Questions and Replies
11 August 2015 - NW2273
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
(a) Do all labour inspectors have access to the necessary equipment to conduct their inspections properly and (b) what is her department doing to adequately capacitate the labour inspectors who do not have access to the necessary equipment?
Reply:
(a) Yes
(b) The Department makes provision for the procurement of the necessary or required equipment.
11 August 2015 - NW2355
Volmink, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Health
(1)For each provincial department of health, (a) who signs off on the (i) tenders and (ii) payments for medication and (b)(i) which pharmaceutical companies are used and (ii) why; (2) with regard to the current medicine shortages, what (a) are the details of each case where the shortages are due to procurement issues and (b) went wrong in each case; (3) whether any of the medicine shortages were due or in part due to acquiring medicines that were not affordable; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) how does his department ensure that the acquisition of medicines is financially viable?
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.
11 August 2015 - NW1489
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What number of (i) financial, (ii) forensic and/or (iii) other investigations that were commissioned by his department have been completed since 1 April 2013 and (b) in each case, what are the relevant details on the (i) investigation including a synopsis of the facts and findings of each case, (ii) persons or third parties responsible for each investigation, (iii) total cost to date of each investigation and (iv) appropriate steps taken against officials and third parties implicated of wrongdoing in the findings of the investigations?
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2615
Davis, Mr GR to ask the President of the Republic
Has he granted a certain person (name and details furnished) a presidential pardon in terms of section 84(2)(j) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996; if so, (a) on what date was the presidential pardon granted and (b) what facts were considered in arriving at the decision to pardon the specified person?
Reply:
No pardon has been granted to the individual in question.
11 August 2015 - NW2742
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
Does the Chief Financial Officer of the Unemployment Insurance Fund have a turnaround strategy for the Compensation Fund and (b) what does the plan entail?
Reply:
- 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.
- 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.
NW3173E
11 August 2015 - NW2629
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 2395 on 6 July 2015, the requested information is now available; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will the information become available; if so, what are the relevant details of the requested information?
Reply:
Yes, the requested information is now available. Please see the reply to Question in Parliament number 2395.
11 August 2015 - NW2599
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)With regard to Terenure Extension 79 Portion 270 of the Farm Zuurfontein 33-IR in Gauteng, (a) when did her department sell the land, (b) what was the selling price and (c) to whom was the land sold; (2) given that all the government schools in the area are overcrowded, what was the justification for selling the land; (3) considering that a 1000 housing units are to be built on the specified piece of land, has her department conducted any study as to where all the children living there will attend school; if not, why not; if so, which schools will be accommodating these children? NW2974E
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2705
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether (a) she, (b) her Deputy Minister and (c) any officials in her 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:
(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 |
11 August 2015 - NW2758
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
1.Does his Department own the vessels (a) Susan Kruger; (b) The Dias and (c) Sikhululekile; if not (i) what is the (aa) name and (bb) registration number of the company that owns each specified vessel and (ii) which vessels transport staff and tourists to Robben Island; 2. Does his Department contract with private vessel owners to transport staff and tourists to Robben Island; if so, what are the names of the private vessel owners?
Reply:
- 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.
11 August 2015 - NW1830
Lovemore, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)How many persons are employed as (a) provincial office officials, (b)(i) district or (ii) circuit officials working in (aa) an administrative position or (bb) a psycho-social or special needs support position, (c) educators in schools and (d) support staff in schools in each provincial education department; (2) whether any guideline exists for the ratio of learners to (a)(i) provincial and/or (ii) district employees and (b) psycho-social or special needs support staff; if not, (aa) why not and (bb) what guideline does she utilise to determine whether provincial education budgets for compensation of employees are being allocated efficiently; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2050E
Reply:
- How many persons are employed as (a) provincial office officials, (b)(i) district or (ii) circuit officials working in (aa) an administrative position or (bb) a psycho-social or special needs support position, (c) educators in schools and (d) support staff in schools in each provincial education department.
Response:
PROVINCE |
(a) Provincial Office (staff) |
(b) (i) District Office (staff) |
(b) (ii) (aa) Administrative posts at District |
(b) (ii) (bb) Psycho-social/ special needs posts at schools |
(c) Educators at schools |
(d) Support staff at schools |
Total |
LIMPOPO |
628 |
1 041 |
1 723 |
0 |
52 155 |
2 130 |
57 677 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
|||||||
GAUTENG |
1 408 |
17 728 |
16 275 |
3 374 |
54 226 |
4 966 |
97 977 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
814 |
2 822 |
373 |
87 876 |
13 087 |
104 972 |
|
WESTERN CAPE |
869 |
573 |
- |
107 |
30 818 |
7 147 |
39 514 |
EASTERN CAPE |
790 |
3 532 |
- |
60 |
53 950 |
5 648 |
63 980 |
FREE STATE |
746 |
1 444 |
- |
86 |
21 403 |
4 838 |
28 517 |
MPUMALANGA |
478 |
785 |
162 |
9 |
30 058 |
5 122 |
36 614 |
NORTH WEST |
850 |
899 |
- |
749 |
24 260 |
2 986 |
29 744 |
TOTAL |
6 583 |
28 824 |
18 160 |
4 758 |
354 746 |
45 924 |
458 995 |
NOTE: All figures indicated as received from Provincial Education Departments’(PED).
2. (a)(i) No, there is no guideline for the ratio of learners to provincial employees.
(ii) No, there is no guideline for the ratio of learners to district employees.
(b) Yes, there is a guideline for the ratio of learners to psycho-social or special needs support staff.
(aa) Different norms apply for determining staffing at various levels. Staffing at provincial and district level is determined in terms of conventional methods of determining organisational structures and post establishments which consider the nature and magnitude of the work using work study and job evaluation. These are not based on the number of learners. In addition, the Department has developed the Policy on Organisation, Roles and Responsibilities of Districts (GG No. 36324) which provides for norms to take into account the extent of support the schools require based on distances travelled and poverty ranking.
The Department is currently developing comprehensive norms and standards for resourcing of full service and special schools, which will include provisioning of professional and other support staff to schools. The existing norms on provisioning of professional support staff to schools that are based on learner numbers or ratios provide only for the provisioning of a therapist and senior posts at schools.
(bb) The ‘Technical Guidelines (including the Guidelines for Costing and Budgeting for Compensation of Employees) for the Preparation of Expenditure Estimates for the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)’ annually published by the National Treasury are used to guide the allocation of budgets for compensation of employees.
11 August 2015 - NW2595
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether, with reference to the Minister of Social Development’s replies to questions 115 and 116 on 17 March 2015 and 9 March 2015, respectively, and in light of his responsibility for the protection of whistleblowers and any citizen who may experience a threat against his or her life, he is aware that the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) was providing close protection services to the (a) staff members of SASSA, (b) the Minister of Social Development’s spokesperson and (c) spokesperson’s children; if so, (2) on what statutory provisions and/or regulations could SASSA rely to provide the specified services?
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2555
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether, in view of the allegations that a certain company (name furnished) enjoys police protection and that the Tactical Response Team of the SA Police Service (SAPS) has been specially assigned as the specified company’s private security guards for the distribution of its product for the past two years, he can provide detailed information on the reasons why the specified company is allegedly receiving special treatment and police protection which is not received by other competitors in the market; (2) why does the SAPS allegedly protect the specified company that is alleged to be involved in tax evasion and illicit financial flows which has a negative impact on the country’s tax base; (3) what is his policy position on the alleged protection of the specified company by the SAPS Tactical Response Team being equivalent to the privatisation of this SAPS unit as it was during the apartheid era when the former SA Police was also used for purposes other than the protection of its citizens; (4) whether he has instituted an investigation into these allegations; if so, (a) who was found to be responsible and (b) what steps did he take to deal with the perpetrators?
Reply:
- 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.
11 August 2015 - NW2743
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
Why has she waited so many years before taking drastic steps to address the shortcomings of the Compensation Fund?
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.
11 August 2015 - NW813
Lekota, Mr M to ask the President of the Republic
(1) Whether he has given clear directions to the National Executive that the National Development Plan (NDP) was to be implemented in its entirety and that particular attention was to be given to correcting and remedying the weaknesses that were identified in the NDP as impacting negatively on growth and on job creation; if not, why not; if so, what are the (a) outcomes and (b) relevant details thereof; (2) Whether he was willing to charge the Deputy President, who played an integral role in the production of the NDP, to drive its implementation across all areas of the Government; if not, why not; if so, what are the (a) outcomes and (b) relevant details thereof?
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2627
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 2393 on 6 July 2015, all the requested information is now available; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will the information become available; if so, what are the details of the information so requested?
Reply:
Question 2393 has been replied to and the requested information was provided.
11 August 2015 - NW1246
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the President of the Republic
(1)Is a digital representation of his signature used in circumstances where he is unable to personally sign official documents; (2) are any other government officials empowered to sign documents on his behalf; if so, what are the (a) names and (b) positions of the specified officials?
Reply:
I sign all official and executive documents personally.
11 August 2015 - NW2744
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
(1)Why did she transfer a certain person (details furnished) from the Compensation Fund without first instituting disciplinary proceedings against the specified person; (2) will disciplinary proceedings still be initiated against the specified person; if not, why not?
Reply:
- At this point transfer is the best solution
- No, reason being no misconduct has been established.
11 August 2015 - NW2636
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
Whether, given the fact that the Public Service already broadly reflects the national demographics of the country, he will consider scrapping affirmative action in the Public Service; if not, (a) why not and (b) which constitutional provisions are still forcing the Government to enforce affirmative action, when the requirement that the Public Service should broadly reflect the national demographics has already been achieved; if so, what are the relevant details?
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2626
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Ms k Steyn [DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:
With regard to the current drought in South Africa, (a) which regions have been declared drought areas, (b) what assistance is his department currently providing to affected farmers, (c) what are the details of (i) current and (ii) projected losses to the agricultural sector as a result of the brought, (d) what impact does this drought have an the country's food security and je) aside from any assistance provided to farmers, what other steps is his department taking to minimise the impact of this drought? NW3001E
Reply:
(a) Requests for declaration were submitted to the relevant Provincial Disaster Management Centers (PDMCs) by the Provincial Departments of Agriculture as declaration of state disaster is a competency of the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCOG) as per the Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002). The role of sector departments is to make requests and submissions to DCOG regarding declarations, The declarations are made available through Government Gazette.
(b)The drought reports were submitted to relevant Provincial Disaster Management Centres (PDMCs) by the Provincial Departments of Agriculture for the declaration of state of disaster as well as funding requests to National Treasury as per the procedure prescribed in the Disaster Management Act (57 of 2002). Government continues to consult with relevant stakeholders since Disaster Risk Management is a shared responsibility. Furthermore "is DAFF continues Io assist in terms of the Disaster Management Act (Act57 of 2002) through the dissemination of Agrometeorological Advisories for prevention and mitigation of disaster risks. Drought assessments continue to undertaken to monitor the conditions by both Provincial Department and DAFF as well as provided advisories to farming communities.
Attached please find here: Question Continued
11 August 2015 - NW2342
Lovemore, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 1192 on 18 May 2015, (a) why could she not provide the details required in paragraphs (1) and (2) of the question, given that her department provides the majority of the funding for the National Education Collaboration Trust and (b) what are the relevant details as requested?
Reply:
The responses below are for previously asked question 1192 from 1 – 2 and were sourced from the National Education Collaboration Framework (NECT).
- (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
- (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.
11 August 2015 - NW2670
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Energy
(1)With reference to her reply to question 1821 on 9 June 2015, what (a) were the relevant details of the undertaking between the Central Energy Fund (CEF) and Lesedi Biogas and (b) amount of funding was given to Lesedi Biogas; (2) was the funding to the Lesedi Biogas project stopped due to actual or suspected fraud; if so, (a) when did the CEF become aware of the suspected or actual fraud and (b) when did the funding to this project cease; (3) what (a) steps did the CEF take to recover the funds given to Lesedi Biogas and (b) amount was (i) recovered and (ii) lost; (4) why was the Lesedi Biogas matter only reported to the National Prosecuting Authority in March 2012? NW3101E
Reply:
- (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.
11 August 2015 - NW2578
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Police
(1)(a) How many operations targeting (i) illegal taverns and/or (ii) shebeens were carried out by the Phoenix Police Station in the 2014-15 financial year and (b) on which dates; (2) (a) what is the total number of arrests that were made, (b) how many persons were charged and (c) for which offences in each case; (3) how many convictions have been secured against operators of (a) illegal taverns and/or (b) shebeens in terms of the Liquor Act, Act 59 of 2003?
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2711
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Energy
Whether (a) she, (b) her Deputy Minister and (c) any officials in her 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, Deputy Minister and officials have travelled to China. The details will be specified as soon as the information is available.
11 August 2015 - NW2393
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Police
(1)With reference to Operation Fiela, since its inception, (a) how many operations have been conducted and (b) in which (i) cities and (ii) areas; (2) how many suspects have been (a) arrested and (b) released (i) on bail and/or (ii) due to no charges being pressed; (3) in respect of each suspect still under detention, where are the specified suspects being detained; (4) how many cases (a) are currently pending before court and/or (b) have resulted in conviction as a result of the specified operation; (5) how many (a) illegal firearms, (b) weapons and (c) illegal narcotics have been confiscated as a result of the specified operation?
Reply:
- 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.
11 August 2015 - NW2564
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Energy
Whether, with reference to her reply to oral question 146 on 10 June 2015, she will make available all the studies referred to in her reply; if not, why not; if so, when?
Reply:
The studies will be used to inform government’s decision process for procurement of the Nuclear New Build Programme.
11 August 2015 - NW2685
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
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:
(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
11 August 2015 - NW2561
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
With reference to her reply to question 1622 on 26 May 2015, (a) are there currently railway lines available to transport coal from the mines in Waterberg to the power stations in Mpumalanga, (b) how many trucks in respect of each day will Eskom require to transport coal from the mines in Waterberg to the power stations in Mpumalanga and (c) what has been her assessment of the impact of the specified additional trucks on our already heavy congested roads?
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2672
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Energy
(1)With reference to the audit report completed for and on behalf of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) by Ms. Joubert, the chief auditor for CEF, relating to the Lesedi Biogas Project, has the specified report been made available to the Auditor-General; (2) (a) who was the accounting officer instructed by the CEF to ensure that the Lesedi Biogas matter was reported to the appropriate bodies, (b) what documents were sent to the (i) Auditor-General, (ii) Department of Public Service and Administration and (iii) Public Service Commission; (3) why has the CEF failed to take the necessary steps in terms of section 86 of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999; (4) with reference to the two executives implicated in the Lesedi Biogas matter who are leaving the CEF, were post termination hearings held as stated in the Labour Relations Act, Act 66 of 1995; if not, why not? NW3103E
Reply:
- Yes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
11 August 2015 - NW2567
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Energy
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 1968 on 19 June 2015, the Independent Power Producer Office is accountable to her department; if so, when will she answer question 1968 as originally submitted?
Reply:
The IPP Office is funded by fees collected from prospective bidders.
11 August 2015 - NW2274
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
(a) What proposals for the revision of planning models for the inspection of valid work permits have been completed by her department, (b) how do these propose to protect vulnerable workers and (c)(i) when and (ii) where will it be published? NW2634E
Reply:
- The Department of Labour does not have a planning model for the inspection of valid work permits as this is a legislative responsibility of the Department of the Home Affairs and South African Police.
- In its normal work aligned with granting of work permits the Department of Labour mere conducts inspections at work places to determine compliance with prescribed conditions of employment. Furthermore the Department notifies the Department of Home Affairs should it discover employees without valid work permits.
- (i) N/A and (ii) N/A
11 August 2015 - NW2597
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What is the name of the officer who is currently under investigation for three alleged cases of police brutality (details furnished), (b) what are the reasons for not placing the specified officer on special leave and (c) who is conducting the specified investigation; (2) whether the SA Police Service has taken any measures to ensure that the specified police officer will not try to (a) influence the investigation and/or (b) intimidate witnesses while on duty?
Reply:
- 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.
07 August 2015 - NW2634
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether, in light of South Africa’s international and domestic legal obligations, a court order for the arrest of president Omar al-Bashir of the Sudan for genocide was at any stage issued in terms of the legislation which grants the International Criminal Court jurisdiction in South Africa; if not, why not: if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Minister wishes to inform the Honorable member that at the time the original genocide warrant was issued by the International Criminal Court in July 2010 against President Al Bashir, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development received confirmation from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) that the second warrant relating to genocide charge and accompanying statements had been dispatched but that it had not been received at the Department for processing.
Following the receipt of this Parliamentary question, the Department has since forwarded a request to DIRCO urging them to obtain confirmation from South Africa’s Mission in The Hague of the specific date upon which the original genocide warrant was transmitted to DIRCO for onward transmission to DOJCD. The Department therefore awaits a response in this regard from our Mission in The Hague.
As there had been difficulty locating the whereabouts of the original genocide warrant, the Magistrate’s Court for the District of Pretoria has not as yet been seized with the task of endorsing and ultimately issuing the second warrant against President Al Bashir for crimes of genocide for which he has been indicted by the International Criminal Court on 12 July 2010.
07 August 2015 - NW2703
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
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:
(a) Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi and (c) the officials of the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) travelled to China in the 2014-15 financial year on two occasions, See details below.
A. 2014 China Mining Congress and Expo (Tianjin-Beijing, 21 - 22 October 2014)
(i) The purpose of the visit:
China Mining is a standing item on the international promotional programme of the DMR. Minister Ramatlhodi led the Department’s participation in 2014. The DMR has participated in the past five sessions of China Mining, including the 2014-15 financial year. The assessment is that it will continue doing so, because the Conference offers South Africa an opportunity to engage with the investment community in the mining sector and to promote the country as a top mining investment destination.
The following officials provided support to the Minister: Dr T. Ramontja (DG Mineral Resources); J. Raphela (DDG Mineral Regulation); P. Mabelebele (Media Liaison Officer); and R. Motau (PA to the Minister).
(ii) (aa) total cost and (bb) breakdown of costs of the visit:
Accommodation |
R 89 149.24 |
Air travel |
R 276 307.00 |
TOTAL |
R 365 456.24 |
B. Kimberly Process Certification Scheme
South Africa is a founding member of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in 2003, aimed at preventing trade of conflict diamonds:
- Plenary Meeting (Guangzhou, 10 - 14 November 2014)
(i) The purpose of the visit: The KP Plenary is the highest decision body of the scheme. Minister Ramatlhodi travelled to China as part of the country’s standing obligation. The following officials provided support to the Minister: Dr T. Ramontja (DG Mineral Resources); R. Muthige (DD Mineral Policy); and T. Sekaya (Assistant PA to the Minister).
(ii) (aa) total cost and (bb) breakdown of costs of the visit:
Accommodation |
R 169 285.91 |
Air travel |
R 159 636.56 |
Ground transportation |
R 40 300.33 |
Total cost |
R 369 222.80 |
- Intersessional Meeting (Shanghai, 9 - 12 June 2014)
(i) The purpose of the visit: The Intersessional Meeting is implementing structure of decisions taken at the highest decision body of the scheme, KP Plenary. The DMR participated in this Meeting as part of the country’s standing obligation. One DMR official attended the KP Intersessional Meeting: R. Muthige (DD Mineral Policy).
(ii) (aa) total cost and (bb) breakdown of costs of the visit:
Accommodation |
R 36 200.00 |
Air travel |
R 27 000.00 |
Total cost |
R 63 200.00 |
(b) Deputy Minister Godfrey Oliphant did not travel to China in the 2014-15 financial year.
Approved/not approved
Adv N.A Ramatlhodi
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2015
07 August 2015 - NW2357
James, Dr WG to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether his department has any plans to upgrade the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Gauteng through a private-public partnership; if not, why not; if so, what (a) are the (i) relevant details and (ii) applicable timelines and (b) is the estimated cost of such an upgrade; (2) whether any previous attempts have been made to upgrade the hospital through a private-public partnership; if so, (a) when, (b) who were the parties involved and (c) what amount was spent in respect of each attempt?
Reply:
- Yes there is a plan to upgrade the Hospital as part of our hospital revitalisation programme – but not necessarily through a private-public-partnership (PPP).
- No. The Hospital has had its casualty upgraded before the FIFA 2010 World Cup but not through a PPP. It was done by the Department of Public Works in Gauteng.
END.
06 August 2015 - NW2558
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)Whether, with reference to her reply to question 1275 on 19 May 2015, it is not in the interest of the public to disclose the requested information; if not, why not;
Reply:
The disclosure of the information requested could compromise the confidentiality of the contracts that Eskom signed with third parties as some parts thereof are commercially sensitive.
06 August 2015 - NW2370
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)With reference to Rand Water’s appointment as water service provider to the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality in the 201314 financial year, how many (a) villages had water at the time of the takeover and (b) more villages have received water since the appointment of Rand Water; (2) what is the status of phase one of the reticulation project; (3) what are the reasons for the escalation in the cost of implementation of phase one from R121 million to R278 million as per council reports; (4) what has been the progress of the reticulation project from the 2013-14 to 2014 15 financial years?
Reply:
(1)(a) According to Census 2011, 11,9% of the population in Bushbuckridge had access to piped water in their dwellings, the remaining was supplied with water at Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) standard (i.e Boreholes/communal taps) and Water Carts.
(1)(b) A total of 24 villages have received water since the appointment of Rand Water.
(2) All projects which were implemented under Phase 1 to reticulate 24 villages in Bushbuckridge were completed.
(3) Initially, the scope of the work was under estimated, upon assessment and finalization of technical designs of the projects, it was discovered that bulk of the work was not included in the initial scope of the work, therefore additional budget was required to complete the projects.
(4) The intervention was initiated in the 2013/14 financial year, 24 villages were completed in the 2014/15 financial year and a further
15 villages are currently being reticulated.
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06 August 2015 - NW2700
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
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:
(a) Yes, I undertook a trip to China from 09 - 12 September 2014.
(b) No, the Deputy Minister did not travel to China during the 2014/15 financial year.
(c) I was accompanied by my Special Advisor: Mr J Pampallis, Chief Director: International Relations: Mr G Jeppie, Media Liaison Officer: Mr K Nkwanyana, and my Personal Assistant: Ms M Sako.
(i) The purpose of my visit was to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF), which took place in Tianjin, China, from 09 - 12 September 2014. I was requested by the WEF to chair a working session titled “Skilling STEMS (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)” on 11 September 2014.
(ii) (aa) The total cost of the visit was R293 416.62.
(bb) The breakdown of costs are as follows:
- Flights: R161 485.00
- Accommodation: R47 354.65
- Ground transport: R34 892.97
- Daily allowance: R49 684.00
Compiler/contact persons:
Ext:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 2700 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
06 August 2015 - NW2557
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)With reference to her reply to question 1201 on 26 May 2015, what are the reasons for classifying the requested information as commercially sensitive;
Reply:
The disclosure of the information requested could compromise the confidentiality of the contracts that Eskom signed with third parties as some parts thereof are commercially sensitive.
06 August 2015 - NW2423
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What amount did (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to it spend on advertising in (i) The Sowetan and (ii) The Daily Sun in the (aa) 2012-13, (bb) 2013-14 and (cc) 2014-15 financial years?
Reply:
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation did not spend any funds on advertising in the Sowetan and the Daily Sun newspapers during the 2012/2013, 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 financial years.
06 August 2015 - NW2560
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)With reference to her reply to question 1501 on 12 May 2015, what are the reasons for classifying the requested information as commercially sensitive;
Reply:
The disclosure of the information requested could compromise the confidentiality of the contracts that Eskom signed with third parties as some parts thereof are commercially sensitive.
06 August 2015 - NW239
Volmink, Mr HC to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
With reference to the reply of the Minister of Communications to question 1031 on 27 November 2014. The question was to determine total amount that (a) her department and (b) each of its entities (i) spent on or (ii) budgeted for advertising for each month between 1 January 2013 and 31 July 2014, excluding expenditure transferred though the Department of Communications for advertising.
Reply:
Between, 1 January 2013 and 31 July 2014, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has spent funds on advertising as appended hereunder:
- Departmental Campaign promotion/advertising : R 980 179.16
ADVERTISING: 1 JANUARY 2013 TO 31 JULY 2014 |
|||
Placement Date: |
Media: |
Medium |
Amount: |
14 February 2013 |
SA PRESS ASSOCIATION |
|
60 000.00 |
19 February 2013 |
THOBELA FM |
Radio |
114 000.00 |
22 April 2013 |
HIGHBURY SAFIKA MEDIA |
|
16 092.00 |
11 June 2013 |
SABC |
Radio |
142 614.00 |
26 June 2013 |
HIGHBURY SAFIKA MEDIA |
|
54 628.80 |
27 June 2013 |
PICASSO HEADLINE |
|
23 940.00 |
28 June 2013 |
ALL MEDIA AFRICA INTERNATIONAL |
|
47 000.00 |
28 June 2013 |
HIGHBURY SAFIKA MEDIA |
|
54 628.80 |
10 October 2013 |
KAYA FM D8301 |
Radio |
200 000.00 |
10 October 2013 |
ALIVE ADVERTSING D7360 |
Outdoor |
143 838.36 |
23 October 2013 |
BENHLE MEDIA BN033/ BETHEL HOUSE MEDIA |
|
15 100.00 |
04 February 2014 |
HIGHBURY SAFIKA L9478 |
|
27 314.40 |
11 March 2014 |
KASHAN ADVERTISING R0154 |
|
81 022.80 |
Total |
R 980 179.16 |
- Departmental Recruitment Advertising : R11 330 928.45
RECRUITMENT ADVERTISING: 1 JANUARY 2013 TO 31 JULY 2014 |
|||
Placement Date: |
Media: |
Medium |
Amount |
January 2013 |
Sunday Times, City Press & New Age |
|
477 351.87 |
January 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
296 082.95 |
January 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
433 341.05 |
February 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
472 912.40 |
March 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
305 499.98 |
June 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
477 351.87 |
June 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
359 965.23 |
June 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
486 045.71 |
July 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
436 345.71 |
August 2013 |
Legal Brief |
|
73 341.05 |
September 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
394 299.02 |
September 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
472 912.40 |
October 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
405 454.98 |
October 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
436 345.71 |
October 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
396 082.95 |
November 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
394 199.36 |
November 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
477 351.87 |
November 2013 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
396 082.95 |
February 2014 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
473 351.87 |
February 2014 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
396 082.95 |
February 2014 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
433 341.05 |
March 2014 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
472 912.40 |
March 2014 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
305 499.98 |
March 2014 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
473 352.89 |
May 2014 |
Legal Brief |
|
75 155.90 |
June 2014 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
352 005.07 |
June 2014 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
396 470.75 |
June 2014 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
296 370.30 |
July 2014 |
Sunday Times & City Press |
|
465 418.23 |
TOTAL |
R11 330 928.45 |
06 August 2015 - NW2559
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)With reference to her reply to question 1200 on 12 May 2015, what are the reasons for classifying the requested information as commercially sensitive;
Reply:
The disclosure of the information requested could compromise the confidentiality of the contracts that Eskom signed with third parties as some parts thereof are commercially sensitive.
06 August 2015 - NW1594
Mpontshane, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)(a) How many criminal dockets were opened with the SA Police Service for (i) failing to comply with water use authorizations or (ii) using water without authorization as required by the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, and (b) what is the breakdown of the figures for each (i) region and (ii) sector; (2) (a) how many criminal dockets were handed over to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the (i) 2013-14 and (ii) 2014-15 financial years for offences in terms of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, and (b) what is the breakdown of the figures for each (i) region and (ii) sector; (3) (a) how many criminal dockets for transgressions of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, did the NPA decline to prosecute in the specified periods and (b) what is the breakdown of the figures for each (i) region and (ii) sector; (4) how many convictions were secured in each of the specified periods for transgressions of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, and (b) what is the breakdown of the figures for each (i) region and (ii) sector; (5) What was the (a) highest monetary fine and (b) longest sentence of direct imprisonment obtained for convictions for offences of transgressions of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, in each specified period?
Reply:
(1)(a) My Department has opened a total of Sixty Seven (67) cases with the South African Police Service (SAPS) for contravening the National Water Act (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA). (i), one (1) case was opened for not complying with water use authorizations and (ii) Fifty Eight (58) were cases opened for engaging in water uses without authorisation.
(1)(b) Below is the region and sector breakdown of criminal cases opened:
Criminal Cases Opened with SAPS |
||||||
|
|
|||||
Mining |
Agriculture |
Industries |
Water Services Authorities |
Tourism |
Total |
|
Eastern Cape |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Free State |
- |
1 |
- |
7 |
- |
8 |
Gauteng |
2 |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
8 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
10 |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
11 |
Limpopo |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
Mpumalanga |
9 |
14 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
28 |
North West |
1 |
2 |
- |
1 |
- |
4 |
Northern Cape |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
Western Cape |
- |
- |
2 |
1 |
- |
3 |
Total |
26 |
24 |
6 |
10 |
1 |
67 |
(2) The relevant Department to answer the question is the South African Police Service (SAPS).
(3) The relevant Department to answer the question is the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
(4) The relevant Department to answer the question is the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
(5)(a) The highest monetary fine was One Million Rand (R1 000 000.00) in 2013/2014.
(5)(b) No imprisonment was obtained for convictions for the offences of transgressions of the NWA.
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06 August 2015 - NW1838
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether any contracts were awarded without complying with Treasury Regulation 16A8.4 in the (a) 2013-14 and (b) 2014-15 financial years; if so, (i) how many contracts were awarded, (ii) what are the details of each contract, (iii) to which project was each such contract linked and (iv) what was the value of each contract; (2) whether any officials were (a) implicated, (b) charged and/or (c) dismissed for their involvement, in each case; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether her department has put any measures in place to stop the contravention of the specified Treasury Regulation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a) Yes, there were contracts which were awarded without complying with Treasury Regulation 16A8.4 in 2013/2014.
(1)(b) None in 2014/2015.
(1)(b)(i) Four (4) Contracts were awarded.
(1)(b)(ii) Details of each contract awarded listed below:
Name of supplier |
Description of Award |
Mihle and Ayola General Trading CC |
Supply of Material |
TD New Look Construction |
Supply of Material |
Oratile Kgadi Trading CC |
Supply of Material |
Meondo Trading 392 CC |
Repair and Services |
(1)(b)(iii) These goods and services were not linked to specific projects but they were normal day to day operational activities.
(1)(b)(iv) The value of each award is indicated below on the amount column:
Name of supplier |
Description of Award |
Amount |
Mihle and Ayola General Trading CC |
Supply of Material |
R18 724,50 |
TD New Look Construction |
Supply of Material |
R 8 669,00 |
Oratile Kgadi Trading CC |
Supply of Material |
R15 340,00 |
Meondo Trading 392 CC |
Repair and Services |
R 6 508,00 |
(2)(a) Yes, they were 3 employees who were implicated.
(2)(b) Letters were issued to the employees concerned. Employee Relations is in the process of drawing up the charges, this process will proceed in terms of the Labour Relations Act.
(2)(c) Measures have been put in place to stop the contravention of Treasury Regulations 16A8.4 where employees are disciplined for the transgression and an internal circular was circulated to all employees.
(3) Yes, measures have been put in place by means of an internal circular to all employees to stop the contravention of the specified Treasury Regulation.
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06 August 2015 - NW620
James, Dr WG to ask the Minister of Health
For each forensic chemistry laboratory in the country, (a) what amount of (i) postmortem and (ii) premortem drunk driving blood alcohol samples were unprocessed as at 28 February 2015 and (b) how many (i) new samples have been received in 2015 and (ii) of these new samples have been processed to date?
Reply:
(a) (i) Post Mortem unprocessed drunk driving blood alcohol samples:
28 February 2015: 6 980
31 July 2015; 3 964
(ii) Pre Mortem unprocessed drunk driving blood alcohol samples:
28 February 2015: 54 129
31 July 2015; 39 433
(b) (i) New samples that have been received from January 2015 to 31st July 2015: 41 925
(ii) New samples that have been processed from January 2015 to 31st July 2015: 63 431
This means that new samples received by the 31 July 2015 since the beginning of the year are 41 925, but in that period 63 431 samples were processed.
This is because we have divided all samples into two categories. One category is for new samples which must be done immediately to avoid backlogs. The second category is for historically backlog samples. These are done bit-by-bit as soon as the current samples are done. Hence the 20 000 extra samples are from this backlog category.
END.
06 August 2015 - NW2111
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Health
Whether his department will provide the results of the surveys on patient satisfaction conducted in health facilities in 2014; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- The Provincial Departments of Health have conducted patient satisfaction surveys in health facilities during 2014/15.2.
- Nationally 42% of public health facilities conducted patient satisfaction surveys during 2014/15 financial year;
- In total 1 810 334 patients participated in surveys at these facilities, and from these 1 377 851 patients were satisfied with services rendered at public health facilities.
- In addition STATSA conducts patients satisfaction surveys as part of the Annual Household surveys.
END.
05 August 2015 - NW623
Volmink, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What was the intake of (a) interns, (b) community service medical officers and (c) registrars in KwaZulu-Natal in (i) 2009, (ii) 2010, (iii) 2011, (iv) 2012, (v) 2013, (vi) 2014 and (vii) 2015; (2) whether there has been a decrease in the intake in any of these categories in (a) 2014 and (b) 2015; if so, what were the reasons for the decrease in each category; (3) (a) what amount was allocated for compensation of these posts in each category (i) in the 2013-14 and (ii) 2014-15 financial years and (b) how was this money actually spent?
Reply:
- (a) Interns
Year |
Number |
|
350 371 374 361 369 384 271 |
(b) Community Service Medical Officers
Year |
Number |
|
223 229 202 193 198 215 230 |
(c) Registrars
Year |
Number |
|
150 170 209 194 165 39 0 |
2. (a) 2014:
(i) Interns – Yes.
As a result of the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine at the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) reverting to a six-year programme for medical students there were no students in 2014 completing the sixth year and this reduced the number of students that could be placed for internship.
(ii) Community Service Medical Officers – No decrease.
(iii) Registrars – Yes, due to limited available funding.
3. (a) (i) and (ii) No fixed amount was allocated.
(b) (i) 2013-14
Interns: R363,583,000.00
Community Service Medical Officers: R138,136,500.00
Registrars: R471,970,000.00
(ii) 2014-15
Medical Interns: R373,614,200.00
Community Service Medical Officers: R155,466,000.00
Registrars: R430,000,000.00
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05 August 2015 - NW1863
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What is the average ambulance response time at ODI District Hospital in Mabopane; 2) (a) which area does the specified hospital serve and (b) what is the size of this area in square kilometers; (3) which hospitals serve wards 9, 12, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 24 in Tshwane?
Reply:
- The EMS Priority 1 (P1) response rate under 60 minutes in the Odi District is 78.7%;
The EMS Priority 1 (P1) urban response rate under 15 minutes in the Odi District is 40.4%.
The provincial average response times are indicated below:
Indicator |
Period |
|||||
Sort Order |
Indicator Name |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
Grand Total |
104 |
EMS call transport rate |
89.2 |
97.7 |
92.1 |
90.4 |
92.5 |
105 |
EMS inter-facility transfer rate |
0.0 |
0.0 |
88.5 |
90.4 |
42.9 |
106 |
EMS obstetric client transport rate |
36.5 |
31.1 |
31.9 |
34.9 |
33.4 |
107 |
EMS operational ambulance coverage (annualized) |
|||||
109 |
EMS operational Obstetric Emergency Unit coverage |
|||||
110 |
EMS P1 call response under 60 minutes rate |
46.7 |
100.0 |
50.0 |
100.0 |
78.7 |
111 |
EMS P1 rural responses under 40 minutes rate |
|||||
112 |
EMS P1 urban response under 15 minutes rate |
46.7 |
28.6 |
50.0 |
45.0 |
40.0 |
334 |
EMS P1 Urban Maternity and obstetric call under 15 minutes response rate |
100.0 |
100.0 |
(a) It serves Ga-Rankuwa, Mabopane, Soshanguve and Winterveldt, in Gauteng Province.
(b) Botshabelo, Hebron, Hoekfontein, Kgabalatsane, Klipgat, Koedoespoort,Kromkuil, Madidi, Makau, Makaunyane, Mothutlung, Odinburg, Rabokala – all in North West Province.
2. Odi Hospital, which refers to Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital.
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05 August 2015 - NW402
Lekota, Mr M to ask the President of the Republic
Whether at any stage during the lengthy and substantial security upgrade at his residence in Nkandla, he had requested either the Minister of Police or the Minister of Public Works or any government official to (a) meet with him, (b) inform him, (c) consult with him or (d) furnish him with progress reports regarding (i) plans and drawings for the security upgrade, (ii) estimated costs of each aspect of the upgrades, (iii) name and details of architectural firms to undertake the drawings and supervise the construction, (iv) name and clearance details of the contractors to do the work and (v) the length of time required for the completion of the project; if not, why not; if so, (aa) what official information did he receive at all stages of the security upgrade project and (bb) how did he respond to the information provided to him 2) Whether at any stage he had raised any queries as to why non-security upgrades were being constructed or provided for at Nkandla; if not, why not?
Reply:
I set out in a detailed report to Parliament the facts and circumstances of which I had knowledge relating to the security enhancements at my Nkandla residence. The report is attached for ease of reference.
NW478E
05 August 2015 - NW1880
Volmink, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Health
Since 1 January 2015, has his department installed generators at any of (a) its offices or (b) the offices of the entities reporting to him as a result of load shedding; if so, what is the total cost of the (i) installation and (ii) running of these generators?
Reply:
CIVITAS BUILDING:
(i) No. The National Department of Health has not installed any generator since 1 January 2015.
(ii) The existing generator installation costs were included in the overall major upgrading of the building four which was completed in 2010. The running costs are included in the monthly rental payment to Public Works.
Forensic Chemistry Laboratories buildings (4)
(i) No generators were installed at the three forensic chemistry laboratories ( Pretoria; Johannesburg and Cape Town) since 1st January 2015.. The National Department of Health has not installed any generator since 1 January 2015.
A new generator has been installed at the newly operational Forensic Chemistry Laboratory in Durban (85 Magwaza Maphalala street) on 31 March 2015 at a cost of R294,120.00 as a standard feature for any of our forensic laboratories.
(ii) The maintenance costs are included in the monthly rental payment to the Department of Public Works.
Medical Bureau for Occupational Disease (MBOD) /Compesation Commissioner for Occupational Diseases (CCOD)
(i) No. The National Department of Health has not installed any generator since at the MBOD/ CCOD building since 1 January 2015.
(ii) The generator installation costs were included in the overall major upgrading of the building four which was completed in 2007. The running costs are included in the monthly rental payment to Public Works.
PUBLIC ENTITIES:
The South African Medical Research Council
(i) In the process of replacing the generator at an estimated cost of R1 500 000.00.
(ii) There is no actual fuel consumption data to provide cost nor associated maintenance cost as the installation has not been started. The specifications for fuel consumption for the generator that will be installed are 199 g/kwh to 206 g/kwh at 100% capacity.
The Council for Medical Schemes
(i) In the current year the old generator was replaced at a total cost of R569, 621. The amount includes a trade in / rebate amount on the old generator set.
The Council for Medical Schemes has a service level agreement with the supplier to test and maintain the generator at a contractual rate. Actual running costs of the generator for the period 1 January 2015 to 30 May 2015, including total cost paid to the supplier for servicing and replacing parts amounts to R19, 618. R27, 221 was spent on diesel. (The estimated running costs of diesel are estimated at R1, 575 per load shedding event.)
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