Reply:

Fifteen (15) foreign military forces have held Joint training exercises with SA National Defence Force in South Africa since 2012 up to date.

Reply:

2365 (1) (a) Theft of State Property and 2365 (1) (b) Burglary Business Premises (Break-ins) – 1 January 2016 to 31 July 2017 = 417 Cases.

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
144 x Theft State Property (SP) 71 x Burglary Business Premises (Burg Bus Prem)	SA Army	Rations, batteries, fuel, non-ferrous metals, cables, tools, cash, bicycle, documents, motor vehicle radio, ammunition, garden equipment, fire-arms, ICT equipment, electrical spares, liquor, irrigation equipment, television, motor vehicle parts, GPS, empty cartridges, camping equipment, fuel, rations, electrical parts, fire-arms, batteries, garden equipment, mattresses, communication equipment, doors, hair clipping equipment, music system, television, pluming equipment, electrical equipment, metalwork equipment, military clothing, refrigerator, non-ferrous metals

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
58 x Theft SP 19 x Burg Bus Prem	SA Air Force	ICT equipment, liquor, irrigation equipment, rations, communication equipment, cables, photography equipment, non-ferrous metals, empty cartridges, generator, vehicle parts, light fittings, tools, television, rations, linen, fuel, plumbing equipment, motor vehicle speakers, gardening equipment, non-ferrous metals, liquor, air cooling system, tyres, tools, batteries, electrical appliances, musical instruments, compressor, crockery, equestrian jumping poles, gardening tools, door, motor vehicle radio, visual equipment, electrical spares, military clothing, generator, electrical equipment, clothing, batteries, visual equipment, cash, liquor ammunition

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
39 x Theft SP 26 x Burg Bus Prem	SA Navy	Irrigation equipment, Television, fire-arms, fuel, ICT equipment, non-ferrous metals, electrician equipment, tools, rations, batteries, cables, hardware (bolts), cash, communication equipment, electrical appliances, maritime parts, gas cylinders, rations, fire-arms, irrigation equipment, plumbing, electrical appliance, safety clothes, battery, tools, speakers, television, alcohol, gardening equipment, engine, shooting range equipment, electrical tools, electrical appliances

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
9 x Theft SP 14 x Burg Bus Prem	SA Medical Health Services	Compressor, ammunition, rations, medical equipment, air conditioning parts, stationary, ICT equipment, visual equipment, cash, television, sound system, batteries, electrical tools

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
11 x Theft SP	Joint Operations Division (Div)	ICT equipment, ammunition, rations, fuel, documents, batteries, hardware, communication equipment, goodwill parcels, medical equipment, batteries

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
2 x Theft SP 3 x Burg Bus Prem	Human Resource Div	ICT equipment, cutlery, liquor, television, cash

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
2 x Theft SP	Defence Intelligence Div	Non-ferrous metals, batteries

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
3 x Theft SP 1 x Burg Bus Prem	Logistic Div	ICT equipment, cash, sound system, alcohol

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
2 x Burg Bus Prem	Legal Div	ICT equipment

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
3 x Burg Bus Prem	Command Management Information Systems Div	ICT equipment

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
1 x Theft SP 1 x Burg Bus Prem	Inspectorate Div	Cables, ICT equipment, fire equipment

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases	2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases	2365 (2) What was stolen
3 x Theft SP 5 x Burg Bus Prem	Military Police Div	ICT equipment, fire-arms, camping equipment, bicycles, non-ferrous metal, plumbing, cash

2365 (3) How many cases was criminal prosecution successfully instituted (14 Cases)

2365 (3) (a) criminal prosecution successfully instituted – (number of cases) [on 2365 (1) (a) Theft of State Property and (1) (b) Burglary Business Premises]	2365 (3) (b) which items were retrieved [on 2365 (1) (a) Theft of State Property and (1) (b) Burglary Business Premises]
11 x Theft of State Property 3 x Burg Bus Prem	Rations, ICT Equipment, non-ferrous metal, ammunition, rations, industrial tools, fuel, crockery, sport equipment

Whether she will make a statement on the matter? NW2610E” – Not applicable to the Military Police Division.

Reply:

RESPONSE (1)

Armscor undertakes international exhibitions and international visits for the purpose of promoting the corporation’s capabilities as well as those of the South Africa Defence Industry according to the Armscor Act of 2003. The international visits to Russia were the following:

MAKS 2013 International Aviation & Space Salon on Aug – Sept 2013 with the purpose of industrial technical co-operation in terms of fulfilling BRICS objectives. Armscor shared a stand with DENEL where both State-Owned Companies exhibited their capabilities.

The following people attended MAKS 2013:

• Mr S Mkwanazi (Acquisition), Ms L Mzili (Marketing & Business Development), Mr B de Beer (Acquisition), Mr S George (AB Logistics), Mr N Vlok (Marketing – Events Projects), Mr L Mosiako (Board Member), Mr M Motau (Chairman), Mr S Msibi (Board Member), Mr T Raman (Research and Development), Adv B Senne (Company Secretary) and Mr G van Staden (Acquisition).
• The Department of Defence was represented by Secretary of Defence, Dr Sam Makhudu Gulube who was representing the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans.

2015 Mr Kevin Wakeford visited Russia during the month of October 2015

Armscor visited Russia factory for opportunities of collaboration during 10 – 17 October 2015 as well as attend the Russia- South Africa Defcom.

2017 Armscor delegation visited Russia during the month of June 2017

A formal invite from Rostec was extended to Mr J Mudimu, Chairman, to visit Moscow to hold negotiations on potential topics of cooperation.

Armscor Visit to the Russian Federation (Moscow) [5 – 9 June 2017]

As part of the planned activities, Armscor and its delegation, led by Mr R Vokwana (Board Member) visited the factory of Russian Helicopters and Kalashnikov Group for opportunities of collaboration. 

Meetings were held with Rostec and Rosoboronexport over the period.

The following people were part of the delegation:

• Mr K Wakeford (CEO), Mr R Vokwana (Board Member), Mr G van Staden (Acquisition: Decommissioning Capabilities), Mr A Maeteletsa (Acquisition: Weapons Specialist), Mr K Ntshosho (Acquisition: Aeronautics Specialist), Ms K Neonakis (Strategy: Board Support), and Mr A King (Marketing – Projects).
• The Department of Defence was represented by Major Gen MI Buthelezi (Russian trained Helicopter Pilot)

RSA – RF Defence Industry Seminar (Moscow) [13 -14 June 2017]

The Russian Federal Service hosted the Military-Technical Cooperation in Moscow on 13-14 June 2017.  This Seminar will follow the same format as in 2016 on 13 June 2017 and site visits to Russian Defence Industries in the greater Moscow Defence Industrial Complex on 14 June 2017. 

The following people were part of the delegation:

Prof N Mkaza (Research and Development), Mr JS Mkwanazi (Acquisition), Ms R Ramgolam (Sustainability)

The 10th RSA – RF Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Military-Technical Cooperation (JICMTC) Meeting (St Pietersburg) [15 – 16 June 2017]

The Russian MOD hosted the JICMTC on 15-16 June 2017 in St Petersburg.

The following people were part of the delegation:

Prof N Mkaza (Research and Development) and Mr JS Mkwanazi (Acquisition

General visit to Russia (Moscow) [5 – 8 June 2017]

The following Armscor Representatives also visited Russia:

• Mr J Grobler (CFO) to attend to an outstanding contractual payment in relation to a classified project and
• Mr Mabaso (IT) to meet Russian Cyber Security companies and experts.

RESPONSE (2)

According to the Constitution of the RSA, section 200(2), the primary object of the defence force is to defend and protect the Republic, its territorial integrity and its people in accordance with the Constitution and the principles of international law regulating the use of force.

Armscor has benefited compliance with section 200(2), as the Russian Federation formally confirmed that it is more efficient to upgrade the existing Center in SA on the basis of Denel Aeronautics to the level of Maintenance, Repairs and Overall (MRO) and modernization of military Mi-24/35 helicopters. This will result in the transfer of skills and job creation.

Reply:

a. The SANDF is deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (OP MISTRAL) and Republic of Sudan (OP UNAMID).

b. The total strength of external deployment in DRC (FIB) is 1323.

c. Staff Officers and Military Observers:

i. Sudan (UNAMID)

(1). Milobs = 3

(2). Staff Off = 6

(3). Total = 9

 

ii. DRC (MONUSCO)

(1). Milobs = 4

(2). Staff Off = 26

(3). Total = 30

iii. Grand total = 39

d. Grand total of external deployed members is 1362

 

Reply:

Armscor did not supply any rescue funding to Denel other than what is allowed within its normal business practices.

Armscor allowed its normal contracting process whereby contracts are placed on Denel for delivery of specific products or services. To this extent Denel, similar to any other contractor, requested advance payments on some of the contracts placed for paying long lead items, etc. This awarding of such an advance payment is in the sole discretion of Armscor and is subject to an associated benefit which may include reduction in the price offered as well a guarantee equal to the amount of the advance payment that is acceptable to Armscor. An acceptable benefit is measured against the norm of Bank Acceptance (BA) rate plus 1%.

In terms of Armscor’s current financial policy, Armscor only accepts corporate guarantees (with certain parameters) of advance payments from State Owned Entities (SEOs) as it also reduces the cost for the State. Any advance payment exceeding the set corporate limit is then covered through an acceptable bank or insurance guarantee. Advance payments are then recovered pro-rata from future milestone payments.

During this period, Armscor reviewed Denel’s corporate limit based on Denel’s financial position. The corporate guarantee limit was increased during the period; this assisted Denel to reduce bank or other guarantees to enable them to use their facilities for other business purposes.

Reply:

1. The Presidential Medical Unit (PMU) reports to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans as part of the SA Military Health Service (SAMHS).

   (a) PMU is funded from the budget of the Tertiary Military Health Formation (TMHF) of the South African Military Health Services (SAMHS) for its operations.

 (b) (i) PMU has 56 Staff members nationally.

(b)(ii) PMU members are stationed as follows:

• Pretoria – x 42 members
• Cape Town – x 12 members
• Durban – x 2 members

(b)(iii) PMU members Competencies are as follows:

• Medical Officers (Doctors) - [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery – MBChB] x 6
• Nursing Officers [Professional Nurses] x 3
• Environmental Health Practitioners [National Diploma in Environmental Health] x 5
• Paramedics [National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care] x 4
• Operations and Planning x 3
• Operational Emergency Care Practitioners (OECP) x 24
• Emergency Care Technicians (ECT) x 3
• Logistics x 5
• Drivers x 2
• Clerk x 1

(c) PMU has 80 vehicles at its disposal

(d) The nature and serviceability of the vehicles nationally is as follows:

Ser No	Nature	Number of Serviceable	Number of Unserviceable	total
	SUV’s	23	11	34
	Sedans	4	28	32
	Bakkies	0	2	2
	Ambulances	5	7	12
Total		32	48	80

(2) Most of the members of the PMU who are driving the vehicles on

convoy (High speed vehicles) have the following courses:

(a) Driving and Maintenance course from the SANDF.

(b) Advanced Driving Course from the SAPS College.

Reply:

(1) (a) This question is ambiguous largely due to the fact that the 5000 flying hours was an annual target for the 2016/17 FY. This target was divided into 4000 hours for the Joint Force Employment Requirements (JFER) as will be tasked by the Chief of Joint Operations whilst the other 1000 was an annual target for the Very Very Important (VVIP) Unit. Therefore, the total hours flown both for the VVIP Unit and JFER is 989.4 hours for the third quarter. Furthermore, the availability of aircraft was the major factor for not achieving the targeted flight hours during the third quarter. It must also be noted that length turnaround time by local service providers has also had an influence in the low availability of aircraft, a matter which is being addresses.

(b) (i) 35 Squadron. The C47-TP fleet is a legacy system. Flight safety and airworthiness issues restricted the aircraft from flying.

(ii) 41 Squadron. Due to a maintenance contract not being in place for the Cessna Caravan C208, flying ceased during September 2016.

(iii) 44 Squadron. The current fleet exists of only 3 aircraft. Since September 2016, only 1 aircraft has been available for flying missions, the other 2 aircraft were unavailable due to unserviceability.

(iv) 28 Squadron. This platform over achieved the required target of flying hours in the quarter under review.

(2) (a) Again this question is ambiguous as it is not clear whether the 155.7 VIP hours referred to were annual or quarterly hours flown.

(b) A total of 195.5 flying hours were flown with Inkwazi during the FY2016-17.

(c) No hours were flown on leased aircraft.

(d) No cost incurred as there were no aircraft leased.

(3) a) No force employment hours were flown by the SAAF on leased aircraft.

(b) No cost/s were incurred.

Reply:

(1) The aircraft was not stranded as reported but had landed for refuelling purposes.

(2) (a) The SANDF/SAAF took on this task as part of its Force Preparations exercise. The main aim was to attend to the SANDF members who had completed training in Cuba and had to be repatriated all their luggage using the C-130 aircraft. It was therefore financially prudent, to transport the Cuban contingent’s luggage as it were destined to the same place instead of flying the aircraft empty on the way to Cuba.

(b) There was only freight on board in the aircraft;

(3) There was only freight on board in the aircraft.

(4) Cost: Flying hours: R 3 325 825.20 (Part of Force Preparations)

Fuel / Handling: R 1 685 267.51

Total Cost: R 1 685 267.51 (R 5 311 092.71).

(5) Aircraft tasked as per daily operations taskings.

Reply:

a. Rank Group differs from 21 to 68 years of age.

b. Age 21 2 x Members

Age 23 6 x Members

Age 24 19 x Members

Age 25 16 x Members

Age 26 48 x Members

Age 27 47 x Members

Age 28 56 x Members

Age 29 56 x Members

Age 30 42 x Members

Age 31 48 x Members

Age 32 40 x Members

Age 33 60 x Members

Age 34 42 x Members

Age 35 35 x Members

Age 36 40 x Members

Age 37 33 x Members

Age 38 22 x Members

Age 39 28 x Members

Age 40 40 x Members

Age 41 48 x Members

Age 42 58 x Members

Age 43 61 x Members

Age 44 39 x Members

Age 45 85 x Members

Age 46 50 x Members

Age 47 34 x Members

Age 48 33 x Members

Age 49 49 x Members

Age 50 40 x Members

Age 51 27 x Members

Age 52 18 x Members

Age 53 20 x Members

Age 54 11 x Members

Age 55 19 x Members

Age 56 9 x Members

Age 57 6 x Members

Age 58 2 x Members

Age 59 6 x Members

Age 60 7 x Members

Age 61 2 x Members

Age 62 2 x Members

Age 63 2 x Members

Age 64 3 x Members

Age 65 1 x Members

Age 68 1 x Members

Question 3: whether the budget for the Reserve Force has been cut; if so (a) was this cut by 30% and (b) how will the objectives still be optimised?

REPLY:

The budget reduction for Reserve Fore utilization in the DOD had not impact on the deployments such as Op CORONA. Currently the Force Providers provide additional Reserve Force members than budgeted for.

Question 4: whether a budget cut will affect the (a) protection and (b) increased risks of our land borders; if so, what are the relevant details?

REPLY:

Force Providers cannot commit themselves with the current ratio of 2/3 Regular Force members (66.6%) and 1/3 Reserve Force members (33.3%) for Op CORONA. Currently Joint Operations Division receives 46% + Reserve Force members. If a budget cut in Op CORONA occurs, the risk will be several critical vacant posts; impact on the safe-guarding of the borders, medical support to deployed members and protection cannot be executed.

Reply:

(1) (a) A SAAF aircraft landed on the Island of St Helena on the 18 July 2017 and 27 July 2017.

(b) On the 18 July 2017: 1 Hour 05 Minutes; and

On the 27 July 2017: 1 Hour 20 Minutes.

(c) A SAAF C130 aircraft

(d) A technical stop (both occasions).

(2) No

Reply:

(a) How many submarines does the SANDF have?

Three.

(b) How many of the specified vessels are operational?

(i) At present two of the three are operational.

(b) How many of the specified vessels are non-operational and serviceable?

(ii) One of the submarines is non-operational and serviceable.

(b) How many of the specified vessels are non-operational and unserviceable state (sic)?

(iii) N/A.

(c) How long has each vessel been in this state?

Apart from the two operational submarines the third submarine has been in a refit period from 2014.

(d) What are the reasons for each vessels’ current state?

(i) A refit period normally takes 24 months. Delays when experienced are attributed to funding and long lead times for the delivery of spares.

(d) How can this be prevented in the future?

(ii) N/A.

Reply:

No, neither the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, nor her departments and all entities reporting to her procured any services from and/or made any payments to Bell Pottinger or any other public relations firms.

Reply:

No, neither the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, nor her departments and all entities reporting to her procured any services from and/or made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation.

Reply:

1. The Defence Review Committee compiled the Defence Review 2015, based on a strategic assessment of the constitutional mandate of the Defence Force and an analysis of the African Battle Space.
2. Principle 3 of the Defence Review (as listed in the Introduction) stated that the defence mandate, mission, goals and tasks will be focussed on the attainment of the Defence Force’s constitutionally mandated functions and government’s national strategic goals and priorities. Strategically the Defence Force will adopt a defensive posture, but will maintain offensive operational capabilities.
3. Furthermore, Principle 4 states that the Defence Force must stand ready to: defend and protect South Africa; safeguard South Africa and its people; contribute to regional and continental security; and provide support in times of crisis and disaster - both domestically and regionally, man-made or natural. As an important pillar of the South African state, the Defence Force will contribute to national development.
4. The above principles, coupled to the strategic analysis, are expanded to what the Defence Review 2015 describes as the Strategic Defence Concept (Layered Defence Approach in Chapter 3) namely:

(a) Layer 1:

(i) Firstly, to influence the international security agenda through integrated diplomacy efforts and the pursuit of national objectives.

(ii) Secondly, through strategic engagement of the United Nations and the African Peace and Security Architecture, to:

1. Pursue defined multi-lateral security objectives.
2. Promote the deepening of democracy on the African continent.
3. Promote peace, security and development on the continent.

(iii) Thirdly, the pursuit of strategic bi-lateral objectives.

(b) Layer 2:

1. Firstly, to safeguard the South African State, its people and its territory.
2. Secondly, to collaboratively or deliberately protect vital national interests.
3. Thirdly, to contribute to South Africa’s developmental agenda.

(c) Layer 3: To defend and protect the territory, sovereignty and people of the Republic of South Africa.

5. In times of relative peace, and in order to strengthen and maintain that peace, the focus must be on Layer 1. Chapter 10 of the Defence Review 2105 also speaks to the importance of diplomacy vis a vis Layer 1:

(a) South Africa is committed to the promotion of peace and stability and to the resolution of conflict by peaceful means. Active participation in multilateral institutions and collective security mechanisms are an expression of this commitment. South Africa has also entered into a number of international agreements that entail reciprocal obligations and undertakings to engage in cooperation in various sectors, including defence.

(b) In the post-conflict reconstruction role, there is a vital linkage to be established between foreign policy, defence policy and that of trade policy. Whilst Defence is primarily concerned with the arena of security sector reform, other sectors of Government must become seized with important concurrent trade and investment initiatives.

6. Senior South Africa leaders are thus responsible to play an important role in the promotion of South Africa’s national strategic goals and priorities, including those of foreign policy, trade policy and defence policy objectives.

7. Nonetheless, the Defence Force must continually prepare for Layer 2 and Layer 3 as mandated by the Constitution. The Air Defence Priorities listed in the Defence Review 2015 are not individually ranked, and it would be incorrect to state that the role of VIP air transport is more important than the air capabilities required for the safeguarding of the country.

8. I support of the Layered Defence Approach, as part of the wider pronouncements of the Defence Review 2015, it was concluded that South Africa requires an Air Defence Capability that:

a. Is responsive and agile to deliver air power to defend and protect the integrity of South Africa’s airspace and support the landward and maritime defence strategies. The air defence capability must provide deterrence and powerful interdiction during joint operations, specifically through comprehensive air domain awareness, air combat, combat support and air mobility capabilities.

b. Can support deployed landward and maritime forces through appropriate airspace control, reconnaissance, close-air support, augmentation of firepower and inter-and-intra-theatre air mobility in complex operational circumstances.

c. The air defence capability must also be capable of strategic reach and joint rapid response across the spectrum of conflict, and support the sustainment of protracted joint operations over long distances.

9. The Defence Review Committee further concluded (and not ranked in order of individual priority) that the Air Defence migration priorities must include:

1. Meeting the full requirements for VIP air transport.
2. Air capabilities required for the safeguarding of South Africa, with specific attention to dedicated air capabilities required for border safeguarding and maritime reconnaissance.
3. Inter-theatre and intra-theatre lift in support of landward deployments, with specific attention to the air capabilities required for rapid reaction and Special Force operations, including strategic lift, intra-theatre lift and heavy lift rotary wing capabilities.
4. Rotary wing combat support for landward operations with integrated anti-armour capability.
5. Interception and interdiction and close air support for deployed forces, with integrated stand-off capability.

10. As can be seen from the above priorities, the main emphasis in the Air Defence Capability is the supportive role of the South African Air Force by means of military air mobility, inclusive, but not limited to VIP air transport.

11. The Defence Review provides for an inclusive military air mobility capability by emphasising all its components, again including and not limited to VIP air transport.

   a.A military air mobility capability is primarily required in the defence, protection and safeguarding of South Africa and to promote regional security. Diverse military air mobility operations are conducted, including support to the Police Service and other civil authority, humanitarian relief operations and search and rescue operations. The following military air mobility capabilities are to be provided:

b. Heavy fixed and rotary-wing cargo and troop transport capability.

c. Medium fixed and rotary-wing cargo and troop transport capability.

d. Light fixed and rotary-wing command and control capability.

e. An in-flight refuelling capability.

f. A military air ambulance capability.

g. A VIP air transport capability is required to provide:

     (i) Presidential and Deputy Presidential intercontinental air transport capability;

     (ii) VIP, and other identified persons, intercontinental air transport capability; and

     (iii) VIP, and other identified persons, continental air transport capability.

     (iv) The capital and operating funds for VIP air transport should be ring-fenced and managed by the Chief of the Air Force.

Reply:

1. The people named by the honourable member are not registered as military veterans since they have not submitted the prescribed application forms and supporting documents in order to be registered. The said application forms as well as the details of the required supporting documents are available at the Department of Military Veterans and on the website; www.dmv.gov.za including the call centre, 080 2323 244.

Reply:

1 and 2.  NO, neither the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, nor her departments and all entities reporting to her participated in both events.

Reply:

(i) No vehicle was purchased for the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans.

(ii) The details of the vehicle purchased for the Deputy Minister in the period(s) in question are:

(a) Audi

(b) Q7

(c) R746 361, 28

(d) 01 September 2014.

(ii) Deputy Minister.

(aaa) 2014-15.

(bbb) None.

(bb) None.

Reply:

a) The Secretary for Defence has uplifted the special leave, after the finalization of the disciplinary hearing where the employee was not found guilty, however the Chairperson of the Disciplinary hearing found that there’s incompatibility between herself and the Secretary for Defence (Head of Department) as well as other employee’s in the office of the Secretary for Defence.

b) As much as workload is heavy the office of the Secretary for Defence, does have a strategy to manage the workload.

c) The remuneration paid to Ms. Lujiza cannot be viewed as fruitless and wasteful expenditure since it had to follow the normal disciplinary process.

d) i) The Secretary for Defence has uplifted the employee special leave and her current utilization is under consideration.

ii) Labour relations issues are ongoing issues which are addressed accordingly as and when the needs arise.

Reply:

(a) There are two members who were arrested at Mozambican Police and their names are Capt J. Boonzaier and Cpl T Nhlapho.

(b) They were arrested on the alleged charges of trespassing the borderline between Ndumo and Farazela on 20 July 2016.

(c) The two SANDF members were reacting to the Air Reconnaissance Personnel who spotted a vehicle loading the equipment in the disputed borderline area called Nkonjane.

(d) The two SANDF members were released unconditionally after the intervention of the Defence Attache’ on 22 July 2016. The Defence Attache’ is mandated by South African Government on matters of Defence Diplomacy to intervene in order to seek diplomatic solution.

Reply:

(1) The only entity that has a vacant chief executive officer’s post is the Military Ombud. However, due to budgetary cuts by the National Treasury the post was not advertised and there are no plans to advertise this position in the current MTEF.

(2) No vacancies have been advertised.

(3) No persons are currently in acting capacities in the entities that report to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans.

Reply:

Whether her department procured any services from and/or made any payments to

(a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi,

No.

b) the Progressive Professionals Forum,

No.

c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or

No.

d) the Black Business Council; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what

No.

(i) services were procured,

Not Applicable

(ii) was the total cost,

Not Applicable

(iii) is the detailed breakdown of such costs,

Not Applicable

(iv) was the total amount paid,

Not Applicable

(v) was the purpose of the payments and

Not Applicable

(vi) is the detailed breakdown of such payments in each case?

Not Applicable

Reply:

(a) and (b) The honourable member is advised to pose the question to the honourable Minister of Human Settlements or the honourable Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affair.

(c) The Department of Military Veterans, Department of Human Settlements (National and Provincial) and Municipality are beginning a process of consultation with regard to cooperation and coordination for provisioning of housing for military veterans.

Reply:

1. (a), (b), (c), (i), (ii) and (d) The subsidised houses referred to in the question, fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Settlement. The honourable member is advised to pose the question to the Minister of Human Settlements.

(2), and (3). The Department of Military Veterans has no information on the details of the alleged Military Veterans who have invaded the government subsidised houses.

4. The Department of Military Veterans has no details on the number of houses invaded, damaged or vandalised.

Reply:

(1), (2) and (3). The honourable member is advised to pose the question to the honourable Minister of Human Settlements.

.

Reply:

The Department regards SA Cape Corps as part of SADF. The Department has no records of Special Forces mentioned under Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei. However the Department keeps records of the former Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei Defence Forces. The 4990 is broken down as follows;

(a) Umkhonto we Sizwe 2,205

(b) Azanian People’s Liberation Army 1,024

(c) Azanian National Liberation Army 99

(d) and (f) SA Defence Force and SA Cape Corps 1,320

(e) Union Defence Force 5

(g) Transkei Defence Force 97

(h) Bophuthatswana Defence Force 49

(i) Venda Defence Force 1

(j) Ciskei Defence Force which numbers 59

The South African National Defence Force members 131

Reply:

(a) (i) and (ii) Memoranda of Understanding and the Service Level Agreements are developed as required to enhance service delivery.

(a) (i) and (ii) The housing provisioning of housing benefit to Military Veterans is based on the prescript of the Military Veterans Act and are processed in collaboration and cooperation with the Department of Human Settlements. In terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two Departments, the Department of Military Veterans is responsible for providing list of military veterans to be provided with housing and for ensuring that the houses built meet the agreed specifications.

(ii) (aa) The Department of Military Veterans, in consultation with stakeholders such as the South African National Military Veterans Associations (SANMVA), is responsible for identifying Military Veterans who are eligible for housing assistance and provide their details to the Provincial Departments of Human Settlements and the Department of Military Veterans provide top-up for completed units. The amount of top-up is based on the agreed specifications between the National Department of Human Settlements and the Department of Military Veterans.

The provincial Department of Human Settlements builds housing units for Military Veterans who are approved by the Department of Military Veterans. The housing units built must comply with both the housing standards and meet the specification agreed to with the Department of Military Veterans,

(bb) The provincial Department of Human Settlements is responsible for coordinating housing delivery at provincial level.

Reply:

The members of the SANDF listed in the Military veterans housing needs database are 131.

Reply:

1. The difference between a Honorary Colonel/Captain (SA Navy) and a Patron is:

a) a Honorary Colonel/Captain (SA Navy) is the conduit to foster, maintain or renew civilian local and regional connections of goodwill and support to Arms of Service/Formation/Base/Units of the SANDF.

b) Honorary Colonels/Captains (SA Navy) are draw cards to market the SANDF.

c) a Patron represents the Chief of the SA National Defence Force or Chiefs of Service, respectively.

d) a Patron is a delegated authority drawn from the General Staff ranks of the SANDF and Honorary Colonels/Captains (SA Navy) are identified from the Private or Public Sector.

e) a Patron provides organisational, co-ordination and implementation advice to Chief of the SA National Defence Force or Chiefs of Service whom they represent at a Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

2. The appointment of Honorary Colonels/Captains (SA Navy) in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is regulated by the Department of Defence Instruction: Pol and Plan No 49/2001. The appointment of Honorary Colonels is an established tradition in the SANDF and any person appointed in this capacity does not form part of the chain of command. Any prominent citizen of the Republic of South Africa (RSA) interested in the preparedness and well-being of the SANDF, and any unit in particular, may be considered for appointment. Such a person may not necessarily have any military experience. An appointment as an Honorary Colonel/Captain is purely a titular appointment and shall confer no military status or power of command.

3. Seventy Two (72) civilians have been appointed since 10 May 1994.

4. Criteria for Appointment. The requirement/criteria for all the appointed civilians as Honorary Colonels/Captains is as follows:

a) Age. Preferably over 40 years and below 75 years.

b) Residence. RSA.

c) Profile. Candidates shall be worthy of the appointment as determined by the vetting process.

d) Security Clearance. An appropriate security clearance.

5. Functions. The main current functions of Honorary Colonels are:

a) to foster esprit-de-corps,

b) maintaining regimental and unit traditions,

c) to foster civilian local and regional connections, goodwill and support,

d) provide advice to the Chiefs of the Services on matters which the respective Chiefs may refer to them,

e) assistance in the control of, or advice on, regimental/unit organisations, charities, funds, properties, museums and memorials,

f) maintenance of goodwill and liaison between all parts of the Services whether Regular Force, Reserve Force or any other constituents that may be established in the SANDF and

g) assisting in the recruitment of officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and other ranks into their particular regiments or unit and advice on the selection of unit commanders.

6. The appointment of Patrons in the South African National Defence Force is regulated by the Fundraising Act, 1978 (Act No 107 of 1978), SANDF Sports Policy HSP/D SPORT/103/13/B dated 13 June 1993 and Log 17 Pamphlet 2. Patrons are appointed by the Chief of the South African National Defence Force or Chiefs of Service, respectively to either a Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

7. Patrons are noteworthy members of the SANDF whom the Chief of the SANDF or Chiefs of Service deem it necessary to support the functions of a Board, Fund or Sporting Code. Patrons are mainly appointed from the General Staff or Senior Officers’ ranks of the SANDF to represent the Chief of the SA National Defence Force or Chiefs or Service, respectively.

8. Nineteen (19) General Staff and Senior Officers are delegated as either Board, Fund or Sporting Code Patron in the SANDF. 

9. Criteria of Appointment.

(a) Rank Level: General Staff or Senior Officer in the SANDF.

(b) Profile: Demonstrated ability to support the functions of a Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

(c) Mandating Authority: Delegated authority to represent the Chief of the SA National Defence or Chiefs of Service, respectively.

10. Functions. The main functions of Patrons are:

a) to foster esprit-de-corps,

b)act as ceremonial functionary at events or activities of the Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

c) promote the functions of the Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

d) act in an advisory capacity to Chief of the SA National Defence Force, Chiefs of Service, Chairperson of Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

e) kept abreast of development or requirements of the Board, Fund or Sporting Code iro its operations.

Reply:

The information requested relates to the movement of the VVIP and such information can only be disclosed in a closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence

Reply:

The information requested relates to the movement of the VVIP and such information can only be disclosed in a closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

Reply:

(a) The utilisation of the Inkwazi is an internal operational issue.

Reply:

The information requested relates to the movement of the VVIP and such information can only be disclosed in a closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

Reply:

The information requested relates to the movement of the VVIP and such information can only be disclosed in a closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

Reply:

The information requested relates to the movement of the VVIP and such information can only be disclosed in a closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

Reply:

The information requested relates to the movement of the VVIP and such information can only be disclosed in a closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

Reply:

(1) In 2012, the President of the Republic of South Africa (RSA) and Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), President J.G. Zuma, proclaimed that 21 February will be observed and commemorated as Armed Forces Day. It is to be a day on which the South African population honours men and women of the South African National Defence Force by affirming its support and gratitude to them for upholding the Constitution of the Republic and defending the territorial integrity of the Republic and protecting its people. It is fortunate the Armed Forces Day 2017 coincided with the centenary commemoration of the sinking of the SS Mendi on 21 February 1917. To reciprocate, the SANDF also uses this annual event to strengthen its relationship with the broader population and to reach out to local communities.

(2) The SANDF does not have an allocated budget for the Armed Forces Day and therefore the host Service (rotated amongst the Services on an annual basis) budgets for the corporate costs while all participating Services and Divisions budget for their participating members’ subsistence and travel costs.

     a) The guideline prescribes an estimated budget of RM25.

     b) The total actual cost of hosting is as follows:

     (i) For 2016 Armed Forces Day: R 20 845 897.00.

     (ii) For 2017 Armed Forces Day: R 24 777 028.00.

(3) Since its proclamation, the Armed Forces Day has been celebrated in five provinces, namely Gauteng, the Free State, the North West Province, Eastern Cape Province and KwaZulu Natal. It is the prerogative of the Chief of the South African Nation Defence Force to select the venue in which the Armed Forces Day is celebrated.

a) Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan in 2016 was part a provincial rotation; the venue was ideal for the host service, the SA Navy, to showcase its capabilities in a more tangible way than in the previous three years.

b) The eThekweni Metropolitan Municipality was recommended by the SA Army as the most suitable venue to celebrate the 2017 Armed Forces Day considering that it coincided with the centenary commemoration of the sinking of the SS Mendi.

Reply:

The response to be provided to this question currently forms the basis of a court case brought by the Democratic Alliance on 10 February 2017.  A response to this question will thus only be provided once the court case has been finalised.

Reply:

(a) Officer Commanding SA Army Support Base Eastern Cape instructed the members to be armed as per Army Doctrine.

(b) No, there was no specific site targeted. More than one family who stayed illegally was evicted. The Officer Commanding reported that the choice of delivering near the municipality was as requested by the lady being removed out of the military house.

(c) When the SANDF trucks were leaving, someone tried to block their way by putting a vehicle in front of them. The vehicle was left unoccupied, trying to block the way.

Orders were given by the Officer Commanding SA Army Support Base Eastern Cape.

The Board of Enquiry is currently at LEGSATO for legal advice once returned actions will be taken as been advised by LEGSATO.

Reply:

a) Six of the nine C130s are operational with three of those six being serviceable.

b) None of the seven Dakotas are currently operational or serviceable due to the implementation of Air Worthiness Directive on the primary flight controls.

Reply:

The Board of Inquiry is not completed yet

Reply:

1. (a) It is in a serious state of disrepair.

(b) No.

(c) No.

(d) Yes.

(e) No.

2. N/A.

3. Yes.

Reply:

1. (a) The primary function of Navcomcen Cape (NCC) at Silvermine Complex is to support strategic and tactical radio communication for the SA Navy. In addition, NCC also provides strategic HF Communications to the SA Air Force (SAAF).

In order to provide these functions, NCC comprises of an Upper and Lower Antennae Farms. The lower antenna farm was destroyed by fire and the repair solution to get this antenna farm back to operational status is currently in process. The antenna cables from the upper antenna farm runs underground through this field and was not damaged in the fire. It is these cables that were cut and stolen leaving the communication centre with a limited reception capability.

(b) NCC had limited reception capability due to the antenna cable theft and Navcomcen Durban (NCD) (standby communications centre) provided support as a back-up for reception services. However, NCC is still able to maintain daily strategic communications with SAS AMATOLA currently on OP KETANE and NCD provided communications for the SAN.

(c) The antenna and the perimeter fencing that were damaged in the fires have not been repaired. After the recent theft in Jan 17, repairs have been effected on one antenna which was fully restored. After the theft in Feb 17, the restored antenna was damaged again and awaiting further repairs.

(d) Yes.

Reply:

1. (a) There have been two burglary incidents at the Silvermine Military Complex.

(b) In the first incident copper cables and parts of antennas were stolen and the second incident cables were stolen.

(c) Cost of stolen equipment estimated at R50 000-00 in the first incident, whilst estimated value in the second incident, still being determined.

2. Security levels were escalated in the area by increasing security patrols by the Military Police and deploying additional SA Navy security personnel to the complex.

Reply:

1. No, it is not a national key point.

2. The security measures in place are considerable

Reply:

There is no capped budgetary allocation for individual military residential upgrades. Budgetary allocations wrt building and maintenance are centralised and, therefore, all repairs and day-to-day maintenance are done on request. This also includes emergency repairs. The house of Col Mongo, the Officer Commanding of the Unit is repaired as need arises. Depending on the condition of a house, where breakages and wear and tear takes place, houses are repaired. The following repairs were done in the official residence of the OC:

(a) 2012 Lifting of old floor covering and replacing with Novillon.

2012 Fitting of blinds to windows

2013 Renovation of bathroom and toilet.

2014 Paving

2015 Replacement of gutters.

2015 Replacement of burst geyser.

2015 Painting of the exterior (unit purchased paint and only labour was outsourced as the house is a double storey).

2016 Roof leaks repaired.

(b) The house needs much attention but since funds are not available, repairs are done in relation to wear and tear, OHS matters, etc. Paving was done as the house is surrounded by big trees from the neighbours causing permanent shade that kills the grass.

Reply:

Response (a) and (b): of the 14 666 the following military veterans accessed services:

Year	Authorised to access Health care	Number of military veterans Head Count at SAMHS Facilities	Accessed through road show conducted by MVHPA	Accessed through MVHPA doctors	Accessed through ZEAL Health doctors
2015/16	14666	4069			1096
2014/15	11514	3824	5479	1299
2013/14	4719	2526	2121
2012/13		691
2011/12		362

(2) what amount out of the amount that was spent in the 2015-16 financial year on the specified sub-programme (a) was for expenditure on health and wellness for the current financial year and (b) what amount was for previous years;

Response (2):

Service Provider	2015/16 invoices	Previous Financial Years	Total
SAMHS	R30 966 202.48	R24 500 000.00	R55 466 202.48
MVHPA	0	R826 320.85	R826 320.85
ZEAL	R474 984.63		R474 984.63
TOTAL	R31 441 187.11	R25 326 320.85	R56 767 507.96

(3) in view of the fact that there is no other service provider other than SA Military Health Services (SAMHS), (a) exactly which service providers were paid for which services delivered and (b) when were the services delivered;

Response (3):

ZEAL Health Innovations was procured for a 3 month contract (1 April 2015 to 30 June 2015) with a total payment of R 474 984.63 for provision of:

1. Primary and Chronic health services and related medication for military veterans.
2. Dedicated counselling services for military veterans and their dependent

(4) (a) what amount of the payment that was made for the subprogram was paid to SAMHS and (b) for which years?

Response (4):

Service Provider	2015/16	Previous Financial Years	TOTAL
SAMHS	R30 966 202.48	R24 500 000.00	R55 466 202.48

NW2709E

Reply:

This matter is the subject of a police investigation, as per this member’s own press release, and as such responses are to be provided as part of that investigation.

Reply:

(1) (a) and (b) The names and ranks for uniformed members of the SANDF who received performance bonuses cannot be provided as it might compromise individual’s confidentiality and this also includes the amount received in each case.

Total number of members who received bonuses 2013 – 2015: 305

(2) Yes, there are portfolios of evidence and motivations, by the line superiors to award bonuses to the specified persons and it is actually contained in each member’s PMDS Booklet, as follows:

• 1. Each individual score per KRA and GAF is motivated.

• 1. Each superior has to have at least two compulsory interviews with his/her member, in order to highlight good or bad performances.

• 1. Superiors also have the opportunity throughout the year of assessment to have performance related interviews with members, which can be captured in the PMDS Booklet.

(3) No, these PMDS booklets are not open for scrutiny by any persons other than the specific individual, the immediate supervisor, the Service Centre Manager, the Personnel Officer, members of the PMDS Moderating Board and the Officer Commanding. These PMDS Booklets are kept in filing cabinets in the office of the Warrant Officer in charge of PMDS Administration. These booklets can only be accessed by means of authority given by higher HQ via the Officer Commanding.

(4) No, Col M.R. Mongo did not receive a bonus in each of the specified financial years. He only received a bonus in 2012 and nothing since then. The Unit Officer Commanding is assessed by the GOC Support Formation, and nomination for a bonus comes from the GOC. The unit does not even capture the PMDS of the officer commanding.

Reply:

Yes - 10926244PE Staff Sergeant K.C. Mbulawa – Mashalaba.(20 January 2011 to 31 October 2016)

(a) The ASB Western Cape had to await the outcome as it was a civilian court case which only took place on 04 April 2012.

(b) (b)(i) The member’s remuneration over the period 20 January 2011 to 31 October 2016 was: R 1 205 511 (Annual Bonus included).

         (ii) Nil.

(c) The member was administratively discharged wef 31 October 2016.

(d) (i) Her work was distributed among her colleagues.

     (ii) Nil.

Reply:

(a) (i) 461 - Number of members in each division that are based in Youngsfield Military Base in Wetton, Cape Town.

     (ii) 73 – Number of uniform members involved in traffic accidents.

     (aa) 2014/15 – 14 traffic accidents

     2015/16 – 08 traffic accidents

     2016/17 – 08 traffic accidents

    (bb) Since April 2016

    (iii)  (aa) 03 vehicle accidents investigated.

    (bb) 04 cases unresolved

(b) (i) Cases include members with the state cover and members liable for damages as indicated.

    (ii) Cases include members with the state cover and members liable for damages as indicated.

(c) 2014/2015 – R42 295.19.

2015/2016 – R163 393.70.

2016/2017 – Cases still pending.