Questions and Replies
11 August 2015 - NW2677
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Energy
With reference to the (a) Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of SA (PetroSA), (b) Petroleum Agency South Africa (PASA), (c) Strategic Fuel Fund Association (SSF) and (d) African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC), (i) what are the (aa) names, (bb) qualifications and (cc) salaries of each of the board members at each of these entities and (ii) how long has each of the board members been on the board of each of the entities?
Reply:
(a) Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (PetroSA) |
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Board Status |
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Director |
Appointment Date |
Term Ends |
Qualifications and Experience |
Remunerated. Yes/No |
Fee per meeting |
Mr O Tobias |
14/11/2014 |
13/11/2017 |
BA LLB PMD |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R22 136.12 |
Ms J May-Ntwane |
14/11/2014 |
13/11/2017 |
BA Cert In Public Relations Dip Human Resource Management BA Hons (Anthropology) |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R22 136.12 |
Mr W Steenkamp |
14/11/2014 |
13/11/2017 |
Cert. Management MBA (Still Studying) |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R22 136.12 |
Mr W Ngubane |
14/11/2014 |
13/11/2017 |
B Compt Dip Acc CA (SA) |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R22 136.12 |
Mr M Mkhize (DOE) |
01/02/2015 |
31/01/2018 |
BSc (Chem Eng) B Com MBL Cert. Legislative Drafting |
No |
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Mr S Mokuena |
1/1/2013 |
31/12/2015 |
BSc Electrical Engineering. MBA GCC Mines and Works |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R22 136.12 |
Mr. S Mthethwa (CEF Chief Executive Officer) |
01/01/2015 |
TFN |
B Com. (Acc) B Compt. (Hons) H Dip in Acc CA (SA) |
No |
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Ms N Nokwe (Chie Executive Officer) |
01/03/2012 |
Linked to her term of Office |
BSc MSc Petrochemical Engineering Certificate in Int Mgmt. |
No |
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Ms L Bakoro (Chief Financial Officer) |
01/03/2014 |
Linked to term of Office as CFO |
B Com, Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Law. M Com, CA (SA) |
No |
(b) Petroleum Agency (PASA) |
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Board Status |
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Director |
Appointment Date |
Term Ends |
Qualifications and Experience |
Remunerated. Yes/No |
Fee per Meeting |
Mr P Fusi (Chair) |
01/07/2015. Second term |
30/06/2018 |
BSc Chemical Engineering, MBA |
Not remunerated in his personal capacity |
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Ms T Ramuedzisi (DOE) |
01/07/2009 |
Until Further Notice |
BSc Computer Science and Mathematics, BSc (Hons) Computer Science, MDP MBA |
No |
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Ms R Nkambule (DMR) |
01/07/2009 |
Until Further Notice |
Information not received. |
No |
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Ms J Luthuli |
01/03/2015. Second Term |
28/02/2018 |
BCom B Compt (Hons) CA (SA) |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R14 757.22 |
Mr Nengovhela |
17/12/2014. First term |
16/12/2017 |
B Admin. Post grad Diploma-Labour Relations. B Com (Honours). Management Advanced Program. LLM Labour Law. Int. Executive Development Program. |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R14 757.22 |
(c) SFF |
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Current Board Status |
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Director |
Appointment Date |
Term Ends |
Qualifications and Experience |
Remunerated. Yes/No |
Fee per Meeting |
Dr S Mthembi-Mahanyele (Chairperson) |
1/2/2012 |
Until Further Notice |
Senior Teachers Diploma, BA – Ed, Honorary Doctorate (PhD) (Honorius Causa) Post Grad Dip in Economic Principles, Post Grad Dip in Financial Economics. MSc Public Policy and Management |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R22 136.12 |
Mr. E Cloete (DOE representative) |
21/8/2013 First Term |
21/8/2016 |
BSC. H Dip Education Cert Economics and Public Finance |
No |
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Mr. L Mulaudzi (DOE representative) |
1/9/2012. First Term |
1/9/2015 |
N Dip. Public Management and Administration, Executive National Security Program, Programme in Housing Policy Development |
No |
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Ms R. Van Wyk |
1/12/2012 (Appointed to BARC 01/03/2011. Appointed Interim BARC Chair 01/08/2011. Reappointed BARC Chair 01/03/2012. Appointed Director 01/12/2012) |
1/12/2015 |
CA(SA), MBA, Dip. Advanced Banking |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R14 757.22 |
Amb. B. Gila (Chief Executive Officer) |
1/01/2013 |
Until Further Notice (linked to term of office) |
Advocate of the High Court Former Ambassador to Venezuela. |
No |
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Mr K Vilakazi |
17/12/2014 |
16/12/2017 |
BCom, B Compt (Hons) / CTA CA (SA) MBL |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R14 757.22 |
Mr S Gounden |
17/12/2014 |
16/12/2017 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Auditing, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting & Taxation, CA (SA) |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R14 757.22 |
(d) African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) |
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Current Board Status |
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Director |
Appointment Date |
Term Ends |
Qualifications and Experience |
Remunerated. Yes/No Subcommittee |
Fee per meeting |
Mr A Mngomezulu |
07/12/2011 (Appointed as Director 12/07/2007. Reappointed in 2010 for one year. Appointed Interim Chair 22/09/2011. Reappointed 07/12/2011) |
Until Further Notice |
BSc Honours Geology. Grad Dip Engineering, Mining Economics |
No |
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Mr S Madondo (Chief Executive) |
01/04/2007 |
(linked to his term of office as CEO) |
BSc Applied Maths, BSc. (Hons) Mathematical Statistics, MBA |
No |
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Dr. Z Rustomjee |
01/12/2012 (Appointed 12/07/2007. Reappointed 30/03/2010. Reappointed 12/07/2011. Term ended 12/07/2012) |
30/11/2015 |
Pr.Eng, PhD Economics, MPhil Development Economics, MSc. Industrial Engineering, BSc.(Hons)Chemical Engineering, MIChem.E, MSAIChe. |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R14 757.22 |
Ms B Mdyesha (Executive) |
01/12/2012 |
(linked to term of office as CFO) |
BSc Statistics Post Grad Diploma in Accounting B Com. (Hons) CA (SA) |
No |
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Mr. S Mthethwa (CEF Chief Executive Officer) |
01/01/2015 |
TFN |
B Com. (Acc) B Compt. (Hons) H Dip in Acc CA (SA) |
No |
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Mr J Lekgetha |
17/12/2014 |
16/12/2017 |
B Com. (Acc) CFA (SA) H Dip in Tax Law |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R14 757.22 |
Ms P Rammutla |
17/12/2014 |
16/12/2017 |
B Com (Acc) B Com (Hons) CA (SA) |
Yes. Earnings reflected in Audited Annual Financial Statements. |
R14 757.22 |
11 August 2015 - NW2621
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1205 on 11 September 2014, the existing backlogs for water in each of the 23 district municipalities were confirmed by March 2015; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will this process be completed; if so, what is the current backlog information for each of the specified municipalities; (2) with reference to his reply to question 1533 on 18 May 2015, when will the process of updating information for water, sanitation, electricity and waste management be completed; (3) whether the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro has been added to the 23 municipalities to be prioritised because of their significant backlogs; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The Department of Water and Sanitation has completed the process of compiling the information on water backlogs in respect of each of the 23 priority District Municipalities. The number of priority District Municipalities has since increased to 27. The information is attached as Annexure A.
2. Sanitation, electricity and waste management information for the 23 Priority District Municipalities will be completed by end September 2015.
3. Nelson Mandela Bay Metro has not been added to the 23 priority District Municipalities.
11 August 2015 - NW2628
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether any member of the SA Police Service (SAPS) in each province has been linked to suppliers used by the SAPS for building contracts (a) in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13, (iii) 2013-14 and (iv) 2014-15 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2015; if so, in each specified case, what are the names and ranks of the specified SAPS members; (2) (a) whether the prescribed tender process was followed by the SAPS in awarding each specified contract and (b) what was the value of each specified contract; (3) in each of the specified cases, (a) which building contracts exceeded their budgets and (b) by how much?
Reply:
- According to information available at the Division: SCM there are no SAPS members linked to any supplier used by the SAPS for building contracts in the mentioned periods. However, on 14 August 2012 during a Police Portfolio Committee Meeting at Parliament (Building Police Stations: SAPS progress report: SAPS Quarterly Performance 2012), Ms Kohler Barnard stated “a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation revealed that 115 SAPS members linked to suppliers for building contracts came to R50 Million …..” (See attached PCOP Minutes - Page 8). Neither this information nor any subsequent progress thereafter has ever been reported to the Division: SCM.
- Unknown as this is linked to (1) above.
- Unknown as this is linked to (1) above.
Original signed MAJOR GENERAL
ACTING DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
RS PILLAY
Date: 27 July 2015
Reply to Question 2628 recommended/not recommended
LIEUTENANT GENERAL
DEPUTY NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SJP SCHUTTE
Date:
Reply to Question 2628 recommended/not recommended
GENERAL
NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
MV PHIYEGA
Date:
Reply to Question 2628 approved/not approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
NPT NHLEKO, MP
Date:
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 - NW2739
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Basic Education
1) (a) When was the Cool Air Secondary School in KwaZulu-Natal built, (b) how many students are currently attending the school, (c) how many teachers are employed at the school and (d) how many teaching days were lost in the 2014 academic year due to teacher sick leave: (2) (a) what amount was spent on infrastructure maintenance in 2014. (b)(i) what budget has been allocated for infrastructure maintenance in the in the academic year and (ii) what hill this be spent on and (c) are any major upgrades planned for the school in the next three years? (2) (a) what amount was spent on infrastructure maintenance in 2014. (b)(i) what budget has been allocated for infrastructure maintenance in the in the academic year and (ii) what hill this be spent on and (c) are any major upgrades planned for the school in the next three years?
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.
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 - NW2565
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Economic Development
With regard to the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC), what are the names of each of the companies registered to import fuel?
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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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 - NW2774
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether, in view of the state of affairs in many public enterprises, the Government intends to introduce legislation that will require that all managers holding posts or seeking appointments to management positions in public enterprises must have a recognised MBA qualification and for those persons who have the relevant qualification to have attended a required number of annual refresher MBA courses to keep abreast of the latest developments; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
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.
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 - NW1393
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Health
(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:
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2596
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1)How many (a) vehicles does the detective division at the Edenvale Police Station currently have and (b) of the specified vehicles are currently in working condition; (2) how many (a) detectives are there at the Edenvale Police Station and (b) dockets is each detective currently investigating; (3) whether the detectives at the Edenvale Police Station will receive additional vehicles; if not, how are the detectives expected to investigate cases without enough vehicles; if so, (a) how many additional vehicles will the detectives at Edenvale Police Station receive and (b) when?
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:
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.
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 - 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 - NW2436
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Energy
What amount did (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her spend on advertising in (i) Sowetan and (ii) Daily Sun in the (aa) 2012-13, (bb) 2013-14 and (cc) 2014-15 financial years?
Reply:
The Department spent the following on (i) Sowetan (aa) 2012 – 2013 R43 299.77
(bb) 2013 - 2014 R433 319.35 (cc) 2014 – 2015 R145 230.82. The Department spent the following on (ii) Daily Sun in (aa) 2012 – 2013 R61 221. 42, bb) 2013 - 2014 No advert made, (cc) 2014 – 2015 R163 257.12)
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 - NW2588
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)Whether the Public Service Commission (PSC) has completed its report into the appointment of General Manager Fraud Compliance for the SA Social Security Agency; if so, (a) when was the report completed and (b) when was it sent to the Minister of Social Development; (2) whether the PSC received a legal opinion from the Department of Social Development to address the issues that were raised in the report; if so, (a) when was such a legal opinion received and (b) what was the PSC’s response in this regard; (3) what are the findings of the report; (4) can he provide a full and complete copy of the report?
Reply:
- 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.
11 August 2015 - NW2573
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Energy
Is her department considering to source electricity from energy ships and power barges run by the company Karpower; if not, why not; if so, when can the citizens expect to have these ships producing electricity on our shores?
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2696
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
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:
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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 - NW2571
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) Has her department made any progress in developing alternative and innovative funding arrangements, in light of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s recent decision to dismiss Eskom’s latest tariff increase application; (2) what has she done to reduce Eskom’s dependence on funding from the fiscus since her appointment on 26 May 2014; (3) will she, in light of the restructuring and partial privatisation of Denel in 2002 that led the specified company experiencing a highly successful turnaround whilst remaining 100% state-owned, consider implementing a similar model for the urgent turnaround needed at Eskom; if not, what is her position with regard to the (a) privatisation and/or (b) partial privatisation of Eskom as a means of attracting private capital into the state-owned company; if so, will she concede that the privatisation or partial privatisation of Eskom is a reasonable capital-raising exercise as a way out of the company’s financial plights? NW2945E
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2604
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Energy
(1)(a) What are the names of each of the proposed sites where the new nuclear power plants will be built and (b) where are each of these sites located; (2) whether any environmental impact assessments have been done at each of these sites; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what were the detailed findings of these assessments; (3) in respect of each of the proposed sites, are there currently transmission lines in place to connect the power generated from the nuclear power station to the national power grid? NW2979E
Reply:
- (a) and (b) Thyspunt in the Eastern Cape
Dunefontein in the Western Cape
Bantamsklip in the Western Cape
Brazil in Northern Cape
Schulpfontein in the Western Cape
KwaZulu-Natal the names of sites and locations yet to be identified investigated in detail
2. (a) The Environmental Impact Assessment has been done for Thyspunt, Dunefontein and Batamsklip
(b) The detailed findings of the assessments of these sites are public available on Eskom Nuclear's 1 EIA website.
The Brazil and Schulpfontein sites were scoped out during scoping phase
The EIA has not started in potential sites in KwaZulu-Natal as these still have to be confirmed
3. The transmission to the grid is contained in the EIA report.
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 - NW2276
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour
How many (a) individual claims were lodged with the Compensation Fund and (b) claims were settled through payments to (i) workers or (ii) their medical service provider(s) in the (aa) 2005-06, (bb) 2006-07, (cc) 2007-08, (dd) 2008-09 and (e) 2009-10 financial years?
Reply:
Claims Processed between 2005 and 2010
Year |
Claims Registered |
No of Medical Payments |
No of claims Paid |
2005/2006 |
230 030 |
721 011 |
54 730 |
2006/2007 |
213 246 |
886 577 |
331 672 |
2007/2008 |
209 830 |
777 320 |
335 345 |
2008/2009 |
203 711 |
815 045 |
327 647 |
2009/2010 |
200 560 |
781 249 |
340 159 |
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 - 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 - NW2584
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
With reference to the new visa regulations, which according to reports from various tourism bodies have adversely affected both the tourism and hospitality industries, has she taken steps to engage with the Minister of Home Affairs in order to mitigate the risk of job losses in either of the specified industries; if so, what steps?
Reply:
I suggest the Honourable member to direct this questions to Minister of Home Affairs or Minister of Tourism.
11 August 2015 - NW2718
Lovemore, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(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: (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; (3) whether posts at school hostels are differently graded according to responsibility or skill level; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (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?
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2580
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1)On which dates were Operation Fiela operations carried out in the eThekwini Municipality, (b) on which areas were the specified operations focused and (c) what was the cost of each specified operation; (2) (a) how many persons (i) were arrested and (ii) have been charged following each operation and (b) for which offences in each case; (3) whether operations were conducted in the (a) Chatsworth and/or (b) Phoenix areas, both of which are known to be drug hotspots; if not, why not; if so, on which dates in each case?
Reply:
- (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. |
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|
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 |
|
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) |
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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) |
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Contravention of Section 2 of the Camping Act, Act 57/2003 |
75 |
75 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
sections;
(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 |
|
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 |
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 - NW2566
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Energy
With reference to her reply to question 1612 on 26 May 2015, what were the reasons for not referring the draft Integrated Resource Plan 2013 to Cabinet?
Reply:
The policy adjustment process is not yet completed.
11 August 2015 - NW2633
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether the SA National Roads Agency (SANRAL) in any stage has applied for the certification or exemption from certification of the e-toll system and related technology in terms of the Trade Metrology Act, Act 77 of 1973, and/or the later Legal Metrology Act, Act 9 of 2014, and other supporting legislation applicable to certification; if not, why not; if yes, what are the applicable details? NW3008A 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:
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.
11 August 2015 - NW2535
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Energy
Whether her department, in pursuing a nuclear energy build programme, had (a) carefully factored in the Government’s policy position as captured in the Integrated Resource Plan and the National Development Plan (NDP), particularly the caution of the NDP for Government to evaluate the potentially prohibitive capital costs of nuclear energy as this required a level of investment unprecedented in the country, (b) worked out plans A, B and C to comfortably meet cost overruns of 50%, 75% and 100% in an increasingly costlier capital market following a possible down grading by rating agencies and (c) requested the Portfolio Committee on Energy to conduct public hearings with a view to reporting to Parliament the inputs received from experts and the public and the recommendations that the Portfolio Committee on Energy was therefore making to Parliament; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
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.
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 - NW2579
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 Chatsworth 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:
- 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.
11 August 2015 - NW2576
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Energy
(1)Has PetroSA been in discussions with the company James Street Capital Partners; if so, what were the nature of these discussions; (2) were any agreements signed between the two companies; if so, what are the relevant details of each of these agreements; (3) are there still any ongoing discussions taking place between PetroSA and the specified company; if so, what are the relevant details of these discussions; (4) did the specified company withdraw a business proposal to solve one of the business problems within PetroSA; if not, what is the status of this business proposal by the specified company; if so, (a) what are the relevant details of this proposal and (b) why was the business proposal withdrawn? NW2951E
Reply:
- 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.
- No agreements were concluded with JSCP.
- There are no ongoing discussions with JSCP.
- 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.
11 August 2015 - NW2272
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of labour
How many (a) individual claims were lodged with the Compensation Fund and(b) claims were settled through payments to (i) workers and/or (ii) their medical service provider(s) in the (aa) 2010-11, (bb) 2011-12, (cc) 2012-13, (dd) 2013-14, and (ee) 2013-15 financial years?
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 |
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 - NW2572
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Will she provide a copy of the book entitled Defence Technology Made Easy, which was launched by Denel as part of the group’s celebrations of South Africa’s 20 years of democracy; if not, why not; if so, when?
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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.