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 - 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 - 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 - NW2570
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Energy
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 635 on 13 March 2015, her department has decided on the number of (a) high and (b) low pressure solar water heaters to be installed in the 2015-16 financial year; if so, what is the total number of each type of solar water heater to be installed?
Reply:
No.
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 - NW2275
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
(1)What action is taken by her department when labour inspectors find that an employee does not have a valid work permit; (2) are employees who are found to not have valid work permits removed from the work place?
Reply:
- When Labour inspectors find that an employee does not have a valid work permit, the matter will be reported to Home Affairs who has jurisdiction over such matters.
- The Department of Labour does not have a legal mandate or powers to remove such employees from the workplace but will refer the matter to Home Affairs to take further action.
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.
-END-
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NW2454
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Energy
(1)With reference to the Mmamabula Power Purchase Agreement drafted between Eskom and the independent power producer (IPP), CIC Energy, that allowed for a potential electricity supply of 4 800MW and the proposed Mmamabula Energy Project emanating from the specified agreement; (a) what were the detailed reasons for aborting this project so suddenly and completely and (b) was her department involved in the decision making process responsible for aborting this project; if not, why not; if so, to what extent;
Reply:
- Eskom did not have the financial capacity to conclude the transaction and hence the project negotiations were aborted. However, the IPP office has revived the project.
- Yes, IPP’s play an important role, side by side with Eskom, in bringing more MW into the grid. The current RSA IPP programme has been acknowledged as one of the best IPP programmes globally.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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) |
||
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) |
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Illegal Foreign Nationals |
56 |
56 |
Bellair (2015/05/08) |
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House Breaking and Theft |
01 |
01 |
Bellair (2015/05/14) |
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Assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm |
02 |
02 |
Possession of Drugs |
04 |
04 |
Lamontville (2015/05/14) |
||
Illegal Foreign Nationals |
03 |
03 |
Possession of dagga |
01 |
01 |
Dealing in liquor |
01 |
01 |
Bellair (2015/06/05) |
||
Possession of drugs |
02 |
02 |
Possession of suspected Stolen Property (Sect 36 of the Criminal Procedure Act, Act 51 of 1977) |
03 |
03 |
Bellair (2015/06/08) |
||
Possession of drugs |
02 |
02 |
Bellair (2015/06/19) |
||
Possession of drugs |
02 |
02 |
Chatsworth (2015/05/20) |
||
Possession of cocaine |
02 |
02 |
Possession of heroine |
03 |
03 |
Possession of dagga |
01 |
01 |
Possession of rock cocaine |
01 |
01 |
Possession of dangerous weapons |
01 |
01 |
Illegal Foreign Nationals |
02 |
02 |
Chatsworth (2015/07/03) |
||
Contravention of Section 2 of the Camping Act, Act 57/2003 |
75 |
75 |
|
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 - NW2680
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)How many public service employees have completed official training programmes on the procedures, regulations and legislation regarding the management of discipline and incapacity issues in the workplace either through the (a) National School of Government (NSG) or (b) any of the former government schools in the (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 and (iii) 2014-15 financial years; (2) were any of the specified training programmes accredited by the SA Qualifications Authority (SAQA); if so, (a) what are the (i) names and (ii) registration numbers of these qualifications or modules on the national qualification framework and (b) how many public service employees were successfully credited through the (i) NSG and/or (ii) any former government schools for completion of the programmes by the SAQA; (3) has he found that his department is adequately meeting the training needs regarding the management of discipline and incapacity issues within the public service; if not, what are his plans and targets in this regard?
Reply:
(1) The number of public service employees completed officials training programmes on the procedures, regulations and legislation regarding the management of discipline and incapacity issues in the workplace in (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 financial years were included in the Annual Report of the Public Administration Leadership Academy and the National School of Government tabled in Parliament (iii) the auditing process on the 2014-2015 figures has not been completed, this figures will be included in the National School of Government 2014-2015 Annual Report to Parliament.
(2) The National School of Government is in contacts with the South African Qualifications Authority, Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, Department of Public Service and Administration, and the Public Service Sector Education and Training Assurer for accreditation of its training programmes, a list of accredited training programme will be released once this process is completed.
(3) The Department of Public Service and Administration has developed a pool of expert to assist departments in relation to management of discipline, review of the policies to improve capacity of public servants to meet the requirements of the National Development Plan are at an advance stage, when completed, public servants will be required to undergo through these training programmes.
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 - NW2575
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Energy
(1)With reference to the three executives (Nosiviwe Nokwe-Macamo, Lindiwe Mthimunye-Bakoro and Andrew Diepenaar) at PetroSA who were recently placed on forced leave pending an investigation into their performance, what are the detailed reasons for suspending each of the three executives; (2) Has the investigation into the specified three executives been concluded; if not, why not; if so, what are the detailed results of the investigations? NW2950E
Reply:
- PetroSA will declare a substantial loss of approximately R15 billion for the financial year ending 31 March 2015.
In discharging its fiduciary duty, the Board of Directors of PetroSA resolved to conduct an investigation into the causes of the substantial loss and PetroSA's poor performance as well as the role played by PetroSA's executive team including the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), the Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) and the Vice President – Upstream in relation thereto. The Board of Directors formed the prima facie view that PetroSA's poor financial performance was, at least in part, attributable to the three executives given their role, duties and responsibilities as employees of PetroSA.
2. The investigation is currently still in progress. It was envisaged that the investigation would be completed within a period of approximately two months. At this stage, it is anticipated that the investigation will be completed towards the end of August. In light of the fact that the investigation is still underway, no results are available.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NW2568
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Energy
With reference to her reply to question 2074 on 9 June 2015, what are the relevant details of the proper financial provisions made with reference to the nuclear build programme?
Reply:
The Nuclear New Build Programme Funding requirement is being discussed within National Treasury.
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 - 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.
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.
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.
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.