Questions and Replies
02 July 2015 - NW2452
Hill-Lewis, Mr GG to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Has his department or any of the entities reporting to him awarded any funding for the production of (a) the Uzalo television drama, produced by certain persons (names furnished) or (b) any other (i) film or (ii) television production involving the specified two individuals; if so, what are the relevant details
Reply:
(a) No approval has been given for the production of Uzalo television dram produced by Mr Duma Ka Ndlovu and Ms Gugu Ncube.
(b) No film or television production involving the specified individuals has been awarded funding by the Department of Trade and Industry.
Entity |
a |
b (i) |
a(ii) |
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Export Credit Insurance Corporation (ECIC) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
National Credit Regulator (NCR) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
National Empowerment Fund (NEF) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
National Gambling Board (NGB) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
National Lotteries Commission (NLC) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
National Regulator For Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
National Consumer Commission (NCC) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Companies Tribunal (CT) |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
02 July 2015 - NW2236
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether (a) his department and (b) any entities reporting to him has paid out the remainder of any employee's contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination of the contract since the 2008-09 financial year up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (i) what amount has (aa) his department and (bb) entities reporting to him spent on each such payout, (ii) to whom were these payouts made and (iii) what were the reasons for the early termination of the contracts in each specified case?
Reply:
Responses provided by the Department of Home Affairs, Government Printing Works and Electoral Commission are given below:
(a) Department of Home Affairs
The Department has not paid out the remainder of any employee's contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination of the contract since the 2008-09 financial year until 31 March 2015.
(b) According to the Government Printing Works
The Government Printing Works did not pay out the remainder of any employee’s contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination of the contract since the 2008-09 financial year up to date.
(b) According to the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission did not pay out the remainder of any employee’s contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination of the contract from the 2008-09 financial year up to date.
02 July 2015 - NW2268
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)With reference to his department’s offices in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, is there a limit to the number of persons who can be assisted with the collection of documents such as identification documents, passports and residence permits in respect of each day; if so, (a) what is the maximum number of persons that can be assisted and (b) why can only a limited number of persons be assisted;
Reply:
(1)(a) Yes. When the office is busy and there are long queues, the office can assist at least 200 clients per day for both applications and collections of Smart Card IDs and Passports.
(1)(b) The office receives a large number of clients, due to the high demand for the acquisition of Smart ID Cards and the office can only serve the clients within the office operating hours. The increase in demand has been exacerbated by misinformation that has been given to the public, particularly the elderly.
For example, the elderly are being told that they would be charged a fee for the Smart ID Card if they do not apply immediately or they will not be paid their social grants by SASSA if not in possession of the Smart ID Card. This has resulted in a rush to acquire the Smart ID Cards which in turn causes overcrowding in the office as well as long queues.
The Department is working hard to counteract this misinformation and provide accurate information to clients through the channels of Operation Sukuma Sakhe, War Room meetings, Local Task Teams meetings, District Task Team meetings and other stakeholder engagements.
(2)(a) Yes. An additional collection counter will be installed as well as other resources that may be required within the limited space available.
(2)(b) An order is in the process of being issued for re-cabling and installation of additional data points so that the additional collection counter can be installed.
(2)(c) That will be determined once the additional counter has been added.
(3)(a-b) Yes, the clients are being informed by the floorwalkers and Office Manager about the numbers that can be assisted per day. Queuing numbers are issued to a certain number of clients that can be assisted per day while they are queuing outside. Moreover, the floorwalker is always available to check if all clients are being assisted and that they are seated in the correct queues. In addition, the floorwalker makes sure that the clients remaining outside are let in once there is availability of space in the office. Clients who are not able to be assisted on a particular day are informed.
02 July 2015 - NW2447
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)With regard to the published Liquor Policy Review, has his department conducted a regulatory impact assessment to ascertain what the cost to the economy would be in terms of job losses should the specified policy be implemented;
Reply:
(1) The initial Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) was conducted to inform the liquor policy review process, and as the policy consultation process continues, assessment continues. RIA serves as an internal tool for government policy development process, and assessment of the cost to the economy is a component of the RIA process. The final RIA report will as submitted with the final liquor policy review document to Cabinet as per process, and the Liquor Amendment Bill will be introduced into Parliament thereafter.
(2)(a) Legal consideration has been applied to all proposals that are made in the liquor policy review document that has been published for public consultation. The proposal regarding suspension or revocation of a trading licence is intended to give the powers to effectively enforce conditions of the licence as per section 13 of the Liquor Act. Suspension or revocation of a licence will be an option available after all remedies within the Act, such as compliance notice, have been exhausted to achieve compliance.
(b)(i) No amendment will be made to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Amendment Act, Act 53 of 2003 as there is no need for such amendment.
(ii) No amendment will be made to the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, Act 46 of 2013 as there is no need for such an amendment. There is a need for the liquor legislation to be amended to empower authorities to enforce adherence to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Amendment Act, and its codes, whatever the form.
(3) The draft policy has taken into consideration the Constitutional Court judgement where the dti acquired the exclusive regulation competence over macro manufacturing and distribution of liquor, while Provinces hold the regulation competence over micro manufacturing and retail sale of liquor. The Liquor Act provides for norms and standards in the regulation of liquor for harmonisation. This harmonisation is achieved through co-operative governance established through the National Liquor Policy Council comprising the Minister and the MECs who legitimately formulate such standards. The norms and standards were adopted in line with the mandate and is within the bounds of the Constitution. The provinces remain responsible for issuance of licences for micro manufacturers and retail sale.
02 July 2015 - NW2352
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether all citizens, including those born outside South Africa, are entitled to be issued with the Smart ID card; if not, why not?
Reply:
The rollout of the Smart ID Card is in the first phase of implementation and currently Smart ID Cards are only being issued to South African citizens by birth. All other categories such as permanent residence holders and naturalized citizens are not to be processed through the Live Capture at this stage; as this will form part of phase two of the modernisation project. The department will make an announcement on citizens born outside South Africa as the roll out evolves.
01 July 2015 - NW1470
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(a) How many invoices from private contractors to his department currently remain unpaid for longer than 30 days and (b) in each case, what (i) are the details of the (aa) contractor and (bb) services provided and (ii) what is the (aa) date of the invoice and (bb) reason why the invoice was not paid within 30 days?
Reply:
- 27.
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(i) (bb) |
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(ii) (bb) |
Metrofile |
Storage of files |
See attached Annexure A. |
See attached Annexure A. |
F & J Distributors |
Newspapers |
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Century Office |
Stationery |
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Cape Town International Conversation |
Catering |
01 July 2015 - NW2008
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Does his department maintain an updated asset register; if not, why not; if so, what is the (a) total number and (b) value of all motor vehicles recorded on such register?
Reply:
Yes.
(a) Five.
(b) R4,122,119.33
Annexure A
VEHICLES ON THE ASSET REGISTER |
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No |
Description |
User |
Purchase Date |
Price |
1 |
Motor Vehicle M-Benz ML |
Deputy Minister, Cape Town |
06 July 2011 |
774,270.00 |
2 |
Motor Vehicle M-Benz S350 |
Deputy Minister, Head Office |
19 September 2011 |
954,358.99 |
3 |
Motor Vehicle BMW 7 Series |
Department |
18 February 2010 |
1,200,100.00 |
4 |
Motor Vehicle Toyota |
Department |
03 March 2013 |
315,621.54 |
5 |
Motor Vehicle BMW X6 |
Minister, Head Office |
30 July 2012 |
877,768.80 |
TOTAL |
4,122,119.33 |
01 July 2015 - NW2086
Luzipo, Mr S to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Is there any work that is being done by his department with regard to the challenges posed by transfer pricing, mispricing, as well as tax-base erosion and price fixing with other affected or relevant departments like the Department of Trade and Industry and the National Treasury; if not, why not; if so, how much ground has been covered?
Reply:
The Department of Mineral Resources participates in the Inter-Ministerial Committee of Revitalisation of Distressed Mining Towns, which has initiated a process to investigate transfer pricing and related matters. The National Treasury and South African Revenue Services are leading this process.
01 July 2015 - NW2270
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(1)(a) Has a housing list been established for the uMshwathi Local Municipality and (b) what is the current back log of houses required;
Reply:
(1) (a) The Honourable member would be aware that I undertook to ensure that we have a credible Housing Database. This would include cleaning the housing waiting list and ensure that it is centralised to avoid double-dipping and related challenges. We also undertook to ensure that we prioritise the elderly and child-headed households. To this end, my Department has signed a service level agreement with the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) in line with this undertaking. The service level agreement with SITA caters for National Housing Needs Register on which households can record their housing needs.
Provinces and municipalities are encouraged to make use of the National Housing Needs Register system as it provides for a fair transparent and just process of selection of prospective subsidy beneficiaries and allows for regional specific preferential selection criteria. The System is linked to National Guidelines for the Allocation of Housing Opportunities created through the National Housing Programmes.
Currently, there are no records for uMshwathi Local Municipality on the National Housing Needs Register and the municipality has not implemented the National Housing Needs Register.
(2) (a) Based on project information registered on the Housing Subsidy System HSS), 182 houses were completed in the 2014 -15 financial year and
(b) The total cost for building these 182 houses was approximately R13 628 453;
(3) (a) The 2015/16 provincial business plan indicates that no houses are planned for construction in this financial year. There are two projects under the Integrated Residential Development Programme: Phase 1 and another project under the Enhanced Extended Discount Benefit Scheme (EEDBS).
(b) The Umshwathi Slums Clearance project has a budget of R49 236 000 and the Umshwathi Dalton/ Cool Air project has a budget of R7 750 000. The Umshwathi Cool Air EEDBS Project has a project budget of R7 000.00.
01 July 2015 - NW1921
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(a) Who are the current chief financial officers of (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him and (b) what is the qualification of each chief financial officer?
Reply:
(a) Who are the current chief financial officers of (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him and (b) what is the qualification of each chief financial officer? |
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i)Dept |
Department of Mineral Resources |
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a) |
b) |
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ii)Entities |
Council for Geoscience |
Mr Leonard Dibela Matsepe |
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MINTEK |
Mr Sakhiseni Abednego Simelane |
|
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State Diamond Trader |
Mrs Nomonde Thamaga |
|
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South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator |
Mrs Mukondeleli Irene Tshifura |
Short Courses:
|
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Mine Health and Safety Council |
Mr David S Molapo |
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01 July 2015 - NW1136
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(a) What amount did (i) his department and (ii) state entities reporting to him spend on each newspaper subscription in each month (aa) in the (aaa) 2011-12, (bbb) 2012-13 and (ccc) 2013-14 financial years and (bb) during the period 1 April 2014 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) how many copies of each newspaper were ordered on each day of the week (i) in each specified financial year and (ii) during the period 1 April 2014 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?
Reply:
(a) Department (i) (aa) (aaa) R127,697.86 (bbb) R539,975.57 (ccc) R520,438.02 (bb) R400,296.17 (b) (i) (ii).
Newspaper |
2011/12 |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
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Q |
Amount |
Q |
Amount |
Q |
Amount |
Q |
amount |
|
Business day |
10 |
R28 000.00 |
20 |
R62 400.00 |
15 |
R61 200.00 |
10 |
R40 800.00 |
Cape Times |
6 |
R 2 121.60 |
6 |
R 9 792.00 |
6 |
R 9 936.00 |
6 |
R 9 936.00 |
Citizen |
13 |
R 2 028.00 |
17 |
R12 240.00 |
10 |
R 8 160.00 |
10 |
R 8 160.00 |
The Star |
34 |
R10 961.60 |
66 |
R98 208.00 |
44 |
R70 752.00 |
35 |
R56 280.00 |
Sowetan |
14 |
R 2 912.00 |
55 |
R52 800.00 |
45 |
R48 600.00 |
40 |
R43 200.00 |
The New Age |
8 |
R 1 456.00 |
15 |
R12 600.00 |
15 |
R14 040.00 |
15 |
R14 040.00 |
Cape Argus |
5 |
R 1 430.00 |
5 |
R 6 600.00 |
5 |
R 6 960.00 |
5 |
R 6 960.00 |
The times |
31 |
R10 961.60 |
66 |
R107 712.00 |
58 |
R94 656.00 |
40 |
R65 280.00 |
Mail & Guardian |
26 |
R33 664.80 |
45 |
R58 266,00 |
39 |
R52 728.00 |
20 |
R27 040.00 |
City press |
3 |
R 2.028.00 |
3 |
R 2 028.00 |
3 |
R 2 402.40 |
3 |
R 2 402.40 |
Sunday Times |
4 |
R 3 328.00 |
4 |
R 3 328.00 |
4 |
R 3 556.80 |
4 |
R 3 556.80 |
Sunday Independent |
3 |
R 2 340.00 |
3 |
R 2 340.00 |
3 |
R 2 496.00 |
3 |
R 2 496.00 |
Sunday World |
2 |
R 728.00 |
2 |
R 728.00 |
2 |
R 884.00 |
2 |
R 844.00 |
Pretoria News |
11 |
R 3 546.40 |
50 |
R74 400.00 |
54 |
R86 832.00 |
44 |
R70 752.00 |
Beeld |
1 |
R 322.40 |
1 |
R 1 488.00 |
1 |
R 1 488.00 |
1 |
R 1 488.00 |
Financial Mail |
11 |
R11 428.56 |
22 |
R22 857.12 |
22 |
R58 080.00 |
18 |
R47 520.00 |
TOTAL |
182 |
R127,697.86 |
380 |
R539 975.00 |
326 |
R520 438.02 |
256 |
R400 296.17 |
ii) State owned entities monthly expenditure between 2011 and 2014
State Diamond Trader (a)(ii)
Quest |
Year |
Subscription |
Number of Copies |
Annual Fee |
Monthly Fee |
(aaa) |
2011-12 |
Business Day |
1 |
2,296.95 |
191.41 |
Sowetan |
1 |
745.58 |
62.13 |
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Total |
3,042.53 |
253.54 |
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(bbb) |
2012-13 |
The Star |
1 |
1,237.28 |
103.11 |
Business Day |
1 |
2,368.42 |
197.37 |
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Sowetan |
1 |
675.00 |
56.25 |
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Total |
4,280.70 |
356.73 |
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(ccc) |
2013-14 |
The Star |
1 |
1,337.06 |
111.42 |
Sowetan |
1 |
786.32 |
65.53 |
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Business Day |
1 |
2,368.42 |
197.37 |
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Total |
4,491.80 |
374.32 |
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(aa) |
2014 to date |
Sowetan |
1 |
1,023.16 |
85.26 |
Business Day |
1 |
3,836.84 |
319.74 |
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Total |
4,860.00 |
405.00 |
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|
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Grand Total |
6,675.03 |
1,389.59 |
Mintek
(a)(ii) The amounts on newspaper subscriptions spend during the period in question are depicted in the table below. Mintek subscribes annually and zero cost in any one month does therefore not suggest that no newspapers have been received for that month.
aa) |
aaa) 2011-2012 |
bbb) 2012-2013 |
ccc) 2013-2014 |
bb) 1 April 2014-28 February 2015 |
Total |
R 41 614 |
R 63 981 |
R 44 786 |
R 51 014 |
SADPMR - (ii)
(aaa) 2011-12 |
(bbb) 2012-13 |
(ccc) 2013-14 |
(bb) 01 April 2014 -28 February 2015 |
(aa) R 3 273.25 |
(aa) R 3 311.71 |
(aa) R 3 530.20 |
(aa) R 870.00 |
Mine Health and Safety Council (a) (ii)
2011-12 |
2012-13 |
2013-14 |
2014 -15 |
R0.00 |
R0.00 |
R26 942.20 |
R0.00 |
Council for Geoscience (a) (ii) and (b)
Financial Year |
2011/2012 |
2012/2013 |
2013/2014 |
2014/2015 |
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Newspaper |
Number of copies |
Amount |
Number of copies |
Amount |
Number of copies |
Amount |
Number of copies |
Amount |
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Beeld |
2 |
R2,808.38 |
- |
- |
1 |
R2,035.63 |
1 |
R2,488.00 |
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Business Day |
4 |
R10,474.08 |
4 |
R10,800.00 |
4 |
R12,852.00 |
4 |
R12,852.00 |
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Mail & Guardian |
1 |
R892.92 |
1 |
R892.92 |
1 |
R1,249.92 |
1 |
R1,785.00 |
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New Age |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
R792.00 |
1 |
R792.00 |
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Pretoria News |
2 |
R3,503.50 |
2 |
R2,275.00 |
1 |
R1,205.76 |
1 |
R2,889.25 |
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Sowetan |
2 |
R1,613.52 |
2 |
R1,792.80 |
2 |
R1,792.80 |
1 |
R896.40 |
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Star |
1 |
R1,319.50 |
1 |
R1,410.50 |
1 |
R1,524.25 |
1 |
R1,592.50 |
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Sub total |
12 |
ZAR 20 611.90 |
10 |
ZAR 17 171.22 |
11 |
ZAR 21 338.61 |
10 |
ZAR 23 295.15 |
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Notes: |
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The Council for Geoscience newspaper renewal is annual and prices are based on a one year subscription |
Question b (i) and (ii)
State Diamond Trader |
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(aaa) 2011-12 |
(bbb) 2012-13 |
(ccc) 2013-14 |
(ii) (bb) Period 1 April 2014 to date |
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Mintek
The number of copies of the newspapers is as per the table below. These newspapers are only delivered weekdays. There are no weekend newspapers.
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2011-2012 |
2012-2013 |
2013-2014 |
1 April 2014-28 February 2015 |
Cost for 2014-2015 per newspaper |
Business day |
7 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
27 000 |
Sowetan |
6 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
6 416 |
The Star |
5 |
13 |
14 |
6 |
8 695 |
Mail & Guardian |
2 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
8 904 |
South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator
(i) 2011-12 |
2012-13 |
2013-14 |
2014 - February 2015 |
day of the week
per day of the week
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01 July 2015 - NW1101
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
What amount did (a) his department and (b) entities reporting to him spend on advertising in The New Age newspaper in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13 and (iii) 2013-14 financial years?
Reply:
(a) (b) 00
(i), (ii) and (iii) Falls away
01 July 2015 - NW2377
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1) How many environmental mineral resource inspectors have been designated by him in accordance with section 31BB (1) (a) of the National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998;
Reply:
- 34
- (a) 34
(b) (i) 7 Regional Managers (including 3 with environmental qualification & 2 Legally qualified)
1 Director: Security Risk Management
1 Deputy Director: Mineral Laws
7 Deputy Directors: Environment
18 Assistant Directors
(ii) They are based in all 9 regional offices
3. The intention is to train a further 60 personnel in 2015/2016
4. All those who successfully complete the course shall be designated
01 July 2015 - NW877
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Whether his department or the entities reporting to him provides any type of sponsorships; if not, what is his department’s position in this regard; if so, (a) what are the details of each sponsorship, (b) what is the value of each sponsorship, (c) when were each of these sponsorship deals undertaken and (d) when will each of the sponsorship deals end;
Reply:
- The Department of Mineral Resources, Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC), State Diamond Trader (SDT), Council for Geoscience (CGS) and South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator (SADPMR) did not provide any sponsorship. The Department’s policy and that of the MHSC and CGS does not make provision for sponsorships. Mintek did provide the following sponsorships during the 2014/2015 financial year.
Recipient |
Details |
Value (R) |
When were the deals undertaken |
When will the deal end |
THE MINERALS EDUCATION TRUST FUND |
Annual Contribution |
39 392 |
Jan-15 |
This was a once-off |
SA INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURY |
Sponsored a table at the annual banquet |
12 540 |
Jan-15 |
This was a once-off |
NATIONAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FUND |
Sponsored a table at the annual banquet |
30 000 |
Jun-14 |
This was a once-off |
CORROSION INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA |
Sponsored a table at the annual banquet |
9 649 |
Sep-14 |
This was a once-off |
2. (a & b) No, the Department, MHS, CGS and SDT have not planned to enter into any type of sponsorship deal or contract in the 2015 - 16 and 2016 – 17 financial years. The Department’s policy and that of the MHSC and CGS does not make provision for sponsorships. The SADPMR does not intend to enter into any type of sponsorship deal or contract in 2015-16 and 2016-17 financial years as they do not budget for any type of sponsorship as per National Treasury Practice note 4 of 2006/07.
Yes, Mintek does intend to enter into sponsorship deals similar to the deals mentioned in number 1 above. These sponsorships are for professional bodies and are assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account affordability and benefit into consideration. They are of a once-off nature and there is no obligation to Mintek to continue with these sponsorships.
01 July 2015 - NW2252
McGluwa, Mr JJ to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether (a) his department and (b) any entities reporting to him has paid out the remainder of any employee's contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination of the contract since the 2008-09 financial year up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (i) what amount has (aa) his department and (bb) entities reporting to him spent on each such payout, (ii) to whom were these payouts made and (iii) what were the reasons for the early termination of the contracts in each specified case?
Reply:
(a) (b) The Department and entities (Council for Geoscience, State Diamond Trader, Mintek, South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator and Mine Health and Safety Council) reporting to the Minister of Mineral Resources have never prematurely terminated the services of any employee who is on contract since 2008/ 09 to date. Therefore, has never had to make any pay out.
(i) (bb) N/A
(ii) N/A
(iii) N/A
01 July 2015 - NW2187
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Is his department currently involved in a work exchange and/or employment agreement with the Republic of Cuba; if so, (a) what number of Cuban nationals (i) are currently employed and (ii) are due to be employed by his department, (b) what specific work roles are envisaged for the Cuban nationals, (c) what are the specific skill sets of each of the Cuban nationals (i) currently employed and (ii) due to be employed, (d) what are the details of the process followed to ensure that the same skill set was or is not available in the country and amongst South African citizens and (e) what is the total cost of the (i) employment or (ii) prospective employment of such Cuban nationals?
Reply:
The Department of Mineral Resources is currently not involved in any work exchange and/or employment agreement with Republic of Cuba.
01 July 2015 - NW2371
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)How many inspections to assess compliance with environmental management plans or programmes were conducted in respect of each region in the (a) 201314 and (b) 201415 financial years;
Reply:
REGIONS |
Inspections 2013/14 |
Orders issued 2013/14 |
Inspections 2014/15 |
Orders issued 2014/15 |
Limpopo |
261 |
147 |
268 |
211 |
Mpumalanga |
290 |
19 |
284 |
64 |
Gauteng |
167 |
71 |
173 |
48 |
North West |
292 |
110 |
304 |
58 |
KwaZulu Natal |
151 |
19 |
156 |
151 |
Eastern Cape |
100 |
02 |
164 |
09 |
Free State |
187 |
30 |
201 |
34 |
Western Cape |
157 |
33 |
141 |
27 |
Northern Cape |
263 |
42 |
165 |
11 |
TOTAL |
1868 |
473 |
1856 |
613 |
30 June 2015 - NW2253
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Social Development
Whether (a) her department and (b) any entities reporting to her has paid out the remainder of any employee's contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination of the contract since the 2008-09 financial year up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (i) what amount has (aa) her department and (bb) entities reporting to her spent on each such payout, (ii) to whom were these payouts made and (iii) what were the reasons for the early termination of the contracts in each specified case?
Reply:
(a) Neither the National Department of Social Development (b) nor the NDA has paid the out the said amount since the 2008/09 financial year.
With regard to SASSA, an amount R1 151 317.20 was paid to Ms B Rankin (Executive Manager: Corporate Services) due to her early termination of her employment services in the 2008/09 financial year.
In the second case, an amount of R 313 267.51 was paid to Mr J Mofokeng (Chief Financial Officer) as a dispute settlement which resulted in early termination of employment contract.
30 June 2015 - NW2315
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Does his department have any time-specific plans for remedying the situation in National Technical Education programmes in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) colleges, in which Umalusi has identified certain problems (details furnished);
Reply:
- Initiatives to transform the National Accredited Technical Diploma (NATED) programmes require both immediate and long-term approaches. Currently, the Department and National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB) are working collaboratively with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) as the lead partner to model the translation of the NATED programmes into occupationally registered qualifications under the QCTO. The Electrical, Plumbing and Financial Management programmes will be used as pilots in the modelling exercise involving all the relevant statutory, industry and education and training stakeholders. Once this process is completed, the model will be applied progressively to prioritise NATED programmes in engineering and some business related programmes. The curriculum, assessment, work-placement and certification requirements in the transformed qualifications are being addressed holistically, taking cognisance also of the quality assurance mechanisms that will apply across the qualification provision pipeline.
The Department has to rely on the services of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college lecturers to set and internally moderate question papers. All examiners and moderators are briefed annually in specially convened sessions prior to engaging in the setting and internal moderation of question papers. The completion of assessment grids, standards for marking guidelines and the rigour expected in the internal moderation of question papers are all addressed in these sessions.
Several additional examinations posts are to be advertised and filled by 31 March 2016 as part of the migration process, to facilitate the appointment of suitably qualified and experienced curriculum specialists. These officials will, amongst other duties, serve as moderators in the setting process and in so doing, address the completion of assessment grids, standards for marking guidelines and the rigour expected in the internal moderation of question papers.
Various examination centres submit inaccurate and poorly captured data in both electronic and hard copy format for resulting purposes per examination cycle. This does not only delay the approval of results, but brings the integrity of the process into question. The Department has recently completed and tested a national document on data verification standards of examinations for implementation by examination centres. All Information Technology (IT) service providers that service TVET colleges were involved in the process and the IT system administrators will be briefed when the Department hosts examinations support workshops across the nine provinces from August to October 2015.
The Department is not aware of any consolidated irregularity report that is still outstanding. The consolidated irregularity report for the November 2014 examinations cycle of the General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training (GETC: ABET) Level 4 qualification was submitted late due to a delay in the response of the inputs required from Provincial Departments of Education. The Department has addressed this matter with the heads of examinations in provinces and agreed on the processes and timeframes to be adhered to for future examination cycles.
2) (a) Currently, there are 10 106 lecturers at TVET colleges.
(b) Work is underway to comprehend the skills shortfall of lecturers. Lecturers come from a varied background in some cases lacking pedagogical and technical skills. While an annual survey is done, it is not always possible to meaningfully identify the level of competence of lecturers.
(c) and (d) The Policy on Professional Qualifications for Lecturers in Technical and Vocational Education and Training was gazetted in May 2013. Universities are currently working on developing programmes that are aligned to the qualifications policy. The range of qualifications included in the policy will address the development needs of lecturers who are under-qualified, as well as those that may hold appropriate qualifications but need to develop pedagogical competence. The first programmes are likely to be offered in 2016, pending approval and accreditation by relevant bodies, and more will become available in 2017.
In the meantime, the Department has initiated a number of lecturer development activities such as continued curriculum updates on new curriculum. Recently, a Lecturer Support System was introduced with an aim to expand content updates to lecturers on a large scale. This project was undertaken with the financial support of the Dutch government. In addition, we are also developing mechanisms for structured workplace exposure for lecturers. A protocol on lecturer exchanges will also be developed this year.
Compiler/Contact persons:
Contact number:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 2315 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
30 June 2015 - NW2242
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether (a) the National Treasury and (b) any entities reporting to him has paid out the remainder of any employee's contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination of the contract since the 2008-09 financial year up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (i) what amount has (aa) his department and (bb) entities reporting to him spent on each such payout, (ii) to whom were these payouts made and (iii) what were the reasons for the early termination of the contracts in each specified case?
Reply:
(a) The National Treasury has not paid out the remainder of any employee’s contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination of the contract for any financial year since 2008.
(b) Yes, the following entities paid out the remainder of the employees’ contractually stipulated date of termination of contacts for the specified period;
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE
Financial years |
(i)(bb) Amount paid on early termination? |
(ii) Names of payout recipients |
(iii) Reasons for early termination |
2010-11 FY |
R 35,741.50 |
Goitsimang April |
Settlement agreement |
R 445,677.08 |
Dineo Motsepe |
CCMA Settlement agreement |
|
2013-14 FY |
R 93,970.00 |
Derick Letlonkane |
Service no longer required |
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND
Financial years |
(i)(bb) Amount paid on early termination? |
(ii) Names of payout recipients |
(iii) Reasons for early termination |
2010-11 FY |
R 1,548,217.00 |
M Ramataboe |
Board agreement |
GOVERNMENT PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION AGENCY
Financial years |
(i)(bb) Amount paid on early termination? |
(ii) Names of payout recipients |
(iii) Reasons for early termination |
2013-14 FY |
R 191,799.00 |
Mr. J. Ramatlhape |
Permanent CIO was appointed |
LAND BANK
Financial years |
(i)(bb) Amount paid on early termination? |
(ii) Names of payout recipients |
(iii) Reasons for early termination |
2011-12 FY |
R 527,769.64 |
Lehlohonolo Andrew Makenete |
Mutual agreement |
PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Financial years |
(i)(bb) Amount paid on early termination? |
(ii) Names of payout recipients |
(iii) Reasons for early termination |
2014-15 FY |
R 3,188,014.00 |
Confidentiality agreements |
Voluntary termination of contract |
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS
Financial years |
(i)(bb) Amount paid on early termination? |
(ii) Names of payout recipients |
(iii) Reasons for early termination |
2008-09 FY |
R 9,350,000.00 |
K Ngqula |
Seperation Agreement |
SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES
Financial years |
(i)(bb) Amount paid on early termination? |
(ii) Names of payout recipients |
(iii) Reasons for early termination |
2008-9 to 2014-15 |
R 4,745,571.68 |
Confidentiality agreements |
Confidentiality agreements |
SASRIA
Financial years |
(i)(bb) Amount paid on early termination? |
(ii) Names of payout recipients |
(iii) Reasons for early termination |
2010-11 FY |
R 766,800.00 |
Mr Collin Macheke |
Position became redundant after restructuring. |
30 June 2015 - NW2208
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether he will offer South African citizens a tax dispensation similar to that being offered by the new British government to its citizens, not to increase taxes for the duration of its term of office in order to give British taxpayers the certainty requisite to take out a mortgage to purchase a house; if not, why not; if so, when will he make such an announcement?
Reply:
South Africa is a sovereign country and would not copy or follow the tax policies of other countries without completing a thorough due diligence process to establish the benefits for our citizens. South Africa tax policy is developed in a transparent manner and outlined in the annual Budget and forms part of the fiscal framework which is shaped by the long-term objectives of the government as outlined in the National Development Plan and medium-term objectives like the Medium-Term Strategic Framework. Tax policy has been broadly stable since 1994 and provides relative certainty to all citizens and investors. Major tax policy changes are referred to expert committees like the Davis Tax Committee, which is currently considering various challenges faced by tax policy in South Africa. This follows on the work of the Katz Commission which shaped the tax policies of the democratic government soon after 1994. To the extent that changes in policy are made, they are done in a deeply consultative way and on the advice of expert committees and are not done in an ad-hoc manner. It should be noted that South Africa has different objectives and challenges to an advanced economy like Britain and our policies therefore reflect different priorities from Britain.
In considering the objective of encouraging South Africans to own their homes, I do not believe that tax certainty is an issue at all. The bigger challenges posing home ownership probably relates to non-tax issues like the cost of borrowing; availability and supply of housing, land; and the price and affordability of houses.
30 June 2015 - NW2229
Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)(a) What was the estimated cost of developing the Recruitment and Retention Strategy for Social Workers which came into effect in 2006 and (b) was an implementation plan which is (i) time-bound, (ii) well-resourced and (iii) subject to project management developed and executed in terms of the specified strategy;
Reply:
(1) (a) The estimated cost of developing the Recruitment and Retention Strategy
for Social Workers which came into effect in 2006 was R500 000 and a further cost of Rapid Assessment Study of the strategy was R250 000; (b)(i)The implementation plan was not time bound but ongoing and Provinces were required to source funding from their Provincial Treasury to implement Recruitment and Retention Strategy for Social Workers; (ii) The National Department of Social Development has since the 2007/08 to the 2015/2016 financial year received an estimated R1, 6 billion as part of the resource for the recruitment part of the strategy (scholarship programme); (iii) the Rapid Assessment Study’s findings indicated some notable strides by provinces in the implementation of the strategy in terms of improved office accommodation, vehicle allocation, improved conditions of social workers salaries following the regrading of salaries of social workers. This is despite the many challenges that still need to be addressed.
2. The estimated cost to the department for hosting the Social Work Indaba in March 2015 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban was R 12 119 060.97 of which R3m was spent on implementation of Communication plan for the event. It should however be noted that the costs for conferencing amounting to R2.8m were incurred and paid for by USAID.
3. The resolutions taken at the Social Work Indaba affirm the findings and recommendation of the strategy. The Social Work Indaba involved a broader representation of stakeholders which included social workers from NGOs, other government institutions, universities and national and provincial departments of Social Development. The Recruitment and Retention Strategy process involved only Provincial Departments of Social Development.
30 June 2015 - NW2359
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Social Development
With reference to her reply to question 1818 on 26 May 2015, (a) what services were provided by the law firm for the R222 876.04 paid and (b) how was the law firm appointed?
Reply:
(a) The law firm reviewed the outcome of the constitutional court judgment on the payment tender and the leakage of information to media houses.
(b) The law firm was appointed in terms of SASSA‘s Annual Procurement General Exemptions SASSA-12/10 which enables the Minister to appoint a commission of enquiry, special investigating units, forensic auditors and also to enable the Agency to procure services to seek legal opinion from Legal Firms without following the procurement process due to the sensitivity of the nature of the service.
30 June 2015 - NW2362
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)Whether, with regard to her reply to question 271 on 25 May 2015, she will provide a copy of the policy that guides how the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) should address disaster relief;
Reply:
(1) Social relief of distress is provided in terms of the criteria set in the Social Assistance Act, 2004. The policy on SASSA responses to disaster is a guide for SASSA staff to implement the legislative requirements in a uniform and consistent manner.
(2) Please refer to Section 4 of the SASSA guidelines.
29 June 2015 - NW2216
Dudley, Ms C to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her department’s consultation process on the policy on home-schooling, her department has (a) finalised and (b) gazetted the policy; if not, on what date does she expect the policy to be finalised; if so, (i) on what date was the relevant Government Gazette published and (ii) under what Government Gazette number?
Reply:
(a) The policy on home-schooling has not yet been finalised; and
(b) therefore not gazetted. It is envisaged that the policy will be completed by 31 March 2016.
29 June 2015 - NW2129
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(a) What amount was spent on school furniture in respect of each province under Goods and Services (i) in the (aa) 2013-14 and (bb) 2014-15 financial years and (ii) from 1 April 2015 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) to which schools was the school furniture delivered, (c) what was the inventory delivered and (d) when was the furniture delivered to each school?
Reply:
The responses below were sourced from the provincial education departments.
- (i) (aa) (bb) (ii)
PROVINCES |
Spend 2013/14 |
Spend 2014/15 |
|
R'000 |
R'000 |
Eastern Cape |
51 900 000 |
18 209 835 |
Free State |
3 307 000 |
51 469 000 |
Gauteng |
30 391 214 |
43 000 000 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
47 455 000 |
88 990 716 |
Limpopo |
30 002 000 |
297000 |
Mpumalanga |
35 015 000 |
28 717 000 |
Northern Cape |
1 389 000 |
16 367 000 |
North West |
19 511 000 |
18 365 000 |
Western Cape |
35 170 086 |
31 914 362 |
TOTAL |
254 140 300 |
297 329 913 |
Information for 2015/16 has been requested from the province and will be made available once received.
- (c) (d)
|
2013/14 Financial year |
2014/15 Financial year |
||
PROVINCES |
No of schools that received furniture in 2013/14 |
Total quantities delivered 2013/14 |
No of schools that received furniture in 2014/15 |
Total quantities delivered 2014/15 |
Eastern Cape |
580 |
116083 |
1012 |
388 675 |
Free State |
|
|
|
|
Gauteng |
417 |
93354 |
380 |
53 162 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
6 |
505 |
1631 |
151 215 |
Limpopo |
320 |
41899 |
486 |
13 733 |
Mpumalanga |
487 |
64201 |
449 |
74 749 |
Northern Cape |
7 |
1368 |
7 |
93 |
North West |
10 |
884 |
343 |
33 381 |
Western Cape |
761 |
151192 |
814 |
75 602 |
TOTAL |
2588 |
469486 |
5122 |
790610 |
NB: In KwaZulu-Natal and Northern Cape Provinces schools procure furniture using the Norms and Standard for school funding allocations. Outstanding information from the Free State Province has been requested and will be made available once received.
Quantities delivered include, combination desks, learners tables, chairs and teachers furniture.
29 June 2015 - NW2096
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to the Schools Infrastructure Backlogs Grants, or Accelerated School Infrastructure Delivery Initiative, (a) what progress has been made with the construction of the (i) Chief Henry Boklein Senior Secondary School and (ii) Bhekizulu Senior Secondary School in the Eastern Cape, (b) which contractor(s) are responsible for the project(s) and (c) what are their contact details?
Reply:
(a) Both construction contracts of Chief Boklein and Bhekizulu were terminated on 19 March 2015 due contractor’s non-performance.
- Progress at termination was 35% for Chief Henry Boklein Senior Secondary School
- Progress at termination for 26% for Bhekizulu Senior Secondary School
(b) The contractor which was appointed for both contracts was Leungo Construction
(c) The contractor’s contact details are Richard Farrar, [email protected], 0722125467 or 073 609 1572
29 June 2015 - NW2128
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether her department has the delivery notes in respect of the delivery of (a) workbooks and (b) textbooks delivered to each province in the 2015 academic year; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(a) Workbooks
Workbooks are delivered directly to each public school. The National Department of Basic Education is in possession of electronic copies of proof of delivery notes for all schools that received their workbook consignments for volume 1 and volume 2 for the 2015 academic year.
(b) Textbooks
The National Department of Basic Education does not deliver textbooks to schools. The responsibility is that of Provincial Departments of Education who are in possession of the proof of deliveries.
29 June 2015 - NW1605
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)(a) How many schools were full-service schools and (b) what amount was spent to revamp these schools to provide full services in each province for the (i) 2013-14 and (ii) 2014-15 financial years;
Reply:
(1) In May 2015 the number of Full-Service schools in the country stood at a total of 793. The total amount spent to revamp the schools to provide a full range of support services is not available for all provinces for the respective reporting years. According to reports received from four of the nine provinces the total amount spent in (i) 2013 – 2014 was R71 763 000 and in (ii) 2014 – 2015, R73 189 000 (Table 1 below gives a breakdown by Provincial Education Department).
(2) The number (a) of learners with (i) physical disabilities and (ii) other special needs enrolled in Full-Service Schools in 2014 was 19 735. Comprehensive disaggregated statistics on enrolment by category of disability are not available. This data will become available as the Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) is incrementally rolled out, commencing with Special and Full-Service Schools in 2015 to 2016.
Table 1: The table below provides statistics related to Full-Service Schools:
Province |
Number of Full Service Schools |
Expenditure in 2013/14 R’000 |
Expenditure in 2014/15 R’000 |
Number of learners with special needs (including learners with physical and sensory disabilities) |
EC |
26 |
R 45 336 |
R620 |
2358 |
FS |
134 |
- |
- |
1835 |
GT |
74 |
R7 054- |
R9 100 |
4310 |
KZN |
101 |
- |
R1 377 |
4295 |
LP |
17 |
- |
- |
- |
MP |
140 |
R690 |
3,500 |
3195 |
NC |
4 |
- |
- |
489 |
NW |
150 |
R24,827 |
R60,638 |
2618 |
WC |
147 |
R910 |
- |
1720 |
Total |
793 |
R71 763 |
R73 189 |
19735 |
Source: Reports submitted by PEDs in March 2015
The number of learners with physical and other disabilities enrolled in Special Schools respectively in 2013 and 2014 is provided in Table 2 below.
Table 2: Enrolment in Special Schools in 2013 - 2014
Province |
Number of Special Schools |
Number of Learners with Physical Disabilities (including sensory disabilities) in 2013 |
Number of learners with other special needs in 2013 |
Number of Learners with Physical Disabilities (including sensory disabilities) in 2014 |
Number of learners with other special needs in 2014 |
EC |
42 |
2 406 |
6 852 |
2 276 |
8546 |
FS |
21 |
1 584 |
4 546 |
1 487 |
4 691 |
GT |
136 |
8 279 |
34 784 |
3 629 |
37 982 |
KZ |
74 |
4 942 |
11 968 |
4 371 |
12 809 |
LP |
34 |
2 597 |
6 095 |
2 445 |
6 085 |
MP |
20 |
574 |
3 429 |
399 |
3 473 |
NC |
11 |
411 |
1 374 |
300 |
1 597 |
NW |
32 |
1 258 |
5 600 |
1 219 |
5 724 |
WC |
83 |
3 326 |
17 459 |
3 114 |
16 491 |
SA |
453 |
25377 |
92107 |
19240 |
97398 |
Source: Special School Snap Survey 2013, 2014
- The number of teachers in (a) schools for learners with special needs and (b) Full-Service schools who have been trained in special needs teaching methods is provided in Table 3 below.
Table 3: Number of teachers trained in areas of specialisation in Inclusive Education
Province |
Number of Teachers Trained in Curriculum Differentiation in 2014/15 |
Number of Teachers Trained on Full-Service School Guidelines in 2014/15 |
Number of Teachers Trained on SNE Guidelines in 2014/15 |
Number of Teachers Trained in SASL in 2014/15 |
Number of Teachers Trained in Braille in 2014/15 |
EC |
55 |
435 |
0 |
94 |
60 |
FS |
766 |
558 |
79 |
59 |
27 |
GT |
6803 |
616 |
616 |
130 |
50 |
KZN |
4176 |
2424 |
1752 |
64 |
30 |
LP |
102 |
34 |
102 |
33 |
30 |
MP |
1450 |
0 |
0 |
576 |
140 |
NC |
3783 |
200 |
265 |
28 |
11 |
NW |
1200 |
1200 |
1200 |
58 |
50 |
WC |
405 |
405 |
405 |
160 |
65 |
Total |
18740 |
5872 |
4419 |
1202 |
463 |
(4)(a)(i) and b(i) The national target for establishing new special schools in (aa) 2013-14 was six (6) and for (bb) 2014-15 one (1). ( c )(i) A total of seven (7) new special schools were completed between 2013 and 2015.
(a)(ii) and b(ii) After a substantial growth in the number of designated Full-Service Schools from 30 in 2009 to 793 in 2015, most Provincial Education Departments have entered a phase of consolidation which would include implementation of the SIAS Policy, strengthening of School-based Support Teams, staff training, provision of assistive technology and physical infrastructure upgrading to comply with norms of universal design and access. The national target for converting additional ordinary schools into full-service schools in (aa) 2013-14 was 116 and for (bb) 2014-15, 21 .
( c )(ii) A total of 137 new full-service schools were completed between 2013 and 2015 .
Specific targets set by individual provinces for 2014 – 15:
Eastern Cape
Financial Year |
Number of Special Schools to be established |
Actual Achievement |
Number of Full Service Schools to be established |
Actual Achievement |
2013/14 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
2014/15 |
2 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
Free State:
One Special School will be built in Xhariep District in the 2015/16 financial year. Two Full-Service Schools have been designated for upgrading in 2015/16.
Gauteng:
Gauteng Province had a target of 19 Full-Service Schools for 2013/14 and 2014/15. This target was achieved. A target of 45 has been set for 2015/16 and this target will be achieved as the province started capacitating certain schools in 2013/14 and 2014/15 in order to ensure that the number of Full-Service Schools can be increased to expand the support for learners who experience barriers to learning. No targets were set in 2013/14 and 2014/15 to increase the number of Special Schools. However, Gauteng is currently considering increasing the number of Special Schools.
Limpopo:
Due to budgetary constraints, Limpopo Province is concentrating on consolidating the Full-Service and Special Schools that have been converted or newly built over the past four years by training of teachers and provision of resources.
KwaZulu Natal:
Two new Special Schools were registered in 2014 and no new Full-Service schools have been designated in the period 2013 – 2015.
Mpumalanga
Tsakane Special School in Bushbuckridge was opened in October 2014 making provision for 120 learners with high levels of support needs. The province is awaiting the construction of a residential school for the Deaf and blind learners in Mbombela. There are no plans for designating any new Full Service Schools in 2015.
Northern Cape
In 2014 the Kleinzee Special School was established with donor funding from the Anglo American Corporation. No new Special or Full-Service schools will be built in 2015/16.
North West Province:
Full Service schools 2013-14 |
Full Service Schools 2014-15 |
||||
Target |
Time Frame |
Target achieved |
Target |
Time Frame |
Target achieved |
20 (05 per district) |
2013/14 |
20 |
20 (05 per district) |
2014/15 |
20 |
Special schools 2013-14 |
Special Schools 2014-15 |
||||
Target |
Time Frame |
Target achieved |
Target |
Time Frame |
Target achieved |
32 |
2013/14 |
32 |
0 |
2014/15 |
0 |
Western Cape
Full Service schools 2013-14 |
Full Service Schools 2014-15 |
||||
Target |
Time Frame |
Target achieved |
Target |
Time Frame |
Target achieved |
32 |
2013/14 |
32 |
40 |
2013/14 |
40 |
Special schools 2013-14 |
Special Schools 2014-15 |
||||
Target |
Time Frame |
Target achieved |
Target |
Time Frame |
Target achieved |
71 |
2013/14 |
71 |
72 |
2014/15 |
72 |
29 June 2015 - NW2261
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Whether (a) her department and (b) any entities reporting to her has paid out the remainder of any employee's contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination of the contract since the 2008-09 financial year up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (i) what amount has (aa) her department and (bb) entities reporting to her spent on each such payout, (ii) to whom were these payouts made and (iii) what were the reasons for the early termination of the contracts in each specified case?”
Reply:
(a) The department has not paid out the remainder of any employee’s contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination of the contract since the 2008-09 financial years.
(b) The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC); Technology Innovation Agency (TIA); Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf); South African Space Agency (SANSA) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) did not pay out the remainder of any employee’s contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination since the 2008-09 financial year to date,only the National Research Foundation (NRF) had a payout.
(i) (aa) Not applicable.
(bb) The NRF paid out the amount of R4,607,381.93 (R3,122,466.41 after tax).
(ii) The payout was made to Dr Gatsha Mazithulela, the previous vice-president of the National Research Infrastructure and National Research Facilities.
(iii) The decision for the early termination of Dr Mazithulela’s employment contract arose following a decision by the NRF Board to restructure the NRF business.
29 June 2015 - NW2292
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
When will a (a) primary school and (b) high school be built in Birch Acres Ext 23-24, Kempton Park, Gauteng?
Reply:
(a) (b)
The response below was sourced from Gauteng Department of Education
There are no plans to build schools in Birch Acres Ext 23 -24. The building of a primary school in Birch Acres Ext 3 is planned for the 2018/19 financial year.
29 June 2015 - NW2187
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources:
Is his department currently involved in a work exchange and/or employment agreement with the Republic of Cuba; if so, (a) what number of Cuban nationals (i) are currently employed and (ii) are due to be employed by his department, (b) what specific work roles are envisaged for the Cuban nationals, (c) what are the specific skill sets of each of the Cuban nationals (i) currently employed and (ii) due to be employed, (d) what are the details of the process followed to ensure that the same skill set was or is not available in the country and amongst South African citizens and (e) what is the total cost of the (i) employment or (ii) prospective employment of such Cuban nationals?
Reply:
This Department is currently not involved in any work exchange and/or employment agreement with the Republic of Cuba,
29 June 2015 - NW2156
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)Whether physical education forms part of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement curriculum; if not, why not; if so, what are the details of the (a) time allocated and (b) structure of the mandatory physical education sessions in public schools;
Reply:
- Yes, Physical Education forms part of the CAPS Life Skills / Life Orientation curriculum.
- (a)Physical education is mandatory for all learners in public ordinary schools.
(b) (i) Fixed time allocation is prescribed for Physical Education for each phase. The table below represents the time allocation per phase:
GRADES |
TIME ALLOCATION PER WEEK |
Gr R – 3 |
2 hours |
Gr 4 – 6 |
1 hour |
Gr 7 – 9 |
1 hour |
Gr 10 - 12 |
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(ii) The structure of Physical Education in each phase is as follows:
- The CAPS Life Skills/Life Orientation clearly indicates that Physical Education is one of the core topics to be taught in all schools.
- The sub-topics and content is specified for each grade.
- The content for Physical Education across the phases relates to each other.
- Each phase focuses on similar areas of skills, knowledge and values and prepares learners to continue with the subject in other grades – thus ensuring continuity.
- All physical education periods will focus on practical physical and mass participation in movement activities for enjoyment and enrichment purposes.
- The Physical Education Task (PET) is administered across all fours school terms in all grades.
- Learner participation and movement performance in the PET will be assessed and reported at the end of each term. The focus of assessment falls into two broad categories viz: participation and movement.
The tables below highlight the topics/focus area for Physical Education in each of the grades/phases:
TABLE 1
FOUNDATION PHASE: Grades R - 3 |
Focus area:
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TABLE 2
INTERMEDIATE PHASE: Grades 4 – 6 The following are the focus in the intermediate phase |
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GR 4 |
GR 5 |
GR 6 |
Movement |
Movement |
Physical fitness |
Invasion games |
Target games |
Striking and fielding games |
Rhythmic movement |
Rhythmic movement |
Rhythmic patterns of movement |
Basic field/track & swimming activities |
Variety of field, track and swimming activities |
Refined sequences through gymnastics or swimming activities |
Safety issues |
Safety issues |
Safety issues |
TABLE 3
SENIOR PHASE: Grades 7 – 9 The following are the focus in the intermediate phase: |
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GR 7 |
GR 8 |
GR 9 |
Fitness programme |
Physical activities that promotes fitness |
Improvement of physical wellness level |
Indigenous games |
Target games |
Develop game plan for individual or team sports |
Sequence to physical activities |
Programme to improve movement techniques |
Refines own and peer performance in movement |
Outdoor recreational programmes |
Outdoor recreational activity |
Outdoor recreational activities |
Safety issues |
Safety issues |
Safety issue |
TABLE 4
FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Grades 10 - 12 The following are the focus in the intermediate phase: |
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GR 10 |
GR 11 |
GR 12 |
Physical fitness programme |
Personal level of fitness and health |
Personal fitness and health goals |
Skills in playground / community or indigenous games |
Umpiring / leadership skills |
Long term engagement in traditional /non-traditional sports/indigenous games/recreational activities |
Environmentally responsible - outdoor recreational group/individual activities |
Leadership roles in recreational group activity |
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Skills in traditional / non- traditional sports |
Umpiring and leadership skills in self-designed and modified sports |
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Safety issues |
- Whether the School Sport Policy has been finalized; if not why not and when will the policy be finalized; if so (a) when the policy will be gazette and (b) what are the details of her plan to achieve implementation of the policy
REPLY
Yes, the School Sport Policy has been presented to and approved by the Council of Education Ministers (CEM).
(a) The process to have the Policy gazetted has been initiated and will be finalised within this current financial year.
(b) The plan to deliver the school sport programme as per policy is embedded in the Integrated School Sport programme and Sport and Recreation Plan. The three levels of the School Sport Programme, that is: intra- school, inter-school and local/circuit festivals are currently being implemented. These provide the platform for participation at the district and provincial levels, culminating at the national championships.
29 June 2015 - NW2245
Balindlela, Ms ZB to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether (a) her department and (b) any entities reporting to her has paid out the remainder of any employee's contract before the contractually stipulated date of termination of the contract since the 2008-09 financial year up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (i) what amount has (aa) her department and (bb) entities reporting to her spent on each such payout, (ii) to whom were these payouts made and (iii) what were the reasons for the early termination of the contracts in each specified case?
Reply:
(a) The Department of Basic Education was established on 1 April 2010. The Department cannot provide the information required for the period prior to 1 April 2010. No contracts were terminated before expiry and hence no payments were made.
(b) Entities outside of the Department manage their own appointments and terminations.
(i) aa - N/A
bb -
ENTITIES |
PAYOUT OF ANY EMPLOYEES CONTRACT BEFORE THE CONTRACTUALLY STIPULATED DATE OF TERMINATION SINCE 2008 – 2009 FINANCIAL YEAR |
|
SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL OF EDUCATORS (SACE) |
None |
|
UMALUSI |
None |
(ii) N/A
(iii) N/A
09 June 2015 - NW1901
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister in The Presidency: Women
(a) Who are the current chief financial officers of (i) her Office and (ii) the entities reporting to her and (b) what is the qualification of each chief financial officer? NW2122E
Reply:
a) Department of Women:
i) The current Chief Financial Officer is Ms Camagwini Ntshinga.
ii) Not applicable, no entity reporting to the Minister
b) Qualifications:
i) Diploma in Business Studies
Bachelor of Accounting Science
Articles of Clerkmanship
ii) Not applicable, no entity reporting to the Minister
Approved by the Minister on
Date: 2015/06/08
09 June 2015 - NW1866
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister in The Presidency: Women
Since 1 January 201 5, has her department installed generators at any of (a) its offices or (b) the offices of the entities reporting to her as a result of load shedding; if so, what is the total cost of the (i) installation and (ii) running of these generators? PRIVATE BAG x 1000, PRETORIA, 0001, Tel: 082 677 2593 Enquiries: [email protected] Memorandum from the Parliamentary Office Minister National Assembly question for Written Reply: Question 1866CS Date: Recommended I Not Recommended:Ms. Jenny Schreiner Director General: Department of Women………../…………./2015 MINISTRY IN THE PRESIDENCY: WOMEN REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NUMBER: 1866 DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 22 May 2015 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NUMBER: 15 - 2015 1866. Ms N I Tarabella - Marchesi (DA) to ask the Minister in The Presidency: WomenSince 1 January 201 5, has her department installed generators at any of (a) its offices or (b) the offices of the entities reporting to her as a result of load shedding; if so, what is the total cost of the (i) installation and (ii) running of these generators? NW2087EReplyNo.Approved by the Minister onDate: 2015/06/08
Reply:
No.
Approved by the Minister on
Date: 2015/06/08
09 June 2015 - NW1988
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister in the Presidency: Women
Does her department maintain an updated asset register; if not, why not; if so, what is the (a) total number and (b) value of all motor vehicles recorded on such register?
Reply:
Yes;
(a) Total number of motor vehicles is 12, 4 of which are ready for disposal.
(b) The value of all the motor vehicles is R4, 013 498.19
Approved by the Minister on
Date :2015/06/08
05 June 2015 - NW1706
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education:
1) With reference to her reply to question 78 on 19 March 2015, in each province and each district, how many (a) educators who are teaching at public ordinary schools are employed by school governing bodies (SGBs) and (b) of the teachers so employed are (i) unqualified and (ii) underqualified to teach; (2) whether professional registration with the SA Council for Educators (SACE) is a prerequisite for employment as a teacher by an SGB; if not, why not; if so, how will she enforce such registration; (3) in respect of each province and each district, how many (a) educators are employed by independent schools and (b) of the teachers so employed are (i) unqualified and (ii) underqualified to teach; (4) whether professional registration with the SACE is a prerequisite for employment as a teacher by an independent school; if not, why not; if so, how will she enforce such registration? NW1891E
Reply:
(1) With reference to her reply to question 78 on 19 March 2015, in each province and each district, how many (a) educators who are teaching at public ordinary schools are employed by school governing bodies (SGBs) and (b) of the teachers so employed are (i) unqualified and (ii) underqualified to teach;
(a) and (b)(i) and (ii) Information on SGB appointees for 2015 is currently not available. It is being collated in the Provincial Education Departments (PEDs), as it was collected as part of the survey conducted on the 10th school day. It will be forwarded once it is available.
(2) whether professional registration with the SA Council for Educators (SACE) is a prerequisite for employment as a teacher by an SGB; if not, why not; if so, how will she enforce such registration;
In terms of the SACE Act, registration with the South African Council of Educators (SACE) is a pre-requisite for every person in order to be employed as a teacher in schools regardless of the sector. The School Governing Bodies cannot appoint a teacher without SACE certification.
(3) in respect of each province and each district, how many (a) educators are employed by independent schools and (b) of the teachers so employed are (i) unqualified and (ii) underqualified to teach;
(a) and (b)(i) and (ii) Information on SGB appointees for 2015 is currently not available. It is being collated in the Provincial Education Departments (PEDs), as it was collected as part of the survey conducted on the 10th school day. It will be forwarded once it is available.
(4) whether professional registration with the SACE is a prerequisite for employment as a teacher by an independent school; if not, why not; if so, how will she enforce such registration?
In terms of the SACE Act, registration with the South African Council of Educators (SACE) is a pre-requisite for every person in order to be employed as a teacher in schools regardless of the sector. Independent schools cannot appoint a teacher without SACE certification.
RESPONSE TO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION 1706
COMPLIED BY:
MS S GEYER (X3740)
CD/TH
DATE:
MT T KOJANA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GRENERAL: TEACHER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DATE: 2015/05/20
05 June 2015 - NW1739
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) Whether the officials from the Northern Cape Education Department that were implicated in ghost guest payments at Ous Meisies Lodge, Kimberley, have been suspended; if not, what action has she taken with regard to these officials; (2) what measures will she take to prevent a recurrence of such fraud in the future? NW1957E
Reply:
1. The Northern Cape Department of Education reported that they are awaiting the outcome of the investigation from the South African Police Services (SAPS) in order to make an informed decision regarding sanctions for those officials found to be liable of misconduct. Investigation by the SAPS is still in progress.
2. Numerous internal controls have been introduced in Supply Chain Management in the past few years to ensure that the possibility of fraud and corruption is kept to a minimum; if it does take place it becomes clearly detectable. The details of the actual transgressions have, however, not yet been shared by the SAPS.
QUESTION 1739
Compiled by:
Northern Cape: Education Department
MR SG PADAYACHEE
ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DATE: 2015/08/25
05 June 2015 - NW1591
Shaik Emam, Mr AM to ask the Mr A M Shaik Emam (NFP) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:
With reference to her reply to question 1748 on 10 October 2014 and in view of new schools countrywide that have just been completed and other schools that are in the process of completion, where no provision has been made for sport to form part of the school curriculum (details furnished), (a) why has her department not taken the necessary steps to (i) ensure that sport is included in the school curriculum and (ii) provide the necessary sporting facilities and (b) what steps will she take to rectify the relevant issues? NW1801E
Reply:
(a) (i) The provinces have been provided with the list of the new schools and have engaged with the schools to assist them in drawing up the sport programme as part of the school plan. The schools have been registered in the 2014 School league programme and are participating in the cluster competitions. The codes and federations are providing coach training to educators and special attention is paid to these new schools.
(a) (ii). The Regulations Relating to Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure, regulates the provision of sporting facilities, as with all other spaces that constitute a school. However, in some instances, due to topography or lack of sufficient space, it is not possible to provide such facilities.
(b) In such instances, schools make arrangements to use community facilities or to share with neighbouring schools that have such facilities.
COMPILER: MR R MAFOKO
EXT: X 4217
MR SG PADAYACHEE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: PLANNING , INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT
DATE: 2015/05/11
MR SG PADAYACHEE
ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DATE: 2015/05/11
QUESTION NO. 591 APPROVED / NOT APPROVED
MR ME SURTY, MP
DEPUTY MINISTER
DATE 2015/06/01
MRS AM MOTSHEKGA, MP
MINISTER
DATE: 2015/06/04
28 May 2015 - NW1616
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Will his department contribute towards the establishment of Agri-parks, if so (a) what are the relevant details and (b) how much will his department contribute financially?
Reply:
http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW1616daff.pdf
Find here: DAFF’S RESPONSE:
26 May 2015 - NW1463
Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(a) How many invoices from private contractors to her department currently remain unpaid for longer than 30 days and (b) in each case, what (i) are the details of the (aa) contractor and (bb) services provided and (ii) what is the (aa) date of the invoice and (bb) reason why the invoice was not paid within 30 days? NW1676E(a) One invoice from a private contractor was unpaid for longer than 30 days, please refer to the attached list as Annexure A.(b) (i) (aa) Mediro Belay Management Services.(bb) The Department bought computer hardware systems and Laptops.(ii) (aa) 17 March 201 5.(bb) The invoice was not paid within 30 days because there were discrepancies on the invoice regarding the delivered items.Find here: Annexure
Reply:
(a) One invoice from a private contractor was unpaid for longer than 30 days, please refer to the attached list as Annexure A.
(b) (i) (aa) Mediro Belay Management Services.
(bb) The Department bought computer hardware systems and Laptops.
(ii) (aa) 17 March 201 5.
(bb) The invoice was not paid within 30 days because there were discrepancies on the invoice regarding the delivered items.
Find here: Annexure
26 May 2015 - NW1749
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:
(a) Which (i) properties and (ii) buildings are leased by the Road Accident Fund and (b) in each case, (i) who are they leased from, (ii) on what date did the lease commence and (iii) what is the total monthly (aa) costs and (bb) associated costs? NW1967E
Reply:
(a) The Road Accident Fund leases office space in respect of the (i) properties on which the (ii) following buildings are situated:
(b)(i) from the following persons |
b)(ii) with lease commencement date being: |
(b) (iii) (aa) with the total monthly costs (rental): |
and (b)(iii)(bb) with associated monthly operating costs (which is a variable cost), per the last invoice received: |
|
Metropolitan life building |
Drury Lane Properties (Pty) Ltd |
1 April 2014 |
R529 773.05 |
R186 738.01 |
Embassy building |
Delta Property Fund |
1 April 2014 |
R698 170.12 |
R176 443.65 |
Marble Towers |
Joburg Skyscrapers (Pty) Ltd |
1 April 2014 |
R894 536.05 |
R208 026.67 |
Eco Square |
M&T Commercial Fund |
1 Nov 2012 |
R45 731 .00 |
R10 119.48 |
Thibault Square |
The Truzen 6 Trust |
1 April 2012 |
R607 339.69 |
R313 102.73 |
Attached please find here: Response Continued
26 May 2015 - NW1747
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
Will she make the Road Accident Fund Board meeting minutes for the (a) 2011-12, (b) 2012-13 and (c) 2013-14 financial years available? NW1965E
Reply:
The (a) (b) (c) minutes of the Road Accident Fund Board are "records" as defined in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000 (PAIA), which Act regulates access to records of both public and private bodies. PAIA requires that a request for access to records must be made to the information officer of the public body concerned, in the present instance the Road Accident Fund.
Consequently, neither the Minister nor the Department of Transport are in a position to make the minutes of the Road Accident Fund Board available.