Questions and Replies
22 September 2015 - NW2907
Chewane, Dr H to ask the Minister of Health
Whether he is aware of the lack of water in most health facilities in John Taolo Gaetsewe district in the Northern Cape, which resulted in some important procedures not being performed; if so, what is he doing to ensure that the poor people in the specified district, who depend on the public healthcare system, are not compromised by the lack of water?
Reply:
Yes, the Department of Health is aware of the water problem in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District in the Northern Cape, but it is not in most facilities as claimed by the question. The problem is in 10 out of 42 Primary Health Care facilities (PHCs). Most of these facilities are located in the deep rural areas of the District where there is no connection to the municipality’s water supply source. In areas where there is a connection it has been difficult for the municipality to meet the demand.
The District engaged the municipality to supply water tanks and fill them regularly with water. Interruptions have been very minimal.
The following were done as remedial action:
- Skilled technical officials have been appointed by the Department;
- An action plan has been developed;
- The District and the Department are in the process of procuring service providers to erect boreholes to supplement water supply;
- Approval has been granted to procure 5 000 litre water tanks for all 10 facilities; and
- The procurement process was anticipated to commence in the week of 24 August 2015.
END.
22 September 2015 - NW2906
Dudley, Ms C to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether the country is winning the fight against tuberculosis (TB); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether he has found that the current reality with regard to TB indicates that measures currently in place are adequate; if not, (a) what is being done to re-assess the situation urgently and (b) what urgent steps are being taken to bring the situation under control; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) how do these measures compare with best practice in other countries?
Reply:
1. Yes Honourable Member, the Department has definitely made serious strides in the war against TB. The treatment success was 76% in 2009 and it is 89% now. By 2009 70 000 people were dying of TB per annum but now the figure has dropped to 40 000. However, TB still remains the biggest killer in our country.
2. Yes the measures are doing well but we need to do more to eradicate TB. Hence the President announced in the State of the Nation Address this year that we are going to focus on TB.
The Deputy President launched a massive TB screening campaign on 24 March this year, focusing on high prevalence districts, the mineworkers and the inmates in Correctional Service facilities.
We used to have only 9 centralised treatment centres to treat MDR-TB and XDR-TB. Now we have 298 decentralised sites, 272 satellite sites and 150 injection teams to help decentralise management of MDR-TB and XDR-TB.
We have trained 1 700 nurses to manage MDR-TB and 230 of them can even initiate treatment of MDR-TB in the absence of a doctor.
3. According to Stop TB Partnership, the measures in South Africa are far ahead of many countries, for instance there are 700 patients globally who are on Bedaquiline treatment. A total of 400 of these are in South Africa alone. The remainder is scattered all over the world. We are now putting 3 000 on Bedaquiline this financial year.
END.
22 September 2015 - NW3435
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
Whether, considering reports that South Africa could face as many as 60 000 job losses in 2015, mainly in mining and steel industries, she has put plans in place to turn the situation around?
Reply:
MINISTER OF LABOUR REPLIED:
Both the Department of Mineral Resources and the Department of Labour are handling this matter in terms of applicable legislations, viz; Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act and Section 52 of MPRDA. The CCMA is also fully engaged on this matter.
END
22 September 2015 - NW3183
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What amount has been spent on the traveling costs of the (a) Chief Justice and (b) his entourage, including the breakdown of the names of persons and their specific ranks, in the (i) 2012-13 and (ii) 2013-14 financial years?
Reply:
(a) (i) During the period 2012-13, the Chief Justice travelled on official international trips to the Seychelles, Korea, France, Italy, Russia, Germany, Ghana, Mozambique and Mauritius. The total costs for these official trips amounted to R677 214.21
(a) (ii) In the year 2013-14, the Chief Justice travelled on official international trips to Benin, Germany, United Kingdom, Norway, Tanzania, Malaysia, Qatar, Singapore and Nigeria. The total costs for these trips amounted to R879 073.72
(b) (i) 2012-13 - Chief Justice’s entourage
Official trip to Seychelles
The Chief Justice’s entourage consisted of the following Judicial Officers and officials:
- Justice Y Mokgoro, retired Judge of the Constitutional Court
- Justice L Theron, Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeal
- Dr G Moshoeu, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Judicial Education Institute
- Mr A Slingers, Executive Aid to the Chief Justice
Official trip to Korea
The Chief Justice’s entourage consisted of the following persons:
- Mrs A Mogoeng, Chief Justice’s spouse
- Mr A Slingers, Executive Aid to the Chief Justice
Official trip to France, Italy, Russia and Germany
The Chief Justice’s entourage consisted of the following Judicial Officers and officials:
- President L Mpati, President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (All four countries)
- Justice C Jafta, Justice of the Constitutional Court (All four countries)
- Dr K De Wee, Acting Secretary General of the Office of the Chief Justice (As he was then) (All four countries)
- Ms M Sejosengwe, Chief Director: Court Services (As she was then) (All four countries)
- Mr S Masisi, Director: Executive Support (All four countries)
Official trips to Ghana and Mozambique
The Chief Justice’s entourage consisted of the following officials:
- Ms M Sejosengwe, Chief Director: Court Services (As she was then)
- Mr S Masisi, Director: Executive Support
Official trip to Mauritius
The Chief Justice’s entourage consisted of the following persons:
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- Mrs A Mogoeng, Chief Justice’s Spouse
- Mr S Masisi, Director: Executive Support
- Ms R Leyds, Executive Personal Assistant to the Chief Justice.
The costs for the Chief Justice’s entourage for all the official international trips for the period 2012-13 amounted to R1 122 751. 28.
(b) (ii) 2013-14 - Chief Justice’s entourage
Official trip to Benin
The Chief Justice’s entourage consisted of the following officials:
- Mr S Chiloane, Acting Chief Director: Judicial Policy and Research
- Mr A Slingers, Executive Aide to the Chief Justice
- Mr M Mama, Security Coordinator
Official trips to Germany, United Kingdom, Norway
The Chief Justice’s entourage consisted of the following Judicial Officers and officials:
- President L Mpati, President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (All three countries)
- Deputy President K Mthiyane, Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (All three countries)
- Justice J Van Der Westhuizen, Justice of the Constitutional Court (Germany only)
- Justice S Khampepe, Justice of the Constitutional Court (Germany only)
- Justice J Froneman, Justice of the Constitutional Court (Germany only)
- Justice C Jafta, Justice of the Constitutional Court (Germany only)
- Justice R Zondo, Justice of the Constitutional Court (Germany only)
- Judge President M Leeuw, Judge President of the North West Division of the High Court (United Kingdom and Norway)
- Judge President D Mlambo, Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court (United Kingdom only)
- Ms M Sejosengwe, Secretary General of the Office of the Chief Justice (United Kingdom and Norway)
- Mr S Chiloane, Acting Chief Director: Judicial Policy and Research (All three countries)
- Mr S Masisi, Director: Executive Support (United Kingdom and Norway)
- Mr A Slingers, Executive Aide to the Chief Justice (All three countries)
- Mr Z Jekeqa, Protocol Coordinator (All three countries)
Official trip to Tanzania
The Chief Justice’s entourage consisted of the following officials:
- Mr S Chiloane, Acting Chief Director: Judicial Policy and Research
- Mr A Slingers, Executive Aide to the Chief Justice
- Mr Z Ntswanti, Deputy Director: Research
Official trips to Malaysia, Qatar and Singapore
The Chief Justice’s entourage for the consisted of the following Judicial officers and officials:
- President L Mpati, President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (All three)
- Deputy President K Mthiyane, Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Justice S Majiedt, Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeal (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Judge President M Leeuw, Judge President of the North West Division of the High Court (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Judge President D Mlambo, Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Judge M Rampai, Acting Judge President of the Free State Division of the High Court, (as he was then) (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Judge N Erasmus, Judge of the Western Cape Division of the High Court (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Judge A Jappie, Judge of the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court (All three countries)
- Mr K Nqadala, Regional Court President (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Mr D Niar, Chief Magistrate (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Dr G Moshoeu, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Judicial Education Institute (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Mr M Doralingo, Chief Director: Court Administration (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Mr P Gagai, Director: Judicial Policy (All three countries)
- Adv E Seema, Director: Superior Courts (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Mr S Ntsimane, Executive Manager, Information, Communication and Technology (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Mr G Lesiba, Chairperson of the Integrated Justice System Board (Malaysia and Singapore)
- Mr A Slingers, Executive Aide to the Chief Justice (All three countries)
- Mr Z Jekeqa, Protocol Coordinator (Malaysia and Singapore)
Official trip to Nigeria
The Chief Justice’s entourage consisted of the following persons:
- Mrs A Mogoeng, Chief Justice’s spouse
- Mr M Mama, Security Coordinator
The costs for the Chief Justice’s entourage for all the international trips for the period 2013-14 amounted to R4 287 509. 48.
END
22 September 2015 - NW2994
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Whether her department is in any way involved in research regarding the new nuclear build programme in the country; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
REPLY:
The Department is not involved in research regarding the new nuclear build programme in the country since the nuclear technology option/choice is yet to be decided on. However, there are existing initiatives in support of nuclear energy industry that the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is involved in for the development of know-how and technologies in the nuclear technologies fields.
These include the Nuclear Engineering Research Chair at North West University; Carbon Materials and Technology Chair at the University of Pretoria; Advanced Materials Initiative (AMI); South African Nuclear Human Asset Research Programme (SANHARP); Masters in Accelerator and Nuclear Science (MANUS) and Masters in Material Science (MatSci) programme, involving the University of Zululand, the University of the Western Cape and iThemba Labs.
The focus of the work is as follows:
- Nuclear safety, which includes radiation effects of mining and routine discharges of Koeberg nuclear power station and also radiation standards and regulations;
- Nuclear materials beneficiation;
- Carbon technologies research with emphasis on nuclear graphite technology to support nuclear power generation;
- Reactor technology research on modelling and simulation of nuclear reactors and their associated power plants and process applications. These models are applied in the analysis, design and optimisation of pressurised water reactors and high temperature reactors;
- Nuclear project management, nuclear energy economics; and
- Collaborative research on system analysis of passive safe small modular high temperature gas cooled reactors.
END
22 September 2015 - NW2925
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether his 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:
The Office of the Chief Justice received its own budget vote with effect from 1 April 2015. I can report that to date the employment equity rate for the employment of persons with disabilities in the Office of the Chief Justice is at 1.2% which is below the national target of 2% by 0.8%.
END
22 September 2015 - NW3285
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
1. What(a) total amount did his department spend on air travel between Gauteng and Cape Town for employees attending Parliamentary 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?
Reply:
(1)(a) An amount of R642 886-72 was spent on air travel in the financial year 2014/2015 for employees attending Parliamentary business during 2014-2015; and (b) 120 trips were undertaken;
(2)(a) An amount of R128 994-48 was spent on accommodation; and
(b) an amount of R55 007-56 was spent on car rentals, for employees attending Parliamentary business in Cape Town for the 2014/15 financial year.
END
22 September 2015 - NW3170
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) What is her department’s position in respect of the statement by Eskom’s spokesperson that Eskom’s financial issues were only partly responsible for the country’s rolling blackouts; (2) whether this is an indication of a greater Government culpability in respect of the blackouts; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Eskom’s financial issues are responsible for load shedding in as far as limited funding for maintenance and restrictions on diesel purchases for Open Cycle Gas Turbines are concerned.
2. In the main load shedding has been caused by maintenance deferred in the past which resulted in a backlog of maintenance and decline in plant reliability.
END
22 September 2015 - NW3437
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
Will (a) the suspension of a certain person (name and details furnished)be lifted and/or (b) a disciplinary hearing take place; if so, (i) when in each case and (ii) what are the relevant details?
Reply:
MINISTER’S REPLY
- The certain person is not on suspension and as such the question in its entirety is not relevant.
END
22 September 2015 - NW3096
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Health
Whether there are any (a) hospitals, (b) hospital wards, (c) clinics and/or (d) any other health facilities dedicated to treating patients with (i) tuberculosis and (ii) multi-drug or extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis; if not, why not; if so, (aa) what are the names of the specified facilities, (bb) where are they situated and (cc) what is the treatment capacity of each specified facility?
Reply:
Patients with Tuberculosis are diagnosed and started on treatment in all public sector hospitals and clinics as well as 154 facilities in the private sctor and 243 owned by the South African Military Health Services and NGOs. Patients with MDR and XDR TB are treated in 9 specialised central hospitals and 298 decentralised sites and 272 satellite sites. There are also 150 injection teams that manage some of the patients at home (on an ambulatory basis).
END.
22 September 2015 - NW3184
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Did he advise the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, of the request of the former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Mxolisi Nxasana, to have (a) Ms Nomgcobo Jiba and (b) Mr Lawrence Mwrebi suspended or removed from office?
Reply:
Yes.
22 September 2015 - NW3473
None to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1) What is the official policy with regard to travel undertaken by regional court presidents (a) domestically and (b) internationally in respect of the (i) number of trips which may be undertaken and (ii)(aa) number and (bb) position and/or status of persons forming part of such delegations; (2)(a) how many (i) domestic and (ii) international trips were undertaken by each regional court president in the past 12 months and (b) what (i) number of persons formed part of the delegation, (ii) was the position and/or status of each person in the delegation and (iii) was the total cost of the trip?
Reply:
1. Regulations in terms of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993) does not prescribe the number of trips that may be undertaken domestically or internationally. Furthermore neither does the said regulation advocate the number as well as position and/or status of persons forming part of such delegations.
Regulation 47 reads as follows:
(i) All official journeys of which itineraries are submitted shall be authorised by the head of office who shall ensure that the journeys are necessary and in the interest of the administration of justice”
(ii) The head of office referred to in subregulation (1) shall consider each application for an official journey, having regard to costs, availability of transport, route, timespan and any other relevant circumstances.
With the exclusion of the Director-General, Deputy Directors-General and persons holding equivalent ranks, paragraph 8.4.10.5.1 of the Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI) limits the number of employees travelling on official duty to address the same matter to three (3).
In addition paragraph 8.4.10.12 of the DFI specifies the following with regards to international travel:
“International travel must be limited to meetings or events that are considered absolutely critical and the number of employees attending such meetings or events must be limited to those employees that are directly involved in the subject matter related to such meetings or events”.
Paragraph 8.4.10.5.3 prescribes that prior approval from the Minister is required for magistrates’ travelling abroad.
2. (i) domestic trips: please see attached.
(ii) The Magistrates Commission only dealt with one application by a Regional Court President to travel abroad in the past 12 months from Regional Court President J Wessels. She received an invitation by UN: Women And UNFPA In Partnership With UNDP And UNODC To The Global Technical Consultation On The Police And Justice Sector’s Response To Violence Against Women And Girls - Marrakech, 1 to 4 July 2014.
Travel to and accommodation in Marrakech were carried by the organisers.
The Magistrates Commission also indicated that Ms Wessels took no delegation with her. There was therefore no expenditure by the Regional Court Presidents on overseas trips
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22 September 2015 - NW3364
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism
(a) What amount has his department spent on overseas travel for (i) the Deputy Minister (ii) the Director-General and (iii) the Deputy Directors-General. In the period 1 May 2014 until 1 September 2015 (b) what was the purpose of each specified visit in each case. (c) what were the destinations and (d) what amount was spent on (i) flights (ii) accommodation and (iii) daily allowances?
Reply:
(a) How much was spent |
(b) Purpose of the Visit |
(c) Destination |
(d) (i) Flights |
(d) (ii) Accommodation |
(d) (iii) Daily allowances |
|
(i) Deputy Minister |
Total: R 191 764.88 |
To attend the China Incentives. Business Travel & Meetings (CIBTM) in China and World Youth & Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Dublin. |
China: Beijing Date: 17 - 19 September 2014 Ireland: Dublin Date: 22 - 25 September 2014 |
Flight: R 114 212.00 |
Accommodation: R 51 917.79 |
Allowance: R 25 635.09 |
Total: R 73 390.97 |
To attend the Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA) First Tourism and Travel Mart in Seychelles |
Seychelles: Mahe Date: 21 - 22 November 2014 |
Flight: R 59 603.39 |
Accommodation: Complementary |
Allowance: R 13 787.58 |
|
Total: R 73 291.04 |
To attend the World Exhibition for Incentive Travel. Meeting and Events (IMEX) 2015 and to participate in the IMEX Politicians Forum to be held in Villa Kennedy Hotel in Frankfurt |
Germany: Frankfurt Date: 19 - 21 May 2015 |
Flight : R 67 436.72 |
Accommodation: Complementary |
Allowance R 5 854.32 |
|
Total: R 122 651.19 |
To attend a South East Asia Tourism Trade Roadshow in Malaysia. Singapore and Indonesia. |
Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Date:16 - 17 August 2015 City: Singapore: Date: 17 August 2015 Indonesia: Jakarta Date: 18 - 19 August 2015 |
Flight: R 84 960.72 |
Accommodation: R 28 600.00 |
Advance: R 9 090.47 |
|
(ii) Director General |
Not applicable |
The DG did not travel overseas for the period 1 May 2014 - 1 September 2015 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
(iii) Deputy Director-General Policy and Knowledge Management |
Not applicable |
The DDG: PKS did not travel overseas for the period 1 May 2014 -- 1 September 2015 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
(iii) Deputy Director General Domestic Tourism Management |
Total: R 97 842.95 |
To attend the 5th Carnival International de Victoria in Seychelles |
Seychelles: Mahe Date: 22 - 27 April 2015 |
Flight: R 49 904.72 |
Accommodation: R 33 120.00 |
Allowance: R 14 818.23 |
Total: R 73 338.01 |
Attended the Home Stay Study Tour in Malaysia |
Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur 15 - 22 August 2015 |
Flight: R66 341.72 |
Accommodation: R 2000.00 |
Allowance: R 4 996.29 |
|
(iii) Deputy Director General International Tourism Management |
Total: R 99 856.37 |
To attend IMEX and related side meeting |
Germany. Frankfurt 17 - 23 May 2014 |
Flight: R 61 624.00 |
Accommodation: R 30 462.07 |
Allowance: R 7 770.30 |
Total: R 24 879.70 |
To attend the SADC Meeting |
Zambia: Livingstone 17 - 21 June 2014 |
Flight: R 6 924.00 |
Accommodation: R 13 616.00 |
Allowance: R 4 339.70 |
|
Total: R 105 135.84 |
To attend the World Youth Student Conference where South Africa was announced as the host for the 2015 Conference |
Ireland. Dublin 21 - 28 September 2014 |
Flight: R 68 966.00 |
Accommodation: R 17 500.85 |
Allowance: R 18 668.99 |
|
Total: R135 193.82 |
To attend the World Travel Market |
United Kingdom: London 02 - 07 November 2014 |
Flight: R 84 475.39 |
Accommodation: R 37 999.98 |
Allowance: R 12 718.45 |
|
Total: R 76 984.48 |
To attend and present a paper at the 13th Global Forum on Tourism Statistics and UNWTO Special Workshop on Tourism Statistics |
Japan: Nara 14 - 21 November 2014 |
Flight: R62 385.39 |
Accommodation: R 6 115.47 |
Allowance: R 8 483.62 |
|
Total: R 18 618.15 |
To attend the Extra Ordinary SADC Meeting |
Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls 25 - 29 November 2014 |
Flight: R 7 122.39 |
Accommodation: R 7 530.89 |
Allowance: R 3 964.87 |
|
Total: R 97 927.03 |
To attend the ITB and visit SA Tourism’s offices |
Germany: Berlin Italy. Milan 02 - 08 March 2015 |
Flight: R 65 358.39 |
Accommodation: R 23 996.76 |
Allowance: R 8 571.88 |
|
Total: R108 888.15 |
To attend the 100th UNWTO Executive Council meeting. South Africa through the National Department of Tourism was elected to serve on the Executive Council of the UNWTO for the period 2014- 2017. |
Croatia: Rovinj 25 - 29 May 2015 |
Flight: R 83 938.72 |
Accommodation: R 17 564.99 |
Allowance: R 7 384.44 |
|
Total: R 26 064.40 |
To attend the 54th RETOSA Board and Annual General meetings |
Malawi: Lilongwe 28 July 2015 |
Flight: R 14 520.72 |
Accommodation: R 8 920.00 |
Allowance: R 2 623.68 |
|
(iii) Deputy Director General/ Chief Operations Officer |
Not applicable |
The COO did not travel overseas for the period 1 May 2014 -1 September 2015 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
22 September 2015 - NW3474
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)What is the official policy with regard to travel undertaken by (a) judge presidents and (b) deputy judge presidents of superior courts (i) domestically and (ii) internationally in respect of the (aa) number of trips which may be undertaken and (bb)(aaa) number and (bbb) position and/or status of persons forming part of such delegations; (2) (a) how many (i) domestic and (ii) international trips were undertaken by each specified judge president and deputy judge president in the past 12 months and (b) what (i) number of persons formed part of the delegation, (ii) was the position/status of each person in the delegation and (iii) was the total cost of each specified trip?
Reply:
(1) The Judges Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act & Regulations, 2001, does not prescribe the number of trips that may be undertaken domestically or internationally and the number, position and status of persons forming part of such delegations. However, Paragraph 8.4.11.5.3.(i) of the Departmental Financial Instructions of the Office of the Chief Justice provides that “official travelling of Judicial Officers to foreign countries must be approved by the Chief Justice”.
In line with the above, the established practice is that the relevant Judge who wishes to travel abroad must first approach the Head of Court with the request. The Head of Court will apply his/her mind and formally agree that the Judge may travel abroad accordingly provided that (1) the allocation of cases onto the court roll will be managed accordingly; and (2) the administration of justice will not be negatively affected. Such permission from the Head of Court as well as the detailed request by the Judge who wishes to travel, are then presented to the Chief Justice for consideration and approval.
2. (a) (i) The following domestic trips (air flights) were undertaken by Judges President and Deputy Judges President from 1 August 2014 to 31 July 2015:
- L Mpati: President of the SCA – 1 trip
- B Waglay: JP – 15 trips
- CT Sangoni: JP – 4 trips
- AS Jappie: JP – 9 trips
- M Molemela: JP – 7 trips
- F Kgomo: JP – 4 trips
- M Leeuw: JP – 1 trip
- M Hlope: JP – 1Trip
- Y Meer: AJP – 9 trips
- M Mojapelo: DJP – 4 trips
- J Traverso: DJP -1 trip
- A Ledwaba: DJP – 1 trip
(ii) No international trips were undertaken by Judges President or Deputy Judges President during the period.
(b) No officials were part of any delegation for any Judge President or Deputy Judge President.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3386
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(a) What has his department done to address backlogs in respect of the compulsory induction programme for civil servants and (b) to what extent have these backlogs been addressed?
Reply:
(a)(b) The National School of Government (NSG) is taking the following steps to address the backlog:
1. Entering into Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Provincial Academies and other State Colleges to include the CIP in their course offerings so that they could help to eliminate the backlog within the two years as projected.
2. Discussion with the Department of Public Service and Administration around the utilisation of public servants for public service training and a proposed approach is at an advance stage for submission for approval.
3. Continues support to fully equipped trainers, for example, the number of departmental trainers that were trained for the delivery of the compulsory induction programme (CIP) has increased from 775 in 2014/15 to 868, of which 848 trainers have been screened to date. Of this number, 483 are “ready to train” and will be supported to be fully equipped as trainers; and 172 departmental trainers have been actively delivering on the CIP.
The backlog remains a challenge. There is a turnaround strategy in place to build dedicated capacity within the National School of Government for compulsory induction programme (CIP) training and administration. This capacity, together with department-based trainers, will assist in providing the institutional support for the delivery of high volume training in the public service.
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21 September 2015 - NW2865
Shaik Emam, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Health
Whether there are any mechanisms in place to ensure that he, as the National Minister of Health, plays a role in the appointment of competent provincial MECs for health; if not, (a) why not and (b) what steps does he intend to take to address this shortcoming which has a potential of resulting in poor health service delivery in various provinces if incompetent MECs for Health is appointed?
Reply:
Honourable Member, as a Member of the Legislature and an Honourable Member of this House, I am sure you are well aware that the matter you are raising is clearly a Constitutional matter and not for the National Minister of Health and any Minister from the National Sphere of Government for that matter, to participate in.
If I can just assist the Honourable Member, please refer to Section 91(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), on the appointment of Ministers by the President of the Republic. Similarly, the Honourable Member may refer to Section 132(2) of the Constitution, on the appointment of MECs by the Premier of a Province.
Therefore from these provisions of the Constitution, the Honourable Member will see that the matter of the appointment and/or dismissal of MECs is clearly articulated. Nowhere in the Constitution, as Supreme Law, or in any law of this Country is it provided for that a Minister should be involved in the appointment or dismissal of MECs in anyway whatsoever.
END.
21 September 2015 - NW2652
Nkomo, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Health
Whether his department has taken any steps to (a) monitor initiation schools in the country and (b) ensure that the nurses and surgeons in attendance at these initiation schools have the requisite training; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
Honourable Member, let me mention upfront that the establishment of initiation schools is under the control of the Department of Coorperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta).
As Health, we play a supportive role in terms of the health needs of initiates. Together with Cogta, we have negotiated with CONTRALESA (the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa) whereby the Department will make available a sum of R20 million per Province. With this money, the traditional leader should look for medical doctors who are also practitioners and affiliates of that particular culture and have themselves gone through cultural initiation schools, to take care of the health needs of the initiates and to perform the actual circumcision, including post-operative care.
Some traditional leaders have accepted this option and where it is implemented, there is absolutely no death or no amputations.
However, some are still very resistant to this proposal and that is where death commonly occurs. A large number of deaths happen in illegal schools which are unknown even to the traditional leaders.
END.
21 September 2015 - NW3269
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(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?
Reply:
(1) (a) The total amount spent on air travel between Gauteng and Cape Town for employees attending Parliamentary businesses in the 2014-15 financial year is R983 417.69.
(b) Total number of trips on air travel between Gauteng and Cape Town for employees attending Parliamentary businesses in the 2014-15 financial year is one hundred and fifty (150)
(2) (a) The total amount spent on accommodation for employees attending Parliamentary businesses for the 2014-15 financial year is R362 555.05
(b) The total amount spent on car rental for employees attending Parliamentary businesses for the 2014-15 financial year is R111 693.96
END
21 September 2015 - NW3496
Lovemore, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)With reference to the reply of the Minister of Basic Education to question 2973 on 1 September 2015, (a) how many unemployed matriculants have been employed in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in respect of (i) each province and (ii) education district and (b) in what positions were the specified unemployed matriculants employed in (i) each province and (ii) education district since the inception of the programme; (2) (a) how many opportunities exist in the EPWP for unemployed matriculants to assist at schools as (i) administrative staff and (ii) teacher aides, (b) what is the contract period for each specified work opportunity, (c) what is the stipend provided to each matriculant for each specified work opportunity, (d) are any formal developmental opportunities provided to the matriculants in order to enhance their skills and (e) how are the schools to which the matriculants are allocated selected in respect of (i) each province and (ii) education district?
Reply:
This question is too broad and it is about the work of other departments. The member must ask the question to the departments concerned as well as provinces concerned.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3261
Malema, Mr J to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(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?
Reply:
(1)(a) R1243610.64
(b) 225
(2)(a) R330081.57
(b) R208225.73
21 September 2015 - NW3093
Volmink, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Health
(1) In respect of each category of nursing specialty in the public sector in each province, how many (a) budgeted posts are there, (b) posts were vacant as at the latest specified date for which information is available, (c) of these posts were vacant as a result of being frozen and (d) of the posts which were not frozen have remained vacant for longer than six months; (2) what is the salary scale of each category of nursing specialty in the public sector; (3) how many nurses in each category of nursing specialty in each province are currently working in the private sector?
Reply:
Honourable Member, I have repeatedly mentioned that our methods of determining the number of posts for health workers cannot be deemed reliable as it is derived from organograms which were drawn up long ago and not based on any scientific tool. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has come up with a new scientific tool called WISN (Work Indicators for Staffing Norms). We have just finished calculating WISN norms for Primary Health Care facilities only. We have just started working out the numbers in hospitals.
WISN will be the only reliable indicator of staffing in the healthcare system.
END.
21 September 2015 - NW3529
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What are the details of the (i) RTMC’s advertising budget for the 2015-16 financial year, (ii) types of advertising procured or to be procured and (iii) rationality thereof in view of the functions and responsibilities of the RMTC and (b) what (i) are the (aa) costs and (bb) types of advertising procured for the recent One Day International cricket match between the Proteas and New Zealand and (ii) is the rationale behind the specified advertising in view of the functions and responsibilities of the RMTC?
Reply:
(a)(i) The RTMC budget for the 2015/16 year is R30 000 000
(a)(ii) The budget incorporates digital, print, television and radio mediums.
(a)(iii) The advertising budget is informed by the mandate of the RTMC as expressed in both the National Road Traffic Management Act (NRTA) and the Road Traffic Management Act (RTMCA) and the strategic documents as approved.
Section 52 of the NRTA prescribes as follows:
“The Chief Executive Officer may:
Give guidance regarding road safety in the Republic by means of national congresses, symposia, summer schools, study weeks and mass communication media and in any other manner deemed fit by the Chief Executive Officer”
Section 18(1) of the RTMCA prescribes as follows:
The RTMCA prescribes one of the ten (10) functional areas of the RTMC is communication and education that should be in line with the business and financial plan.
2015 – 2020 Strategy and 2015/16 Annual Performance Plan
The 2015-2020 Strategy of the RTMC as approved by the Shareholders Committee provides for Goal 1: To promote and create a safer road environment, this is where the marketing and communication efforts of the corporation find strategic expression in terms of its deliverables. The Annual Performance Plan (APP) Key Performance Indicator (KPI) 5 is number of national road safety marketing campaigns implemented in line with the 365-day programme.
(b)(i)(aa) The cost of advertising is R 1 820 000 excluding vat and production of static perimeter boards for international and domestic rights to advertise during the 2015/16 cricket season for a year. This is cost effective when compared with a newspapers advertisement on a Sunday newspaper which can cost R800 000 for a single placing..
(b)(i)(bb) The type of advertising is the branding of the RTMC and broadcasting of road safety related messages using LED platform at South African National Cricket Team matches and static perimeter boards at all cricket stadiums for the domestic league.
(b)(ii) The rationale behind the adertising is informed by the mandate of the RTMC as expressed in (a)(iii) above.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3342
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
(1) Why (a) the Government’s subsidy to the Voortrekker Monument has been terminated and (b) was there no prior notice to or discussions with the management of the Voortrekker Monument; (2) whether not giving notice is standard practice for his department; if not, (a) why did his department deviate from customary practice and (b) what steps does he intends to take to correct this action; if so, in what way does this action meet the constitutional requirement of fair administrative action; (3) Whether he will consider reinstating the subsidy; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1(a). The Department has not stopped paying a subsidy to the Voortrekker Monument. The Voortrekker Monument is not a Declared Cultural Institution in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act and therefore does not receive a subsidy from the Department. However, the Department does provide funding to the Monument on an adhoc basis subject to the availability of funds. The Department has committed to transfer R1.3 Million to the Monument for the 2015/2016 financial year. To date, the DAC has transferred R1, 170 000 to the Voortrekker Monument in August 2015, and will transfer R130 000 on submission of a satisfactory expenditure report before the end of the current financial year.
(b). No discussion or prior notice was necessary since the MOU for the funding stipulates the terms and the funding period.
2(a). Non notification is not DAC standard practice.
(b). Standard practice was not deviated from as no discussion or prior notice was necessary since the MOU for the funding stipulates the terms and the funding period. No notification was required as the Voortrekker Monument receives ad hoc funding from the DAC and not annual funding as it is not a Declared Cultural Institution. My department has had several engagements with the Monument to see how best it can accommodate the Monument depending on the availability of funds.
3. As the Minister of Arts and Culture, I cannot reinstate a subsidy that did not exist. The Voortrekker Monument does not receive an annual subsidy as it is not a Declared Cultural Institution in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act.
END
21 September 2015 - NW2769
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Health
Whether the Government had formally requested or will request provincial legislatures through the means available to it to undertake all extensive audits of the (a) maintenance, (b) management and (c) functioning of hospitals with a view of compiling a national report on the quality, appropriateness and speed of healthcare in the country so that appropriate actions can be taken by national government to deal with horror stories of neglect, indifference, rodent infestation, shortages and mismanagement; if not, why not; if so, when will his department request such a report from provincial legislatures in order to table a consolidated national report before Parliament?
Reply:
No, we do not think that it is the job of Provincial Legislatures to undertake extensive audits of –
a) maintenance;
b) management;
c) functioning hospitals
The Provincial Departments of Health are doing so already, through various projects in partnership with the National Department of Health.
The National Department of Health has implemented a multi-disciplinary technical assessment of health facilities starting in the NHI Pilot Districts, to establish the status of the relevant services and installation, recommend appropriate remedial interventions, where required, prioritise these in terms of criticality and determine the associated cost estimates.
On the issue of management of hospitals, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) conducted a comprehensive assessment on management of hospitals. This led to a policy change whereby only people with a health background may be CEOs of hospitals.
On the issue of functioning of hospitals, the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) conducts inspections on quality of health services.
END.
21 September 2015 - NW3394
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a) Do all speed cameras in Mpumalanga have valid calibrator certificates, (b) which company or companies are currently appointed to service the specified speed cameras, (c) do all operators of the specified speed cameras have operator's certificates and (d) are these certificates valid; (2) what class of speed camera is used in Mpumalanga; (3) (a) who mans the vehicles fitted with automatic number plate recognition devices in Mpumalanga, (b) what qualifications do these officials require to operate the specified devices, (c) do these officials have the requisite qualifications and (d) under what law are these officials authorised to compel motorists to pay outstanding fines without proof that summons were received?
Reply:
1. (a) Yes all speed cameras have valid calibrator certificates.
(b) Truvelo Manufactures for Prolaser cameras,
- Trans Atlantic Equipment for Trumcam and Radar (Medaco)
- InterCalibration Natal for Radar and Laser – (Traffic Management Technology) and (Syntel)
(c) Yes, all operators of the above specified speed cameras have operator’s certificates.
(d) Yes, all certificates are valid
(2) Trucam
- Radar,
- Prolaser II & III
- Laser I
(3)(a) ANPR is man by Traffic Officers and Medaco officials who have been trained and appointed as assistant Clerk of the court for any payments.
(b) Officials are trained to work on Trafman and Remcom system and Magistrate is training the same officials as assistant Clerk of the court.
(c) Yes all officials have the requisite qualifications and are duly appointed.
(d) Motorist are not compelled to pay unless it is an outstanding warrant of arrest which was authorised by Magistrate and is executed in terms of Criminal Procedure Act.
If motorists did not receive the Section 54 notice they are notified of the outstanding payment and given the option to make payment to the service provider or to deposit the money through the departmental account.
Offender’s rights are given to them before any payment is received should they wish to make payment on the ANPR bus.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3172
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Social Development
1. With reference to her replies to question 727 on 30 April 2015 and questions 952, 1011 and 1596 on 26 May 2015, what were the total costs to her department in terms of (a) facilitating, (b) participating in or (c) hosting one (i) AIDS Conference, (ii) Institute of Security Studies and (iii) African Union Conference; (2) what was the breakdown of costs for each of the events in terms of (a) accommodation for delegates, (b) travel costs, (c) meals and (d) daily allowances; (3) under which (a) account, (b) department or (c) entity were the budgets for each of the events sourced; (4) (a) how many delegates were sent by her department to each of the events held in foreign countries listed above and (b) on what criteria were the delegates selected to go and attend these events in foreign countries?
Reply:
The Honorable Member must refer to previous replies to question 727 on 30 April 2015 and questions 952, 1011 and 1596 on 26 May 2015, and question 3171.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3530
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether, with reference to salary structures of employees within the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, including but not limited to access controllers, ticket examiners, drivers and administrators, there are salary differences between employees employed in the Cape Town Metropolitan area and Johannesburg Metropolitan area; if so, (a) what are the reasons for the differences, (b) what steps is she taking to rectify the specified situation and (c) by what date will the situation be rectified?
Reply:
PRASA has no differential salaries for any employee grade on the basis of their geographic location either in the Cape Town, Johannesburg or any other Metropolitan area that provides commuter rail services. PRASA has a centralised salary grading system applicable to all its regions.
a) Any differences that may exist would be based on the banding within each salary grade, consisting of three to four notches. An employee progresses within these notches based on the length of service and performance review outcomes.
b) Not applicable
c) Not applicable
21 September 2015 - NW3472
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Social Development
(a) How will (i) her department and (ii) the SA Social Security Agency ensure that Cash Paymaster Services complies with all the relevant legislation and regulations regarding the payment of social grants and (b) what measures has her department put in place to restrict third party creditor access to the social grant beneficiaries’ bank account?
Reply:
(a) (i) The Department of Social Development through the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No.13 of 2004) has entrusted the responsibility to administer social assistance and pay social grants to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). In an effort to fulfill its oversight responsibility the Department has further established formalized engagement structures where matters relating to the administration of social assistance including payment of social grants and compliance with norms and standards are discussed.
(ii) The department is busy looking at the options of protecting older persons’ accounts from unscrupulous loan sharks and other schemes.
(b) The bank accounts of social grant beneficiaries operate within the confines of the national payment system rules. Therefore, although Regulation 26A in terms of the Social Assistance Act, allows deductions for a funeral policy or scheme to take place directly from a social grant before the grant money is paid into a beneficiary’s bank account, however once the grant money is transferred into the bank account of a beneficiary this Regulation ceases to operate.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3390
McGluwa, Mr JJ to ask the Minister for Public Service and Administration
(1) On what dates did he formally consult with the Minister of Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs in respect of the local government remuneration framework as published in April 2015; (2) what (a) did he communicate to the Minister of Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs, (b) did the specified Minister communicate to him and (c) were the conclusions of the consultation; (3) what is his (a) position and (b) the respective reasons thereof regarding the draft salary bands for (i) municipal managers and (ii) senior managers in local government?
Reply:
1. The Minister for Public Service and Administration formally consulted with the Minister of Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs, in a letter dated 23 June 2015, in respect of the local government remuneration framework as published in April 2015.
2. (a) Minister communicated the following:
- agreement with the proposed extension of the number of categories for the classification of municipalities from 8 to 10 for purposes of the remuneration of Senior Managers;
- noted that the proposed annual (2015) increase of the minimum and maximum remuneration for the revised municipal categories ranges between 12% and 18.7% for Municipal Managers and 12.7% and 60.9% for Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers; and
- recommended that the 2015 increases should be based on National Treasury’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecast of 4.8% for the 2015/16 financial year.
(b) and (c) There was no further official communication received from the Minister of Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs after the afore-mentioned letter dated 23 June 2015.
3. (a)(b) That the 2015 salary increases for Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers should be based on National Treasury’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecast of 4.8% for the 2015/16 financial year.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3040
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education
In respect of each district in each province (a) which (i) special needs schools, (ii) resource centres, and (iii) full service schools have boarding facilities, (b) how many of the specified boarding schools are fully equipped to cater for the needs of the (i) physical disabled, (ii) blind, (iii) deaf, (iv) mentally impaired and (v) autistic learners and (c) what is the number of (i) house mothers or fathers, (ii) household aids, (iii) kitchen staff, (iv) general assistants and (v) nurses or sisters that have been appointed in each specified school category, in respect of each province?
Reply:
RESPONSE:
The data for each of the questions requested is available in the specified annexures as follows:
a) (i) The districts in each province that have boarding facilities attached to special schools, special school resource centres and full-service schools (Annexure A);
(ii) The names of the specified special schools and special school resource centres that have boarding facilities (Annexure A); and
(iii) The names of full-services schools that have boarding facilities (Annexure B).
b) The information about the extent to which boarding schools are equipped to meet the needs of learners with (i) physical disability, (ii) visual impairment, (iii) deafness, (iv) intellectual disability and (v) autism that has been made available by the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, North West and Western Cape Provincial Education Departments (Annexure A). Data on compliance with principles of universal design, is collected by School Infrastructure Planning through the monitoring process of the implementation of the Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure (2013);
c) Statistics on personnel provisioning in boarding facilities are provided for the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, North West and Western Cape Provinces in respect of the number of:
- house mothers and fathers (Annexure A);
- household aids (Annexure A);
- kitchen staff(Annexure A);
- general assistants (Annexure A);
- nurses or sisters (Annexure A);
Information has been requested from all provinces and will be provided as soon as it becomes available.
ANNEXURE A
Data in response to questions (a)(i), (a)(ii), (b)(i), (b)(ii), (b)(iii), (b)(iv), (c)(i), (c)(ii), (c)(iii), (c)(iv), (c)(v)
Sources: Data provided by provinces in August 2015
Province |
District |
(a)(i) Names of Special Schools with Hostels |
(a)(ii) Names of Resource Centres with Hostels |
(b)(i) How many Hostels are equipped for learners with physical disability |
(b)(ii) How many Hostels are equipped for learners who are blind |
(b)(iii) How many Hostels are equipped for learners with intellectual disability |
(b)(iv) How many Hostels are equipped for learners with autism |
(c)(i) Number of housemothers/fathers |
(c)(ii) Number of household aids |
(c)(iii) Number of kitchen staff |
(c)(iv) Number of general assistants |
(c)(v) Number of nurses |
EC |
Port Elizabeth |
Cape Recife |
Cape Recife |
yes |
- |
- |
- |
13 |
13 |
0 |
24 |
1 |
Port Elizabeth |
Northern Lights |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
|
Port Elizabeth |
Merryvale |
Merryvale |
- |
- |
yes |
- |
20 |
6 |
2 |
7 |
1 |
|
Port Elizabeth |
Quest |
Quest |
- |
- |
- |
yes |
16 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Port Elizabeth |
Reubin Birin |
Reubin Birin |
- |
- |
- |
- |
7 |
8 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
|
Port Elizabeth |
Khanyisa PE |
Khanyisa PE |
- |
yes |
- |
- |
15 |
2 |
4 |
10 |
2 |
|
Qumbu |
Tsolo |
Tsolo |
- |
- |
yes |
- |
19 |
8 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
|
Mbizana |
Zamokuhle |
Zamokuhle |
- |
yes |
- |
- |
27 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
|
East London |
Arcadia |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
18 |
0 |
|
East London |
Parkland |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
4 |
1 |
15 |
0 |
|
East London |
Vukuhambe |
Vukuhambe |
yes |
- |
- |
- |
25 |
6 |
9 |
13 |
1 |
|
Mthatha |
Ikhwezi Lokusa |
Ikhwezi Lokusa |
yes |
- |
- |
- |
25 |
22 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
|
Mbizana |
Vukuzenzele |
Vukuzenzele |
yes |
- |
- |
- |
28 |
15 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
|
Mbizana |
Nompulanga |
Nompulanga |
- |
- |
yes |
- |
22 |
5 |
6 |
9 |
0 |
|
Graaff-Reinet |
||||||||||||
4 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
218 |
97 |
44 |
119 |
6 |
||||
FS |
Fezile Dabi |
Fakkel |
Information is available from School Infrastructure Planning |
Information is available from School Infrastructure Planning |
Information is available from School Infrastructure Planning |
Information is available from School Infrastructure Planning |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
|
Fezile Dabi |
Johan Slabbert |
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Fezile Dabi |
Mphatlalatsane |
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Lejweleputswa |
Orion |
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Lejweleputswa |
Nobilis |
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Lejweleputswa |
Amari |
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Motheo |
Pholoho |
Martie du Plessis |
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Motheo |
Bartimea |
Tswellang |
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Motheo |
Böhmer |
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Motheo |
Ladybrand |
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Motheo |
Jimmie Roos |
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Motheo |
Rosenhof |
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Motheo |
Tatello |
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Motheo |
Lettie Fouche |
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Thabo Mofutsanyana |
Tiboloha |
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Thabo Mofutsanyana |
Maluti |
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Xhariep |
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Xhariep |
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Xhariep |
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GT |
Tshwane South |
Nuwe Hoopskool |
Unicaskool |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
||||
Gauteng West |
Wesrandse Skool - West Rand School |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
||||||
Gauteng East |
Sonitusskool |
Muriel Brandskool |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
|||||
Ekurhuleni South |
Ezibeleni School For Physically Disabled Children |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
||||||
Johannesburg South |
Transvaliaskool-School |
Jiswa Training Centre |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
|||||
Sedibeng East |
Muriel Brandskool |
Krugerlaanskool |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|||||
Johannesburg South |
Frances Vorwergskool |
Sizwile School For The Deaf |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|||||
Johannesburg West |
Rotaraskool |
Randburgskool (Kliniekskool- Gestremde Leerlinge) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
||||||
Johannesburg North |
Bethesda Special School |
Gresswold Senior School |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|||||
Felicitasskool - School |
Via Nova School For The Mentally Disabled |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
||||||
Tshwane West |
Ezibeleni School For Physically Disabled Children |
Pretoriaskool Vir Serebraal Gestremdes |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
|||||
Johannesburg East |
Dr. W.K. Du Plessis-Skool |
Dominican School For The Deaf |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
|||||
Tswhane South |
Rant-En-Dal Kliniekskool |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
||||||
Tswhane West |
Transoranje-Skool Vir Dowes |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
||||||
Tshwane West |
Takalani |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
||||||
Ekhuruleni South |
Adelaide Tambo School |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
||||||
Gauteng East |
Hope School-Skool |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|||||||
Tswhane North |
Eurekaskool |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
|||||||
Ekurhuleni |
Ekurhuleni School For The Deaf |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|||||||
Tshwane West |
Prinshofskool |
1 |
2 |
|||||||||
Sedibeng East |
Sibonile School For The Blind |
1 |
2 |
|||||||||
Ithembalihle School |
2 |
|||||||||||
Tshwane North |
Dominican School For The Deaf |
2 |
||||||||||
Tshwane West |
Filadelfia |
1 |
2 |
|||||||||
KZN |
Uthukela |
Kwazamokuhle |
27 |
27 |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
Information is available from Human Resource Planning |
|
Ugu |
Harding |
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St Martins |
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Suid-Natal |
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Zululand |
Inkanyiso |
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Zamimpilo |
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Musa |
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Bawelisile |
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Umlazi |
Golden Hours |
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Open Air |
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Reunion |
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Mason Lincoln |
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Uthungulu |
Vuleka |
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Masisizane |
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Sthandiwe |
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Thembimfundo |
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Umgungundlovu |
Peter Pan Training Centre |
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Ekukhanyeni |
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H.S. Ebrahim |
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Open Gate |
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St Christopher’s |
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Arthur Blaxall |
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Indaleni |
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Newton |
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Amajuba |
Bumbisizwe (Madadeni) |
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Newcastle School of Industries |
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Tugela Prevocational School |
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Bergsig Special School |
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Pinetown |
Sunfield Home |
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AM Moola |
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KwaThintwa |
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Ethembeni |
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Fulton |
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The Browns |
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Tongaat |
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VN Naik |
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Sisonke |
Vulekani |
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Daniel Mzamo |
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Umkhanyakude |
Sisizakele |
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Intuthuko |
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Khulani |
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Umzinyathi |
Pro Nobis |
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LP |
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NW |
Bojanala |
Meerhof |
Meerhof |
1 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
9 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
1 |
Rustenburg |
Kutlwanong |
Kutwanong |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
10 |
1 |
42 |
0 |
0 |
|
Bojanala |
Oom Paul |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
11 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|
Dr Ruth S Mompati |
MM Sebitloane |
M M Sebitloane (New hostel, awaiting handover) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Christiana School (Blind) |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
13 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
||
Ngaka Modiri Molema |
Tlamelang |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
17 |
1 |
Service Provider |
31 |
1 |
|
Coligny |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
||
Bophelong |
Bophelong (New hostel, awaiting handover) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
Daeraad |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Janie Schneider |
Janie Schneider |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
||
Keurhof |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
0 |
||
North West Secondary |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
||
Die Wilge |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
9 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
||
ES Le Grange |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
11 |
16 |
8 |
2 |
2 |
||
Ikalafeng |
Ikalafeng |
4 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
16 |
14 |
9 |
1 |
||
WC |
Overberg |
Agulhas |
Agulhas |
2 |
13 |
0 |
||||||
CENTRAL |
ASTRA |
ASTRA |
CP and Physical Disabled |
6 |
18 |
2 |
||||||
North |
Athlone School for the Blind |
Athlone School for the Blind |
2 |
19 |
1 |
|||||||
East |
Alta du Toit |
3 |
44 |
1 |
||||||||
North |
Atlantis |
2 |
11 |
1 |
||||||||
North |
Bet el |
2 |
21 |
|||||||||
Eden |
Carpe Diem |
Carpe Diem |
2 (Spectrum) |
12 |
1 |
|||||||
North |
De Grendel |
2 |
14 |
0 |
||||||||
Cape W |
De la Bat |
De la Bat |
DEAF =11 |
20 |
1 |
|||||||
South |
Dominican Wittebome |
DEAF = 6 |
18 |
1 |
||||||||
Central |
Dominican Grimley |
DEAF = 6 |
8 |
0 |
||||||||
Eden |
Eljada Kairos |
Eljada Kairos |
4 |
31 |
1 |
|||||||
Central |
Eros |
2 |
24 |
1 |
||||||||
East |
Jan Kriel |
Jan Kriel |
SLD =4 |
38 |
1 |
|||||||
Cape W |
Langerug |
SLD = 2 |
6 |
1 X Itinerant |
||||||||
Central |
Mary Harding |
Mary Harding |
2 |
13 |
1 |
|||||||
Overberg |
Mispah |
5 |
19 |
0 |
||||||||
Cape W |
Nuwe Hoop |
DEAF = 8 |
43 |
1 |
||||||||
Eden |
Olympia |
MMID = 2 |
13 |
0 |
||||||||
Eden |
Oudtshoorn |
MMID = 2 |
11 |
0 |
||||||||
East |
Paarl |
Paarl |
2 |
13 |
1 |
|||||||
Cape W |
Pioneer |
6 |
31 |
1 |
||||||||
West Coast |
Riebeeck Valley |
Riebeeck Valley |
MMID = 2 |
20 |
0 |
|||||||
Cape W |
Steinthal |
MMID = 2 |
9 |
0 |
||||||||
Central |
Tembaletu |
2 |
8 |
1 |
||||||||
Eden |
Van kervel |
MMID=2 |
12 |
0 |
||||||||
Central |
Vera |
Vera |
2 |
16 |
0 |
|||||||
West Coast |
Weskus |
Weskus |
MMID-3 |
3 |
19 |
0 |
||||||
North |
Westcliff |
MMID=2 |
1 |
9 |
0 |
ANNEXURE B
Names of Full-Services Schools with Boarding Facilities, per District
Source: EMIS data collated from the Annual School Survey, 2014
Province |
District |
Name of School |
EC |
Graaff-Reinet |
Aberdeen P Public School |
FS |
Motheo |
Brebner P/S |
FS |
Lejweleputswa |
Bultfontein C/S |
FS |
Thabo Mofutsanyana |
Graanveld P/S |
FS |
Xhariep |
Jacobsdal P/S |
FS |
Xhariep |
Jagersfontein I/S |
FS |
Lejweleputswa |
Kegomoditswe P/S |
FS |
Xhariep |
Koffiefontein C/S |
FS |
Thabo Mofutsanyana |
Letlotlo P/S |
FS |
Xhariep |
Luckhoff P/S |
FS |
Thabo Mofutsanyana |
Paul Roux I/S |
FS |
Motheo |
Polokehong P/S |
FS |
Thabo Mofutsanyana |
Pulamadiboho P/S |
FS |
Thabo Mofutsanyana |
Reitz C/S |
FS |
Thabo Mofutsanyana |
Senekal P/S |
FS |
Motheo |
Sentraal P/S |
FS |
Motheo |
Unicom P/S |
FS |
Lejweleputswa |
Winburg C/S |
FS |
Xhariep |
Zastron P/S |
LP |
Capricorn |
Harry Oppenheimer Secondary |
LP |
Greater Sekhukhune |
Laerskool Roossenekal |
LP |
Capricorn |
St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary |
MP |
Not Applicable |
Lothair Primary School |
MP |
Not Applicable |
Qhubekani Primary School |
MP |
Not Applicable |
Relane Lower Primary |
NC |
Pixley Ka Seme |
Alpha Primêre Skool |
NW |
Lichtenburg |
Hoërskool Coligny |
NW |
Madibeng |
Hoërskool Wagpos |
NW |
Zeerust |
Lencoe Primary School |
NW |
Greater Delareyville |
Manamolela Primary School |
NW |
Mafikeng |
Phera Primary School |
NW |
Mafikeng |
Sol Plaatjie Secondary School |
WC |
West Coast |
Dirkie Uys Laerskool |
WC |
West Coast |
Elizabethfontein Mor Prim. |
WC |
West Coast |
Steynville Prim. |
WC |
West Coast |
Swartland Laerskool. |
21 September 2015 - NW3318
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)Whether his department is keeping statistics of visitors to (a) our national game parks, (b) geological or botanical wonders such as the Cango Caves, the Big Tree and the Tsitsikamma Forest, (c) important historical sites such as Robben Island and Blood River, (d) cultural villages and museums and (e) any other places of unique interest; if not, why not, in each case; if so, (i) where did such visitors originate from and (ii) how many such visitors were South Africans during the period 30 June 2010 to 30 June 2015; (2) Will he make a statement on the sustainability and viability of all unique sites and places most frequently visited by overseas as well as South African tourists?
Reply:
1. (a)-(e) No, the Department of Tourism does not keep statistics of visitors to specific sites. Such information may be obtained from the relevant management authorities on request. Some of these entities publish such information on their annual reports. The Department uses such information in planning for tourism development.
(i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
2. Part of the department’s strategy is enhancement of important tourist destinations. This will ensure that there is enhanced quality experience and increased activities for our tourists. However, this is dependent on availability of financial resources. Other organs of state also have responsibilities and contribute to the upkeep and successful running of some of our iconic attractions.
END
21 September 2015 - NW2697
Volmink, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Health
Whether (a) he, (b) his Deputy Minister and (c) any officials in his department 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?
Reply:
The Minister visited China to attend the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of New Champions 2014, in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China from 10 to 12 September 2014. Minister used this opportunity to honour a long standing invitation to pay an official visit to China from Minister Li Bin, the Minister of Health and Family Planning of the People’s Republic of China. This official visit took place on the 9th of September 2014.
He was accompanied by Dr Anban Pillay: Deputy Director General: Health Regulation and Compliance Management and PA, Ms M Sethosa.
Return Air Tickets: R 316 576.00
Accommodation: R 78 000.00
Daily allowances: R 35 249.34
Vehicles: R 75 000.00
VIP Lounges: R 20 000.00
The total cost for the visit was R 524 825.34.
Another delegation of Senior Officials visited China from 18 to 22 August 2014 to attend the Global Health Diplomacy Executive Training Course in Beijing, China. The delegation consisted of Deputy Director-General: International Health Development and Support, Ms MK Matsau, Mr M Modisenyane, Director: Africa Relations and the Deputy-Director: South-South Relations, Ms T Khosa.
Return Air Tickets: R 135 108.00
Accommodation: R 24 717.00
Daily allowances: R 16 756.20
The total cost for the visit was R 176 581.20
Please note that the trip was sponsored, tickets, accommodation and local transport were paid for by the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) of the People’s Republic of China.
END.
21 September 2015 - NW3501
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Has his department (a) identified environmentally sensitive areas where applications for mineral rights will not be accepted and (b) adopted a policy in this regard; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) how many (a) inspectors are currently employed by the department in each province to inspect mines and (b) trainee inspectors are currently being trained as inspectors?
Reply:
- (a)Yes, all proclaimed conservation and heritage areas are so identified
(b) Section 48(2)(c) of the MPRDA prohibits the issuing of rights, permits or permissions on areas reserved in terms of any law.
(2) (a)
REGIONS |
OFFICIALS |
Head Office |
04 |
KwaZulu Natal |
03 |
Eastern Cape |
03 |
Western Cape |
03 |
Limpopo |
05 |
Mpumalanga |
05 |
North West |
04 |
Gauteng |
02 |
Free State |
03 |
Northern Cape |
03 |
TOTAL |
35 |
(b) 30 officials are currently attending training and a further 30 officials will start training in October 2015.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3502
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Will he or any representatives of his department be participating in the forthcoming Forum on China-Africa Co-operation to be held in November 2015; if so, (a) what are the relevant details of the engagement and (b) what are the objectives of such engagement?
Reply:
The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has not received an invitation to participate in the said Forum from responsible authorities.
a. Not applicable
b. Not applicable
END
21 September 2015 - NW3276
Matshobeni, Ms A to ask the Minister of Tourism
(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?
Reply:
1. (a) Total Amount Air travel: R503 358.12
(b) Number of trips: 81 trips
2. (a) Total Amount on accommodation: R139 064.16
(b) Total amount on car rental: R40 639.25
END
21 September 2015 - NW3389
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What has he done to expedite the filling of the post of the chairperson for the Public Service Commission that has been vacant for 10 months?
Reply:
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent constitutional body established in terms of Section 196 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. It comprises 14 Commissioners appointed by the President of which five (5) are approved by the National Assembly and nine (9) are nominated by each of the Premiers of the respective province.
Section 4(1) and (2) of the Public Service Commission Act, 1997 states that:
“(1) Whenever the President is required to appoint a commissioner who has been approved by the National Assembly, the President shall address a request in writing to the Speaker of the National Assembly that a fit and proper person contemplated in section 196(10) of the Constitution be approved of as soon as may be practicable by the National Assembly in accordance with section 196(8)(a) of the said Act”, and
“(2) Whenever the President is required to appoint a commissioner who has been nominated by the Premier of a province, the President shall address a request in writing to the premier of that province that a fit and proper person contemplated in section 196(10) of the Constitution be nominated as soon as may be practicable by that Premier in accordance with section 196(8)(b)”,
In terms of Section 5(1) of the Public Service Commission Act, 1997, “the President shall designate one commissioner as chairperson and another as deputy chairperson of the Commission”.
Therefore, the chairperson of the Public Service Commission is not a direct appointment as the vacancy does not get advertised but the chairperson is drawn from amongst Commissioners within the employ of the Public Service Commission. It is the prerogative of the President to designate one Commissioner as the chairperson and another as a deputy chairperson of the Public Service Commission.
The President is waiting for the filling of the vacant post at national level of which the National Assembly of Parliament is in a process of identifying the candidate for nomination and recommendation to fill this vacant post.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3171
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)With reference to her replies to question 727 on 30 April 2015 and questions 952, 1011 and 1596 on 26 May 2015, what were the total costs to her department in terms of (a) facilitating, (b) participating in or (c) hosting (i) two European Union Conferences, (ii) three Japan International Co-operation Agency Conferences, (iii) one Southern African Development Community Conference, (2) what was the breakdown of costs for each of the events in terms of (a) accommodation for delegates, (b) travel costs, (c) meals and (d) daily allowances; (3) under which (a) account, (b) department or (c) entity were the budgets for each of the events sourced; (4) (a) how many delegates were sent by her department to each of the events held in foreign countries listed above and (b) on what criteria were the delegates selected to go and attend these events in foreign countries?
Reply:
Honourable Members refer to previous question 727 on 30 April 2015 and questions 952, 1011 and 1596 on 26 May 2015.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3158
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)With reference to her reply to question 2116 on 11 December 2014, particularly in relation to the Provincial Youth Camp in Mpumalanga, which company or companies were awarded the tender(s) for the supply of (a) tracksuits, (b) t-shirts, (c) golf-shirts, (d) running shoes and (e) toiletry bags; (2) (a) how many other tender bids were received for rendering the specified services and (b) which company was noted as quoting the lowest amount; (3) what criteria were used to select the young person’s attending the specified camp; (4) what skills development training took place at the specified camp?
Reply:
Provincial Youth Camps are conducted by the provinces themselves. Since the Honourable Member is interested in province-specific issues, the details of which I do not readily have, I advise that the Honourable Member liaise directly with the relevant Provincial MEC
END
21 September 2015 - NW3131
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) (a) What interactions has his department’s SA Connect project office had with the private information and communication technology sector about their role as set out in SA Connect, (b) how many times have they met, (c) where did the specified meetings take place, (d) what are the details of the interactions since 1 May 2014 and (e) what interactions are planned for the rest of the (i) 2015-16 financial year and (ii) Medium Term Economic Framework; (2) (a) which (i) companies, (ii) organisations or (iii) councils have been included in the specified interactions, (b) what has been the nature of the specified interactions and (c) where were they held; (3) (a) what are the expected outcomes of the specified interactions and (b) when will the outcomes of the specified interactions be available for public comment?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Department has had a number of interactions in the form of bilateral meetings with State-Owned Entities and the private sector with the purpose of understanding the current broadband infrastructure gap, understanding the different technology options as well as understanding the different approaches undertaken by the private sector in implementing various broadband initiatives.
(b) Several meetings were held to provide the Department with better insight into the possible solutions to the broadband infrastructure problem and to assist with the costing of the broadband business case.
(c) The specified meetings were mainly held at the offices of the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services.
(d) Meetings were held with the private Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. The purpose of the interaction with the private ICT sector on South Africa Connect was with the view to understand the technology trends, roadmap and infrastructure capabilities to achieve the SA Connect target and the broadband gaps. The purpose was also to understand the economic and social impact of the broadband initiatives to assist with setting up the parameters for monitoring the impact over the long term. Further to understand the different approaches to national Broadband Implementation Strategies implemented in other countries and the challenges and success thereof.
(e)(i)(ii) Meetings will be held with the private sector and are aimed at (i) Establishing key indicators to measure the impact of broadband infrastructure on the economy and (ii) Understanding how to further improve the current coverage.
(2)(a) (i) The Department has had interactions with the following companies to discuss technology options for broadband:
- Isizwe projects;
- Huawei Technologies;
- Alcatel-Lucent;
- Altec;
- Nokia,
- Seacom,
- the Living Labs project
- Viasat
- Avanti Communication Group
The following companies have been consulted to determine the extent of their infrastructure investment:
-
- MTN
- Vodacom
- Neotel
- Cell C
- Altron
- Telkom
- Sentech
- Dark Fibre Africa
- Eskom
- SACF
- SANRAL
(ii) The following organisations were included in the interactions:
- Universal Service and Access and Agency of South Africa (USAASA);
- Council for Scientific Research (CSIR),
- BMI-T; and,
- Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).
(iii) The National Broadband Advisory Council (NBAC) Working Group is the
Council has facilitated presentation from the Department and industry. The National ICT Forum has now been established to drive some of the industry interactions in a coordinated manner.
(b) The interactions were mainly in a form of bilateral meetings.
(c) The specified meetings were mainly held at the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services offices and CSIR convention centre
(3)(a) The engagement with the private ICT sector assisted the Department to understand the infrastructure gaps and various technology options and approaches to close the gaps.
(b) The outcome of the interactions with the private ICT sector assisted with the development of the broadband business case and implementation plan, and ensured that the duplication of infrastructure is avoided as much as possible during the planning process.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3388
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
With reference to his reply to question 1947 on 18 June 2015, has there been punitive measures taken against managers in the Public Service who have allowed long periods of incapacity leave to public servants under their management not due to such public servants; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
An employee’s applications for long periods of incapacity leave must in terms of the Policy and Procedure on Incapacity Leave be dealt with in keeping with defined time frames. The Head of Department has the authority to consider such an application taking into account all available information such as the employee’s application, additional medical information, including the advice of the Health Risk Manager. Managers are in terms of their core management responsibilities as defined in their core management criteria (CMC’s), responsible for the management of their staff. Therefore, if a manager fails to properly manage long periods of incapacity leave, the relevant Executive Authority and/or Head of Department can discipline that particular manager for not executing his/her responsibilities. Therefore relevant Heads Department (HODs) are in a better position to indicate the measures taken in this regard.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3146
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Social Development
With reference to her reply to question 2478 on 30 July 2015 and the fact that she is aware that being in consultation with VIP services since 2013 does mean that authorisation was granted for employees of the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) to perform close protection services, when will she answer the question of whether the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) obtained authorisation from the SA Police Service to provide the services which are not within SASSA’s mandate?
Reply:
Please refer to my previous reply to question 115 on 17 March 2015 in which I explained the reasons for the provision of close protection services for SASSA employees and other affected officials.
END
21 September 2015 - NW3253
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)For each of the four vehicles on his department’s asset register, what (a) was (i) the cost price and (ii) date of acquisition and (b) is (i) the odometer reading, (ii) model number and (iii) description of each of the specified vehicles; (2) have any of the specified vehicles been fitted with optional equipment which does not come standard with the basic models available from the factory; if so, what (a) are the relevant details and (b) was the cost of these options; (3) in which centre or city is each of the specified vehicles normally in use?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b)
(a)(i)(ii)
(a)(i) – Cost Price
- YZF721GP - R678 248.85
- BF66SVGP - R995 512.00
- BJ01DPGP - R948 612.00
- 2RD85CA4574599 - R319 228.41
(ii) – Acquisition Date
- YZF721GP – 17 February 2010
- BF66SVGP – 17 March 2011
- BJ01DPGP – 14 June 2011
- 2RD85CA4574599 – 9 March 2012
(b)(i)(ii)(iii)
(b)(i) – Odometer Reading
- YZF721GP – 98937 km’s
- BF66SVGP – 84664 km’s
- BJ01DPGP – 79172 km’s
- 2RD85CA4574599 - 7045 km’s
(ii) – Model Number
- YZF721GP – E350 CDI
- BF66SVGP – S350
- BJ01DPGP – S350
- 2RD85CA4574599 - KB300 LX
(iii) – Vehicle Description
- YZF721GP – Mercedes Benz four door sedan
- BF66SVGP – Mercedes Benz four door sedan
- BJ01DPGP – Mercedes Benz four door sedan
- 2RD85CA4574599 - Isuzu double cab LDV
(2) Yes
(a)(i) – Optional Equipment Fitted are:
- YZF721GP – Center Console Rear View Entertainment
- BF66SVGP – None
- BJ01DPGP – None
- 2RD85CA4574599 - None
(ii) – Optional Equipment Fitted
- YZF721GP – R11 398.86
(3) Yes. The cities are Pretoria and Cape Town:
- YZF721GP – Pretoria
- BF66SVGP – Pretoria
- BJ01DPGP – Cape Town
- 2RD85CA4574599 - Pretoria. Vehicle has been disposed.
END
18 September 2015 - NW3203
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Has a certain person (Mr. Phetole Elvis Rabohale) that has recently been reappointed ever been the subject of any internal complaint relating to misconduct; if so, what was the (a) nature of the complaint and (b) result of the relevant enquiry?
Reply:
I’ve been advised by SAPO as follows;
Yes, the person in question was employed by the South African Post Office as the General Manager; and in 2003, internal disciplinary actions were instituted against him for two allegations relating to sexual harassment and intimidation.
(a) He was subjected to disciplinary actions on two charges of sexual harassment and intimidation.
(b) The person in question was found not guilty on both allegations.
18 September 2015 - NW3287
Mokause, Ms MO to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(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:
(1) & (2) The information requested by the Honourable member is provided in the 2014/15 annual report which will be tabled in Parliament before the end of September 2015.
The annual report will assist the Honourable member to get a full picture of departmental performance and expenditure. These public documents are important mechanisms through which departments account to Parliament and the citizens of the country so that they know how their money is spent. Accordingly, the Honourable member is advised to access all relevant information from these reports and report back to her constituency on what the government is doing.
18 September 2015 - NW3205
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Question 1 Have any SA Post Office (SAPO) employees been served with retrenchment notices during the period from 1 March 2015 to 31 July 2015; if so, in each case, (a) how many of the specified persons have actually been retrenched, (b) what was the total cost of the retrenchments to SAPO and (c) in which SAPO divisions were the specified persons employed; Question 2 Have any SAPO employees been offered early retirement packages; if so, (a) how many of the specified number of employees have actually accepted early retirement packages and (b) in which SAPO divisions were these employees located?
Reply:
I have been advised by SAPO as follows;
No retrenchment notices or voluntary severance packages have been effected for the period 1 March to 31 July 2015 because of lack of funding.
18 September 2015 - NW2881
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:
1. What are the (a) names and (b) designations of each of the nine South African representatives abroad representing the country in various international organisations, as indicated on her department’s website; 2 are these representatives remunerated by her department; if not, are they remunerated by the international organisations on which they serve; if so, on what salary level are each of these representatives remunerated; 3 what appointment process did each of these representatives undergo; 4 were the (a) academic qualifications, (b) experience within (i) the foreign service, (ii) her department or (iii) the Public Service considered in the appointment process of each of the specified representatives; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of each appointment?
Reply:
Reply:
(1) (a)NAMES |
(1) (b)DESIGNATIONS |
ORGANISATIONS |
AMB M Nkosi |
Ambassador |
Belgium and Luxembourg; and Mission to the European Union |
Amb AK Bramdeo |
Ambassador |
Seconded by African Union to the European Union, Brusells |
Mr E Beck |
Minister Plenipotentiary |
Belgium and Luxembourg; and Mission to the European Union |
Amb JNK Mamabolo |
Ambassador |
SA Permanent Mission in United Nations |
Mr EL Mminele |
Minister Plenipotentiary |
SA Permanent Mission in United Nations |
Amb TJ Seokolo |
Ambassador |
Vienna, Austria and Permanent Mission to the UN & International Organisations |
Ms L Greyling |
Minister Plenipotentiary |
Vienna, Austria and Permanent Mission to the UN & International Organisations |
Amb AS Minty |
Ambassador |
Geneva, Switzerland and Permanent Mission to the UN and other International Organisations |
Ms NP Notutela |
Minister Plenipotentiary |
Geneva, Switzerland and Permanent Mission to the UN and other International Organisations |
Amb X Carim |
Ambassador |
World Trade Organisation |
Amb X Mqulwana, |
High Commissioner |
Nairobi, High Commissioner to Kenya and SA Representative to the UN Habitat |
Amb NN Ntshinga |
Ambassador |
Addis Ababa, Ambassador to Ethiopia and SA Representative to the African Union( AU) |
(2) Yes. These Ambassadors and Senior Diplomats serve on concurrent representation at no extra remuneration.
Ambassador Bramdeo is seconded to the African Union as the AU Representative to the EU in Brussels as per request of the former Chairperson of the AU, Mr Jean Ping.
(3) The appointment process undergone by all representatives abroad is done in terms of Section 84 (2) (i) of the Constitution, 1996, which provides: “that the President has the powers entrusted by the Constitution and legislation, appointing ambassadors, plenipotentiaries, and diplomatic and consular representatives”.
(4) No. The appointment process is effected through the Constitution and does not prescribe academic qualifications and experience.
18 September 2015 - NW3272
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(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?
Reply:
The Department’s records system on travel does not separate the different categories of business for trips and destinations. The department can however disclose/provide the total travel expenditure for 2014/2015, per category of air travel and car hire.
(1) (a) The department spent a total amount of R27 739 532.51 on various air travel in the 2014/15 financial year.
(1) (b) The total number of trips undertaken for the year 2014/2015 to/from various areas/destinations throughout the country are 9 986.
(2) (a) The total amount spent on accommodation in the 2014/15 financial year is R39 138 312.70.
(2) (b) The total amount spent on car rental is R6 586 431.57 for 2014/2015.
18 September 2015 - NW3240
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What are the names of the training projects which are currently funded by the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) and (b) where are they located; (2) what amount was (a) allocated to each project and (b) deposited into the bank account of each project; (3) what (a) is the name of the recipient organisation in respect of each project and (b) is the name of the chief executive officer or official who occupies an equivalent position of such organisation; (4) has each project been independently audited; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what was the audit outcome; (5) (a) how many signatories were required to authorise payment of grants to each recipient of CETA funds and (b) what are their names?
Reply:
- and (2) (a) Annexure A comprises of the names and allocation of the training projects that are currently funded by the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA).
- (b) CETA works on a performance-based payment system. Therefore, CETA reimburses funded entities and does not make upfront payments. It only pays after training and/or services have been rendered.
- Please refer to Annexure B attached to this response.
- (a) and (b) All projects on the commitment schedule, as at 31 March 2015, were independently audited by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA). The findings in respect of the selected programmes will be reported in the 2014/15 annual report.
- (a) The CETA has an invoice processing unit which looks into compliance requirements that must be met by all approved entities before any payment can be made. Each funded learning pathway, e.g. Learnerships, has its own invoice compliance requirements to be met as per the approved budget. If the invoice is compliant, the Requestor signs the invoice and it is reviewed by the relevant Manager, endorsed by the Chief Financial Officer and approved by the Chief Executive Officer.
(b) The following positions have delegations of authority to sign-off payments:
- Projects Manager;
- Core Business Manager;
- Core Business Executive;
- Finance Manager;
- Chief Financial Officer; and
- Chief Executive Officer.
Compiler/Contact persons:
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 3240 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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18 September 2015 - NW3312
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
Whether the Government intends to (a) create an amnesty period permitting citizens to hand in firearms and rifles with no questions asked to help removing illegal and unwanted guns and rifles; (b) conduct inspections to ascertain whether holders of firearms licences were complying with statutory requirements, (c) offer rewards for information leading to the seizure of illegal firearms, (d) conduct a countrywide blitz that includes roadblocks to seize illegal firearms and (e) undertake an audit to determine whether the police were fulfilling all statutory and regulatory requirements in respect of removing illegal and unwanted firearms from society; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
a) In terms of section 139 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000) the Minister may by notice in the Government Gazette declare an amnesty in order to allow any person who is in unlawful possession of firearms and /or ammunition the opportunity to surrender such firearms and /or ammunition without fear of being prosecuted for the unlawful possession of such firearms, ammunition and/or firearm parts in contravention of the Act.
b) In terms of section 106,107,108 and 109 of the Firearm Control Act, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000), a Police Official may conduct such inspection as may be necessary in order to determine whether the requirements and conditions of the Act are being complied with. On a continuous basis inspections are conducted at official and non-official institution to check compliance with legislation.
c) The South African Police Service has a policy where by citizens (informers) are remunerated for the information given to help combat crime in South Africa.
d) The South African Police Service is currently embarking on crime combating operations like “Operation Fiela” which has a huge success in the seizure of illegal firearms and other crime related issues. This operation is intended to run for 24 months.
e) The South African Police Service as the custodian of the firearm legislation i.e the Firearm Control Act, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000) and Firearms Control Regulations, 2004 is obliged to ensure the enforcement and compliance of the legislation provisions of the Firearm Control Act and the Firearm Control Regulations. Inspections are conducted on a continuous basis at official and non-official institutions to check compliance with legislation.
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18 September 2015 - NW2306
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Communications
Has the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) paid any money towards the legal fees of a certain person (name furnished) from 4 October 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so (a) what amount has the SABC paid towards the specified person s legal fees, (b) to which law firms has the money been paid, (c) which cases was the money used for, (d) who authorized the expenditure and (e) which (i) policy, (ii) legislation and/or (i ) any other relevant documentation was used to justify such expenditure?
Reply:
King III and the introduction of The Companies Act in 2008 has rendered Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance crucial for all companies regardless of size or incorporation. The SABC as such took such an insurance cover and all legal fees for Hlaudi Motsoeneng were submitted to the Insurers for payment.
(a)SABC has not paid any amount towards the legal fees
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Not Applicable
(d) Not Applicable
(e) Not Applicable
Parliamentary question 2306 of 2015
MR N MUNZHELELE
[ACTING] DIRECTOR GENERAL
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE: 24/07/15
MS AF MUTHAMBI, MP
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE: