Questions and Replies
15 May 2018 - NW1117
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Communications
What amount has the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) spent in media-related expenditure, consultancy, business and advisory services in the (a) 2014-15, (b) 2015-16 and (c) 2016-17 financial years?
Reply:
The below tables provides requested information:
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MEDIA RELATED EXPENDITURE |
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2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
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5,966,109.62 |
3,924,889.69 |
1,887,714.51 |
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CONSULTANCY, BUSINESS AND ADVISORY SERVICES |
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2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
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2,097,961.31 |
2,348,450.47 |
83,781.98 |
23 April 2018 - NW706
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) Whether her department has a sexual harassment and assault policy in place; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will her 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 her 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past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b) what number of cases were (i) opened and concluded, (ii) withdrawn and (iii) remain open based on the incidents and (c) what sanctions were issued for each person who was found to have been guilty?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:
1. Yes, the department has a Sexual Harassment Policy in place.
a) Not Applicable
b) (i) and (ii) not applicable
2. The department did not have any incidents of sexual harassment and assault reported in each of the past three financial years, including 1 April 2017.
a) (i) and (ii) not applicable
b) (i), (ii) and (iii) not applicable
c) Not Applicable
23 April 2018 - NW698
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
What are the relevant details of the campaigns that BrandSA will run in the first two quarters of the 2018-19 financial year, (b) where will the campaigns be run, (c) what number of persons will be reached and (d) what is the estimated budget in each case?
Reply:
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(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
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(i) Play Your Part programme: programme designed to promote active citizenship amongst South African’s a) Partnership with Sunday Times Generation Next which includes a conference and a media programme b) Play Your Part programme through activations, radio, online TV |
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(ii) Constitutional awareness: designed to promote Constitutional awareness as part of Outcome 14 requirements. a) National Marketing campaign developed and executed on various media platforms (TV, radio and digital platforms) b) On the ground stakeholder engagements in Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal) |
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(iii) Promotion of the Nation Brand on domestic and international platforms: promotion of the country and its positive attributes. a) Marketing campaign promoting the Nation Brand targeting traffic at Airports pre and during the BRICS Summit. b) Marketing campaign promoting the Nation Brand at Airports Telecommunication Union (ITU) Conference c) Media partnership support |
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(iii)R 2 500 000 |
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(iv) Domestic and international Research Analysis: analysis on performance of the Nation Brand produced and communicated online and through various PR driven media platforms a) SA Inc project consultation on investor experience and Perceptions with business from the EU region. b) Research engagement with BRICS c) Pan-African Nation Brand University Dialogue. |
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5 000 000 |
iv) R3 500 000 |
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(v) Stakeholder Programmes in collaboration with business, govt & civil society
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Estimated Reach 5 000 000 |
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(vi) International Reputation Management Campaign to promote country reputation |
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vii) International Stakeholder relations engagements and Global South Africans Programme (South Africans in the diaspora) |
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viii) International & Domestic Media: CNN, BBC, CNBC Africa, EURONEWS, Local Radio, TV, Print and Online to support projects |
North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, South Africa |
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23 April 2018 - NW697
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether BrandSA conducted any studies to determine the impact of the new visa regulations on the country’s tourism; if not, why not; if so, what are the (a) relevant details and (b) findings?
Reply:
No, (a) and (b) because Brand South Africa interfaces with and relies on research conducted by the Department of Tourism and South African Tourism.
23 April 2018 - NW695
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) Whether BrandSA conducted any studies to determine whether the persistent drought experienced in large parts of South Africa contributed in any way to a decline in the number of international tourists visiting the country; if so, what (a) are the details and (b) were the outcomes of the studies; (2) Whether BrandSA plays any role in managing the depiction of the water crisis (a) in the foreign media and/or (b) on their website; if so, (i) how many media statements relating to the drought has BrandSA released (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (ii) what are the details of any campaigns launched in this regard?
Reply:
1. Brand South Africa did not conduct any studies.
2. (a) Brand South Africa does not play a role in managing the depiction of the water crisis in (a) foreign media and/or (b) website
(i) Not applicable
(aa) Not Applicable
(bb) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable. No campaigns launched.
23 April 2018 - NW694
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) (a) What portion of Brand SA’s budget for the 2017-18 financial year was used for offices abroad and (b) what was the cost of running offices in each country (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017; (2) whether Brand SA will increase its budget for the 2018-19 financial year; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what are the details of the top 10 countries targeted by Brand SA?
Reply:
1. (a) R21,375,360 14% of R154,910,000
(b) (i) China
2014/2015 = R2,761808
2015/2016 = R5,281,620
2016/2017 = R2, 846, 987
United States
2014/2015 = R2, 933,350
2015/2016 = R4, 072,220
2016/2017 = R4, 561,451
United Kingdom
2014/2015 = R5, 991,782
2015/2016 = R5, 365,610
2016/2017 = R2, 843,252
(ii) China (since 1 April 2017) = R3, 112,108
United States (since 1 April 2017) = R6, 892,777
United Kingdom (since 1 April 2017) = R5, 493,852
2. Yes, by 6%.
3. Not Applicable
23 April 2018 - NW347
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) What is the total amount that was (i) budgeted for and (ii) spent on her 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, (iv) qualification and (v) job description of each employee appointed in her private office in each of the specified periods?
Reply:
a) (i) The private office does not have a separate budget from that of the Ministry.
(ii)The budget and the expenditure of the private office is included in the budget of the Ministry which is reflected in the Annual Reports of the 2014/15, 2015/16 and the 2016/17 financial years.
b) The remuneration of employees in the private office is included in the compensation of all employees in the department as reflected in the relevant annual reports.
The salary levels and job descriptions are in line with the guidelines provided by the Handbook for Members of the Executive as well as the Public Service Regulations.
23 April 2018 - NW98
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) With reference to the reply to question 1181 on 16 October 2017 and the annual report of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) which does not provide a detailed breakdown of the information requested, (a) which (i) officials from her department and (ii) officials and Board members from (aa) the SABC and (bb) each entity reporting to her were in Cape Town for the duration of the inquiry of the Ad Hoc Committee on SABC, (b) on which dates was each individual in Cape Town, (c) what was the cost for each specified individual to be in Cape Town, (d) what class of travel did each specified individual use to attend the SABC inquiry, (e) what accommodation costs were incurred and (f) in which hotel(s) did the specified individuals stay; (2) whether any costs will be recovered from those individuals who were in Cape Town for the duration of the SABC inquiry, but did not attend its meetings?
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC)
1.
a) (i) Mr Tshegofatso Kgarabjang.
a) 6-9 December 2016; 12-15 December 2016; and 19 January 2017.
b) The total cost incurred in attending the SABC inquiry is R27 907.10.
c) Ecomony class flight was utilised.
e) The cost incurred for accommodation is R1320 for one night on 19 January 2017.
f) Protea hotel in Seapoint.
2. Mr Kgarabjang attended all the sessions of the SABC inquiry when he was in Cape Town and as such no cost was recovered from him.
BRAND SOUTH AFRICA (BSA)
1. Not Applicable
a).Not Applicable
i) Not Applicable
ii) Not Applicable
aa) Not Applicable
bb) Not Applicable
b) Not Applicable
c) Not Applicable
d) Not Applicable
e) Not Applicable
f) Not Applicable
2. Not Applicable
FILMS AND PUBLICATIONS BOARD (FPB)
1. Not Applicable
a). Not Applicable
i) Not Applicable
ii) Not Applicable
aa) Not Applicable
bb) Not Applicable
b) Not Applicable
c) Not Applicable
d) Not Applicable
e) Not Applicable
f) Not Applicable
2. Not Applicable
MEDIA AND DIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MDDA)
1. Not Applicable
a). Not Applicable
i) Not Applicable
ii) Not Applicable
aa) Not Applicable
bb) Not Applicable
b) Not Applicable
c) Not Applicable
d) Not Applicable
e) Not Applicable
f) Not Applicable
2. Not Applicable
INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)
(1) (a) (i) to (1) (a) (ii) Not applicable for ICASA
(aa) Not applicable for ICASA
(bb) ICASA was requested to present to the Ad-Hoc Committee on SABC. Councillor Batyi and Mr. Willington Ngwepe (COO) represented ICASA.
(b) 7 December 2016
(c) Total amount incurred was R15, 228 for flights only.
(d) Economy Class.
(e) No accommodation costs were incurred.
(f) No accommodation costs were incurred.
(2) Not applicable, both officials attended the Meeting.
SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
1. (ii) Refer to the attached table below.
2. No, as all employees listed below travelled on official SABC business, namely the Adhoc Inquiry held to establish the fitness of the SABC Board to hold office.
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Mr Thabiso Thiti
Acting Director-General
Date:
Approved/ Not approved
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Ms Nomvula Mokonyane
Minister
Date:
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Name |
Departure date |
Return Date |
Duration |
Flight Name' |
Amount |
Hotel |
Amount |
Car rental |
Amount |
Total |
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George Hlaudi Motsoeneng |
2016-12-06 |
2016-12-09 |
3 |
SAA/BA |
9 322,07 |
Hilton Hotel |
10 706,14 |
- |
20 028,21 |
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James Rogers Aguma |
2016-12-06 |
2016-12-09 |
3 |
SAA/BA |
9 322,07 |
Hilton Hotel |
4 276,32 |
Avis Car Rental |
2 588,50 |
16 186,89 |
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James Rogers Aguma |
2016-12-14 |
2016-12-15 |
1 |
SAA/BA |
6 394,67 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
7 785,72 |
Avis Car Rental |
1 062,88 |
15 243,27 |
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Audrey Maleshane Raphela |
2016-12-12 |
2016-12-14 |
2 |
Kulula Airways |
5 692,74 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
4 275,79 |
- |
9 968,53 |
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Bessie Lillian Tugwana |
2016-12-01 |
2016-12-03 |
2 |
British Airways |
7 543,97 |
African Pride 15 on Orange |
3 989,64 |
Avis Car Rental |
1 943,97 |
13 477,58 |
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Bessie Lillian Tugwana |
2016-12-12 |
2016-12-14 |
2 |
British Airways |
7 503,62 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
2 858,85 |
Europ car Rental |
4 034,93 |
14 397,40 |
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Ayanda Mkhize |
2016-12-12 |
2016-12-15 |
3 |
South African Airways |
4 005,72 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
3 740,79 |
Avis Car Rental |
2 201,51 |
9 948,02 |
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Jacob Johannes Potgieter |
2016-12-07 |
2016-12-09 |
2 |
South African Airways |
4 005,72 |
- |
- |
4 005,72 |
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Jacob Johannes Potgieter |
2016-12-13 |
2016-12-15 |
2 |
British Airways |
4 963,62 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
1 246,93 |
Avis Car Rental |
3 266,85 |
9 477,40 |
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Mohlolo Lephaka |
2016-12-05 |
2016-12-09 |
4 |
British Airways |
7 543,97 |
African Pride Crystal Towers/Premier Hotel |
12 862,28 |
Avis Car Rental |
3 893,49 |
24 299,74 |
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Nomsa Penlope Mhlanga |
2016-12-06 |
2016-12-09 |
South African Airways |
5 302,04 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
3 842,10 |
9 144,14 |
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Nomsa Penlope Mhlanga |
2016-12-12 |
2016-12-15 |
South African Airways |
5 285,72 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
3 740,79 |
9 026,51 |
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Keobokile Edwin Mosweu |
2016-12-06 |
2016-12-07 |
1 |
South African Airways |
5 285,72 |
Hilton Hotel |
3 684,21 |
Avis Car Rental |
897,66 |
9 867,59 |
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Keobokile Edwin Mosweu |
2016-12-13 |
2016-12-15 |
2 |
SAA/BA |
6 233,62 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
2 493,86 |
- |
8 727,48 |
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Alwyn Burger Kloppers |
2016-12-12 |
2016-12-14 |
2 |
South African Airways |
4 515,72 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
2 493,86 |
Avis Car Rental |
818,00 |
7 827,58 |
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Zakir Allie Rawoot |
2016-12-06 |
2016-12-09 |
3 |
SAA/BA |
6 428,00 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
14 194,75 |
Avis Car Rental |
4 270,99 |
24 893,74 |
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Zakir Allie Rawoot |
2016-12-11 |
2016-12-15 |
4 |
SAA/BA |
9 047,53 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
4 987,72 |
Avis Car Rental |
2 159,89 |
16 195,14 |
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Theresa Geldenhuys |
2016-11-27 |
2016-12-02 |
British Airways |
7 563,26 |
African Pride 15 on Orange |
15 144,78 |
Avis Car Rental |
5 227,67 |
27 935,71 |
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Theresa Geldenhuys |
2016-12-01 |
2016-12-12 |
British Airways |
7 543,96 |
African Pride Crystal Towers/15 on Orange |
53 334,76 |
Avis Car Rental |
14 774,28 |
75 653,00 |
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David Sizwe Vilakazi |
2016-11-27 |
2016-12-02 |
6 |
British Airways |
7 543,96 |
African Pride 15 on Orange |
9 404,61 |
Avis Car Rental |
3 546,18 |
20 494,75 |
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David Sizwe Vilakazi |
2016-12-12 |
2016-12-15 |
3 |
South African Airways |
5 285,72 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
3 740,79 |
Europ car Rental |
3 252,17 |
12 278,68 |
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David Sizwe Vilakazi |
2016-12-06 |
2016-12-09 |
3 |
South African Airways |
9 053,85 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
3 740,79 |
Avis Car Rental |
2 617,27 |
15 411,91 |
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David Sizwe Vilakazi |
2017-02-16 |
2017-02-16 |
0 |
South African Airways |
6 350,81 |
- |
Avis Car Rental |
1 042,51 |
7 393,32 |
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Sello Emanuel Xama |
2016-12-06 |
2016-12-08 |
2 |
South African Airways |
4 332,04 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
3 712,20 |
8 044,24 |
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Lindiwe Vuyelwa Bayi |
2016-11-27 |
2016-12-02 |
5 |
British Airways |
7 563,26 |
African Pride 15 on Orange |
9 649,15 |
17 212,41 |
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Lindiwe Vuyelwa Bayi |
2016-12-05 |
2016-12-09 |
4 |
British Airways |
10 199,98 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
4 125,79 |
BROAD HORIZON TOURS & TRANSPORT |
1 200,00 |
15 525,77 |
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Lindiwe Vuyelwa Bayi |
2016-12-12 |
2016-12-15 |
3 |
British Airways |
7 503,62 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
11 227,79 |
- |
18 731,41 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe |
2016-12-04 |
2016-12-09 |
5 |
British Airways |
5 758,88 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
10 500,48 |
- |
16 259,36 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe |
2016-12-11 |
2016-12-14 |
3 |
South African Airways |
5 275,72 |
African Pride 15 on Orange |
6 600,00 |
- |
11 875,72 |
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Andre Webber |
2016-12-06 |
2016-12-09 |
3 |
South African Airways |
5 302,04 |
The residence Imvusa Park |
6 578,95 |
- |
11 880,99 |
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Andre Webber |
2016-12-13 |
2016-12-15 |
2 |
British Airways |
4 963,62 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
1 246,93 |
- |
6 210,55 |
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Mosimanegape Daniel Mongale |
2016-12-11 |
2016-12-15 |
2 |
South African Airways |
4 515,72 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
4 321,28 |
- |
8 837,00 |
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Florence Nomathemba Buhlalu |
2016-12-04 |
2016-12-09 |
5 |
South African Airways |
5 758,88 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
9 378,74 |
Avis Car Rental |
5 043,00 |
20 180,62 |
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Florence Nomathemba Buhlalu |
2016-12-11 |
2016-12-15 |
4 |
South African Airways |
5 275,72 |
African Pride 15 on Orange |
5 989,49 |
First Car Rental |
2 202,97 |
13 468,18 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe - Lucky Thekiso |
2016-12-11 |
2016-12-15 |
4 |
British Airways |
7 503,62 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
6 564,03 |
First Car Rental |
1 381,31 |
15 448,96 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe - Lucky Thekiso |
2016-12-05 |
2016-12-09 |
4 |
British Airways |
7 543,97 |
African Pride Crystal Towers - reflected on Theresa Geldenhuys |
Avis Car Rental |
3 344,29 |
10 888,26 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe - Lucky Thekiso |
2016-11-27 |
2016-12-03 |
6 |
South African Airways |
6 447,30 |
African Pride 15 on Orange |
19 386,00 |
Avis Car Rental |
2 249,53 |
28 082,83 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe - Sikhumbuzo Nhantsi |
2016-12-05 |
2016-12-09 |
4 |
British Airways |
7 543,97 |
African Pride Crystal Towers - reflected on Theresa Geldenhuys |
- |
7 543,97 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe - Sikhumbuzo Nhantsi |
2016-12-11 |
2016-12-15 |
4 |
SAA/BA |
6 394,67 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
5 307,89 |
- |
11 702,56 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe - Kgomotso Mathipa |
2016-12-05 |
2016-12-09 |
4 |
SAA/BA |
6 428,00 |
African Pride Crystal Towers - reflected on Theresa Geldenhuys |
- |
6 428,00 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe - Kgomotso Mathipa |
2016-12-12 |
2016-12-15 |
3 |
SAA/BA |
7 396,25 |
African Pride Crystal Towers |
4 689,04 |
- |
12 085,29 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe - Jimmy Hlongwane |
2016-11-27 |
2016-12-03 |
6 |
British Airways |
10 238,58 |
African Pride 15 on Orange |
19 513,00 |
- |
29 751,58 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe - Jimmy Hlongwane |
2016-12-05 |
2016-12-09 |
5 |
British Airways |
7 543,97 |
African Pride Crystal Towers - reflected on Theresa Geldenhuys |
- |
7 543,97 |
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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe - Matthwes Mathipa |
2016-11-27 |
2016-12-02 |
5 |
British Airways |
10 219,28 |
African Pride 15 on Orange |
15 659,00 |
- |
25 878,28 |
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Totals |
295 447,17 |
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316 995,24 |
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73 019,85 |
685 462,26 |
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23 April 2018 - NW89
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) (a) Why was the Northern Cape chosen for the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) migration roll-out and (b) what is the progress in this regard;(2) what are the major challenges that her department faces with regard to the DDT roll-out in the (a) country and (b) Northern Cape; (3) what number of set-top boxes (a) have been installed and (b) must still be installed in each province; (4) how far is her department behind schedule with the DTT migration roll-out; (5) how does the Government intend to support content development for the digital space created by digital migration and the roll-out of DTT?
Reply:
1. (a) The Northern Cape hosts part of the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA), which is an international radio telescope project undertaken in collaboration with other countries including the UK and Australia. Analogue television transmissions produce high levels of interference and as such they have to be switched off and replaced with digital television transmissions via satellite.
(b) To date, all qualifying households in the core towns within a Square Kilometre Array (SKA) have been connected to the digital platform. Subsequent to the installations of devices to all households’ in the core towns of the SKA; including Carnarvon, Vanwyksvlei, Brandvlei, Williston and Vorsburg; analogue transmission services have since been switched off. However, analogue transmission services could not be switched in other areas of the SKA due to households that do not qualify for government subsidised decoders.
2. (a) The major challenges relates to the lack of resources mainly funding.
(b) Majority of the areas in the Northern Cape are covered by Satellite network and currently, there is no stock to distribute to the qualifying registered households.
3. A table below present the statistics as at 31 March 2018.
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PROVINCES |
ESTIMATED INDIGENTS HOUSEHOLDS |
(a) TOTAL INSTALLATIONS |
(b) BALANCE |
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Northern Cape |
111,559 |
41,687 |
69,872 |
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Free State |
341,306 |
104,051 |
237,255 |
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Limpopo |
562,980 |
24,686 |
538,294 |
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Mpumalanga |
455,867 |
40,292 |
415,575 |
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KwaZulu Natal |
860,786 |
40,399 |
820,387 |
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Eastern Cape |
538,633 |
10,946 |
527,687 |
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North West |
382,692 |
37,319 |
345,373 |
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Western Cape |
508,888 |
0 |
508,888 |
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Gauteng |
1,237,289 |
0 |
1,237,289 |
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TOTALS |
5,000,000 |
299,380 |
4,700,620 |
4. The department has not met the target in terms of
(a) the migration of five million qualifying households to receive government subsidised decoders;
(b) the migration of the majority of unsubscribed citizen who rely on the retail market to acquire migration devices
5. The Department is a policy maker and does not implement programmes on the ground. The department will ensure collaboration with relevant stakeholders such as the SABC and the industry to advocate for content development to feed the channels to be made available by digital migration. In 2018/19 the Department will develop a South African Audio-Visual content strategy to support the digital migration.
23 April 2018 - NW97
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Communications
With reference to the reply to question 1958 on 16 October 2017, (a) which trade exchanges are currently in dispute, (b) what amounts are associated with each trade exchange and (c) which trade exchanges are currently before the courts?
Reply:
a) Currently there are no trade exchanges before the courts, but there exists a dispute which is not before the courts yet.
The background briefly:
The South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Limited (“SABC”) through Metro FM concluded a Trade Exchange Agreement (“Agreement”) with RBA Developments JHB (Proprietary) Limited (“RBA”) for the exchange of value added services set out in Annexure “A” and Schedules II, III and IV of the Agreement. The salient terms of the Agreement are as follows:
- The Agreement commenced on 08 August 2016;
- The Agreement will terminate on 08 October 2016;
- The parties to the Agreement are the SABC and RBA;
- In terms of the Agreement the parties would perform the obligations set out in Annexure “A” including the deliverables set out in the trade exchange items schedule. A copy of the Agreement is attached herewith and marked as “Annexure A”.
b) The trade exchange value is R3 450 749.68 including VAT.
In terms of the Agreement, the parties agreed to jointly work together in delivering a fully furnished house as a prize giveaway pursuant to a competition to be run by Metro FM for its listeners. To this end each of the parties undertook to perform certain obligations to ensure the successful implementation of the competition and delivery of the house to the competition winner. The dispute is therefore that RBA was liquidated and MSP, which took over and agreed to step in and assist in completing the house and handing it over to the completion winner is now reneging on its initial undertaking. This has resulted in the house not having been handed over to the competition winner despite that the house was long completed.
Metro FM has received a demand from Legal Wise representing the competition winner claiming a handover of the house to the winner.
c) Save for the demand from Legal wise, no court pleadings have been served on the SABC yet. We are still in the process of engaging with MSP to try and resolve the matter amicably by handing over the house to the competition winner.
12 March 2018 - NW94
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether any of the (a) top executives and (b) staff members of the entities reporting to her make use of security services paid for by the Government; if so, in each case, (i) what are the reasons for the use of security services, (ii) what amount was paid for each security service and (iii) for what time period did each specified (aa) top executive and (bb) staff member make use of the security services?
Reply:
Except for the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), none of the other entities reporting to the Minister has made use of security services paid by Government.
ICASA
a) Yes, an HR Executive.
b) Not applicable.
(i) This was as a result of death threats received by the HR Executive during an industrial action at ICASA.
(ii) The amount paid for security was R 149,748.90.
(iii) During 26/08/2016 to 08/09/2016
aa) The security was provided to a former HR Executive.
bb) Not applicable.
Approved/ Not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW1
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) Whether any politicians have been paid to be interviewed and profiled on any of the platforms of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as public broadcaster over the past 48 months; if so, (a) how many and (b)(i) on which television channels and radio stations specifically and (ii) how much revenue has been collected by the SABC in this regard; (2) Whether she has found that this is a standard practice at the SABC; if not, in what instances will the SABC accept cash for interviews outside of election periods; (3) Why did the SABC not indicate to its viewers that a recent interview on SABC 3 (details furnished) was paid for and therefore an advertorial?
Reply:
1. No politicians have been paid by the SABC.
(a) Not Applicable
(b) (i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
2. The SABC draws a sharp distinction between political advertising (when it is permissible during an election period), and the day-to-day advertising by government departments and state institutions for which all media owners compete. Whereas the SABC does not charge politicians for interviews, its commercial division indeed competes for government advertising campaigns via the GCIS and/or directly from government departments. The advertising is assessed on the basis of its relation to government communication programmes or services.
3. In respect of the recent SABC3 interview, the SABC acknowledged in a media statement that there had been a breakdown in internal controls and processes and that steps were being taken to ensure that there is no recurrence.
Approved/ not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW76
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
What is the term of office for each (a) chairperson and (b) member of each board of the entities reporting to her?
Reply:
- Brand South Africa (BSA)
|
TITLE |
FIRSTNAME |
SURNAME |
POSITION |
APPOINTMENT DATE |
END OF TERM |
|
Ms |
Khanyisile |
Kweyama |
Trustee Chairperson |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
Ms |
Babalwa |
Ngonyama |
Deputy Chairperson |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
Mr |
Arthur |
Mafokate |
Trustee |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
Mr |
Geoffrey |
Rothschild |
Trustee |
05/12/2017 |
04/12/2020 |
|
Ms |
Given |
Sibiya |
Trustee |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
Ms |
Janine |
Hills |
Trustee |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
Mr |
Kuseni |
Dlamini |
Trustee |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
Ms |
Lehlohonolo |
Bonoko |
Trustee |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
TITLE |
FIRSTNAME |
SURNAME |
POSITION |
APPOINTMENT DATE |
END OF TERM |
|
Mr |
Lucas |
Makhubela |
Trustee |
25/04/2016 |
24/04/2019 |
|
Mr |
Mpho |
Makwana |
Trustee |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
Ms |
Muditambi |
Ravele |
Trustee |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
Mr |
Mzimkulu |
Malunga |
Trustee |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
Mr |
Rashid |
Lombard |
Trustee |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
Mr |
Stavros |
Nicolaou |
Trustee |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
|
Ms |
Thembi |
Kunene |
Trustee |
20/04/2016 |
19/04/2019 |
2. Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
|
TITLE |
FIRSTNAME |
SURNAME |
POSITION |
APPOINTMENT DATE |
END OF TERM |
|
Mr |
Rubben |
Mohlaloga |
Chairperson |
08/01/2018 |
07/01/2023 |
|
Ms |
Thembeka |
Simane |
Councillor |
01/02/2018 |
31/01/2022 |
|
Ms |
Nomonde |
Gongxeka-Seope |
Councillor |
01/02/2018 |
31/01/2022 |
|
Mr |
Paris |
Mashile |
Councillor |
03/04/2016 |
02/04/2020 |
|
Mr |
Peter |
Zimri |
Councillor |
03/04/2016 |
02/04/2020 |
|
Mr |
Keabetswe |
Modimoeng |
Councillor |
03/04/2016 |
02/04/2020 |
|
Ms |
Bontlenyana |
Mokhele |
Councillor |
03/04/2016 |
02/04/2020 |
|
Adv |
Dimakatso |
Qocha |
Councillor |
28/09/2017 |
27/09/2021 |
|
Ms |
Palesa |
Kadi |
Councillor |
28/09/2017 |
27/09/2021 |
3. Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA)
|
TITLE |
FIRSTNAME |
SURNAME |
POSITION |
APPOINTMENTDATE |
END OF TERM |
|
Mr |
Musa |
Sishange |
Acting Chairperson |
17/06/2015 |
16/06/2018 |
|
Mr |
Nkgakga |
Monare |
Board member |
15/09/2017 |
30/08/2018 |
|
Ms |
Nombeko |
Mbava |
Board member |
01/11/2017 |
31/10/2020 |
|
Ms |
Martina |
Della-Togna |
Board member |
01/11/2017 |
31/10/2020 |
4. Film and Publication Board (FPB)
|
TITLE |
FIRSTNAME |
SURNAME |
POSITION |
APPOINTMENT DATE |
END OF TERM |
|
Mrs |
Nandisile Thoko |
Mpumlwana |
Chairperson |
02/12/2015 |
01/12/2020 |
|
Ms |
Modjadji Sarah |
Mangena |
Deputy Chairperson |
02/12/2015 |
01/12/2020 |
|
Ms |
Natalie Caroline |
Skeepers |
Council member |
02/12/2015 |
01/12/2020 |
|
Mr |
Matone Stephen |
Ditlhake |
Council member |
02/12/2015 |
01/12/2020 |
|
Ms |
Nobantu Sizolibusa |
Dubazana |
Council member |
02/12/2015 |
01/12/2020 |
|
Ms |
Nomvuyiso |
Mhlakaza |
Council member |
13/03/2017 |
12/03/2022 |
|
Adv |
Lufuno Tokyo |
Nevondwe |
Council member |
02/12/2015 |
01/12/2020 |
|
Ms |
Yoliswa |
Makhasi |
Council member |
02/12/2015 |
01/12/2020 |
|
Adv |
Nkhumeleni |
Mudunungu |
Council member |
02/12/2015 |
01/12/2020 |
|
Appeal tribunal (FPB) |
|||||
|
Mr |
Christopher |
Mamathuntsha |
Chairperson |
7/12/2016 |
06/12/2021 |
|
Ms |
Nonkoliso |
Sigcau |
member |
7/12/2016 |
06/12/2021 |
|
Ms |
Samukelisiwe |
Kheswa |
member |
7/12/2016 |
06/12/2021 |
|
Adv |
Thembelihle |
Mapapi-Ndlovu |
member |
7/12/2016 |
06/12/2021 |
|
Ms |
Manko |
Tsoehlisi |
member |
7/12/2016 |
06/12/2021 |
|
Mr |
Sizwe |
Snail |
member |
7/12/2016 |
06/12/2021 |
|
Mr |
Lutendo |
Malada |
member |
7/12/2016 |
06/12/2021 |
|
Prof |
Adelaide |
Magwaza |
member |
7/12/2016 |
06/12/2021 |
5. South African Broadcasting Cooperation (SABC)
|
TITLE |
FIRSTNAME |
SURNAME |
POSITION |
APPOINTMENT DATE |
END OF TERM |
|
Mr |
Bongumusa |
Makhathini |
Chairperson |
16/10/2017 |
15/10/2022 |
|
Ms |
Fébé |
Potgieter-Ggubule |
Deputy Chairperson |
16/10/2017 |
15/10/2022 |
|
Ms |
Khanyisile |
Kweyama |
Member |
16/10/2017 |
15/10/2022 |
|
Mr |
Mathatha |
Tsedu |
Member |
16/10/2017 |
15/10/2022 |
|
Mr |
Krish |
Naidoo |
Member |
16/10/2017 |
15/10/2022 |
|
Mr |
John |
Matison |
Member |
16/10/2017 |
15/10/2022 |
|
Mr |
Michael |
Markovitz |
Member |
16/10/2017 |
15/10/2022 |
|
Mr |
Victor |
Rambau |
Member |
16/10/2017 |
15/10/2022 |
|
Mr |
Dinkwanyana |
Mohuba |
Member |
16/10/2017 |
15/10/2022 |
|
Mr |
Jack |
Phalane |
Member |
16/10/2017 |
15/10/2022 |
Approved/ Not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW78
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) What total amount was spent on each event organised around her department’s 2017 budget vote speech, (b) from which budget was the money sourced, (c) what amount was spent on (i) food and refreshments, (ii) venue, (iii) entertainment, (iv) staff and (v) transport and (d) how many persons were invited to attend each function?
Reply:
REPLY
(a) Total amount spent R428 284.46
(b) From the budget of Department of Communications (DoC) and Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
(c) (i) Food and refreshments: Catering for the Minister’s Pre-Budget Vote Public Lecture at the False Bay FET (R19 950.00); Deputy Minister’s Community Dialogue at Phillipi Community Hall (R30 000.00); Deputy Minister’s stakeholder session at Cape Town TV (R1 245.00) and Gauteng Community Outreach (Vereeniging Civic Theatre) (R2 000).
(ii) Venue: No costs
(iii) Entertainment: Sound Hire for the Community Dialogue (R7 000) and (R11 286) for printing promotion material.
(iv) Staff: 15 officials from GCIS and 3 from DoC travelled to Cape Town to coordinate outreach activities, marketing and distribution, coordinate the Budget Speech event and communication support and promote DTT. Estimated amount: R121 588.16 flights, R85 873.06 accommodation, approximately R48 000.00 car rental).
(v) The Minister invited 10 guests of which, 6 were learners from the schools who participated in the event called “Own Your Freedom” youth dialogue at Liliesleaf Farm in the build-up to Freedom Day The MDDA sponsored transportation and meals for the learners. The Deputy Minister invited two guests; an Actor and Producer for the Kalushi movie promoting local content and the role of FPB in the classification of films. Totals costs for the guests: (R85 490.30 flights and R15 851.94 accommodation).
(d) Budget Vote: 120
Ministers Public Lecture: 300
Deputy Minister’s engagement with stakeholders and the Media at Cape Town TV: 26
Deputy Ministers Community Dialogue: 1000
Gauteng Community Outreach (Vereeniging Civic Theatre): 20
____________________
Ms. Phumla Williams
Acting Director-General
Department of Government Communication and Information System
Date:
Approved/ not approved
________________________________
Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW83
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
What amount did the SA Broadcasting Corporation receive from MultiChoice for each channel (a) in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
The amount received from Multichoice is as per the table below:
|
Channels |
(a) (i) 2014/15 |
(a) (ii) 2015/16 |
(a) (iii) 2016/17 |
(b) 2017/18 |
Total |
|
Amounts |
R’ million |
R’ million |
R’ million |
R’ million |
R’ million |
|
News 404 |
R61,5 |
R72,1 |
R90,9 |
R113,6 |
R338,1 |
|
Encore 156 |
R67,9 |
R77,5 |
R67,8 |
R213,2 |
Approved/ Not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW84
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) What was the total number of television licence holders (i) in each of the past six financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b) what number of the specified licence holders paid the licence fees, (c) what amount is currently outstanding in television licence fees and (d) what total amount in debt flowing from unpaid television licences was written off in each of the specified financial years?
Reply:
a) What was the total number of television licence holders (i) in each of the past six financial years
(i)
|
Fin Year |
Total mil |
|
2011-2012 |
8 717 955 |
|
2012-2013 |
8 823 127 |
|
2013-2014 |
9 120 476 |
|
2014-2015 |
9 409 545 |
|
2015-2016 |
9 219 418 |
|
2016-2017 |
8 747 857 |
(ii) Since 1 April 2017: 9 011 034.
b) The licence holders who have paid the licence fees paid in full is: 2 605 966 and those that are paying monthly/part payments: 539 693.
c) The amount which is currently outstanding in television licence fees is R25 588 801 443 billion (debts over 3 years).
d) The TV Licences write offs of unpaid debt on “invalid” accounts in FY2016/17 was 1 001 188 accounts with a rand value of R4 522 106 billion. There were no write offs of debts in the previous financial years.
Approved/ not approved
_______________________________
Mrs Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW87
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
With regard to each service provider involved in the irregular expenditure at the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) in the 2016-17 financial year, (a) what is the name of each service provider, (b) what led to the irregular expenditure in respect of each service provider and (c) what did the Supply Chain Management (SCM) do to (i) mitigate risk and (ii) avoid future irregular expenditure in relation to each service provider mentioned; (2) (a) What is the current situation regarding the MDDA and a certain service provider (name furnished) and (b) what steps have been taken with regard to the matter as at the latest date for which information is available; (3) Have any payments been made to the service provider after the Auditor-General highlighted the provider’s contract as irregular expenditure; if so, (a) was the payment instructed by the SCM, (b) who else instructed the payment of the service provider, (c) did the MDDA board condone payments made to the service
Reply:
1. (a)(b) and (c) (i) and (ii) are provided in the annexure.
2. (a) and (b) The contract with the service provider, Holystic Approach, was terminated on 31 October 2017 and the service provider is no longer in use.
(3) Yes, payment was made to the specified company after the contract concluded.
a) SCM did not instruct the payment, but instead reviewed and attached the SBD 4 forms and the National Treasury central supplier database compliance history documents in respect of the supplier.
b) The Acting CEO instructed the payment of the service provider.
c) The Board condoned extending the services to 31 October 2017.
d) The Acting CEO signed off the payments for the service provider.
Approved/ not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
|
No. |
(a)Supplier |
Amount |
Description of service |
Details of irregular transgression |
(b) Reasons for deviating from SCM prescripts |
C() (i) and (ii) consequence management/ Mitigation initiatives |
|
1 |
Holystic approach |
1,630,209.00 |
Professional services - Human Resources Manager and Officer and Company Secretary |
Irregular contract from previous year. Contract extended due to vacancies in positions being occupied by the external resources |
Due to High vacancies and high staff turnover sufficient and appropriately trained staff was not available, as the contract was already in existence and vacancies were being filled through the use of the contract, the contract was allowed to continue. |
MDDA has advertised for the vacant posts and aims to fill the vacancies, which should prevent the use of the contract in future. |
|
2 |
Deliotte |
354,414.10 |
Professional services - Chief Financial Officer |
Irregular contract from previous year that continued into the current financial year ( for the CFO position) |
Due to High vacancies and high staff turnover sufficient and appropriately trained staff was not available, as the contract was already in existence and vacancies were being filled through the use of the contract, the contract was allowed to continue. |
MDDA has advertised for the vacant posts and aims to fill the vacancies, which should prevent the use of the contract in future |
|
3 |
Motsoeneng Bill Attorneys |
449,918.80 |
Legal fees payments |
Minimum 3 quotations required were not obtained. The reasons recorded did not appear reasonable/ justified on the basis that it was impossible/ impractical to obtain 3 written quotations |
Memorandum was signed and the board approved the sourcing of a legal opinion from a new service provider as they were of the opinion that the current providers Cheadle and Thompson attorneys were delaying the process and as this was an urgent matter and the case was heading to court as soon as the new supplier was appointed |
MDDA has sourced out other services providers following the correct process, |
|
4 |
Kwinana |
39,596.20 |
professional services |
Irregular contract from previous year that continued into the current financial year ( for the Finance Manager position) |
Due to high vacancies and high staff turnover sufficient and appropriately trained staff was not available, as the contract was already in existence and vacancies were being filled through the use of the contract, the contract was allowed to continue. |
MDDA has advertised for the vacant posts and aims to fill the vacancies, which should prevent the use of the contract in future |
|
6 |
Vigil Chartered Accountants Inc. |
46,500.00 |
professional services |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report. |
|
7 |
Times media |
83,584.80 |
advertising costs |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report. |
|
8 |
Humming Bird |
240,100.00 |
Communications |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that: |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report. |
|
9 |
BitCo (telephony) |
349,869.42 |
Office Equipment |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
10 |
EZEVEE Computer Solutions |
226,587.19 |
professional services |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
11 |
Bright Networks (Audio plus Boardrooms) |
141,619.00 |
Office Equipment |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
12 |
Humming bird |
485,000.00 |
Communications |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
13 |
Data tegra |
387,269.40 |
Office Equipment |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
14 |
Sidogi Holdings |
349,500.00 |
Communications |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
15 |
City press |
43,684.80 |
advertising costs |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
16 |
CQS (Caseware) |
58,007.00 |
professional services |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
17 |
Makro Crown Mines |
228,700.00 |
Office Equipment |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
18 |
One World Human Capital |
180,000.00 |
professional services |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
19 |
Sunday times |
54,081.60 |
advertising costs |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
20 |
Mudzunga Holdings |
34,680.00 |
Communications |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
21 |
White and Black |
302,632.30 |
Communications |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
22 |
Humming Bird Media |
85,300.00 |
Communications |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
23 |
Daisy Jane |
48,396.00 |
Communications |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
24 |
Javeline trading and Projects |
48,000.00 |
professional services |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
25 |
Stonehage Mulimisi Consulting |
34,450.00 |
Communications |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
26 |
Bright Networks (Biometrics) |
46,770.00 |
Office Equipment |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
27 |
Sandton Office Removals |
102,843.50 |
Office Equipment |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
28 |
Bright Networks (Network cabling) |
71,749.00 |
Office Equipment |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
29 |
BitCo (Fibre) |
33,504.60 |
Office Equipment |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
30 |
One World Human Capital |
150,000.00 |
professional services |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
31 |
InkosiMC |
31,806.00 |
Communications |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
32 |
One World human Capital |
402,857.14 |
professional services |
• AG determined that the awards were made without evidence of certified BBB-EE certificates or signed declarations of interest for the current year |
MDDA followed National Treasury Instruction Note 4A which stated that |
MDDA has resolved to conduct a parallel process where supplier submits the Certified BBB-EE certificates and the declarations of interest together with the CSD compliance history report |
|
TOTAL |
6,741,629.85 |
12 March 2018 - NW88
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) (a) What training for Digital Terrestrial Television migration has been done so far, (b) in which of the nine provinces was training done, (c) what is the (i) total number and (ii) gender of persons who benefited from the training in each province, (d) by whom was the training conducted, (e) what were the costs of the training in each province and (f) what number of persons still need to be trained; (2) (a) what are the details of the programme plan for suggested upcoming training, (b) by whom will it be done and (c) what is the budget allocation for the upcoming training?
Reply:
1.
(a) Installer training for Digital Terrestrial and Satellite enabled Set-top-boxes.
(b) Free State - commenced in 2018 and North West to follow.
(c) (i) 50 young people trained within Lejweleputswa District Municipality as follows:
- Matjhabeng: 22 – 26 January 2018;
- Masilonyana: 29 January – 2 February 2018;
- Nala: 5 – 9 February 2018;
- Tswelopele: 12 – 16 February 2018; and
- Tokologo: 19 – 23 February 2018
(ii) 21 Females and 29 Males.
(d) Department of Public works through the Expanded Public Works Programme.
(e) R169, 000.
(f) 2730 still to be trained across the country.
2.
a) At least 10 young people to be trained per local municipality.
b) The Department of Public Works appointed service provider for Lejweleputswa District Municipality is LS Telecom.
c) The Department of Public Works has committed R7 million for the installer training for the DTT programme.
Approved/ not approved
_______________________________
Mrs Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW90
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Communications
By what date will the moratorium be lifted on the issuing of new licences for community radio stations that has been in effect since 22 September 2015?
Reply:
The moratorium will be reviewed once the new regulatory framework for community broadcasting is finalised.
Approved/ not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW91
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether a certain official (details furnished) was still working at the Media Development and Diversity Agency after 8 September 2017, following a memo that was signed by a certain senior official (name and details furnished); if so, (a) why and (b) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
(a) Yes, the services of the official were needed in order to ensure smooth continuity in the operations. At the time, the recruitment for the position was not finalised.
(b) Approval was sought and obtained from the Board of Directors to continue engaging the services of the official until 31 October 2017. Reasons for continuing with the services are as follows:
- The contract was supposed to end on 8 September 2017, however the Company Secretary took ill from 6 September 2017 and in her absence, there was no-one available with the required experience of working with the MDDA Board. The services of the official were therefore extended to enable ongoing operational support for the Board.
- Furthermore, the Company Secretary was appointed ACEO from 9 October 2017 and the added responsibilities at ACEO level meant that she would require secretarial assistance, both to support her in her role as ACEO and to take over the operational support of the Board.
- The contract has since been terminated.
Approved/ Not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW92
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Communications
What other skills development training are currently being considered, planned and supplied by her department in order to create new content to support the need for content created by Digital Terrestrial Television migration?
Reply:
The department does not have a direct training and skills development on the matter. However, the department is currently engaging other stakeholders on content development to support the DTT migration. The details will be provided as soon as the consultation process has been concluded.
Approved/ not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW93
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Communications
What is the (a) total amount and (b) detailed breakdown of salaries paid to each of the SA Broadcasting Corporation’s interim board members for the duration of their term from March to October 2017; and (2) What is the (a) total number of meetings attended by each interim Board member and (b) detailed breakdown of the costs of attending each meeting in terms of (i) travel, (ii) catering and (iii) venue hire.
Reply:
(1)
a) Refer to the table below.
b) Refer to the table below.
|
Names of the interim board members |
Period to which they are paid(March to September 2017) |
Retainers total Amount paid |
Overall Amount paid per member |
|
Ms K. Kweyama |
March – September 2017 |
R208 808.00 |
R979 328.00 |
|
Prof.BG Tsedu |
R 135 872.00 |
R929 088.00 |
|
|
J.Matisonn |
R67 936.00 |
R759 748.00 |
|
|
Naidoo |
R67 936.00 |
R764 448.00 |
|
|
F.C Porgieter |
R67 936.00 |
R552 816.00 |
|
|
Total |
R548 588.00 |
R3,985 428.00 |
(2)
(a)
|
Names of the interim board members |
Total number of meetings attended by each |
|
Ms K. Kweyama |
64 |
|
Prof.BG Tsedu |
70 |
|
J.Matisonn |
68 |
|
Naidoo |
68 |
|
F.C Porgieter |
49 |
|
Total |
319 |
b)
(i) Travel
|
SABC Interim Board |
|||
|
SABC Interim Board |
Flights |
Car Hire |
Accommodation |
|
Board Member |
R |
R |
R |
|
K Kweyama |
23 525 |
3 460 |
2 493 |
|
BG Tsedu |
27 781 |
1 108 |
4 949 |
|
J Matisonn |
71 135 |
44 036 |
44 237 |
|
K Naidoo |
10 710 |
- |
4 174 |
|
FC Potgieter-Gqubule |
9 534 |
- |
2 959 |
|
Total Cost |
142 686 |
48 604 |
58 813 |
|
Grand Total |
|
|
250 103 |
(ii) Catering and
|
Month |
Amount |
|
April 2017 |
R 3 287,50 |
|
May 2017 |
R 6 647,10 |
|
June 2017 |
R10 677,80 |
|
July 2017 |
R11 590,90 |
|
August 2017 |
R 7 158,70 |
|
September 2017 |
R 9 125,10 |
|
Total |
R48 487,10 |
(iii) Venue hire
The SABC did not hire venue.
Approved/ not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW95
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the entities reporting to her purchased any vehicles for the use of (a) top executives and/or (b) board members (i) in the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017; if so, in each case, (aa) why, (bb) what was the make and model of each vehicle, (cc) what did each vehicle cost, (dd) what accessories were included in excess of each vehicle's purchase price and (ee) what was the cost of such accessories?
Reply:
Except for the SABC, other entities in the DoC portfolio did not purchase vehicles for top executives and Board members.
SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING COOPORATION (SABC)
a) No.
b) Yes, on the 22 April 2016 the SABC Governance and Nominations Committee of the Board resolved that a vehicle be purchased for the SABC Chairperson, Prof. M.O. Maguvhe.
c)
(i) The vehicle was purchased in July 2016.
(ii) aa).The vehicle was purchased to transport the previous Chairperson of the Board because of his disability (blindness). One assigned driver from SABC transported him to various commitments which related to his position.
bb).Make of vehicle: Audi Q5 2.0 TDI, Reg. No. FK20ZYGP
cc). Purchased cost: R740 000.00 (total cost including VAT and extras)
dd). Extras: R119 132.00
ee) Refer to annexure A.
Approved/ Not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW100
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Communications
What is the total amount of advertising revenue that the SA Broadcasting Corporation earned for (a) television and (b) radio in respect of campaigns for or about certain persons (names furnished)?
Reply:
a) The SABC did not received advertising revenue for both television and radio.
b) Campaigns such as those referred to (by presidential candidates for the ANC National Elective Conference last year) are in the domain of news/current affairs rather than in the commercial area, and as such are not eligible for advertising revenue.
Approved/ not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW101
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether (a) her department, (b) Ministry and/or (c) any entities reporting to her made any payments to Multichoice and/or any of its subsidiaries (details furnished) in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16, (iii) 2016-17 financial years and (iv) since 1 January 2018 up to the latest available information; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (aa) what amount and (bb) what were the payments for in each case in each of the specified financial years.
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) AND MINISTRY
a) and b) Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
aa) Not Applicable
bb) Not Applicable
BRAND SOUTH AFRICA (BSA)
b) Yes
|
Number of Years |
FY 2014/15 |
FY 2015/16 |
FY 2016/17 |
FY 2017/18 |
Total |
|
Amounts paid |
R52 024.00 |
R53 962.00 |
R108 746.00 |
R18 680.00 |
R233 412.00 |
FILM AND PUBLICATION BOARD (FPB)
c). Payments made to Multichoice for DSTV subscription:
|
Number of Years |
FY 2014/15 |
FY 2015/16 |
FY 2016/17 |
FY 2017/18 |
Total |
|
Amounts paid |
R17 312.64 |
R18 003.53 |
R9 987.82 |
R8000.00 |
R53 303.99 |
MEDIA AND DIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MDDA)
c) Yes, payments were subscription services for DSTV, for the provision of media coverage. Below is the breakdown of payments on monthly basis:
|
Number of Years |
FY 2014/15 |
FY 2015/16 |
FY 2016/17 |
FY 2017/18 |
Total |
|
Amounts paid |
R799.00 |
R1, 980.00 |
R3, 019.00 |
R9.368.23 |
R15,166.23 |
INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)
c) Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
aa) Not Applicable
bb) Not Applicable
SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
a) Yes
SABC acquires Sports Rights from Supersport which is a related party to Multichoice. The second contracts relate to production contracts. The amounts paid were as follows:
|
Number of Years |
FY 2015/16 |
FY 2016/17 |
FY 2017/2018 |
Total |
|
Amounts |
R ’million |
R ‘million |
R ‘million |
R ‘million |
|
Sports Rights |
R193,0 |
R205,0 |
R145 |
R543 |
|
Production |
R2,3 |
R1,7 |
R1,9 |
R5,9 |
Approved/ not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW102
Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether (a) her department, (b) Ministry and/or (c) any entities reporting to her made any payments to Multichoice and/or any of its subsidiaries (details furnished) in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16, (iii) 2016-17 financial years and (iv) since 1 January 2018 up to the latest available information; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (aa) what amount and (bb) what were the payments for in each case in each of the specified financial years.
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) AND MINISTRY
a) and b) Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
aa) Not Applicable
bb) Not Applicable
BRAND SOUTH AFRICA (BSA)
c) Yes
|
Number of Years |
FY 2014/15 |
FY 2015/16 |
FY 2016/17 |
FY 2017/18 |
Total |
|
Amounts paid |
R52 024.00 |
R53 962.00 |
R108 746.00 |
R18 680.00 |
R233 412.00 |
FILM AND PUBLICATION BOARD (FPB)
c). Payments made to Multichoice for DSTV subscription:
|
Number of Years |
FY 2014/15 |
FY 2015/16 |
FY 2016/17 |
FY 2017/18 |
Total |
|
Amounts paid |
R17 312.64 |
R18 003.53 |
R9 987.82 |
R8000.00 |
R53 303.99 |
MEDIA AND DIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MDDA)
c) Yes, payments were subscription services for DSTV, for the provision of media coverage. Below is the breakdown of payments on monthly basis:
|
Number of Years |
FY 2014/15 |
FY 2015/16 |
FY 2016/17 |
FY 2017/18 |
Total |
|
Amounts paid |
R799.00 |
R1, 980.00 |
R3, 019.00 |
R9.368.23 |
R15,166.23 |
INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)
c) Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
aa) Not Applicable
bb) Not Applicable
SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
a) Yes
SABC acquires Sports Rights from Supersport which is a related party to Multichoice. The second contracts relate to production contracts. The amounts paid were as follows:
|
Number of Years |
FY 2015/16 |
FY 2016/17 |
FY 2017/2018 |
Total |
|
Amounts |
R ’million |
R ‘million |
R ‘million |
R ‘million |
|
Sports Rights |
R193,0 |
R205,0 |
R145 |
R543 |
|
Production |
R2,3 |
R1,7 |
R1,9 |
R5,9 |
Approved/ not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW104
Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) any entities reporting to her sponsored political party (i) advertisements, (ii) events and/or (iii) paraphernalia in the (aa) 2015-16, (bb) 2016-17 financial years and (cc) since 1 April 2017 up to the latest date for which information is available; if so, (aaa) for which political party and (bbb) what was the monetary value of the sponsorship in each case?
Reply:
No, (a) the department and (b) entities in the DoC portfolio have not sponsored any political party (i) advertisements (ii) events (iii) paraphernalia.
(aa) not applicable
(bb) not applicable
(cc) not applicable
(aaa) not applicable
(bbb) not applicable
Approved/ not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW188
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) Whether (a) her department and/or (b) entities reporting to her procured services from a certain company (name furnished); if so, (i) what services were procured in each case and (ii) what is the total amount that was paid to the specified company in each case; (2) whether the specified company provided services related to international travel to (a) her department and/or (b) entities reporting to her; if so, (i) what is the name of each person who travelled, (ii) what was the travel route and (iii) what is the total amount that was paid for each person accompanying her?
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
1. The Department of Communications has never procured any services from Travel with Flair since its establishment on 1 April 2015.
(i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
2. Not Applicable
BRAND SOUTH AFRICA (BSA)
(1).Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
(2). Not Applicable
(i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(iii) Not Applicable
FILM AND PUBLICATION BOARD (FPB)
(b) Yes, the FPB has procured services from Travel with flair (TWF) for travel management services from 01 July 2012 to 30 October 2014.
(i) The following services were provided as per the Service Level Agreement (SLA) which include:
- Booking of accommodation,
- Rental of motor vehicles,
- Making arrangements/bookings in respect of travel by air, rail, buses, shuttles; and airport parking
- Foreign exchange, travel insurance and visa applications
- Venue hire for conferences/events/workshops
(ii) The total amount paid includes VAT transaction fees for each service and are as follows:
- Booking of accommodation
- Rental of motor vehicles
- Air travel – Local
- Air travel – International
- Rail and bus travel
- Transfer and shuttle services
- Travel insurance, Forex, Visas
- Conferences/Events/Workshops
- Yes , international travel were provided
- Refer to the annexure.
- Refer to the annexure.
- The total amount paid to Travel With Flair R14 739 104, 38
INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)
- (b) No, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has appointed Travel With Flair (TWF) as a Travel Management Company with effect from 01 January 2018.
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- No,
- Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(iii)Not Applicable
MEDIA DIVERSITY AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MDDA)
(1)(b) Yes, the MDDA has procured services from Travel With Flair (TWF).
(i) Travel Management Services have been procured from Travel With Flair.
(ii) A total of R4, 662,475.00 has been paid since inception of the contract with Travel With Flair. See annexures for full details.
(2)(b) Yes, Travel With Flair provided services for one international trip.
(i) The Chairperson of the MDDA Board, Ms Phelisa Nkomo.
(ii) The travel route was a return flight to London.
(iii) The total amount paid was R52, 737.00.
SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTNG CORPORATION
(1). No
(i)Not Applicable
(ii)Not Applicable
(2). No
(i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
Approved/ not approved
________________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW237
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) any entities reporting to her had any contract with a certain company (name furnished); if so, in each case, (i) what kind of service did the specified company provide, (ii) what was the duration of the contract, (iii) what amount did her department and/or entity pay for the contract to the company and (iv) who approved the (aa) contract and (bb) payment?
Reply:
The Department of Communications and the entities in its portfolio have not entered into any contract with Mahlako-A- Phahla Investment.
Approved/ not approved
________________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 March 2018 - NW312
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Communications
What amount did (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
Reply:
With and exception of SABC , the (a)Department and (b) entities did not incur costs on the promotion of the year of O R Tambo.
SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
i) Not Applicable
ii) (aa) The SABC TV division did not incur any costs
iii) Not Applicable
iv) Not Applicable
|
Station |
Months |
Drama’s, Serials, Doccies, Vox Pops, Voice Notes |
On air Promos and audio branding |
Special Event based Talk show content |
Digital and Social Media content creation |
|
SABC RADIO – 19 Stations |
June 2017 – December 2017 |
R6,5 Million |
Podcasts, Promos of varying lengths which include voxies, and recorded content of OR Tambo. Value: R6,2 Million |
Top 100 PBS countdown: + Special edition 5 Talks with Metro FM and GHFM. Value (includes live video streaming): R350K |
Social Media and Website: Posts Published: (Carousel Banner Events page Home Feature Total website: Number of Different Content published = 630 pieces Total Value given to campaign = R2,1 Million |
12 March 2018 - NW96
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) With reference to the reply to question 1458 on 16 October 2017 and the fact that the full amount has not been provided to the Portfolio Committee on Communications, what total amount has been paid by the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) for all litigation involving a certain person (name furnished) since the 2013-14 financial year; (2) whether the SABC intends to recover these monies from the specified person; if not, why not; if so, what are the (a) relevant details and (b) time lines in this regard? NW102E
Reply:
1. The SABC records pertaining to the total amount paid by the SABC for all litigation involving the former COO from 2013/14 financial year to date are detailed in the spreadsheet attached hereto as annexure1. The total cost of the invoice might increase as other matters are ongoing.
2. All litigation matters involving the former COO are subject to investigation by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). The SIU will determine whether or not to pursue the individual concerned for the recovery of any monies in this regard, as well as the timelines for this exercise.
Approved/ Not approved
_______________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3825
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) Whether she has employed a ministerial special advisor since her appointment in her current portfolio on 17 October 2017; if so, (a) what is the name of the advisor, (b) what are the duties of the advisor, (c) at which post level was the appointment made, (d) what is the salary level of the advisor, (e) what is the duration of the employment contract entered into with the advisor and (f) why was it necessary to appoint the advisor; (2) Whether her predecessor’s ministerial special advisor is still employed by her department; if so, what are the details of the (a) duties of her predecessor’s special advisor, (b) post level at which her predecessor’s special advisor is appointed, (c) salary level of her predecessor’s special advisor and (d) duration of the employment contract of her predecessor’s special advisor?
Reply:
1. Yes
(a) Dr Lufuno Marwala
(b) The duties of the Special Advisor are as follows:
- To assist and advise the Minister on the administration of both the Department of Communications (DoC) and Government Communication & Information System (GCIS); and
- Advise the Minister on the oversight responsibility of all entities in the portfolio.
(c) Level IV as per the Special Advisor dispensation by DPSA.
(d) The salary level 16.
(e) The employment contract is linked to the Minister’s term of office.
(f) It was necessary to appoint the Special Advisor in the Ministry, to advise the Minister to perform her duties efficiently and effectively in the areas of administration and Oversight in all the entities to address critical challenges that requires Ministers urgent intervention.
(2) Yes, Mr. Sandile Nene.
(a) The duties of the special advisor are as follows:
- Provide specialist advice on the broadcasting sector and regulatory matters.
- Provide specialist advice to the Minister on founding legislation of all entities and execution thereof.
- Provide advice to the Minister on research as well as managing relationships with the sector, academia, caucus, and civil society groups in order to facilitate progress on policy and legislation within the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities.
(b) Level III as per the Special Advisor dispensation by DPSA.
(c) The salary level 15.
(d) The employment contract is linked to the Minister’s term of office.
________________________________
Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister of Communications
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3826
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) any entities reporting to her sponsored any organisations (i) in the 2016-17 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2017; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, (aa) which organizations were sponsored, (bb) what was the total amount of the sponsorship and (cc) what were the activities sponsored in each case in each of the specified financial years?
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
a) No.
- Not applicable
- Not applicable
(aa) Not applicable
(bb) Not applicable
BRAND SOUTH AFRICA (BSA)
b) No.
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
(aa) Not Applicable
(bb) Not Applicable
(cc) Not Applicable
FILM AND PUBLICATION BOARD (FPB)
b) No.
(i) Not Applicable
(ii)Not Applicable
(aa) Not Applicable
(bb) Not Applicable
(cc) Not Applicable
SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTNG CORPORATION
b) No.
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
(aa) Not Applicable
(bb) Not Applicable
(cc) Not Applicable
INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)
c) Yes
(ii) None
(iii) SADC Material Roundtable Discussion on the SADC Home and Away Roaming (SHAR)
(aa) SADC conference
(bb) R20, 007. 00
(cc) Promotional material for the SADC conference
MEDIA DIVERSITY AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MDDA)
(b) Yes
(i)
(aa) The MDDA sponsored Nonala Tose Productions
(bb) R20, 000.00
(cc) For the Women in Media Event held in Port Elizabeth on 20 August
2016 as this event brought together media students, who could be potential
Community Media owners/journalists with seasoned media professionals.
(ii)
(aa) The MDDA sponsored Nonala Tose Productions
(bb) R60,000.00
(cc) for the Women in Media Event held in Johannesburg, on 12 August 2017,
based on the success of the previous sponsorship in 2016. This was a strategic partnership aimed at educating, inspiring and imparting knowledge to media student on all aspects of the media.
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Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3827
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) What number of copies of annual reports did (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her produce in the (aa) 2015-16 and (bb) 2016-17 financial years, (b) at what cost and (c) to whom were the annual reports circulated in each case?
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
|
Financial Year |
Number Of Copies Printed |
Costs |
Annual Reports Distributed To Parliament |
Circulated to DoC official |
Circulated to SOE’s and Other Stakeholders Remaining Copies |
|
2015/16 |
100 |
R57 0678,96 |
60 |
23 |
17 were distributed to other stakeholders |
|
2016/17 |
100 |
R94 821,57 |
60 |
11 |
29 were distributed to other stakeholders |
BRAND SOUTH AFRICA (BSA)
|
Financial Year |
Number Of Copies Printed |
Costs |
Annual Reports Distributed To Parliament |
Circulated to the stakeholders |
|
2015/16 |
500 |
R300,126.00 |
60 copies |
The rest of the copies were sent to Brand SA stakeholders and uploaded to the system. |
|
2016/17 |
500 |
R345,626.00 |
60 copies |
FILM AND PUBLICATION BOARD (FPB)
|
Financial Year |
Number Of Copies Printed |
Costs |
Annual Reports Distributed To Parliament |
Circulated to the stakeholders |
|
2015/16 |
400 |
R329,117.43 |
60 |
The rest of the copies were distributed to stakeholders, Parliament, Treasury, Auditor General, GCIS, Department of Communications, FPB Council Members, FPB Executives and Management, FPB Regional Offices and FPB stakeholder engagements sessions |
|
2016/17 |
400 |
R305,322.67 |
60 |
INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)
|
Financial Year |
Number Of Copies Printed |
Costs |
Annual Reports Distributed To Parliament |
Circulated to the stakeholders |
|
2015/16 |
150 |
R131,446.50 |
60 |
Remaining 90 were circulated to stakeholders |
|
2016/17 |
150 |
R60,958.19 |
60 |
MEDIA DIVERSITY AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MDDA)
|
Financial Year |
Number Of Copies Printed |
Costs |
Annual Reports Distributed To Parliament |
Circulated to the stakeholders |
|
2015/16 |
1000 |
R302,632.30 |
60 |
The rest of the copies were sent to various stakeholders, Executive Authority, Funders and community media beneficiaries. |
|
2016/17 |
1000 |
R300,012.00 |
60 |
SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTNG CORPORATION
|
Financial Year |
Number Of Copies Printed |
Costs |
Annual Reports Distributed To Parliament |
Circulated to the stakeholders |
|
2015/16 |
1500 litho copies 100 Digital 10 CDs |
R195,070.00 R20,640.00 |
60 |
The rest of the copies has distributed to parliament, National Treasury, DOC. SABC provincial offices, SABC Board, management and staff members. |
|
2016/17 |
1500 litho copies 100 Digital 10 CDs |
R207,700.00 18,720.00 |
60 |
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3829
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) What is the total amount that has been spent by her department on the broadcasting digital migration public awareness campaign since its inception up to the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) with regard to each visit that was part of the broadcasting digital migration public awareness campaign, (a) how many persons were invited and (b) what was the total amount spent on (i) food and refreshments, (ii) venues, (iii) entertainment, (iv) staff and (v) transport in each case?
Reply:
1) R30.3 million
2)
(a) For each Imbizo campaign, an average of 2,500 people attended the events.
(b) (i) R2 105 901.00
(ii) R894 370.00
(iii) R0.00
(iv) R2 016 296.00
(v) R3 870 839.00
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3831
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether she inherited an existing vehicle for her official use in her department; if so, (a) what is the make and model and (b) how old is the vehicle; (2) does her department either (a) intend to purchase or (b) has purchased a new vehicle for her official use; if so, in each case, (i) why was it deemed necessary, (ii) what is the make and model of the vehicle, (iii) what did/will the vehicle cost and (iv) what are the specific accessories which will/were included in excess of the vehicle's purchase price as well as the cost of each accessory?
Reply:
1. The Department is still negotiating with the Department of Energy to transfer the current vehicle which she has been utilizing as the Minister. The details of the vehicle are not fully available for disclosure as the file is still at Energy but the car is Audi A8.
2. There are no plans to buy additional car in this current financial year.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3832
Bucwa, Ms H to ask the Minister of Communications
Has she traveled abroad for official purposes since her appointment as the Minister of Communications on 19 October 2017; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on what class did (i) she and (ii) persons who accompanied her on the trips travel in, (b) what are the names of each hotel in which each person on the trip stayed and (c) what was the (i) total and (ii) detailed breakdown of the costs in each case?
Reply:
No
a) Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
b) Not Applicable
c) Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
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Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3833
Bucwa, Ms H to ask the Minister of Communications
What (a) is the total amount spent by her department on legal fees (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017 and (b) are the (i) details, (ii) outcomes and (iii) costs of each case?
Reply:
a) The total amount spent from 1 April 2015 until 17 November 2017 is R 7 031 000. The details are available in the Annual Reports submitted to Parliament.
(i)
(aa) The department came into operation on 1 April 2015.
(bb) 2015/2016: R2 416 million. The details are available in the Annual Reports submitted to Parliament.
(cc) 2016/17: R2, 148 million. The details are available in the Annual Reports submitted to Parliament.
(ii) Since 1 April 2017 to 17 November 2017: R2, 467 million.
The amount of R2.467 million was paid from April 2017 to 17 November 2017 in respect of the following cases:
1. ETV V MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (CONSTITUTIONAL COURT) (FINALISED).Total: R241 024.00
2. S.OS SUPPORT PUBLIC BROADCASTING COALITION V MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS, SABC AND OTHERS CASE NUMBER 763643/15
Total: R 400 500.00
3. S.OS SUPPORT PUBLIC BROADCASTING COALITION V MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS, SABC AND OTHERS (BOTH CASES CONSOLIDATED IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT) 81056/14
Total: R141 588.00
4. CAROLINE MADZHIE V MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (LABOUR COURT)
Total: R135 000.00
5. REGISTRATION OF DTT TRADE MARK: WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
Total: R3032.40
6. SABC INQUIRY (AD HOC COMMITTEE): MANTSHA ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING THE MINISTER
Total: R176 643.00
7. DA V MOTSONENG, SABC, MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHERS (APPOINTMENT OF COO, LEAVE OF APPEAL TO SCA) (NCUBE ATTORNEYS)
Total: R325 861.53
8. DA V MOTSONENG, SABC, MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHERS (APPOINTMENT OF COO) (WESTERN CAPE HIGH COURT) & MASINGA V MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (BOTH CASES FINALISED)
Total: R408773.09
9. DA V MOTSOENENG, SABC AND MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (APPOINTMENT OF GROUP EXECUTIVE) (WESTERN CAPE HIGH COURT) (FINALISED) (STATE ATTORNEY)
Total: R 343 207.00
10. THE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND (REPRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION LIMITED) V SABC, MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHERS (SOUTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT) (STATE ATTORNEY)
Total: R291 765.66
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Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3868
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the Films and Publications Board Appeal Tribunal heard any appeals against classification decisions made by the classification committees in respect of (a) publications, (b) films and/or (c) games (i) during the 2016-17 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2017; if so, (aa) what is the total number of appeals that were heard, (bb) what were the reasons for the appeal in each case and (cc) what was the outcome in each case?
Reply:
a) During the 2016-2017 financial year, 2 (two) appeals for Films were received.
(b)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
- The FPB rated the Film 13 V, the grounds for appeal from the distributor were based on unnecessary, over restricted age rating and argued for 7-9PG rating.
- The outcome of the appeal were that the Appeal Tribunal overturned the 13 V rating and granted a rating of 10-12PG V.b) Robinson Crusoe: The Wild Life
- The FPB rated the Film 7-9PG V, the grounds for appeal by the distributor were based on unnecessarily over restrictive age rating and appealed for a PG rating.
- The Outcomes of the appeal were that the Appeal Tribunal granted a rating of 7-9PG (excluded "V" as consumer advice)
(ii) Since 01 April 2017 only 1 (one) appeal for a Film received:
(aa) Only one, Despicable Me 3
- The FPB rated the Film 7-9 PG, the grounds for appeal by the distributor were based on unnecessarily over restrictive age rating and appealed for a PG rating.
- The outcome of the appeal was that the Appeal Tribunal overturned the 7-9PG and granted a rating of PG V.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3822
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonuses that were paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) what is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees of the SABC and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonuses that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year? NW4324E
Reply:
The information has been provided in the Annual Performance Report tabled in parliament.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3353
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether (a) she or (b) her 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 the department in each case?
Reply:
a) No
b) No
(i) Not applicable
(ii) Not applicable
(iii) Not applicable
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Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3703
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether any entity reporting to her put any measures in place to ensure that consequence management steps are taken against its boards for allowing payments to be made to companies that are considered to be noncompliant with applicable legislation according to supply chain management processes by the Auditor-General; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
No Board is responsible for Procurement process, therefore the question doesn’t arise.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3700
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) followed up on complaints laid by the Association of Independent Publishers against a certain agency (name furnished); if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the details of the complaints, (b)(i) how and (ii) by whom were the complaints followed up and (c) what were the outcomes; (2) Whether the GCIS still has any business relationship with the owner of the specified agency; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) What are the details of (a) each contract concluded between the GCIS and the agency, (b) the time period that the agency conducted business with the GCIS and (c) each member of the tender panel that awarded each contract to the agency?
Reply:
1.
a) The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has followed up on complaints laid by the Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) and the matter has been finalised.
b) (i) An internal investigation was conducted and finalised by (ii) departmental staff.
C) The agency has been excluded from the GCIS panel of service providers.
2. No, the GCIS has terminated business relationships with the agency.
3. (a) (b) The contractual period of the panel of service providers ran from September 2016 to August 2017.
(c) The GCIS Bid Adjudication Committee recommended the successful bidders to the Accounting Officer for award.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3699
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the Government Communication and Information System makes use of advertising procurement agencies; if so, what are the details of the (a) name of each agency, (b) contract amount in each case and (c) agency used for community media advertising?NW4130
Reply:
Yes, a panel of advertising procurement agencies was selected and constituted through a transparent tender process.
a) All awarded tenders and successful bidders are listed on the GCIS website at https://www.gcis.gov.za/content/about-us/procurement/awarded-bids
b) There was no stipulated contract amount for the panel of service providers tenders as the community print campaigns that GCIS implements are dependent on departmental requests. No reliable demand forecasts are available to plan a contract value.
c) All the agencies are listed on the GCIS website as per (a) above.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3511
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
What total amount did the SA Broadcasting Corporation (a) receive in revenue for and (b) spend on the promotion of the celebration of the Year of OR Tambo in respect of each (i) television channel and (ii) radio station?
Reply:
(a) No revenue has been received
(b) (i) No money was spent on TV only PSAs (Public Service Announcements) were aired.
ii) No money was spend on Radio on PSAs (Public Service Announcements) were aired.
The SABC has timeslots which it allocates specifically for PSAs and this was utilized for the OR Tambo Centenary Celebrations.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3301
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of Communications
(1)Whether the (a) chief executive officer and (b) chief financial officer of entities reporting to her 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:
|
Entities |
Whether Chief Executive Officer(CEO) are on permanent basis |
Whether Chief financial officers(CFO) are on permanent basis |
Whether specified officers are employed on a fixed term contract |
What are the names of each officer |
When was each officer employed |
When will each contract end |
|
Brand SA(BSA) |
CEO is on a permanent basis |
CFO is on a 5 year fixed tern contract |
Not applicable |
CEO: Dr. KLM Makhubela, PHD, Permanent |
01/08/2015 |
Not applicable |
|
CFO, Mr. Kgomotso Seripe |
Acting since 01/09/2017 |
Until new CFO is appointed |
||||
|
Entities |
Whether Chief Executive Officer(CEO) are on permanent basis |
Whether Chief financial officers(CFO) are on permanent basis |
Whether specified officers are employed on a fixed term contract |
What are the names of each officer |
When was each officer employed |
When will each contract end |
|
Films and Publication Board(FPB) |
CEO is on a 5 year fixed tern contract |
CFO is on a 5 year fixed tern contract |
CFO and CFO are on a 5 year fixed tern contract |
CEO- Ms Lillian Phahla (Acting) |
21 /08/ 2017 |
Until the new CEO and CFO are appointed |
|
CFO –Mr. Vuledzani Matidza (Acting) |
30/04/2017 |
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|
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) |
CEO is on a 5 year fixed tern contract |
CFO is on a 5 year fixed tern contract |
CFO and CFO are on a 5 year fixed tern contract |
CEO- Mr. Willington Ngwepe |
17/10/2017 |
16/10/2022 |
|
CFO- Mr. Tebogo Matabane (Acting) |
04/07/2017 |
03/07/2021 |
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|
Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) |
CEO is not employed on a 5 year fixed tern contract |
CFO is not employed on a 5 year fixed term contract |
Not applicable |
CEO- Ms Khululwa Seyisi-Tom(Acting) |
09/11/2017 |
Until the new CEO and CFO are appointed |
|
CFO- Mr. Trevor Kuodza |
01/08/2016 |
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|
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) |
CEO is employed on a 5 year fixed tern contract |
CFO is employed on a 5 year fixed term contract |
Not applicable |
CEO- Ms. Nomsa Philiso (Acting) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
CFO- Ms. Thabile Dlamini (Acting) |
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW2995
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Communications
(1)What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in her department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) what is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in her department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
(1) (a) An amount of R 3,262 000.00 was paid out in bonuses to employees in 2016-17 financial year.
(1) (b) The detailed information about a salary package of an employee is based on an employer- employee confidential information relationship. We can however refer the members to our Annual Report of 2016 2017 wherein the broad breakdown is provided and that information was subjected to an external audit process.
(2) The Public Service Regulations stipulates that a department may pay not more than 1,5% of its pay roll. GCIS uses that as a guide in projecting its anticipated bonus payment and based on signed Performance Agreement Operational Plans of each employee.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, MP
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3150
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the (a) delay in the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, appointing the new SA Broadcasting Corporation Board is due to a misunderstanding between her department and the Office of the Presidency on who would conduct a vetting process (details furnished) and (b) misunderstanding was exacerbated by the SA Qualifications Authority allegedly having missed a deadline to return the vetting outcomes to her department; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
a) The SABC Board has been appointed , and announced by the President.
b) There’s no misunderstanding between my office and Presidency.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, MP
Minister of Communications
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3161
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of Communications
(1)What are the details including the ranks of service providers and/or contractors from which (a) her department and (b) the entities reporting to her 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:
The information required needs to be verified by the department. Verified information is available on the website of the department.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, MP
Minister
Date:
12 December 2017 - NW3823
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees of the Films and Publications Board (FPB) and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonuses that were paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) what is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees of the FPB and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonuses that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year? NW4325E
Reply:
1. (a) The total amount paid out in bonuses of FPB is R 1 321 154 for the 2016-17 financial year. Details are available in the Annual Report tabled before Parliament.
2. (a)The performance bonus payouts for the 2017/18 financial year cannot be estimated at this point as it is determined by the organizational and individual performance outcomes at the end of the financial year.
(b). Not Applicable.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date: