Questions and Replies
24 August 2018 - NW1933
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of entities reporting to him in (i) 2016 and (ii) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
b)Entities |
CGS |
None |
None |
MINTEK |
None |
None |
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SDT |
None |
None |
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SADPMR |
None |
None |
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MHSC |
None |
None |
24 August 2018 - NW1717
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)(a) What total amount of land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him in each province is (i) vacant and (ii) unused or has no purpose and (b) what is the (i) location and (ii) size of each specified plot of land; (2) (a) how much of the land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him has been leased out for private use and (b) what is the (i) Rand value of each lease and (ii)(aa) location and (bb) size of each piece of land?
Reply:
(a) |
(i) |
(ii) |
Department |
None |
None |
Council for Geoscience |
None |
None |
MINTEK |
None |
None |
State Diamond Trader |
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South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator |
None |
None |
Mine Health and Safety Council |
None |
None |
1.
(i) |
(ii) |
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CGS |
None |
None |
MINTEK |
None |
None |
SDT |
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SADPMR |
None |
None |
MHSC |
None |
None |
2.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr SG Mantashe, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2018
24 August 2018 - NW1657
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(a) What number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by (aa) his department and (bb) each entity reporting to him for further investigation since the Act was assented to and (b) what number of the specified cases have (i) been investigated by SAPS and DPCI, (ii) been followed up by the respective accounting officers and (iii) resulted in a conviction in each specified financial year since 2004?
Reply:
Department of Mineral Resources
Four (4) cases.
a) Number of cases relating to Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended that have been referred:
(i) (aa) One case was referred to the South African Police Service (SAPS) by the department.
(ii) (aa) No case was referred to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by the department.
b) (i) One (1) case has been investigated by SAPS during 2013/14 financial year and no case has been investigated by DPCI,
(ii) A follow up was done on the case by the respective accounting officer, and
The employee was dismissed, later appeared in court and was found guilty during 2017/18 financial year. The employee is awaiting Mintek
(a) (i) 2 cases
(ii) None
(b) (i) 2 cases investigated by SAPS.
(ii) 2 cases were followed up by the accounting officer.
(iii) 1 case resulted in a conviction in 2009.
SADPMR
a) (i) 4 cases were referred to SAPS
(ii) 1 case was referred to DPCI
b) (i) 4 cases are investigated by SAPS and1 by DPCI.
(ii) All cases are currently being followed up on by the Accounting Officer.
(iii) There are no convictions yet
MSHC
The MHSC has no cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, that have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI.)
SDT
The SDT has no cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, that have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI.)
CGS
The CGS has no cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, that have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI.)
(iii) sentence.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr SG Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2018
24 August 2018 - NW989
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
How much land does (a) his department and (b) the entities reporting to him (i) own, (ii) have exclusive rights to and/or (iii) lease from the State to (aa) use and/or (bb) occupy?
Reply:
a) The Department does not own any land
b) Entities
Council for Geoscience
Council for Geoscience list of properties as at 31 March 2018 |
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Description |
Title deed |
Street/ legal address |
(i) Own Land |
Value as per asset register as at 31/03/2018 |
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GAUTENG (Pretoria and surrounds) |
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1. |
Donkerhoek |
26/11/1996 |
T1659/1986 |
Portion 80 of Donkerhoek Farm 365 JR, Gauteng |
Own |
R 15,307,657 |
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Office Building |
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R 14,847,657 |
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Land, Donkerhoek 365, Portion 80 of |
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R 460,000 |
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2. |
Silverton |
31/03/2008 |
N/A |
280 Pretoria Street |
Own |
R 65,792,702 |
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Office Building |
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R 53,792,702 |
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Land, Silverton, Portion77, |
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R 12,000,000 |
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3. |
Pretoria West, 474 Carl Street, Town Lands 351 JR |
31/03/2015 |
N/A |
474 Carl Street |
Own |
R 840,000 |
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KWAZULU NATAL (Pietermaritzburg) |
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4. |
Office building, Pietermaritzburg |
03/01/1996 |
T386/96 |
139 Jabu Ndlovu Street |
Own |
R 83,438 |
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Land, Pietermaritzburg, Sub 5 of Lot |
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|
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R 362,000 |
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|
|
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R 445,438 |
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WESTERN CAPE (Bellville) |
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5. |
Office building, Bellville |
13/09/1995 |
T68741/1995 |
3 Oos Street |
Own |
R 11,953,372 |
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Land, Bellville, Erf 11238 Bellville |
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|
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R 1,139,000 |
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R 13,092,372 |
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EASTERN CAPE (Port Elizabeth) |
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6. |
Office building, Port Elizabeth |
11/11/1996 |
T7817/1997 |
16 2nd Avenue, Walmer |
Own |
R 105,262 |
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Land, Port Elizabeth, Erf 1629 |
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R 140,000 |
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|
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R 245,262 |
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NORTHERN CAPE (Upington) |
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7. |
Office building, Upington |
01/04/2003 |
T11736/1996 |
24 Josling street |
Own |
R 663,217 |
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Land, Upington, |
16/02/1996 |
T1187/2003 |
R 300,000 |
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Land, Upington |
01/03/2003 |
T1187/2003 |
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R 70,000 |
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R 1,033,217 |
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FREE STATE (Boshof) |
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8. |
Office building Boshof Farm |
01/07/2002 |
T17593/2002 |
Portion 3 of Magdalenasrust Farm 861, Free State |
Own |
R 68,476 |
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Office building, Boshof Infrasound- |
03/01/2006 |
R 1,590,586 |
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Land, Boshof Farm |
01/07/2002 |
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R 610,000 |
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|
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R 2,269,063 |
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LIMPOPO (Polokwane) |
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9. |
Land, Erf 110, Pietersburg, Limpopo |
01/04/2014 |
T67811/2010 |
30A Schoeman Street |
Own |
R 350,000 |
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TOTAL VALUE OF PORTFOLIO AS AT 31 MARCH 2018 |
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R 99,375,711 |
Mintek, South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator, Mine Health and Safety Council and State Diamond Trader.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr SG Mantashe, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2018
24 August 2018 - NW921
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Whether he is aware of the incident on 21 February 2017 at the Kareerand Silt Dam near Stilfontein in North West where large quantities of silt were dumped into the Vaal River; if so, (a) what was the extent of the pollution in the immediate environment of the Kareerand Silt Dam and in the Vaal River and (b) what steps (i) have been taken to limit and neutralise the impact of the immediate pollution and (ii) are being taken to prevent future dumping;
Reply:
The DMR was not aware and the matter should be referred to the Department of Water and Sanitation as the competent Authority.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr SG Mantashe, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2018
17 August 2018 - NW156
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any entity reporting to him own land; if so, in each case, (i) where is each plot of land located, (ii) what is the size of each specified plot and (iii) what is each plot currently being used for?
Reply:
(a)(i)(ii)(iii) No, The Department of Mineral Resources owns no land.
b. Entities
1. Council for Geoscience
(i)Location |
(ii) What is the size of each specified plot |
(iii) What is each plot currently being used for? |
Erf 11238, Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa, 3 Oos Street, Bellville Western Cape |
6 847 m² |
Office Space: Regional |
Portion 3 of the farm Magdalenasrust 861 Boshof RD, Free State |
513.9192 ha |
Seismic Monitoring Facility |
Portion 80 of farm Donkerhoek 365 JR Gauteng |
218 190 m² |
National Core Library |
Portion 5 of Erf 2613 139 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, KZN |
1 514 m² |
Office Space: Regional |
Erf 110 Pietersburg Ext 7 21 Schoeman Street Polokwane, Limpopo |
2 855 m² |
Warehousing – Development of Office Space: Regional |
Erf 1629 Walmer, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 16 Second Avenue, Walmer |
1 435 m² |
Office Space: Regional |
A portion of the Rem Ext of Ptn 96 (ptn of Ptn 50) of the farm Pretoria Town and Townlands 351 JR 474 Carl Street,Pretoria West, Gauteng |
2 330 m² |
Warehousing |
Portion of Portion 77 of the farm Koedoespoort 325 JR. |
36 000 m² |
Office Space: Head Office |
Erf 1094 Olyvenhoutsdrift Settlement, Kenhardt 280 Pretoria Street, Pretoria, Gauteng |
4 106 m² |
Warehousing |
Erf 1189 Upington 30 Connar Street, Die Rand, Upington, Northern Cape |
1 979 m² |
Office Space: Regional |
2. MINTEK
Location |
(ii) What is the size of each specified plot |
(iii)What is each plot currently being used for? |
Portion 175 of the Farm Klipfontein 203, District of Randburg, Gauteng |
222,662 m² |
Land has been developed to provide the infrastructure required for Mintek to carry out its operations. This includes office buildings, laboratories and plant facilities. |
Portion 226 of the Farm Klipfontein 203 IQ, Gauteng |
37,589 m² |
Land has been developed to provide the infrastructure required for Mintek to carry out its operations. This includes office buildings, laboratories and plant facilities. |
3. Mine Health and Safety Council
MHSC does not own a plot of land.
4. State Diamond Trader
SDT does not own a plot of land
5. South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator
SADPMR does not own a plot of land
Approved/Not Approved
Mr SG Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2018
17 August 2018 - NW866
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1) Whether a certain person (name and details furnished) is still in the employ of his department; if so, in which capacity; if not (2) Whether the specified person has been dismissed or (b) placed on suspension; if so, on what date was the person dismissed or placed on suspension and (ii) what are further relevant details in each case? NW944E
Reply:
(1) Ms Sylvia Dhlamini`s is no longer in the employ of the department
(2) (a) No, Ms Sylvia Dhlamini was not dismissed
(b)(i) No, Ms Dhlamini was not placed on suspension
(ii) Ms Sylvia Dhlamini`s contract with the DMR expired when the Minister`s contract expired with the Department
Approved/Not Approved
Mr SG Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2018
17 August 2018 - NW2026
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)What are the details of the (a) number of accidents that vehicles owned by his department were involved (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018, (b) cost for repairs in each case and (c)(i) number of and (ii) reasons for vehicles being written off in each case; (2) whether all vehicles owned by his department have tracking devices installed?
Reply:
(1) (a) (i) Vehicles owned by the Department of Mineral Resources have never had accident/s for the past three financial years.
(ii) None
(b) N/A
(c) (i) N/A
(ii) N/A
(2) All the vehicles owned by the Department of Mineral Resources are installed with tracking devices.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr SG Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:- ……………/………………/2018
17 August 2018 - NW1882
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources offices in (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
(1) (a) (i) No incidents of racism were reported in the (i) Department and (ii) in the entities reporting to the Department in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017.
(2) N/A
Approved/Not Approved
Mr SG Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2018
17 August 2018 - NW1355
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether there are any (a) environmental and (b) human risks involved when explosives are being used for illegal mining next to the FNB Stadium; if so, (i) what are the risks and (ii) what is his department doing to address the risks?
Reply:
(a) No.
(b) There are significant human risks.
(i) There are significant human risks are that the illegal miners can get injured or killed from the blast, inhale noxious gases from the explosion which can lead to death; can cause underground fires. Some of the stolen explosives are sometimes also used in blasting Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs).
(ii) The Department is working together with the all law agencies including the Hawks to arrest and recommend for prosecutions of illegal miners and the syndicate leaders. There is also Gauteng Illegal Mining Stakeholder Forum which consists of SAPS, Crime Intelligence, State Security agency; Mining Companies; Organised Labour. The Mine Health and Safety Council is developing a new standard for sealing of shafts that will minimise the risk of being re-opened by illegal miners and less susceptible to environmental factors.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr SG Mantashe, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2018
17 August 2018 - NW1282
Jafta, Mr SM to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
With reference to section 54 of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Act 29 of 1996, to what extent has he engaged all role-players in the mining sector concerning the perceived (a) opaque reasons often furnished by his department to close mines that seemingly have an adverse effect on the health and safety of employees and (b) attitude of employers with regard to work stoppages?
Reply:
a) The Minister has previously engaged with stakeholders in the Mining Industry Growth Development Employment Task Team (MIGDETT) on section 54. There were also further engagement in the Mine Health and Safety Council. These structures consists of organised labour (NUM, AMCU, UASA, and Solidarity) employers (Minerals council of South Africa, South African Mining Development Agency). Mining companies either individually or collectively also meet with the Minister on section 54 enforcement.
b) There are general 3 types of response from the mining companies:
- Some mining companies accept the section 54 as being positive and adding value to management oversight to non-compliance to the Mine Health and Safety Act.
- Second group thinks that a different enforcement measure should have applied like section 55 instead of section 54. This group will accept the section 54 instruction with reservations.
- The last group is very antagonistic and challenges the decisions of the Inspector in the Labour Court for the section 54 to be varied or set aside. There are companies that have even sued the Department for loss of production after they were issued with a section 54 instruction.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr SG Mantashe, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2018
26 July 2018 - NW1108
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
What (a) number of consulting firms or companies are currently contracted by (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him and (b)(i) is the name of each consultant, (ii) are the relevant details of the service provided in each case and (iii) is the (aa) start date, (bb) time period, (cc) monetary value in Rands of each contract and (dd) name and position of each individual who signed off on each contract?
Reply:
(i) Department of Mineral Resources
Service Provider |
Service Provided |
Start Date |
End Date |
Amount Paid |
Person signing and Position |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
(ii) Entities
Mine Health and Safety Council
Service Provider |
Service Provided |
Start Date |
End Date |
Amount Paid |
Person signing and Position |
Poogi Consultant |
Sealing off entries in abandoned mines |
Sep 2017 |
February 2019 |
R4 238 501.52 |
Act Chairperson: Mthokozisi Zondi |
Alexander Forbes |
Pension Fund administration |
March 2018 |
February 2023 |
R464 000.00 |
CEO:Thabo Dube |
Enterprises UP |
Illumination for mechanised equipment |
May 2017 |
April 2019 |
R1 678 057.20 |
Chairperson: David Msiza |
Enterprises UP |
Asses feasibility of reducing diesel particulate matter |
July 2017 |
January 2019 |
R1 823 145.00 |
CEO:Thabo Dube |
Service Provider |
Service Provided |
Start Date |
End Date |
Amount Paid |
Person signing and Position |
Enterprises UP |
Communication system |
December 2015 |
June 2018 |
R4 254 115.20 |
Act Chairperson: Mthokozisi Zondi |
Enterprises UP |
Conduct a Situational analysis for OH Pactitioner |
April 2018 |
September 2018 |
R997 011.43 |
CEO:Thabo Dube |
R Kalidaas & Associates |
Provision of Internal Audit services |
December 2016 |
December 2019 |
R2 256 127.31 |
Act Chairperson: Xolile Mbonambi |
The Guild |
Occupational Health handbook review |
March 2018 |
June 2018 |
R998 640.00 |
CEO:Thabo Dube |
CSIR |
Measurement of DEE and DPM |
October 2016 |
September 2018 |
R4 046 649.00 |
Act Chairperson: Xolile Mbonambi |
Council for Geoscience
Service Provider |
Service Provided |
Start Date |
End Date |
Amount Paid |
Person signing and Position |
Deloitte & Touche |
Whistle blowing |
September 2017 |
August 2020 |
R130 654.92 |
Act CEO :L Matsepe |
Dr Gunther Brandl |
Compilation of scale map mitigation |
April 2017 |
June 2017 |
R57 100.00 |
Act CEO: F Ramagwede |
Marine Data Consultants |
Software maintenance and consulting on marine data. |
March 2017 |
March 2017 |
Usage Based |
Act CEO: S Sikhosana |
Service Provider |
Service Provided |
Start Date |
End Date |
Amount Paid |
Person signing and Position |
Dr G Tredoux |
Long term feasibility study on Iron and Manganese removal Ozonation. |
March 2016 |
February 2019 |
R112 320.00 |
Act CEO: S Sikhosana |
CSIR |
Long term feasibility study on Iron and Manganese removal Ozonation. |
March 2017 |
February 2019 |
R98 496.00 |
Long term feasibility study on Iron and Manganese removal by Ozonation |
PBM Consultants |
Consulting services to assist on carrying out hydrogeological and water quality mapping in the shire river basin |
October 2016 |
February 2018 |
R3 943 143.40 |
CEO: M Mabuza |
Queens Construction |
Closure of mine openings - Mpumalanga |
November 2016 |
April 2017 |
R2 036 635.80 |
CEO: M Mabuza |
Top Getter Trading and Projects |
Closure of mine openings - Limpopo |
December 2017 |
October 2018 |
R2 165 206.71 |
CEO: M Mabuza |
Top Getter Trading and Projects |
Closure of mine openings – North West |
November 2017 |
October 2018 |
R1 636 525.18 |
Act CEO :L Matsepe |
Service Provider |
Service Provided |
Start Date |
End Date |
Amount Paid |
Person signing and Position |
Tazu Projects and consulting |
Design and sealing of shaft and maintenance of van Rahyn ponding canal |
August 2016 |
July 2018 |
R417 000.60 |
CEO: M Mabuza |
Pule Ramasimong development consultant and project managers |
Closure of mine openings – North West |
September 2017 |
February 2018 |
R470 000.00 |
CEO: M Mabuza |
Element consulting engineers |
Closure of mine openings – North West |
August 2017 |
February 2018 |
R252 510.00 |
Act CEO :L Matsepe |
Mpuluzana Trading |
Closure of mine openings – Musina |
January 2018 |
October 2018 |
R4 443 634.50 |
CEO: M Mabuza |
SNNT & Associates |
Closure of mine openings – North West |
December 2017 |
October 2018 |
R4 137 994.52 |
CEO: M Mabuza |
Mopexe consulting engineers |
Design and closure of mines in Limpopo |
September 2017 |
February 2018 |
R408 840.00 |
Act CEO :L Matsepe |
Kitso Bothlale consulting engineers |
Design and closure of mines in Gauteng and Musina |
September 2017 |
March 2018 |
R389 962.56 |
CEO: M Mabuza |
Iron Fortune (PTY) LTD |
Geological mapping and mineral assessment of Malawi |
April 2017 |
March 2018 |
24750 EUROS |
Act CEO :L Matsepe |
E-Sek Technology Solutions |
Provision of performance information management portal |
November 2017 |
November 2018 |
R486 780.00 |
CEO: M Mabuza |
Liepzig Advisory |
Specialist service to assist with ERP |
January 2018 |
April 2018 |
Usage Based |
CEO: M Mabuza |
Zendafon |
Technical advisor to assist with the adoption of GWETA framework and its policies and process |
September 2017 |
March 2018 |
R490 200.00 |
CEO: M Mabuza |
ESRI |
Maintenance of specialised software systems |
December 2017 |
December 2020 |
R4 079 019.82 |
CEO: M Mabuza |
Starlims |
Software Development services for the LAB |
July 2013 |
June 2018 |
R2 758 545.00 |
Act CEO: S Sikhosana |
Flowcentric Solutions |
Maintenance of electronic time sheet system |
July 2017 |
July 2020 |
R285 000.00 |
Act CEO: F Ramagwede |
MINTEK
Service Provider |
Service Provided |
Start Date |
End Date |
Amount Paid |
Person signing and Position |
AFRICAN RADIATION CONSULTANTS CC |
Radiation Protection Services |
2014-06-01 |
3 years |
R340 825.00 |
General Manager:Finance Sakhi Simelane, |
T-SYSTEMS SOUTH AFRICA |
Cloud Server and SAP support |
2017-05-01 |
3 years |
R22 623 437.00 |
CEO:Abiel Mngomezulu, |
SRK CONSULTING SA (Pty) Ltd |
Geotechnical Engineering Support |
2016-06-24 |
3 years |
R28 517 120.00 |
CEO:Abiel Mngomezulu |
ZITHOLELE CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
Geotechnical Engineering Support |
2016-06-24 |
3 years |
R31 848 996.00 |
CEO:Abiel Mngomezulu |
South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator
Service Provider |
Service Provided |
Start Date |
End Date |
Amount Paid |
Person signing and Position |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
State Diamond Trader
Service Provider |
Service Provided |
Start Date |
End Date |
Amount Paid |
Person signing and Position |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
26 July 2018 - NW2048
Esterhuizen, Mr JA to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
In light of the fact that 45% of global economic activity is ostensibly attributable to mining, what (a) percentage has mining contributed to the economy of the country in the past three financial years and (b) has he found to be the impact of legislation and regulations on the contribution that mining can have on the economy?
Reply:
a) Mining industry is one of the country’s key economic sectors with substantial contribution to economic growth and development, job creation and transformation, consistent with the government’s objectives to achieve more balanced economic and inclusive growth. In the past three financial years, the mining industry contributed R282.9 billion (7.8 percent) in 2015, R307.3 billion (7.9 percent) in 2016 and R334.7 billion (8.0 percent) respectively to gross domestic product (GDP). Mining contribution to Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) grew from 9.1 percent in 2015 to 9.3 percent in 2017.
b) The object of the mining and minerals legislation is to create a conducive environment for mining companies to access the country’s mineral wealth. It also strives to ensure that there is transformation in the mining industry through redressing of the past imbalances where the ownership was skewed in favour of the minorities with exclusions of the Africans. It also ensures that the mining industry contributes towards socio-economic development of mine communities and major labour sending areas as a form of compensating them for adversities associated with mining activities. It further provides for competitiveness of the industry through skills development and equitable representation in the workplace in line with demographics (both national and provincial).
26 July 2018 - NW1739
Esterhuizen, Mr JA to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
In light of the fact that mining is an industry with long-time horizons that require mining companies to project decades ahead when making adjustments (details furnished), what is the reason for the continued delay in the promulgation of key minerals legislation?
Reply:
The key reason for delay of the finalisation of Mining Charter, 2018 was to allow the mining industry stakeholders to reengage in an inclusive and meaningful discussion on issues of divergence to find a lasting solution. As a result, the Department of Mineral Resources has engaged extensively and meaningfully with all mining industry’s stakeholders, which was followed by community consultations led by Minister of Mineral Resources across all nine (9) provinces. The department has gazetted draft Mining Charter, 2018 on Friday, 15th June 2018 for public comments.
The Mineral and Petroleum Development Amendment Bill is currently going through the parliamentary process, and it is therefore out of the department’s influence. However, it is noteworthy to indicate that the National Council of Provinces has accepted the draft Bill and Provincial Legislatures are expected to provide their final mandates.
26 July 2018 - NW438
Hugo, Mr RT to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
What (a) amount in funding did his department contribute towards equipping two groundwater boreholes which were handed over to the Beaufort West Local Municipality in the Western Cape by the Council for Geoscience on 13 February 2018, (b) amount did his department spend on the handing-over ceremony and (c) are the details of the procedures followed to select the service providers for the handing-over ceremony?
Reply:
a) The groundwater was discovered by the Council for Geoscience (CGS) during the execution of the Karoo Deep Drilling baseline and geo-environmental study for the purposes of possible shale gas exploration. Two high-yielding boreholes were donated (at no cost to the municipality) to the Beaufort West Municipality who incurred the cost of the pumping infrastructure for one of the borehole. Although the CGS spent just over R495 000 to drill the two boreholes, the value of the water provided to the water-scarce municipality (to assist just over 44 000 people) is in the order of R1 million per month and could easily reach about R13 million a month based on level 6 water restriction rates for the Western Cape Province.
b) The CGS spent about R423 000 towards the handover ceremony. Flight and accommodation of CGS personnel have not been included in these calculations.
c) The CGS selected the service providers through the Beaufort West Municipality supplier chain department. The procedures were followed accordingly.
30 May 2018 - NW720
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1) Whether his department has a sexual harassment and assault policy in place; if not, (a)why not and (b) by what date will his department have such a policy in place, if so (i)how are reports investigated and (ii) what are the details of the consequence management and sanctions stipulated by the policy: (2) (a) what is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment and assault that have been reported in his department (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017 (b) what number of cases were (i) opened and concluded. (ii) withdrawn and (iii) remain open based on the incidents and (c) what sanctions were issued for each person who was found to have been guilty?
Reply:
(a) The Department has a Sexual Harassment Policy in place
(b) The Policy was adopted at the Departmental Bargaining Chamber on 28 June 2011
(c) (i) Department has Sexual Harassment Committee which investigate all reported cases
1(b)(ii) The sanctions depend on the severity of the case could be:
o Counselling
o Verbal warning
o Written warning
o Final written warning
o Suspension (with/without pay)
o Demotion (as alternative to dismissal)
o Dismissal
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30 May 2018 - NW141
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether (a) he or (b) the Deputy Minister made use of a chartered private jet during the period 1 January 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so. what (i) were the reasons for using a chartered private jet (ii) was the travel route in each case and (iii) did the use of the jet cost his department in each case?
Reply:
(1) Emergency visit to Lily mine after a fall of ground accident
(ii) OR Tambo International Airport to Mpumalanga
(iii) R 88 537 00
(b) No
(i)(ii)(iii) Falls away
Approved
Mr SG Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted; 24/05/2018
30 May 2018 - NW170
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
With reference to his testimony to the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources on 18 October 2017. in which he admitted to have met with members of the Gupta family. (a) which members of the Gupta family did he meet. (b) what was the purpose of the meeting and ( c) which staff of his department attended the meeting?
Reply:
The Minister of Mineral Resources is not able to respond on behalf of his predecessor on the question that was directed to him personally and not on the administration of the Department.
Approved
Mr SG Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted: 24/
30 May 2018 - NW516
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1) What are the details of the basis on which his department allegedly granted Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) the reconnaissance permit to undertake the seismic survey programme along the coastline between Mossel Bay and Port Edward. (2)Whether his department conducted any studies with a view to investigating the effects of seismic blasting on nonmigratory whale species and other aquatic life along the Eastern Cape coastline. If so, (a) what are the details of the findings and (b) will he furnish Mr R K Purdon with a copy of the specified findings if not (3) whether his department envisages to conduct any studies regarding the matter. if so what are the relevant dates in this regard 94) Whether his department envisages to halt the alleged issuing of exploratory oermits until such a time that the studies have been concluded? NW584
Reply:
30 May 2018 - NW361
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(a) What 1s the total amount that was (i) budgeted for and (ii) spent on his private office (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what was the (i) remuneration (ii) salary level (iii) job title. (v) qualification and (v) Job description of eacl1 employee appointed in his private office in each of the specified periods? NVV383EReply
Reply:
The Ministerial Handbook provides guidelines on the appointment of the staff in the Private Office It equally provides the recommended salary levels of each post The 3alary levels are adjusted on an annual basis as prescribed in the Public Service Regulations
The Office of the Minister had a full staff complement of 9 as defined 1n the Ministerial Handbook. In line with the Protection of Personal lnforrnatior1 Act (PoPi) and the Basic Conditions d Employment Act am unable to provide the members with such confidential information in the manner it is requested
I however draw the honourable members to the departments Annual Report wherein the organograrn of the department provides the information required Should it be insufficient. the department will make the personal files of the officials available for further scrutiny by the Auditor General as prescribed by the Act.
Approve/not approved
Mr SG Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted: 2018/05/24
30 May 2018 - NW865
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether the staff organogram of his department is being restructured; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) why, (b) what are full details in this regard and (c) by what date will the restructuring be finalised?
Reply:
The staff organogram of the Department is not being restructured. The position of the department in this regard is that no organisational restructuring is anticipated.
(a) n/a
(b) n/a
(c ) n/a
Approved/not approved
Mr SG Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted: 2018/05/25
30 May 2018 - NW326
Mr Y Cassim (DA) to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources to ask the Mr Y Cassim (DA) to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
What amount did (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of OR Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations (iii) national commercial radio station and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio station since January 2017? NW 348E
Reply:
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30 May 2018 - NW394
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
1) What (a) is the total number of mineworkers who have died at work since 1 January 2017, (b) is the cause of each death,(b) is the cause of each death, (c) is the location of each death and (d) is the name of the company that employed each mineworker. (2) whether the families of the mineworkers who died were compensated, if so what amount did each family receive? NW410E
Reply:
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30 May 2018 - NW506
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resource
(I) Has the section 11 application been granted in respect of the sale of the Tau Lekoa mine if so, (a) what company has been approved as the mine workers to the mine and (b) what company is the black economic empowerment (BEE) partner of these new owners
Reply:
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30 May 2018 - NW507
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1) (a) what is the total number of staff members of his department with a designation of deputy director-general or above who (i) have signed and or (ii) have been transferred to another position within his department since 1 January 2016 and (b) what are the details of (i) name of each staff member , (ii) position (aa) left vacant and 9bb) which each staff member moved to and (iii) the reason for each resignation or move. (2) whether each position left vacant by resignation and/or transfer has been filled; if not, by what date will the vacant position be filled; if so, (a) which position have been filled and (b) what is the name of each person who filled the vacant ? NW574
Reply:
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14 November 2017 - NW3396
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether his department is aware of any salary scales used by the mining sector when it classifies paygrades; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the details of the (a) salary band for each category and (b) number of persons employed as (i) permanent employees and (ii) outsourced contractors in the (aa) platinum group metals and (bb) gold sectors in each of the specified salary scales for each financial year since 1 April 2006?
Reply:
The salary band are regulated by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and all other related labour legislations all of which are under the administration of the Department of Labour.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
14 November 2017 - NW3466
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)How many officials and/or employees in his department were granted permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings in the past three financial years; (2) are any of the officials and/or employees that have permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings doing business with the Government; if so, (a) what was the purpose of each business transaction, (b) when did each business transaction occur and (c) what was the value of each business transaction?
Reply:
(1). The Department does not grant employees permission “to have businesses and or to do business dealings”, however, it grants permission to employees who request to perform other remunerated work outside their employment in line with the requirements of Section 30 of the Public Service Act 1994, as Amended by Act 30 of 2007. In the past three financial years, nine (9) employees were granted permission to perform remunerative work outside their employment in the Department.
(2) The Department does not have information of any employee who in the past three financial years had business dealings with the Government.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
10 November 2017 - NW2673
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
What is the total number of mines that his department has found to be not fully compliant with obligations of the Mining Social and Labour Plans (SLP) as required by the Mineral Petroleum Resources Development Act, Act 28 of 2002, (a) in the 2016-17 financial year and (b) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
Number of companies found to be not fully compliant with Social and Labour Plan
(a) 76
(b) 65
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
09 November 2017 - NW3578
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him for more than (aa) 30 days, (bb) 60 days, (cc) 90 days and (dd) 120 days and (b) what is the total amount outstanding in each case?
Reply:
a) i) Zero (aa) (bb) (cc) (dd) Falls away
b) Zero
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 November 2017 - NW3105
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Whether his department has received any complaints with regard to mining activities conducted by a certain company (name furnished) on any of the sites in Portion 3, the remaining extent of Portion 1 and the remaining extent of the farm Woodlands 407 in the Magisterial District of Parys, Free State; if so, (2) whether inspectors and/or other officials from his department inspected the mining activities at the specified sites since November 2016; if so, what are the (a) dates on which inspectors and/or other officials inspected the sites and (b) findings and recommendations of the inspectors and/or other officials; (3) on which dates did his department receive applications by the specified company for the renewal of mining permits submitted in respect of each individual application; (4) (a) on which dates were the specified mining permits renewed and (b) for which periods; (5) what kind of documentation and/or permission and/or authorisation from the Department of Water and Sanitation has been accepted by his department to the effect that the specified company may use water for mining activities on the three mining areas?
Reply:
(1) Yes, the DMR has received complaints in respect to mining activities being conducted by Winners Point 117 Trading (Pty) Ltd.
(2)
Date inspection conducted |
Findings |
Recommendations |
24 November 2016 |
Dust Noise |
A letter was sent to the company regarding the findings of the inspection and the company was directed to communicate with residence of Vaal Eden around the mining areas in order to resolve issues relating to mining. The company was also directed put in place a monitoring programme for dust and noise. |
24 August 2017 |
The complaint was about illegal mining taking place on the area, dust, noise and accumulative effects of mining affecting the road. The findings of the inspection were:
|
The company will be monitored continually to ensure compliance to the approved documents. |
30 August 2017 |
There was no mining activities taking place on FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP and FS 30/5/1/3/2/342 MP. Mining activities were taking place on FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP |
Letters were sent to the company regarding submission of financial provision and performance assessment report for on FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP and FS 30/5/1/3/2/304 MP on the 11th of September 2017 and 12th of September 2017. A pre–compliance notice was sent to the company regarding non-compliances observed on FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP on the 28th of September 2017. |
(3)
Ref No. |
Date received |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP |
1st renewal-25/11/2011 2ndrenewal-23/04/2013 3rdrenewal-25/05/2015 |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP |
1st renewal-25/11/2011 2ndrenewal-23/04/2013 3rdrenewal-25/05/2015 |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/304 MP |
1st renewal-25/11/2011 2ndrenewal-23/05/2013 3rdrenewal-25/05/2015 |
(4) (a)(b)
Ref No. |
Date renewed |
Period of renewal |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP |
1strenewal-26/04/2012 to 25/04/2013 2ndrenewal- 26/05/2014 to 25/05/2015 |
1st renewal- 1 year 2nd renewal- 1 year 3rd renewal- still in process |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP |
1strenewal-24/04/2012 to 23/04/2013 2ndrenewal- 26/05/2014 to 25/05/2015 |
1st renewal- 1 year 2nd renewal- 1 year 3rd renewal- still in process |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/304 MP |
1strenewal- 17/04/2012 to 16/04/2013 2ndrenewal-26/05/2014 to 25/04/201 |
1st renewal- 1 year 2nd renewal- 1 year 3rd renewal- still in process |
(5) The Department does not have jurisdiction over water use license applications however, the Department is required to consult the Department of Water and Sanitation regarding all mining and prospecting applications. The Department consulted the Department of Water and Sanitation regarding the application by Winnerspoint 117 Trading (Pty) Ltd on the 26th of October 2009, 10/09/2009 and 18/09/2009 respectively and it is also a legal condition to the approved EMPr that the holder must ensure that any water uses listed in terms of section 21 of NWA must get authorization from the Department of Water and Sanitation prior to the commencement of such activity.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 November 2017 - NW2959
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
With regard to the 10 interventions agreed to by the Mining Industry Growth Development and Employment Task Team aimed at saving jobs, what has his department achieved in respect of (a) delaying retrenchments to allow for consultation, (b) enhancing productivity and reduce cost pressures, (c) accelerating concurrent rehabilitation to create alternative jobs, (d) facilitating the sale of distressed assets, (e) finding other alternatives to avoid job losses (f) providing support to mineworkers where job losses cannot be avoided, (g) using multinational (MNE) levy to create alternative jobs, (h) streamlining the processes for downscaling and updating the database and exploring fiscal instruments, (i) promoting investment and market development and (MPP) (j) the communication and implementation of the plan?
Reply:
a) NSome companies have extended the 60 days consultation period to look for alternatives to save jobs.
b) Through Future Forums companies continue to identify and implement cost containment measures. The companies will include and implement turnaround strategies.
c) The development of the plan for utilization of the rehabilitation funds for concurrent rehabilitation is at an advanced stage.
d) The Department is developing a draft framework for consultation with stakeholders to enable a seamless transition to mitigate the impact of retrenchments as well as the economy.
e) Companies have implemented voluntary severance packages measures. Furthermore, employees have been deployed to other operations within the groups.
f) Companies have implemented their commitments as per the Social and Labour Plans this includes emotional, financial and employment counselling to assist retrenches to re-enter the labour market. In some reskilling has been provided.
g) Addressed as part of Mining Charter amendments pending court case.
h) Alignment of business processes underpinning Section 52 of MPRDA and Section 189 of LRA is being undertaken.
i) Promoting investment and market development
The Department of Mineral Resources in partnership with the dti, DST and State Agencies have developed institutional mechanisms for the development and facilitation of mining investment as Chaired by the DMR.
The DMR has led investment promotion efforts through policy advocacy and brand position at key international mining investment forums including Africa Down Under in Australia, and the China Mining Expo. We further plan to participate in the Mines and Money Conference in London, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in March 2018. On these missions the DMR has worked with relevant government departments to identify projects in South Africa and to support their projects in and outside of the Country. 12 junior miners accompanied the Director General to China Mining Expo and are in the process of following up on fledgling deals developed. The same approach was undertaken for the Platinum Group Metals Workshop taking place this week in Moscow. It is the aim of the Department to support a small group of these to travel to London to market their deals and find mutually beneficial partnerships that will bring more investment and jobs into South Africa. Locally the Minister has led consultations with the Black Business Council and the Platinum Industry amongst others to address constraints and leverage from opportunities to bring further investment into South Africa’s mining sector.
j) Where there’s a threat of job losses parties continue to communicate such in a responsible and sensitive manner.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 November 2017 - NW3328
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Whether the (a) chief executive officer and (b) chief financial officer of entities reporting to him are employed on a permanent basis; if not, (2) whether the specified officers are employed on a fixed term contract; if so, (a) what are the names of each of the officers and (b) when (i) was each officer employed and (ii) will each officer’s contract end?
Reply:
MINTEK |
SADPMR |
SDT |
MHSC |
CGS |
|
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
|||||
Role Permanent |
No |
No |
No |
Five year term |
Five year term |
Incumbent |
Mr D Msiza |
Mr X Mbonambi |
Mr K Menoe |
Mr T Dube |
Mr M Mabuza |
Date of Appointment |
1 October 2017 |
1 February 2017 |
1 July 2017 |
1 March 2013 |
15 July 2017 |
End of Term |
Acting |
Acting |
Acting |
28 February 2018 |
14 July 2022 |
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER |
|||||
Role Permanent |
Yes |
Five year term |
Yes |
Five year term |
Yes |
Incumbent |
Mr S Simelane |
Mr S Mandlazi |
Ms N Danisa |
Mr K Mkwanazi |
Mr L Matsepe |
Date of Appointment |
1 July 2008 |
1 August 2017 |
1 February 2016 |
1 August 2016 |
1 January 2005 |
End of Term |
N/A |
Acting |
N/A |
31 July 2021 |
N/A |
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 November 2017 - NW3188
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)What are the details including the ranks of service providers and/or contractors from which (a) his department and (b) the entities reporting to him procured services in the past five years; (2) what (a) service was provided by each service provider and/or contractor and (b) amount was each service provider and/or contractor paid; (3) (a) how many of these service providers are black-owned entities, (b) what contract was each of the black-owned service providers awarded and (c) how much was each black-owned service provider paid?
Reply:
(1) (a) (b) (2) (a) (b), (3) (a) (b) (c): The Department and its entities procure services from a range of service providers using either quotation or competitive Bidding processes. The ranking of such service provided is in line with the Preferential Procurement Regulations, that are applicable to organs of state as contemplated in section 1 (iii) of the PPPFA and all public entities listed in Schedules 2, 3A, 3B, 3C to the PFMA. The ranking of the service provider utilised has been in terms of the BBBEE levels and not black owned entities as defined.
Considering the volume of transactions for the past five years, only details relating to procurement of services exceeding R500 000 could be retrieved within reasonable time. Annexures: A1- Department, A2-MINTEK, A3-Council for Geoscience, A4-South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator, A5-Mine Health and Safety Council, A6-South African Diamond Trader.
NB: Council for Geoscience information is contained in the memory stick as it is too large for printing.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 November 2017 - NW3103
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)With reference to a certain company (name furnished) in respect of the remainder of a certain farm (name furnished) in the Magisterial District of Parys, Free State, (a) what are the names and addresses of persons who have been given notice by the specified company as possible interested and affected parties relating to the application for a mining right on the above site, (b) what comments have been received following the notices, (c) on what dates were the notices displayed, published and/or presented, (d) what are the names of the persons who objected to the application for the specified mining right and (e) on what dates were the objections to the application for the mining right received by his department and/or the applicant; (2) whether the SA Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) was given notice of the application for a mining right, if so, (a) on what date, (b) in which manner was the notice relating to the application for a mining right by the specified company served and (c) whether an objection to the above application for a mining right was lodged by SAHRA; (3) what kind of documentation or permission from the Department of Water and Sanitation authorising the specified company to use water for mining activities on the specified mining area has been accepted by his department?
Reply:
(a)
Name |
Address |
Robert Schimper |
407 Woodlands |
A.M Hanekom |
Plaas de Fonteine 189 |
W.H.RGersteling |
228 Plaas De Pont Subdivision 3 |
G Burger |
15 Pont Plaas |
M Van Wyk |
Woodlands 407 |
C Terreblanche |
Vaaldraai |
G. J Botes (Ngwathe Municipality) |
P. O Box 359, Parys, 9585 |
(b) Only the Municipality (Ngwathe Municipality) commented with no objection to the approval of the Mining Right.
(c) The newspaper and the site notices were displayed and published on the 15th of May 2015.
(d) The were no objections received
(e) Please see (d) above
(2) No notice was given to SA Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) regarding this application.
- Not applicable
- Not applicable
- No objection was received by the Department
(3) No documents or permission was received from the Department of Water and Sanitation. The Department does not have jurisdiction over Water Use License applications
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 November 2017 - NW3104
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)With reference to a certain company (name and details furnished) in respect of Portion 3, the remaining extent of Portion 1 and the remaining extent of the farm Woodlands 407 in the Magisterial District of Parys, Free State, what are the (a)(i) names and (ii) addresses of natural and legal persons that have been given notice by the specified company as possible interested and affected parties relating to the specified applications for mining permits, (b) comments that have been received following the specified notices, (c) dates on which the notices were displayed and/or published and/or presented, (d) names of the persons who objected to the applications for the specified mining permits and (e) dates on which the objections to the applications for the mining permits were received by his department and/or the applicant; (2) whether the SA Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) was given notice of the applications for mining permits, if so, (a) on what date(s) and (b) in which manner were the specified application notices served; (3) did SAHRA lodge any objection(s) to the specified applications for the three mining permits?
Reply:
(1) Mr S C H Preller was consulted verbally and there was no address provided.
(b) No comments were received
(c) The company did not display, publish or present any notices
(d) No objection was received by the Department regarding the application in question
(e) No objection was received by the Department regarding the application in question
(2) No notice was given to SAHRA regarding this application, however; it is a legal condition to the approved Environmental Management Plan that should any archaeological artefact be exposed during the mining activities in the vicinity of its finding, mining must be stopped. Furthermore the condition states that under no circumstances shall any artefact be destroyed and such objects must be marked and fenced off, and SAHRA must be contacted.
(3) This office does not have a record of any objection by SAHRA regarding the three mining permits.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 October 2017 - NW2890
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
What is the detailed (a) breakdown of and (b) valuation for current and non-current assets and investments held by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him according to (aa) listed assets (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held and (bb) unlisted investments (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held by each of the entities, in each case breaking the current assets and investments down by 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and beyond 12 months?
Reply:
Assets held by the Department and each of the entities are disclosed on the Annual Financial Statements. Information required can therefore be obtained on the annual report tabled by the Department in September 2017 to Parliament. The annual report are the key reporting instruments for departments and its entities to report against the performance targets and budgets outlined in the strategic plans, read together with the ENE.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 October 2017 - NW2596
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
When are the application dates (a) opening and (b) closing for the board positions of all entities and councils reporting to him?
Reply:
When are the application dates (a) opening and (b) closing for the board positions of all entities and councils reporting to him? |
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(a) |
(b) |
||
b)Entities |
CGS |
7 September 2016 |
21 September 2016 |
MINTEK |
21 February 2016 |
06 March 2016 |
|
SDT |
21 February 2016 |
06 March 2016 |
|
SADPMR |
21 February 2016 |
06 March 2016 |
|
MHSC |
9 September 2016 |
23 September 2016 |
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
08 September 2017 - NW2093
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any entities reporting to him are funding, including by way of discretionary funding, any institution of research and development (i) domestically and/or (ii) internationally; if so, (aa)(aaa) what are the names of the specified institutions and (bbb) what are their functions, (bb) from what date has his department or any entity reporting to him been funding them and (cc) what amount has his department contributed towards such funding?
Reply:
a) (i) No (aa)(aaa) – (cc) Falls away
(ii) No (aa)(aaa) – (cc) Falls away
b) (i) No (aa)(aaa) – (cc) Falls away
(ii) No (aa)(aaa) – (cc) Falls away
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
08 September 2017 - NW2601
Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
What number of mines failed to get their mining licences because they were not issued with environmental impact assessment certificates (a) in the 2016-17 financial year and (b) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
The Department doesn’t issues environmental impact assessment certificate but only process Environmental Authorisation for applications.
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
08 September 2017 - NW2462
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(a) What is the total number of jobs that have been lost in the mining industry since 27 April 1994 and (b) how many of those jobs have been lost due to mechanisation and/or automation?
Reply:
(a) A total of 147 187 jobs have were lost by the first quarter (ending March) of 2017, from a total of 611 018 in 1994.
(b) The Department does not have those figures, but the impact of mechanisation on job losses has been very minimal. Most of the jobs were lost due to decline in ore grades, reduced prices resulting from weakened demand, all of which led to operations’ restructuring.
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
08 September 2017 - NW2658
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Whether he has found that the collapse of a pedestrian bridge onto the N3 highway on 9 August 2017, happened at or around the same time as an earth tremor was experienced in the region; if so, (a) was the tremor a result of the previous or current mining activity and (b) was the mining activity that led to the tremor found to be legal or illegal; (2) Does the Council for Geoscience keep a record of such tremors; if so; (3) Has the Council reported on any such event; if not, when the report will be made available; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) Have there been other reports of tremors in the area; if so, how frequent have they been? NW2965E
Reply:
No. |
Question |
Response |
(1) |
Whether he has found that the collapse of a pedestrian bridge onto the N3 highway on 9 August 2017, happened at or around the same time as an earth tremor was experienced in the region; if so, (a) was the tremor a result of the previous or current mining activity and (b) was the mining activity that led to the tremor found to be legal or illegal |
The Council for Geoscience’s seismic stations indicate that the tremor occurred on the 8th August 2017 at 23:47:23. The tremor was a magnitude 2.3 and occurred within a depth of 3.4km The Council for Geoscience has not established causality between the stated tremor and either previous or current mining activities. |
(2) |
Does the Council for Geoscience keep a record of such tremors; if so; |
The Council for Geoscience keeps records of all tremors. |
(3) |
Has the Council for Geoscience reported on any such event; if not, when will the report be made available; if so, what are the relevant details; |
The Council for Geoscience records all tremors. Records on specific tremors can be made available. The relevant details are date, time, magnitude and depth. |
(4) |
Have there been other reports of tremors in the area; if so, how frequent have they been? |
Yes, there are tremors that occur in the area and our records indicate a frequency of 1 tremor a week of magnitude 2 and above. |
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
31 August 2017 - NW2394
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)(a) How many asbestos mines have been rehabilitated since the inception of his department’s asbestos rehabilitation project in 2008, (b) what amount has been spent to date and (c)(i) what are the names of the mines that have been rehabilitated and (ii) where are these mines located; (2) (a) how many asbestos mines still need to be rehabilitated and (b) what is the estimated rehabilitation costs; (3) by what date does his department anticipate to conclude the rehabilitation of asbestos mines?
Reply:
1. (a) 21 sites
(b) R154 152 385.16
(c)
- Strelley Northern Cape
- Jebolo: Northern Cape
- Prieska Old Hospital: Northern Cape
- Langley Limpopo:
- Mafefe Kappa: Limpopo
- Prieska Parkland Creation: Northern Cape
- Heuningvlei: Northern Cape
- Vergenoeg: Northern Cape
- Ga-Lotolo: Northern Cape
- Lokaleng Northern Cape
- Ditabogong: Limpopo
- Mahlatjane: Limpopo
- Klipriver: Kwazulu Natal
- Sithilo: Kwazulu Natal
- Ga-Madiba: Limpopo
- Betle: Limpopo
- Mang le Mang: Limpopo
- Masaneng: Northern Cape
- Buisvlei South: Northern Cape
- Buisvlei North: Northern Cape
- Motsane: Limpopo
2. (a) 234
(b) R1 701 278 865
3. 2029
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
31 August 2017 - NW2301
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Why has he not finally declared a restriction or prohibition on the granting of any rights or permits in terms of section 49(1) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), Act 28 of 2002, in relation to the (a) the buffer zone around the Mapungubwe National Park, which was initiated by the former Minister of Mineral Resources, Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi, by the publication of his intention to declare a restriction and prohibition in the Government Gazette 38004 of 12 September 2014 and (b) the Chrissiesmeer Biodiversity Site, which was initiated by the former Minister of Mineral Resources, Ms S Shabangu, by the publication of her intention to declare a restriction and prohibition in Government Gazette 34051 of 11 March 2011; (2) given the environmental significance of the wetlands and grasslands in the Wakkerstroom area and the extreme sensitivity of those wetlands and grasslands to prospecting and mining, why has he not exercised his discretion in terms of section 49(1) of the MPRDA to declare a restriction or prohibition against the granting of new prospecting and mining rights in that area?
Reply:
- The Minister will exercise his discretion in terms of Section 49 (1) of the MPRDA for mining in the area subsequent to the submission of a technical report currently been compiled by the Joint Planning Task Team comprising officials from the Department of Mineral Resources, Department of Environmental Affairs and Department of Water and Sanitation.
- On the strength of the information received, the Minister is considering to restrict the granting of any right over the properties within a buffer zone of the Mapungubwe work Heritage site. The environmental sensitivity of the wetlands and grasslands as well as the overall occurrence of certain species were duly considered when the area was declared to be a buffer zone. If the area falls outside the buffer zone as declared, the necessary studies shall be conducted and the result thereof shall be presented for further consideration by the Minister. The restriction would not constitute prohibition and each case will be considered on its merits.
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
29 August 2017 - NW2297
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Why has his department not published (a) a national environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement report or (b) its environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement statistics as part of the Department of Environmental Affairs’ annual National Environmental Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Report as promised by the former Minister of Mineral Resources, Adv Ngoako Ramatlhodi, in his reply to question 2365 on 13 July 2015; (2) (a) on what date will his department publish its environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement statistics and (b) in what format?
Reply:
1. (a) The department is currently working on an integrated system to make statistics related to compliance monitoring and enforcement accessible.
(b) It is work in progress, however, the process was delayed due to lack of funding.
2. (a) and (b) As indicated in 1 above, it is work in progress and when necessary funding becomes available, the department will make available 2. statistics relating to environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement.
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
25 August 2017 - NW2298
Mathys, Ms L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)On what date will his department update its manual in terms of section 14 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000; (2) whether his department’s next manual in terms of section 14 of the specified Act provides that certain documents (names and details furnished) are automatically available in terms of section 15 of the Act; if not, why not?
Reply:
1. The 2017 manual in terms of section 14 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000 has been approved by the Information Officer of this Department and is in the process of being published on the Department’s website.
2. In terms of the 2017 manual, the following listed documents are automatically available:
(i) all registered rights granted in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (the “MPRDA”);
(ii) all applications for rights listed in (I limited to the extent that confidential information contained in such applications will not be made available without the prior consent of the applicant concerned;
(iii) Environmental management programmes approved in terms of the MPRDA and National Environmental Management Act No. 107 of 1998 (“NEMA”);
(iv) Environmental management plans approvedin terms of the MPRDA;
(v) Social and labour plans approved in terms of the MPRDA escluding commercial, confidential or financial information;
(vi) Mining work programmes and prospecting work programmes approved in terms of the MPRDA excluding proof of financial ability;
(vii) Draft versions of the documents listed in (iii), (iv) and (v) submitted to the Department of Mineral Resources for approval is subject to the limitation in (ii) above;
(viii) Environmental authorisations issued in terms of NEMA;
(ix) Full applications for environmental authorisations in terms of NEMA subject to the limitation in ((ii) above;
(x) Social and labour plans approved in terms of the MPRDA (refer to (v) above;
(xi) prospecting work programmes approved in terms of the MPRDA (refer to (vi) above; and
(xii) Documents relating to the financial provision for rehabilitation.
The availability of the remaining listed documents are subject to an application for access to records in terms of PAIA. These documents are not automatically available, because access to records of this nature may have been refused in instances where statutory grounds for refusal are relevant and applicable.
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
25 August 2017 - NW2299
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Does his department ensure that public participation is conducted in relation to applications and/or requests for Ministerial consent for the transfer of rights or permits in terms of section 11 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, Act 28 of 2002; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether his department ensured that public participation was conducted in relation to the transfer of the mining right for Optimum Colliery from Glencore to Tegeta Exploration and Resources; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether his department has opened an investigation into the money that has allegedly disappeared from the rehabilitation funds for Optimum Colliery alnd Koornfontein Colliery in the process of the transfer of those collieries from Glencore to Tegeta Exploration and Resources; if not, why not; if so, (a) what was the outcome of the investigation and (b) what steps has his department taken in relation to the outcome of the investigation?
Reply:
(1) Applications in terms 11 of the Act does not provide for public participation to be conducted as these are commercial transactions between parties involved.
(2) Please see (1) above
(3) No investigation was instituted. The company has provided the department with financial statement indicating the availability of funds for rehabilitation, which was moved from Standard Bank to the Bank of Baroda.
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
25 August 2017 - NW2302
Mokause, Ms MO to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Whether the Petroleum Association of South Africa refused any application for reconnaissance permission, technical cooperation permit, exploration right or production right in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, Act 28 of 2002 in the past five years; if so, what are the reasons for the refusal?
Reply:
Yes. The reasons for refusal differ from one application to the other and can be summarised as follows:
- Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the granted Exploration Rights in case of renewal of Exploration Rights applications e.g. failure to conduct exploration activities in accordance with the work programme, failure to pay exploration fees etc.;
- Failure to submit Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) or submission of an EMPr that fails to meet the requirements of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act,2002 (MPRDA), failure to apply for Environmental Authorisations;
- Failure to submit proof of access to financial resources as required by the MPRDA;
- Areas applied for already encumbered by another permit or right.
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
25 August 2017 - NW2222
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)(a) Who invited him to the community engagement imbizo in Steve Tshwete Local Municipality on 23 June 2017(b) On what basis were the venues chosen(c) what were the reasons for his engagement with the communities; (2) what were the reasons for promising the community food parcels for attendance. (3) whether the food parcels were delivered; if so, (a)what was the total cost, and (b) from which budget was the money allocated NW2454E
Reply:
1. (a) The Minister was not invited but initiated the imbizo after the amendment and the gazetting of the Mining Charter.
(b) Nkangala District Municipality, a mining area, was contacted and requested to assist in identifying a suitable venue within the province.
(c) To inform and educate stakeholders about the 2017 Mining Charter.
2. The Department did not promise or provide food parcels to any of the attendees.
3.(a) NA
(b) N/A
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
25 August 2017 - NW2300
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
Does his department ensure that public participation is conducted in relation to applications/requests for Ministerial consent for the amendment or varying of reconnaissance permission, prospecting rights, mining rights, mining permits, retention permits, technical corporation permits, reconnaissance permits, exploration rights, production rights and other relevant programmes and authorisations (details furnished); if not, why not?
Reply:
Yes, in terms of section 102 of the Act, applicants are requested to conduct public participation with interested and affected parties and amend Social and Labour Plan, Environmental Management Plan and Mining Work Programme/Prospecting Work Plan if necessary.
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
25 August 2017 - NW2221
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Whether he has been informed that the Kwazamakuhle clinic in Hendrina in Mpumalanga, one of the social and labour commitments of a certain company (name furnished) in the area, has failed to open on schedule due to the specified company’s failure to pay the contractors of the clinic; if not, what steps will his department take to investigate; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) (a) on what date (i) was the clinic supposed to open and (ii) will the clinic open and (b) what are the full reasons for the delay in opening the clinic; (3) whether his department has taken any steps to ensure that the specified company’s social and labour plan goals are delivered in the specified area; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Yes, however there is a dispute between the company and contractor of which the matter is currently in court.
2. (a)(i) January 2017
(ii) yes
(b) There is a dispute between the company and the contractor, and the Department is awaiting the court ruling on this matter.
(3) Yes, several meeting were held with both the company and the contractor
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Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017