Questions and Replies
15 May 2023 - NW917
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)What is the requirement with respect to the number of checks on fire protection equipment on the Parliamentary Precinct in each year; (2) whether the facilities management at the Parliamentary Precinct adheres to the requirements regarding the number of checks on fire equipment; if not, what steps will he take to address the prescribed requirements; if so, (3) whether he will furnish Ms S J Graham with the report on the fire protection equipment check that was performed in 2022; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether fire panels are checked within the prescribed periods; if not, what steps will he take to address the prescribed requirements; if so, will he furnish Ms S J Graham with the report on the fire panels check that was performed in 2022; (5) (a) what is the total number of fire extinguishers required to be on the precinct, (b) does Parliament comply with the required number of equipment, (c) what number of fire extinguishers have been replaced in 2022 and (d) what are the reasons for the replacements?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
1. The requirement with respect to the number of checks on fire protection equipment on the Parliamentary Precinct in each year are as follows.
- Fire extinguishers, fire hose reels and fire hydrants are subject to annual service and monthly visual inspection in all buildings.
- Fire Alarms, have a life of 10 years when used in dry, non-corrosive atmospheres and provided that they are serviced or regularly inspected, tested, cleaned and recalibrated twice a year.
- Routine replacement of detectors after 10 years of service In the interests of safety and the avoidance of unwanted alarms, is recommend.
- The Gas Suppression system, on the mechanical side is pressure tested every 10 years provided no discharge occurred. The pipe network should be pressure tested annually The Gas Suppression system Controls on the Electronic side should be serviced in 6 months provided there are no faults occurring.
- Sprinkler system has a life of 20 years. On fire sprinkler there should be a yearly service conducted, Pumps for should be serviced Yearly, so that pumps are able to supply water at the correct pressure and flow in case of need, and the valves should be tested every three years to ensure that they function correctly and to check any leaks leak.
(2) The latest annual service of fire equipment was performed over the period from mid-November to December 2022 into and until mid-January 2023 and after which monthly visual inspections were performed in February and March 2023. Monthly visual inspections will continue to take place on a monthly basis until the next due annual service of equipment.
(3) The service records of the latest annual service of fire equipment performed by DPW service provider, Messrs Transfire is attached for ease of reference.
(4) Yes, checks are done annually. The following reports are available where the entire building’s maintenance checks were completed in 2022, namely Tuynhuys, Good Hope and NCOP buildings. See the attached service records.
Maintenance checks are ongoing in Marks Building which is 80% complete. The building is earmarked to be completed end of April 2023.
90 Plein Street Building to be completed end of May 2023
120 Plein Street Building to be completed end of April 2023
100 Plein Street Building to be completed end of April 2023
(5) (a) There are a total of 706 fire extinguishers, 277 fire hose reels, 101 fire hydrants/boosters and 4 fire blankets
b) A survey by a qualified fire marshal would have to be conducted in order to determine if the number existing units are adequate or inadequate.
c) The number of fire extinguishers that were replaced in 2022 is unknown. The latest annual service performed by service provider Transfire was a service of all fire equipment that were found on site in their designated positions as recorded. Missing extinguishers were to be replaced/installed with each monthly visual inspection that followed after servicing. Fire extinguishers which were replaced or installed during the monthly inspections will be have been recorded in the inspection records for each month which is still to be received by Transfire.
d) The reasons for replacement of fire extinguishers are when a unit is found to be condemned or damaged. Other possible reasons will be when a unit is missing due to it being taken off its recorded position for improper reasons and not being put back, another likely reason is theft.
___________________________
MR. S ZIKALALA, MP
MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
DATE:
15 May 2023 - NW635
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Whether she will furnish Mr N P Masipa with (a) a detailed breakdown of the costs of cattle that were bought by her department for farmers in each province since 1 JaNoary 2012, (b) the details of the recipients of the cattle and the name of each of the specified farms in each province in the specified period and (c) the relevant details of the conditions of the farms as it pertains to water rights, grazing capacity and veld conditions; (2) whether all farms are still in production; if not, (a) why not and (b) what steps have been taken to resuscitate the farms; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether there was additional support provided besides the purchase of cattle; if not, why not; if so, what additional support was provided; (4) what (a) is the total Nomber of applications that were received in each year in each province, (b) Nomber of applications were declined and (c) were the reasons for declining each application?
Reply:
(1)(a),(b),(c) Please refer to Annexure A.
(2)(a),(b) Please refer to Annexure A.
(3),(4) Please refer to Annexure A.
ANNEXURE A TO NA-QUES-635 OF 2023
(1)(a),(b),(c),(2),(3) Eastern Cape Province: Sarah Baartman District: Please refer to the table below.
|
(1)(a) Costs of cattle bought for farmers |
(1)(b) Details of Recipient Name of Farm |
(1)(c) Conditions of the farm, i.e. water rights, grazing capacity and veld conditions |
(2) Is the farm still in production Yes/ No |
(2)(a),(b)If No Why and what steps have been taken to resuscitate |
(3) Additional support, If not, why not, if so what additional support was provided |
2020/21 |
678 000.00
|
Meyers family trust |
Water is a challenge as there’s only one borehole working; other camps have water for animals |
Yes |
Falls away |
The farmer is also supported with chicory inputs, grass seeds and fertilizers. Cattle Feed and medication were provided |
2020/21 |
201 030.39 |
Kruisfontein in Alexandria commonage |
Overgrazing is the issue in the commonage, DRDAR installing camps, farmers are also engaged on overgrazing |
Yes |
Falls away |
Cattle Feed and medication were provided. |
2020/21 |
624 000.00 |
Injica (forest hill farm) |
Conditions are good |
Yes |
Falls away |
The farmer is also supported with chicory inputs, grass seeds and fertilizers. Cattle Feed and medication were also provided Cattle Feed and medication were provided |
2020/21 |
346 000.00 |
Soqhayisa( Dekselsfontein Farm) |
Contract bridged with Property management |
No |
The farm is in the process of being reallocated to a new beneficiary |
Cattle Feed and medication were provided |
(4): Sarah Baartman District: Please refer to the table below.
(4)(a)Total No of applications received |
(4) (b)Total No of applications declined |
(4)(c) Reasons for declining of each application |
|
2012/2013 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2013/14 |
11 |
06 |
Not aligned with departmental mandate, some were still ideas. |
2014/15 |
15 |
10 |
Not aligned with departmental mandate, some were still ideas. |
2015/16 |
13 |
09 |
Not aligned with departmental mandate. some were still ideas. |
2016/17 |
08 |
04 |
Not aligned with departmental mandate. some were still ideas. |
2017/18 |
02 |
01 |
Not aligned with departmental mandate |
2018/19 |
03 |
0 |
Falls away. |
2019/20 |
03 |
01 |
Not aligned with departmental mandate |
2020/21 |
04 |
3 |
Budget constraints and forwarded to the next financial year |
2021/22 |
05 |
0 |
Falls away |
2022/23 |
04 |
0 |
Falls away |
Chris Hani District: Please refer to the table below.
Total No of applications received |
Total No of applications declined |
Reasons for the declining of each application |
|
2012/13 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2013/14 |
54 |
38 |
Insufficient information, not within the mandate of the Department, limited budget, inactive farmers |
2014/15 |
34 |
30 |
Budget limitation, implementation was through SLA’s |
2015/16 |
21 |
5 |
Insufficient information |
2016/17 |
19 |
13 |
Unfenced cropping fields, outstanding supporting documents, Budget limitation |
2017/18 |
18 |
9 |
Outstanding supporting documents, Budget limitation |
2018/19 |
17 |
9 |
Insufficient information Limited budget, |
2019/20 |
930 |
351 |
Unfenced fields, encroached fields with invader species, sharing of plot Numbers, absent farmers |
2020/21 |
12 |
5 |
Limited budget, inactive farmers, not within the FPSU recommended commodities, outside the jurisdiction of the FPSU |
2021/22 |
22 |
15 |
Limited budget, inactive farmers, not within the FPSU recommended commodities, outside the jurisdiction of the FPSU |
2022/23 |
17 |
0 |
Awaiting approval |
(4) Joe Gqabi District: Please refer to the table below.
Total No of applications received |
Total No of applications declined |
Reasons for the declining of each application |
|
2012/13 |
3 |
0 |
Falls away |
2013/14 |
3 |
None, but the Emadlelweni Special day Care Centre was not supported on that financial year due to lease agreement that was need from Municipality |
Falls away. |
2014/15 |
0 |
0 |
Falls away |
2015/16 |
0 |
0 |
Falls away |
2016/17 |
5 |
1 |
The project did not have lease agreement on the site they were using, they were using old railway station in Burgersdorp. |
2017/18 |
3. |
0 |
Falls away |
2018/19 |
3 |
0 |
Falls away |
2019/20 |
5 |
0 |
Falls away |
2020/21 |
1 |
0 |
Falls away |
2021/22 |
3 |
The projects were not declined but they were not supported due to budgetary deficit. They will be considered on the coming financial years |
Falls away |
2022/23 |
1 |
0 |
The project will be considered in the next financial year. |
(4) OR Tambo District: Please refer to the table below.
Total No of applications received |
Total No of applications declined |
Reasons for the declining of each application |
|
2012/13 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2013/14 |
1 |
0 |
Falls away |
2014/15 |
1 |
0 |
Falls away |
2015/16 |
1 |
0 |
Falls away |
2016/17 |
9 |
0 |
Falls away |
2017/18 |
25 |
0 |
Falls away |
2018/19 |
13 |
0 |
Falls away |
2019/20 |
33 |
0 |
Falls away |
2020/21 |
15 |
0 |
Falls away |
2021/22 |
47 |
0 |
Falls away |
2022/23 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
(1)(a),(b),(c),(2),(3): Free State Province: Xhariep District. Please refer to the table below.
(1)(a) Costs of cattle bought for farmers |
(1)(b) Details of Recipient Name of Farm |
(1)(c) Conditions of the farm, i.e. water rights, grazing capacity and veld conditions |
(2) Is the farm still in production Yes/ No |
(2)(a),(b) If No, Why and what steps have been taken to resuscitate |
|
|
2012/13 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
|
2013/14 |
R 1 368 000.00 |
Wimbley farm 460 |
The farm is 6ha/LSU Carrying capacity, good condition, no water rights |
Yes |
Falls away |
Feed and medication |
2018/19 |
R 589 000.00 |
Maleho kodisang Milton Agricultural coop (Milton farm) Thaba Nchu |
No irrigation, grazing is 6 to 1 of 320 hacters, veld conditions are good |
Yes |
Falls away |
Feeds and medication |
2019/20 |
R499 796,36 |
Project Name Galowe Family Farming and Transport Enterprise Pty Ltd, Farm Name; Kotze’s Rust No.1171, Contact Person: Mrs. Ipeleng Gaedie- 060 550 0243 |
342 ha natural grazing, Veld Condition: Very Good |
Yes |
Falls away |
The project was also supported with livestock Medication |
R339 280,19 |
Project Name: PTO Farming Pty Ltd, Farm Name: Klein Bos aar no.1523, Contact Person- Paul Mogoerane-084 958 4711 |
431 ha natural grazing, Veld Conditions: Good |
Yes |
Falls away |
The project was also supported with 155 Lucerne bales, livestock Medication, winter and summer licks. |
|
R 577 000.00 |
Earnest Kgaetsewe (Katlego Primary coop) Blydskap Farm Thaba Nchu |
No irrigation/water rights grazing is ratio 6 to 1 of 376 ha. Good veld conditions |
yes |
Falls away |
Feeds and medication |
|
R 647 000.00 |
Esau Monwametsi (Smmerset primary Coop) Sommerset farm Thaba Nchu |
No water rights, 6 to1 out of 375 ha. Veld conditions in good shape |
yes |
Falls away |
Feeds and medication |
|
2019/20 |
R 552 000.00 |
Dieketseng Mahlelehlele(Re monateng primary coop) Monateng farm Dewetsdorp |
Water rights application in process, 6 to 1 carrying capacity of 904 ha, veld conditions are good |
yes |
Falls away |
Feeds and medication |
2019/20 |
R1 569 807,36 |
Mrs Aletta Malesetla Mokoena Farm: Slangheuwel Farm |
The farm is still in good condition. The farm has 226 hectares available for grazing, with carrying capacity in Sasolburg area expressed as 4 ha/LSU: the condition of the veld is very good. There are no water rights on the farm. The farm also has 265ha arable land |
Yes |
Falls away |
There was no additional support provided; however, the farmer can be in need for production inputs for grain production as the farm still have 265 ha of arable land. This kind of support can contribute towards commercialisation of the farm. |
2019/20 |
R 1 499 976.48 |
10 Cooperatives at Zastron Commonage ( MooiFontein Farm) - Matiase Zastron Commonage Primary Cooperative -Thandokuhle Zastron Commonage Primary Cooperative -Pele Ya Pele Ma Afrika Zastron Commonage Primary Cooperative -Moeti Zastron Commonage Primary Cooperative -Inkqubela Zastron Commonage Primary Cooperative -Phaphamang Zastron Commonage Primary Cooperative -Iteme Zastron Commonage Primary Cooperative -Sibanye Zastron Commonage Primary Cooperative -Mabe Zastron Commonage Primary Cooperative -Tswelopele Zastron Commonage Primary Cooperative |
2000 Ha of communal land, no water rights, 6ha/LSU and veld condition is poor |
yes |
Falls away |
Lucerne bales, and rye grass seeds |
2022/23 |
R 1 340 000.00 |
Mabote Ramalefane (Kopanong dihwai coop) Wepener commonage Wepener |
No water rights, 6 to 1 carrying capacity, on 500 ha veld conditions are good |
yes |
Falls away |
Feeds and medication |
R 360 000.00 |
Musa Makhube (Ikemeleng primary coop) Schoonzicht commonage Botshabelo |
No water rights, 6 to 1 carrying capacity on 1509ha, veld conditions good. |
yes |
Falls away |
Feeds and medication |
|
2022/23 |
R295 500,00 |
Project Name: TMJ Mixed Farming Pty Ltd, Farm Name: Skaap Kamp camp B, Contact Person- Boitumelo Mogorosi-071 094 5676 |
141 ha natural grazing, Veld Condition: Good |
Yes |
Falls away |
The project was also supported livestock Medication, winter and summer licks. |
R455 000,00 |
Project Name: Belties Beef Farmers Pty Ltd, Farm Name: Klein Bos aar no.1523, Contact Person- Paul Mogoerane-084 958 4711 |
171, 4 ha, Wesselsrus No.451, Veld Condition Good |
Yes |
Falls away |
The project was also supported livestock Medication and 120 lucerne bales. |
|
2022/23 |
R 2 606 424.96 |
Bokgabane Agricultural Cooperative located at Smithsfield Commonage Eskol Agricultural Primary Cooperative Located at Eskol farm Butlhabe Agricultural Primary Cooperative Five Ways holdings located at Susterstroom farm Rouxville Commonage farm with the following Coops Khulani Rouxville Primary Cooperative Iksasa Agricultural Primary Cooperative Lerole batho Agricultural Primary Cooperative Thusano Ke Matla Primary Cooperative Tlhomelanang Agricultural Primary Cooperative Bohlale Bahlaho Agricultural Primary Cooperative Mpho Agricultural Primary Cooperative The Fam Agricultural Primary Cooperative Rucca Dusteng Agricultural Primary Cooperative Bafeng Batho Agricultural Primary Cooperative Re-A-Iteka Agricultural Primary Cooperative Tshwaranang Farming Primary Cooperative |
The farms are in a fair conditions with 6ha/LSU they do not have water rights, veld improvement is needed. |
Yes |
Falls away |
Medication |
(4) Xhariep District: Please refer to the table below.
Total No of applications received |
Total No of applications declined |
Reasons for the declining of each application |
||
2012/17 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
|
2017/18 |
10 |
6 |
Budget constraints, not meeting the selection criterial |
|
2018/19 |
40 |
40 |
Budget constraints, not meeting the selection criterial |
|
2019/20 |
30 |
20 |
Budget constraints, not meeting the selection criterial |
|
2020/21 |
10 |
10 |
Budget constraints, not meeting the selection criterial |
|
2021/22 |
20 |
20 |
Budget constraints, not meeting the selection criterial |
|
2022/23 |
20 |
4 |
Budget constraints, not meeting the selection criterial |
- Mangaung Metro: Please refer to the table below.
Total No of applications received |
Total No of applications declined |
Reasons for the declining of each application |
||
2012/16 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
|
2016/17 |
10 |
8 |
Did not meet qualifying criteria |
|
2017/18 |
8 |
6 |
Did not meet qualifying criteria |
|
2018/19 |
7 |
6 |
Did not meet qualifying criteria |
|
2019/20 |
14 |
10 |
Did not meet qualifying criteria |
|
2020/21 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
|
2021/22 |
7 |
3 |
Did not meet qualifying criteria |
|
2022/23 |
8 |
4 |
Did not meet qualifying criteria |
Lejweleputswa District: Please refer to the table below.
Total No of applications received |
Total No of applications declined |
Reasons for the declining of each application |
|
2012/18 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away. |
2018/19 |
14 |
3 |
Limited budget allocated to the district, incomplete required supporting documents (e.g. lease agreement, Registration certificate, SARS tax clearance and Business Bank Account) Some project already received support from RECAP and DARD through Ilima and CASP. |
2019/20 |
10 |
2 |
Limited budget allocated to the district, incomplete required supporting documents (e.g. lease agreement, Registration certificate, SARS tax clearance and Business Bank Account), Some project already received support from RECAP and DARD through Ilima and CASP. |
2020/21 |
5 |
0 |
Poor land management e.g. over grazing, incomplete required supporting documents (e.g. lease agreement, Registration certificate, SARS tax clearance and Business Bank Account), Some project already received support from RECAP and DARD through Ilima and CASP. |
2021/22 |
3 |
3 |
Limited budget allocated to the district, |
2022/23 |
3 |
2 |
Limited budget allocated to the district, |
(4) Gauteng Province: None to report on.
(1)(a),(b),(c),(3) KwaZulu-Natal Province. Please refer to the table below
Financial Year |
(1)(a) Costs of cattle bought for farmers |
(1)(b) Details of Recipient Name of Farm |
(1)(c) Conditions of the farm, i.e. water rights, grazing capacity and veld conditions |
(2) Is the farm still in production Yes/ No |
(2)(a),(b) If No Why and what steps have been taken to resuscitate |
(3) Additional support If not, why not, if so what additional support was provided |
|
2012/19 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2019/20 |
ZULULAND |
R 354 950 000 |
Liberty Farm: Siyakhula Kwa Gwebu Agricultural Primary Cooperative |
The farm was at an acceptable condition, i.e.; grazing camps and access to water. |
No |
High mortality rate as there was a red water outbreak disease that killed most of the cows in this region. Project members also suffered the same problem. |
No additional support. Reviewed feasibility and non-existence of the SLA / capacity to Implement through ARC a “1 HH, 2 Dairy Cows” Dairy Value Chain (DVC) program that ARC conceived. |
2019/20 |
AMAJUBA |
R263 650.000 |
Pelser farm: Sebenzani CPA |
The farm was at an acceptable condition, i.e.; grazing camps and access to water. |
No |
There was conflict among members/beneficiaries which led to lack of proper management of the project as a result a lot of cows died. Meetings were conducted to try and resolve the conflict but could not succeed. |
No additional support. Social conflicts / dynamics and non-existence of the SLA / capacity to Implement through ARC a “1 HH, 2 Dairy Cows” Dairy Value Chain (DVC) program that ARC conceived. |
(4) Zululand District. Please refer to the table below.
Total No of applications received |
Total No of applications declined |
Reasons for the declining of each application |
|
2012/13 |
2 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2013/14 |
5 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2014/15 |
9 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2015/16 |
4 |
2 |
Does not fall within radius of the FPSU |
2016/17 |
5 |
2 |
Does not fall within radius of the FPSU |
2017/18 |
1 |
2 |
Does not fall within radius of the FPSU and commodity does not aligned to Agripark |
2018/19 |
14 |
1 |
Does not fall within radius of the FPSU |
2019/20 |
2 |
2 |
Commodity not aligned to FPSU |
2020/21 |
1 |
1 |
Commodity not aligned to FPSU |
2021/22 |
1 |
1 |
Request as the commodity group not as a project and we refer him to national office |
2022/23 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
(1)(a),(b)(c),(2),(3): Limpopo province. Please refer to the table below.
(1)(a) Costs of cattle bought for farmers |
(1)(b) Details of Recipient Name of Farm |
(1)(c) Conditions of the farm, i.e. water rights, grazing capacity and veld conditions |
(2) Is the farm still in production Yes/ No |
(2)(a),(b) If No Why and what steps have been taken to resuscitate |
If not, why not, if so what additional support was provided |
|
2012/13 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2013/14 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2014/15 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2015/16 |
R330 000.00 |
Vhembe Dairy Value Chain Communal Land |
They are farming on communal land Overgrazed |
Yes Communal land |
Falls away |
They were trained and participated in exposure visits, supported with feeds and cactus pear seeds |
2016/17 |
R345 000.00 |
Sekhukhune Dairy Value Chain Primary Cooperative LTD on communal land, R/E of Vergelegen 819 KS (state land) with ten members, who, on average, each got 2 cows. |
Generally, the farm is not in good condition since it is a communal land, which, in most cases, are overgrazed |
Yes (Members of the cooperative are also still farming on the same land) |
Falls away |
Cooperative members are still operating but various trainings on the production, management and processing of milk were provided |
2017/18 |
R200 000.00 |
Vhembe Dairy Value Chain Communal Land |
They are farming on communal land Overgrazed |
Yes Communal land |
Falls away |
They were trained and participated in exposure visits, supported with feeds and cactus pear seeds |
2018/19 |
R260 925.00 |
Sekhukhune Dairy Value Chain Primary Cooperative LTD on communal land, R/E of Vergelegen 819 KS (state land) with ten members, who, each, got one cow. |
Generally, the farm is not in good condition since it is a communal land, which, in most cases, are overgrazed |
Yes (Members of the cooperative are also still farming on the same land) |
Falls away |
Cooperative members are still operating but various trainings on production, management and processing of milk were provided |
2019/20 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2020.21 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2021/22 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2022/23 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
(4) Limpopo province. None to report on
(1)(a),(b),(c),(2),(3) Mpumalanga Province: Nkangala District. Please refer to the table below.
(1)(a) Costs of cattle bought for farmers |
(1)(b) Details of Recipient Name of Farm |
(1)(c) Conditions of the farm, i.e. water rights, grazing capacity and veld conditions |
|
(2)(a),(b) If No, Why and what steps have been taken to resuscitate |
|
|
2012/13 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2013/14 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2014/15 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2015/16 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2016/17 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2017/18 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2018/19 |
R396 000.00 |
Mzinti FPSU (Nkomazi Red Meat Producers) |
The farm is in good condition, Water–using a borehole Grazing-capacity is adequate in the villages. -The FPSU has a feedlot and an abattoir |
Yes |
Falls away |
DALRRD: Supported with Livestock, vaccinations, animal feed, tractors and implements Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Assisting with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
2019/20 |
None |
Mzinti FPSU (Nkomazi Red Meat Producers) |
The farm is in good condition, Grazing-capacity is adequate in the villages. Water- using a borehole -The FPSU has a feedlot and an abattoir |
Yes |
Falls away |
DALRRD: No financial support Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Continuous Assistance with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
2020/21 |
None |
Mzinti FPSU (Nkomazi Red Meat Producers) |
The farm is in good condition, Water–using a borehole Grazing-capacity is adequate in the villages. -The FPSU has a feedlot and an abattoir |
Yes |
Falls away |
DALRRD: No financial support Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Assisting with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support. |
2021/22 |
None |
Mzinti FPSU (Nkomazi Red Meat Producers) |
The farm is in good condition, Water - Municipality connection Grazing - capacity is adequate in the villages. -The FPSU has a feedlot and an abattoir |
Yes -The co-operative signed a contract with a strategic partner to operate the abattoir and the feedlot |
Falls away |
DALRRD: No financial support Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Assisting farmers with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
2022/23 |
None |
Mzinti FPSU (Nkomazi Red Meat Producers) |
The farm is in good condition, Water-on site there is Municipality connection of water, Grazing - capacity is adequate in the villages. -The FPSU has a feedlot and an abattoir |
Yes (But due to floods in Nkomazi area there was a disaster and solar panel batteries were damaged |
-The FPSU is included in the disaster list on projects that were affected |
DALRRD: No financial support Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Assist with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
(1)(a),(b),(c),(2),(3) Gert Sibande District : Please refer to the table below.
(1)(a) Costs of cattle bought for farmers |
(1)(b) Details of Recipient Name of Farm |
(1)(c) Conditions of the farm, i.e. water rights, grazing capacity and veld conditions |
(2) Is the farm still in production Yes/ No |
(2)(a),(b) If No Why and what steps have been taken to resuscitate |
(3)Additional support If not, why not, if so what additional support was provided |
|
2012/18 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2018/19 |
R 2 412 000.00 |
Dundonald FPSU |
The farms are in good condition Water–using dams Grazing–farms have different camps and can rest some in each season |
Yes |
Falls away |
DALRRD: Supported with Livestock, vaccinations, animal feed DALRRD: Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Assisting with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
2019/20 |
R 7 714 476.00 |
Mkhondo /Dundonald |
The farms are in good condition Water–using dams Grazing–farms have different camps and can rest some in each season |
Yes |
Falls away |
DALRRD: Supported with Livestock, vaccinations, animal feed, Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Assisting with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
2020/21 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2021/22 |
R1 994 235.00 |
Mkhondo FPSU |
The farms are in good condition Water–using dams Grazing–farms have different camps and can rest some in each season |
Yes |
Falls away |
DALRRD: Supported with Livestock Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Assisting with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
2022/23 |
R 2 982 840.00 |
Mkhondo FPSU |
The farms are in good condition Water–using dams Grazing–farms have different camps and can rest some in each season |
Yes |
Falls away |
DALRRD: Supported with Livestock Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Assisting with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
2017/18 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Fall away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2018/19 |
R396 000.00 |
Mzinti FPSU (Nkomazi Red Meat Producers) |
The farm is in good condition, Water–using a borehole Grazing-capacity is adequate in the villages. -The FPSU has a feedlot and an abattoir |
Yes |
Falls away |
DALRRD: Supported with Livestock, vaccinations, animal feed, tractors and implements Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Assisting with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
2019/20 |
None |
Mzinti FPSU (Nkomazi Red Meat Producers) |
The farm is in good condition, Grazing-capacity is adequate in the villages. Water-using a borehole -The FPSU has a feedlot and an abattoir |
Yes |
Falls away |
DALRRD: No financial support Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Continuous Assistance with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
2020/21 |
None |
Mzinti FPSU (Nkomazi Red Meat Producers) |
The farm is in good condition, Water–using a borehole Grazing-capacity is adequate in the villages. -The FPSU has a feedlot and an abattoir |
Yes |
Falls away |
DALRRD No financial support Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Assisting with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
2021/22 |
None |
Mzinti FPSU (Nkomazi Red Meat Producers) |
The farm is in good condition, Water-Municipality connection Grazing-capacity is adequate in the villages. -The FPSU has a feedlot and an abattoir |
Yes |
-The co-operative signed a contract with a strategic partner to operate the abattoir and the feedlot |
DALRRD: No financial support Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support – Assisting farmers with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
2022/23 |
None |
Mzinti FPSU (Nkomazi Red Meat Producers) |
The farm is in good condition, Water-on site there is Municipality connection of water, Grazing-capacity is adequate in the villages. -The FPSU has a feedlot and an abattoir |
Yes (But due to floods in Nkomazi area there was a disaster and solar panel batteries were damaged |
-The FPSU is included in the disaster list on projects that were affected |
DALRRD: No financial support Provincial Department of Agriculture: Farmer support–Assist with Market linkages and facilitation of registration of farmers VET provides regular inspections and support |
- None
(1),(a),(b),(c),(2),(3) North West Province: Bojanala Platinum District. Please refer to the table below.
(1)(a) Costs of cattle bought for farmers |
(1),(b) Details of Recipient |
(1),(b) Name of farm |
(1)(c) Conditions of the farm, i.e. water rights, grazing capacity and veld conditions |
Yes/ No |
(2)(a),(b) If No Why and what steps have been taken to resuscitate |
(3)Additional support If not, why not, if so what additional support was provided |
|
2012/20 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2020/21 |
R1 167 468 00 |
Joel Sekwane |
Matlametlong Village |
No water rights as the farmers are using boreholes as their source of water supply. Veld conditions and grazing capacity is still in a good condition. |
YES |
Falls away |
It was a once off support as the beneficiaries falls under SADT and PLAS farms. The support was for livestock improvement. The unit is currently focusing on supporting the Farmers Production Support unit (FPSU) |
Ofentse Moeketsa |
Nkogolwe Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Thabang Gabriel Maluxe |
Nkogolwe Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Johannes Matlou |
Matlametlong Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Johanes Masimine |
Northam Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Andrew Aphane |
Mabieskraal Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Josiah Jabosigo |
Rarostekop Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Piet Joseph Motaung |
Bapong 2 Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Mabyane Molefi |
Bapong Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Keitumetse Koos |
Mabalstad Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Kefilwe Daphney Medupe |
Districhoek Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Khompola Mokowe |
Dorenlagte Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
George Malatsi |
Flakfontein Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Oupa Sam Mosuwe |
Flakfontein Village |
YES |
Falls away |
||||
Collen Setshedi Medupe |
Mokgalwaneng Village |
YES |
Falls away |
(4) None
(1)(a),(b),(c),(2),(3) Northern Cape Province. Please refer to the table below.
(1)(a) Costs of cattle bought for farmers |
(a),(b) Details of Recipient Name of Farm |
(1)(c) Conditions of the farm, i.e. water rights, grazing capacity and veld conditions |
(2) Is the farm still in production Yes/ No |
(2),(a),(b) If No Why and what steps have been taken to resuscitate |
If not, why not, if so what additional support was provided |
|
2012/15 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2015/16 |
R 1 754 242.00 |
180 Bonsmara calves were procured for the Northern Cape Gasegonyana Primary Cooperative – a custom feeding project in JTG District |
Poor condition need fencing and livestock water |
No |
The Primary Cooperatives collapsed |
The plan is to resuscitate the project under the support of Yale Farmer Production Support Unit, which is the next FPSU targeted by the District |
2016/17 |
R 1 000 000.00 |
20 Bonsmara bulls were procured for 13 communal areas within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District municipality benefiting a total of 271 communal farmers |
Poor condition need fencing and livestock water |
Yes |
Falls away |
Yes, from time to time these farmers are supported with feeds and medications |
2017/18 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2018/19 |
R 1 428 000.00 |
30 Bosmara bulls were procure to benefit 117 communal farmers with 7 farms (Harrow, Darnell, Ashfield, Magwagwe, Manaaneng, Derwent and Bunhill farms) and 4 enterprises (Madiakgomo, Reatswelela, Dithebe and Matshela enterprises) all located within the Heuningvlei FPSU |
Fairly good condition, the 7 farms were selected because Provincial Department of Agriculture (PDA) have supported those with infrastructure improvement (water and fencing) and REID followed with livestock improvement procuring 30 Bonsmara bulls for those farms |
Yes |
Falls away |
Yes, the farmers are receiving additional support because they are withing the Farmer Production Support Unit |
2019/23 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Falls away |
Financial Year |
Costs of cattle bought for farmers |
Details of Recipient Name of Farm |
Conditions of the farm, i.e. water rights, grazing capacity and veld conditions |
Is the farm still in production Yes/ No |
If No Why and what steps have been taken to resuscitate |
Additional support If not, why not, if so what additional support was provided |
2012/13 |
R192 500.00 |
Swarheuwels Boerdery CC Clifford Louw and James |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2014/2015 |
R600 000.00 |
Vaalboschfontein: Mr Nkeu |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2015/16 |
R625 000.00 |
Membys Vlakte |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2015/16 |
R1 301 950.00 |
Rockley farm: Mr S. Shuping |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2015/16 |
R690 600.00 |
Boomplaas farm: Mr O. Kgopodithata |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the far. |
2015/16 |
R705 000.00 |
Bella Vista: Mr M. Seikaneng (Deceased) |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2015/16 |
R1 672 801.22 |
Harvey: Mr P. Malgas |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2015/16 |
R575 000.00 R116 092,13 |
Vaalboskop: Mr Chaka Plot 25C6: Mr P. Siqoko |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2016/17 |
R1 350 000.00 |
Olyn Boerdery |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2016/2017 |
R250 800.00 |
Miershoopholte |
Good but there farm is invaded by three thorn in some camps |
Yes |
Falls away |
Machinery, Shed, Two farm houses and water infrastructure |
2016/2017 |
R50 000.00 |
Spieelkop |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
Machinery ,Shed, Two farm houses , water infrastructure and production inputs |
2016/17 |
R730 500.00 |
Masadifontein farm: Mr S.A. Itumeleng |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2016/17 |
R 75 000.00. |
Bellsbank 84 A: Mr M. Thuntsi |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2016/17 |
R75 000.00 |
Bellsabnk 107: Mr B. Khonkhobe |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2016/17 |
R 95 000.00 |
Vh20: Mr K. Mocumi |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2016/17 |
R75 000.00 |
Bellsbank 85: Mr E. Nyanyiwa |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2016/17 |
R75 000.00 |
Bellsbank 87: Mr T. Charlie |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2017/18 |
R1 500 000.00 |
Katlani Mazelsfontein CPA |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2017/18 |
R1 454 356.00 |
Aoud: K. Segano & Mr Segano |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2017/18 |
R530 047.47 |
Bucklands farm: Mr R. Masiane |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2018/19 |
R 488 180.00 |
Farm No 148 (Paaiskloof): Mr G. Mokgoro |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2018/19 |
R 3 620 400.00 |
Koopmansfontein: Mr Modise |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2019/20 |
R509 985.00 |
Dankbaar farm: Mr P. Tshetlho |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2019/20 |
R 1 282 500.00 |
Eben heazer: Mr D. Barend |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2019/20 |
R 1 608 450.00 |
Rust n vrede 1: Mr F. Ngqeza |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2019/20 |
R2 018 343.00 |
Rust n Vrede 2: Mrs M. Kantwan |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm. |
2019/20 |
R 1 951 450.00 |
Kalkput: Mr J. Morgan |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2019/20 |
R1 075 000.00 |
Weltervrede: Mr D. Coetzee |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2020/21 |
None |
None |
N/A |
N/A |
Falls away |
N/A |
2021/22 |
None |
None |
N/A |
N/A |
Falls away |
N/A |
2022/23 |
R1 330 550.00. |
Compton farm: Mr T. Kgopodithata |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
2022/23 |
R120 000.00 |
Ghaapseberg: Mr I Van Bosch |
The Veldt is in a good condition |
Yes |
Falls away |
No additional support is required at the farm |
- Please refer to the table below.
Total No of applications received |
Total No of applications declined |
Reasons for the declining of each application |
|
2012/15 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2015/16 |
1 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2016/17 |
1 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2017/18 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2018/19 |
1 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
2019/20 |
0 |
Falls away |
Falls away |
(1),(a),(b),(c),(2),(3),(4) Western Cape Province: No cattle procured.
15 May 2023 - NW862
Khoza, Mr AV to ask the President of the Republic
(1)What were the reasons for declining the request for a special funeral for Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes; (2) whether there is a precedent in recent history when the Government declined such a request; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) who was the artist and (b) what were the reasons?
Reply:
The granting of honours is at the discretion of the President.
There have been requests for special funerals in the past that have been declined. However, out of respect for the families involved, it would be inappropriate for the Presidency to divulge the names of individuals on whose behalf official funerals were requested and declined.
15 May 2023 - NW766
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)Whether the forensic report on the incident of fire that gutted Parliament’s buildings has been completed according to the deadline of 28 February 2023; if not, what is the amended date of completion; if so, (2) whether he will furnish Ms S J Graham with a copy of the report; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW865E
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
- The forensic investigation on the incident of fire that gutted Parliament was conducted by the law enforcement agencies and not by DPWI. The DPWI conducted an investigation on the extent of the damages and the costs of restoring Parliament.
- DPWI does not have a copy of the forensic investigation as this was conducted by the law enforcement agencies
12 May 2023 - NW978
Marais, Ms P to ask the Minister of Social Development
Which measures has she taken to ensure that the homeless also have access to social grants, as non-profit organisations that usually do so are struggling with obtaining funds to assist the homeless?
Reply:
The Department has over the past few years encouraged qualifying people to approach SASSA for any form of grant and have had all those who qualify approved. However, the biggest challenge is that most of homeless people live a nomadic life and most of them do not have addresses and IDs. The drive to register the homeless to receive social grants was also implemented and intensified during covid-19 especially for those who were in shelters. It should be noted that homelessness is a cross cutting issue which is the responsibility of various government departments such Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Human Settlement, Health and Social Development. The department’s role is to provide psychosocial support, assessment and reunification services. There is no budget allocated to this function within social development and therefore it is an unfunded mandate. Currently only Gauteng and Western Cape are funding shelters for homeless people through equitable share.
12 May 2023 - NW1119
Boshoff, Dr WJ to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
Whether she will provide Dr W J Boshoff with the relevant details of the (a) current statistics of on-the-job training in the spheres of government she is responsible for, (b) steps she has taken to keep government employees up to date, specifically regarding the use of artificial intelligence and (c) time frame and/or objectives for upgrading the skills and knowledge base in the specified spheres of government; if not, why not, in each case; if so, by what date, in each case?
Reply:
a) The Minister for Public Service and Administration issued the (revised) Directive on Developmental programmes in the Public Service in 2018. Developmental programmes refers to internship, learnership, apprenticeship, graduate recruitment scheme. In line with Regulation 57(2) (d), Persons appointed to these programmes are additional to the establishment. The table below reflects the number of persons appointed into developmental programmes during 2021/22 financial year.
Provinces/ National |
Graduate internship Programme |
Student Internship Programme |
Learnership Programme |
Apprenticeship Programme |
Structured Youth Development Programme |
Graduate Recruitment Scheme |
Grand Total |
Eastern Cape |
807 |
1 531 |
217 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 555 |
Free State |
506 |
252 |
34 |
103 |
0 |
0 |
895 |
Gauteng |
992 |
395 |
680 |
0 |
16 |
39 |
2 122 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
2 173 |
1 071 |
133 |
75 |
48 |
1655 |
5 155 |
Limpopo |
727 |
1 513 |
108 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2348 |
Mpumalanga |
353 |
97 |
119 |
111 |
0 |
0 |
680 |
National |
2 940 |
1 267 |
206 |
94 |
130 |
0 |
4 637 |
Northern Cape |
215 |
44 |
370 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
629 |
North West |
243 |
154 |
79 |
50 |
0 |
0 |
526 |
Western Cape |
264 |
90 |
157 |
0 |
2245 |
0 |
2 756 |
TOTAL |
9 220 |
6 414 |
2 103 |
433 |
2494 |
1694 |
22 303 |
The NSG provides off the job training whereby employees leave their offices to attend training at the NSG designated venue or online. As government departments are responsible for on-the-job training for serving employees, this data is held by them directly.
b) & (c) The NSG will continue hosting Masterclasses to create awareness on the use of artificial intelligence in the public service.
End
12 May 2023 - NW1218
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism (a) in the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2023, (i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month, (ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded, (iii) what were the reasons for the action, (iv) what number of staff members were found (aa) guilty and fired, (bb) guilty and not fired and (cc) innocent; (2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and (b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
Reply:
(1) With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
(a) in the past three financial years
Financial Year 2020/2021 |
i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- I have been informed of one disciplinary case in FY20/21
ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The employee was charged in March 2020 and the disciplinary enquiry was convened in July 2020 over three days.
iii) what were the reasons for the action,?
- The employee was charged with gross negligence as it relates to supply chain and procurement processes for one of the in-country offices;
- The secondary charges were around the failure to follow procedures in relation to a procurement process.
iv) what number of staff members were found?
(aa) guilty and fired,
- The employee was found guilty of gross negligence and the sanction meted out was dismissal
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Not applicable
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- Not applicable
Financial Year 2021/2022 |
With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- Three disciplinary cases took place in the organisation
ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The first case involved the GM: ICT and was initiated in April 2021 and was concluded in May 2021;
- The second case involved the Enterprise Architecture Manager and was initiated in October 2021 and was concluded in the same month;
- The third case involved the Data & Security Implementation Specialist and was initiated in March 2022 and was concluded in the same month.
iii) what were the reasons for the action,?
- The case involving the GM: ICT involved charges of gross negligence in relation to the management and payment of invoices for systems and failure to follow organisational procedures and compliance;
- The case involving the Enterprise Architecture Manager involved charges of gross negligence, dereliction of duty as well as insubordination;
- The case involving the Data & Security Implementation involved failure to deliver work of the required standard and negligence.
iv) what number of staff members were fired?
(aa) guilty and fired,
- Employees under (a) and (b) were found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Employee under (c) was found not guilty
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- The evidence presented for employee under (c) did not support a guilty verdict. It was recommended that the employee undergo a performance counselling process.
Financial Year 2022/2023 and (b) since 1 April 2023, |
With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
ii)
- A total number of two disciplinary cases for the fiscal
iii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The first case involved the Head: Analytics and was initiated in February 2022;
- The second case involved the Brand Innovation Manager and was initiated in July 2022;
iv) what were the reasons for the action?
- The employee under (a) was charged with gross insubordination and gross negligence;
- The employee under (b) was charged with dereliction of duty, gross negligence and negligence;
(v) what number of staff members were found
(aa) guilty and fired,
- The employee under (a) was found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal;
- The employee under (b) was found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal;
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Not applicable
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- Not applicable
12 May 2023 - NW1007
Tambo, Mr S to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)Whether reports that allege that she fraudulently acquired two post-graduate qualifications, namely an Honours in Administration and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Fort Hare are accurate; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) whether she has found it acceptable to be involved in academic fraud and continue her tenure as Minister; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, on what basis?
Reply:
(1) The Minister for the Public Service and Administration (MPSA) has not been provided with any reports from any government institution nor the University of Fort Hare as such is unable to comment on such reports. The MPSA has noted media reports and can confirm that the allegations made are false, baseless and untrue.
(2) The Minister has not been involved in any academic fraud and dismisses all and any unsubstantiated allegations levelled against her. The Minister is committed to living-up to the oath of office that she has been sworn to.
End
12 May 2023 - NW1342
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism (a) in the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2023, (i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month, (ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded, (iii) what were the reasons for the action, (iv) what number of staff members were found (aa) guilty and fired, (bb) guilty and not fired and (cc) innocent; (2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and (b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
Reply:
(1) With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
(a) in the past three financial years
Financial Year 2020/2021 |
i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- I have been informed of one disciplinary case in FY20/21
ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The employee was charged in March 2020 and the disciplinary enquiry was convened in July 2020 over three days.
iii) what were the reasons for the action,?
- The employee was charged with gross negligence as it relates to supply chain and procurement processes for one of the in-country offices;
- The secondary charges were around the failure to follow procedures in relation to a procurement process.
iv) what number of staff members were found?
(aa) guilty and fired,
- The employee was found guilty of gross negligence and the sanction meted out was dismissal
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Not applicable
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- Not applicable
Financial Year 2021/2022 |
With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- Three disciplinary cases took place in the organisation
ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The first case involved the GM: ICT and was initiated in April 2021 and was concluded in May 2021;
- The second case involved the Enterprise Architecture Manager and was initiated in October 2021 and was concluded in the same month;
- The third case involved the Data & Security Implementation Specialist and was initiated in March 2022 and was concluded in the same month.
iii) what were the reasons for the action,?
- The case involving the GM: ICT involved charges of gross negligence in relation to the management and payment of invoices for systems and failure to follow organisational procedures and compliance;
- The case involving the Enterprise Architecture Manager involved charges of gross negligence, dereliction of duty as well as insubordination;
- The case involving the Data & Security Implementation involved failure to deliver work of the required standard and negligence.
iv) what number of staff members were fired?
(aa) guilty and fired,
- Employees under (a) and (b) were found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Employee under (c) was found not guilty
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- The evidence presented for employee under (c) did not support a guilty verdict. It was recommended that the employee undergo a performance counselling process.
Financial Year 2022/2023 and (b) since 1 April 2023, |
With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
i)n what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- A total number of two disciplinary cases for the fiscal
iii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The first case involved the Head: Analytics and was initiated in February 2022;
- The second case involved the Brand Innovation Manager and was initiated in July 2022;
iv) what were the reasons for the action?
- The employee under (a) was charged with gross insubordination and gross negligence;
- The employee under (b) was charged with dereliction of duty, gross negligence and negligence;
(v) what number of staff members were found
(aa) guilty and fired,
- The employee under (a) was found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal;
- The employee under (b) was found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal;
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Not applicable
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- Not applicable
12 May 2023 - NW1209
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism (a) in the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2023, (i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month, (ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded, (iii) what were the reasons for the action, (iv) what number of staff members were found (aa) guilty and fired, (bb) guilty and not fired and (cc) innocent; (2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and (b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case? NW1545E
Reply:
(1) With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
(a) in the past three financial years
Financial Year 2020/2021 |
i)what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- I have been informed of one disciplinary case in FY20/21
ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The employee was charged in March 2020 and the disciplinary enquiry was convened in July 2020 over three days.
iii) what were the reasons for the action,?
- The employee was charged with gross negligence as it relates to supply chain and procurement processes for one of the in-country offices;
- The secondary charges were around the failure to follow procedures in relation to a procurement process.
iv) what number of staff members were found?
(aa) guilty and fired,
- The employee was found guilty of gross negligence and the sanction meted out was dismissal
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Not applicable
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- Not applicable
Financial Year 2021/2022 |
With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- Three disciplinary cases took place in the organisation
ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The first case involved the GM: ICT and was initiated in April 2021 and was concluded in May 2021;
- The second case involved the Enterprise Architecture Manager and was initiated in October 2021 and was concluded in the same month;
- The third case involved the Data & Security Implementation Specialist and was initiated in March 2022 and was concluded in the same month.
iii) what were the reasons for the action,?
- The case involving the GM: ICT involved charges of gross negligence in relation to the management and payment of invoices for systems and failure to follow organisational procedures and compliance;
- The case involving the Enterprise Architecture Manager involved charges of gross negligence, dereliction of duty as well as insubordination;
- The case involving the Data & Security Implementation involved failure to deliver work of the required standard and negligence.
iv) what number of staff members were fired?
(aa) guilty and fired,
- Employees under (a) and (b) were found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Employee under (c) was found not guilty
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- The evidence presented for employee under (c) did not support a guilty verdict. It was recommended that the employee undergo a performance counselling process.
Financial Year 2022/2023 and (b) since 1 April 2023, |
With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
ii)
- A total number of two disciplinary cases for the fiscal
iii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The first case involved the Head: Analytics and was initiated in February 2022;
- The second case involved the Brand Innovation Manager and was initiated in July 2022;
iv) what were the reasons for the action?
- The employee under (a) was charged with gross insubordination and gross negligence;
- The employee under (b) was charged with dereliction of duty, gross negligence and negligence;
(v) what number of staff members were found
(aa) guilty and fired,
- The employee under (a) was found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal;
- The employee under (b) was found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal;
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Not applicable
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- Not applicable
12 May 2023 - NW769
Abrahams, Ms ALA to ask the Minister of Social Development
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 2287 on 22 July 2022, she will provide Ms A L A Abrahams with the (a) lease agreement, (b) square meterage with justification for the high rental amount and (c) name of each director and/or member of each landlord for the regional offices owned by (i) Paramount Property Limited in the Western Cape, (ii) Zambli 216 (PTY) Ltd in the Eastern Cape, (iii) 200 Pietermaritz Street (PTY) Ltd in KwaZulu-Natal, (iv) North West Development Corporation in the North West, (v) Rebosis in Gauteng, (vi) Streak Street Investments (Pty) Ltd in Mpumalanga and (vii) Omtay in Limpopo?
Reply:
a) All lease agreements for regional offices as requested are attached as Annexure A. Table 1 below names of regional offices, square meterage and price per square meter.
Table 1: Regional Offices
Region |
Square Meter |
Price per square meter |
Western Cape Region – Paramount Property Fund Limited |
Office: 2895 m² 55 Parking bays |
Office Space: R109.44/m2 Parking: R1295.75 / bay |
Eastern Cape Region – Zambli 216 (Pty) Ltd |
4594 m² - Office 996.2 m² - Registry 172 Parking bays |
Office Space R 115.00/m2 Registry: R75.00/m2 Basement Parking R475.00 Covered Parking: R350.00 Open Parking: R325.00 |
KwaZulu Natal Region – 200 Pietermaritz Street (Pty) Ltd |
3447 m² 99 Parking bays |
Office Space: R106.39/m2 Parking: 610.47 |
North West Region – North West Development corporation |
2670 m² |
Office Space including Parking: R268.45 m² |
Gauteng Region – Rebosis Property Fund Ltd |
4131 m² 33 Parking bays |
Office Space: R161.86/m2 Covered Parking: R1322.39 |
Mpumalanga Region - Streak Street Investments (Pty) Ltd |
Office Space: 3071.36 m² Storage room 330 69 Parking bays Patios: 261.07 |
Office Space: R238.19/m2 Storage: R238.19 Patio: R130.44 Covered Parking: R626.09 |
Limpopo Region –Omtay Property Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
4277 m² 73 Parking bays |
Office Space: R171.96/m2 Parking 501.83 |
b) The rates per square metre are within market related prices.
c) Directors and/or members of each landlord for buildings occupied by SASSA regional offices are displayed in Table 2 below.
Table 2: Company names and Directors
Company Name |
Directors |
Position |
|
i) Paramount Property Fund Limited |
Name |
Surname |
Position |
Leon Norbert |
Sasse |
Director |
|
Estienne Konrad |
De Klerk |
Director |
|
Gerald |
Volkel |
Director |
|
Francois Johan |
Schindehutte |
Director |
|
ii) Zambli 216 (Pty) Ltd |
Collen Ndevhu |
Motsoahae |
Director |
iii) 200 Pietermaritz Street (Pty) Ltd |
Govinsamy |
Chetty |
Director |
iv) North West Development Corporation |
Mokgele Ernest |
Mojaki |
Non-Executive Director |
Monica Kedibone |
Sentle-Mokeke |
Non-Executive Director |
|
Kenneth |
Konopi |
Non-Executive Director |
|
Sharon |
Maleka |
Non-Executive Director |
|
Tebogo |
Malaka |
Non-Executive Director |
|
Nkamoheng |
Phadu-More |
Non-Executive Director |
|
Mmanake |
Msiza |
Non-Executive Director |
|
Shima |
Nokaneng |
Non-Executive Director |
|
Senzo |
Ncongolo |
Non-Executive Director |
|
Kabelo |
Mafokwane |
Company Secretary |
|
v) Rebosis Property Fund Ltd |
Zandile |
Kogo |
Director |
Asathi Lwandile |
Mamane |
Director |
|
Joel |
Naidoo |
Company Secretary |
|
Otis Ndora |
Tshabalala |
Director |
|
Oratile Refiloe |
Mosetlhi |
Non-Executive Director |
|
Sandra Olive Nomthandazo |
Mqina |
Director |
|
Phahlani Lincoln |
Mkhombo |
Business Rescue Practitioner |
|
Jacques |
Du Toit |
Business Rescue Practitioner |
|
vi) Streak Street Investments (Pty) Ltd |
Willie |
Du Plessis |
Director |
Philippus Lodewikus |
Du Plessis |
Director |
|
vii) Omtay Property Holding (Pty) Ltd |
Suliman Omar |
Tayob |
Director |
Safwan Suliman |
Tayob |
Director |
12 May 2023 - NW1340
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism (a) in the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2023, (i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month, (ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded, (iii) what were the reasons for the action, (iv) what number of staff members were found (aa) guilty and fired, (bb) guilty and not fired and (cc) innocent; (2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and (b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
Reply:
(1) With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
(a) in the past three financial years
Financial Year 2020/2021 |
i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- I have been informed of one disciplinary case in FY20/21
ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The employee was charged in March 2020 and the disciplinary enquiry was convened in July 2020 over three days.
iii) what were the reasons for the action,?
- The employee was charged with gross negligence as it relates to supply chain and procurement processes for one of the in-country offices;
- The secondary charges were around the failure to follow procedures in relation to a procurement process.
iv) what number of staff members were found?
(aa) guilty and fired,
- The employee was found guilty of gross negligence and the sanction meted out was dismissal
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Not applicable
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- Not applicable
Financial Year 2021/2022 |
With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- Three disciplinary cases took place in the organisation
ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The first case involved the GM: ICT and was initiated in April 2021 and was concluded in May 2021;
- The second case involved the Enterprise Architecture Manager and was initiated in October 2021 and was concluded in the same month;
- The third case involved the Data & Security Implementation Specialist and was initiated in March 2022 and was concluded in the same month.
iii) what were the reasons for the action,?
- The case involving the GM: ICT involved charges of gross negligence in relation to the management and payment of invoices for systems and failure to follow organisational procedures and compliance;
- The case involving the Enterprise Architecture Manager involved charges of gross negligence, dereliction of duty as well as insubordination;
- The case involving the Data & Security Implementation involved failure to deliver work of the required standard and negligence.
iv) what number of staff members were fired?
(aa) guilty and fired,
- Employees under (a) and (b) were found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Employee under (c) was found not guilty
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- The evidence presented for employee under (c) did not support a guilty verdict. It was recommended that the employee undergo a performance counselling process.
Financial Year 2022/2023 and (b) since 1 April 2023, |
With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- A total number of two disciplinary cases for the fiscal
ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The first case involved the Head: Analytics and was initiated in February 2022;
- The second case involved the Brand Innovation Manager and was initiated in July 2022;
iii) what were the reasons for the action?
- The employee under (a) was charged with gross insubordination and gross negligence;
- The employee under (b) was charged with dereliction of duty, gross negligence and negligence;
(v) what number of staff members were found
(aa) guilty and fired,
- The employee under (a) was found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal;
- The employee under (b) was found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal;
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Not applicable
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- Not applicable
12 May 2023 - NW1219
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism (a) in the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2023, (i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month, (ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded, (iii) what were the reasons for the action, (iv) what number of staff members were found (aa) guilty and fired, (bb) guilty and not fired and (cc) innocent; (2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and (b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
Reply:
(1) With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
(a) in the past three financial years
Financial Year 2020/2021 |
i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- I have been informed of one disciplinary case in FY20/21
ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The employee was charged in March 2020 and the disciplinary enquiry was convened in July 2020 over three days.
iii) what were the reasons for the action,?
- The employee was charged with gross negligence as it relates to supply chain and procurement processes for one of the in-country offices;
- The secondary charges were around the failure to follow procedures in relation to a procurement process.
iv) what number of staff members were found?
(aa) guilty and fired,
- The employee was found guilty of gross negligence and the sanction meted out was dismissal
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Not applicable
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- Not applicable
Financial Year 2021/2022 |
With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
(i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- Three disciplinary cases took place in the organisation
(ii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The first case involved the GM: ICT and was initiated in April 2021 and was concluded in May 2021;
- The second case involved the Enterprise Architecture Manager and was initiated in October 2021 and was concluded in the same month;
- The third case involved the Data & Security Implementation Specialist and was initiated in March 2022 and was concluded in the same month.
(iii) what were the reasons for the action,?
- The case involving the GM: ICT involved charges of gross negligence in relation to the management and payment of invoices for systems and failure to follow organisational procedures and compliance;
- The case involving the Enterprise Architecture Manager involved charges of gross negligence, dereliction of duty as well as insubordination;
- The case involving the Data & Security Implementation involved failure to deliver work of the required standard and negligence.
(iv) what number of staff members were fired?
(aa) guilty and fired,
- Employees under (a) and (b) were found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Employee under (c) was found not guilty
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- The evidence presented for employee under (c) did not support a guilty verdict. It was recommended that the employee undergo a performance counselling process.
Financial Year 2022/2023 and (b) since 1 April 2023, |
With reference to disciplinary action and/or any related action taken against staff in each level within SA Tourism
(i) what number of disciplinary cases were dealt with in each month,
- A total number of two disciplinary cases for the fiscal
(iii) on what date was each case initiated and concluded,
- The first case involved the Head: Analytics and was initiated in February 2022;
- The second case involved the Brand Innovation Manager and was initiated in July 2022;
(iv) what were the reasons for the action?
- The employee under (a) was charged with gross insubordination and gross negligence;
- The employee under (b) was charged with dereliction of duty, gross negligence and negligence;
(v) what number of staff members were found
(aa) guilty and fired,
- The employee under (a) was found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal;
- The employee under (b) was found guilty and the sanction meted out was dismissal;
(bb) guilty and not fired and
- Not applicable
(cc) innocent;
- Not applicable
(2) what (a) alternative sanction was meted out in each case where a staff member was found guilty but not fired and
- Not applicable
(b) were the reasons that staff members were found not guilty in each specified case?
- Not applicable
12 May 2023 - NW206
Khakhau, Ms KL to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1) What are the details of the (a) destination and (b) total costs for (i) accommodation, (ii) travel and (ii) any other costs incurred for international travel of each (aa) Minister and (bb) Deputy Minister of her department since 1 June 2019; (2) what is the total cost incurred for domestic air travel for each (a) Minister and (b) Deputy Minister of her department since 1 June 2019?
Reply:
- (aa) Minister
(a) Destinations |
(b i) Total cost accommodation |
(b ii) Total cost travel |
(b iii) Other cost (ground transport and S&T) |
Minister MT Kubayi-Ngubane - was appointed on 29 May 2019 |
|||
14/07/2019 – 18/07/2019 United States of America |
38 852.14 |
68 472.60 |
13 372.18 |
12/08/2019 – 19/08/2019 Tanzania |
52 347.71 |
20 843.93 |
12 787.03 |
08/09/2019 – 15/09/2019 Russia |
106 426.96 |
129 191.86 |
90 619.72 |
29/09/2019 – 03/10/2019 Dubai – trip cancelled due to ill health of Minister/ cancellation costs for flight only |
0.00 |
82 320.93 |
0.00 |
20/10/2019 – 25/10/2019 Japan |
66 191.50 |
78 193.93 |
16 840.70 |
24/11/2019 – 28/112019 Ghana and Nigeria |
48 278.18 |
76 717.04 |
8 502.69 |
01/12/2019 – 08/12/2019 Egypt |
64 541.40 |
39 226.95 |
3 535.03 |
13/01/2019 – 16/01/2020 India |
40 979.74 |
141 801.36 |
9 078.55 |
02/03/2020 – 07/03/2020 Germany – trip cancelled due to Covid-19/ cancellation costs |
22 064.55 |
73 549.93 |
405.00 |
01/06/2020 – 31/05/2021 |
None |
None |
None |
Minister LN Sisulu - was appointed on 5 August 2021 |
|||
30/11/2021 – 03/12/2021 Spain |
308 855.82 |
148 895.00 |
12 542.61 |
01/12/2021 – 08/12/2021 Dubai, United Emirates |
122 797.65 |
271 016.30 |
51 403.34 |
10/12/2021 – 16/12//2021 United Kingdom |
20 045.22 |
218 789.50 |
17 643.60 |
16/04/2022 – 18/04/2022 Philippines |
58 425.73* |
112 314.40* |
14 194.96* |
09/05/2022 – 12/05/2022 United Arab Emirates |
80 176.22* |
148 809.40* |
17 958.60* |
06/06/2022 – 08/06/2022 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Paid by host |
55 279.90* |
15 663.12* |
14/06/2022 – 01/07/2022 United Kingdom |
164 028.60* |
132 981.62* |
11 727.03* |
10/07/2022 – 13/07/2022 Russia |
81 521.17* |
139 619.90* |
29 004.79* |
19/09/2022 – 26/09/2022 Japan |
Claim not received from DIRCO |
228 310.92* |
7 092.78* |
26/11/2022 – 02/12/2022 Saudi Arabia |
Paid by host |
182 750.40* |
7 315.11* |
Minister P de Lille - Appointed on 6 March 2023 |
|||
The Minister did not, as yet, travel internationally |
* Costs for the 2022-2023 financial year still needs to be audited
(bb) Deputy-Minister: Mr AF Mahlalela - Appointed on 29 May 2019
(a) Destinations |
(b i) Total cost accommodation |
(b ii) Total cost travel |
(b iii) Other cost (ground transport and S&T) |
24/10/2019 – 26/10/2019 Tanzania |
6 330.91 |
54 529.93 |
6 911.31 |
20/01/2020 – 25/01/2020 Spain |
21 247.60 |
56 216.93 |
9 075.88 |
18/02/2020 – 24/02/2020 Cote D’voire |
33 657.72 |
59 332.64 |
12 221.49 |
29/05/2022 – 03/06/2022 Germany |
28 512.07* |
84 619.40* |
8 690.73* |
24/09/2022 – 27/09/2022 Indonesia |
27 826.63* |
135 268.55* |
9 941.51* |
03/10/2022 – 08/10/2022 Tanzania |
41 107.69* |
93 546.35* |
12 945.22* |
24/10/2022 – 27/10/2022 Botswana |
23 685.90* |
18 464.96* |
3 720.42* |
* Costs for the 2022-2023 financial year still needs to be audited
2. (a) Minister
Since 1 June |
Total cost incurred for domestic air travel |
Minister MT Kubayi-Ngubane - was appointed on 29 May 2019. |
|
2019 – 2020 |
R 633 445,09 |
2020 – 2021 |
R 172 433,25 |
Minister LN Sisulu - was appointed on 5 August 2021. |
|
2021 – 2022 |
R 242 031,09 |
Minister LN Sisulu |
|
2022 – 2023 |
R760 388.28* |
Minister P de Lille - Appointed on 6 March 2023. |
|
2022-2023 |
R9 446.52* |
(b) Deputy Minister Mr AF Mahlalela - Appointed on 29 May 2019.
Since 1 June |
Total cost incurred for domestic air travel |
2019 – 2020 |
R 591 138,38 |
2020 – 2021 |
R 101 739,65 |
2021 – 2022 |
R 110 123,98 |
2022 – 2023 |
R178 446.84* |
* Costs for the 2022-2023 financial year still needs to be audited
12 May 2023 - NW1208
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What (a) total number of funded posts are currently vacant in the Public Service, (b) is the breakdown of the specified number in each (i) national and (ii) provincial department and (c)(i) is the salary level of each vacant funded post and (ii) are the reasons that each post is vacant?
Reply:
(a) The total number of funded posts that are currently vacant in the Public Service is 181 607 as at 31 March 2023.
b) The breakdown of the specified number of vacant funded posts nationally and in each provincial department is presented (as at 31 March 2023) in the attached Annexure A. It must be noted that some of the vacancies on the establishments of departments captured on PERSAL may not be funded.
National |
47 642 |
Provinces |
|
Eastern Cape |
30 759 |
Free State |
5 909 |
Gauteng |
20 707 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
22 128 |
Limpopo |
12 863 |
Mpumalanga |
5 775 |
North West |
17 178 |
Northern Cape |
4 983 |
Western Cape |
13 663 |
c) (i) The breakdown of vacancies per salary level is as follows:
Salary level |
Number of vacant posts |
1 |
1 848 |
2 |
11 394 |
3 |
16 274 |
4 |
6 129 |
5 |
20 815 |
6 |
15 704 |
7 |
19 280 |
8 |
14 658 |
9 |
15 102 |
10 |
8 554 |
11 |
20 375 |
12 |
28 950 |
13 |
1 749 |
14 |
579 |
15 |
163 |
16 |
33 |
(ii) With reference to the previous response to parliamentary question 920, departments have in the past reported the following causes and challenges that hinder the filling of the vacancies and cause posts to be vacant-
1. Managing the prioritisation of posts to be filled due to budget constraints or reprioritization of funds.
2. Competition with private sector with regard to appointment of registered OSD professionals and technicians. It was mentioned that it is not easy to recruit and attract some of those skills due to scarcity in the job market in line with the inherent job requirements. Current serving staff under this category are not keen to register, which further hampers existing staff mobility and utilization in higher level posts.
3. The departments have previously raised the matter of internal and external administrative challenges, which ultimately delay the finalisation of appointments. The prescribed pre-employment verifications were also raised. However, departments did not provide substantive proof of such delays.
4. There has been a process of settling down following the determinations issued regarding merged departments impacted by the National Macro-Organisation of Government. The affected departments were required to develop macro-structures and finalise placements as per Resolution 1 of 2019.
End
12 May 2023 - NW1344
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What (a) total number of funded posts are currently vacant in the Public Service, (b) is the breakdown of the specified number in each (i) national and (ii) provincial department and (c)(i) is the salary level of each vacant funded post and (ii) are the reasons that each post is vacant?
Reply:
(a) The total number of funded posts that are currently vacant in the Public Service is 181 607 as at 31 March 2023.
b) The breakdown of the specified number of vacant funded posts nationally and in each provincial department is presented (as at 31 March 2023) in the attached Annexure A. It must be noted that some of the vacancies on the establishments of departments captured on PERSAL may not be funded.
National |
47 642 |
Provinces |
|
Eastern Cape |
30 759 |
Free State |
5 909 |
Gauteng |
20 707 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
22 128 |
Limpopo |
12 863 |
Mpumalanga |
5 775 |
North West |
17 178 |
Northern Cape |
4 983 |
Western Cape |
13 663 |
c) (i) The breakdown of vacancies per salary level is as follows:
Salary level |
Number of vacant posts |
1 |
1 848 |
2 |
11 394 |
3 |
16 274 |
4 |
6 129 |
5 |
20 815 |
6 |
15 704 |
7 |
19 280 |
8 |
14 658 |
9 |
15 102 |
10 |
8 554 |
11 |
20 375 |
12 |
28 950 |
13 |
1 749 |
14 |
579 |
15 |
163 |
16 |
33 |
(ii) With reference to the previous response to parliamentary question 920, departments have in the past reported the following causes and challenges that hinder the filling of the vacancies and cause posts to be vacant-
1. Managing the prioritisation of posts to be filled due to budget constraints or reprioritization of funds.
2. Competition with private sector with regard to appointment of registered OSD professionals and technicians. It was mentioned that it is not easy to recruit and attract some of those skills due to scarcity in the job market in line with the inherent job requirements. Current serving staff under this category are not keen to register, which further hampers existing staff mobility and utilization in higher level posts.
3. The departments have previously raised the matter of internal and external administrative challenges, which ultimately delay the finalisation of appointments. The prescribed pre-employment verifications were also raised. However, departments did not provide substantive proof of such delays.
4. There has been a process of settling down following the determinations issued regarding merged departments impacted by the National Macro-Organisation of Government. The affected departments were required to develop macro-structures and finalise placements as per Resolution 1 of 2019.
End
11 May 2023 - NW1326
Msane, Ms TP to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What measures of intervention will her department take either directly or through the African Union to resolve the growing crisis in Sudan?
Reply:
On 16 April 2023, South Africa as a member of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) participated in its emergency meeting and received an update on the situation in Sudan by the AU PSC chair for the month of April 2023 and by H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission. PSC Members noted with deep concern the escalation of violence and called for parties to halt hostilities immediately, and the return to the negotiations led by the AU, the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations (UN).
The South African Government has since welcomed the start of pre-negotiation talks between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces which commenced in Saudi Arabia on 6 May 2023. South Africa further reiterates the centrality of the African Union and IGAD in the pre-negotiation and subsequent talks to ensure long-standing solutions to challenges faced by Sudan.
11 May 2023 - NW1541
Winkler-Lidgett, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
With reference to Schedule 1 of the Meat Safety Act, Act 40 of 2000, in which it is stated that the schedule includes animals that may be listed as threatened species in accordance with conservation provisions and therefore their slaughter for human and animal consumption must be in line with the relevant conservation provisions, (a) what conservation provisions are being referred to and (b) how do the specified conservation provisions interact with Schedule 1 of the specified Act?
Reply:
a) The conservation provisions refer to any applicable legislation dealing with the conservation of animals. These could be under the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and the Environment, or even provincial government.
b) The inclusion of this provision serves to ensure that animals that are slaughtered under the Meat Safety Act, No 40 of 2000 must be slaughtered in compliance with provisions of any other applicable legislation in the Republic of South Africa.
11 May 2023 - NW1184
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
In light of the fact that the agricultural sector is both labour and technology intensive, what was the cost of (a) labour and (b) machinery and/or technology in the year 2022 and (c) how were the medium and small-scale farmers given relief from the specified cost factors in the specified period?
Reply:
(a)(b) The business analysis and approval of submissions made by prospective producers for assistance are against a standardised measure of guidance as given through computerised budget (commonly called ComBud). Based on economic data generated the enterprise budget per hectare of a commodity under analysis is determined/created to guide an approval process.
The general norm for these two production factors is that labour contributes approximately 15% cost to the total farming cost while machinery contributes approximately 9% cost to the total gross value of the operation. Thus, the Department provides support using such margins as apportioned per data attributed to a commodity per given geographical area.
It should be noted that labour classification includes both seasonal and permanent personnel while the kind of commodity being analysed for support might include a variety of machines (this includes combine harvester, fertilizer equipment, planting equipment, spaying equipment etc.) and all are measured and costed.
(c) DALRRD through producer support programmes like Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP), Land Development Support (LDS), Ilima//Letsema, Blended Funding Scheme (BFS), and Farmer Production Support Units (FPSUs) assisted small and medium scale farmers with mechanisation and overhead related costs including labour for the specified period.
11 May 2023 - NW1509
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What active monitoring systems has her department put in place to ensure full compliance with animal biosecurity measures across the Republic; (2) what remedial action does her department pursue to ensure full compliance for areas that constantly fail to comply with biosecurity measures that are in place; (3) whether her department has identified any current active hotspot areas for animal biosafety intervention; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Active surveillance of high impact animal diseases is taking place and the general farming community is advised to observe and report all conditions to the nearest State Veterinarian.
2. Most of the time a farm that experiences outbreaks of animal disease is quarantined. The farmers are advised to establish their own biosecurity protocols and to observe those principles. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development establishes guidelines in terms of Veterinary Procedural Notices (VPN) to guide all in sundry on the necessary approaches.
3. Yes. Areas around the Kruger National Park are hotspots for animal diseases. The other area of concern is Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve and other game parks.
11 May 2023 - NW1576
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What are the details of the measures she has put in place to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of vaccines for African horse sickness?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), working with the Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) is implementing a sustainable vaccine production strategy, central to which is finding a competent vaccine manufacturing partner to contract manufacture vaccines on-behalf OBP. A consistent availability of vaccines will alleviate the challenge of farmers not finding vaccines when it is time for vaccination.
11 May 2023 - NW1346
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
With reference to Hopefield Farm about 20 kilometers outside Komani in the Eastern Cape, which is a state-owned farm that had been lying fallow when the members of Nonkebhotani Agricultural Cooperative started utilising the land to eke out a living after reaching a verbal agreement with her department, (a) what are the reasons that the cooperative was allegedly unceremoniously and unlawfully evicted from the farm on 26 June 2021, after almost 20 years of occupation and (b) what are the reasons that an alternative farm was not allocated to the cooperative; (2) whether her department is prepared to compensate the cooperative for the losses incurred when the eviction took place; if not, why not; if so, on what date?
Reply:
1. Hopefield farm falls under the portfolio of the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, not the National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD).
(a), (b) Falls Away.
2. Falls Away.
10 May 2023 - NW1343
Nodada, Mr BB to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What (a)(i) total number of schools in the Republic and (ii) in each province have (aa) generators, (bb) uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems and (cc) both generators and UPS systems and (b) is the name of each specified school?
Reply:
(a)(i) (aa) (bb) (cc)
Province |
(a)(ii) |
(aa) |
(bb) |
(cc) |
|
Total No. of Schools |
Generators |
UPS |
Generators and UPS |
||
All Schools |
Public Schools |
||||
EC |
5 311 |
5 046 |
** |
* |
** |
FS |
1 029 |
953 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
GP |
2 991 |
2 056 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
KZN |
6 021 |
5 895 |
51 |
8 |
10 |
LP |
3 847 |
3 646 |
** |
** |
** |
MP |
1 784 |
1 673 |
156 |
5 |
9 |
NC |
586 |
545 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
NW |
1 548 |
1 448 |
66 |
0 |
0 |
WC |
1 754 |
1 464 |
** |
** |
** |
National |
24 871 |
22 726 |
310 |
13 |
19 |
**Note: Schools have been installing Generator, UPS and Solar systems using school budgets and provinces are in the process of collecting the information to update the infrastructure system.
(b) Annexure A is attached
10 May 2023 - NW1313
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What measures of intervention has she put in place to ensure that Grade 12 markers of examinations do not repeat the same mistake of incorrectly recording learners’ marks, as was the case with Marveke Shibambu, who had to repeat the specified grade and could not pursue studies in medicine?
Reply:
The error that affected Marveke Shibambu in the November 2022 examination, is regretted; and is certainly the exception to the highly rigorous processes and control measures in place in the national examination system.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has developed over the years a rigorous and robust National Marking system that targets zero defect at every step. Answer scripts from every examination centre, are subjected to four levels of moderation and a range of checks and control measures, and this avoids errors. The DBE on an annual basis conducts a review of all its processes with the individual Provincial Education Departments, post the examination; and the error that occurred will be thoroughly discussed, and additional measures will be put in place to mitigate errors of this nature.
The Provincial Education Department (PED) has completed a full enquiry on this error and has established that this is an administrative error relating to mark transfer from one document to another. There are tracking mechanisms in place on candidate scripts and control sheets with responsibility codes attached to Markers and Administrators, that would have gone through this script. The implicated individual has been identified and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.
It also needs to be noted that the DBE has an appeal process in place to allow candidates who think they may have been disadvantaged to request for a remark or a recheck and also to view their scripts. This is part of the principle of fairness and justice in the examination process.
The DBE will continue to reinforce its oversight and control of marking and moderation processes and PEDs will be instructed and supported to improve their control measures based on the review that will be conducted with each province. The DBE will also embark on standardising the roles and responsibilities of Examination Assistants and Quality Checkers to ensure greater accountability across the value-chain of the marking process. In standardising the roles and responsibilities, one of the examples to be used is the error that affected Marveke Shibambu especially its negative impact on a learner's life career.
10 May 2023 - NW1327
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What number of (a) calls and/or queries to the Home Affairs Call Centre that is contactable on 0800601190 are successfully answered and resolved on average (i) in each (aa) day, (bb) week and (cc) month, (ii) in the past year and (iii) since 1 January 2023 and (b) officials are employed at the specified call centre?
Reply:
(a)(i) The number of calls to the Home Affairs Contact Centre toll-free number: 0800601190 received during 2022 are as follows:
aa) Daily average calls for the period under question is 2647 calls
bb) Weekly average calls answered for the period is 12828
cc) Monthly calls answered, cases created and resolved are as below
Month |
Calls Answered |
Cases Created |
Cases Resolved |
Percentage Resolved |
Jan-22 |
41474 |
17850 |
16065 |
90% |
Feb-22 |
41953 |
16151 |
14374 |
89% |
Mar-22 |
76536 |
19889 |
18098 |
91% |
Apr-22 |
58116 |
13247 |
11922 |
90% |
May-22 |
65736 |
19827 |
17844 |
90% |
Jun-22 |
57940 |
12267 |
11040 |
90% |
Jul-22 |
58796 |
17034 |
15160 |
89% |
Aug-22 |
65180 |
18406 |
16197 |
88% |
Sep-22 |
61436 |
13389 |
11648 |
87% |
Oct-22 |
50871 |
12935 |
10994 |
85% |
Nov-22 |
52417 |
13523 |
10953 |
81% |
Dec-22 |
36649 |
6488 |
5190 |
80% |
Total calls |
667104 |
181006 |
159953 |
88% |
(a)(ii) Total calls answered by the Contact Centre through the 0800601190 number for 2022 calendar year is 667104
(a)(iii) Calls answered by the Contact Centre through the 0800601190 number from 01 January to 31 March 2023 is 120721 is tabulated below:
Month |
Calls Answered |
Cases created |
Cases resolved |
Percentage resolved |
Jan-23 |
41994 |
18437 |
16040 |
87% |
Feb-23 |
45300 |
19012 |
16920 |
89% |
Mar-23 |
33427 |
4609 |
3779 |
82% |
Total calls |
120721 |
42058 |
36739 |
86% |
b) Total number of Contact Centre Agents is 88 and the number of Contact Centre Agents handling calls from the toll-free line is 68
END.
10 May 2023 - NW1282
Pambo, Mr V to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether Mr Thabo Bester has a South African identity document (ID); if not, what (a) are the reasons that the specified person was allowed to remain in prison for such a long period without an ID and (b) total number of inmates are in correctional facilities in the Republic without IDs?
Reply:
No, Thabo Bester does not have an Identity Document- at least not one issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
a) The question should be referred to the Department of Correctional Services
b) The Department does not do any audit of inmates at Correctional Services facilities. We expect the Department to approach us if there are any issues of identity to be dealt with.
END
10 May 2023 - NW1487
Motsepe, Ms CCS to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
In view of most schools in the rural areas still being discriminated against in terms of feeding schemes whereby other learners are not given food because of their family background, what is the policy criteria and/or guidelines that are used for participating in the feeding scheme?
Reply:
The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) Conditional Grant Framework, as gazetted in the Division of Revenue Act, stipulates the targeting criteria as "provide nutritious meals in quintile 1 - 3 primary and secondary schools as well as identified special schools on all school days". Most schools in rural areas participate in the school feeding programme. The DBE will welcome the names of the schools (in rural areas) not participating for consideration.
10 May 2023 - NW993
Yako, Ms Y to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Which support is offered to parents who have lost children through the (a) pit toilets and (b) transport system which she refused to prioritise and regulate?
Reply:
(a) Limpopo and Eastern Cape Provincial Education Departments are the two provinces that had such cases and can be best placed to respond on what form of support they offered to parents.
(b) The Department of Transport, in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education, have developed a National Learner Transport Policy (NLTP); which was approved by Cabinet in 2015, with the sole intention of regulating the implementation of learner transport programme. The Learner Transport Programme is a shared responsibility between the Department of Basic Education and the Department of Transport.
The provisioning and prioritisation of learner transport programme is a provincial competency; and the national Departments of Basic Education and Transport monitor the provisioning of learner transport programme in provinces. The National Policy provides that national government will oversee the implementation of the Policy in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including provinces, municipalities and school governing bodies (SGBs) amongst others.
In cases where parents have lost their children through subsidised learner transport programme, the provincial Departments of Education and Transport provide psycho-social support to the affected learners and parents.
09 May 2023 - NW1318
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether (a) bulk water and (b) sanitation infrastructure are listed as national priority areas in his department; if not, why not; if so, (i) how will they be managed and (ii) what are the projected total costs thereof?
Reply:
(a-b) It is the responsibility of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to ensure adequate water availability through the development and management of infrastructure for water resources, as well as enhance the provision of sustainable and reliable water supply and sanitation by local government. The responsibility to supply water and sanitation services lies with municipalities that are Water Services Authorities (WSAs). Regional Bulk infrastructure is provided and managed through Water Boards as water providers.
To deliver on its mandate, the DWS’ plans for water and sanitation services are to:
- Implement 25 large bulk infrastructure projects over the medium term.
- Supporting 44 district municipalities with developing water and sanitation reliability plans over the medium term.
- Assess annual municipal strategic self‐assessments across all WSAs authorities on an ongoing basis.
- Transfer funds and monitor the performance of municipalities that receive funds through the regional bulk infrastructure grant and water services infrastructure grant in terms of the annual Division of Revenue Act.
The DWS monitors the condition of municipal water and sanitation infrastructure through three incentive-based regulatory mechanisms:
- The Green Drop Report, which focuses on sanitation (waste-water treatment systems and effluent quality).
- The Blue Drop Report, which focuses on water (water treatment and water quality).
- The No Drop Report, which focuses on non-revenue water and water losses through leakages.
(i) There are several initiatives underway to improve the management of water and sanitation countrywide which include the following:
- National Government will ensure that grant funding in the water sector is allocated with the objective of restoring functionality of existing wastewater infrastructure according to the findings of the Green and Blue Drop reports. VROOM-informed restoration-focussed grant management will be effected with support from National Treasury.
- DWS as a Regulator will improve the implementation of Section 19 of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) to ensure that directives are issued with timeframes for implementation. Failure to respond will trigger remedial action being taken at cost of the non-complying entity or municipality.
- DWS will take steps to improve its capacity to be more effective in this duty. There are engagements with the Department of Cooperative Governance as well as National Treasury to explore ways of utilising conditional grants for the purpose of remedial intervention.
(ii) The DWS has allocated R23billion from the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant and R15bn from the Water Services Infrastructure Grant over the medium term. The purpose of the grants is to provide financial support to municipalities to:
- Build new bulk water and sanitation infrastructure.
- Refurbish and upgrade ageing infrastructure.
- Provide secondary bulk infrastructure (new or augmentation projects).
- Develop sources such as boreholes and spring protection.
- Implement water conservation and water demand management projects.
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09 May 2023 - NW1536
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, given the persistent and detrimental impact of cable theft on municipalities across the Republic, which severely undermines service delivery, disrupts the lives of residents and places a significant financial burden on local governments, she will furnish Ms H Ismail with a comprehensive account of the (a) number of municipalities in each province that have reported cable theft at their respective police stations, (b) reasons for any discrepancies and/or lack of reporting and (c) total number of persons who have been apprehended for their involvement in cable theft thus far and (d) success of the current law enforcement strategies targeting the specified criminal activity?
Reply:
The South African Police Service deals with the criminal element of cable theft and vandalism. It is advised that the question be forwarded to the Ministry of Police, who can respond to it appropriately.
End.
09 May 2023 - NW1133
Buthelezi, Mr EM to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether the National Treasury intends to implement reforms to decrease the continued support for (a) loss-making state companies, (b) spending on temporary welfare grants and (c) increased debt-service costs which are predicted to see the budget deficit widen to 6,5% of gross domestic product in the fiscal year ending 31 March 2024; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) whether the National Treasury will heed the warnings from the International Monetary Fund; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1 (a) Between 2012/13 and 2021/22, state-owned companies (SOCs) received about R266.6 billion in bailouts from government, which has crowded out important social and other expenditure. The 2022 Budget Review outlined the need for a new framework for managing bailouts to state-owned companies to reduce fiscal risks and promote long-overdue reforms. In addition, National Treasury has issued an Instruction Note in 2020 (No.09 of 2020/21) on the minimum criteria which must be met before entities submit for approval or concurrence with regards to guarantees, indemnities, security and restriction on borrowings. The above-mentioned Instruction Note has resulted in a decrease in requests for government guarantees from SOCs as a result of requests not meeting minimum criteria. Managing the state’s guarantee portfolio is therefore a key mechanism to decrease the continued support for loss-making SOCs.
(b) The COVID-19 SRD grant has been extended only until 2023/24. Government is still considering various options, including employment and labour market activation initiatives, in providing support to the working-age population. No final decision yet.
(c) Between the 2022 Budget and 2023 Budget, the consolidated budget deficit expected for 2022/23 declined from 6 per cent to 4.2 per cent of GDP. The deficit is projected to narrow to 4 per cent of GDP in the fiscal year ending 31 March 2024 before reaching 3.2 per cent of GDP in 2025/26, as the main budget deficit narrows and social security funds, provinces and public entities move into a combined cash surplus in the outer year. Over the medium term, the composition of consolidated spending improves, continuing the shift towards capital rather than current spending. The medium-term fiscal strategy aims to:
i. Achieve fiscal sustainability by narrowing the budget deficit and stabilising debt.
ii. Support economic growth by maintaining a sustainable fiscal stance, directing resources towards infrastructure, increasing spending on policy priorities and contributing to energy reforms.
iii. Reduce fiscal and economic risks, including building fiscal buffers for future shocks and providing targeted conditional in-year support to key public entities and by taking a portion of Eskom’s debt with strict conditions.
2. To this end, the National Treasury remains committed to narrowing the budget deficit and stabilising debt. In the medium term, this will be achieved mainly by controlling non-interest expenditure growth and the use of a portion of revenue improvements to narrow the budget deficit and keep debt stabilisation on track. In-year allocations are made to mitigate economic and fiscal risks associated with selected SOEs.
09 May 2023 - NW924
George, Dr DT to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether he will provide Dr D T George with a full list of the loans provided by the Public Investment Corporation to any (a) person, (b) organisation and/or (c) entity in the past five years; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The PIC’s does not provide any loans to individuals in their personal capacity. The PIC invests in companies or entities through the provision of funding using debt instruments that are disclosed in clients’ Integrated Annual Reports and its Annexures, that is available on the websites of the Clients.
09 May 2023 - NW1537
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, in light of the substantial costs associated with cable theft, she will furnish Ms H Ismail with (a) a detailed breakdown of the financial burden borne by each municipality in each province for the replacement of stolen cables, on (i) a monthly basis and (ii)(aa) for the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2023 and (b) how do the specified expenses impact the overall budget and priorities of the affected municipalities?
Reply:
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs does not maintain the data that the honorable member requested regarding the cost incurred by each municipality in each province to replace wires that have been stolen.
End.
09 May 2023 - NW1297
Ceza, Mr K to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Whether she has received a report of monies that were paid by the community of Delmas in the Victor Khanye Local Municipality, to purchase stands which were not found and Reconstruction and Development Programme houses which were not built in Ward 4 in 2007; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Minister of Human Settlements has not received any report regarding the above-mentioned matter. The question from Hounouable Member Ceza was referred to the Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements and it reported as follows:
1. The Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements is fully aware of the matter and is conducting an internal investigation so as to get all the facts regarding the allegations that monies were paid by the community of Delmas in Victor Khanye Local Municipality. Once the investigation is completed, its outcomes will be shared with the Minister of Human Settlements who will in turn share the same with the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements.
2. Currently, the information at the disposal of the Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements suggests that in July 2008, the Province appointed the South African People’s Homeless Federation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), as a Support Organisation for the construction of 50 fully subsidised RDP houses, as part of the then Peoples Housing Process (PHP) Programme for R4, 331, 840.70. The project took place in Botleng Ext 3 within the erstwhile Delmas Municipal area of jurisdiction. All fifty (50) fully subsidised RDP houses were delivered and paid for by the Department.
3. In June 2010, the South African People’s Federation was appointed by the Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements to construct One Hundred and Fifty (150) RDP houses within Botleng Ext 3, still as part of the PHP Programme, within the area which is now under the jurisdiction of the Victor Khanye Local Municipal for R3, 611, 008.00.
According to the provincial department of Human Settlements, this project was subsequently scaled down to Fifty Five (55) RDP houses as some of the beneficiaries could not qualify on Housing Subsidy System (HSS) because they received Seven Thousand Five Hundred Rands (R7 500) as part of the Discount Benefit Scheme from the Independent Development Trust [IDT], providing for serviced sites and Title Deeds to qualifying beneficiaires. Most of these beneficiaries had title deeds due to serviced sites acquired as part of the Discount Benefit Scheme. All fifty (55) fully subsidised RDP houses were delivered but some were not paid in full for by the Department, this due to delays in the submission of claims for services rendered by the said Support Organisation.
09 May 2023 - NW1272
Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
How does his department intend to take action and implement the activities for students and young professionals in the water sector through the (a) creation of innovation and empowerment of young persons and (b) integration of young and established professionals in the water sector?
Reply:
a) As a response to the specific skills shortage challenge affecting both the Department and the national water sector, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) established the Learning Academy in 2007 which is a technical and scarce skills development programme. It represents an investment in sustaining quality in DWS entry level human resources, thereby ensuring that in the long term, the DWS will remain competitive and be able to deliver on its mandate.The Learning Academy is designed to meet specific organisational requirements, lead a sustained campaign to secure a steady supply of high-level skills in water-related science, engineering, and technical disciplines in order to meet projected demands within DWS and the water sector as a whole.
The Learning Academy responds to the imperatives mentioned with a dual focus by addressing both the academic and professional development components that will provide aspiring engineers, scientists and technicians with the opportunity to be exposed to real-time professional experiences and valuable work experience in order for them to register with relevant professional bodies such as the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), the South African Council for Natural Science Professions (SACNSP) and the Geomatics Council for Surveyors (ex PLATO).
The Learning Academy has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with strategically selected Institutions of Higher Learning. The Institutions of Higher Learning serve as administrators of the bursaries and administer the funds on behalf of DWS. As the bursary scheme feeds the Professional Development Component, bursaries are granted pre-graduate to post-graduate levels within a wide variety of scarce, critical and technical skills that can address the needs of DWS and the water sector. The DWS has allocated 1050 comprehensive bursaries to deserving students since 2007.
The Work Integrated Learners are defined in the context of the Learning Academy as individuals who must successfully undertake a period of Experiential Training in order to obtain their academic qualifications. There are 358 Work Integrated Learners that have completed the work since 2007.
The Professional Development Component deals with the development of Graduate Trainees. The Graduate Trainees are predominantly bursars of DWS who, on completion of their qualifications, are appointed and placed in the workplace for a minimum period of four years, where they are exposed to real-time service delivery aspects, skills development and Departmental projects (on-the-job training) under the guidance of a mentor. The trainees are thus guaranteed practical, instructional and hands-on experiences which will allow them to acquire relevant professional knowledge and skills and attain formal professional registration and recognition through the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), the Geomatic Council or the South African Council for Natural Science Professionals (SACNASP). All Learner Interns and Graduate Interns are appointed as per Directive on Developmental Programme in the Public Service (18 May 2018). In total the Learning Academy has contracted 855 Graduate Interns since April 2007.
b) With regard to the integration of young and established professionals in the water sector, the Water Institute of South Africa (WISA) has an established board of Young Water Professionals that have created a community of Young Water Professionals all over South Africa. The Department has recently established a branch for Young Water Professionals to integrate our newly registered Young Water Professionals into this community and by doing this, empowering them with the latest and best information in the Sector.
In addition to this, the Department has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Wetskills (a Netherland organisation) which will give South African Young Water Professionals the opportunity to participate in international competitions to expose and integrate them into the international water community.
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09 May 2023 - NW1476
Mokgotho, Ms SM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether her department is responsible for completing the construction of the sports ground in Ward 20 in Moretele which has stood incomplete since 2019; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The sports field in Ward 20 in Moretele is not the responsibility of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. It is advised that the honorable member send the inquiry to the Ministry of Sport, Arts, and Culture so that appropriate solutions can be provided..
End.
09 May 2023 - NW923
George, Dr DT to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the Public Investment Corporation will use funds from the Government Employment Pension Fund to invest in Eskom in the (a) 2023-24 financial year and (b) any time during the medium-term expenditure framework; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invests according to the mandates of its clients in line with section 10(4) of the PIC Act as amended. Any potential investment in Eskom will be in line with client mandates or their approval and assessed on its merits taking into account the expected returns and associated terms and conditions, especially the security thereof.
09 May 2023 - NW669
Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
Whether her department has undertaken any assessment on the impact of electricity blackouts on small businesses; if not, why not; if so, (a) what has she found to be the impact and (b) how is she planning to provide support to small businesses to continue operating in the context of a collapsing Eskom?”
Reply:
I have been advised that the department, through the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa), conducted a research study in August 2022 on the impact of loadshedding on its funded clients. This study was commissioned as a survey to 1 500 sefa clients, however only 214 clients responded, and the following are some of the findings identified:
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- Respondents suffered loss of revenue and production due to loadshedding.
- 76% of respondents indicated that they do not have alternative power in place to mitigate the effect of loadshedding.
- To cope with the impact of loadshedding, most respondents indicated that they utilised the loadshedding schedule to plan their business operations and have reduced their production.
- Majority indicated that they require assistance with funding to acquire alternative energy source and assistance with restructuring of their loans in respect of their loan repayment obligation with us.
- Most respondents were operating in manufacturing, retail trade, hotels and restaurants, construction, transport, community services, financial services, agriculture, mining and quarrying.
- Majority of these businesses were in operation for 1 to 5 years.
The DSBD together with its agencies, the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) and sefa, is considering the introduction of interventions to address these challenges. The DSBD and its agencies are looking at a three-pronged approach for supporting SMMEs and Co-operatives affected by loadshedding:
(i) The Power Purchase Product (PPP) is an immediate relief for formal and informal enterprises (alternative power sources). It is an initiative of the Small Business Development Portfolio (DSBD, Seda and sefa) to support SMMEs with alternative energy generating equipment (generators and Photovoltaic installations - PV). The programme will be implemented via the existing programme structures as follows:
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- Informal business to be supported via DSBD’s Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Programme (IMEDP).
- Micro businesses to be supported through Seda’s Asset Assist Programme
- Small to Medium enterprises to be supported through sefa’s Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP).
(ii) Guarantee programme via the Bounce Back Scheme administered by Khula Credit Guarantee (KCG) on behalf of government. This is a medium to long term intervention that still require intense discussion relevant parties including the National treasury who are the custodian of the scheme.
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- Ongoing discussions with National Treasury indicate their interest and consideration of opening up the bounce back scheme to all Development Finance Institutions.
(iii) Consultation with various stakeholders for a broader offering (key focus on promoting innovative ideas).
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- Ongoing consultations with various departments and relevant agencies with a view of working together to come up with long-term and sustainable energy supply solutions.
The Department is currently awaiting endorsement from National Treasury before all these schemes can be implemented.
09 May 2023 - NW1233
Abrahams, Ms ALA to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)With reference to the Department of Social Development’s third quarter expenditure as at 31 December 2022, what were the detailed reasons that (a) R755,303 million was approved by the National Treasury to be transferred to the Department of Defence and (b) R2,937 billion was approved by the National Treasury to be transferred to the Department of Public Enterprises; (2) whether this was a once off shift of funds; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any other department had funds shifted for this purpose; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what was the Rand value thereof; (4) what (a) is the total value of funds shifted from the Department of Social Development in the 2022 23 financial year and (b) was the purpose thereof?
Reply:
1. The National Treasury regularly revises or transfers funds of different programmes, when allowed by the law, via the Budget or Adjustment processes, published in various Adjusted Appropriation Bills and the Adjusted Estimates of Expenditure. Information is available in such Budgetary documents.
a) R755.303 million was transferred from the Department of Social Development to the Department of Defence to cater for the extended deployment of about 1 495 members of the South African Defence Force members in Mozambique until 15 April 2023. These funds will be used for compensation of employees and for items such as food rations, fuel, ammunition and transport. Additional details on the funding shift are provided on page 80 and 202 of the 2022 Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure.
b) R2.937 billion was shifted to the Department of Public Enterprises to assist Transnet SOC Limited to repair infrastructure and assets that were damaged by the floods that occurred in April 2022 in KwaZulu-Natal. The National Treasury has put conditions on the allocation, to ensure that funds are spent towards approved areas and this will be monitored through monthly meetings to be held between the National Treasury, the Department of Public Enterprises and Transnet.
2. The shift was approved by Parliament through the Adjusted Appropriation Act. This was done after the Department of Social Development (DSD) declared savings. This was once-off adjustment.
3. No other departments had funds shifted for these purposes.
4. (a) A total of R9.162 billion savings was declared by DSD in 2022/23 and approved by parliament through the Adjusted Appropriation Act and the 2nd Adjusted Appropriation Act. R5.462 billion in the Adjusted Appropriation Act and R3.7 billion in the 2nd Adjusted Appropriation Act. The shifts in the adjustment budget are described above. (b) In the 2nd adjustment budget:
(i) R2.4 billion was shifted to the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies for the recapitalisation of the South African Post Office;
(ii) R1 billion was shifted to the Department of Public Enterprises for settlement of business rescue plan obligations; and
(iii) R300 million was shifted to the Department of Home Affairs for political party funding.
Despite these shifts, it is likely that DSD has underspent in 2022/23, to be confirmed when DSD submits its Section 32 Report (and the statement) in terms of the Public Finance Management Act.
09 May 2023 - NW1324
Yako, Ms Y to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What (a) are the full details of all the contracts that (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him have with G4S and (b) is the monetary value of each specified contract?
Reply:
The Department of Correctional Services has not entered into any contracts with the mentioned service provider, however the mentioned company is a sub-contractor of the Bloemfontein Correctional Contracts (Pty) Ltd (BCC) which operates the Manguang Correctional Centre (MCC) as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Correctional Centre under sections 103 – 112 of the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998, as amended (CSA)
END
09 May 2023 - NW945
Msimang, Prof CT to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether he will furnish Prof C T Msimang with an update on the (a) status of the amendments to the Protected Disclosures Act, Act 26 of 2000, and (b) details of the reasons for the delays; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
a) Status of the amendments to the Protected Disclosures Act, Act 26 of 2000
(i) The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has conducted a review of the Protected Disclosures Act and Witness Protection Act, amongst other pieces of legislation, that have a bearing on whistle-blower and witness protection. This is intended to assess the level of protection to witnesses and whistle-blowers, identify and address gaps, if any, in the current legislation.
(ii) This review, which will include consultation with stakeholders and the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council, will be implemented by the end of April 2023.
b) At this point, there are no delays as the comprehensive review is on track to be completed as per the deliverables in the State Capture response plan by the President by the end of April 2023.
END
09 May 2023 - NW617
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether sole proprietors will be eligible to claim a 125% tax deduction when they install solar energy panels; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether sole proprietors will be classified as individuals who are only able to claim a rebate of 25% of the cost of solar energy panel installations; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Sole proprietors earn business income as the base for the personal income tax. To calculate the taxable business income they would be able to claim depreciation and other capital allowances just like any other business. Therefore, should their investment conform to the requirements of the allowance, they will be able to claim the 125% tax deduction.
2. The rebate of 25% will not be available on any expenses that already enjoyed the 125% deduction against business income. If that deduction was not claimed, then a sole proprietor will be able to claim the rebate.
The policy process for the 2023 tax legislative amendments is underway. The Frequently Asked Questions document that was published on the day that the Minister of Finance delivered the Budget Speech states (and available on the website www.treasury.gov.za) that :
“This incentive will be included in the annual tax amendments. A draft version of the legislation will be published for public comment no later than the publication date of the 2023 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill. The Minister tables tax bills during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in October each year. Parliament considers the amendments after which the President can assent to the amendments – usually by January of the year after the announcement. The aim of this note [the FAQ document] and the draft legislation to follow is to provide as much upfront clarity as possible so that individuals do not feel they need to wait for the tax bills later in the year before making a decision to invest and benefit from the incentive. The guidance provided is, nevertheless, subject to the outcome of the consultative process on the proposal and Parliament’s ultimate decisions on the legislation giving effect to the
proposal.”
05 May 2023 - NW1414
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
(a) With reference to the Presidential Stimulus Vouchers for small-scale farmers that should range between R1000 and R12 000, what are the reasons that certain beneficiaries are receiving less than the R 1000 minimum prescribed voucher amount. (b) how has she found will the R7 that has been allocated to a certain beneficiary in Mpumalanga assist in transforming the specified small-scale farmer into a self-sustainable farmer?
Reply:
a) The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) allocates Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) vouchers according to the verified commodity including size of operation. All vouchers that were issued were from R1000.00 as the prescribed minimum amount, no beneficiary received less than the minimum amount. Voucher amounts that appear to be below the prescribed minimum amount are re-issue vouchers after initial redemption was done (balance of the farmers’ allocated awards). The process allowed farmers to partially redeem their vouchers up to five times to use up the allocated amount.
b) No farmer was allocated R7.00 voucher.
05 May 2023 - NW1419
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What (a) are the reasons that the Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines could not be produced at Onderstepoort Biological Products, resulting in these vaccines having to be procured from the Republic of Botswana instead and (b) total cost did the Government incur for the procurement of the specified vaccines from Botswana?
Reply:
a) The Onderstepoort Biological Products OBP) was never expected to produce Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine. It has never produced FMD vaccines. This is owing to the fact that the disease is classified as a trans- boundary animal disease which is very infectious, and its vaccine should be produced under very strict biosecurity environment. The laboratory capability at the OBP is therefore not suitable for production of this vaccine.
For some years, ARC had been experiencing budgetary constraints, which got exacerbated by dilapidating and aging equipment and infrastructure. Owing to budgetary constraints, the ARC could not retain expertise that brain drained to competing industries. This has resulted in the Department importing vaccine from a suitable facility in Botswana.
b) Government spent R78 286 339 during financial year ending 31 March 2023 in procuring the vaccine from Botswana through the OBP (SOC) Ltd.
05 May 2023 - NW1426
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
In terms of the Land Access Movement of South Africa judgment, which required her to update the Land Claims Court on a regular basis on the progress made with settling land restitution claims lodged by December 1998, what (a) total number of the claims lodged by 1998 have now been settled and (b) is the total amount in Rands that has been spent on settling the claims?
Reply:
a) Total number of 82 761 claims have been settled since inception until 31 December 2022.
b) R51 billion. The breakdown is as follows:
- Land cost is R25 billion;
- Financial Compensation is R21 billion; and
- Grants is R5 billion.
END
05 May 2023 - NW1428
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What (a) is the status of the land claim submitted by the Bakwena Ba Mare A Phogole for the restitution of their land and (b) are the reasons that her department has delayed communicating with the specified community to update them on the progress made with the settlement of their land claim?
Reply:
a) The land claim has been referred to court under case number: LCC62/2019 for adjudication on the merits of the claim and the matter is still pending.
b) The Claimants are aware of the status of the matter, they are legally represented and participating in the matter.
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05 May 2023 - NW1417
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Employment and Labour
Whether he has been advised that the provisions of the Employment Equity Amendment Act, Act 4 of 2022, which allow him to set specific employment targets for sectors, might encourage employers to pursue manufacturing operations outside of the Republic and/or to computerise, mechanise and/or restructure their operations if they cannot meet the specified set targets, which would lead to higher levels of unemployment and/or the loss of job opportunities in the Republic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
It is important to highlight that thus far, there is no empirical evidence to indicate that the employment equity amendments in relation of regulation of sector EE targets might have unintended consequences on employment or in encouraging employers to change their operations to pursue restructuring or computerise and /or mechanise operations. Noteworthy is that, investors and all employers operating within the Republic are required to comply with national labour laws.
END
05 May 2023 - NW1429
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
(a) By what date is her department going to finalise the Lower Zingcuka land claim and make financial compensation to that community and (b) what concrete reasons have been provided to her for the delays in processing the land claim, taking into account the various replies she has provided to the National Assembly over the years, in which the department promised to settle the land claim but failed to?
Reply:
(a) The claim is targeted for settlement in the third quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. Upon the settlement of the claim, the Department will commence with the payment process and payment will be effected within 90 working days after signing of the distribution agreement with the individual households.
(b) The implementation of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by the Department in 2022 had resulted in the discontinuation of financial compensation payment in phases. As a result, this necessitated the Department to also include Lower Nqgumeya and Upper Zingcuka villages in the verification.
The process of verifying and screening those villages took longer than projected, due to the confirmation of legitimate beneficiaries and the delays in submitting the necessary documents by the beneficiaries. The list of beneficiaries has been adopted.
END
05 May 2023 - NW1420
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What (a) total number of deaths of horses has been reported as a result of the African Horse Sickness since 31 December 2022 and (b) were the main causes of death of the specified horses?
Reply:
a) The table below records the reported African Horse Sickness outbreaks: summary report from December 2022 to April 2023.
Province |
2022 Dec |
2023 Jan |
2023 Feb |
2023 Mar |
2023 Apr |
Total |
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Gauteng |
1 |
5 |
11 |
33 |
2 |
55 |
|
Limpopo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
KZN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Free State |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
ECP |
0 |
13 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
|
NWP |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
b) The main cause the death of the reported horses that died from African Horse sickness is the disease itself.
05 May 2023 - NW1421
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
With reference to a recent oversight visit by the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, what are the reasons that the Huttington Farmer Produce Support Unit, which was completed at a cost of R12 million in 2017 and created around 31 jobs since its inception, has since stopped functioning and has been abandoned; (2) whether any action has been taken against any person to account for the closure of this critical production support unit; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details. NW1508E
Reply:
1. The packaging facility at the FSPU is not functional due to disputes among the members of the Secondary Cooperative. The Department has on several occasions attempted to intervene, without much success. In addition, the Department is encouraging the Secondary Cooperative to convene an elective Annual General Meeting to ensure that the new leadership is elected. The appointment of the new leadership is likely to address some of the social dynamics within the Cooperative. At the moment, the Department has security services at the FPSU to safeguard the facility.
2. No specific action was taken against any person, especially the officials of the Department as they are not directly responsible for the non-functionality of the Huntington Packhouse. Additionally, the Department intervened by taking the members through cooperative governance training, which covers aspects of conflict resolution. This was done with the hope that the training will equip the members with skills to resolve their conflicts.