate the Driving School Industry on the Establishment of the National Driving School Forum
(ii) The Minister lledged support to them to enhance the standard of learner driver training in SA. The Minister also stated that the National Driving School Forum will be consulted when the Driving School Legislative Framework will be finalized. The Minister stated that a Driving School Summit will as requested by the Forum. This Summit was held as requested ( facilitated by the Corporation during March 2011)
(c) the letter was signed on 07/04/2011
(d) A summit was held was held as requested by the Driving School forum
(cc) N/A
(dd) The letter referred to above was submitted to the National Driving School Forum, which consists of the following 4 national driving school associations:
South African Driving School Association (SADSA)
South African Driving Operators Association (SADSOA)
Southern African Institute of Driving Instructors (SAIDI)
South African National Driving School Association (SANADS)
18 November 2015 - NW3886
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her department's annual report for the 2014-15 financial year, her department has ascertained why each of the 1 321 young and qualified educators under the age of 30 have left the system; if not, why not; if so, what are the reasons, in descending order of prevalence, for young educators leaving the system?
Reply:
Whether, with reference to her department's annual report for the 2014-15 financial year, her department has ascertained why each of the 1 321 young and qualified educators under the age of 30 have left the system; if not, why not; if so, what are the reasons, in descending order of prevalence, for young educators leaving the system?
The indicator in question reports on all educators who were terminated on the system regardless of the category of termination. The main categories for this particular indicator are contract expiry (903), resignation (385), and death (22). Nine (9) educators were discharged due to misconduct. The reasons for termination related to resignation, that is, the 385 cases indicated above, are captured on PERSAL. The main reasons in order of prevalence are:
- resigning of position to take up another position either within the sector or in government;
- taking up another position outside the sector for better remuneration or simply changing of occupation; and
- issues about working conditions including personal grievances and nature of work.
18 November 2015 - NW3826
Lovemore, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)With reference to her reply to question 3497 on 1 October 2015, what is the (a) number and (b) percentage of (i) Grade 10, (ii) Grade 11 and (iii) Grade 12 learners studying mathematics in each secondary school in the Graaff-Reinet district; (2) (a) why there is a discrepancy between her reply to question 2550 on 31 July 2015, which indicates that 13,5% of learners in Grade 12 in the Graaff-Reinet education district are registered to study mathematics and her reply to question 3497 on 1 October 2015, which indicates that 66,7% of Grade 12 learners in the same district are registered to study mathematics and (b) which of the two replies is correct? NW4571E
Reply:
1. (a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii) Please refer to the table below:
Table 1: Number and percentage of learners enrolled for Mathematics in Graaff-Reinet district, in 2015; see the link below:
www.pmg.org.za/files/RNW3826-151118.doc
Source: LURITS, 2015 Second Quarter upload
- (a)(b) There is no discrepancy because the response indicated that 15,3% of learners are enrolled at Grade 12. The 66,7% was indicated as the number of schools offering Mathematics, not the number of learners. Please see below the table that was inserted as part of the response:
Table 2 indicates the number of schools that declared offering Mathematics the in relevant Grades:
Grade |
Total Number of schools |
Number of schools with Mathematics learners |
% to total number of schools |
Grade 10 |
15 |
12 |
80.0 |
Grade 11 |
15 |
11 |
73.3 |
Grade 12 |
15 |
10 |
66.7 |
Source: Source: LURITS, 2015 Second Quarter upload
18 November 2015 - NW3822
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)What amount was (a) the chairperson of the SA Council for Educators, (b) the deputy chairperson and (c) every other member of the specified Council paid in respect of services rendered in the execution of the affairs of the council in terms of (i) traveling (ii) subsistence and (iii) other allowances for the (aa) 2012-13, (bb) 2013-14 and (cc) 2014-15 financial years; (2) what amount was the chairperson of the council paid in additional remuneration as provided for in section 18(b) of the SA Council for Educators Act, Act 31 of 2000, for the (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15 financial years?
Reply:
(1)(a-c)
Position |
Expense |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
Chairperson |
Travelling |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subsistence |
2 060.00 |
103.00 |
927.00 |
|
Other allowances |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Deputy Chairperson |
Travelling |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subsistence |
618.00 |
721.00 |
618 |
Position |
Expense |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
STAFFCO Chairperson |
Travelling |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subsistence |
2 163.00 |
1 751.00 |
1 854.00 |
|
Other allowances |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
FINCO Chairperson |
Travelling |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subsistence |
515.00 |
515.00 |
309.00 |
|
Other allowances |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
PRODCO Chairperson |
Travelling |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subsistence |
1 236.00 |
- |
- |
|
Other allowances |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
AUDCO Chairperson |
Travelling |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subsistence |
||||
Other allowances |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
ADVOCCO Chairperson |
Travelling |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subsistence |
927.00 |
515.00 |
1 442.00 |
|
Other allowances |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
ETHCOM Chairperson |
Travelling |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subsistence |
- |
- |
618.00 |
|
Other allowances |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
REGCO Chairperson |
Travelling |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Subsistence |
- |
927.00 |
1 133.00 |
|
Other allowances |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Other non-executive council members |
B MCOYANA 1 133.00 BM DU TOIT 103.00 CJ NEL 1 133.00 DE MABATHA 206.00 ES THEMBA 309.00 FNJ FOURIE 824.00 G BENGELL 412.00 G BOWLES 721.00 G CLARK 824.00 G HARRISON 721.00 J EASTES 206.00 JA BREED 515.00 JHE JEFTHA 927.00 L FEZEKA 103.00 |
B MCOYANA 1 133.00 BRAHM FLEISH 103.00 CJ NEL 1 133.00 ES THEMBA 309.00 FNJ FOURIE 824.00 G BENGELL 412.00 G BOWLES 721.00 G CLARK 824.00 H HARRISON 515.00 HJ DEACON 206.00 G HARRISON 721.00 J EASTES 206.00 J RUSTIN 206.00 JA BREED 515.00 JHE JEFTHA 927.00 JW BESYER 412.00 LG CELE 206.00 LH SWANEPOEL 206.00 ME MASEKO 309.00 MJ KUTUMELA 412.00 ML MAPHILA 515.00 MMC MAFUNDA 103.00 MS MOLOI 618.00 N LUKWE 206.00 NA MOSIA 412.00 NV MAGI 309.00 PR MOROATSSHEHLA 721.00 SM MAYONGO 927.00 TK GEZA 206.00 TTJ LEDIMO 412.00 W HLAISE 1 751.00 |
BRAHM FLEISH 309.00 CJ NEL 412.00 ES THEMBA 103.00 FNJ FOURIE 309.00 G BENGELL 515.00 G BOWLES 1133.00 G CLARK 515.00 I BEKEER 103.00 HJ DEACON 103.00 HN MAKHANGA 103.00 G HARRISON 618.00 J EASTES 412.00 J RUSTIN 412.00 JA BREED 309.00 JW BESYER 309.00 L MOTSHWANE 206.00 LG CELE 309.00 LH SWANEPOEL 618.00 ME MASEKO 309.00 M BOMVANA 103.00 M SCHOEMAN 103.00 ML MAPHILA 515.00 MMC MAFUNDA 206.00 MS MOLOI 306.00 NA MOSIA 515.00 PN CALUZA 309.00 PR MOROATSSHEHLA 618.00 RM DU TOIT 206.00 SM MAYONGO 712.00 TK GEZA 515.00 TTJ LEDIMO 515.00 W HLAISE 1 854.00 |
(2)(a-c)
Chairperson’s additional remuneration:
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
|
Additional Remuneration |
0 |
0 |
0 |
No additional remuneration was made to the Chairperson.
18 November 2015 - NW3739
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)With reference to her reply to question 3250 on 15 September 2015, by which date are provincial education departments scheduled to submit their training plans in respect of the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy; (2) what (a) funding, (b) human resources, particularly therapists and psychologists and (c) other support will her department provide (i) provincial education departments and (ii) schools to support the implementation of the SIAS policy?
Reply:
(1) Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) were expected to submit their training and implementation plans in respect of the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy by 30 August 2015.
(2) (a)(i) The Department of Basic Education (DBE) does not provide direct funding to PEDs to support the implementation of the SIAS policy and (ii) PEDs are expected to provide a budget to support schools in the implementation of the policy.
(b)(i) The provision of human resources is a provincial competence and therefore the DBE does not provide human resources to PEDs to support the implementation of the policy. PEDs are expected to use their existing resources to implement SIAS, including the use of existing therapist and psychologist posts. (ii) Similarly, PEDs are expected to provide support to schools, including training of teachers, within their existing resources.
(c) The Department will provide support (i) to PEDs and (ii) to schools by developing norms and standards for the implementation of the policy, supplying training materials and programmes, as well as implementation guidelines.
18 November 2015 - NW3823
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)(a) What amount has each provincial education department allocated for information and communication technology (ICT) in education in the 2014-15 financial year and (b) in which budget vote was each amount allocated; (2) What interventions exist in each province to train teachers in the use and integration of ICT in the classroom?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) The budget allocation for information and communication technology (ICT) in education in the 2014-15 financial year in each provincial education department is reflected in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Provincial Education Departments: ICT Budget and Expenditure for 2014/15
Province |
2014/15 Approved Budget |
R"000 |
|
Eastern Cape |
No budget was allocated for ICT due to budget constrain. |
Free State |
No budget was allocated for ICT due to budget constrain. |
Gauteng |
115 059 |
KwaZulu Natal |
No budget was allocated for ICT due to budget constrain. |
Limpopo |
45 396 |
Mpumalanga |
47 186 |
Northern Cape |
No budget was allocated for ICT due to budget constrain. |
North West |
9 365 |
Western Cape |
77 631 |
Totals |
294 637 |
(2) Each provincial department identify ICT training requirement and allocates available provincial budgets to address the training requirements. The Department of Basic Education in collaboration with Intel South Africa further assist provinces by providing ICT training for provincial and district officials based on their provincial requirements.
17 November 2015 - NW3104
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What is the estimated cost of completing Operation Phakisa: Ideal Clinics Initiative by 2017; (2) whether the initiative is currently fully funded; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the breakdown of the (a) various budgets and/or grants from which funding will be drawn and (b) relevant amounts?
Reply:
(1) Operation Phakisa Ideal Clinic is an ongoing programme that involves improving current weaknesses in primary health care facilities as well as ongoing maintenance pertaining to the 10 components of the programme. The cost estimate has not been completed.
(2) No. We are currently in discussions with National Treasury about this.
END.
17 November 2015 - NW3803
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority had any engagement with Bosasa regarding security officers stationed at international airports wearing camouflage gear, particularly at O R Tambo International Airport; (2) (a) what was the nature of the specified engagement(s) and (b) when did the specified engagement(s) take place; (3) what (a) were the outcomes of the specified engagement(s) and (b) remedies and/or corrective action was (i) required and (ii) by when?
Reply:
Bosasa is a duly registered business with PSIRA. It is true that it is also providing security services at OR Tambo International Airport and they make use of camouflage uniform.
We have never had specific engagement with Bosasa regarding the wearing of camouflage uniform.
Bosasa uniform does not constitute any contravention regarding wearing of uniform. Wearing uniform is regulated in terms of Regulation 13 of the Act. Particularly regulation 13(7)(b) provides as follows:
(7)…Any security service provider who…
(b) without legal justification wear a uniform badge or insignia identical to, so closely resembling a uniform, badge or insignia of the South African Police Service, South African Defence Force, the Department of Correctional Services or any other Law enforcement agency or service established in terms of law, as to be calculated to deceive, is guilty of an offence and an conviction liable to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 24 months.
Bosasa’s camouflage uniform is per attached Annexure and it does not violate regulations.
In the event Bosasa, at some stage or another, used uniform in violation of regulation 13 it has since complied voluntarily – see Annexture below.
BOSASA AIRPORT SECURITY
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE
17 November 2015 - NW3709
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether any investigation has been conducted into the conduct of a certain person (name and details furnished) for (a) the unlawful appointment of a certain service provider (name furnished) which had earlier been disqualified from the bid process, (b) the incurring of fruitless and wasteful expenditure and (c) exposing the specified municipality to unnecessary litigation; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what is the current status of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
The information requested will be obtained from the appropriate authority. The information will be communicated to the Hon Member when it is available.
17 November 2015 - NW3804
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether the prescribed minimum benefits under the Medical Schemes Act, 131 of 1998, make provision for minimum benefits for people with physical disabilities, in particular for (a) mobility impairments, (b) visual impairments and (ciii) hearing losses; if not, (i) why not and (ii) when will he take steps to address this matter; if so, what are the further relevant details of the specified prescribed minimum benefits; (2) (a) what assistance do public healthcare institutions provide for people with physical disabilities, particularly with reference to (i) mobility enhancing equipment, (ii) visual enhancing equipment and (iii) hearing aids and (b) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
1.The Prescribed Minimum Benefits under the Medical Schemes Act,131 of 1998 make provision for minimum benefits for people with physical disabilities such as:
(a) Mobility impairments
Included in the PMBs is rehabilitative therapy such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy up to level of functional plateau; i.e. up to a point where no additional significant improvement from continued therapy is reached. No monetary limit is placed rather a therapeutic value threshold is set. This is a critical clinical intervention to improve the mobility of the physically disabled patient. Additionally, equipment to assist with mobility is included in the PMBs such as wheelchairs. This is dependent on the cause of immobility being a consequence of a PMB condition.
(b) Visual impairment
Currently the PMB package only provides for visual aids such corrective optometry devices. If a member suffers a PMB condition which threatens their vision, the PMB entitlements first include interventions that will prevent the visual loss and secondarily, will reverse such any degree of visual impairment. Thus the PMB package with regards to the visual system is predominantly a secondary and tertiary prevention package, and is highly aligned with National Policy (e.g. cataract surgery and treatment algorithms for Glaucoma). With regards to other supportive health technology such as walking sticks for those with complications for PMBs aligned with national policy and included in their management is corrective medical and surgical interventions.
(c) Hearing losses
Preventative care: Common conditions that cause hearing loss are included in the PMB package and their early and effective management is included as PMB level of care. These include early management of otitis media, rupture of eardrums post-trauma or infection etc. Supportive care for hearing loss as a complication of PMBs is not precluded when other means of restoration such as tympanoplasty have failed.
The PMB framework enables Medical Schemes to institute Managed Care principles in order to ensure members of medical schemes have access to quality healthcare at affordable prices. Bringing down the cost of care via these mechanisms would allow for a more equitable disbursement of risk pool funds to both disabled and non-disabled members of medical schemes.
It is important to note that the PMBs are not an exhaustive and comprehensive list. The Medical Schemes Act, however, provides for a regular revision to the PMB package to identify and proactively address some of the current deficiencies. The revised package under consideration contains a preventative and curative components in line with National policy. It further does not neglect wholesale the supportive measures for irreversible disabilities, albeit with plenty of room for improvement. The PMB package revision is a work in progress with an emphasis on trying to bring it into closer alignment with current national priorities and policy.
2. (a) (i) Public hospitals do provide mobility enhancing equipment (assistive technology) to persons with physical disabilities in the form of crutches, walking aids and wheelchairs (manual and motorized),
(ii) Public hospitals do provide refractive services and issue the relevant visual enhancing equipment in the form of spectacles or readers. In certain instances where refractive services are not available in a public facility, arrangements are made for this to be provided by a service provider from an NGO or private sector,
(iii) Public hospitals do provide audiology services which include testing for hearing loss, and fitting and training on the use of hearing aids.
(b) There are no further relevant details.
END.
17 November 2015 - NW3865
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Health
With reference to his reply to question 2600 on 5 August 2015, where he states that the Sizwe Tropical Disease Hospital will be relocated to a site opposite the Edenvale Hospital and the Environmental Authorisation compiled by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on 5 June 2015, which states that the relocation of the Sizwe Hospital is not approved in the specified Environmental Authorisation (details furnished), can he explain his reply in relation to the specified condition outlined in the specified Environmental Authorisation compiled by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development?
Reply:
The Gauteng Department of Health agreed to the relocation of the Hospital subject to the developer undertaking to fund the relocation fully at their own cost. It is the duty of the developer to ensure that all approvals (including but not limited to Environmental Authorisation) are obtained prior to any developments and relocation taking place on the site where the Hospital is currently located. It is assumed that until such time that the developer and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and Human Settlements obtain approval to relocate the Hospital, the relocation will not take place.
The Department of COGTA and Human Settlements has since brought to the attention of the Gauteng Department of Health that the developer no longer wished to follow through with terms of relocation as was agreed upon.
END.
17 November 2015 - NW3635
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)What is the rate in the rand levied on (a) residential property, (b) commercial property and (c) agricultural property in respect of each municipality in the Northern Cape; (2) whether the provisions of the National Treasury Instruction 07 of 2014/2015 are consistently applied in the specified municipalities with regard to the payment of the rate in the rand levied by municipalities; if not, why not, in each case; (3) whether he has found the rate in the rand levied by the Emthanjeni Local Municipality to be fair in comparison to the rates levied by surrounding municipalities; if not, what steps does he intend to take to ameliorate the conditions imposed on agricultural properties?
Reply:
The information requested will be obtained from the appropriate authority. The information will be communicated to the Hon Member when it is available.
17 November 2015 - NW3638
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Public Works:
What has been the total all-inclusive amount that was spent by his department on the upkeep and maintenance of all the (a) residential houses of (i) the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma and (ii) the Deputy President, Mr M C Ramaphosa, and (iii)(aa) Ministers and (bb) Deputy Ministers and (b) parliamentary villages in the 2014-15 financial year?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works
No. |
Client |
Maintenance Amount |
(a)(i) |
President |
R3 783 088.27 |
(a)(ii) |
Deputy President |
R1 596 390.38 |
(iii)(aa) |
Ministers |
R22 562 089.50 |
(iii)(bb) |
Deputy Ministers |
R9 430 690. 86 |
(b) |
Parliamentary Villages |
R90 402 420.00 |
17 November 2015 - NW3857
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Whether he has tabled a proposal to the Cabinet in respect of free tertiary education; if so, (2) whether the specified proposal has been considered by the Cabinet; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether he has been mandated by the Cabinet to work with the National Treasury to prepare a funding model for free tertiary education that was practical, achievable and sustainable; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- No, I have not tabled a proposal to Cabinet in respect of free tertiary education.
- Not applicable.
- No, Cabinet has not mandated me to work with the National Treasury in preparing a funding model for free tertiary education.
In terms of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, White Paper 3: A programme on Transformation of Higher Education in South Africa of 1997, or the White Paper for Post-School Education and Training of 2013, it is not government’s policy to consider free tertiary education for all. The position has consistently been to ensure affordable university education, support those who cannot afford to pay through financial aid, and progressively introduce free university education for the poor in South Africa.
The National Development Plan affirms this position indicating that:
- all students who qualify for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) must be provided access to full funding through loans and bursaries to cover the costs of tuition, books, accommodation and other living expenses; and
- students who do not qualify for NSFAS should have access to bank loans, backed by State sureties.
In order to support this position, the Department of Higher Education and Training has, in line with the recommendations of the Ministerial Working Group on Fee Free Education for the Poor of 2013, submitted annual bids to National Treasury in 2013, 2014 and 2015 as part of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budget process.
In the 2015 MTEF bid process, the Department focused on the increase required for NSFAS funding to assist financially needy and academically deserving students as identified in the Ministerial Working Group. The emphasis of the bid was to address the need to fully fund all qualifying NSFAS students at university level through Full Cost of Study (FCS) loans, for which an amount of R36.983 billion was requested over the 2016/17 to 2018/19 MTEF period for university students.
The Department has also brought this matter to the attention of the Standing Committee on Appropriations at meetings held on 21 October 2014, 26 May 2015 and 4 November 2015. At the Standing Committee on Appropriations meeting of 4 November 2015, as part of the parliamentary/political process for the finalisation of the 2016 MTEF allocations., requirements of supporting university and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college students through NSFAS loans and bursaries were discussed.
National Treasury attended the Committee meeting and is fully aware of the status of NSFAS funding.
In addition, National Treasury and the Department of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation are undertaking an Expenditure and Performance Review of the NSFAS, which was initiated in October 2014.
Compiler/Contact persons:
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STATUS:
DATE:
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MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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17 November 2015 - NW3764
Hlengwa, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to his reported disclosure last year (details furnished) that out of 278 Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in municipalities, 170 were not qualified, what is the statistics with regard to qualifications of CFOs in municipalities as at 1 September 2015?
Reply:
The response is based on the information provided by National Treasury.
As at 01 September 2015, out of 227 filled chief financial officer posts, 151 meet the requirements, in terms of the Local Government: Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels.
17 November 2015 - NW3844
Nkomo, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Health
Whether his department has any plans in place to renovate the dental departments in all government hospitals; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
No, there are presently no plans to renovate the Dental Departments in any government hospital.
The Department is in the process of developing norms and standards for Oral Health Services for the country. Once these norms and standards have been finalised, plans for renovations will be developed in line with the norms and standards.
END.
17 November 2015 - NW3842
Nkomo, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Health
What is the (a) current status of the renovations in the dental department at the Mamelodi Hospital in Pretoria and (b) envisaged time frame for the completion of the specified renovations?
Reply:
According to the Gauteng Provincial Department of Health -
- Specifications have been completed;
- The scope and project plan is still to be finalised. This will provide the specifics with regard to the envisaged time-frames to complete the renovations. It is however, expected that it will be completed before the end of this financial year.
END.
17 November 2015 - NW3713
Bhanga, Mr BM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether any investigation is underway into the actions, performance or administration of a certain municipal manager (name and details furnished) in the Free State; if so, (a) what is the (i) nature of the investigation and (ii) current status of the investigation and (b) when is it anticipated that the investigation will be completed; if not, (2) whether he is aware of (a) the serious allegations of corruption and maladministration that have been levelled against the specified person and (b) a Hawks investigation into the specified person; (3) (a) how long has the specified person been acting as municipal manager and (b) what is the specified person’s regular position in the municipality; (4) does the specified person have the requisite qualifications to act as a municipal manager; if so, what are the details of the qualifications; (5) whether he will instruct the political leadership of the municipality to remove the specified person from the specified position as acting municipal manager given the nature of the allegations against the specified person and return the specified person to the person’s previous position; if not, why not; if so, when? NW4395E
Reply:
The information requested will be obtained from the appropriate authority. The information will be communicated to the Hon Member when it is available.
17 November 2015 - NW3466
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(a) What has the Kouga Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape done to assist the Oyster Bay community to (i) remove sand and (ii) stop sand dune encroachment on streets, public spaces and residential homes, (b) what definite plan does the municipality have to deal with this problem in the future and (c) what is the timeline for all specified assistance?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available within the Department. We have, however, requested the Kouga Local Municipality to provide this information.
The Honourable Member will be provided with the requested information as soon as it is available.
17 November 2015 - NW3917
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
1. What funding model does his department use to allocate funds to entities that report to him; 2. what funding model has been devised for the implementation of the Standard of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP)103 in respect of heritage assets in the specified entities; 3. whether any funds have been allocated for security upgrades due to the implementation of GRAP 103; if not, why not; if so, what (a) amount has been allocated for the specified upgrades and (b) are the further relevant details in each case?
Reply:
- The Department provides funding to its institutions based on the mandate of the particular entity. Annually the baseline budgets of entities are adjusted for inflation or cost of living. In addition to the baseline allocations, entities may receive funding (on a needs basis) for capital works projects. Such funds are ring-fenced for capital project(s) only and cannot be used to augment operational budgets.
- Funding for the implementation of GRAP 103 will be on a needs basis. Each entity has been requested to cost its funding requirements for the implementation of the GRAP 103. The costing exercise conducted by the forum of the CFOs of DAC public entities revealed that the costs of implementation include valuation costs, human resources costs, IT costs and security costs. Entities have submitted their respective budgets for the implementation of GRAP 103 and will receive funding based on the availability of resources.
- As mentioned in 2 above, the costing exercise conducted by the forum of the CFOs of DAC public entities revealed that the costs of full implementation include valuation costs, human resources costs, IT costs and security costs. All the entities were appraised of these costs and were requested to incorporate them in their respective GRAP 103 costing or budgeting exercises. As such the budgets requests are inclusive of all costs relating to the implementation of GRAP 103.
17 November 2015 - NW3856
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Police
Whether, in line with the applicable provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, his department was incorporating cutting-edge technology and the most innovative ideas in policing political protests and civil activism in our country; if not, why not; if so, what (a) are the relevant details and (b) positive outcomes were achieved by the police in maintaining law and order during the protest actions since 1 January 2015?
Reply:
(a) Yes. The following modern technology and ideas are used to police protests and
gatherings:
- Water Cannon
- Long Range Acoustic Device
- Video cameras
- Recording devices
- Mediation and conflict resolution and intensified community relations programmes
(b) The above cutting-edge technology contributed to the following positive
outcomes:
- No loss of life, minimised physical contact between the participants and the police and improved method of collecting evidence for criminal court purposes.
:
17 November 2015 - NW3738
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)What was the (a) cash on hand, (b) debtors book and age analysis, (c) collection ratio and (d) monthly operating (i) income, (ii) expenditure and (iii) creditors book and age analysis in respect of each metro municipality for the 2014-15 financial year; (2) (a) which capital grants were awarded to each metro in the 2014-15 financial year and (b) what amount was spent in each specified case in respect of each metro municipality; (3) were any capital grant funds utilised for operational expenditure; if so, (a) what amount, (b) have any steps been taken in this regard and (c) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) (b) (c) (d) (i) (ii) (iii) The tables below outlines the cash on hand , debtors age analysis, operating income, expenditure and creditors books for Metropolitan municipalities. The information sourced from the municipal 2014/15 pre-audited financial statements submitted to National Treasury and MFMA Section 71 quarterly report as at June 2015.
Here's the link for table1;2;3;4&5: http://www.pmg.org.za/files/RNW3738-151117.doc
(2) The table below outlines the capital grants that were awarded to each metro in the 2014-15 financial year and the amounts spent in each specified case in respect of each metro municipality. The information sourced from the National Treasury.
(3) The grants are for capital expenditure and any amounts spent on operating expenditure can only be identified through an audit. The Auditor General is currently conducting the municipal audits which will be concluded on the 30th November 2015.
Metropolitan Municipality |
Urban Settlement Development Partnership Grant (USDG) |
Public Transport Infrastructure Grant |
Integrated National Electrification Programme (Municipal) Grant |
Neighbourhood Development Partnership Grant |
||||
(a)Allocated in 2014/15 FY |
(b)Expenditure in 2014/15 FY |
(a) Allocated in 2014/15 FY |
(b) Expenditure in 2014/15 FY |
(a) Allocated in 2014/15 FY |
(b) Expenditure in 2014/15 FY |
(a) Allocated in 2014/15 FY |
(b) Expenditure in 2014/15 FY |
|
Buffalo City |
R673,289,000 |
R 673,287,715 |
R - |
R - |
R20,587,000 |
R23,285,000 |
R5,000,000 |
R5,568,000 |
Nelson Mandela Bay |
R371,602,000 |
R747,939,811 |
R167,500,000 |
R122,238,000 |
R18,000,000 |
R18,000,000 |
R9,000,000 |
R5,596,000 |
Mangaung |
R654,406,000 |
R585,876,747 |
R30,000,000 |
R15,056,000 |
R30,200,000 |
R26,492,000 |
R5,000,000 |
R3,917,000 |
Ekurhuleni |
R1,804,532,000 |
R1,498,622,869 |
R250,000,000 |
R271,932,000 |
R61,000,000 |
R60,925,000 |
R - |
R - |
City of Johannesburg |
R1,695,189,000 |
R1,583,408,494 |
R553,571,000 |
R820,665,000 |
R31,000,000 |
R25,801,000 |
R48,461,000 |
R40,926,000 |
City of Tshwane |
R1,469,450,000 |
R1,460,205,486 |
R867,571,000 |
R848,957,000 |
R32,000,000 |
R32,000,000 |
R75,000,000 |
R174,998,000 |
Ethekwini |
R1,800,076,000 |
R1,800,076,000 |
R654,751,000 |
R234,698,000 |
R15,000,000 |
R42,054,000 |
R34,255,000 |
R6,833,000 |
City of Cape Town |
R1,358,879,000 |
R1,481,930,471 |
R1,069,140,000 |
R 776,784,000 |
R5,000,000 |
R11,727,000 |
R30,784,000 |
R7,397,000 |
17 November 2015 - NW3859
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Health
Whether his department facilitated any joint meetings with food manufacturers, nutritionists and medical scientists with a view of discussing changes needed to be undertaken in food manufacturing to help stem the tide of obesity and life style diseases which are overwhelming the health system; if not, why not; if so, what agreement was reached with (a) food manufacturers that would significantly help to improve the nutritional quality and health giving properties of manufactured or processed foods and (b) nutritionists and medical scientists to evaluate manufactured and processed foods with a view of providing an easy to understand rating system that would appear on food labels?
Reply:
Yes.
Agreements reached with food manufacturers -
(a) The Department of Health is working closely with the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), which is an organization where various groups of the food industry are affiliated. Through this collaboration the food industry have committed to support the drive by Government to reduce the prevalence of Obesity. The need to reformulate some food products was identified as one of the priority areas. In this regard, it is imperative to identify the ultra processed, frequently consumed foods in South Africa and to do this. the CGCSA and the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) South Africa, have commissioned a Dietary Intake Study which aims to identify these foods and beverages to target them for reformulation.
Furthermore, the Department promulgated the regulations relating to reduction of sodium in certain foodstuffs and related matters (R214) in 2013. It is stipulated in the Regulations, that as of 2016, there should be reduction of sodium content in various foodstuffs until the desired nutrient levels are reached in 2019.
(b) The Department of Health also collaborates with the Food Legislation Advisory Group (FLAG) which comprise of the industry, academia, research institutes and nutrition professional bodies. This collaboration has resulted in the development of a Nutrient Profile Model (NPM) for South Africa to provide a scientific evidence-based approach to determine the eligibility of foods to carry nutrient and health claims on their labels in South Africa. This Nutrient Profile calculator is a user-friendly electronic tool which has been made available to assist manufacturers on the formulation of new products or reformulation of their products where necessary and when they intend to make health or nutrition claims.
END.
17 November 2015 - NW3793
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Does the Competition Commission intend to implement the provisions of the Competition Amendment Act, Act 1 of 2009, to criminalise cartel activities; if not, why not; if so, when?
Reply:
Technical work is continuing in order to give effect to the phased introduction of the Competition Amendment Act and ensure capacity to implement effectively. This has been done successfully with the market enquiry provisions. Further announcements can be expected within the next six months, based on progress made with additional areas of the Amendment Act.
-END-
17 November 2015 - NW3724
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether his department is aware that the upgrading of the access road into Kwanomzamo, Riebeek East, in Makana Municipality scheduled for completion in 2012 has not been completed; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) why was the upgrading of the specified road not completed and (b) when will the upgrading of the specified road be completed; (2) whether the Municipal Infrastructure Grant funding was used to build the specified access road; if not, (a) from what budget were the funds sourced and (b) what was the total cost of the specified project; if so, from where was this grant funding sourced; (3) has there been any attempt to complete this project since 2012; if not, why not; if so, why is the project still incomplete?
Reply:
The information requested will be obtained from the appropriate authority. The information will be communicated to the Hon Member when it is available.
17 November 2015 - NW3889
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 311 on 12 March 2015, a certain person (name and details furnished) now complies with the minimum competency levels required of municipal accounting officers; if not, (a) what are the details of the competency levels which the specified person does not comply with and (b) what action has been and/or will be taken by his department to ensure that the specified municipality is managed by a fully compliant manager; if so, when did the specified person achieve full compliance with the specified competency levels?
Reply:
The information requested will be obtained from the appropriate authority. The information will be communicated to the Hon Member when it is available.
17 November 2015 - NW3888
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(a) What are the details of all court cases in which the Camdeboo Local Municipality has been involved (i) in the (aa) 2013-14 and (bb) 2014-15 financial years and (ii) from 1 April 2015 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) what was the outcome of each specified case and (c) what are the details of the costs incurred by the specified municipality in each specified case?
Reply:
The information requested will be obtained from the appropriate authority. The information will be communicated to the Hon Member when it is available.
17 November 2015 - NW3880
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether any investigation is currently underway and/or was conducted into the non-compliance of municipalities with the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, Act 29 of 2014, in the 2014-15 financial year; if not, why not; if so, which municipalities (a) are being and/or (b) have been investigated; (2) (a) what is the current status of each of the specified investigations and (b) when is it anticipated that the investigations will be completed; (3) what has he found are the causes for the municipalities’ non-compliance with the specified Act; (4) whether he is taking any steps to ensure the compliance of the municipalities with the specified Act; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. No. There is no investigation underway or conducted.
What we regard as important to make a positive change in terms of municipal compliance is instilling culture of compliance with the critical provisions of the Act. This will be an on-going rather than a once-off process. In this regard, the department wrote letters to the relevant municipalities outlining issues of non-compliance and how those matters should be addressed, and it would continue monitoring municipal progress towards resolution of those matters.
2. Not applicable.
3. From the monitoring and assessments conducted, some of the causes were lack of understanding that until certain Council adopted documents (i.e by-laws to give effect to rates policies and resolution levying rates) are published in the relevant Provincial Gazette as required by the law, there is no full compliance with the law.
4. Yes. As already indicated in (1) above, the department is continuing to monitor municipal compliance with the critical provisions of the Act and where required it would provide the necessary guidance. In this regard, in the 2015/16 financial year the department would follow-up with those municipalities that were identified as having been non-compliant, with a view to rectifying those matters with respect of the 2016/17 municipal budget preparation process.
17 November 2015 - NW3794
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
What is his policy position with regard to merging industry regulators with the competition authorities in order to increase their capacity and powers?
Reply:
Government is currently building the capacity of economic regulators, who play a vital part in allocation of scarce resources, price-setting in monopoly markets and regulating conduct.
The BRICS Conference on Inclusive Growth and Competition held in November 2015, brought together economic regulators from the five BRICS countries as well as from elsewhere on the continent and from developed countries, to share experiences and insights.
As part of the work with regulators, we will be exploring the possibility of further consolidation of regulators and balance the specialist expertise that may be located within sector regulators with the broader economic and legal capacity that the competition authorities have built up over the years.
-END-
17 November 2015 - NW3852
Mahlalela, Mr AF to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether, in light of the finding by the District Health Barometer, which has been published by the Health Systems Trust that there are provinces and/or areas in provinces where children under the age of five years are dying in hospitals due to severe malnutrition, pneumonia and diarrhea, he can provide detailed information with regard to (a)(i) specified provinces and (ii) hospitals, (b) the causes for the specified medical conditions and (c) measures that his department has implemented to reverse the specified situation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether other departments and/or stakeholders played any role in this regard; if so, what role in each case?
Reply:
- (a) The 2014/15 District Health Barometer provides information regarding deaths from diarrhoea, pneumonia and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) amongst children under five years of age. (see below) is taken from the District Health Barometer. The table shows that the number of deaths due to these conditions, as well as the associated case fatality rates (the proportion of children who are admitted to hospital who die during that admission), have declined substantially since 2009/10.
Table 1: Deaths and case fatality rates from diarrhoea, pneumonia and SAM in children under five years of age, 2009/10 – 2014/15[1]
Diarrhoea |
Pneumonia |
SAM |
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No. of deaths |
Case Fatality Rate |
No. of deaths |
Case Fatality Rates |
No. of deaths |
Case Fatality Rates |
|
2009/10 |
3 008 |
7.1% |
2 769 |
6.6% |
2 345 |
19.3% |
2010/11 |
2 558 |
7.0% |
2 287 |
5.8% |
2 114 |
16.4% |
2011/12 |
1 550 |
4.6% |
1 796 |
4.2% |
1 605 |
13.3% |
2012/13 |
1 526 |
4.3% |
1 395 |
3.8% |
1 642 |
12.7% |
2013/14 |
1 775 |
3.9% |
1 532 |
3.5% |
1 672 |
11.3% |
2014/15 |
1 513 |
3.3% |
1 411 |
2.9% |
1 852 |
11.6% |
(i) All public sector hospitals report on the number of deaths from these conditions amongst children under five years of age on a monthly basis. The Department uses these numbers to identify provinces, districts and hospitals with a high number of deaths or high case fatality rates, so that remedial action can be taken.
Deaths from these conditions were from all provinces during 2013/14 and 2014/15 are shown in . Deaths from diarrhoea declined in all provinces except Limpopo and Mpumalanga, and deaths from pneumonia declined in all provinces except Gauteng. Deaths from SAM increased in a number of provinces, and in the country as a whole. As noted in the District Health Barometer, this may reflect better identification of cases, but needs to be carefully monitored. The Department is currently implementing strategies to reduce the number of deaths from SAM.
Table 2: Deaths in children under-five years from diarrhoea, pneumonia and SAM by province for 2013/14 and 2014/15[2]
Deaths as a result of: |
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Diarrhoea |
Pneumonia |
SAM |
||||
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
|
Eastern Cape |
542 |
351 |
322 |
274 |
356 |
339 |
Free State |
111 |
100 |
84 |
80 |
132 |
148 |
Gauteng |
109 |
108 |
138 |
151 |
82 |
126 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
387 |
347 |
305 |
300 |
337 |
405 |
Limpopo |
239 |
246 |
283 |
232 |
288 |
291 |
Mpumalanga |
163 |
189 |
201 |
198 |
144 |
233 |
Northern Cape |
61 |
55 |
46 |
41 |
68 |
67 |
North West |
151 |
105 |
126 |
103 |
251 |
225 |
Western Cape |
12 |
12 |
27 |
18 |
14 |
32 |
South Africa |
1 775 |
1 513 |
1 532 |
1 411 |
1 762 |
1 852 |
(ii) The numbers of child deaths by category of hospital during 2014/15 are shown in . The majority of deaths occur in district hospitals (which account for the majority of hospitals). Departmental interventions to improve quality of care therefore focus predominantly on these hospitals.
Table 3: Deaths in children under five years of age from diarrhoea, pneumonia and SAM by category of hospital for 2014/15[3]
Deaths as a result of: |
|||
Diarrhoea |
Pneumonia |
SAM |
|
National Central Hospitals |
53 |
116 |
25 |
Provincial Tertiary Hospitals |
115 |
93 |
96 |
Regional Hospitals |
343 |
404 |
513 |
District Hospitals |
987 |
789 |
1 202 |
Totala |
1 498 |
1 402 |
1 836 |
a Totals are slightly lower than in Table 2 as a small number of deaths are reported from Primary Health Care facilities
(b) Diarrhoea and pneumonia result from infections. Children with weakened immune systems (due to undernutrition or other conditions such as HIV infection) are more likely to acquire these infections, which are in turn more likely to be severe (and result in hospitalisation and/or death). Children whose nutritional intake is less than their nutritional requirements are at risk of developing severe acute malnutrition; this often results from a combination of poor food intake (due to unavailability of food and/or poor feeding) and repeated infections.
(c) The reduction in the number of deaths in children due to diarrhoea, pneumonia and SAM can be attributed to implementation of the following child survival interventions:
- Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV.
- Inclusion of pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines in the routine immunisation programme. In 2014/15, 89.8% of children under one year of age had received all the recommended immunisations.
- Promotion of breastfeeding as outlined in the Tshwane Declaration which commits the country to promoting breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. In 2014/15, 45.1% of children were reported to be exclusively breastfed at 14 weeks of age. This represents a substantial improvement, but further improvements are required.
- Provision of micronutrients through food fortification and Vitamin A supplementation. In 2014/15, 52.2% of children aged 1 – 5 years received the recommended two doses of supplementary Vitamin A.
- Monitoring of the growth of children using the Road-to-Health booklet and ensuring that children with growth faltering and mild or moderate malnutrition receive nutritional supplements.
- Correct management of children with diarrhoea, pneumonia and SAM at all levels of the health system. District Clinical Specialist Teams have been appointed in all districts. One of their key functions is to ensure the quality of clinical care provided in health facilities.
- Promotion of hand washing: the Health Promotion Directorate is currently implementing a hand-washing campaign.
2. Many other departments and stakeholders are involved in efforts to improve child survival and health.
Two of the most important departments are the Departments of Social Development (DSD) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). DSD has led the development of the Early Childhood Development policy, and also ensures that vulnerable children receive child support grants. The DWS plays a critical role in improving access to clean water and sanitation for children and their families.
The Department also works with a range of partners. These include United Nations Agencies (e.g. the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO)), other technical assistance partners (e.g. Save the Children, PATH, FH360), academic and research institutions (e.g. the Medical Research Council) and private sector partners (e.g. Discovery Health).
END.
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Massyn N, Peer N, Padarath A, Barron P, Day C, editors. District Health Barometer 2014/15. Durban: Health Systems Trust; October 2015. ↑
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Massyn N, Peer N, Padarath A, Barron P, Day C, editors. District Health Barometer 2014/15. Durban: Health Systems Trust; October 2015. ↑
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District Health Information. Extracted 4th November 2015. ↑
17 November 2015 - NW3878
Basson, Ms J to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)With reference to his reply to question 3086 on 8 September 2015, what was the outcome of the investigation into the issues raised in the internal audit report with regard to the payment to Maximum Profit Recovery (Pty) Ltd; (2) whether the external investigator investigated the other allegations in the internal audit report; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The information requested will be obtained from the appropriate authority. The information will be communicated to the Hon Member when it is available.
17 November 2015 - NW3820
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), (a) how many procurement contracts were concluded despite the SASSETA failing to request the necessary three quotations, (b) what was the value of each specified contract, (c) to which company and/or individual was each specified contract awarded and (d) which services were procured in respect of each specified contract; (2) has any (a) corrective action and/or (b) disciplinary action been taken in respect of the specified procurement irregularities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in respect of each of the specified procurement irregularities; (3) with reference to the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), (a) how many procurement contracts were concluded despite the LGSETA failing to request the necessary three quotations, (b) what was the value of each specified contract, (c) to which company and/or individual was each specified contract awarded and (d) which services were procured in respect of each specified contract; (4) has any (a) corrective action and/or (b) disciplinary action been taken in respect of the specified procurement irregularities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in respect of each of the specified procurement appointment irregularities?
Reply:
- (a) The information we got indicates that the Safety and Security Sector Education and
Training Authority (SASSETA) concluded five contracts without obtaining three
quotations.
(b), (c) and (d) The table below gives details of the names of the awarded companies, services procured and value of each contract:
Awarded Company |
Services |
Value/Amount |
(a) Mabuya Auditors |
Witnessing in a disciplinary case |
R12 500.00 |
(b) Maweza |
Information Technology services |
R479 988.00 |
(c) Wolf |
Security |
R250 000.00 |
(d) TRONCOP |
Construction |
R22 175.28 |
(e) Bokhabane Event Hire |
Catering |
R2 580.00 |
2. (a) Yes, corrective action has been taken to prevent future irregular expenditure. The
following corrective action were taken:
- Supply Chain Management policies and procedures were reviewed and implemented;
- Forensic audits/investigations were conducted; and
- Regulation of spending.
(b) Yes, disciplinary action was taken as outlined:
- The Administrator of SASSETA has instituted disciplinary action against three affected staff members, all of whom are no longer with SASSETA.
- A notice to suspend a senior staff member, pending the finalisation of investigations into irregular activities, has been served.
3. (a) Based on the information at our disposal, the Local Government Sector Education and
Training Authority (LGSETA) concluded three contracts without obtaining three
quotations.
(b), (c) and (d) The table below gives details of the names of the awarded companies, services procured and value of each contract:
Awarded Company |
Services |
Value/Amount |
|
Asset Verification Project |
R432 960.00 |
|
Events Management Services - Sterkspruit Career Exhibition |
R2 395 776.12 |
|
Provision of Project Management services to assist LGSETA with the office relocation project |
R999 780.24 |
4. No corrective or disciplinary action was taken, due to the following reasons:
- Assets Verification Project: Three quotations were not obtained for this transaction on the basis that it was an emergency. The transaction was correctly identified as irregular expenditure, condoned by the Accounting Authority and disclosed in the Annual Financial Statements in line with revised National Treasury guidelines on irregular expenditure.
- Events Management Services-Sterkspruit Career Exhibition: This project did not follow the normal competitive processes of advertising through the Tender Bulletin. Since the SETA was under administration, there was no Accounting Authority to approve its condonation other than the originator of the transaction, i.e. Administrator, which performed the role of both the Chairperson and Accounting Authority of the SETA. The transaction was correctly disclosed in the Annual Financial Statements.
- Provision of Project Management Services: Three quotations were not obtained for this transaction on the basis that it was an emergency. The transaction was correctly identified as irregular expenditure, condoned by the Accounting Authority and disclosed in the Annual Financial Statements in line with revised National Treasury guidelines on irregular expenditure.
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17 November 2015 - NW3708
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether any investigation has been conducted into the conduct of a certain person (name and details furnished) for (a) the unlawful appointment of a certain service provider (name furnished) which had earlier been disqualified from the bid process, (b) the incurring of fruitless and wasteful expenditure and (c) exposing the specified municipality to unnecessary litigation; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what is the current status of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
The information requested will be obtained from the appropriate authority. The information will be communicated to the Hon Member when it is available.
17 November 2015 - NW3712
Bhanga, Mr BM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether a service provider was appointed by the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) to conduct capacity assessments of municipalities prior to the commencement of the current demarcation process; if not, (a) why not and (b) does the specified board have the internal capacity to conduct such an assessment; if so, (i) which service provider was appointed, (ii) what is the status of the specified service provider’s report and (iii) what was the cost of the contract for the research undertaken; (2) whether any reports were generated regarding the capacity of the newly amalgamated municipalities by (a) the MDB, (b) a service provider appointed by the specified board and/or (c) any other body for use in the demarcation process; if not, why not; if so, (i) who conducted the assessments, (ii) what criteria were used during such assessments and (iii) were the reports made available to the public during the public participation process? NW4394E
Reply:
The information requested will be obtained from the appropriate authority. The information will be communicated to the Hon Member when it is available.
17 November 2015 - NW3795
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Does he intend to introduce any (a) new or (b) amended legislation to (i) tackle anti-competitive practices and (ii) ease the barriers that hinder the entry of new firms to the mainstream competitive economy; if so, what is the scope of the intended legislation?
Reply:
I intend to introduce legislation to further strengthen our efforts to tackle anti-competitive practices which impose unnecessary costs on consumers, undermine industrial policy objectives and reduce the competitiveness of the economy. The Department has undertaken work on the scope of the amendments required, using the jurisprudence and the experience of the competition authorities to identify weaknesses or gaps in the legal framework. We are holding discussions and consultations with relevant parties to enable the drafting process to be completed as soon as possible. A Bill will be published on completion of the process.
-END-
16 November 2015 - NW3628
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(1)What total number of houses did her department plan to build for military veterans (a) in the (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12, (iii) 2012-13, (iv) 2013-14 and (v) 2014-15 financial years and (b) from 1 April 2015 to the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) how many of the intended total number of houses were (a) allocated and (b) handed over to beneficiaries in each of the specified financial years and time period; (3) how were (a) beneficiaries identified and (b) houses allocated in each of the specified financial years and time period?
Reply:
I wish to advise the Honourable member that details of the implementation of the special housing assistance dispensation for military veterans was concluded with the gazetting of the Military Veterans Regulations only on 19 February 2014 through Government Gazette No 37355 of 2014. This paved the way for proper planning and implementation of the programme. Accordingly, during my budget vote speech in July 2014, I indicated that “We will establish a dedicated Branch, headed by a DDG, to ensure that all 5 854 indigent military veterans receive houses in less than three years”. In essence, planning for the delivery of houses for the military veterans commenced in the 2014/15 financial year. 'Prior, those military veterans whom were classified as indigent benefited from the normal housing programme for the indigent.
In addition, I am the first to admit to the slow delivery of houses to military veterans during the Govan Mbeki Awards on 13 August 2015, I indicated that:
“First we are going to prioritise the military veterans. Their plight is a sad one that does need to be repeated here. In view of the extreme insensitivity that is very easily attached to the delays that have been experienced by our military veterans, I would like to indicate, on behalf of government, that we care very deeply concerned about their plight. The delay has not been deliberate, but I have now taken a decision that we will prove our worth to them.
The Deputy Ministers of Military Veterans and Human Settlements and I have met with various groupings of military veterans in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal and I have taken the decision that we will complete the more than 5 000 houses for military veterans who are on our database in the current financial year. The Military Veterans Housing Programme will be a national Ministerial programme. It will be coordinated by the Deputy Minister of Human Settlements as a national project, resources for the project will be ring-fenced and the military veterans themselves will appoint a national task team, through the Deputy Minister of Military Veterans and who will work closely with the Deputy Minister of Human Settlements. It is my intention that by March 2016 there should be no military veteran on our data base who is not housed through our intervention”.
I responded to question 3217 posed by an Honourable Gana on this important matter of military veterans as follows:
“Honourable member, we are currently in the final stages of concluding contractual agreements on this matter to ensure that we complete the more than 5 000 houses for military veterans who are on our database in the current financial year. Once this is done, I will provide a progress report to the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements”.
Beneficiaries were sourced from the database that is provided by the Department of Military Veterans. In instances where excluded beneficiaries approach provincial officials, they forward names of those beneficiaries to the Department of Military Veterans for verification whether they qualify to be military veterans or not.
Allocation of houses follows the extensive verification exercise to confirm beneficiaries' availability and extent of their qualification for housing assistance. In some instances Military Veterans Associations do take part in the verification exercise done by provinces.
16 November 2015 - NW3801
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether he can provide a detailed list of police stations that have (a) fully, (b) partially and (c) not yet implemented the rural safety strategy plan; (2) what is the detailed breakdown of the average response rate for identified (a) rural and (b) rural-urban mix police stations for (i) Alpha, (ii) Bravo and (iii) Charlie incidents?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b)(c) Yes, the detailed list of police stations which have fully, partially or not yet implemented the rural safety strategy plan is as follows, broken down per Province:
1. Eastern Cape
1.1 Rural police stations
1.1.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Addo |
2 |
Afsondering |
3 |
Aliwal North |
4 |
Avondale |
5 |
Balfour |
6 |
Barkly East |
7 |
Bathurst |
8 |
Baviaanskloof |
9 |
Bell |
10 |
Bityi |
11 |
Bizana |
12 |
Bluewater |
13 |
Bholo |
14 |
B0lotwa |
15 |
Bridge Camp |
16 |
Burgersdorp |
17 |
Cala |
18 |
Cedarville |
19 |
Chalumna |
20 |
Chungwa |
21 |
Coffee Bay |
22 |
Cofimvaba |
23 |
Committees |
24 |
Cookhouse |
25 |
Cradock |
26 |
Dalasile |
27 |
Dordrecht |
28 |
Doringkloof |
29 |
Elands Height |
30 |
Elliot |
31 |
Elliotdale |
32 |
Engcobo |
33 |
Ezibeleni |
34 |
Flagstaff |
35 |
Floukraal |
36 |
Fort Brown |
37 |
Glen Grey |
38 |
Hamburg |
39 |
Healdtown |
40 |
Henderson |
41 |
Hlababomvu |
42 |
Hofmeyr |
43 |
Hogsback |
44 |
Ida |
45 |
Ilinge |
46 |
Indwe |
47 |
Jamestown |
48 |
Katkop |
49 |
Kei Bridge |
50 |
Kenton On Sea |
51 |
Kinkelbos |
52 |
Kleinbulhoek |
53 |
Kolomane |
54 |
Khubusidrift |
55 |
Kwaaiman |
56 |
Kwandengane |
57 |
Lady Frere |
58 |
Lady Grey |
59 |
Libode |
60 |
Lukholweni |
61 |
Lusikisiki |
62 |
Macleantown |
63 |
Maclear |
64 |
Madeira |
65 |
Maletswai |
66 |
Maluti |
67 |
Matatiele |
68 |
Mbizeni |
69 |
Mhlungisi |
70 |
Middelburg |
71 |
Molteno |
72 |
Mooiplaas |
73 |
Mount Ayliff |
74 |
Mount Fletcher |
75 |
Mount Frere |
76 |
Moyeni |
77 |
Mpisi |
78 |
Mqanduli |
79 |
Mthatha |
80 |
Mtontsasa |
81 |
Mzamba |
82 |
Ngangelizwe |
83 |
Ngqeleni |
84 |
Ntabankulu |
85 |
Ntabethemba |
86 |
Palmietfontein |
87 |
Phumalanga |
88 |
Port St Johns |
89 |
Punzana |
90 |
Queenstown |
91 |
Qumbu |
92 |
Rhodes |
93 |
Riebeeck East |
94 |
Rietbron |
95 |
Rossouw |
96 |
Scenery Park |
97 |
Seafield |
98 |
Seven Fountains |
99 |
Sterkspruit |
100 |
Sterkstroom |
101 |
Steve Vukile Tshwete |
102 |
Steynsburg |
103 |
Storms River |
104 |
Sulenkama |
105 |
Tabase |
106 |
Tamara |
107 |
Tarkastad |
108 |
Thomas River |
109 |
Thornhill Ciskei |
110 |
Thornhill |
111 |
Thina Falls |
112 |
Tsolo |
113 |
Tsomo |
114 |
Tyefu |
115 |
Tylden |
116 |
Ugie |
117 |
Venterstad |
118 |
Whittlesea |
119 |
Wolwefontein |
120 |
Zamuxolo |
121 |
Zele |
1.2 Rural-urban mix police stations
1.2.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Aberdeen |
2 |
Adelaide |
3 |
Alexandria |
4 |
Alice |
5 |
Alicedale |
6 |
Bedford |
7 |
Berlin |
8 |
Bhisho |
9 |
Butterworth |
10 |
Cathcart |
11 |
Centane |
12 |
Dimbaza |
13 |
Fort Beaufort |
14 |
Graaff-Reinet |
15 |
Hankey |
16 |
Idutywa |
17 |
Jansenville |
18 |
Joubertina |
19 |
Kareedouw |
20 |
Kei Mouth |
21 |
Kei Road |
22 |
Keiskammahoek |
23 |
Kidds Beach |
24 |
King William's Town |
25 |
Kirkwood |
26 |
Klipplaat |
27 |
Komga |
28 |
Middledrift |
29 |
Msobomvu |
30 |
Ndevana |
31 |
Ngqamakhwe |
32 |
Patensie |
33 |
Paterson |
34 |
Pearston |
35 |
Peddie |
36 |
Seymour |
37 |
Somerset East |
38 |
Steytlerville |
39 |
Stutterheim |
40 |
Willowmore |
41 |
Willowvale |
2. Free State
2.1 Rural police stations
2.1.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Goedemoed |
2 |
Glen |
3 |
Heuningspruit |
4 |
Kommissiepoort |
5 |
Roadside |
6 |
Steunmekaar |
7 |
Tierpoort |
8 |
Verkykerskop |
9 |
Vierfontein |
10 |
Viljoensdrif |
11 |
Wanda |
2.2 Rural-urban mix police stations
2.2.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Arlington |
2 |
Bethlehem |
3 |
Clarens |
4 |
Fouriesburg |
5 |
Lindley |
6 |
Paul Roux |
7 |
Petrus Steyn |
8 |
Reitz |
9 |
Rosendal |
10 |
Boshof |
11 |
Brandfort |
12 |
Bultfontein |
13 |
Dealesville |
14 |
Hertzogville |
15 |
Hoopstad |
16 |
Theunissen |
17 |
Verkeerdevlei |
18 |
Winburg |
19 |
Clocolan |
20 |
Ficksburg |
21 |
Marquard |
22 |
Senekal |
23 |
Jacobsdal |
24 |
Luckhoff |
25 |
Petrusburg |
26 |
Kroonstad |
27 |
Maokeng |
28 |
Steynsrus |
29 |
Viljoenskroon |
30 |
Excelsior |
31 |
Hobhouse |
32 |
Ladybrand |
33 |
Cornelia |
34 |
Mafube |
35 |
Tweeling |
36 |
Villiers |
37 |
Bloemspruit |
38 |
Bainsvlei |
39 |
Bayswater |
40 |
Navalsig |
41 |
Deneysville |
42 |
Oranjeville |
43 |
Zamdela |
44 |
Boithuso |
45 |
Botshabelo |
46 |
Dewetsdorp |
47 |
Rouxville |
48 |
Smithfield |
49 |
Van Stadensrus |
50 |
Wepener |
51 |
Zastron |
52 |
Hennenman |
53 |
Ventersburg |
54 |
Virginia |
55 |
Edenburg |
56 |
Fauresmith |
57 |
Jagersfontein |
58 |
Philippolis |
59 |
Reddersburg |
60 |
Springfontein |
61 |
Trompsburg |
62 |
Edenville |
63 |
Heilbron |
64 |
Koppies |
65 |
Parys |
66 |
Vredefort |
67 |
Memel |
68 |
Vrede |
69 |
Warden |
70 |
Allanridge |
71 |
Bothaville |
72 |
Odendaalsrus |
73 |
Wesselsbron |
74 |
Park Road |
75 |
Welkom |
76 |
Sasolburg |
77 |
Soutpan |
78 |
Koffiefontein |
79 |
Tweespruit |
80 |
Harrismith |
81 |
Kestell |
82 |
Namahadi |
83 |
Phuthaditjhaba |
84 |
Tseki |
85 |
Selosesha |
86 |
Thaba-Nchu |
87 |
Bethulie |
88 |
Gariepdam |
2.2.2 Not implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Kagisanong |
2 |
Makwane |
3 |
Tseseng |
3. Gauteng
3.1 Rural police stations
3.1.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Welbekend |
2 |
Hekpoort |
3 |
The Barrage |
3.2 Rural-urban mix police stations
3.2.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Putfontein |
2 |
Boschkop |
3 |
Bronkhorstspruit |
4 |
Cullinan |
5 |
Ekangala |
6 |
Bekkersdal |
7 |
Carletonville |
8 |
Fochville |
9 |
Westonaria |
10 |
Akasia |
11 |
Magaliesburg |
12 |
Muldersdrift |
13 |
Randfontein |
14 |
Tarlton |
15 |
Kameeldrift |
16 |
Erasmia |
17 |
Orange Farms |
18 |
Devon |
19 |
Nigel |
20 |
Dube |
21 |
Hammanskraal |
22 |
Temba |
23 |
Olifantsfontein |
24 |
De Deur |
25 |
Heidelberg |
26 |
Kliprivier |
27 |
Meyerton |
28 |
Ratanda |
29 |
Vaal Marina |
30 |
Vereeniging |
4. KwaZulu-Natal
4.1 Rural police stations
4.1.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Amangwe |
2 |
Babanango |
3 |
Besters |
4 |
Boston |
5 |
Ceza |
6 |
Cramond |
7 |
Dalton |
8 |
Dududu |
9 |
Ekombe |
10 |
Ekuvukeni |
11 |
Elandslaagte |
12 |
Ematimatolo |
13 |
Ematsheni |
14 |
Evatt |
15 |
Ezibayeni |
16 |
Franklin |
17 |
Gowan Lea |
18 |
Groenvlei |
19 |
Hattingspruit |
20 |
Helpmekaar |
21 |
Hlabisa |
22 |
Hlobane |
23 |
Ibisi |
24 |
Impendle |
25 |
Ingogo |
26 |
Ingwavuma |
27 |
Intsikeni |
28 |
Kingsley |
29 |
Magudu |
30 |
Mahlabathini |
31 |
Maphumulo |
32 |
Mehlomnyama |
33 |
Mid Illovo |
34 |
Mpungamhlophe |
35 |
Msinga |
36 |
Msinsini |
37 |
Muden |
38 |
Ndumo |
39 |
Ndwedwe |
40 |
Newark |
41 |
Ngome |
42 |
Nkandla |
43 |
Nondweni |
44 |
Nsuze |
45 |
Ntabamhlope |
46 |
Ntambanana |
47 |
Paddock |
48 |
Rietvlei |
49 |
Sawoti |
50 |
Swartberg |
51 |
Taylors Halt |
52 |
Thornville |
53 |
Upper Tugela |
54 |
Van Reenen |
55 |
Wartburg |
56 |
Weenen |
57 |
Wembezi |
4.1.2 Partially implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Bishopstowe |
2 |
Ezinqoleni |
3 |
Gamalakhe |
4 |
Glendale |
5 |
Harburg |
6 |
Nhlanhleni |
7 |
Nyoni |
8 |
St Faiths |
9 |
Umbumbulu |
10 |
New Hanover |
4.1.3 Not implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Mbongolwane |
2 |
Normandien |
3 |
Umsunduzi |
4.2 Rural-urban mix police stations
4.2.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Bergville |
2 |
Bulwer |
3 |
Colenso |
4 |
Creighton |
5 |
Dannhauser |
6 |
Donnybrook |
7 |
Dundee |
8 |
Empangeni |
9 |
Emanguzi |
10 |
Eshowe |
11 |
Esikhaleni |
12 |
Estcourt |
13 |
Ezakheni |
14 |
Glencoe |
15 |
Gingindlovu |
16 |
Gluckstadt |
17 |
Greytown |
18 |
Hammarsdale |
19 |
Harding |
20 |
Hibberdene |
21 |
Hillcrest |
22 |
Highflats |
23 |
Himeville |
24 |
Howick |
25 |
Inanda |
26 |
Inchanga |
27 |
Ixopo |
28 |
Jozini |
29 |
Kokstad |
30 |
Kranskop |
31 |
Kwadukuza |
32 |
Kwandengezi |
33 |
Ladysmith |
34 |
Louwsburg |
35 |
Margate |
36 |
Mbazwana |
37 |
Melmoth |
38 |
Mooi River |
39 |
Mondlo |
40 |
Mpophomeni |
41 |
Mtunzini |
42 |
Mkhuze |
43 |
Nongoma |
44 |
Nottingham Road |
45 |
Nquthu |
46 |
Paulpietersburg |
47 |
Pongola |
48 |
Port Shepstone |
49 |
Plessislaer |
50 |
Scottburgh |
51 |
Richmond |
52 |
Sundumbili |
53 |
Ulundi |
54 |
Umhlali |
55 |
Umzinto |
56 |
Umzimkhulu |
57 |
Utrecht |
58 |
Verulam |
59 |
Vryheid |
60 |
Wasbank |
61 |
Winterton |
4.2.2 Partially implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Amanzimtoti |
2 |
Bhekithemba |
3 |
Camperdown |
4 |
Charlestown |
5 |
Folweni |
6 |
Hluhluwe |
7 |
Kwamakhutha |
8 |
Kwambonambi |
9 |
Kwamsane |
10 |
Mandeni |
11 |
Mpumalanga |
12 |
Mtubatuba |
13 |
Port Edward |
14 |
Southport |
15 |
Tongaat |
16 |
Umkomaas |
4.2.3 Not implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Hilton |
2 |
Madadeni |
3 |
Newcastle |
4 |
Osizweni |
5. Limpopo
5.1 Rural police stations
5.1.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Pienaarsrivier |
2 |
Rooiberg |
3 |
Rust De Winter |
4 |
Tuinplaas |
5 |
Giyani |
6 |
Hlanganani |
7 |
Malamulele |
8 |
Saselamani |
9 |
Sekgosese |
10 |
Dennilton |
11 |
Groblersdal |
12 |
Hlogotlou |
13 |
Laersdrift |
14 |
Marble Hall |
15 |
Motetema |
16 |
Nebo |
17 |
Roossenekal |
18 |
Zaaiplaas |
19 |
Apel |
20 |
Jane Furse |
21 |
Lebowakgomo |
22 |
Malipsdrift |
23 |
Masemola |
24 |
Sekhukhune |
25 |
Bulgerivier |
26 |
Saamboubrug |
27 |
Tolwe |
28 |
Tom Burke |
29 |
Villa Nora |
30 |
Witpoort |
31 |
Elandskraal |
32 |
Gilead |
33 |
Magatle |
34 |
Mahwelereng |
35 |
Tinmyne |
36 |
Zebediela |
37 |
Mara |
38 |
Mphephu |
39 |
Tshilwavhusiku |
40 |
Tshitale |
41 |
Waterpoort |
42 |
Waterval |
43 |
Dorset |
44 |
Naboomspruit |
45 |
Rankin's Pass |
46 |
Roedtan |
47 |
Vaalwater |
48 |
Masisi |
49 |
Tshamutumbu |
50 |
Gravelotte |
51 |
Hoedspruit |
52 |
Lulekani |
53 |
Namakgale |
54 |
Mankweng |
55 |
Morebeng |
56 |
Sebayeng |
57 |
Maleboho |
58 |
Mashashane |
59 |
Matlala |
60 |
Senwabarwana |
61 |
Seshego |
62 |
Cumberland |
63 |
Dwaalboom |
64 |
Hoopdal |
65 |
Levubu |
66 |
Makuya |
67 |
Mutale |
68 |
Siloam |
69 |
Tshaulu |
70 |
Vuwani |
71 |
Burgersfort |
72 |
Leboeng |
73 |
Mecklenburg |
74 |
Ohrigstad |
75 |
Tubatse |
76 |
Bolobedu |
77 |
Haenertsburg |
78 |
Letsitele |
79 |
Maake |
80 |
Ritavi |
5.1.2 Not implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Rakgwata |
2 |
Mokwakwaila |
5.2 Urban-rural mix police stations
5.2.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Bela-Bela |
2 |
Lephalale |
3 |
Mokopane |
4 |
Makhado |
5 |
Modimolle |
6 |
Musina |
7 |
Phalaborwa |
8 |
Botlokwa |
9 |
Polokwane |
10 |
Westenburg |
11 |
Alldays |
12 |
Mogwadi |
13 |
Northam |
14 |
Thabazimbi |
15 |
Thohoyandou |
16 |
Modjadjiskloof |
17 |
Tzaneen |
6. Mpumalanga
6.1 Rural police stations
6.1.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Acornhoek |
2 |
Bushbuckridge |
3 |
Calcutta |
4 |
Hazyview |
5 |
Mhala |
6 |
Balfour |
7 |
Ekulindeni |
8 |
Elukwatini |
9 |
Fernie |
10 |
Hartebeeskop |
11 |
Mayflower |
12 |
Kwaggafontein |
13 |
Mmametlake |
14 |
Siyabuswa |
15 |
Tweefontein |
16 |
Vaalbank |
17 |
Verena |
18 |
Dientjie |
19 |
Maartenshoop |
20 |
Kabokweni |
21 |
Masoyi |
22 |
Matsulu |
23 |
Dirkiesdorp |
24 |
Amersfoort |
25 |
Wakkerstroom |
26 |
Kaapmuiden |
27 |
Mbuzini |
28 |
Tonga |
29 |
Kriel |
30 |
Pienaar |
31 |
Schoemansdal |
6.2 Rural-urban mix police stations
6.2.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Skukuza |
2 |
Greylingstad |
3 |
Grootvlei |
4 |
Val |
5 |
Belfast |
6 |
Dullstroom |
7 |
Machadodorp |
8 |
Waterval Boven |
9 |
Badplaas |
10 |
Carolina |
11 |
Breyten |
12 |
Chrissiesmeer |
13 |
Davel |
14 |
Ermelo |
15 |
Lothair |
16 |
Kwamhlanga |
17 |
Graskop |
18 |
Sabie |
19 |
Low's Creek |
20 |
Ngodwana |
21 |
Kanyamazane |
22 |
Amsterdam |
23 |
Mahamba |
24 |
Piet Retief |
25 |
Sheepmoor |
26 |
Charl Cilliers |
27 |
Embalenhle |
28 |
Leslie |
29 |
Morgenzon |
30 |
Perdekop |
31 |
Volksrust |
32 |
Komatipoort |
33 |
Malelane |
34 |
Delmas |
35 |
Ogies |
36 |
Sundra |
7. North West
7.1 Rural police stations
7.1.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Amalia |
2 |
Atamelang |
3 |
Bedwang |
4 |
Bethanie |
5 |
Biesiesvlei |
6 |
Boons |
7 |
Boshoek |
8 |
Bray |
9 |
Cyferskuil |
10 |
Ganyesa |
11 |
Hebron |
12 |
Ipelegeng |
13 |
Itsoseng |
14 |
Jericho |
15 |
Kgomotso |
16 |
Klerkskraal |
17 |
Lehurutshe |
18 |
Lethabong |
19 |
Lomanyaneng |
20 |
Madibogo |
21 |
Makapanstad |
22 |
Mmakau |
23 |
Mokopong |
24 |
Morokweng |
25 |
Piet Plessis |
26 |
Reivilo |
27 |
Setlagole |
28 |
Sun City |
29 |
Vorstershoop |
7.1.2 Partially implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Assen |
2 |
Buffelshoek |
3 |
Groot Marico |
4 |
Klipgat |
5 |
Madikwe |
6 |
Makgobistad |
7 |
Mothutlung |
8 |
Motswedi |
9 |
Nietverdiend |
10 |
Ottoshoop |
11 |
Tshidilamolomo |
7.1.3 Not implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Kanana |
2 |
Khuma |
3 |
Mooifontein |
7.2 Rural-urban mix police stations
7.2.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Bloemhof |
2 |
Boitekong |
3 |
Christiana |
4 |
Brits |
5 |
Delareyville |
6 |
Hartbeespoortdam |
7 |
Huhudi |
8 |
Ikageng |
9 |
Jouberton |
10 |
Koster |
11 |
Klerksdorp |
12 |
Lethlabile |
13 |
Lichtenburg |
14 |
Makwassie |
15 |
Marikana |
16 |
Mogwase |
17 |
Orkney |
18 |
Ottosdal |
19 |
Potchefstroom |
20 |
Phokeng |
21 |
Rustenburg |
22 |
Sannieshof |
23 |
Stilfontein |
24 |
Taung |
25 |
Vryburg |
26 |
Wolmaransstad |
27 |
Zeerust |
7.2.2 Partially implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Coligny |
2 |
Hartbeesfontein |
3 |
Mahikeng |
4 |
Mmabatho |
5 |
Mooinooi |
6 |
Pudimoe |
7 |
Schweizer-Reneke |
8 |
Stella |
9 |
Swartruggens |
10 |
Ventersdorp |
7.2.3 Not implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Leeudoringstad |
8. Northern Cape
8.1 Rural police stations
8.1.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Norvalspont |
2 |
Boetsap |
3 |
Deben |
4 |
Dingleton |
5 |
Kathu |
6 |
Olifantshoek |
7 |
Plooysburg |
8 |
Bathlaros |
9 |
Bothithong |
10 |
Heuningvlei |
11 |
Kuruman |
12 |
Mothibistad |
13 |
Severn |
14 |
Tsineng |
15 |
Van Zylsrus |
16 |
Wrenchville |
17 |
Onseepkans |
8.2 Rural-urban mix police stations
8.2.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Brandvlei |
2 |
Calvinia |
3 |
Fraserburg |
4 |
Loeriesfontein |
5 |
Middelpos |
6 |
Nieuwoudtville |
7 |
Sutherland |
8 |
Williston |
9 |
Carnarvon |
10 |
Loxton |
11 |
Vanwyksvlei |
12 |
Vosburg |
13 |
Britstown |
14 |
Colesberg |
15 |
De Aar |
16 |
Hanover |
17 |
Kuyasa |
18 |
Noupoort |
19 |
Petrusville |
20 |
Philipstown |
21 |
Richmond |
22 |
Sunrise |
23 |
Victoria West |
24 |
Barkly West |
25 |
Delportshoop |
26 |
Roodepan |
27 |
Hartswater |
28 |
Jan Kempdorp |
29 |
Pampierstat |
30 |
Warrenton |
31 |
Windsorton |
32 |
Belmont |
33 |
Hopetown |
34 |
Strydenburg |
35 |
Vanderkloof |
36 |
Augrabies |
37 |
Kakamas |
38 |
Keimoes |
39 |
Kenhardt |
40 |
Campbell |
41 |
Douglas |
42 |
Griekwastad |
43 |
Modder River |
44 |
Aggeneys |
45 |
Pella |
46 |
Pofadder |
47 |
Alexander Bay |
48 |
Kleinsee |
49 |
Port Nolloth |
50 |
Danielskuil |
51 |
Lime Acres |
52 |
Postmasburg |
53 |
Marydale |
54 |
Niekerkshoop |
55 |
Prieska |
56 |
Garies |
57 |
Hondeklip Bay |
58 |
Kamieskroon |
59 |
Komaggas |
60 |
Nababeep |
61 |
Springbok |
62 |
Steinkopf |
63 |
Vioolsdrif |
64 |
Groblershoop |
65 |
Kanoneiland |
66 |
Noenieput |
67 |
Pabalello |
68 |
Rietfontein |
69 |
Rosedale |
70 |
Upington |
71 |
Witdraai |
9. Western Cape
9.1 Rural police stations
9.1.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Beaufort West |
2 |
Leeu-Gamka |
3 |
Murraysburg |
4 |
Genadendal |
5 |
Grabouw |
6 |
Riviersonderend |
7 |
Villiersdorp |
8 |
Porterville |
9 |
Prince Alfred Hamlet |
10 |
Saron |
11 |
Tulbagh |
12 |
Albertinia |
13 |
Groot Brakrivier |
14 |
Heidelberg |
15 |
Riversdale |
16 |
Still Bay |
17 |
Uniondale |
18 |
Gans Bay |
19 |
Kleinmond |
20 |
Napier |
21 |
Struisbaai |
22 |
Calitzdorp |
23 |
De Rust |
24 |
Ladismith |
25 |
Philadelphia |
26 |
Riebeek-Wes |
27 |
Franschhoek |
28 |
Groot-Drakenstein |
29 |
Klapmuts |
30 |
Darling |
31 |
Eendekuil |
32 |
Laaiplek |
33 |
Moorreesburg |
34 |
Redelinghuys |
35 |
St Helena Bay |
36 |
Doring Bay |
37 |
Lambertsbaai |
38 |
Lutzville |
39 |
Vanrhynsdorp |
40 |
Ashton |
41 |
Barrydale |
42 |
Bonnievale |
43 |
De Doorns |
44 |
Laingsburg |
45 |
Montagu |
46 |
Rawsonville |
47 |
Suurbraak |
48 |
Swellendam |
9.1.2 Partially implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Prince Albert |
2 |
Stanford |
3 |
Dysselsdorp |
4 |
Hopefield |
5 |
Piketberg |
6 |
Elands Bay |
7 |
Graafwater |
8 |
Klawer |
9 |
Nuwerus |
10 |
Mcgregor |
9.1.3 Not implemented
NO |
RURAL POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Wolseley |
2 |
Touws River |
9.2 Rural-urban mix police stations
9.2.1 Fully implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Caledon |
2 |
Ceres |
3 |
Kwanonqaba |
4 |
George |
5 |
Knysna |
6 |
Kwanokuthula |
7 |
Pacaltsdorp |
8 |
Plettenberg Bay |
9 |
Thembalethu |
10 |
Bredasdorp |
11 |
Hermanus |
12 |
Gordons Bay |
13 |
Somerset West |
14 |
Brackenfell |
15 |
Kraaifontein |
16 |
Kuilsrivier |
17 |
Atlantis |
18 |
Melkbosstrand |
19 |
Philippi |
20 |
Oudtshoorn |
21 |
Malmesbury |
22 |
Paarl |
23 |
Wellington |
24 |
Cloetesville |
25 |
Stellenbosch |
26 |
Vredenburg |
27 |
Vredendal |
28 |
Robertson |
9.2.2 Partially implemented
NO |
RURAL-URBAN MIX POLICE STATIONS |
1 |
Durbanville |
2 |
Mbekweni |
3 |
Saldanha |
4 |
Citrusdal |
5 |
Clanwilliam |
6 |
Langebaan |
7 |
Macassar |
(2)(a)(b) The average reaction time for rural and urban rural stations is still under consideration as Organizational Development is currently busy finalising the system design and capturing of information on the efficiency index system which will assist in determining the average reaction time for the identified areas. The system will also assist in determining the distances to be travelled by the response vehicles while attending to Alpha, Bravo and Charlie Complaints.
16 November 2015 - NW3792
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What are the relevant details of the agreement between him and his Chinese counterpart for the provision of Mandarin lessons to police officers in the Eastern Cape; (2) which accreditation institution certified (a) the specified course and (b) the qualifications of the instructors that will provide the specified course?
Reply:
The South African Government and the Chinese Government signed an Agreement in respect of Police Co-Operation dated 25 April 2000. The areas of co-operation include training and development, teaching Mandarin is part of training and development.
Chinese Language (Mandarin) lessons are provided by the Chinese Embassy in South Africa that also coordinates the sessions in collaboration with the SAPS. Chinese language trainers are also provided by the Chinese Embassy in South Africa.
16 November 2015 - NW3805
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) What was the cost of producing the annual reports for the (i) Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa and (ii) Universal Service and Access Fund for the year ended 31 March 2015, (b) how many copies of the annual reports were produced in each case and (c) what (i) company or (ii) entity was contracted to produce the annual reports in each case?
Reply:
(a) The overall cost producing the USAASA annual reports for the year ended 31 March 2015 was a VAT inclusive sum of R265 486. 68 broken down as follows:
Item Description (Initial USAASA Copies |
VAT Inclusive Total ‘R’ |
Project Management Costs |
33 858. 00 |
Copywriter / Editor Package |
15 475. 50 |
Strategic/Executive/Creative Directors |
50 507. 70 |
DTP, Design, Layout & Electronic Assembly |
24 453. 00 |
Photography Package |
14 250. 00 |
Consumables Laserproof Colour A4 & CD |
5 785. 50 |
Agency Fee |
34 627. 73 |
Printing 250 USAASA Copies |
26 926. 80 |
TOTAL |
205 884. 23 |
Item Description (Additional USAASA Copies) |
VAT Inclusive Total ‘R’ |
250 Copies USAASA |
48 041. 88 |
DTP. Design & Layout |
4 560. 00 |
Agency Fee |
7000. 57 |
TOTAL COST |
59 602. 45 |
The overall cost producing the USAF annual reports for the year ended 31 March 2015 was a VAT inclusive sum of R206 808.12 broken down as follows:
Item Description (Initial USAASA Copies |
VAT Inclusive Total ‘R’ |
Project Management Costs |
33 858. 00 |
Copywriter / Editor Package |
15 475. 50 |
Strategic/Executive/Creative Directors |
50 507. 70 |
DTP, Design, Layout & Electronic Assembly |
24 453. 00 |
Photography Package |
14 250. 00 |
Consumables Laserproof Colour A4 &CD |
5 785. 50 |
Agency Fee |
34 627. 73 |
Printing 250 USAF Copies |
34 111. 08 |
TOTAL |
213 068. 51 |
Item Description (Additional USAF Copies) |
VAT Inclusive Total ‘R’ |
250 Copies USAF |
36 179. 04 |
DTP. Design & Layout |
4 560. 00 |
Agency Fee |
7 000. 57 |
TOTAL COST |
47 739. 61 |
(b) Total number of 2014/15 annual report copies produced as follows:
- USAASA – 500 copies
- USAF – 500 copies
(c) Active 8 Branding was contracted to produce all the USAASA and USAF 2014/15 annual reports and services provided included the annual report design, layout, editorial services and printing. This company is part of a panel of communications service providers that was appointed by the Agency to provide printing services amongst other communications-related services.
16 November 2015 - NW3774
Malema, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
How does he intend to address weaknesses in the prisoner parole system that allows persons with money and connections, such as certain persons (Shabir Shaik, Tony Yengeni and Oscar Pistorious), to get out of jail without serving their full sentences, while persons who are not well-known spend almost the entirety of their sentences behind bars?
Reply:
All offenders have a right to be considered for placement upon completion of the required minimum detention period, irrespective of their social standing. Offenders who meet the set criteria for consideration of parole will have their placement approved irrespective of whether they have money or not.
Legal representation is not a prerequisite for consideration for parole, medical parole or correctional supervision as such offenders who cannot afford legal representatives are not disadvantaged during consideration for placement. In fact offenders do not have to apply for consideration for placement on parole or under correctional supervision as they are automatically identified as and when they become eligible for consideration.
The two of the three mentioned individuals were both sentenced in terms of section 276(1)(i) of the Criminal Procedure Act, Act 51 of 1977. In line with the provisions of section 73(7)(a) of the Correctional Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 111 of 1998, they , like all other offenders sentenced under the same provisions, qualified to be considered for placement under correctional supervision after serving 1/6 of sentence. There are a number of other offenders who have been placed under correctional supervision after serving 1/6 of their sentences who have not received media attention.
One of the three mentioned individuals was placed on parole on medical grounds on 3 March 2009 in terms of the provisions of Section 79 of the Correctional Services Act, Act No. 111 of 1998, before it was amended. Therefore, he was considered in terms of the then applicable legislation. The medical parole legislation was reviewed and Section 14 of the Correctional Services Amendment Act, Act No. 5 of 2011, which introduced the new medical parole system, came into effect on 01 March 2012.
Parole, medical parole or correctional supervision does not remit the sentence meted out by a court in that offenders placed out, either on parole, medical parole or correctional supervision, are expected to serve the remainder of their sentences in the community under close supervision of officials of the Department of Correctional Services until expiry of their sentences.
16 November 2015 - NW3796
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the annual report of the SA Police Service for the 2014-15 financial year (details furnished), what were the (a) reasons for the provision of operational protection by the Protection and Security Services (PSS) at the 103rd ANC celebrations in January 2015 in Cape Town and (b) costs of the deployment of PSS (i) personnel and (ii) vehicles?
Reply:
(a) To provide comprehensive security cover to all identified dignitaries (e.g. Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Premiers etc.) attending the event.
(b) (i) R 351, 926.00
(ii) 293
(iii) 10
16 November 2015 - NW3802
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What is the current composition of the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) and (b) under which statutory mandate(s) does NATJOINTS operate?
Reply:
(a) The composition of the NATJOINTS is informed by the core membership of the JCPS DG Cluster, and includes the following:
Correctional Services
Defence
Home Affairs
Justice and Constitutional Development
National Intelligence Coordinating Committee (NICOC)
South African Police Service
State Security Agency (SSA)
South Africa Revenue Services (SARS)
Communications
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)
Civilian Secretariat for Police
Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)
International Relations and Cooperation
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)
National Treasury
Social Development
Stats SA
Co-opted departments/agencies include:
- Transport
- Basic Education
- Higher Education and Training
- Co-operative Governance/Disaster Management
- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
- Airport Company of South Africa (ACSA)
- ESKOM
- TELKOM
- Metro Police
- Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Agriculture (DAFF)
- Border Management Agency (BMA)
- Labour
- Small Business Development
- Trade & Industry
- Health, amongst others
(b) The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is responsible for the development and implementation of operational safety plans, providing a safe and secure environment at big events, prioritise peace and stability of the country as well as handling issues of immigration and maritime security. The Committee is chaired by SAPS and meets every month providing regular reports to the DG’s. The Committee contributes to Outcome 3 of the MTSF. (Sub-Outcome 1: Reduced levels of contact crime and Sub-outcome 5: Ensure Domestic Stability).
16 November 2015 - NW3846
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Police
(1)How many cases related to liquor confiscation were opened in the 2014-15 financial year; (2) were all the specified cases recorded correctly on the operational planning and monitoring system; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- According to the Operational Planning and Monitoring System (OPAM) a total of 37 979 cases were opened for financial year 2014/2015.
- Yes, the above includes J543 fines issued (First Information of Crime (FIC)) and case dockets registered. The above cases recorded according to the following fields:
- Unlicenced liquor premises closed down
- Unregistered distributors closed down
- Unregistered macro-manufacturers closed down
- Unregistered micro-manufacturers closed down