Questions and Replies
12 October 2015 - NW3278
Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)What (a) total amount did her department spend on air travel between Gauteng and Cape Town for employees attending Parliament business in the 2014-15 financial year and (b) is the total number of trips that were undertaken; (2) what is the total amount that her department spent on (a) accommodation and (b) car rental in Cape Town for employees attending Parliament business in the specified financial year?
Reply:
The information is based on the transactions recorded for trips to Cape Town from Gauteng irrespective of the routing and purpose
- (a) Total amount spent by the Department on Air Travel between Gauteng and Cape Town irrespective of routing for the 2014-15 financial year is R7,577,182-43
(b) Total number of trips recorded per transaction undertaken to Cape Town for the same period is 1918
2.(a) Total amount spent by the Department on accommodation is R2,082,552-20
(b) Total amount spent by the Department on car rental in Cape Town is R1,120,983-85
12 October 2015 - NW3310
Lekota, Mr M to ask the President of the Republic
Mr MGP Lekota (Cope) to ask the President of the Republic 1. How many inter-ministerial teams has he appointed since he took office; 2. Whether any of the specified teams (a) concluded their task and were disbanded and (b) were still in existence; if not, why not, in each case; if so, (i) what was the purpose for establishing each team and (ii) to what extent did each team fulfill the objectives it was set up for; 3. Whether he will make a statement on the functioning and efficacy of inter-ministerial teams; particularly in relation to better governance? THE PRESIDENCY: REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY Question No : 3310 Date Published: 28 August 2015 Mr MGP Lekota (Cope) to ask the President of the Republic How many inter-ministerial teams has he appointed since he took office; Whether any of the specified teams (a) concluded their task and were disbanded and (b) were still in existence; if not, why not, in each case; if so, (i) what was the purpose for establishing each team and (ii) to what extent did each team fulfill the objectives it was set up for; Whether he will make a statement on the functioning and efficacy of inter-ministerial teams; particularly in relation to better governance? NW3923E DRAFT REPLY There are several Inter-Ministerial Committees (IMCs) that have been established since 2009. The purpose of the IMCs is to get a group of relevant Ministers to address a specific matter within a relatively short period of time. As a result most IMCs have a short life span. Some of the IMCs were established to achieve a short term goal include the following; IMC to oversee preparations for the 2014 inauguration IMC to oversee the 20 Year Review of Freedom and Democracy IMC to prepare for COP17 in Durban IMC to oversee South Africa’s bid for the Square Kilometre Array IMC on the impact of immigration regulations IMC on the New Growth Path IMC on Section 100 intervention in Limpopo IMC on Development Finance Institutions IMC on Ebola Preparedness and Response Other IMCs are appointed to address matters that are ongoing. These include the following: The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) IMC on Anti-Poverty and Short-term Job Creation IMC on the prevention and combating of corruption IMC on State Funerals IMC on the revitalisation of distressed mining communities Various IMCs on Operation Phakisa IMC on Natural Disasters and Flooding in South Africa IMC on Service Delivery IMC on Acid Mine Drainage IMC on BRICS IMC on the Bucket Eradication Programme IMC on Combating Alcohol and Substance Abuse The IMCs that were established to do short-term work have concluded their work and no longer active. For instance, the IMC that was established to oversee preparations for the inauguration did its work and no longer exists. Other IMCs still exist and are actively doing the work for which they were established. These include SANAC, the IMC on State Funerals. As stated in (a) above, the IMCs are a useful instrument to bring together relevant Ministers to achieve a specific goal that concerns all of them. They are a very effective tool of organisation the work of government and ensuring that government’s objectives are achieved.
Reply:
(a) There are several Inter-Ministerial Committees (IMCs) that have been established since 2009. The purpose of the IMCs is to get a group of relevant Ministers to address a specific matter within a relatively short period of time. As a result most IMCs have a short life span.
Some of the IMCs were established to achieve a short term goal include the following;
- IMC to oversee preparations for the 2014 inauguration
- IMC to oversee the 20 Year Review of Freedom and Democracy
- IMC to prepare for COP17 in Durban
- IMC to oversee South Africa’s bid for the Square Kilometre Array
- IMC on the impact of immigration regulations
- IMC on the New Growth Path
- IMC on Section 100 intervention in Limpopo
- IMC on Development Finance Institutions
- IMC on Ebola Preparedness and Response
Other IMCs are appointed to address matters that are ongoing. These include the following:
- The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC)
- IMC on Anti-Poverty and Short-term Job Creation
- IMC on the prevention and combating of corruption
- IMC on State Funerals
- IMC on the revitalisation of distressed mining communities
- Various IMCs on Operation Phakisa
- IMC on Natural Disasters and Flooding in South Africa
- IMC on Service Delivery
- IMC on Acid Mine Drainage
- IMC on BRICS
- IMC on the Bucket Eradication Programme
- IMC on Combating Alcohol and Substance Abuse
(b) The IMCs that were established to do short-term work have concluded their work and no longer active. For instance, the IMC that was established to oversee preparations for the inauguration did its work and no longer exists. Other IMCs still exist and are actively doing the work for which they were established. These include SANAC, the IMC on State Funerals.
(c) As stated in (a) above, the IMCs are a useful instrument to bring together relevant Ministers to achieve a specific goal that concerns all of them. They are a very effective tool of organisation the work of government and ensuring that government’s objectives are achieved.
12 October 2015 - NW3121
Maimane, Mr MA to ask the President of the Republic
With reference to his reply to question 2728 on 14 August 2015, how many government functions has he hosted at his private residence in Nkandla for (a) heads of state, (b) Cabinet Ministers, (c) Deputy Ministers, (d) traditional leaders, € Premiers, (f) Mayors, (g) religious leaders and (h) ordinary members of the public since 1 January 2014? THE PRESIDENCY: REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY Question No : 3121 Date Published: 21 AUGUST 2015 The Leader of the Opposition (DA) to ask the President of the Republic With reference to his reply to question 2728 on 14 August 2015, how many government functions has he hosted at his private residence in Nkandla for (a) heads of state, (b) Cabinet Ministers, (c) Deputy Ministers, (d) traditional leaders, € Premiers, (f) Mayors, (g) religious leaders and (h) ordinary members of the public since 1 January 2014? NW3662E DRAFT REPLY: The Presidency does not keep a record of the number of meetings and functions held at the private residence of the President.
Reply:
The Presidency does not keep a record of the number of meetings and functions held at the private residence of the President.
12 October 2015 - NW3578
3578Mr M S F de Freitas to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) When was the Midterm Road Safety Country Report (i) published and (ii) made public, (b) what are the key elements that come out of the specified report, (c) what (i) solutions and (ii) recommendations were made in the specified report, (d) what is her department doing to implement the specified recommendations and (e) what are the time frames?
Reply:
The Minister of Transport
(a) (i) The Midterm Road Safety Country Report has not been published, as it is in the process of
review and consultations are being finalised.
(ii) The Midterm Road Safety Country Report will be available after it has been finalised.
(b) The key elements are included in the Midterm Road Safety Country report, which is currently being finalised.
(c) The Midterm Road Safety Country Report, when finalised, will contain the:
(i) solutions and
(ii) recommendations
(d) Details regarding the implementation of the specified recommendations of the Midterm Road Safety Country report will be available once the report has been finalised.
(e) The timeframes for the implementation of the specified recommendations of the Midterm Road Safety Country report will form part of the report.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE MINISTER
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION …… BY MR M S DE FREITAS (DA) FOR WRITTEN REPLY
MIDTERM ROAD SAFETY COUNTRY REPORT
The Midterm Road Safety Country Report has not yet been published or made public. At this stage, the report is still under review by the Department’s leadership.
The key elements contained in the UN Global Plan are the Pillars which have fixed Activities as supplied by the UN, which all countries must speak to. They are as follows:
Pillar 1: Road Safety Management
Activities:
(a) Lead Agency,
(b) National Road Safety Strategy,
(c) Setting of Targets,
(d) Funding, and
(e) Data Management.
Pillar 2: Safer Roads and Mobility
Activities:
a) Road Safety ownership and accountability among key authorities, road engineers and urban planners,
b) Sustainable Urban Planning, Transport Demand and Land Use Management,
c) Infrastructure Management,
d) New Infrastructure Development,
e) Capacity Building, and
f) Research and Development
Pillar 3: Safer Vehicles
Activities:
a) Vehicle Safety Regulations,
b) Vehicle Requirements and Standards,
c) New Car Safety Assessment Programme,
d) Encourage Universal deployment of Crash Avoidance Technologies, and
e) Fiscal and other Incentives for Motor Vehicles.
Pillar 4: Safer Road Users
Activities:
a) Prevention Interventions,
b) Road Safety Educational Awareness Programs and Campaigns,
c) Road Safety Education Programmes,
d) Set and Seek compliance with speed limits,
e) Set and seek compliance with child restraint and seatbelts,
f) Set and seek compliance with standards and rules for motorcycle helmets,
g) Set and seek compliance with Transport, Occupational Health and safety laws, and
h) Establishment of Graduated Driver licensing.
Pillar 5: Post Crash Response
Activities:
a) Pre-Hospital Care,
b) Hospital Trauma Care Systems,
c) Rehabilitation Programmes,
d) Introduction of Road User Insurance Scheme,
e) Crash Investigation Management and Claim Settlement,
f) Employment of People with Disabilities,
g) Research and Development, and
h) Incident Response
Solutions are as follows:
Pillar 1: Road Safety Management
a) Lead Agency:
The National Department Transport as a coordinating body through its entities established the Road Traffic Management Corporation in terms of the RTMC Act (Act 20 of 1999) as a lead agency on traffic and road safety matters. The RTMC together with provinces, local authorities and transport entities have established coordination and facilitation structures that identify key strategic delivery programmes for road safety and law enforcement, coordinate the implementation of the programmes and monitors and evaluate progress against the key strategic delivery areas across all the three spheres of government.
b) National Road Safety Strategy:
The National Road Safety Strategy 2006 Onwards was developed and approved. The latter document remains the official government document to date. The document was developed on the premise of the 4 Es’. There is work currently under way to review the national road safety strategy. The road policy is nearing its conclusion from the 1996 White Paper on Transport. This is where the road safety policy was alluded to.
c) Setting of Targets:
Taking into perspective the percentage variance of the number of motorized vehicles on our roads back in 2012 compared to current, there is a remarkable increase. Zooming closer to the recent years, as recent as 2012, there is a notable distinct rise from 7 714 924 to 10 249 504 in 2014. That alone tells a story, that the road infrastructure developed back in the day cannot keep up with the increase of vehicles hence firstly, infrastructural development remains a priority in the country and secondly, when looking at targets, cognisance should be paid to the fact that targets that are set annually of decreasing road carnage should take into account that there would have been more cars on the road each year.
South Africa’s targets have been set, and measures are in place to achieve the targets. The targets are outlined in the consolidated National Department of Transport Strategic Plan (Year to Year) and Annual Performance Plan (Financial year) which captures the key delivery areas for all transport departments and entities.
d) Funding
The National Treasury allocates budget to the Department of Transport and Entities. The budget allocation focuses on the key delivery areas of Transport namely roads infrastructure (dealt with under Pillar 2), road safety and law enforcement programmes (dealt with under Pillar 4) and Road Accident funding (dealt with under Pillar 5). Currently road safety is under-resourced. However, discussions at Cabinet level will address this challenge.
e) Data Management
South Africa uses a multi-pronged method of collecting statistics with the South African Police Services (SAPS) being the first to arrive at the scene of the crash. The Department of Health with its paramedics serves as another source for the country’s statistics supported by other State organs such as the Metro Traffic, Provincial Traffic Authorities and some of the transport entities.
Pillar 2: Safer Roads and Mobility
a) Road Safety ownership and accountability among key authorities, road engineers and urban planners
The proper planning and design of infrastructure development is critical to road safety. A strong need has been established for road authorities to identify and understand road safety risk on a road network level. A network level road assessment tool, called Netsafe© has been developed. This tool identifies high risk portions of roads, similar to iRAP, and uses video analytics of road features plus road operational components such as operating speeds to calculate a Road Safety Risk Index for uniform sections for the primary road network. This network assessment tool has been applied to approximately 20 000 km of hazardous locations in South Africa's primary road network. A series of workshops are being conducted throughout the country to further implement appropriate remedial measures at high priority locations identified through Netsafe©.
b) Sustainable Urban Planning, Transport Demand and Land Use Management
The country has got a plan to reduce congestion in urban areas by introducing facilities that are accommodating a number of people in a mode of transport. This is where transport systems interface hence reducing congestion and confusion in the urban areas.
c) Integrated Public Transport Network: Investment in public transport is paramount, in creating safer mobility for all road users. The country has put in place a plan to reduce congestion in urban areas by introducing facilities that are accommodating the number of people in a single transport and provide an alternative mode of transport such as ‘bus rapid transit’ system; e.g. Rea vaya, My Citi as well as a mode such as Gautrain. The country has also created dedicated lanes dealing with mass movers to reduce congestion and promote road safety. In the metros in particular, pedestrian lanes and cyclists lanes have been developed to separate vehicle traffic and pedestrians from vehicle traffic thus creating safety on the urban areas.
d) Infrastructure Maintenance
South Africa has 750 000km of roads and they have different levels. There are some exceptionally good roads in the country and poor roads too. They are graded from good, fair, poor and very poor. There is an on-going maintenance of roads taking place across the year in different parts of the country to improve the state of our roads. There are also many active community development programmes throughout the country which provide for the delivery of footpaths, sidewalk and pedestrian bridges. And these come at a high cost to the country. We also note the maintenance backlog of about 37% which will be cleared at a cost of approximately R197 billion.
e) New Infrastructure Development
In relation to road safety the fact is that the road connectivity within the country is still a challenge, linking the communities particularly the previously disadvantageous communities is a challenge. People walk on average more than 10km to reach a public transport facility. It is always an expensive exercise to build a new network to link the communities. This country is one of the mountainous countries with deep valleys and rivers to be crossed. These rivers need to be crossed through bridges that are very expensive to build. These previously disadvantaged communities need to be linked through thousands of kilometres which are expensive to build. We continue as a country to build well-engineered safe roads addressing the backlog that we have as a country which is to link communities and make trade easier for the country.
f) Capacity Building
In line with the National Development Plan (NDP) under chapter 4 there is commitment by government to strengthen institutional capacity for road traffic.
Furthermore, there is a review and publication of the South African Road Safety Audit Manual (SARSAM) which is a significant step towards inculcating the culture of road safety ownership and accountability amongst road authorities, by ensuring that a standard guideline is available for consistent undertaking of Road Safety Audits. Road Safety Audits and the associated training of the Audit Engineers not only addresses the need to conduct Road Safety Impacts of new infrastructure projects, but also trains Engineers to incorporate road safety in all aspects of infrastructure maintenance and provision. This is seen as a significant road safety capacity development. The Department through its entity SANRAL has developed and implemented accredited 5 day Road Safety Audit Courses across the country, and have trained approximately 200 Road Safety Auditors to date. Efforts are underway to make it mandatory for road authorities to report on an annual basis on the status of road safety of their respective road networks, and this must be done in accordance with the Road Safety Audit Manual.
Various Road Authorities have hazardous location programmes for example has a pedestrian hazardous location programme which has a minimum target of identifying, investigating and implementing remedial measures.
The National Department of Transport is collaborating with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in implementing safer roads particularly around schools and build-up areas and private sectors.
g) Research and Development
There are various research programmes underway to better understand specific road safety issues facing South African. The country works close with some of the research bodies such as CSIR, Department of Health, Department of Basic Education and SABS. Together with the Department of Basic Education we have introduced a new generation of drivers through the use of a Learner Licence. Regular regional and national road safety workshops, seminars and conferences are convened to share best practice case studies with other road authorities and road safety practitioners. It is important to continue to elevate the role that infrastructure can play reducing the risk of a serious injury or death when a crash does occur.
Pillar 3: Safer Vehicles
a) Vehicle Safety Regulations
SADC Standards have been developed in line with South African Standards. Member states are encouraged to streamline and develop national legislative frameworks that should allow for the incorporation of harmonised motor vehicle Standards into their national legislation. South Africa is a contracting party to WP29 and has been requested by the UN, as a role player in the SADC region, to encourage SADC counterparts to attend WP29 as individual states or as a regional body. SABS has published a large number of standards in conjunction with the UN ECE, many of which are called up in our legislation.
b) Vehicle Requirements and Standards
It is a requirement that new vehicles entering the SA market comply with seatbelts and anchorage requirements as well as specific crash test requirements, including other safety related aspects. The development of the relevant standards takes place in conjunction with NAAMSA and the NRCS. South Africa is noting the progress of the UN regulations on intelligent transport systems that enhance vehicle safety.
c) New Car Safety Assessment Programme
New vehicles entering SA must comply with the South African compulsory specification for motor vehicles. These specifications are based on UN regulations and are revised as and when necessary. New vehicles entering the SA market are inherently safe, further advancement in safety could be mandated through internal policies and procedures.
d) Encourage universal deployment of crash avoidance technologies
The South African compulsory motor vehicle specifications are in the process of being revised to include various advanced safety requirements which will be implemented in 2016. South Africa leads the world in the fitment of retro-reflective contour marking for vehicles.
e) Fiscal and other incentives for motor vehicle
South Africa in consideration of safety features, has barred the importation of used vehicles with the view to maintain UN safety standards.
Pillar 4: Safer Road Users
i) Prevention Interventions
Over the years South Africa has implemented several programmes that support or focus on the reduction of road safety risk factors, namely but not limited to:
a) The Railway Level Crossing Unit: The aim of the programme is to ensure safety at railway level crossings. The implementation resulted in the establishment of such level crossing units in high incident zones across 3 provinces, in collaboration with Transnet.
b) Enhancement of compliance: The introduction of the AARTO Act that promotes road traffic quality by providing for a scheme to discourage road traffic contraventions and to facilitate the adjudication of road traffic infringements.
c) Strategic Law Enforcement: The National Rolling Enforcement Plan is a consolidated programme by the Traffic Authorities throughout the country and offers a centralised reporting and monitoring framework.
d) Fighting Fraud and Corruption: The establishment of the National Traffic Anti-Fraud and Corruption Unit within the RTMC to combat acts of fraud and corruption by collaborating with other law enforcement agencies has resulted in several prosecutions for unlawful acts across the traffic environment.
e) Law Enforcement in SADC: The Cross Border Road Transport Agency is mandated to facilitate unimpeded movement of passengers and goods within the SADC region. Since 2013 the Agency has hosted several member states as part of its exchange programmes trail some of which are Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland and Mozambique. In all these activities the Agency sponsored solid support in both regional and national road safety programmes.
ii) Road Safety Educational Awareness Programs and Campaigns
The achievements of road safety awareness campaigns is informed by an integrated and intensified approach to road safety awareness activities targeting cyclists, pedestrians, passengers and drivers through the pooling of traffic management resources across the various levels of Government through the implementation of the 365 day road safety programme. The following awareness campaigns were undertaken:
a) Child Restraint Campaign: It aims at educating communities on the child restrain regulation and child car seats are being distributed in strategic areas.
b) The “Get there. No Regrets” Campaign: it was a multi-pronged media campaign targeting different road users.
c) Cheki-iCoast: An imaginative campaign to promote roads safety among younger audiences on campuses and schools
ii) Road Safety Educational Programmes
a) Junior Traffic Training Centres/Mats Programme: aims to teach and instil safer road conduct to children in a safer, miniature simulated road environment.
b) Scholar Patrol: The programme is one of the longest existing road safety projects and it ensures the safe crossing of learners to and from school by learners under adult supervision. The number of scholar patrols operational nationwide are 1480.
c) Safe Kids Walk this Way: Project creates a safe environment for kids to operate in thereby contributing to the reduction in pedestrian fatalities and injuries. This project has been rolled out in all Provinces.
d) Road Safety Schools Debates: The programme is directed at secondary / high school learners in grades 10 and 11 and is conducted in line with the World Schools Style of Debating adapted for the purposes of imparting road safety knowledge amongst peers.
e) Participatory Educational Techniques (P.E.T) Programme: The program is aimed at encouraging high school learners to identify road safety challenges in their communities and being part of developing and implementing sustainable solutions that will positively contribute to safer road users and roads.
f) Professional Drivers’ Awareness: The programme assesses the road safety competencies (skills and knowledge) of heavy vehicle drivers. South Africa is a member of the Union Internationale des Chauffeurs Routiers (UICR) a world body which coordinates the interest of professional drivers worldwide.
g) Road Safety Education in Curriculum: The back to basics approach of government to inculcate a culture of road safety at a young age has resulted in the mandatory implementation of road safety at primary schools as part of life skills.
h) Scholar Transport: The programme aims at addressing the problem of scholar transport safety, the implementation of the Shova Kalula programme is part of a low cost mobility solution to improve rural accessibility and urban mobility “by cycling” to basic services including educational centres. It is directed to learners who walk more than 3 up to 5km to schools, youth and farm labourers.
i) Cross-Alive Road Safety Programme: The aim of the programme is to address challenges such as:
• Safety of scholar transport
• Cycling and helmets
• Child restraint and safety belts
• Distracted walking
iv) Set and seek compliance with speed limits
The deployment of Average Speed over Distance (ASOD) on approximately 700 km of National and Provincial Routes, namely N3, N1, N2, R27 and R61.
v) Set and seek compliance with drink-driving
Review of standardisation in relation to equipment used in the ascertaining and prosecution of alcohol contents in the driver blood specimen.
vi) Set and Seek compliance with child restraint and seatbelts
Regulations were amended to require a driver of a motor vehicle operated on a public road to ensure that an infant traveling in such a motor vehicle is seated on an appropriate child restraint.
vii) Set and Seek compliance with standards and rules for motorcycle helmets
The country has a legislation that prescribes minimum standards for wearing helmets on motorcycles and bicycles.
viii) Set and Seek compliance with Transport, occupational health and safety laws
Requirements were set that require that public transport be fitted with speed governors, to ensure that the set speed is not exceeded.
ix) Establishment of Graduated Driver Licensing
A learner license programme has been implemented targeting Grade 12 and Final year tertiary students. This programme provides learners and youth with theoretical and practical knowledge, based on the rules of the road. It is a computer- based programme that also uses simulators for practical driving lessons.
Pillar 5: Post-Crash Care
a) Pre Hospital Care
The country’s post-crash care programme including the pre-hospital care systems place an emphasis on pre-empting and prevention of road fatalities and disabilities. The entity of the Department, the Road Accident Fund is mandated to provide cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa. A single medical tariff under the Road Accident Fund (RAF) ensures equitable access to emergency medical treatment as per set tariff to all victims of crashes. The Department is working through RAF to secure a single emergency hotline, in partnership with the South African Private Ambulance Emergency Services Association (SAPAESA).
i) Foster partnerships with public and private healthcare sector – ongoing
- The Department of Health has engaged with the Department of Communication into the single nationwide telephone number – redirected to the Department of Telecommunications
- ii) Hospital Trauma Care Systems
Through the RAF Act, government’s crash care system starts from providing emergency care cover from the scene of the crash, transportation to hospital, the cost for hospital treatment, as well as victim reintegration and rehabilitation as part of the post recovery treatment interventions. South Africa’s public and private healthcare services provides for a hospital trauma care through the hospital emergency centres. Following a crash and the related trauma, the Department with its entity RAF, through the healthcare sector provides post-crash response as follows:
i) Immediate phase: Emergency medical care
ii) Therapeutic phase: Medical care to treat and stabilize
iii) Rehabilitation phase: Medical and non-medical assistance and support
RAF in collaboration with civil society identifies hospitals with poor trauma care units and systems with the objective of providing funding to improve conditions of care in the SA trauma units.
c) Rehabilitation Programme
The Department through RAF provides a compulsory cover to all road crash victims for medical, loss of support, loss of income, general damages and funeral costs. This helps provide a social and economic safety net for road crash victims and their families who are in need of rehabilitation, trauma care, and psychological counselling. The Department through RAF further provides for social reintegration of road crash victims through dedicated case management, home-based care, counselling as well as provide for past, current, and future medical undertaking expenses.
d) Introduction of Road User Insurance Schemes
South Africa as a country doesn’t have a compulsory third party insurance cover for road users. The South African Insurance Association is currently in pursuit of government approval towards legislating a compulsory third party cover for road users.
e) Crash Investigation Management and Claims Settlement
The RAF is mandated to identify the wrongdoer through a fault-based road accident compensation system aimed at compensating road crash deaths and injuries. The country currently uses a fault-based system to compensate for road crash victims. The RAF uphold an objective determination of the claim through courts and provision of medical cover and legal experts In terms of the RSA constitution everyone has the right to a lawyer and a free and fair hearing through the Legal Aid Board and SA court system. The country is investing in capacity building within the traffic environment by training on crash investigation and management of dangerous goods. All major crashes as per the set out criteria are investigated to determine cause and prevention of these crashes as well as the monitoring of the implementation of the recommendations.
f) Employment of People with disabilities
South Africa through the National Department of Labour, champions various legislations pertaining to the employment of people with disabilities. These legislations include the Employment Equity Act, which in turn, falls within the domain of the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Chapter 2 of the RSA Constitution provides that there should be no discrimination of the basis of disability, gender, race and age.
g) Research and Development
Investment in research remains a focal point to ensure effective and efficient utilisation of the resources of existing institutes and research bodies. The establishment of relationships with research bodies and the academia to has resulted in the formation of various relationships with medical and specialist organisations focusing on rehabilitating victims of road trauma. The 2014/15 financial year saw government, through the Road Accident Fund, partnering with the South African Spinal Injury Association with the aim of encouraging and contributing to resourcing research and development aimed at improving the treatment of spinal injuries.
h) Incident Response
The entire national road network has incident management systems in place to ensure the optimal coordinated response to incidents. Initiatives are under way to legislate and roll out incident management systems on all major routes in South Africa, including an expanded network. The Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) is being used to manage freeway operations. Freeway Management Systems (FMS) have already been deployed in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape and are being expanded and enhanced to ensure an even more efficient and coordinated response to incidents.
The recommendations as notified by the Department and all the key stakeholders who participated in the drafting of the UN Mid-Term Country report are as follow:
South Africa is aware that there is still a lot of work to be done to reduce not only the crash and fatality rates in terms of road traffic deaths per population, or deaths per the number of registered vehicles or the distance travelled, but also in terms of real straight figures.
Road crashes are amongst the main causes of death in South Africa. They have serious ramifications to the economy; the emergency and health cost along with lost economic output is significant. The estimated cost of road crashes is estimated at billions of rands per annum.
Our continued commitment to the reduction of road fatalities by 50% as outlined in the Decade of Action for road safety will see a drastic shift in the implementation of various provisions and models for the acceleration and implementation of sustainable road safety programmes.
Key to these is an increase in educational road safety programmes to ensure our road users know how to stay safe, and keep others around them safe mainly the changed behaviour and attitudes of our road users and that will be supported by intensified law enforcement to deal with those who put other road user lives in danger. Eventually, we want to see a culture of voluntary compliance in South Africa and we will get there.
As a recommendation going forward post 2015, the multidisciplinary approach will be undertaken in order to create a safer road environment by fostering partnerships and increasing the participation of all strata of society to enable the drastic reduction in the number of road fatalities. Road safety is in every citizen’s interest and given that safety starts with an individual road user itself, whether motorist, passenger or pedestrian, the involvement of the entire civil society on an on-going basis can never be overstated. The fight against road crashes is yet to be won, and we envision a future where our people feel safe and secure on our roads.
The Department with its Roads entities developed the 365 Days Road Safety Programme which is in line with the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020. The 365 Days Road Safety Programme consists of 5 Pillars and it also focuses on the 4E’s (Education, Enforcement, Engineering and Evaluation). The 365 Days Road Safety Programme ensure that road safety takes place at all times through the whole year and not only during the pick seasons, such as the Easter and Festive season.
The 365 Days Road Safety Programme is guided by the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020.
12 October 2015 - NW2729
Maimane, Mr MA to ask the Deputy President
(1)How many government functions has he held at the (a) Oliver Tambo residence in Pretoria, (b) Highstead residence in Cape Town and (c) Dr John L Dube residence in Durban since his inauguration in May 2014; 2) how many visits by official (a) foreign and/or (b) local delegations has he hosted at each of the specified residences?
Reply:
The Deputy President holds several meetings at the two official residences in Pretoria and Cape Town as and when required. To date, over a dozen official meetings have been held at these residences, in addition to meetings held at the Offices.
2776. Adv H C Schmidt (DA) to ask the Deputy President:
Whether (a) he and (b) any officials in his Office travelled to China in the 2014-15 financial year; if so, what was the (i) purpose of each specified visit and (ii)(aa) total cost and (bb) breakdown of such costs of each specified visit? NW3210E
REPLY
Neither the Deputy President nor any officials in his Office travelled to China in the 2014-15 financial year.
12 October 2015 - NW3365
Terblanche, Ms JF to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
What progress has been made by ASSAf to promote and inspire all fields of scholarly inquiry and evidence-based solutions that are aligned with goals of the department and the challenges reflected in the National Development Plan? (2) How does the mandate of ASSAf assist with (a) unprecedented employment rates, (b) poverty and (c) inequality?”
Reply:
- The broad objectives aimed at addressing the triple challenges of the NDP through a set of priority interventions are unpacked below:
(a) Develop an economy that will create more jobs
- The State of Green Technologies in South Africa. (Consensus study - completed)
- South Africa’s technical readiness to support the shale gas industry. (Consensus study - ongoing)
- “Our Nuclear Future: Delay or Demise”. (Workshop - completed)
- Standing Committee on the Science for the Reduction of Poverty and Inequality. (Ongoing)
- “Measuring Deprivation to order to promote Human Development”. (Workshop -completed)
(b) Improve national infrastructure
- The State of Energy Research in South Africa. (Completed – follow up study to be initiated)
- A symposium on “Our Nuclear Future: Delay or Demise”. (Completed)
- Standing Committee on the Science for the Reduction of Poverty and Inequality. (Ongoing)
(c) Transition to a low-carbon economy
- The State of Green Technologies in South Africa. (Consensus study - completed)
- South Africa’s technical readiness to support the shale gas industry. (Consensus study - ongoing)
- “Our Nuclear Future: Delay or Demise”. (Workshop - completed)
- Hosting the official release and media workshop on the Fifth Assessment Report, Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC). (Completed)
(d) Create an inclusive and integrated economy
- Standing Committee on the Science for the Reduction of Poverty and Inequality. (Ongoing)
- “Measuring Deprivation to order to promote Human Development”. (Workshop -completed)
(e) Reverse the spatial effects of apartheid
- Standing Committee on the Science for the Reduction of Poverty and Inequality. (Ongoing)
- “Measuring Deprivation to order to promote Human Development”. (Workshop - completed)
(f) Improve the quality of education, training and innovation
- Reconceptualising Education and Training of an Appropriate Health Workforce for the Improved Health of the Nation. (Consensus study - ongoing)
- Revitalising Agricultural Education and Training (AET) in South Africa. (Consensus study - ongoing)
- Inquiry-based science education (IBSE) pilot project. (Ongoing)
(g) Provide quality health care for all
- Standing Committee on the Science for the Reduction of Poverty and Inequality. (Ongoing)
- Diversity in Human Sexuality. (Consensus study - completed)
- Biosafety and Biosecurity Standing Committee. (Ongoing)
- The State of Biosafety and Biosecurity in South Africa. (Consensus study - completed)
- Standing Committee on Health. (Ongoing)
- Improved Nutritional Assessment of Micronutrients. (Consensus study - completed)
- Reconceptualising Education and Training of an Appropriate Health Workforce for the Improved Health of the Nation. (Consensus study - ongoing)
- Preventing a Tobacco Use Epidemic in Africa. (Consensus study - completed)
- Provider Core Competencies for Mental, Neurological and Substance Use (MNS) Disorders. (Consensus study - ongoing)
(h) Provide social protection
- Standing Committee on the Science for the Reduction of Poverty and Inequality. (Ongoing)
- Diversity in Human Sexuality. (Consensus study - Completed)
- Standing Committee on Health. (Ongoing)
(i) Build safer communities
- Standing Committee on the Science for the Reduction of Poverty and Inequality. (Ongoing)
- Workshop on “Measuring Deprivation to order to promote Human Development”. An initiative of the Standing Committee for the Science for the Reduction of Poverty and Inequality. (Completed)
- Diversity in Human Sexuality. (Consensus study - Completed)
- Standing Committee on Health. (Ongoing)
(2) Through the promotion of excellence and scholarly endeavour, ASSAf contributes to the knowledge base on these topics. The second component of ASSAf’s mandate relates to the provision of science advice to government. ASSAf is able to mount in-depth studies and convene workshops on relevant topics with a view to providing advice on matters of science to support policy development and also to provide a platform for scholarly debate. A good example of the latter would be a recent workshop on “Measuring Deprivation in order to promote Human Development in South Africa”.
12 October 2015 - NW3303
Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a)(i) What total amount did her department spend on her travel costs between Gauteng and Cape Town in the 2014-15 financial year and (ii) how many trips did she undertake between Gauteng and Cape Town in the specified financial year and (b) what total amount did her department spend on (i) hotel and (ii) residential or other accommodation for her in (aa) Cape Town and (bb) Pretoria in the 2014-15 financial year; (2) (a)(i) what total amount did her department spend on the Deputy Minister’s travel costs between Gauteng and Cape Town in the 2014-15 financial year and (ii) how many trips did the Deputy Minister undertake between Gauteng and Cape Town in the specified financial year and (b) what total amount did her department spend on (i) hotel and (ii) residential or other accommodation for the Deputy Minister in (aa) Cape Town and (bb) Pretoria in the 2014-15 financial year?
Reply:
The information is based on the transactions recorded for trips to Cape Town from Gauteng irrespective of the routing and purpose
(1)(a)(i) The total amount spent on the Ministers travel between Gauteng and Cape Town for the financial year 2014-15 irrespective of the routing is R268,395-05
(1)(a)(ii) The number of trips undertaken by the Minister between Gauteng and Cape Town based on the record of transactions is 64.
(1)(b)(i) The total amount spent on hotel accommodation in Cape Town for the Minister is R980-00
(1)(b)(ii) Travel Services does not keep a record of this information.
Please note that this information is based on travel procured via Wings from March 2015. The Office of the Deputy Minister contacted their previous travel agent to supply the information.
(2)(a)(i) The total amount spent on the Deputy Minister’s travel between Gauteng and Cape Town for the financial year 2014-15 irrespective of the routing is R56,762-46
(2)(a)(ii) The number of trips undertaken by the Deputy Minister between Gauteng and Cape Town based on the record of transactions is 20
(2)(b)(i) The Deputy Minister did not have any hotel accommodation in Cape Town.
(2)(b)(ii) Travel Services does not keep a record of this information.
12 October 2015 - NW3425
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Whether the discontinuation of the student programme at the SA Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) will have any impact on the future need for scientists in the field of Astronomy; if so, what is her department doing to remedy the situation at the SAAO?ˮ
Reply:
Yes, the discontinuation of these programmes could have a negative impact on SAAO science operations and hence training of scientists, if not addressed. Telescopes and astronomy instruments that are used by astronomers are maintained and developed by optical, mechanical and electronic engineers/technicians. SAAO is the ideal ground to develop and sustain the skills of local engineers and technicians who are developing instrumentation at the cutting edge of astronomy. These skills are needed to operate and develop the telescopes located at Sutherland, and discontinuation of the student programme will lead to fewer young astronomers, engineers, and technicians available to service the needs of the SAAO and the country for the development of instrumentation in the medium to long term. SAAO has motivated for an increase in its core grant and the Astronomy sub-Agency, within the NRF, will be including this request in an Implementation Plan for Multi-wavelength Astronomy, which is currently being drafted by the NRF and will submitted to the DST at the end of September 2015. The Department will then assess the feasibility of increasing allocations to the SAAO for this purpose.
12 October 2015 - NW3398
Lekota, Mr M to ask the President of the Republic
Whether the Government and/or any government departments held secret talks with Russia or any other country or with any companies anywhere in the world regarding the development of nuclear power stations in South Africa and proceeded to take any decisions on the specified matter without a transparent public consultation process regarding affordability, desirability, viability and practicability; if not, 2. Whether any nuclear deal by the Government will be done with the express consent of the nation’s representatives in Parliament; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. No. It must be noted Government has interacted and signed Inter-Governmental Agreements (IGAs) with several nuclear vendor countries in preparation for procurement of Nuclear New Build Programme. To date IGAs have been signed with China, Russia, South Korea, USA and France. Negotiations are at advance stage with Canada and Japan also to conclude the IGAs. In addition the vendor parade workshops have been held with these vendor countries to demonstrate their technological capability. It should further be noted that the procurement process has not started. South Africa will follow an open, transparent, and cost competitive procurement process to select Strategic Partner or Partners in line with legislation. The rollout of Nuclear New Build Programme is guided by Government Nuclear Energy Policy of 2008 and Integrated Resource Plan 2010-2030. These government policies have undergone stakeholder consultations and stakeholder input taken into account process. In addition a Joint Technical Task Team has been established between Department of Energy and National Treasury to address the funding model for the Nuclear New Build Programme.
2. The Nuclear New Build Programme will be implemented in line with Government approve Nuclear Energy Policy and Integrated Resources Plan 2010-2030. It should also be noted that the Department of Energy report its performance in Parliament to the Portfolio Committee on Energy to provide oversight on the government programmes.
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12 October 2015 - NW3444
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
Whether the Deputy Minister of Small Business Development had undertaken any official international travel since 1 January 2015; if so, in each case, (a) why did she undertake the specified trip, (b) who travelled with her, (c) to which destinations did she travel and (d) what was the total cost of each specified trip?
Reply:
The Deputy Minister of Small Business Development has undertaken official international trips since January 2015.
The Deputy Minister of Small Business Development travelled to Sao Paulo, Brazil from 12 – 18 May 2015 to lead a delegation of women to participate at the 25th Global Summit of Women. The theme of the Summit, Creative Women – Creative Economies, underscored the innovation that women bring to the world’s economies. The Summit’s focus was on innovative and creative solutions by government, business and civil society to advance women’s economic status globally. Travelling with the Deputy Minister were her Official Companion, Head of Office and Assistant Administrator, and the total cost of the trip was R348 366.26.
The Deputy Minister travelled to the United States of America to lead two (2) delegations of SMMEs to the Atlanta Lifestyle Hub Show Atlanta, July Show, and the Santa Fe Folk art market in New Mexico from 07 – 10 July 2015 and 10 – 13 July 2015, respectively. In January 2014, the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) launched the South African permanent showroom at the Atlanta Lifestyle Hub for South African high-end products. The main purpose of the permanent showroom is to expose products, including arts and crafts, of SMMEs and Cooperatives to the international markets. The Deputy Minister then proceeded to the Santa Fe International Folk art Market (SFIFM) which features master folk artists from 60 countries, and is proclaimed as the largest consumer market providing opportunities to traditional artisans to showcase handmade goods. The SFIFM provides a platform for traditional art manufacturers to sell their products to a niche market consisting of art galleries, museum, art collectors and antique curators. The Deputy Minister travelled with her Official Companion, Head of Office and Private Secretary at a total cost of R738 218.99
The Deputy Minister accompanied the Progressive Business Forum (PBF) SMME Trade Delegation to Instanbul and Ankara, Turkey from 26 – 31 July 2015. The primary objective of the PBF is to create of a platform of dialogue between the business community and Government. To this end, the PBF has hosted a number of international trade delegations which included countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Vietnam, Mauritius, Tanzania, Cuba, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Brazil, China and more. In each case a Deputy Minister accompanied the delegation, and in this case an invitation was extended to the Deputy Minister of Small Business Development. The Deputy Minister travelled with her Private Secretary at a cost of R83 713.34. The Forum covered the Deputy Minister’s costs.
The Deputy Minister travelled to Maputo, Mozambique to attend the 51st Edition of Maputo International Trade from 29 August – 03 September 2015. Traveling with the Deputy Minister was a Media Liaison Officer, Official Companion, Head of Office and a Private Secretary, and the total cost of the trip was R238 730.45
09 October 2015 - NW3630
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
How many farms have been transferred to local communities in and around Alldays, Limpopo, for purposes of land reform; (2) what support is his department providing to the specified communities to ensure their success; (3) has his department been made aware of the practice of driven hunting taking place on some of these farms; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) is it his department’s position to allow the practice of driven hunting to take place on these farms; if not, what steps is his department taking to end this practice; (5) (a) what steps is his department taking to mentor and guide the specified communities with regard to successful game farm ranching and (b) how many of the specified farms (i) were and (ii) are operated as game farms
Reply:
- 35: 10 farms in terms of the Redistribution Programme and 25 farms in terms of the Restitution Programme.
- The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform provides a range of support to emerging farmers through its Recapitalization and Development Programme (RADP); support includes infrastructure development, production inputs, machinery and equipment.
- No.
- No. Hunting does not fall within the scope of the Department’s portfolio. Information regarding such practices should however be directed to the relevant province or authority.
- (a) Training and mentoring of communities with regard to game farm ranching is referred to the Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Department ( LEDET ) since it is their area of specialty.
(b) (i) 28 farms : 25 Restitution and 3 Redistribution.
(ii) 25 farms restored in terms of the Restitution Programme were purchased as game farms and are still used as game farms. The remaining 10 farms are currently operated as livestock farms.
09 October 2015 - NW3462
Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(1)With regard to a certain law firm (name furnished) that deals with eviction issues on behalf of his department, (a) what criteria did his department set down to apply to the panel of law firms that get appointed by the specified law firm to assist with eviction matters, (b) how is the quality of legal services that are provided by the specified law firm measured and/or controlled by his department, (c) what measures are set down by his department to determine the merits of cases before they are taken on by the panel of law firms, (d) what total number of cases, where other law firms were appointed by his department, were postponed on the hearing date because of poor preparation by the appointed law firm, (e) how many cases were settled in and/or at court on the first day that they were set down for hearing and (f) how many cases were settled out of court and/or without any litigation being initiated by landowners; (2) with reference to the total number of cases in respect of which (a) his department, (b) the specified law firm and/or (c) members of its panel of law firms offered to pay legal costs of landowners, what is the number of cases where the specified landowners were successful in (i) obtaining an eviction order and/or (ii) defending a land claim; (3) with reference to cases that have come before the Land Claims Court since the appointment of the specified law firm, what is the (a) total number and (b) total cost of cost orders that were made against land occupiers?
Reply:
(1)(a) Relevant legal experience and expertise, knowledge of the regulatory framework governing land reform, representivity (race, gender, and disability), administrative infrastructure and support capacity, national spread, attendance of training, language skills, BEE status of the law firm, community involvement, professional conduct and registration with relevant Law Society and Fidelity Fund.
(b) Panellists submit monthly progress reports; bi-monthly meetings are held between the managing law firm and the Department; provincial reviews held with panellists; managing firm and Departmental officials; LRMF management information system (monitoring and evaluation of each matter) is in place; review of panellist invoices in line with the LRMF fee tariff and monthly review of panellist.
(c) Interviews using questionnaires and farm visits.
(d) None.
(e), (f) Unknown. The Information Management System does not provide for details of this nature and would require scrutiny of each file. The system provides for significant milestones such as: Pending, Closed and, Finalised.
(2)(a),(b),(c) Apart from cost orders made by the Court, no offers were made to pay legal costs of landowners.
(i),(ii) Falls away.
(3)(a) 5
(b) R293 077.89
09 October 2015 - NW3444
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
Whether the Deputy Minister of Small Business Development had undertaken any official international travel since 1 January 2015; if so, in each case, (a) why did she undertake the specified trip, (b) who travelled with her, (c) to which destinations did she travel and (d) what was the total cost of each specified trip?
Reply:
The Deputy Minister of Small Business Development has undertaken official international trips since January 2015.
The Deputy Minister of Small Business Development travelled to Sao Paulo, Brazil from 12 – 18 May 2015 to lead a delegation of women to participate at the 25th Global Summit of Women. The theme of the Summit, Creative Women – Creative Economies, underscored the innovation that women bring to the world’s economies. The Summit’s focus was on innovative and creative solutions by government, business and civil society to advance women’s economic status globally. Travelling with the Deputy Minister were her Official Companion, Head of Office and Assistant Administrator, and the total cost of the trip was R348 366.26.
The Deputy Minister travelled to the United States of America to lead two (2) delegations of SMMEs to the Atlanta Lifestyle Hub Show Atlanta, July Show, and the Santa Fe Folk art market in New Mexico from 07 – 10 July 2015 and 10 – 13 July 2015, respectively. In January 2014, the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) launched the South African permanent showroom at the Atlanta Lifestyle Hub for South African high-end products. The main purpose of the permanent showroom is to expose products, including arts and crafts, of SMMEs and Cooperatives to the international markets. The Deputy Minister then proceeded to the Santa Fe International Folk art Market (SFIFM) which features master folk artists from 60 countries, and is proclaimed as the largest consumer market providing opportunities to traditional artisans to showcase handmade goods. The SFIFM provides a platform for traditional art manufacturers to sell their products to a niche market consisting of art galleries, museum, art collectors and antique curators. The Deputy Minister travelled with her Official Companion, Head of Office and Private Secretary at a total cost of R738 218.99
The Deputy Minister accompanied the Progressive Business Forum (PBF) SMME Trade Delegation to Instanbul and Ankara, Turkey from 26 – 31 July 2015. The primary objective of the PBF is to create of a platform of dialogue between the business community and Government. To this end, the PBF has hosted a number of international trade delegations which included countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Vietnam, Mauritius, Tanzania, Cuba, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Brazil, China and more. In each case a Deputy Minister accompanied the delegation, and in this case an invitation was extended to the Deputy Minister of Small Business Development. The Deputy Minister travelled with her Private Secretary at a cost of R83 713.34. The Forum covered the Deputy Minister’s costs.
The Deputy Minister travelled to Maputo, Mozambique to attend the 51st Edition of Maputo International Trade from 29 August – 03 September 2015. Traveling with the Deputy Minister was a Media Liaison Officer, Official Companion, Head of Office and a Private Secretary, and the total cost of the trip was R238 730.45
09 October 2015 - NW3566
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether any state-owned enterprise engaged the services of Foresight Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd in the (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15 and (c) 2015-16 financial years; if not, why not in each specified case; if so, in each specified case (i) what is the name of the state-owned enterprise, (ii) why were the specified services engaged, (iii) when did the specified services (aa) begin and (bb) end and (iv) what was the (aa) total amount and (bb) breakdown of the specified amount spent by each specified state-owned enterprise? NW4233
Reply:
ALEXKOR SOC LTD:
Alexkor did not engage the services of Foresight Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd in the (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15 and (c) 2015-16 financial years.
DENEL SOC LTD:
Denel did not engage the services of Foresight Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd in the (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15 and (c) 2015-16 financial years.
SAFCOL SOC LTD:
SAFCOL did not engage the services of Foresight Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd in the in the (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15 and (c) 2015-16 financial years.
SOUTH AFRICAN EXPRESS SOC LTD:
SA Express did not engage the services of Foresight Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd in the in the (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15 and (c) 2015-16 financial years.
TRANSNET SOC LTD:
Transnet did not engage the services of Foresight Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd in the in the (a) 2013-14 and (b) 2014-15
(c) 2015-2016 R1 400 000.00.
ESKOM SOC LTD:
Eskom did not engage the services of Foresight Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd in the in
the (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15 and (c) 2015-16 financial years.
09 October 2015 - NW3605
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
Has her department, together with the Departments of (a) Social Development and (b) Basic Education, undertaken any (i) studies and/or (ii) interventions to address female learners’ inadequate access to (aa) sanitary towels and (bb) proper sanitation facilities in schools, including sanitary bins in bathrooms; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Department of Women has not undertaken studies or interventions on the issue of sanitary towels and/or sanitation facilities in schools.
However, the Departments of Social Development and Basic Education are engaged in this matter.
In addition, there are a number of initiatives on this matter, emanating from the private sector and the non-profit sector.
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Approved by the Minister on
Date………………………..
09 October 2015 - NW3242
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
(1)What is the current level of collaboration between the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the SA National Space Agency (SANSA); (2) Is the HSRC currently benefiting from prefential pricing from any of SANSA’s products and services with regard to (a) spatial development and migration, (b) HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases and (c) Tuberculosis; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details of the specified benefits in each case?.”
Reply:
(1) There is currently no collaboration between the HSRC and SANSA.
(2) None.
UPDATE:
Until recently there was little contact between HSRC and SANSA. Since the question was posed to the Minister of DST the two organisations have made some initial contact and are planning a meeting to explore some possible collaborations especially on spatial development and migration. It is also hoped that the meeting will also discuss other areas of potential collaboration including, if possible, HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB. However, the relevance of HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB specifically to SANSA’s work is not a matter we are able to address in this reply.
08 October 2015 - NW3563
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of State Security
(1)Whether with reference to his reply to question 739 on 23 March 2015, with regard to the investigation that was instituted into the leaking of the so-called spy cables has been completed; if not, why not; if so, when was the investigation completed; (2) whether a final report of the investigation was compiled; if not, why not; if so (a) what is the title of the report, (b) on what date was the report (i) completed and (ii) submitted to him and (c) what are the main (i) findings and (ii) recommendations of the report; (3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
- No
- No, however a full investigation has been launched into the purported leakage, its veracity and verification will be handled in terms of the protocols governing the management of classified information.
- The findings of the investigation will be made available to the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence.
08 October 2015 - NW3637
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister in the Presidency
With reference to his reply to question 3309 on 11 September 2015, on what page of the 2014-15 Annual Report of his department that was tabled in the National Assembly are the specified costs indicated?
Reply:
On page 96 of the Annual Report 2014/15 ‘Travel and Substance’ are listed under Appropriation per Economic Classification under ‘Goods and Services’. Also listed, amongst others, is the Final Appropriation and audited Actual Expenditure in regard to travel and subsistence. But more specifically, the figures obtained from the travel agent show that Minister and Deputy Minister travelled between Cape Town and Johannesburg 35 times at a total cost of R202 488 and 33 times at a total cost of R222 693, respectively during the financial year in question.
08 October 2015 - NW3354
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister in the Presidency
With regard to the call for nomination of individuals to serve on the National Planning Commission for a new five-year term which closed on 10 April 2015, (a) how many nominations were received, (b) why has no announcement been forthcoming about the appointment of Commissioners and (c) who has been advising the Government on how best to implement the National Development Plan in the absence of a constituted National Planning Commission?
Reply:
A total of 127 nominations were received. On 17 September 2015 President Jacob Zuma announced the appointment of 25 new members of the National Planning Commission in the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, for a period of five years.
In regard to the last part of the enquiry, the Honourable Member will recall that Government developed the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF 2014-15) which is the first five year building block to implement the NDP. Government has been implementing, monitoring and reporting on the progress being made on the implementation of the NDP imperative under the guidance of Cabinet and Minister in the Presidency. There was therefore no vacuum in the absence of the National Planning Commission.
08 October 2015 - NW3527
Gcume, Ms NP to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)With reference to his reply to oral question 341 on 26 August 2015, (a) who are the members of the task team appointed by the Deputy Minister in The Presidency, (b) on what basis was the task team appointed and (c) what amount are the members of the specified task team remunerated; (2) will the Deputy Minister in The Presidency make the draft National Expansion and Co-ordination Framework on National Youth Service Programme available; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) will the final report of the specified task team be made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date will the specified report be made public and (b) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
The members of the Task Team appointed by the Minister in The Presidency are:
1. Dept of Arts and Culture
2. Dept of Basic Education
3. City Year South Africa
4. Department of Communications (GCIS)
5. COSATU
6. Dept of Defence
7. Dept of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
8. Dept of Human Settlements
9. Dept of Labour
10. Dept of Public Works
11. Dept. of Rural Development and Land Reform
12. Dept of Social Development
13. Dept of Higher Education and Training
14. Lovelife
15. National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)
16. Banking Association of SA
17. Communication Specialist - Ms Jabulile Buthelezi
18. Construction SETA
19. National Treasury
20. Dept of Public Service and Administration
21. South African Graduates Development Association (SAGDA)
22. South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
23. South African Youth Council (SAYC)
24. Youth in Action
25. Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
The Task Team was appointed on the basis of including key government departments that have experience in implementing National Youth Service (NYS) programmes, including government departments that may have a strong role to play in the expansion of the NYS. The Task Team also includes civil society organisations and the private sector so that the views and experiences of these sectors in relation to NYS are incorporated. The work of the Task Team is voluntary and no members are remunerated.
Once the Task Team has concluded on the draft NYS Expansion and Coordination Framework, the Deputy Minister in The Presidency will release the draft framework for public comment and will accordingly engage with relevant stakeholders.
The draft framework will be made public together with a planned stakeholder engagement process. The inputs gathered will further strengthen the draft framework.
The final NYS Expansion and Coordination Framework will be submitted to Cabinet for approval and will subsequently be made public.
MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY: REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001, Union Buildings, Government Avenue, PRETORIA
Tel: (012) 300 5200, Website: www.thepresidency.gov.za
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NUMBER: 3527
3527. Ms P T van Damme (DA) to ask the Minister in The Presidency:
(1) With reference to his reply to oral question 341 on 26 August 2015, (a) who are the members of the task team appointed by the Deputy Minister in The Presidency, (b) on what basis was the task team appointed and (c) what amount are the members of the specified task team remunerated;
(2) will the Deputy Minister in The Presidency make the draft National Expansion and Co-ordination Framework on National Youth Service Programme available; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) will the final report of the specified task team be made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date will the specified report be made public and (b) what are the further relevant details? NW4192E
The members of the Task Team appointed by the Minister in The Presidency are:
1. Dept of Arts and Culture
2. Dept of Basic Education
3. City Year South Africa
4. Department of Communications (GCIS)
5. COSATU
6. Dept of Defence
7. Dept of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
8. Dept of Human Settlements
9. Dept of Labour
10. Dept of Public Works
11. Dept. of Rural Development and Land Reform
12. Dept of Social Development
13. Dept of Higher Education and Training
14. Lovelife
15. National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)
16. Banking Association of SA
17. Communication Specialist - Ms Jabulile Buthelezi
18. Construction SETA
19. National Treasury
20. Dept of Public Service and Administration
21. South African Graduates Development Association (SAGDA)
22. South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
23. South African Youth Council (SAYC)
24. Youth in Action
25. Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
The Task Team was appointed on the basis of including key government departments that have experience in implementing National Youth Service (NYS) programmes, including government departments that may have a strong role to play in the expansion of the NYS. The Task Team also includes civil society organisations and the private sector so that the views and experiences of these sectors in relation to NYS are incorporated. The work of the Task Team is voluntary and no members are remunerated.
Once the Task Team has concluded on the draft NYS Expansion and Coordination Framework, the Deputy Minister in The Presidency will release the draft framework for public comment and will accordingly engage with relevant stakeholders.
The draft framework will be made public together with a planned stakeholder engagement process. The inputs gathered will further strengthen the draft framework.
The final NYS Expansion and Coordination Framework will be submitted to Cabinet for approval and will subsequently be made public.
07 October 2015 - NW3383
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether each water board in the country has an essential service agreement in place; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of each such agreement?
Reply:
Amatola Water
Amatola Water does not have an existing agreement of essential services as this matter is currently being discussed at the Amanzi Bargaining Council in an attempt to have a standardised approach amongst all the Water Boards.
Bloem Water
Bloem Water has an Essential Services Agreement as negotiated with labour, facilitated by the Council for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). The agreement specifies categories of employment designated as essential services such as treatment, security, pipeline teams and artisans. The Amanzi Bargaining Council is currently attending to an Essential Services framework as a guideline for adoption by respective water boards having identified their designated job categories.
Lepelle Northern Water
Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) does not have an Essential Service Agreement. This is due to the fact that organised Labour within LNW is refusing to engage on the same in order to sign one. Organised labour’s reason for refusal is that the agreement is divisive. In case of threatened industrial action we rely on clause 1 (d) of government gazette no 18276, vol 387 dated 12 September 1997 read together with chapter iv of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 as amended.
Magalies Water
Magalies Water does not have an essential services agreement. A draft agreement is in place for all Water Boards at Amanzi Bargaining Council to be discussed at the next council meeting to be held on 17 September 2015.
Mhlathuze Water
Mhlathuze Water (MW) does not have an essential service agreement in place yet. An application was made to declare MW as essential service. After extensive investigation by the Essential Services Committee where presentations were made by MW and NEHAWU, MW was formally declared an essential service on 22 June 2015. The Essential Services Committee undertook to provide an essential service agreement to MW which is still awaited. Since Mhlathuze Water has been declared an essential service, all employees within Mhlathuze Water are deemed essential employees up until the minimum service level agreement is concluded.
Overberg Water
Overberg Water does not have an existing agreement of essential services in place. Engagements are currently planned with the Trade Unions, being the South African Municipal Workers Union and Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union to establish an Essential Services Agreement.
Rand Water
Rand Water, by the nature of its mandate in terms of the Water Services Act, 108 of 1997, performs an essential service in supplying and distributing potable water in its area of supply. As far back as 2004, Rand Water and its Trade Unions at the time, being the South African Municipal Workers Union and the Rand Water Staff Association, established an Essential Services task team to investigate and determine which services are essential. The Rand Water Minimum Services Agreement was signed by all relevant parties on 30 September 2004. In terms of Section 70 of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (as amended, the Rand Water Minimum Service Agreement was ratified by the Essential Services Committee of the CCMA in 12 January 2005.
In essence the agreement:
-
- Indicates that parties commit to provision of essential services of providing water during any industrial action.
- Defines Essential Service/s, Key Posts and Maintenance Service.
- Has two annexures of specified positions that are required during strike action.
- Directs parties to meet and consult on key posts.
However should there be, deviation or non-compliance to the agreement, Rand Water reserves its right to engage replacement staff.
Amanzi Bargaining Council, to which all water utilities belong, is in the process of developing an industry / sector wide “Minimum Services Agreement”.
Sedibeng Water
Sedibeng Water has a Minimum Service Agreement in place. The agreement provides for minimum services to be provided upon labour engaging on any strike action.
The agreement lists teams that are attached to Water Purification, Maintenance and Distribution functions of the organisation. The agreement ensures that water and sanitation services continue un-interrupted during the strike action.
Umgeni Water
Umgeni Water does not have a signed Minimum Service agreement, it still in a draft format which have been discussed with NEHAWU. We (The Department) are busy engaging NEHAWU to finalise the agreement.
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07 October 2015 - NW3162
Balindlela, Ms ZB to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)On what date was the most recent biomonitoring report compiled for (a) Mvoti River, (b) Slang River, (c) Tugela River, (d) Mooi River, (e) Mhlatuze River, (f) Hluhluwe River and (g) Nkomati River; (2) what was the water quality of each specified river as reflected in the report; (3) on what date was the sample for each specified river taken; (4) what was the geographical location where each of the samples were taken?
Reply:
(1) The bio-monitoring reports are compiled on a quarterly basis and are adapted to coincide with the different seasons. The latest available reports are therefore, for the period between April – June 2015.With regards to the Nkomati River, the August 2015 report was finalised.
(2) Refer to the table below for the response on the water quality of each river:
Name of the River |
South African Scoring System (SASS) Scores |
Average Score Per Taxa (ASPT) |
Class |
|
99 |
5.5 |
Fair |
25 |
3.13 |
Poor |
|
|
170 |
6.54 |
Good/Natural |
|
69 |
6.23 |
Good |
Too deep to sample- in flood |
N/A |
||
|
120 |
6.32 |
Good |
|
118 |
6.21 |
Good |
|
No sampling done – the river had stopped flowing, broken to several pools of water. |
N/A |
|
|
The river is largely fair with 3 monitoring sites showing poor quality and 5 monitoring sites out of 31 monitoring sites showing pristine to good quality water and it is moderately impacted |
Please note that in some cases low flows (due to drought) have affected the water quality or ecological state of the rivers.
(3) Refer to the table below for the response on the date of sampling for each river:
Name of the River |
Date of Sampling |
|
3-Jun-2015 |
15-Jun-2015 |
|
|
30-May-2015 |
|
1-Jun-2015 |
15-Jun-2015 |
|
|
10-Jun-2015 |
|
25-May-2015 |
|
28-May-2015 (No sampling possible) |
|
July/August 2014 (dry season) and February/March 2015 (wet season) |
(4) Refer to the table below for the response on the geographical location of the rivers:
Name of the River |
Coordinates |
|
Latitude (S) |
Longitude (E) |
|
|
-29.159860 |
30.628690 |
-29.370004 |
31.304341 |
|
|
-27.420670 |
30.296810 |
|
-28.756331 |
30.150376 |
-29.172622 |
31.391921 |
|
|
-29.380814 |
39.660522 |
|
-28.746950 |
31.747450 |
|
-28.138560 |
32.019950 |
The geographical location where samples were taken for Nkomati River are as follows:
Vlakfontein 418 JT, Waterval 424 JT, Ndubazi Ranch 413 JT, Winkelhaak 723 JT, Tjakadstad 730 JT, Hooggenoeg 162 IT, Laaggenoeg 158IT, Nooitgezien 3 IU, Fig Tree 503 JU, Lebombo 186 JU.
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07 October 2015 - NW3492
Terblanche, Ms JF to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What amount is the EastCape Midlands Technical and Vocational Education and Training College spending annually (i) on its own internal security arrangements internally and (ii) to hire external security firms and (b) what are the (i) names and (ii) details of each external security firm; (2) is there a current budget deficit at specified college; if so, (a) how much is the budget deficit, (b) how did the deficit arise and (c) how does his department intend to resolve the deficit; (3) has any money from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme been used by the college for any purpose other than student loans and bursaries; if so, (a) why and (b) what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- (a) The following table provides details of the amounts spent by Eastcape Midlands Technical and Vocational Education and Training College (EMC) on its internal and external security.
Security |
Per month |
Amount Spent from January to September 2015 |
1. Internal |
R45,417.00 |
R408,753.00 |
2. External |
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(a) Metro Security Services (3.5 months only) |
R239,474.61 per month |
R838,161.15 |
(b) Eagle Eye Security Services and Guarding (monthly) |
R622 634.60 per month |
R5,603,711.40 |
Total (9 Months) |
R6,850,625.55 |
(b) The table below provides details of each external firm:
Name of the Firm |
Number of Guards |
Grades |
Commencement Date |
Termination Date |
Metro Security Services |
20 |
A, B, C and D |
26 January 2015 |
15 May 2015 |
Eagle Eye Security Services and Guarding |
52 |
A, B, C, D and E |
1 March 2014 |
28 February 2017 |
NB: It should be noted that Metro Security Services was only appointed to bolster security at
EMC during the unrest.
2) (a) The current operating budget deficit for 2015 is R9.9 million which excludes non-cash items totalling R14.5 million for depreciation and bad debts.
(b) The budget deficit is predominantly attributable to extraordinary items not budgeted for such as strike related costs in terms of security, repairs to property, legal fees, etc.
(c) Following the conclusion of the employees’ industrial action and restoration of normal operations, a budget review will be undertaken. Whilst there were exceptional strike related costs, there were also savings on certain expenditure items that will mitigate the deficit. A revised budget, including virements will be presented to the College Council before the end of the financial year.
3) Funds from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme have not been utilised by the College for any purposes other than student bursaries.
Compiler/Contact persons:
Contact number:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
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07 October 2015 - NW3286
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
(1)(a) On what date was a fighting licence issued to the late Phindile Mwelase for her fight on 12 October 2014 with Liz Butler, (b) by which official at Boxing South Africa was the licence issued and (c) what was the position of the official who issued the licence at the time; (2)(a) who are the members of the team appointed to investigate the specified person’s death and (b) from which (i) company or (ii) department were the specified team members appointed; (3)what amount (a) has been budgeted for the investigation of the specified person’s death and (b) has been paid to the investigative team as at 25 August 2015; (4)has the investigative team submitted its (a) preliminary report and (b) final report; if not, (i) why not and (ii) when are the respective deadlines for submission of the specified reports; if so, when did the specified team submit the specified reports?NW4043E
Reply:
The Department is currently sourcing the information required from Boxing South Africa and will reply to the question when all information is available.
07 October 2015 - NW3257
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
(1)What (a) total amount did his department spend on air travel between Gauteng and Cape Town for employees attending Parliament business in the 2014-15 financial year and (b) is the total number of trips that were undertaken; (2)what is the total amount that his department spent on (a) accommodation and (b) car rental in Cape Town for employees attending Parliament business in the specified financial year?NW3859E
Reply:
The Department requires additional time to respond to this question as the details required needs sufficient time to collate. The Department of Sport and Recreation has a very small finance Directorate and will not be able to respond to this question within the period allocated to reply to questions.
07 October 2015 - NW3551
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to the board members of the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Sector Education and Training Authority having reportedly spent public funds on their families, (a) what amount of public funds was spent on family members of each specified board member, (b) have any of the funds been recouped and (c) what (i) actions have been taken against the specified board members who misappropriated funds and (ii) measures have been put in place to prevent such actions in the future?
Reply:
a) The investigation commissioned by the Administrator of the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) found no wrongdoing by Board members, but instead made certain findings against some senior staff members of CATHSSETA.
b) Not applicable.
c) (i) Staff members implicated by the findings were formally charged and have since left the organisation.
(ii) To prevent the occurrence of similar fraudulent activities in the future, the Administrator developed new policies and amended existing policies, such as:
- Risk Management
A Risk Management Framework was developed to address identified shortcomings in the risk register, fraud prevention policy and procedures, and risk management policy.
- Discretionary Grant Allocations
A Discretionary Grant Policy and Procedures was developed to guide the allocation of discretionary funding.
- Financial Management and Procurement Procedures
These procedures were amended to improve financial management.
Compiler/Contact persons:
Ext:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
07 October 2015 - NW3376
Balindlela, Ms ZB to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)In terms of the latest information available to her department, (a) how many waste water treatment works are currently overflowing into nearby water bodies or areas, (b) where are they situated and (c) what is the severity of each spill; (2) what system does her department utilise in order to (a) detect and (b) rapidly respond to sewage spillage and/or overflow from waste water treatment works?
Reply:
(1) The latest information with regard to spillages that have been reported is taken from those received from April 2015 to date. The number of cases reported to my Department are 19 and the cases are captured to include all the 9 provinces. Refer to Annexure A.
(2)(a) My Department through the various provincial offices undertake planned audits for the Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTWs) against their water use license, and also attend to queries received from consumers and those reported through the media as a means to attend to spillages resulting from the WWTWs, pumpstation and manholes.
(2)(b) In areas where spillages are as a result of manholes or pumpstation and municipalities have challenges to address the spillages, the rapid response unit is despatched to the affected municipality. However, Water Service Authorities (WSAs) are able to address spillages in-house if it’s detected early. In cases of a overflow from a WWTWs, nature of overflow dictates intervention and assistance needed. As a result the nature of the overflow will determine if the matter can be addressed rapidly or if it will require the plant to be upgraded to address the overflow.
In areas where it is as a result of overloading due to capacity constraint, such plants are prioritised through various support programmes of my Department for allocation of funds (Regional Bulk Infrastructure, Municipal Infrastructure Grand and Accelerated Community infrastructure programme) to upgrade the plants or in other cases refurbishment to ensure the plant operates efficiently with functional equipments that will be able to handle loading coming into the plant. The overflow as a result of design capacity constraint may not necessarily be addressed rapidly due to the fact that the upgrades are often multi year projects which take longer to construct before the overloading is completely addressed.
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Annexure A
Severity of each case |
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Eastern Cape |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
11 |
11 |
0 |
11 |
0 |
7 |
Each cases reported were severe based on the fact that spillages reported has potential to pollute the environment hence pre-directives were issued. |
Free State |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
Each cases reported were severe based on the fact that spillages reported has potential to pollute the environment |
Gauteng |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Cases reported were regarded to be severe based on the fact that spillages reported has potential to pollute the environment |
Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Each cases reported were severe based on the fact that spillages reported has potential to pollute the environment |
Mpumalanga |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Each cases reported were severe based on the fact that spillages reported has potential to pollute the environment |
North West |
Government [National/Prov] |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Each cases reported were severe based on the fact that spillages reported has potential to pollute the environment |
North West |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Each cases reported were severe based on the fact that spillages reported has potential to pollute the environment |
Western Cape |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Each cases reported were severe based on the fact that spillages reported has potential to pollute the environment |
National |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
19 |
23 |
0 |
21 |
3 |
10 |
Cases reported not only for wastewater treatment works however also includes manholes that are close to streams and rivers. This has been taken with great urgency and prompted investigations that led to issuing of directives and put those affected WSAs under regulatory surveillance by the department. |
07 October 2015 - NW3360
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
In light of the fact that her department is mandated to discharge the Constitutional obligation of providing access to water to every citizen in the country, (a) what (i) joint discussion process has been established with the Department of Human Settlements and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, to ensure that no duplication or overlap of functionality in the carrying out of her department’s stated mandate occurs between these departments, (ii) separate actions are being taken by her department in carrying out its stated mandate, (iii) monitoring procedure is in place, to establish whether or not there is a duplicity of actions between departments, (iv) resolution mechanism exists in instances where two or more departments are found to be carrying out the same actions to ensure that optimal use is made of the available funds and (v) good reason exists for the continuation of this right that is shared by the specified departments and (b) why should the right of water provision not be located within one dedicated department?
Reply:
(a)(i) A joint discussion has already taken place between the Department of Water and Sanitation together with COGTA, the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA), the office of the Presidency’s M&E unit and National Treasury, and a Project Management Office (PMO) has been established to co-ordinate and integrate all water services activities related to sustainable Water Services delivery in the 27 Priority DMs. The Department of Human Settlements is part of this initiative. The PMO will ensure that there is no duplication with regards to the water and sanitation service delivery and will ensure that funding alignment between different Departments and funding sources takes place.
(a)(ii) No separate actions are being undertaken by the Department. As stated above all water services actions are being coordinated through the PMO.
(a)(iii) A monitoring programme is being established to ensure that, once a pipeline of projects has been determined, they are implemented and run effectively. My Department has identified eleven key intervention activities that will be monitored to ensure the implementation of sustainable water and sanitation service delivery. They are:
- Demographics;
- Service Levels;
- Socio-Economics;
- Water Services Infrastructure;
- Operational and Maintenance;
- Associated Services;
- Water Resources;
- Conservation & Demand Management;
- Financial;
- Institutional Arrangements; and
- Social & Customer Service Requirements.
A 5-year implementation plan will be developed and implementation thereof will be monitored at community and project level. The plan will be developed through a consultancy process at municipal level with relevant role-players and funding initiatives. The plan will be signed off by Council to ensure that no duplication takes place.
(a)(iv) Requesting Honourable member to note that, there are no two Departments which execute identical actions. Each Department finds its mandate in the Constitution, followed by the legislation administered by the respective Department, therefore the need for such a resolution mechanism has not arisen. My Department's mandate is highlighted in Section 3 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998):
“Public trusteeship of nation's water resources
3. (1) As the public trustee of the nation's water resources the National Government, acting through the Minister, must ensure that water is protected, used, developed, conserved, managed and controlled in a sustainable and equitable manner, for the benefit of all persons and in accordance with its constitutional mandate. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Minister is ultimately responsible to ensure that water is allocated equitably and used beneficially in the public interest, while promoting environmental values. (3) The National Government, acting through the Minister, has the power to regulate the use, flow and control of all water in the Republic.”
(a)(v) Falls away.
(b) Falls away.
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07 October 2015 - NW2660
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)How many households in the jurisdictional area of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality made use of (a) bucket system serviced toilets (b) VIP toilets and (c) pit latrines from (i)(aa) 31 May 2011 and (bb) each calendar year till 31 May 2015 and (ii) 1 June 2015 up to the latest date for which information is available; (2) how many households in the specified municipality are expected to still be using the (a) bucket system serviced toilets (b) VIP toilets and (c) pit latrines by 31 May 2016?
Reply:
(1)(b) The official figure for bucket toilets in the Metro area is 1 585 but a recent survey has indicated that 1 347 buckets are being removed in Mangaung and 757 in Botshabelo giving a total of 2 104. It must however be noted that the majority of these buckets are on informal sites and that all bucket toilets have been eradicated in Thaba Nchu.
(1)(b) The Mangaung Metro has a total of 33 382 VIP toilets.
(1)(c) The spread sheet depicts the number of pit latrines as per a financial year as requested:
HHs with Sanitation Services in MMM |
|
Month Year |
Pit Latrines |
(aa) May-11 |
33 745 |
(bb) May-12 |
32 998 |
(bb) May-13 |
31 255 |
(bb) May-14 |
30 825 |
(bb)May-15 |
29 823 |
(ii)(bb) May-16 |
28 437 |
(2) Mangaung Metro Municipality has committed itself to eradicate the sanitation backlog which includes all bucket and VIP toilets by 2018. With the current bucket and VIP eradication program, the Metro is expected to have the following backlog which will be addressed annually until the above mentioned eradication date:
HHs with Sanitation Services in MMM |
|||
Month Year |
(2)(a) Buckets Toilets |
(2)(b) Pit Latrines |
(2)(c) VIPs |
May-16 |
1 223 |
28 437 |
31 468 |
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07 October 2015 - NW3695
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
How many students (a) were registered by the (i) Further Education and Training colleges and (ii) universities across the country in 2015 and (b) will be registered by the specified institutions in 2016?
Reply:
a) (i) Public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges have a number of enrolment intakes within an academic year. Headcount enrolments in public TVET colleges across the nine provinces as at 21 August 2015 are tabulated below. This excludes headcount enrolments for Engineering Trimester 3 N1 – N6 programmes, which will only be available on 30 October 2015.
Total Headcount Actual students enrolled as at 21 August 2015 |
|||||||
Province |
NC(V) |
NC(V) |
Engineering |
Intro N4 - N6 |
Other Programmes |
TOTAL |
|
N1 - N3 |
N4 - N6 |
||||||
Eastern Cape |
5 600 |
15 066 |
10 294 |
4 959 |
29 880 |
2 646 |
68 445 |
Free State |
1 721 |
5 273 |
10 380 |
4 760 |
24 744 |
1 851 |
48 729 |
Gauteng |
8 426 |
18 303 |
38 059 |
18 122 |
52 234 |
4 983 |
140 127 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
9 800 |
21 365 |
20 880 |
10 259 |
43 898 |
10 255 |
116 457 |
Limpopo |
9 839 |
16 538 |
19 622 |
7 450 |
32 181 |
1 044 |
86 674 |
Mpumalanga |
4 590 |
6 912 |
9 133 |
3 299 |
9 270 |
119 |
33 323 |
North-West |
3 405 |
6 628 |
9 886 |
3 293 |
14 554 |
1 017 |
38 783 |
Northern Cape |
731 |
1 537 |
3 686 |
269 |
6 814 |
756 |
13 793 |
Western Cape |
3 887 |
10 920 |
11 403 |
3 057 |
25 391 |
13 369 |
68 027 |
National |
47 999 |
102 542 |
133 343 |
55 468 |
238 966 |
36 040 |
614 358 |
Data source: Weekly Enrolment Monitoring as at 21 August 2015.
(ii) Universities have a number of enrolment intakes within an academic year and will be submitting their 2015 enrolment data to the Department on 30 November 2015. The university headcount enrolment target for the 2015 academic year is 1 020 000.
b) The preliminary headcount enrolment targets for the 2016 academic year are as follows:
(i) Public TVET colleges: 829 000
(ii) Universities: 1 035 000
Compiler/Contact persons:
Ext:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
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Dr B NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
07 October 2015 - NW3174
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
(1) Whether the Government is or was in any way involved in the Local Action Committee (LAC) of the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup Tournament, the SA Football Association (Safa) and the Diaspora Project; if not, (a) in what way was the Government then involved in the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup Tournament, (b) on what legal grounds was the relationship between the Government and Safa founded and (c) what amount did the Government budget for and spend on the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup Tournament and the eventual hosting of this event; if so, (i) what was or is the legal nature and extent of the Government's involvement in each case, (ii) what were the reasons why the LAC's ordinary members (aa) were never aware of any donations made by South Africa to the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) and (bb) could not study and approve the LAC's final, audited financial statements for the 2009-10 financial year and (iii) why did the Diaspora Project specifically target the Concacaf for a donation, rather than places in the diaspora where many more Africans are found, such as in the United Kingdom; (2) whether he is aware that none of the LAC's ordinary members (a) were aware of any donations made by South Africa to the Concacaf and (b) were ever able to study and approve the final, audited financial statements of the LAC for the 2009-10 financial year; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether he is aware that none of Safa's ordinary members knew of any donation made by South Africa to the Concacaf?
Reply:
The government's involvement in the Local Organising Commitee (LOC) has been through Various Cabinet resolutions endorsing SAFA's bid to host the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup and also through its representation on the Board of the LOC by various former Ministers and Deputy Ministers. The Government of the Republic of South Africa had accepted and welcomed the Close out report of the Local Organising Committee as adopted and approved by its board. The highest concentration of Africans in the Diaspora, where Africans are also leading governments is not in the UK but the Carribean.
07 October 2015 - NW3256
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What (a) total amount did her department spend on air travel between Gauteng and Cape Town for employees attending Parliament business in the 2014-15 financial year and (b) is the total number of trips that were undertaken; (2) what is the total amount that her department spent on (a) accommodation and (b) car rental in Cape Town for employees attending Parliament business in the specified financial year?
Reply:
- The total amount spent on air travel and the total number of trips that were undertaken between Gauteng and Cape Town for employees attending Parliamentary business for the financial year 2014/2015 was as follows:
(1)(a) The total amount spent on air travel is R 8 436 100.63
(1)(b) The total number of air travel undertaken is 1852 between Gauteng and Cape Town for employees attending Parliamentary business for the financial year 2014/2015
2. The total amount spent on accommodation and car rental costs in Cape Town for employees attending Parliamentary business for the financial year 2014/2015 was as follows:
(2)(a) The total amount that the department has spent on accommodation is R 4 624 218.12
(2)(b) The total amount that her department spent on car rental costs R 371 270.55
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07 October 2015 - NW3589
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
With reference to the Eskom’s coal-fired power stations and the fact that a number of the specified power stations will be decommissioned in the near future, does Eskom have plans in place to convert the specified coal-fired power stations into natural gas power stations; if not, why not; if so, (a) which power stations will be converted, (b) when will each of the specified power station be converted, (c) where will the natural gas be sourced from and (d) what is the projected cost of the specified conversions?
Reply:
The first coal-fired Power Station to be decommissioned will be Camden Power Station, anticipated to take place in 2020. Eskom has already commenced with a study to look at various options for the current coal fired Power Station fleet. There are currently no firm plans to convert from coal-fired to natural gas. Gas options will depend on the technical feasibility, availability of gas and environmental considerations.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
07 October 2015 - NW3369
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)(a) When will the new water purification plant in Bloemhof in the North West be completed and (b) what will the capacity of the plant be; (2) (a) what is the total cost of the specified plant and (b) how will it be funded; (3) whether any outstanding funding is required to complete the project; if so, (a) what amount and (b) how will it be financed; (4) who will be running the specified plant; (5) which areas will receive water from the specified plant?
Reply:
(1)(a) The new water purification plant in Bloemhof in the North West will be completed in January 2017.
(1)(b) The capacity of the plant is from 10 Mℓ/d to 25 Mℓ/d.
(2)(a) The total cost of the plant is R403 million.
(2)(b) It will be funded by my Department through Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG).
(3) No outstanding funding is required.
(3)(a) Falls away.
(3)(b) Falls away.
(4) The plant will be operated by Sedibeng Water Board on behalf of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality.
(5) The following areas will receive water from the plant.
- ScheizerReneke Town;
- Ipelegeng Township;
- Bloemhof Town; and
- Boitumelong Township.
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07 October 2015 - NW3372
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether her department will intervene to address the malfunctioning waste water treatment works in Humansdorp in the Kouga Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether her department is aware of the disastrous conditions in Vergenoeg due to the spillages from the plant; if so, what plan has she put in place to address the specified matter; (3) whether the specified plant was given a Green Drop score in the last reporting cycle; if not, why not; if so, what was the score; (4) whether her department has taken any action against the specified municipality in terms of any legislation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- No, my Department has not intervened on this matter yet. The Kouga Local Municipality (LM) is the Water Services Authority, Water Services Provider and owner of infrastructure and is responsible for undertaking the necessary upgrades. The Kouga LM has secured funding through the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform to upgrade the Kwa Nomzamo Waste Water treatment Works (WWTW). My Department will therefore not intervene until the Kouga LM has shown that they are unable to perform their functions.
My Department has reacted as regulator and catchment manager as follows:
- A non-compliance letter, dated 25 June 2015, was sent to Kouga LM addressing both the KwaNomzamo WWTW and the Koraal Pump Station. The Kouga LM responded with a reply dated 13 July 2015 (Refer to attached letter).
- A meeting was held on 24 July 2015 between the officials from my Department and the Kouga LM technical manager to get clarity and progress on this and other matters.
2. Yes my Department is aware of the impact the failing WWTW is having on the environment and local communities; hence the actions taken.
The Kouga LM, in their response letter of 13 July 2015, has confirmed a partnership with the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform in 2013 to upgrade the WWTW; and on 3 June 2014 appointed a PSP to develop upgrade plans. On 4 March 2015 the Technical Report on the Refurbishment and Upgrading of the KwaNomzamo WWTW was received and is progressing to the tendering stage.
Regarding access control and fencing of the works, the Kouga Council approved a budget of R 2,0m to fence the said works. This project was approved by a full Council and a contractor has already been appointed in August 2015.
The Kouga LM is also working with local industries to ensure pre-treatment to reduce the organic and hydraulic load on the KwaNomzamo WWTW.
3. The plant assessment was done during the last green drop assessment in 2013 and the plant received a score of 57.44%. This score placed the WWTW in the category ‘50% – 80% - Fair performance, ample room for improvement’.
4. Yes, My Department has intervened from legal perspective as follows:
- A non-compliance letter, dated 25 June 2015, was sent to Kouga LM addressing both the KwaNomzamo WWTW and the Koraal Pump Station.
- Following their attached response dated 13 July 2015, a meeting was held on 24 July 2015 between the officials from my Department and the Kouga LM technical manager to get clarity and progress on this and other matters.
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07 October 2015 - NW3485
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Which municipalities in each province have been identified as (a) high-risk and (b) in crisis, with regard to their waste water treatment capacity; (2) whether any remedial action is currently being taken to address the situation in each of the specified high-risk municipalities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details for each of the municipalities?
Reply:
(1) Please refer to Annexure A below for the list of prioritised plants.
(2) My Department together with all the Provincial Operations Offices has prioritised these Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) and are all under regular surveillance. This entails that municipalities will develop Corrective Action Plans for those plants, which will be monitored regularly by the Provincial Operations Offices. Site inspections are conducted and progress reports developed and submitted on a quarterly basis. Over and above, these WWTW are prioritised from the support side and allocation of funds is availed to mitigate against the risk associated with operation of each of the works.
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ANNEXURE A
Region |
Municipality |
Name of WWTW |
Actions Taken by Regulation |
Associated Cost |
Gauteng |
None |
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Kwazulu-Natal |
Ilembe DM |
Amatikulu |
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Umzinyathi DM |
Tugela Ferry |
and to complete water use registration forms |
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uMkhanyakude DM |
St Lucia, Bethesda-Ubombo, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Ingwavuma-Mosvold, Manguzi Hospital, Hlabisa Hospital, Mkhuze |
and to complete water use registration forms (all these documents were received by DWS). |
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uThukela DM |
Ladysmith, Winterton, Escourt, Wembezi, Ezakheni, Bergville,Colenso, Ekuvukeni |
to complete water use registration forms
Provider has been appointed to improve the Operations). |
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uThungulu DM |
Gingindlovu, Mpushini, Ekhombe Hospital, Ekuphumuleni Hospital, Kwabadala, Mbongolwane Hospital, Owen Sithole College, Umlazi-Mtunzini, Nkandla, Catherine Booth |
complete water use registration forms
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Zululand DM |
Vryheid-Klipfontein, Emondlo, Coronation, Hlobane |
complete water use registration forms
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uMzinyathi DM |
Tugela Ferry |
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R810 000 (ACIP) |
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uMkhanyakude DM |
St Lucia |
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R2 686 184 (ACIP) |
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uMkhanyakude DM |
Mkhuze |
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R1 697 805(ACIP) |
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uMkhanyakude DM |
Bethesda-Ubombo, |
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uMkhanyakude DM |
Hluhluwe |
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R5 million (budget) (ACIP) |
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uMkhanyakude DM |
Jozini |
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R2 022 000 (WSOS) |
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uMkhanyakude DM |
Ingwavuma-Mosvold |
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uMkhanyakude DM |
Hlabisa Hospital |
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uThukela DM |
Escourt |
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R4 260 000 (ACIP) |
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uThukela DM |
Winterton |
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R1 200 000 (ACIP) |
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uThukela DM |
Wembezi |
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R960 000 (ACIP) |
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uThukela DM |
Ezakheni |
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R3 340 000 (ACIP) |
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uThukela DM |
Colenso |
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R3 390 000 (ACIP) |
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uThukela DM |
Ekuvukeni |
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R1 350 000 (ACIP) |
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uThukela DM |
Ladysmith |
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R3 890 000 (ACIP) |
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uThungulu DM |
Kwabadala |
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R960 000 (ACIP) |
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uThungulu DM |
Owen Sithole College |
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R1 120 000 (ACIP) |
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uThungulu DM |
Catherine Booth |
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R490 000 (ACIP) |
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uThungulu DM |
Ekuphumuleni Hospital |
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R490 000 (ACIP) |
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uThungulu DM |
Mbongolwane Hospital |
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R560 000 (ACIP) |
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Zululand DM |
Emondlo |
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R820 000 (ACIP) |
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Coronation |
Zululand DM |
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R1 640 000 (ACIP) |
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Limpopo |
Mookgopong LM |
Thusang Ponds |
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Sekhukhune DM |
Groblersdal, Dennilton, Motetema Ponds, Monsterlus-Hlogotlou, Elandkraal, Leeufontein-Mokganyaka, Marble Hall, Jane Furse-Glen Cowie, Phokwane Ponds, Nebo Ponds, Meckleberg-Moroke Ponds |
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RRU Support: Lephalale LM: R135 501. Vhembe DD: R107 140. Sekhukhune DM:R40 000. Polokwane LM: R58 717 Sub-total: R341 358. WSOG: Polokwane:R14,5Million Sekhukhune: R14,66million Capricorn: R4 Million Sub-total: R33,160 Million Grand Total: R33,5Million |
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Mopani DM |
Giyani , Ga-Kgapane, Modjadjl-Duiwelskloof, Senwamokgope Ponds, Phalaborwa, Lulekani, Lenyenye, Nkowankowa, Namakgale |
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Thabazimbi LM |
Rooiberg, Northam |
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Vhembe DM |
Louis Trichardt-Makhado, Makhado-Dzanani Ponds, Waterval-Makhado, Mutale Ponds, Malamulele, Thokoyandou, Tsifulanani Ponds, Mhinga, Nancefield |
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Capricorn LM |
Sewabarwana Oxidation ponds |
R4 m (ACIP) |
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Lephalale LM |
Re-engineering of sewer network in Lephalale town |
R6 m (ACIP) |
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Sekhukhune DM |
Upgrade of WWTW at Greater Tubaste LM |
R5 m (ACIP) |
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To dedicated to WWTW flaged high risk by 2013 Green drop report |
R5.2 m (ACIP) |
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Mpumalanga |
Mbombela LM |
Kabokweni |
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DR JS Moroka LM |
Vaalbank Oxidation Pond |
No support due to the fact that the Oxidation Pond only services Vaalbank SAPS (Police) Station. |
N/A |
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Albert Luthuli LM |
Mpuluzi-Mayflower, Elukwatini-Eerstehoek, Carolina |
Carolina
Follow up Inspection Holding of monthly project progress meetings until to the end of the project |
R2.098million (ACIP) |
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Nkomazi LM |
Mhlatikop, Komatipoort, Hector Spruit |
Mhlatikop
Komatipoort
Follow up Inspection Holding of monthly project progress meetings until to the end of the project |
R5.68million (ACIP) R11.53million (ACIP) |
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Thembisile Hani LM) |
KwaMhlanga Ponds (East) , KwaMhlanga (West |
Follow up Inspection Holding of monthly project progress meetings until to the end of the project |
R3.3million (WSOSG) |
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PixleykaSeme LM |
Amersfoort, Perdekop, Volksrust, Vukuzakhe, Wakkerstroom |
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Emalahleni LM All 7 plants |
Ga-Nala,Rietspruit,Phola, Riverview,Klipspruit,Naawpoort,Ferrobank |
RIVERVIEW WWTW: Inlet WWTW;
Primary Settling Tank (PST);
2 X Small Digesters;
1 x Larger Digester;
Sludge Pump Station;
Aeration Pond;
Drying Beds;
2 X Bio-Filters;
Screw Pump;
Final Settling Tank;
Submersible Pumps;
Humus Pump Station;
Inlet Work – electrical Equipment;
Stand-By Generator;
Palisade Walling;
Follow up Inspection Holding of monthly project progress meetings until to the end of the project |
R5.54 million (ACIP) |
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FERROBANK WWTW:
Primary Treatment;
Secondary Treatment;
Follow up Inspection Holding of monthly project progress meetings until to the end of the project |
R5million (ACIP) |
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Bushbuckridge LM |
Acornhoek, Dwarsloop, Hoxane, Maviljan, Tintswalo, Mkhuhlu, Thulamahashe |
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Msukaligwa LM |
BreytenPonds,Breyten ASP,Chrissiesmeer,Davel, Ermelo,Lothair |
Breyten
Follow up Inspection Holding of monthly project progress meetings until to the end of the project |
R2.2million (ACIP) |
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Lekwa LM |
Morgenzon, Standerton |
Standerton
Follow up Inspection Holding of monthly project progress meetings until to the end of the project |
R1.7million (ACIP) |
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Dipaleseng LM |
Balfour,Grootvlei Eskom,Greylingstad,Grootvlei Mine |
Balfour
Greylingstad
Follow up Inspection Holding of monthly project progress meetings until to the end of the project |
R1.15million (ACIP) R0.591million (ACIP) |
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Free State |
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Mantsopa LM |
Tweespruit, Thaba Patchoa |
Tweespruit: site inspection conducted on 12 March 2015. Non compliance letter dated 30 March 2015 issued. No pre-directive or directive issued B/G Drop task team established |
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Matjhabeng LM |
Welkom |
Refurbishment of Mamahabane Waste Water Treatment Works: Project to start in 2015/16 financial year. Completion expected in March 2016 Upgrading of sewer network in Kutlwanong Stadium area: Project to start in 2015/16 financial year. Completion expected in March 2016 B/G Drop task team established |
R3,000,000.00 R3,352,000.00 |
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Mafube LM |
Namahadi |
Upgrading of Namahadi WWTW. The project has been divided into two phases. Phase 1 is more bulk sewer lines and pump stations. Phase 2 is more on upgrading of WWTW. Currently we are on Phase1 which is 35% B/G Drop task team established |
R120,000,000.00 |
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Mohokare LM |
Rouxville, Smithfield |
B/G Drop task team established |
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Metsimaholo LM |
Deneysville |
Deneysville WWTW: Construction of outfall sewer line. The project is at 75% B/G Drop task team established |
R8,000,000.00 |
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Dihlabeng LM |
Bethlehem |
Refurbishment of Bethlehem WWTW: Project completed December 2012 B/G Drop task team established |
R2,441,000.00 |
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Moqhaka LM |
Mashaeng, Mautse |
Refurbishment of Kroonstad WWTW. Plant not operational. Project has started, but, not much progress to date. Completion is expected in March 2016 Upgrading of Kroonstad sewer line. Project to be completed in March 2016. B/G Drop task team established |
R36,000,000.00 |
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Phumelela LM |
Warden, Memel, Vrede |
Refurbishment of Warden WWTW. Project completed December 2014 and the plant was operational after intervention Refurbishment of Vrede WWTW. Project completed December 2014 and the plant was operational after intervention B/G Drop task team established |
R6,560,000.00 R2,700,000.00 |
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Tokologo LM |
Boshof, Hertzogville, Dealesville |
B/G Drop task team established |
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Nketoana LM |
Arlington, Lindley / Ntha, Petrus Steyn, Reitz |
Refurbishments of Petrus Steyn Transfer sewer pump station. Project completed March 2015 and pump station operational Refurbishment of Lindley and Reitz sewer pump stations. Contractor appointed and implementation to start May 2015 B/G Drop task team established |
R1, 800,000.00 R4, 275,000.00 |
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Letsemeng LM |
Koffiefontein, Jacobsdal, Petrusburg, Luckhoff |
Refurbishment of Koffiefontein WWTW: Project under implementation and progress is at 95% and completion planned for end August 2015 B/G Drop task team established |
R3,100,000.00 |
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Ngwathe LM |
Parys, Vredefort, Koppies, Heilbron |
Parys: last site inspection conducted in May 2014. The contractor that was busy with the refurbishment was no longer on site and completed his job according to the scope of work. No pre-directive or directive issued Vredefort: last site inspection conducted in May 2014. On the day of the inspection the contractor was on site at the WWTWs and he indicated that he was finishing up on the work that he did at the plant as well as the pump station. No pre-directive or directive issued Koppies: Last inspection conducted in September 2013. Major part of the plant was operational with a few infrastructures not operational. Major concern was that there was no chlorination taking place. No pre-directive or directive issued Heilbron: last site inspection conducted in May 2014. Part of the upgraded plant was completed and operational during the inspection. The process controller mentioned that it was about two months since they have been using the upgraded plant. No pre-directive or directive issued Refurbishment of Vredefort WWTW: Drying beds have been completed and panel installed, pump stations are refurbished, project expected for completion May 2015. Refurbishment of Parys sewer: project was completed March 2014 through MIG B/G Drop task team established |
R16,400,000.00 |
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Masilonyana LM |
Brandfort, Masilo, Verkeerdevlei, Winburg |
Brandfort: Last site inspection was conducted in January 2015 and Bloemwater was on site busy with the refurbishment at the plant. No pre-directive or directive issued
B/G Drop task team established |
R1,000,000.00 R3,290,000.00 R1,520,000.00 |
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Nala LM |
Bothaville, Wesselsbron |
Construction of a WWTW in Wesselsbron/Monyakeng: Project under implementation and is at 40% and planned to be completed December 2015 B/G Drop task team established |
R46,000,000.00 |
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Naledi LM |
Dewetsdorp, Van Stadensrus, Wepener |
B/G Drop task team established |
R2,250,000.00 R3,600,000.00 |
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Setsoto LM |
Ficksburg, Clocolan, Marquard, Senekal |
B/G Drop task team established |
R5,800,000.00 R16,900,000.00 |
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Kopanong |
Phillipolis retrofitting |
R 308 (ACIP) |
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Ngwethe LM |
Refurbishment of Koppies WWTW |
R 2. 500 m (ACIP) |
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Moqhaka LM |
Moqhaka Bulk Sewer |
All these plants are prioritized under RBIG for the implementation in the third quarter of 2015/16 financial year |
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Ngwathe LM |
Ngwathe Bulk Sewer |
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Tokologo LM |
Hertzogville Sewer |
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Tokologo LM |
Dealsville Waste Water Package Plant |
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Naledi LM |
Dewetsdorp Sewer |
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Mafube LM |
Frankfort Bulk Sewer |
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Mafube LM |
Tweeling Sewer Pumpstation |
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Ngwathe LM |
Heilbron Sewer and Pumpstation |
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Mohokare LM |
Rouxville Outfall Sewer |
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Phumelela LM |
Memel Refurbishment WWTW and Sewer |
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Phumelela LM |
Memel Refurbishment WWTW |
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Masilonyana LM |
Winburg Upgrading WWTW |
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Nketoana LM |
Petrus Steyn Refurbishment WWTW |
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Nketoana LM |
Petrus Steyn Upgrading WWTP |
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Nketoana LM |
Arlington Refurbishment WWTW |
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Nketoana LM |
Reitz Upgrading WWTP |
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Mafube LM |
Frankfort Bulk Sewer |
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Metsimaholo LM |
Upgrading of Deneysville WWTW |
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Mathjabeng LM |
Mathjabeng Bulk sewer |
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Northern Cape |
Kamiesberg LM |
Garies;Kamieskroon |
RBIG Vanderkloof: New WWTW under construction. Petrusville: Identified as part of the RBIG priority list. Fraserburg: Identified as part of the RBIG priority list. Colesberg: upgrade complete March 2014. Keimoes: Identified as part of the RBIG priority list. (ACIP) Petrusville: Refurbishment of WWTW.(March 2014) Port Nolloth: refurbishment of sewer Pump station. (March 2014) Douglas: Refurbishment of oxidation ponds and pump stations.(March 2015) Groblershoop: Poffadder: Refurbishment of pump stations and sewage truck.(March 2014) Nababeep: refurbishment Pump station (March 2013) Olifantshoop: refurbishment Pump station (March 2013) |
DWS EXP:
R 4 816 000 (budget: R 23 231 000) (Vanderkloof) R18 604 000 (Colesberg) (DWS)
R 1 525 913. (Petrusville ACIP) R 2 810 000. (Port Nolloth ACIP R11 566 000 (Douglas ACIP) R3 792 000. (Poffadder ACIP)
R1 700 000. (Nababeep ACIP) R1 980 000. (Olifantshoop ACIP) |
Renosterberg LM |
Vanderkloof,Petrusville,Philipstown |
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Mier LM |
Rietfontein,Askham,Loubos |
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Karoo Hoogland LM |
Williston,Fraserburg,Sutherland |
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Richersveld LM |
Port Nolloth |
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Umsobomvu LM |
Colesburg, Noupoort |
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Siyancuma LM |
Douglas,Griekwastad,Schmidtsdrift |
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Kareeberg LM |
Carnavon, Vosburg |
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Ubuntu LM |
Richmond |
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!Kheis LM |
Groblershoop,Brandboom,Wegdraai, Topline, Grootdrink |
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Khai-Ma LM |
Pofadder |
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!Kai !Garib LM |
Keimoes |
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NamaKhoi LM |
Nababeep |
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Siyathemba LM |
Prieska |
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Joe Morolong LM |
Van Zylrust |
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Umsobomvu LM |
Colesburg, Noupoort (repeat) |
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Hantam LM |
Middelpos |
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Joe Morolong LM |
Hotazel |
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Ubuntu LM |
Richmond |
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Gamagara LM |
Dibeng, Olifantshoek |
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Siyancuma LM |
Refurbishment of waste water pumpstation |
R 4. 000 m (ACIP) |
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Dikgatlong Lm |
Refurbishment of Delportshoop WWTW |
R 3. 222 m (ACIP) |
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Kamiesberg LM |
Refurbishment of Kheis evapouration ponds |
R 662 (ACIP) |
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Refurbishment of Klipfontein evapouration ponds |
R 604 (ACIP) |
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North West |
Moretele LM |
Swartdam |
Follow up inspection conducted on 24/03/2014 |
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Kgetleng River LM |
Swartruggens, Koster |
Department provided funding for refurbishment of the Koster Oxidations Ponds, desludging and cleaning of the lagoons, the upgrading of the inlet works and the refurbishment of the recirculation pumps. The upgrading of a new Koster WWTW is at design stage. Follow up inspection for Koster WWTW was conducted on 30/08/2014 |
FY2014: R6 000 000 FY2015: R7 850 000 |
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Dr Ruth Mompati DM |
Vryburg, SchweizerReneke, Bloemhof |
Department provided funding to refurbish the Bloemhof WWTW, Work included the repair of the biological filter arms for filter no. 1 and 2. Cleaning of the anaerobic ponds and restoring of sludge drainage equipment, repair of electrical works at inlet works and old works pump controls, repairs to inlet works mechanical equipment including mechanical raking system and de-gritting system, and servicing of pumps in main pump station. |
FY2015: R2 954 533 |
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The Vryburg WWTW refurbishment business plan was developed and evaluated for the 2015/16 financial year ACIP allocation. |
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Follow up inspections for Schweizer Reneke and Bloemhof WWTWs were conducted on 06/06/2014. |
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Ngaka Modiri Molema DM |
Coligny, Lichtenburg, Itsoseng, Mafikeng, Mmabatho, Zeerust, Delareyville, Sannieshof, Ottosdal, Atamelang |
The Business plan has been developed and submitted for funding consideration under ACIP for the refurbishment of Mafikeng WWTW. |
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Follow up inspections for Coligny, Lichtenburg, Itsoseng, Mafikeng, Mmabatho, Zeerust, Delareyville, Sannieshof, Ottosdal and Atamelang WWTWs were conducted on 10-11/02/2015 |
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Moses Kotane LM |
Mogwase, Madikwe |
Follow up inspection for Mogwase WWTW was conducted on 31/03/2014 |
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Maquassi Hills LM |
Leeudoringstad, Wolmaranstad, Agisanang |
Department provided funding for the upgrade of Maquassi WWTW from 4Ml/d to 9 Ml/d .The project is under construction. |
R 130 million |
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Follow up inspection for Wolmaranstad WWTW was conducted on 19/02/2014 |
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Dr RSM DM |
Bray sewer pump upgrade |
R 1. 462 m (ACIP) |
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Dr RSM DM |
Bloemhof Phase 2 |
R 3. 500 m (ACIP) |
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Dr RSM DM |
Refurbishment of sludge drying beds at Vryburg (Naledi) |
R 2. 050 m (ACIP) |
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Dr RSM DM |
Upgrading of booster sewage pumping station in vryburg |
R 1. 672 m (ACIP) |
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Ngaka MM DM |
Refurbishment of Mafikeng and Mmabatho WWTW and sewage pumping stations |
R 5. 000 m (ACIP) |
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Western Cape |
Beaufort West LM |
Murraysburg |
Beaufort West: (b) Introduction and background: Although Murraysburg WWTW falls under Beaufort West Municipality in Western Cape Province, it also falls under Mzimvubu- Tsitsikama CMA which is controlled from the Eastern Cape Provincial Operations. Therefore their authorization is supposed to be handled by Eastern Cape Provincial Operations. Murraysburg WWTW was recently inherited by Beaufort Municipality from Central Karoo District Municipality. Initial site inspection: Initial site inspection was done on 20 May 2014, a feedback letter was written to the municipality with recommendations on how they can improve their shortfalls. An email was also sent with the recommendations (see attached), and a feedback meeting was also done to discuss the recommendations and progress with implementation of the recommendations (see attached). A file note was also written and filed (see attached). (c) Follow up site inspection: A follow up site inspection was done on 19 January 2015 (see attached 2nd file note). This was done to find out if any of the initial recommendations have been addressed and the progress to date. |
Cost incurred include accommodation and transport for the official |
Matzikama LM |
Bitterfontein, Nuwerus |
Matsikama: (b) Site inspection was conducted for Matzikama LM which included inspections of Bitterfontein and Nuwerus in 2014 and recommendations were made in the form a feedback letter. The noted non compliances included registration of systems and operational issues like the frequency of cleaning of screens. All units were in working order. (c)Follow – up was done in terms of registration of the systems and the current status which reflects that the two works has been authorized under GA. |
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Theewaterskloof LM |
Greyton |
Theewaterskloof (b) Site inspection was conducted for all the WWTWs in Theewaterskloof including Greyton Oxidation pond System. Feedback letter was send to the Municipality with the recommendations to improve poor maintenance status and improve data submissions of Greyton WWTW. (c) Follow up was in a form of monitoring of data on GDS and Improvement for data compliance on the green dropd system (GDS) was acknowledged after recommendations send to the municipality. With regards to authorization the works is not yet authorized but they have applied through Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management |
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Bergrivier LM |
Eendekuil |
Bergrivier: Eendekuil a site inspection was done in 2014. The finding included non compliance with the regulation 2834 regarding number of Process controllers the works is required to have and qualifications. Then section 141 of National Water Act 1998 with regards to data submission on to the GDS and section 19 of NWA 1998 with regards to pollution prevention poor maintenance of the ponds resulting to the accumulation of sludge in the primary pond. The feedback letter was written with the recommendations. The follow up site inspections has not taken place. But through the monitoring of the GDS and the data is no being loaded into the system ever since. |
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Cederberg LM |
Graffwater, Elands Bay, Wupperthal, Algeria |
Cederberg: On the 20 November 2014 the municipality was assisted with GDS training which was upon request by the municipality. Site inspections were conducted on all four systems Graffwater, Elands Bay, Wupperthal, Algeria. The feedback letter was written and sent to the municipality and the action plan was received by the department for all their works. Follow up site inspection has not yet taken place |
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Bergrivier LM |
Porteville WWTW |
Refurbishment and upgarde of Porteville WWTW |
R 2.843 m (ACIP funding) |
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Hesseque LM |
Albertina WWTW |
Refurbishment of Albertina WWTW |
R 3. 000 m (ACIP funding) |
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Eastern Cape - ---· ·- - - |
Chris Hani DM |
Molteno, Cradock, Lady Frere, Middelburg, Tsomo |
• Non compliance letters sent to WSA, • Compliance Assessment have been conducted to check progress, • Training provided for Green Drop system, • Advisory support has been given, • Action Plan not submitted by the WSA's. |
Engcobo wwtw = R1,948m (ACIP-14/15) + R1,2 m- (ACIP 13/14) |
Molten - pump station = R3,5m- (ACIP14/15) Sterkstroom wwtw R3m- (ACIP 13/14), Tsomo wwtw priority for RRU (total RRU funds for wwtw is R 3.5m for whole Province), |
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Baviaans LM |
Rietbron |
• Engagement was done with the WSA but no progress. |
Willowmore wwtw R4,147m (ACIP-12/13), • Rietbron wwtw priority for RRU. |
|
Alfred Nzo DM |
Cedarville, Bizana, Ntabankulu |
• Compliance Inspection have been done, • Continued engagements are happening. • Training on green drop system. • Action Plan has been provided by the WSA. |
Ntabankulu wwtw targeted for RRU. |
|
Sundays River Valley LM |
Enon-Bethesda |
• Compliance inspection have been conducted, • Non compliance letter issued, • Re-Training provided on the green drop system. |
Nil for wwtw |
|
KouKamma LM - |
Coldstream_!.Misgl.Jnd, St()rms River We !, Clarkson, Kareedouw- |
• Non compliance letters have been issued • IE has been engaged to deal with Authorizations. • No action plans submitted by WSA. |
R2,930m - Refurbishment of Louterwater (ACIP-15/16) |
|
Blue Crane LM |
Cookhouse, Pearston, Somerset East |
• Compliance Inspections have been done • Non compliance letters have been issued. • No action plans submitted by WSA. |
Somerset East wwtw R10 OOO m= (ACIP-13/14) & outfall sewer R6,243,156m- (ACIP-12/13) |
|
ORTambo OM |
Flastaff, Lusikisiki,Mqanduli,Mthatha,Ngqeleni,PortSt Johns,Qumbu, Tsolo |
• Compliance Inspections have been conducted. • Non compliance letters have been issued, • Training has been provided for Green drop • No action plan submitted. |
Port St Johns wwtw prioritized for RRU. |
|
Ndlambe LM |
Alexandria/Kwanonkqu, Nolukhanyo, Bushmans Marselle, Port Alfred, /Ekuphumleni |
• Training for green drop undertaken. • No action plan submitted by the WSA |
Port Alfred pump stations R4,5m-(ACIP 14/15), Kenton-on-sea pump stations R1,75m- (ACIP 13/14), Alexandria prioritized for RRU, |
|
Kouga LM |
Refurbishment of 3 sewer pump station in Jeffrey's Bay |
R 4. 535 m (ACIP funding) |
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Ikwezi LM |
Refurbishment of Sewer pumpstation at Janseville & Klipplaat |
R 3.350 m (ACIP funding) |
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Amathole DM |
Refurbishment of Fort Beaufort Sewage Pump station and optimisation WWTW - Phase 1 |
R 3. 5 m (ACIP) |
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Gauteng |
Randfonttein LM |
Randfontein WWTW |
refurbushment of Randfontein WWTW |
R 5.000 m (ACIP) |
07 October 2015 - NW3618
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
Has he engaged the SA Football Association to address the inequality in match fee payments between Banyana Banyana players and Bafana Bafana players; if not, why not; if so, (a) when did the meetings take place and (b) what were the outcomes of the specified meetings?
Reply:
The Minister has taken notice of the inequity in match fee payments amongst women's and men's national teams. The Departmental Review Committee with the Big 5 sporting bodies (Athletics, Netball, Football, Rugby and Cricket) seeks to address this matter amongst the many issues being looked into. The work includes specific support to support the National Women's teams, improvement of match fees, ring fenced funding for development and tournaments and professionalising the women's sport to attract sponsors. The situation is improving and various tailor made strategies are currently being implemented
07 October 2015 - NW3617
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
(1)Will his department take steps to recover money that was (a) unethically spent and (b) fraudulently earned by two certain persons during their tenures (names and details furnished) at Boxing South Africa, in light of the findings of the investigations against them; if not, why not; if so, what amounts does his department intend to take steps to recover; (2)when will (a) he advertise the vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer of Boxing South Africa, (b)(i) applications for the specified position be assessed and (ii) applicants be interviewed and (c) the specified vacancy be filled?NW4285E
Reply:
The Ministry and Department are not aware of money that was unethically spent and fraudulently earned at Boxing South Africa. The vacancy for CEO has been advertised and the process underway.
07 October 2015 - NW3486
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)With reference to her reply to question 2727 on 31 August 2015 regarding the building demolition cost of R6 282 853, (a) which buildings were demolished, (b) what was the reason for demolishing each of the specified buildings, (c) when was each specified building demolished and (d) what is the name of the company that demolished each of the specified buildings; (2) (a) what is meant by land matters, (b) what are the relevant details of the breakdown of the R11 815 024 that was spent on the specified land matters and (c) who were the recipients of each specified amount; (3) whether her department has taken any steps to date to dredge the Hazelmere Dam of the silt build-up in an effort to restore the storage capacity of the specified dam in anticipation of rainfall; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a) The following buildings were demolished:
- Boys' hostel
- dining hall and Dormitories
- Green house
- Fruit room
- Garage and carport
- Music room
- Outside rooms
- Prayer room
- Guard house
- Store room
- Workshop and storerooms
- 2x dwellings
- Garage and rooms.
Other activities under this contract included:
- Protection of existing graves
- Construction of a memorial monument
- Termination and the moving of underground services; sewer, water and electricity
- Construction of new sewer septic tanks and laying of sewer pipe lines
- Decommissioning and demolishing of existing sewer septic tanks and
- Upgrading of the existing alternative access road
(1)(b) The buildings were affected by the raising of the dam wall and were within the dam boundary line.
(1)(c) The buildings were demolished during the contract period, start date 02 February to end date November 2013.
(1)(d) All buildings were demolished by NCG Oosthuizen Investment CC.
(2)(a) All issues related to acquisition of land by my Department.
(2)(b) A review of the cost revealed the changed total as shown in the Table below:
RECIPIENTS |
DETAIL BREAKDOWN |
Valuator - Turnover Trading 243 |
R 1 232 758 |
Land Surveyor - Button & O’Connor INC |
R 96 802 |
Expropriation of properties: |
|
Oakford Priory Investments (PTY) |
R 10 523 000 |
Roman Catholic Mission |
R 92 447 |
TOTAL EXPENDITURE |
R 11 945 007 |
(3) My Department did not commence any dredging at Hazelmere as yet. This would be a process to be considered once a dam basin management analyses indicates this to be an economic viable operations option. Continued silt survey records indicated sections of the basin to be prone to sedimentation but this is to be mitigated by the raising of the dam wall.
My Department is in the process of developing dam basin management protocols that will guide on siltation prevention operations as well as dredging where determined as viable.
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07 October 2015 - NW3410
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether, since her reply to question 483 on 4 May 2015 and question 3010 on 1 September 2015, in the light of the poverty of the pensioners of the Transport Pension Fund and the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund, she will consider to expeditiously finalise the adjustment of the 2% rule for the specified pensioners and to urgently investigate the financial status of the specified pension funds in order to give these pensioners an inflation-linked increase at the beginning of 2016 that will be higher than the maximum increase of 2%; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether she will consider submitting an application for National Treasury to make a direct payment to these pensioners in order to bring financial relief; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether, in the light of the financial situation of the pensioners, she will consider implementing on an annual basis the parliamentary finding on 1 November 2010 (details furnished) and recommendation regarding a financial injection, further bonuses and inflation-linked increases; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details??
Reply:
- As per the response provided to PQ 483, along with the Minister of Finance, I am currently considering the proposal to adjust the pension fund rules to amend the 2% rule and will provide a response in due course.
- The rules of the fund stipulate that only when the fund is unable to meet its financial obligations, will there be a requirement for Transnet to inject money into the fund. Should Transnet not be in a position to inject the required funds in order for the Pension fund to meet its financial obligations, then the state will be required to inject funds directly into the fund. At this stage, the fund is able to meet its financial obligations and accordingly there is no legal obligation in terms of the Legal Succession to the South African Transport Services Act of 1989, for either Transnet and/or the State to make a direct payment to the Pension Funds.
- Transnet has complied with the recommendations of the Portfolio Committee in as far as the payment of bonuses to the pensioners are concerned. Since 2010, Transnet has to date paid over R2.2 billion in ad hoc bonuses to the pensioners belonging to the TPF and TSDBF. With regard to the recommendation relating to financial injection and inflation-linked increases, please refer to paragraphs 1 and 2 of this response.
07 October 2015 - NW3375
Balindlela, Ms ZB to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to her media statement on 24 February 2015 on security of water supply (details furnished), (a) at what stage of development is the master plan for water resource infrastructure and (b) what is the estimated date of its completion?
Reply:
(a) The development of a Master Plan for water resource infrastructure is currently in the information gathering stage entailing aspects such as condition assessment of existing infrastructure and updating of the asset management plan.
It should be noted that the Second Edition of the National Water Resource Strategy that was published in 2013 already indicates key information on new water resource infrastructure projects that are currently under development and this shall form part of the master plan.
(b) The development of the Master Plan is estimated to be completed at the end of August 2016.
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07 October 2015 - NW3508
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1)(a) How many Gauteng motor vehicle licences were renewed at South African post offices in each month during the period 1 January to 31 August 2015 and (b) what is the total monetary value of the transactions that took place during the specified period; (2) have the specified amounts been paid over to the Gauteng provincial government; if so, (a) what amount was paid over in each case and (b) on what dates were the specified amounts paid?
Reply:
I have been advised by the South African Post Office (SAPO) as follows:-
- Please see the table below in terms of the number of vehicle licenses renewed during the requested period and the monetary value thereof. Kindly note that the amounts collected are inclusive of the SAPO transaction fees.
MONTH |
TRANSACTIONS VOLUMES |
AMOUNT COLLECTED |
Jan-15 |
228 170 |
R 119 299 153.47 |
Feb-15 |
177 993 |
R 99 689 200.01 |
Mar-15 |
200 791 |
R 112 294 174.68 |
Apr-15 |
173 128 |
R 95 966 091.69 |
May-15 |
177 244 |
R 105 498 716.07 |
Jun-15 |
169 278 |
R 102 662 712.57 |
Jul-15 |
215 355 |
R 129 590 982.51 |
Aug-15 |
189 843 |
R 109 654 347.04 |
Total |
1 531 802 |
R 874 655 378.04 |
2. Please see the table below in terms of the payments made to the Gauteng Provincial Government per month during the requested period. The amounts paid over are exclusive of the SAPO transaction fees.
MONTH |
TRANSACTIONS VOLUMES |
ACT-EFT-AMNT (BANKED AMOUNTS) |
Jan-15 |
228 170 |
R 101 785 538.80 |
Feb-15 |
177 993 |
R 89 094 993.31 |
Mar-15 |
200 791 |
R 107 526 815.80 |
Apr-15 |
173 128 |
R 79 614 110.61 |
May-15 |
177 244 |
R 100 417 522.65 |
Jun-15 |
169 278 |
R 91 653 567.64 |
Jul-15 |
215 355 |
R 109 478 868.19 |
Aug-15 |
189 843 |
R 104 154 828.07 |
Total |
1 531 802 |
R 783 726 245.07 |
07 October 2015 - NW3371
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What is the status of the Wentzel Dam’s capacity to deliver water to Schweizer-Reneke in the North West; (2) whether, given the fact that five of the 16 boreholes in Schweizer-Reneke are currently dry, she has taken any measures to prevent a water crisis in the event
Reply:
- The Wentzel Dam’s water level has dropped to 22% effective from end August 2015. The volume of water supplied from the Schweizer-Reneke Water Treatment Plant has also dropped from 4 Ml to 2.8 Ml per day. This has resulted in water supply shortages in Schweizer-Reneke Town and Ipelegeng Township.
The most affected are high-lying areas of Ipelegeng which are getting water intermittently during the night. To address this challenge, my Department in collaboration with water services authority, the Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati DM, implemented the following short term interventions:
- The Fire and Disaster Unit from the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati DM is on standby to supply water to the clinics and schools.
- Two water tanker trucks are currently supplying water to the most affected areas of Ipelegeng Extension 4, 6, 8 and portion of Extension 5.
- A total of 9X10 000 liters Jojo tanks are placed at Ipelegeng (including clinics, schools, police station) and are being filled from 06H00 until 20H00 on daily basis.
2. My Department has allocated R5,1 million to Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati DM under the Municipal Water Infrastructure Grant (MWIG) for intervention in addressing the short term water supply issues. Already eight non-functional boreholes have been tested and the results have confirmed dewatering on the aquifers. The scope of work for this funding entails:
- rehabilitation and refurbishment of existing boreholes;
- sitting and drilling of new boreholes;
- equipping of boreholes; and
- connecting mains.
Furthermore, my Department allocated R1, 589 million to Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati DM under Accelerated Community Programme (ACIP) to address Water Conservation Demand Management issues in Mamusa Local Municipality. The Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati DM is in the process of getting Bid approval and the work is anticipated to commence in October 2015.
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07 October 2015 - NW3179
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the MINISTER OF SPOPRT & RECREATION
(a) Whether his department meets the Government’s employment equity target of 2% for the employment of persons with disabilities that was set in 2005; (b) if not, why not; and (c) what are the relevant details? NW3777E PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION FOR THE MINISTER QUESTION NUMBER 3179 QUESTION 3179 FROM MS LL VAN DER MERWE (IFP) TO THE MINISTER (a)Whether his department meets the Government’s employment equity target of 2% for the employment of persons with disabilities that was set in 2005; (b)if not, why not; and (c)what are the relevant details? NW3777E REPLY (a) No. The Department is currently at 1.4 % of the desired 2% (b)Given the small size of the department, the 2% minimum target is constituted by 3 people. The department had previously been in excess of the 2% target until the resignation of one staff member. The process to ensure compliance through recruitment is currently underway and the department has an Employment Equity Policy and Employment Equity Plan to guide this process. (c)Not applicable.
Reply:
(a) No. The Department is currently at 1.4 % of the desired 2%
(b) Given the small size of the department, the 2% minimum target is constituted by 3 people. The department had previously been in excess of the 2% target until the resignation of one staff member. The process to ensure compliance through recruitment is currently underway and the department has an Employment Equity Policy and Employment Equity Plan to guide this process.
(c) Not applicable.
07 October 2015 - NW3352
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What are the reasons for the non-supply of piped water to the Divaal area situated in Ward 2 of the Indaka Local Municipality and within the uThukela District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, which has been without piped water for six months; (2) whether her department has made alternative arrangements to supply water to the community; if not, why not; (3) whether her department (a) has taken or (b) will take action in order to reinstate piped water supplies to the specified area; if not, why not; if so, (i) what action has been taken and (ii) when will the supply of piped water be restored to the specified area?
Reply:
- The Uthukela District Municipality (DM) is the Water Services Authority responsible for providing water services in the Indaka Local Municipality (LM). The area is supplied through the Ekukeveni Water Scheme and the Oliphantskop Dam is the raw water source.
The Divaal area has not been without piped water supply for any extended period. The entire Indaka area has an interrupted water supply i.e. the water supply is not available on a continuous basis due to a shortage of water. The water demand exceeds the available water supply because the Ekuvukeni Water Scheme was designed for a particular area and water demand, however more areas were brought onto and supplied from this water scheme, exceeding the scheme’s design capacity.
The different areas of Indaka LM receive piped water on a rotational basis with each area receiving water supply on different days of the week. Some areas, receive water more than once a week depending on location in the area. This is influenced by the proximity to the water treatment works and the layout of the water scheme. The Divaal area is at the end of the water scheme and receives water once a week on Thursdays.
(2) When an area is not receiving water through the water scheme, the Uthukela DM provides water tankers to fill static water tanks and individual containers so residents have access to water.
(3)(a) The Uthukela DM has identified and is implementing a range of measures to ensure continuous piped water supply in the area.
(3)(b)(i)As part of the drought intervention programme, which is managed by my Department, the UThukela DM is allocated R3 million to implement a borehole programme to improve water availability in the district. Contractors are currently on site conducting investigation of sites to start drilling boreholes. The Uthukela DM has made a further application for R3.5 million under the Municipal Water Infrastructure Grant to extend the borehole programme in this area.
(3)(b)(ii)The long term sustainable solution depends on the rollout of the Driefontein Complex Regional Bulk Scheme, a Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant funded project with various phases to ultimately supply water to the region from the Spioenkop Dam.
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07 October 2015 - NW3353
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What are the reasons for not supplying piped water to the Mazizini area situated in Ward 6 of the Okhahlamba Local Municipality and within the uThukela District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, which has been without piped water for six months; (2) whether her department has made alternative arrangements to supply water to the community; if not, why not; (3) whether her department (a) has taken or (b) will take action in order to reinstate piped water supplies to the specified area; if not, why not; if so, (i) what action has been taken and (ii) when will the supply of piped water be restored to the specified area?
Reply:
- The Mazizini area collectively comprises of two communities, the Newstand and Obonjaneni communities.
The Obonjaneni community currently has no interruptions in water supply and receives piped water from a reservoir which is fed from the KwaMfalazi River. The water is chlorinated at the reservoir.
The Newstand community in Ward 6 is normally supplied by a reservoir which is fed from the Zwelitsha Water Treatment Works (WTW). However, the Zwelitsha WTW currently does not have sufficient capacity to meet the demands of both the Zwelitsha and the Newstand areas.
The Uthukela District Municipality (DM) has therefore opted to supply the affected Newstand Community with water through a production borehole. The water from the production borehole was being pumped into the existing reservoirs which then supplied the community through the existing reticulation network. However, due to the drought currently being experienced in the Kwazulu-Natal Province, the groundwater levels have dropped substantially and there has been very little water in the borehole to pump. This resulted in the pump running dry which caused damage to the pump and the subsequent collapse of the pipe work within the borehole thus leaving the community without piped water supply for the past 6 months. This production borehole will therefore need to be replaced.
(2) The area currently has two (2) functional hand pump boreholes which are supplying approximately 900 community members with water as a temporary measure. These boreholes do not meet the full needs of the community and the Uthukela DM will be deploying water tankers to the area to fill up the reservoirs twice on a weekly schedule.
(3)(a) Yes, my Department has taken steps to reinstate piped water supplies to the area.
(3)(b)(i) As an interim measure the UThukela DM has appointed a service provider to investigate the availability of groundwater in the area and drill additional production boreholes for supply to the affected community.
(3)(b)(ii) This work is planned to commence within September 2015. The Zwelitsha WTW requires an upgrade in order to meet the required demands of both the Zwelitsha and Newstand areas. There is a planned upgrade by the Uthukela DM to increase the Zwelitsha WTW capacity scheduled to start in December 2015.
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07 October 2015 - NW2936
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)With regard to her reply to question 2367 on 14 July 2015, what have been the results of the Metsi a Me project; (2) (a) when did the specified project start and (b) what has been the yearly cost of the specified project since it started; (3) whether her department plans to expand the specified project to other dams; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether raw sewage is still flowing into the dam from the Rietfontein Wastewater Treatment Plant and upstream of the dam; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether her department has put any measures in place to stop the flow of sewage into the Hartebeespoort Dam; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- The results and outcomes since the initiation of the Metsi a Me (Hartbeespoort Dam Integrated Biological remediation Programme - HDRP) is extensively covered within the annual reports, which are consolidated in the Phase I and Phase II progress reports. The outcomes can briefly be summarized in Annexure A.
(2)(a) The Harties Metsi a Me Integrated Biological Remediation Programme) started with the development of the Phase I Business Plan in July 2006 after Rand Water was appointed as Implementing Agent.
(2)(b) The yearly expenditure of the HDRP since it started was:
06/07 |
07/08 |
08/09 |
09/10 |
10/11 |
11/12 |
12/13 |
13/14 |
14/15 |
15/16 |
TOTAL |
998 |
9,518 |
24,999 |
20,500 |
20,552 |
18,447 |
26,837 |
28,331 |
17,473 |
5,580 |
167,660 |
* Up to July 2015
(3) My Department plans to expand the successful pilot of the Hartbeespoort Dam Integrated Biological Remediation Programme to full scale implementation in the Hartbeespoort Dam and the upper catchment. This holistic and comprehensive Catchment solutions as developed and pilot implemented for the Hartbeespoort Dam will also be taken to other dams and catchments with additional alternative biological solutions.
(4) The Rietfontein Wastewater Treatment Plant upstream of the dam in the Swart Spruit is not functioning optimally as no refurbishment and upgrading of the Plant have happened since the last visit by the Portfolio Committee of Water and Sanitation. One aerator is still working hence partially treated anaerobic effluent is discharged.
(5) Yes, my Department has put in place measures to stop the flow of raw sewage into the Hartbeespoort Dam from pump stations. To date, the pumping capacity has been restored at the 13 pump stations and work is underway to reinstate the standby capacity (redundancy) as well.
The sewer pump stations owned by Madibeng Local Authority were upgraded and refurbished in the past, but could not be handed back to Madibeng Local Municipality due to outstanding work. The operations and maintenance of these pump stations remain the waste water service responsibility of the Water Services Authority but my Department will continue to support towards complete restoration.
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Annexure A
The outcomes can briefly be summarised under the following points
- Since 2009 more frequent and prolonged clear water has been recorded with a succession to the higher order filamentous algae starting to dominate during these periods with less of the single cellmicrocystis (blue-green) algae;
- The improvement of aquatic diversity in the Hartbeespoort dam, as a direct result from the Metsi a Me Programme, is still displaying an increasing trend on all trophic levels with more species and numbers recorded and documented in the bio-monitoring reports. This includes different fish and bird species. The Red Knobbed Coot alone has increased from a few hundred when the Programme started to more than four thousand at the moment. This increase in bird species has also resulted in an additional add on advantage as a natural hyacinth control with the Coot also feeding on the invader plants. The summary of results from the food web restructuring project (removal of undesired bottom feeding fish species - Carp and Catfish) from the Hartbeespoort dam is summarised below:
Food web Restructuring (Fish Removal) |
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YEAR |
Catfish |
Carp |
Bi-Catch |
Total |
Feb ‘08 - Dec ‘09 |
37527.25 |
24361.59 |
3915.31 |
65804.15 |
2010/11 (April ‘10 – March ‘11) |
9159.30 |
14416.70 |
89.30 |
23665.30 |
2011/12 (April ‘11 – March ‘12) |
34991.10 |
45856.20 |
76.50 |
80923.80 |
2012/13 (April ’12 - March ‘12) |
16878.60 |
35311.80 |
18.80 |
52209.2 |
2013/14 (April ’13 to March ‘14) |
20186.6 |
29278.5 |
18.8 |
49483.9 |
2014/15 (April ’14 to March ‘15) |
9592.4 |
28280.1 |
10.8 |
37883.3 |
2015/16 (April ’15 to end July) |
756.1* |
6556.1* |
0 |
7312.2* |
Total |
129091.35 |
184060.99 |
4127.51 |
317279.85 |
* Up to July 2015
- More than three kilometers of shoreline has already been remediated with Floating Wetlands (960 units of 2x2m) of improved stability and functionality since 2010.
- To control (concentrate, contain and remove) algae, hyacinths, litter and debris more than 1.8 km of floating booms with different designed curtains have been constructed and placed at strategic locations around the dam. These are maintained and refurbished annually with continuous improvements.
This has enabled the effective removal of the following algae, hyacinths and debris over the duration of the Programme:
07/8 |
08/9 |
09/10 |
10/11 |
11/12 |
12/13 |
13/14 |
14/15 |
15/16* |
TOTAL |
|
Algae (m3) |
6040 |
5207 |
4445 |
360 |
1570 |
14515 |
9690 |
15335 |
9008 |
66170.9 |
Hyacinth (m3) |
4826 |
9536 |
9500 |
10986 |
25031 |
24398 |
48269 |
46463 |
34289 |
213296 |
Debris (Tons) |
15 |
165 |
374 |
1161 |
656 |
242 |
3467 |
773 |
550 |
7403 |
* Up to July 2015
- The first phase of pilot dredging was completed at the dam wall (jelly layer pumping) and is ongoing with the ability for further investigations on the hydrodynamics of the dam during changing flow regime and different weather conditions. The proposed sediment management reports and recommendations are now available for evaluation and consideration.
- Awareness programs with different groups visiting (including schools) are ongoing at the Information, Communication and knowledge Centre (ICC), which was developed with the support and sponsorship from Finland (North-South Cooperation between City of Lahti, Bojanala District Municipality & Madibeng Local Authority). The awareness include anti-desertification concepts introducing the “Big Five” actions to Conserve Water and Safe the Environment;
- The Phase III Business Plan (HDRP Full Scale Implementation and Extension to other dams and Catchments) is still in a process to be finalized by February 2016.This Phase III Business Plan will also include alternative biological solutions to deal with eutrophication going into the future.
- All the different activities constituted in the HDRP were achieved with a professional specialist team and an average annual labor force of 110 employees appointed semi-permanent over the past 9 years:
Metsi a Me Work Creation |
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20__ |
07/08 |
08/09 |
09/10 |
10/11 |
11/12 |
12/13 |
13/14 |
14/15 |
15/16 |
Full Time |
40 |
60 |
75 |
90 |
87 |
85 |
93 |
104 |
111 |
Temporary |
20 |
30 |
20 |
15 |
20 |
33 |
7 |
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Roodeplaat Dam |
90 |
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EPWP |
Average 40 |
Average 20 |
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TOTAL |
60 |
180 |
95 |
105 |
147 |
138 |
108 |
104 |
111 |
07 October 2015 - NW3616
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
(1)What have the total legal costs been to date in respect of (a) past and concluded and (b) present and ongoing cases between him and/or his department and a certain person (name and details furnished) in respect of (i) defamation of character and (ii) broadcasting rights; (2)what was the outcome of each specified past and concluded case; (3)(a) which legal firms represented his department in each of the specified cases and (b) who are the (i) directors and (ii) partners of each of the specified legal firms?NW4284E
Reply:
The Department is currently sourcing the information required from Boxing South Africa and will reply to the question when all information is available.
07 October 2015 - NW3488
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
1. Is a new forensic audit planned to be undertaken at Eastcape Midlands Technical and Vocational Education and Training College (EastCape TVET College) after the forensic audit originally undertaken by Deloitte and Touche Ltd was set aside by a High Court on procedural grounds; if not, why not; if so (a) when will the new forensic audit take place, (b) what are the terms of reference of the new forensic audit and (c) what has caused the delay in instituting the new forensic audit; (2) (a) how many complaints in respect of alleged (i) irregular payments, (ii) irregular supply chain management procedures, (iii) irregular tenders, (iv) theft, (v) wasteful expenditure, (vi) death threats and (vii) other irregularities have been reported to the management and/or the Board of the EastCape TVET College (aa) during the period 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2014 and (bb) from 1 April 2015 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) what are the relevant details of each of the specified complaints and (c) what action has been taken in each case?
Reply:
- (a) The Department of Higher Education and Training will be initiating a new forensic investigation at the Eastcape Midlands Technical and Vocational Education and Training College (EMC) in terms of Section 46 of the Continuing Education and Training Act of 2006, as amended. The initiation date will be finalised with the College Council once the situation at EMC has been normalised.
(b) The Terms of Reference of the forensic investigation will be finalised in consultation with the College Council.
(c) The volatile situation related to the unprotected strike and labour unrest delayed the initiation of the new forensic investigation at the College.
2. (a) In 2014, thirteen allegations were made by the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU).
(b) The allegations which prompted the forensic audit were:
- Non recognition of NEHAWU;
- Employer-Employee Forum;
- Non implementation of Collective Agreements;
- Non-consultation;
- Irregular appointments;
- Lack of human resource capacity;
- Corruption;
- Lack of transformation;
- Attitude of the Principal;
- Victimisation of union members;
- Lack of policies;
- Unexplained deduction of employees’ salaries; and
- Wasteful Expenditure.
(c) The outcome of the forensic audit has been interdicted and no action can be taken due to the court ruling.
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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07 October 2015 - NW3419
More, Ms E to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether her department meets the Government’s 2% employment equity target for the employment of persons with disabilities that was set in 2005; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Currently, my Department is not meeting the set targets of 2% for the employment of people with disabilities.
However my Department has in 2012, established an Employment Equity (EE) Forum which developed and an approved EE Plan to address issues of gender and disability.
Since the inception of the forum in 2012 there has been a slow but significant movement in the appointment of people with disabilties from 0.28% in April 2011 to 0.76% as at April 2014. Currently, the percentatge of people with disabilities as at July 2015 is 0.78%. (see below movement of appointment PWDs)
My Department plans to target vacant funded posts when advertising for people with disabilities in the future to reach the target of 2% or more, and also work closely with the Directorate Gender and Mainstreaming to address isues of gender and disabilities.
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