Questions and Replies

Reply:

(1) (a) (i) The following provinces do not have provincial contracts:

• Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Northern Cape and North West.

Officials in provinces who sign off on provincial tenders are:

• Eastern Cape: Depot Manager and Director: Supply Chain Management.
• KwaZulu-Natal: Head of Department.
• Gauteng: Chairperson of the Provincial Bid Adjudication Committee.
• Western Cape: Officials according to financial delegations.

(ii) Provincial officials who sign off on the payments for medication are:

 

• Eastern Cape: Director: Finance at the depot.
• Free State: CEO, Depot Manager, Head of Pharmaceutical Services and Finance Manager, according to financial delegations.
• Gauteng: Director: Finance at the medical supplies depot.
• KwaZulu-Natal: Assistant Manager: Pharmaceutical supply depot.
• Limpopo: Senior Manager: Pharmaceutical Services and Financial Manager.
• Mpumalanga: Chief Financial Officer.
• Northern Cape: Director: Financial Services, Depot Manager, Deputy Director: Finance, Administrative Officers and Clerks according to financial delegations.
• North West: Head of Department, Chief Financial Officer and Director: Supply Chain Management.
• Western Cape: Assistant Director as Head of Finance Division at the depot.

(b) (i) The list of pharmaceutical companies is attached as Annexure A.

 

(ii) The companies are contracted using a competitive bidding process. Provinces purchase medicines from these contracted suppliers unless there is a breach of contract.

(2) (a) & (b) Medicine shortage is never a permanent problem. It changes almost everyday. Please supply the list of medicines which you believe we are short of and we will provide you with a reason.

(3) No. Medicines procured on tender are either approved essential medicines or formulary items reviewed by Provincial Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committees. The approval of an essential medicine includes a systematic evaluation of affordability which involves application of various pharmaco-economic tools.

(4) In the tendering process a competitive bidding process is used. Prior to advertisement of tender, provinces submit estimates and sign off on the estimated expenditure. In addition, price negotiations are entered into before a tender is finalised.

END.

Reply:

(1) The station is conducting operations every Thursday of the week and so far there are fifty two (52) illegal taverns and fifty two (52) shebeens identified.

(2) During the operation there were ninety eight (98) arrests and ninety eight (98) persons were charged for dealing in liquor without a license.

(3) The convictions secured for during the operation are three (3) taverns and fifteen (15) shebeens for non-compliance.

Reply:

No.

Reply:

The Minister, Deputy Minister and officials have travelled to China. The details will be specified as soon as the information is available.

Reply:

1. Reply submitted to Parliament on 6 July 2015.

(2)(a) 3820 Suspects have been arrested.

 

(2)(b)(i) 2867 Suspects have been released on bail and warning to appear in court.

(2)(b)(ii) 284 Suspects have been released due to no charges being pressed.

(3) The suspects who are still under detention are being detained at several Correctional Facilities of the Department of Justice and Correctional Services in all Provinces across the country.

(4)(a) 2795 Cases are still pending on the court roll.

 

(4)(b) 558 Convictions had been secured.

(5) Reply submitted to Parliament on 6 July 2015.

Reply:

The studies will be used to inform government’s decision process for procurement of the Nuclear New Build Programme.

Reply:

The response below was received from the KwaZulu-Natal Education Department,

1. (a) The school was handed over to the community in September 1983.

(b) The current enrolment at the school is 1050.

(c) A total o£ 34 educators are employed at the school.

(d) This information is not readily available to the Department of Basic Education. The information has been requested from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education. Once the in Formation has been received, it will be Forwarded accordingly.

2. (a) The school spent is R92 124.01 on infrastructure maintenance in 2014.

(b) (i) An amount of R62 729.16 has been allocated for maintenance from the Norms and Standards allocation to the school.

(ii) The allocation will be utilized to conduct day to day maintenance of the school.

(c) The school is prioritized for maintenance related works. which includes electrification and roofing works (including gutters. downpipes and ceiling boards) in the current financial year.

Reply:

(a) and (c) Yes. (i) The purpose of the visit was to lead an MPSA delegation to Beijing, China to attend the 2014 Global City Information Forum (GCIF) from 2 to 6 November 2014, (ii)(aa)(bb) auditing process has not been completed, the costs will covered in the 2014-2015 Audited Financial Statements of the Annual Report for the Department of Public Service and Administration to Parliament.

(b) No

Reply:

ITAC does not have a list of registration of companies to import fuel. ITAC issues import permits for the importation of fuels of tariff heading chapters 27.08 to 27.15.

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Reply:

(a) Yes

(b) The Department makes provision for the procurement of the necessary or required equipment.

Reply:

The Department is in the process of developing the Government Shareholder Management (GSM) Bill, the Regulations of which will incorporate the current tools and frameworks of the Department and provide a guideline for the recruitment and appointment of Chief Executives.

While it is appreciated that recognized qualifications both generic and specific can be set as a broad guide, the qualification requirements will be informed by the role to be performed by the potential candidate of each State Owned Company (SOC). As a result; the legislation will not include MBA as the only qualifying criteria for potential appointment for a senior management position.

Reply:

(a) There is rail infrastructure available; however the current capacity is limited.

(b) Eskom does not currently require coal from the Waterberg and will not use trucks if so required. The cost will be too high.

(c) This has not been considered as trucking of coal from the Waterberg has not been considered.

 

Reply:

The investigation reports are not made public and they remain confidential between the employee and the employer in terms of the disciplinary code.

(a)  (i) One.
(ii) Five.
(iii) Three.

(b) Financial:

Facts / Findings	Parties responsible	Total cost	Steps taken
Misuse of state vehicle	Employee & Employer	Cost not determined

Forensic: All forensic audits have been referred to the Accountant General.

Other Investigations:

Facts / Findings	Parties responsible	Total cost	Steps taken
Abuse of leave	Employee vs employer	Cost is not yet determined	Draft in progress
Alleged Assault	Employee vs employer	No cost	Disciplinary hearing in progress
Alleged corruption related to leave forms	Employee vs employer	No Cost	Investigation in progress

END.

Reply:

(1)(a) The Detective division at Edenvale Police Station currently has 11 vehicles.

(1)(b) Nine (9) vehicles are currently in working condition.

(2)(a) There are 27 detectives at the Edenvale Police Station.

(2)(b) Each detective is currently investigating ± 80 dockets.

(3) Yes, the Edenvale Detective Service will receive additional vehicles for the 2015/2016 financial year.

(3)(a) 2 vehicles are planned for the Edenvale Detective Service.

(3)(b) Within the 2015/2016 financial year.

Signed by Lt Gen V Moonoo

DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: DETECTIVE SERVICE

Date: 27 July 2015

Reply to question 2596 recommended

Signed LIEUTENANT GENERAL

DEPUTY NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: POLICING

KJ SITOLE (SOE)

Date: 28 July 2015

Reply to question 2596 recommended

 

Signed GENERAL

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

MV PHIYEGA

Date: 29 July 2015

Reply to question 2596 approved/not approved

MINISTER OF POLICE

NPT NHLEKO, MP

Date:

Reply:

1. Yes.
2. The CEF Management reported the matter to the National Prosecuting Authority, case number: CAS 65/3/2012. CEF made several follow-ups and the NPA assured CEF that the matter was under investigation and had also been referred to the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit. All the necessary project documents were made available to the (i) AG for the full audit. No documents were sent to (ii) DPSA and the (iii) Public Service Commission as the staff members implicated for possible wrong-doing had left the employ of CEF.
3. This has been done. The CEF Management reported the matter to the National Prosecuting Authority, case number: CAS 65/3/2012. CEF made several follow-ups and the NPA assured CEF that the matter was under investigation and had also been referred to the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit.
4. No. The implicated executive had resigned from their employment with CEF. This was a voluntary resignation and was not related to this matter. At the time when the matter was investigated by our Auditors, the implicated employees had already resigned. As indicated above, charges were laid, the matter was referred to the Special Crimes Unit/ National Prosecuting Authority.

Reply:

The IPP Office is funded by fees collected from prospective bidders.

Reply:

1. Constable DM Mapatlare.

(1)(b) The member was served with a notice of contemplated suspension/transfer. He submitted a representation in reply to this notice. The Provincial Commissioner is presently considering the member’s representation and will make a decision with regards to the suspension/transfer.

(1)(c) Capt Bakker from Provincial Legal Services.

(2)(a) Yes. The member was served with a notice of contemplated suspension/transfer.

(2)(b) Yes. The member was served with a notice of contemplated suspension/transfer.

Reply:

(a)(i) Nil

(a)(ii) Three (3) – Detailed forensic accounting investigations

(a)(iii) Nil

(b)(i) Durban-Central CAS 2001/08/2005: Fraud and/or Theft against the principal member of Durban Bay Trust Company Limited. Durban Bay Trust Company Limited offered services dealing with participation bonds, loans and investments, as well as the administration of deceased estates. It was alleged that during the period 1996 to 2005 the accused and /or associated entities accepted capital from members of the public to invest, inter alia, on the stock exchange and property. They also operated a trust dealing with estates; and trust monies were used to repay investors.

PARK ROAD CAS 476/06/2003: The accused together with other accomplices operated an investments scheme in the Vaal Triangle from about the mid 1990’s to approximately June 2002. The accused started a cash loan business in the Vaal Triangle which was later expanded to six cash loan outlets in the Vaal Triangle. The accused acquired a close corporation during 1998, through which the accused’s family elicited deposits from the public to finance the cash loan enterprises. The investors were promised a return of 10% interest per month on their investments. The operation of the accused and the family came to the attention of the Department of Trade and Industry during 1999. The accused also acquired another company during 2001 in which shares were issued without complying with legal requirements.

KABEGA PARK CAS 277/05/2004: The accused conducted a fraudulent pyramid scheme. The evidence disclosed that the funds obtained from investors were primarily deposited in the bank account of a company. The accused also channeled some of the funds through an account in the name of his father-in-law.

(b)(ii) Durban-Central CAS 2001/08/2005: LMD Africa Forensics (Pty) Ltd.

PARK ROAD CAS 476/06/2003: Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo Audit Advisory Forensics

KABEGA PARK CAS 277/05/2004: Deloitte & Touche Registered Auditors, Risk Advisory and Legal

(b)(iii) Durban-Central CAS 2001/08/2005: R432 313.31

PARK ROAD CAS 476/06/2003: R357 033.75

KABEGA PARK CAS 277/05/2004: R282 282.24

(b)(iv) Durban-Central CAS 2001/08/2005: Accused was sentenced to 5

years imprisonment

PARK ROAD CAS 476/06/2003: Accused was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment, suspended in full for 5 years and 36 months correctional supervision.

KABEGA PARK CAS 277/05/2004: The accused was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.

Reply:

No pardon has been granted to the individual in question.

Reply:

 

1. Yes. We have put together a plan that aims to address the basic bottlenecks in service delivery and sound financial management. It entails focusing on improving the financial administration, improving the levels of customer service in the Fund, addressing human resource constraints in the Fund.
2. This is to be achieved by addressing the system deficiencies that prevent performance of basic financial management functions, improving access to benefits for clients though a number of initiatives which include easing the process of access to chronic medication, filling the critical vacancies required in the adjudication of claims and addressing all systems problems that contribute to slow rate of processing claims.

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Reply:

Yes, the requested information is now available. Please see the reply to Question in Parliament number 2395.

Reply:

1. The Public Service Commission submitted a draft report on the investigation into the appointment of the General Manager Fraud Compliance at the SA Social Security to the Minister of Social Development on 12 September 2013 for comments.

(2)(a) The Public Service Commission received a legal opinion on the draft report on the 14 October 2014

(2)(b) The Public Service Commission withdrew its draft report after consideration of the comments received from the Department of Social Development. The decision to withdraw the report was based on the fact that the Public Service Commission’s jurisdiction does not extend to public entities.

3.  The Public Service Commission did not issue a final report.

4.  There is no full and complete report by the Public Service Commission on the matter.

Reply:

 

1. (a) (b) (c) (2) Information received from Gauteng Department of Education indicates that the piece of land referred to has not been sold.

2.  The Gauteng Department of Education is aware of the application for township establishment and has objected to the proposal as there is a need for educational sites in the area. Studies done in this area has shown that there is a need for this site, for the construction of a school in the future.

Reply:

Yes, we have issued a Request for Information in relation to any initiative to relieve the grid constraints, including through power barges. The Request for Information results have been collated and the procurement process will follow within the next 2 months.

Reply:

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Reply:

(a) No

(a)(i) None

(a)(ii)(aa) R0

(a)(ii)(bb) R0

 

(b) Yes. Deputy Minister Mr Bulelani Gratitude Magwanishe, Deputy Director-General: Manufacturing Enterprises, Mr Kgathatso Tlhakudi and Ms Vuyo Tlali, Chief Director: Manufacturing Enterprises travelled to China on 29 October – 01 November 2014

(b)(i) The delegation attended, and the Deputy Minister delivered an address at the 2014 World Investment Summit in Beijing (generally referred to as COFAIR). COFAIR 2014 was devoted to decrease or eliminate the information asymmetry between investors and investment attraction units, and create opportunities on initiatives for developers and investors in order to promote the worldwide optimal configuration on capital, project and resource. Such a platform is critical for the Department of Public Enterprises as it allows the department an opportunity to introduce new investors to the South African SOCs, and their capabilities.

(b)(ii)(aa) Total cost for the visit is R172, 102.07.

(b)(ii)(bb)

Official	Item	Cost	Totals
Deputy Minister Mr Magwanishe	Flight (Business)	R39, 525.00	R63, 092.14
	Accommodation	R12, 143.10
	S&T	R11, 424.04
DDG: Manufacturing Enterprises Mr Tlhakudi	Flight (Business)	R39, 525.00	R54, 611.81
	Accommodation	R12, 143.10
	S&T	R5943.71
Personal Assistant to the Minister, Ms Makhanya	Flight (Economy)	R23, 355.00	R41, 441.81
	Accommodation	R12, 143. 10
	S&T	R5943.71
All delegation	Car rental for the delegation	R12, 194.72	R12, 194.72
Total costs	R172, 102.07

(c) Yes. Ms Matsietsi Mokholo, Acting Director-General, Ms Jacky Molisane, Deputy Director-General: Strategic Partnerships and Mr Mzwandile Radebe, Chief Director: Intergovernmental and Stakeholder Relations travelled to China from 14 to 19 November 2014.

(c)(i) The purpose of the working visit was the formalization of the establishment of the SASAC/DPE Steering Committee and agree on the Plan of Action for the MOU signed on 03 December 2013. The team also went on the site visit to learn on the management of mega projects.

(c)(ii)(aa) The total cost for the visit is R159 020.21

(c)(ii)(bb)

Official	Item	Cost	Totals
DG Ms Mokholo – R37, 960.39	Flight (Business)	R35, 960.39	R56, 756.14
	Accommodation	R14, 627.44
	S&T	R6168.31
DDG: Strategic Partnerships Ms Molisane	Flight (Business)	R37, 960.39	R59, 245.25
	Accommodation	R14, 627.44
	S&T	R6657.42
Chief Director: Inter-Governmental and Stakeholder Relations Mr Radebe	Flight (Economy)	R10, 992.39	R29, 844.53
	Accommodation	R14, 627.44
	S&T	R6657.42
All delegation	Car rental for the delegation	R13, 174.29	R13, 174.29
Total costs	R159, 020.21

 

Reply:

(1) Eskom will continue executing the funding plan as approved and where there is a gap as a result of the NERSA decision, bridging finance will be sought.

(2) Eskom continues to drive cost containment programmes to drive efficiencies and is reviewing the Eskom business model to optimally manage the operations.

(3)(a) Privatisation of Eskom in any form is not an option which is being considered as it is not aligned with current Government policy direction.

(3)(b) Options of raising capital in a more sustainable manner (other than full or partial privatisation of Eskom Company) are being evaluated and will be tabled for consideration by the relevant stakeholders of Eskom.

 

Reply:

1. The then, Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology, which was split into two separate departments in 2002, owned the vessels, Susan Kruger and The Dias. The Robben Island Museum owns the vessel Sikhululekile.

(i)(aa) the vessels are owned by Government, (bb) the registration numbers of the companies are not required because the vessels are owned by Government, and (ii) all three vessels transport staff and tourist when operational.

   2. The Robben Island Museum does contract with private vessel owners to transport staff and tourists to Robben Island, namely:- Heritage Charters; Nauticat Charters; Southern Right Charters; Silver Buckle Trade 21 CC; Ferry Charters (Schooner Cruisers Pty Ltd); Waterfront Expeditions and Thembekile Maritime Services.

 

Reply:

I suggest the Honourable member to direct this questions to Minister of Home Affairs or Minister of Tourism.

 

Reply:

(1) Whether she has determined the staff complement required for the efficient operation of (a) public ordinary schools and (b) special needs school hostels; if not, when will such a determination be completed; if so, what is her determination in each case;

(1) (a) Norms and Standards for provisioning of school-based educators posts and support staff (administrative and grounds) are determined nationally in terms of the Post Provisioning Norms (PPN) and the policy on provisioning of support staff to schools. Both policies provides for the determination of post allocation based. mainly, on the number of learners. Therefore, allocation of posts based on the norms and standards will ensure that each school has the adequate number of posts for both educators and non-educators to enable it to operate efficiently.

(b) There is currently no national determination on the norms for staffing of special schools hostels. Each Provincial Education Department (PED) determines the norms and standards with regards to staffing. There is a process to develop comprehensive national norms and standards for the resourcing of special and full service schools. The provisioning for both professional and non-professional support staff is pan of the process.

(2) Whether posts required to operate a school hostel must be provided and funded by the relevant provincial department of education; if not, (a) why not and (b) how will these posts be funded; if so, what posts are currently being provided and funded;

(a) Where norms and standards are determined, such posts must be funded by the PED in line with the provincial norms and standards. information has been requested from all PEDs and a full response will be provided once the information is received.

(3) Whether posts at school hostels are differently graded according to responsibility or skill level; if not, why not; if so, what arc the relevant details;

(3) As indicated above, the norms and standards for provisioning of personnel in hostels is determined at provincial level. information on provision and post levels has been requested from PEDs and will be provided as soon as it is received.

(4) Whether district officials are required to monitor conditions at school hostels; if not, why not; if so, what are the requirements of such monitoring?

(4) Yes, District Officials are required to monitor conditions at school hostels as part of their monitoring of schools.

School hostels are monitored in line with the Department of Basic Education Guidelines for the provision of boarding facilities in public ordinary schools and Provincial Education Department Hostel Policies for Public Ordinary Schools.

Reply:

1. (b) See Table 1 below.

(c) See Table 1 below.

 

2.(a)(i)(ii) See Table 1 below.

(b) See Table 1 below.

 

(3) (a) Yes;

(b) Yes, see Table 2 below.

TABLE 1

Seven (7) SAPS Clusters within eThekwini Municipality: Durban Central, Chatsworth, Brighton Beach, Pinetown, Phoenix, Umlazi and Inanda.
CLUSTER	DURBAN CENTRAL
Date of Operation	2015/05/05 – 2015/05/06
Focus Area of Operation	Point
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	No cost - members worked for time due
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of drugs	03	03
Trespassing	08	08

Date of Operation	2015/05/05 - 2015/05/06
Focus Area of Operation	Durban CBD & Taxi Ranks
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	No costs – members worked flexi hours
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Illegal Foreign Nationals	36	36
Non Compliance 2nd Hand Goods Act	18	18

Date of Operation	2015/05/21 - 2015/05/22
Focus Area of Operation	Durban CBD & Taxi Ranks
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	No costs – members worked flexi hours
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of drugs	02	02
Road traffic act	21	21
Illegal Foreign Nationals	09	09
Assault common	01	01
Malicious Damage to Property	01	01

Date of Operation	2015/05/28 – 2015/05/29
Focus Area of Operation	Durban CBD & Taxi Ranks
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	No costs – members worked flexi hours
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of drugs	02	02
Illegal Foreign Nationals	07	07
Possessions of dangerous weapon	01	01

Date of Operation	2015/06/11 – 2015/06/12
Focus Area of Operation	Point
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	No cost – members worked for time due
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of drugs	04	04
Trespassing	13	13

Date of Operation	2015/06/25
Focus Area of Operation	Durban CBD & Taxi Ranks
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	No costs – members worked flexi hours
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of drugs	02	02
Illegal Foreign Nationals	09	09

Date of Operation	2015/07/17
Focus Area of Operation	Durban CBD & Taxi Ranks
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	No costs – members worked flexi hours
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of drugs	01	01
Wanted for the possession and or use of depended producing substances (Max ID)	04	04

Date of Operation	2015/07/23 - 2015/07/24
Focus Area of Operation	Point
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	No cost – members worked for time due
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of drugs	02	02
Illegal Foreign Nationals	11	11
Contravention Regulation 26 Sub Section 88(e) of Local Authorities Act, Act 19 of 1974. Loitering for the purpose of Prostitution	06	06

CLUSTER	CHATSWORTH
Date of Operation	2015/05/08 2015/05/14 2015/05/15 2015/05/20 2015/06/05 2015/06/08 2015/06/19 2015/07/03
Focus Area of Operation	2015/05/08 (Bayview, Bellair, Mariannhill) 2015/05/14 (Lamontville) 2015/05/15 (Bellair) 2015/05/20 (Chatsworth) 2015/06/05 (Bellair) 2015/06/08 (Bellair) 2015/06/19 (Bellair) 2015/07/03 (Chatsworth)
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	Bayview: R48 000-00 Bellair: R50 250-00 Chatsworth: R49 000-00 Kwandengezi: R32 250-00 Lamontville: R54 500-00 Mariannhill: R64 250-00
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Bayview (2015/05/08)
Contravention of the Domestic Violence Act	01	01
Possession of dagga	01	01
Dealing in liquor	02	02
Illegal Foreign Nationals	12	12
Mariannhill (2015/05/08)
Illegal Foreign Nationals	56	56
Bellair (2015/05/08)
House Breaking and Theft	01	01
Bellair (2015/05/14)
Assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm	02	02
Possession of Drugs	04	04
Lamontville (2015/05/14)
Illegal Foreign Nationals	03	03
Possession of dagga	01	01
Dealing in liquor	01	01
Bellair (2015/06/05)
Possession of drugs	02	02
Possession of suspected Stolen Property (Sect 36 of the Criminal Procedure Act, Act 51 of 1977)	03	03
Bellair (2015/06/08)
Possession of drugs	02	02
Bellair (2015/06/19)
Possession of drugs	02	02
Chatsworth (2015/05/20)
Possession of cocaine	02	02
Possession of heroine	03	03
Possession of dagga	01	01
Possession of rock cocaine	01	01
Possession of dangerous weapons	01	01
Illegal Foreign Nationals	02	02
Chatsworth (2015/07/03)
Contravention of Section 2 of the Camping Act, Act 57/2003	75	75

CLUSTER	BRIGHTON BEACH
Date of Operation	2015/06/27
Focus Area of Operation	Wentworth
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	R 87 385.86
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Dealing in dagga	01	01
Possession of dagga	02	02

CLUSTER	PINETOWN
Date of Operation	2015/07/10
Focus Area of Operation	Pinetown
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	No cost to the State. All members worked normal hours.
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of dagga	04	04
Possession of woonga	01	01
Possession of heroin	01	01
Theft	01	01
Illegal Foreign Nationals	05	05
Drinking in public	01	01
Urinating in public	01	01

CLUSTER	PHOENIX CLUSTER
Date of Operation	2015/05/12
Focus Area of Operation	Phoenix, Tongaat, Verulam
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	No cost to the State. All members worked normal hours.
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of dagga	03	03

Date of Operation	2015/06/02
Focus Area of Operation	Phoenix, Tongaat, Verulam
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	No cost to the State. All members worked normal hours.
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of dagga	01	01
Possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition	01	01
Possession of heroin	01	01
Possession of illegal cigarettes	01	01

CLUSTER	UMLAZI CLUSTER
Date of Operation	2015-04-30 2015-05-08 2015-05-29 2015-06-13 2015-07-03 2015-07-09/10 2015-07-17 2015-07-23
Focus Area of Operation	Umlazi Glebe lands hostel and Umlazi sections; Isipingo CBD, Malukazi and Prospecton; (iii) Kwamakhutha areas; (iv) Folweni areas; (v) Amanzimtoti areas, Umbumbulu Areas, Umkomaas and Bhekithemba SAPS areas Ngonyameni and Umlazi sections
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	Operations are conducted utilizing members on duty with no additional cost to the State.
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of Unlicensed Firearm	03	03
Kidnapping	05	05
Illegal Foreign Nationals	54	54
Possession of Dagga	15	15
Dealing in liquor without license	24	24
Assault with the intend to cause grievous bodily harm	33	33
House breaking and theft	06	06
Theft	10	10
Armed Robbery	04	04
Attempted Murder	03	03
Possession of Dangerous weapon	03	03
Drunken Driving	09	09
Murder	04	04
Contravention of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996	12	12
Malicious damage to property	02	02
Contravention of Section 11 of the eThekwini Municipality Informal Trading By Law, 2014	08	08

CLUSTER	INANDA CLUSTER
Date of Operation	2015-05-01 18:00 TO 02:00
Focus Area of Operation	Inanda and KwaMashu
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	+- R260 000
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of Dagga	19	19
Illegal Foreign Nationals	04	04
Reckless and Negligent Driving	02	02
Dealing in Liquor	06	06
Use of Vehicle without owner’s consent	01	01
Possession of Dangerous Weapons	04	04

Date of Operation	2015-05-16 20:00 to 04:00
Focus Area of Operation	Inanda and KwaMashu
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	+- R150 000
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of Dagga	04	04
Dealing in Liquor	06	06
Possession of Dangerous Weapons	02	02

Date of Operation	2015-07-17 20:00 TO 04:00
Focus Area of Operation	Inanda and KwaMashu
Estimate Cost of Operation (Including external role players cost)	+- R50 000
Arrests
Offence	Number of arrests	Number of persons charged
Possession of Dagga	01	01
Dealing in Liquor	06	06
Illegal Foreign Nationals	02	02
Drunken Driving	02	02

TABLE 2

CLUSTER	CHATSWORTH
Date(s) of Operation	2015/05/08
	2015/06/20
	2015/06/03

CLUSTER	PHOENIX
Date(s) of Operation	2015/05/12
	2015/06/02

Reply:

(1)(a) No, SAPS is providing protection to the Minister of Social Development.

(1)(b) No.

(1)(c) No.

(2) This question can best be responded to by SASSA.

Reply:

(1) The number of public service employees completed officials training programmes on the procedures, regulations and legislation regarding the management of discipline and incapacity issues in the workplace in (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 financial years were included in the Annual Report of the Public Administration Leadership Academy and the National School of Government tabled in Parliament (iii) the auditing process on the 2014-2015 figures has not been completed, this figures will be included in the National School of Government 2014-2015 Annual Report to Parliament.

(2) The National School of Government is in contacts with the South African Qualifications Authority, Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, Department of Public Service and Administration, and the Public Service Sector Education and Training Assurer for accreditation of its training programmes, a list of accredited training programme will be released once this process is completed.

(3) The Department of Public Service and Administration has developed a pool of expert to assist departments in relation to management of discipline, review of the policies to improve capacity of public servants to meet the requirements of the National Development Plan are at an advance stage, when completed, public servants will be required to undergo through these training programmes.

 

Reply:

1. The SAPS has not specifically assigned the Tactical Response Team as the specified Company’s private security guards for the distribution of its product for the past two years.

The SAPS has different Task Teams comprising different SAPS Units to deal with specific crime threats and patterns, including the robbery of trucks. The operations of these Task Teams are guided by the available intelligence, modus operandi and crime patterns.

2. The SAPS protects all people of South Africa and execute its Constitutional mandate without fear or favour.

(3) The SAPS does not have a policy position for a specified company. The SAPS does its work in accordance with Section 205(3) of the Constitution which is applicable to all people of South Africa.

(4) No investigation was instituted against any member of the SAPS.

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

Reply:

There were interventions put in place in the Compensation Fund to address the shortcomings; therefore it was premature to take drastic steps before assessing the full impact of the interventions.

Reply:

1. PetroSA will declare a substantial loss of approximately R15 billion for the financial year ending 31 March 2015.

In discharging its fiduciary duty, the Board of Directors of PetroSA resolved to conduct an investigation into the causes of the substantial loss and PetroSA's poor performance as well as the role played by PetroSA's executive team including the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), the Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) and the Vice President – Upstream in relation thereto. The Board of Directors formed the prima facie view that PetroSA's poor financial performance was, at least in part, attributable to the three executives given their role, duties and responsibilities as employees of PetroSA.

2. The investigation is currently still in progress. It was envisaged that the investigation would be completed within a period of approximately two months. At this stage, it is anticipated that the investigation will be completed towards the end of August. In light of the fact that the investigation is still underway, no results are available.

Reply:

I have together with the Executive agreed about how the National Development Plan (NDP) will be implemented as a result Vision 2030 that has been translated into the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) 2014-2019 as the first 5-year implementation plan. This has informed the development of 5-year Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans of all government departments, as well as the allocation of resources from the National Fiscus.

Government departments have produced quarterly progress on the implementation of the MTSF 2014-2019 for Q1, Q2 and Q3 of 2014/15, which have been tabled before and considered by the Executive. The Deputy President as part of the Executive is involved in the implementation and monitoring of the NDP Vision 2030 and the MTSF 2014-2019.

Reply:

The policy adjustment process is not yet completed.

Reply:

I sign all official and executive documents personally.

Reply:

The GFIP e-toll system comprises a number of components, only certain of which are regulated by the legislation referred to. In the case of the camera equipment installed on the GFIP system, this equipment complies with the technical requirements of SANS 1795, Part 5 on data capturing and recording devices for road traffic law enforcement.

With regard to other equipment used and in the absence of specific technical regulations, this matter is being handled by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) in terms of the legal Metrology Act of 1973.

The CEO of the NRCS will set requirements and conditions for use of the equipment in terms of section 22 of the Legal Metrology Act.

It must further be noted that SANRAL has a classification system in place for the motor vehicles and a representation procedure for users who wish to query the classification of a motor vehicle for a specific transaction. In the event that there is any dispute regarding the classification of the vehicle and having regard to the representation procedure already applied by SANRAL, the actual size of the vehicle (length, width and height) may be verified by having regard to the specifications as provided by the vehicle manufacturer.

Reply:

(a)  The Department of Energy has carefully factored in the relevant government policies in preparation for rollout of the nuclear new build including the requirements of the National Development Plan(NDP) and Integrated Resource Plan 2010-2030 (IRP 2010-2030).

(b) The IRP2010-2030 provides a schedule to start commission the nuclear power plants from 2023 to 2030. The Department of Energy has identified a government State Owned Entity as an Implementing Agent for the nuclear new build programme. The Implementing Agent will work out specific detailed implementation plans to rollout the programme.

(c) South Africa has signed the Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with Nuclear Vendor countries (USA, South Korea, China, France and Russia). The Department of Energy has tabled these IGAs to Parliament for deliberations and ratification. The Department awaits feedback from the Portfolio Energy Committee on this matter.

Reply:

The Nuclear New Build Programme Funding requirement is being discussed within National Treasury.

Reply:

 

1. At this point transfer is the best solution
2. No, reason being no misconduct has been established.

Reply:

1. The station has conducted ten (10) operations in the 2014/15 financial year as per below dates and there were six (6) illegal taverns and/ or shebeens identified:

28/03/2015, 15/05/2014, 22/12/2014, 03/07/2014, 26/01/2015, 24/07/2014, 27/09/2014, 26/09/2014, 24/10/2014 and 25/10/2014

2. During the operation there were five (5) arrests and five (5) persons charged for dealing in liquor without a license, Chatsworth CAS 618/03/2015 Manufacturing Liquor without a Licence, Chatsworth CAS 490/06/2014 Selling Liquor without Licence, Chatsworth CAS 529/06/2014 Selling Liquor without a Licence, Chatsworth CAS 52/06/2014 Selling Liquor without a Licence, Chatsworth CAS 531/06/2014 Failing to comply with conditions of Licence.

3.  The convictions secured for during the operation were two(2) Chatsworth CAS 490/06/2014, CAS 531/06/2014 and two(2) withdrawn, Chatsworth CAS 529/06/2014 and 52/06/2014.

 

Reply:

1. During the first half of 2015, PetroSA representatives had exploratory discussions with James Street Capital Partners (JSCP). In these exploratory discussions JSCP expressed an interest in partnering with PetroSA in the trading function of the business. In the three meetings held with JSCP representatives, PetroSA outlined the workings of its procurement policy and procedures, and the requirement to always adhere to these. The discussions with JSCP never materialised into any agreements.
2. No agreements were concluded with JSCP.
3. There are no ongoing discussions with JSCP.
4. PetroSA policies require the National Oil Company to perform a due-diligence probe on the company that is presenting a proposal. The policies also stipulate that such potential partners need to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. In the case of JSCP, their proposal could not be progressed as the process of verification was never finalised.

Reply:

	Claims Processed between 2010 and 2015
Year	Claims Registered	No of Medical Payments	No of claims Paid
2010/2011	215 493	868 284	329 091
2011/2012	141 437	824 924	205 150
2012/2013	196 509	934 834	325 981
2013/2014	310 710	1 817 383	304 234

Reply:

The Minister for Public Service and Administration (MPSA) is not a custodian of the Employment Equity Act, (Act 55 of 1998). Compliance with the Employment Equity Act, Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) falls under the purview of the Minister of Labour who receives periodic compliance reports from all employers in the country, including state organs, much of the information requested in this question concerns compliance with the EEA. Therefore, the Minister of Labour is in a better position to reply to this question.

Reply:

Yes, Denel will distribute copies of said book to the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises, at the tabling of its Annual Report 2014/15.

Reply:

The responses below are for previously asked question 1192 from 1 – 2 and were sourced from the National Education Collaboration Framework (NECT).

1. (a)

The NECT is a Trust founded on the basis of the Trust Law. It is a public benefit organisation with the primary objective to improve the quality of schooling and systems for monitoring and supporting schools. The NECT is guided by the Education Collaboration Framework (ECF) which is a blueprint for partnership between government and other social partners which aims to:

• influence and support the implementation of government’s education reform;
• increase the effectiveness, value for money and sustainability of private sector social investment in education; and
• improve educational outcomes.

The names of the trustees are provided below in line with the stakeholder categories:

Business (Business Leadership South Africa): Sizwe Nxasana (Chairman), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FirstRand Limited; Mark Lamberti, CEO of Imperial Holding; and Futhi Mtoba, TeachSA

Government: Minister AM Motshekga, MP and Acting Director-General, Mr SG Padayachee

Unions: Nkosana Dolopi, South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) Deputy Secretary-General and Basil Manuel, NAPTOSA President

Civil Society: Prof Brian Figaji

Chief Executive Officer: Godwin Khosa

The following managers are officials comprising the NECT:

The CEO, two (2) Education Specialists, the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), the Office Manager, two secondees, four trainees and three administrators.

(1)(b)

The NECT is governed by the Trust Deed and its various committee charters. The NECT has procurement policies as well as staff manuals that govern the conduct and the operations of the NECT.

EXCO Members: Sizwe Nxasana (chairperson), Mark Lamberti, Futhi Mtoba, Nkosana Dolopi, Minister AM Motshekga, MP; Acting Director-General, Mr SG Padayachee

Audit and Risk Committee: Sizwe Nxasana, Mark Lamberti, Futhi Mtoba (Chairperson), Nkosana Dolopi, Minister AM Motshekga, MP

1. (c) (i) (ii)

See attached Excel spreadsheet Annexure A on meetings held.

2(a) (i) (ii) (iii)

The terms of reference of the NECT are set out in the Education Collaboration Framework (ECF) which draws from Chapter 9 of the National Development Plan (NDP) and the Education Action Plan 2014: Towards the Realisation of Schooling 2019. The ECF was drafted out of consultations involving over 100 role-players in education from a cross-section of education stakeholders. It was launched by the then Deputy President, Mr Motlanthe, at the Presidential Guesthouse on 16 July 2013. The plans and targets for 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 are set out in the Interim Integrated Report published in December 2014, that can be downloaded from www.nect.org.za.

Reply:

1. (a) the undertaking was to further development the project,

(b) the amount spent was R2.2million.

2. (a) No, funding was stopped because the project did not achieve certain required conditions.

(b) funding ceased during May 2009.

3. The matter was reported to the Commercial Crimes Unit for Investigation.

4. The CEF internal investigation commenced towards end of 2010 and was finalized in 2011. The matter was immediately reported to the National Prosecuting Authority after being considered internally.