Questions and Replies
27 February 2023 - NW34
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
What (a)(i) was the original timeline and (ii) is the current timeline for the completion of the construction work to widen the bridge over the Gwaiing River on the N2 near George, (b) are the reasons for the amended timelines, (c) is the current state of affairs regarding the project and (d) steps will be undertaken to complete the construction work?
Reply:
(a) (i) KPMM Roads & Earthworks (Pty) Ltd (KPMM) was awarded the contract for the dualling of the Gwaiing River bridge over the N2 and they commenced work on 29 January 2018. The contract duration was 30 months.
(ii) It is expected that it will take approximately 12 to 13 months to complete the outstanding work from recommencement date.
(b) KPMM ran into working capital (cash flow) constraints, which gave rise to delays and slower progress. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic further constrained the Contractor. In April 2021 the Contractor indicated that they could not proceed any further, and the contract was assigned to one of the subcontractors. The construction site was unfortunately hit by severe flooding on 22 November 2021. That washed away large parts of the temporary scaffolding supporting the formwork for the new bridge deck, requiring complete reconstruction of the temporary scaffolding. The new contractor also however ran into financial difficulty shortly thereafter and filed for voluntary liquidation in June 2022. A liquidator was subsequently appointed.
(c) Final discussions are underway with the liquidator with regard to the completion of the works. Finality in this regard is expected in March 2023.
(d) Failing an agreement with the liquidator, a new accelerated procurement process will be undertaken. It is expected that it will take approximately 12 to 13 months to complete the outstanding work once a new contractor commences.
27 February 2023 - NW2
Groenewald, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)What total number of court orders were (a) granted against municipalities in each (i) province and (ii) year since 1 January 2019 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) complied with by the affected municipalities; (2) (a) which municipalities did not comply with court orders granted against them and (b) what were the reasons for them not complying with the court orders; (3) (a) what total number of cost orders were granted against municipalities in each (i) province and (ii) year since 1 January 2019 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) against which municipalities and (c) to what amounts?
Reply:
The information required by the Honourable Member is not within the purview of the Departments of Cooperative Governance and/or Traditional Affairs.
The question may be directed to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development.
24 February 2023 - NW114
Zondo, Mr S S to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
With regard to the myriad issues affecting institutions of higher learning including the clear dysfunction of administration, mal-governance, fraud and corruption allegations within the institutions themselves, (a) how does his department intend to develop capable, well-educated and skilled citizens in line with their mandate in the midst of these ills, and to prevent the possible undermining of confidence in the Republic’s development trajectory and (b) what steps has his department taken to ensure that the legitimacy of higher learning institutions, as well as the qualifications that they issue, is not compromised, considering these factors?
Reply:
a) The Department of Higher Education and Training is responsible for the oversight of the higher education system, in line with the Higher Education Act. University Councils are the ultimate body responsible for the governance of institutions and must ensure that they govern effectively to prevent any instances of fraud, maladministration, and corruption. In a case where the Minister is concerned that matters are not being addressed adequately, the Act guides the circumstances under which the Minister can intervene. The Minister is also able to engage directly with university Councils where concerns have been raised directly with him. Councils of public higher education institutions complete an annual self-assessment scorecard in line with the Guidelines for Good Governance Practice and indicators for Councils of South African Public Higher Institutions. The Department also monitors governance through an analysis of the annual reports of the institutions and assesses the overall effectiveness of governance in the system in relation to several issues. The Department supports governance at institutions through also supporting training for university councils. At the current moment one institution is under administration (Mangosuthu University of Technology) and independent assessments are underway at the University of South Africa and Central University of Technology. The Department has a watching brief on all institutions where governance challenges may arise.
The Department has developed policies and procedures which colleges are required to comply with. College councils are also required to adopt their code of conducts and to ensure that they play a meaningful oversight role. For management and staff, there are disciplinary processes undertaken in terms of the Labour Relations Act in an event there are instances of maladministration, fraud, and corruption. For college council the Minister institutes an investigation in terms of section 46 (1) of the Continuing Education and Training Act and where allegations are proved to be correct, the council is dissolved, and the cases referred to state law agencies.
b) The Department has developed the examination regulations which colleges must comply with 100%. Instances of irregularity and/or non-compliance are investigated, and officials implicated are subjected to disciplinary processes. The Department’s examinations and assessment processes are subjected to the quality assurance bodies such as UMALUSI before results are issued. This institution ensures conducts robust review of the examination and assessment processes to ensure the credibility of examinations before resulting and certification. The Council on Higher Education (CHE) is responsible in terms of the Higher Education Act for quality assurance of the higher education system and for qualification accreditation through the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC).
24 February 2023 - NW79
Schreiber, Dr LA to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)What (a) total number of state-owned residences are currently occupied by (i) Ministers and (ii) Deputy Ministers throughout the Republic and (b) is the total estimated value of all state-owned official residences for (i) Ministers and (ii) Deputy Ministers currently owned by the Government; (2) what total amount of public funds have been spent on upgrading security and other features at the private residences of (a) Ministers and (b) Deputy Ministers since 1 June 2019; (3) what are the names of all (a) Ministers and (b) Deputy Ministers who have received security and other upgrades at their private residences since 1 June 2019? NW79E
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
1. I have been informed by the Department that:
With respect to Cape Town:
(a)
(i) 26
(ii) 32
(b)
(i) R 608 165 300,00
(ii) R 221 708 000, 00
(2)
(a) and (b) None.
(3)
(a) and (b) Fall away
1. With respect to Pretoria:
(a)
(i) 14
(ii) 25
(b)
(i) R54 778 282.80
(ii) R82 167 424.21
(2) (a) and (b) None
(3) (a) and (b) Fall away.
24 February 2023 - NW510
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What total number of members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) who were arrested in each of the (a) 2019-20, (b) 2020-21, (c) 2021-22 and (d) 2022-23 financial years, were involved in crime; (2) what number of the Specified number of SAPS members were arrested in each Specified financial year for (a) murder, {b) robbery and (c) rape: (3) whether he will make a Statement on the matter?
24 February 2023 - NW45
Schreiber, Dr LA to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 3520 on 30 September 2022, the amendment to the Language Policy Framework for Higher Education Institutions to recognise Afrikaans as an indigenous language has been duly published in the Government Gazette; if not, what are the reasons that the amendment has not been implemented despite his repeated undertakings to do so; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Language Policy Framework for Public Higher Education Institutions (the Policy Framework) of 2020 does not discriminate against Afrikaans as one of our indigenous official languages. My department has consistently stated that the focus of the Policy Framework is on promotion of multilingualism and upliftment of the historically under-developed and previously disadvantaged indigenous languages as languages of communication and academia within our universities. The technicalities around the definition of ‘indigenous language’ as articulated in the Policy Framework has been duly acknowledged and are being addressed accordingly.
The objective of our very own policies is aligned with the Constitution, and we have championed equality of all official languages of the Republic. Furthermore, my department is mobilising sufficient resources to support the development of indigenous languages in universities. The consultative processes have been completed and the publication of the amended definition will be done in due course, most likely, in the first half of this year.
24 February 2023 - NW165
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In view of the 2021-22 Fishing Rights Allocation Process that seems fraught with errors, what (a) number of appeals were lodges against the outcome and (b) are the further relevant details ?
Reply:
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24 February 2023 - NW85
Chetty, Mr M to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
What are the details of the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year of manufacture, (d) cost and (e) purchase date o fall the official vehicles purchased for (i) her, (ii) the former Minister, (iii) the Deputy Minister and the (iv) former Deputy Minister of her department since 1 June 2019?
Reply:
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24 February 2023 - NW233
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether he will furnish Mrs V van Dyk with a copy of the new management agreement between Anolascore and the Business Rescue Practitioner, regarding the takeover of the management contract from Kernel Resources Proprietary Limited, owned by Mr Christopher and Mrs Nathiera Kimber, related to the West Coast Resources that is in business rescue at Koingnaas, where Government also apparently holds a 20% stake; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The mine is under Business rescue, which is administered in terms of the Companies Act, 2008.
Details of management agreement and all other related information can be obtained, in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, from the Business Rescue Practitionsers.
24 February 2023 - NW306
Msimang, Prof CT to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(1)Considering the context of the energy crisis in the Republic, what are the reasons that the Government remains committed to contracts that lock the Republic into providing electricity to (a) Botswana, (b) Namibia and (c) Mozambique; (2) what are the relevant details of the terms of the specified contracts; (3) whether, due to the impossibility of performance, there is the potential of reselling from the specified commitments due to the supervening impossibility of performance; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The contract between Eskom and Entities in Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique are commercial arrangements as part of regional trading. Details on the contracts can be best addressed by Eskom.
24 February 2023 - NW92
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
What are the details of the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year of manufacture, (d) cost and (e) purchase date of all the official vehicles purchased for (i) her, (ii) the former Minister, (iii) the Deputy Minister and the (iv) former Deputy Minister of her department since 1 June 2019?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
Response:
i) I have been informed by the Department that no official vehicles were procured for myself since 1 June 2019 to date.
ii) Details of vehicles purchased for former Ministers are reflected in the table below:
(a, b, c) Make, Model, Year Manufactured |
(d)Purchase Price |
(e)Date of Purchase |
Mercedes Benz GLE 350D (2017) |
R 1 228 001.98 |
19 June 2017 |
Toyota Land Cruiser 4,5D V8 (2017) (Vehicle transferred from the Department to the Department of Employment and Labour on 19 July 2019) |
R 1 263 986.17 |
20 June 2017 |
Lexus RX 350 (2013) ( Vehicle Transferred from the Department of Employment and Labour to the Department ) |
R 663 584.27 |
|
iii) No official vehicles were procured for Deputy Minister Kiviet since 1 June 2019 to date.
iv) Details of vehicles purchased for the former Deputy Ministers are reflected in the table below:
(a, b, c) Make, Model, Year Manufactured |
(d)Purchase Price |
(e)Date of Purchase |
Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Blue motion (2014) |
R 709 484.00 |
21 November 2014 |
BMW 535i (2015) |
R 681 423.34 |
01 January 2015 |
24 February 2023 - NW134
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
In light of the fact that electric geysers are usually the highest electricity consuming appliances in homes accounting for about 30% to 40% of electricity used, what are the full details of the (a) roll-out of solar geysers to date, (b) feedback on their effectiveness and (c) plans and timeframes of the roll-out of solar geysers going forward?
Reply:
The Department of Human Settlements received the Parliamentary question, reviewed it against its mandate and has determined that the best respondent is the Department of Minerals and Energy
24 February 2023 - NW22
Bryant, Mr D W to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
(1). Whether, following recent reported incidents of conflict between wild seals and humans at South African beaches, her department has identified any verifiable evidence, locally or internationally, linking high levels of domoic acid or any other toxins present in water along the South African coastline with unproved aggression in fur seals; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) what total number of unproved aggression from seals towards humans is her department aware of over the past 10 years; (3) whether there has been any identifiable increase in incidents of aggression from seals towards human in the past 10 years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether it is deemed necessary for her department to conduct any further assessment of seal behavior; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on what date(s) and (b) where will the assessment be conducted?
Reply:
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24 February 2023 - NW17
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(1)With regard to the takeover of the management contract from Kernel Resources Proprietary Limited, owned by Mr Christopher Kimber and Mrs Nathiera Kimber, related to West Coast Resources (WCR) that is in business rescue at Koingnaas, wherein Government also apparently holds a 20% stake, how did a certain person (name furnished) obtain the mine management contract with no track record; (2) whether he has found that the correct tender process was followed with the sale of the management contract, as prescribed by the Public Finance and Management Act, Act 1 of 1999; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether he has found that it is procedure to put such an opportunity up for tender when the Government is involved; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, on what date was this advertised and/or put on tender; (4) (a) which other companies submitted bids for the tender of the mine management contract and (b) what are the reasons that the specified companies were unsuccessful?
Reply:
1. The process of appointment of contractors is handled by the Business rescue Practitioners in terms of the Companies Act, 2008 and not the Department.
2. The process is outside the Department’s scope of mandate, and it is handled by the Business rescue practitioners.
3. The government is not involved in this process its privately conducted by the Business Rescue practitioners.
4(a) The Department is not involved in the bids for tenders as this is outside the Department’s scope of mandate.
(b) See (a) above.
24 February 2023 - NW145
Tambo, Mr S to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
(1)Whether his department conducted any inquiry into the recent allegations by Professor Sakhele Buhlungu, who has been a victim of an assassination attempt, regarding the fraudulent registration of 15 high-ranking politicians in postgraduate programmes at the University of Fort Hare; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether his department intends to conduct any such inquiry; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) Accordingly, the fraudulent registration of 15 high-ranking politicians in postgraduate programmes at the University of Fort Hare, which falls within the scope of matters to be investigated by the Special Investigating Unit SIU), will not be investigated by the Department. As per the Notice of the investigation (No.R.84) in the Government Gazette No 47199 of 5 August 2022 (attached), the SIU investigation will look into the maladministration in the affairs of the University’s Faculty of Public Administration in relation to the awarding of honours degrees; management of funds; and sourcing of public servants for study into various Faculty programmes by an individual for personal gain (Paragraph 2 in the Schedule).
(2) The Department will await the findings of the Special Investigating Unit.
24 February 2023 - NW214
Herron, Mr BN to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(1)Whether, following the Just Energy Transmission Programme’s (JETP) investment into the Republic and the announcement that a partnership has been formed between the Government and Cape Peninsula University of Technology with the intention of retraining workers who operated in coal powered plants to be able to operate in renewable replacements, his department has plans to replicate the project nationwide as we begin the transition in line with JETP’s standards; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) (a) what total number of employees have been successfully and/or projected to be retrained since the deal’s conception and (b) with one of three pillars in the JETP agreement being the coal renewable energy shift, how does his department intend to achieve this with the support of affected communities?
Reply:
This is partnership between Eskom and Cape Peninsula University of Technology. The details on the partnership can be best responded to by Eskom.
24 February 2023 - NW54
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
With regard to each project that was rejected as a preferred bidder in the Bid Window 6 of the Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme, (a) where was the project located, (b) what was the source of generation and (c) what were the detailed reasons for the rejection of the bid?
Reply:
With regard to (a), (b) and (c)
a) The projects were in Eastern and Western Cape supply areas.( Attached, see list))
b) 16 wind projects amounting up to the allocated 3200MW were not appointed.
c) The projects were not appointed because there was no grid capacity.
LIST OF AFFECTED ONSHORE WIND PROJECTS,
RENEWABLE ENERGY IPP PROCUREMENT BID WINDOW 6
Rank |
Bid ID |
Capacity (MW) |
Province |
Latitude |
Longitude |
1 |
RE_OW_0166_002 |
153.00 |
Northern Cape |
- 32.7181 |
20.7494 |
2 |
RE_OW_0166_001 |
140.00 |
Western Cape |
- 32.9756 |
20.6339 |
3 |
RE_OW_0052_020 |
238.00 |
Western Cape |
- 31.7542 |
22.3950 |
4 |
RE_OW_0052_021 |
238.00 |
Western Cape |
- 31.8103 |
22.4672 |
5 |
RE_OW_0052_022 |
238.00 |
Western Cape |
- 31.8942 |
22.4319 |
6 |
RE_OW_0165_003 |
240.00 |
Western Cape |
- 32.7639 |
20.8472 |
7 |
RE_OW_0165_004 |
240.00 |
Western Cape |
- 32.7294 |
21.0306 |
8 |
RE_OW_0165_006 |
240.00 |
Eastern Cape |
- 31.4881 |
26.3839 |
9 |
RE_OW_0026_003 |
123.90 |
Western Cape |
- 33.4884 |
19.2107 |
10 |
RE_OW_0037_013 |
140.00 |
Eastern Cape |
- 32.6862 |
28.2290 |
11 |
RE_OW_0166_006 |
140.00 |
Eastern Cape |
- 32.8144 |
25.9044 |
12 |
RE_OW_0165_005 |
212.40 |
Eastern Cape |
- 31.4531 |
26.4461 |
13 |
RE_OW_0035_004 |
205.80 |
Western Cape |
- 32.5025 |
22.4806 |
14 |
RE_OW_0035_005 |
205.80 |
Western Cape |
- 32.5025 |
22.4806 |
15 |
RE_OW_0037_018 |
225.00 |
Western Cape |
- 32.9604 |
22.6657 |
16 |
RE_OW_0037_017 |
162.00 |
Western Cape |
- 32.9077 |
22.6432 |
24 February 2023 - NW87
De Villiers, Mr JN to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
What are the details of the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year of manufacture, (d) cost and (e) purchase date of all the official vehicles purchased for (i) him, (ii) the former Minister, (iii) the Deputy Minister and the (iv) former Deputy Minister of his department since 1 June 2019?
Reply:
Minister |
Former Minister |
Deputy Minister |
Deputy Minister |
|
(a) |
(i) N/A |
(ii) N/A |
(iii) (a) BMW (b) BMW |
(ii) N/A |
(b) |
(i) N/A |
(i) N/A |
(ii) (a) X3 XDRIVE 20D (b) X3 XDRIVE 20D |
(i) N/A |
(c) |
(i) N/A |
(i) N/A |
(ii) (a) 2021 (b) 2021 |
(i) N/A |
(d) |
(i) N/A |
(i) N/A |
(ii) (a) R761 199.40 (b) R768 666.99 |
(i) N/A |
(e) |
(i) N/A |
(i) N/A |
(ii) (a)12/10/2021 (b)20/12/2021 |
(i) N/A |
24 February 2023 - NW178
Marawu, Ms TL to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What (a) total number of South Africans have lost their lives in China due to unnatural causes in the past three years and (b) has her department done to ensure families of the deceased receive justice?
Reply:
a) Six (6)
b) No action relevant to a search for justice was required. The department liaised with the affected families and assisted where required.
24 February 2023 - NW115
Zondo, Mr S S to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Whether his department has continued efforts to promote the integration of languages other than English to be considered as viable for usage as alternative languages of academia in institutions of higher learning; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Department’s language policy for higher education has over the years consistently promoted multilingualism at universities. This is applicable from the 2002 Language Policy for Higher Education and the revised Language Policy Framework for Public Higher Education Institutions published in 2020.
While these policies acknowledge the de facto dominance of English as the language of teaching and learning and research across universities and education, in general in South Africa, the policies require universities to adopt multilingual policies showing how official South African languages other than English are developed and promoted for wider usage within academia. The universities have language policies in place listing several indigenous languages they aim to develop for scholarship purposes. The selection of these languages is informed by their regional distribution – in other words, the prevalence of the language within a geographic area within which a university is operating. While government policies are clear on the imperative of multilingualism, the translation of these ideals into practice remains work in progress. The Department is working with the universities to see how best to speed up the scholarly development of indigenous languages to deliver the Constitutional mandate of ensuring parity of esteem between official South African languages.
24 February 2023 - NW18
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(1) Whether, with regard to the takeover of the management contract from Kernel Resources Proprietary Limited, owned by Mr Christopher Kimber and Mrs Nathiera Kimber, related to West Coast Resources (WCR) that is in business rescue at Koingnaas, wherein Government also apparently holds a 20% stake, (a) Main Street 1252 (PTY) Ltd, Reg no: 2014/064647/07, is a state-owned enterprise; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether Main Street 1252 (PTY) Ltd holds shares in WCR; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) who are the directors of Main Street 1252 (PTY) Ltd?
Reply:
- Main Street is not a state-owned entity, but a Special purpose vehicle created to hold shares that would eventually be transferred to the State
- Yes, it holds 20% shares
- Main street shares are held by De beers group Services and Kerspuy, Daryl Charles as active directors
24 February 2023 - NW412
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What total number of members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) that were arrested in each of the (a) 2019-20, (b) 2020-21, (c) 2021-22 and (d) 2022-23 financial years were involved in crime; (2) what number of the abovementioned number of SAPS members were arrested in each specified financial year for (a) stock theft, (b) farm murder, (c) cash- in transit heists and (d) kidnapping; (3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
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24 February 2023 - NW66
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(a) What total volume of diesel did (i) PetroSA and (ii) the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) procure for wholesale purposes in each month of 2022 and (b) in each case, (i) who did they purchase the diesel from, (ii) how much diesel was purchased, (iii) how much diesel was sold to Eskom and (iv) what markup did (aa) PetroSA and (bb) the SFF put on the diesel that was sold to Eskom?
Reply:
SFF Reply:
Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) never bought and/or sold diesel in 2022.
PetroSA Reply:
a) What total volume of diesel did
(i) PetroSA procure for wholesale purposes in each month of 2022
This is commercially sensitive information which cannot be disclosed in the public domain as it may end up in the hands of PetroSA’s competitors. This relates to PetroSA’s market share which is commercially sensitive information.
b) in each case, (i) who did they purchase the diesel from,
In terms of the confidentiality provisions contained in the agreements with the Suppliers, providing the information would be a breach of such confidentiality provisions.
(ii) how much diesel was purchased
See response in a) (i) above
(iii) how much diesel was sold to Eskom
As already alluded in a) (i) above, it is not in PetroSA’s interest to disclose information pertaining to its volumes as it is commercially sensitive information because it relates to PetroSA’s share in the market..
(iv) what markup did (aa) PetroSA put on the diesel that was sold to Eskom?
This is commercially sensitive information as it relates to PetroSA’s competitive margin in the market.
24 February 2023 - NW56
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
In the past six months, (a) what (i) overseas trips has he undertaken in his capacity as Minister or a representative of the Government and (ii) was the purpose of the specified trips and (b) has he found that the objectives were achieved?
Reply:
List of Minister’s trips in last 6 months (1 August 2022 until 31 January 2023)
(a)(i) |
(a)(ii) |
(b)(i) |
|
Date |
Country |
Purpose |
Achieved objectives |
31 August to 2 September 2022 |
Indonesia |
G20 Education Working Group and Minister’s Meetings |
Minister participated in the Education Minister's meeting held in Bali on 1September 2022. Ministers discussed the G20 education agenda under Indonesian Presidency namely, universal education, digital technology in education, solidarity and partnerships in education and future of work. The Ministers welcomed the Report and Compendium from the Education Working Group meeting on education strategies in 26 countries detailing more than 150 programs and best practices. The Minister held bilateral meetings with the i) UNESCO Assistant Director-general for Education, Ms Stefania Giannini to share updates regarding the Transformation Education Summit and South Africa’s participation thereof at this landmark event and updated each other on UNESCO work in the field of higher education. The Minister also met with the ii) Brazilian Minister of Education, HE Victor Godoy Beige and agreed on deepening cooperation with BRICS countries and agreed to renew the MOU focusing on skills development for green economy in the context of green energy and hydrogen research, exchange delegation of officials to visit each other's countries to study each other's systems and learn from each other. |
30 September to 8 October 2022 |
Japan |
The Minister undertook an official visit to Japan to participate in the 19th Annual Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum and bilateral engagements at the margins of the Forum. |
As part of Minister’s participation at the STS Forum, the Minister shared the platform with the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr Kishida in the opening plenary session of the Forum where he delivered a speech on the topic: “The World in 2022 - What do we need from Science”. At the margins of the Forum, Minister attended the following courtesy bilateral meetings with:
These meetings provided an opportunity to strengthen STI cooperation particularly with Japan and with the EU, the Netherlands, and Iran. |
19 to 21 October 2022 |
Senegal |
Official visit, to Senegal to participate in a consultative and planning meeting on Panafrika’s Postgraduate University for Policy studies in Africa |
Participation in the PanAfrika Postgraduate University for Policy Studies in Africa consultative meeting The Minister participated in the consultative and planning meeting of the PanAfrika Postgraduate University for Policy Studies in Africa on 21 October 2022. The consultative meeting was arranged by the Southern Africa Political Economy Series (SAPES) Trust in partnership with the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA). The purpose of the consultative and planning meeting was to mobilise resources and support for the PanAfrika University. The SAPES Trust was seeking support from partners for a Planning Grant for the Inception Phase of the project. The consultative and planning meeting seeks to come up with an organisational design for the university to make it a success and sustainable institution. Minister agreed to support the establishment of the PanAfrika University, given the need to strengthen the social science and humanities research in the continent, which is critical in solving Africa’s pressing challenges and unlocking Africa’s potential. A meeting with Prof Moussa Balde, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Senegal The Minister was able to hold a Ministerial bilateral meeting with his Senegalese counterpart, Prof Balde, who is the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The meeting allowed the two ministers to review the achievements of the cooperation since the signing of the bilateral agreement and to identify areas of opportunities that the two countries can jointly pursue as a mutual response to the socio-economic development challenges of the two countries. Visit the Cheick Anta Diop University. Minister Nzimande also visited Cheick Anta Diop University, which is one of the key Universities in Senegal that has been playing a critical role in the human capital development element of some of the key bilateral programmes. The meeting allowed for the identification of exchange programmes for students and lectures, especially in the areas the University is strong. |
19 November 2022 |
United Kingdom |
The Minister travelled to the UK as part of the Presidential entourage, on the King’s invitation. Minister Nzimande also attended to bilateral consultations with the UK counterparts on the STI and higher education cooperation matters. The Minister further advanced cooperation on hydrogen with the University of Teesside during the signing of an MoU with Stellenbosch University. |
Significantly the visit saw the re-signing of the MoU on STI with the UK government. These cooperation efforts advanced our science diplomacy with one of our long standing, traditional and historic partners, the UK. |
24 February 2023 - NW23
Bryant, Mr D W to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
(1) Whether, with reference to her recent trip to Antarctic, there is any collaboration between the South African Antarctic teams, scientists and those involved in Russian expeditions to Antarctica; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so; what is the extent to the collaboration and/or support; (2) whether her trip included discussions regarding the ongoing seabed prospecting by Russia, including extensive seismic blasting along the east of Antarctica; if not; why not, what are the relevant details ; (3) whether the refueling and servicing of Russian Antarctic-bound vessels by the Republic will be reconsidered, taking into account the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine; if not, why not; if so; what are the relevant details
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24 February 2023 - NW16
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether, with regard to the takeover of the management contract from Kernel Resources Proprietary Limited, owned by Mr Christopher Kimber and Mrs Nathiera Kimber, related to West Coast Resources (WCR) that is in business rescue at Koingnaas, wherein Government also apparently holds a 20% stake, he will provide Mrs V van Dyk with a copy of the (a) court order relating to the business rescue of WCR and (b) management contract between WCR and Kernel Resources Proprietary Limited; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Mine is under business rescue, which is administered in terms of the Companies Act, 2008. The requested documents can be duly obtained from the Business Rescue Practitioners.
24 February 2023 - NW38
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
What (a) is the visitor statistics for (i) day visitors and (ii) more than one day visitors in each month at the Tsitsikamma National Park for the past three financial years and since 1 April 2022, (b0 amount was (i) generated in each month, (ii) budgeted for maintenance and repairs and (iii) spent in each month and (c) are the details of the expenditure in each month?
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24 February 2023 - NW164
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
What measures have been offered as relief to the small-scale fishermen in the Western Cape who were prejudice due to the outcome of the small-scale allocation process being overturned by the Cape High Court
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24 February 2023 - NW68
Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)With reference to her reply to question 4648 on 21 December 2022, what were the relevant details of the brief to the security companies; (2) whether the specified security companies fulfilled the specified brief; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the reasons that they were paid; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what total amount was spent on (a) sheriff costs and (b) legal fees relating to Knoflokskraal?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
1. I have been informed by the Department that the relevant details of the brief to the security companies are as follows:
(a) The controlling of access so that the structures on the properties do not increase,
(b) No construction of new structures are allowed
(c) All half-done structures may be demolished and removed
(d) Patrolling of premises for day and night shift including weekends and public holidays
2. Yes, they fulfilled the specified brief and they are found to be in compliance.
(a) Not applicable as they fulfilled their brief.
(b) They were paid as they fulfilled their mandate of controlling access to the premises for the period, in compliance with the implementation of the containment order at Knofloskraal.
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(a) The total amount spent on Sheriff Costs is R 2 543 00, 00
(b) The Total amount spent on legal fees is R 537 240, 00
24 February 2023 - NW24
Bryant, Mr D W to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
(1). With reference to her reply to question 3509 on 14 October 2022, what (a) steps will she be taking to protect threatened baboon sub-populations in KwaZulu-Natal from extinction and (b) has she found to be prevailing circumstances that let to the impending extinction of baboon sub-population in KwaZulu-Natal; (2) whether she intends ti raise the impending extinction of baboon sub-populations with the relevant Minister of Executive Council in KwaZulu-Natal; if not, why not; if so; on what date; (3) On what date is it envisaged that the SA National Parks will publish its Draft Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan ?
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23 February 2023 - NW90
Faber, Mr WF to ask the Minister of Police
What are the details of the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year of manufacture, (d) cost and (e) purchase date of all the official vehicles purchased for (i) him, (ii) the former Minister, (iii) the Deputy Minister of his department since 1 June 2019?
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23 February 2023 - NW171
Pambo, Mr V to ask the Minister of Police
Whether he has been advised of the tension between the Crime Combating and Investigation Division and the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation in the nine provinces; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) is the nature of this dispute and what (b) steps has he taken to resolve it ?
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23 February 2023 - NW160
Majozi, Ms Z to ask the Minister of Police
What (a) steps does he intend to take in respect of cross-border crimes taking place in KwaZulu-Natal, where vehicles are stolen and taken across the border and (b) is the reason why the Commissioner of Police is not deploying the National Intervention Unit to deal with the situation?
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23 February 2023 - NW182
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the promotion of 11 364 members of the SA Police Service from 1 April 2022, what total number of the specified members are (a) black, (b) white, (c) brown and (d) Indian; What total number of (a) black, (b) white, (c) brown and (d) Indian members were promoted in each relevant rank; What was the initial rank in each case; What number of the total number of members are (a) men and (b) women?
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22 February 2023 - NW124
Ngcobo, Mr SL to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Considering that her department in partnership with the University of South Africa has trained nearly 44 000 teachers in computer skills, (a) what additional training will teachers receive to equip them for an education system geared towards the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and (b) how will her department ensure that training focusing on the 4IR does not worsen the disparity between teachers in urban schools and teachers in rural schools?
Reply:
a) The Department of Basic Education (DBE) does not have any information/data on the training of 44 000 educators that has been conducted by UNISA. This Department has over the past year covered extensive ground in ensuring that high quality teacher development opportunities are provided to teachers across all the nine (09) provinces in key areas such as the following:
- Integration of ICT in Teaching and Learning for Foundation Phase Teachers; and
- Skills for a changing world in collaboration with the Teacher Union Collaboration (TUC); and
- Coding and Robotics.
b) The Department plans to continue to upskill teachers through the above offering of the above programmes by 2030, prioritizing the teachers in the lower quintiles especially the teachers in rural areas. DBE working with other government departments will continue to address the connectivity and infrastructure for 4IR for teaching and learning.
22 February 2023 - NW183
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What sum total of cases of the theft of corpses (a) in the (i) 2019-20, (ii) 2020-21 and (iii) 2021-22 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2022 have been reported; (2) what number of the sum total of theft in each specified financial year and time period occurred (a) at state mortuaries, (b) at private enterprises and (c) elsewhere?
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22 February 2023 - NW135
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
In light of the fact that under Bid Window 6 Eskom did not have any grid capacity to connect any of the proposed onshore wind projects, and with regard to his undertaking that he was engaging with Eskom to find ways around these grid challenges, what are the details of (a) how he has engaged with the challenges and (b) the plans and time frames to rectify the issues?
Reply:
a) The engagements between Eskom and DMRE have culminated into a revised framework that seeks to mitigate the challenges as arisen with Bid Window 6 procurement that led to contracting less Mega Watts than been anticipated.
b) The upcoming Bid window 7 will apply this new framework designed to mitigate against grid constrains to achieve optimal sourcing of additional Mega Watts into the grid.
22 February 2023 - NW350
Siwisa, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, in light of the infrastructure of Relebogile High School in Khutsong, Merafong Municipality in Gauteng, that has been affected by sinkholes which put the lives of persons on the premises in danger, her department has requested any further assessment of the premises; if not, why not; if so, what (a) is the extent of the sinkholes and (b) plans have been put in place to relocate the learners, educators and support staff to other premises to avoid any loss of life?
Reply:
The question has been referred to the Gauteng Department of education and a response will be provided as soon as it is received.
22 February 2023 - NW131
Msimang, Prof CT to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether, in view of the fact that a draft Integrated Energy Plan has been in the works since 2016, he will furnish Prof C T Msimang with the reasons for the delay in implementing section 6 of the National Energy Act, Act 34 of 2008; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) must reflect sector plans i.e Electricity Master Plan (EMP), Gas Master Plan (GMP) and Liquid Fuels Master Plan (LFMP). For this reason, sector plans are currently being developed and will inform the IEP. Once sector plans are complete, work to bring section 6 of the Act into operation will commence with developing the Integrated Energy Plan.
22 February 2023 - NW181
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What (a) is the total backlog of toxicological reports at the laboratories currently, (b) is the total number of reports that have been outstanding for (i) 1-5 years, (ii) 5-8 years, (iii) 8-9 years, (iv) 9-10 years and (v) more than 10 years, (c) are the reasons for the specified backlog and (d) how does he intend to eradicate the backlog; (2) whether his department intends to establish public-private partnerships to assist the State in conducting toxicology tests in order to reduce the significant backlog; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) (a) Total backlog for FCLs is 35 776 tests (CPT, JHB and PTA labs
(b) Outstanding reports:
(i) 1-5 years = 11 948
(ii) 5-8 years=3 391
(iii) 8-9 years= 2 158
(iv) 9-10 years = 1 749
(v) more than 10 years = 2555
(c) Backlogs were cause by, amongst others:
● old laboratory equipment that constantly broke down.
● Insufficient goods and services
● Delays in procurement
● Shortage of skilled staff
The nature of the samples that must be tested, and the volume of new samples and a high incidence of urgent requests. There normally are multiple samples per case, thus one case can consist of blood, urine, stomach content, liver, bile and a drug which all linked to one body.
Additionally the import of Certified Reference Materials to confirm and quantify controlled substances, is a very lengthy process which delays laboratory testing.
(d) The NHLS is streamlining activities in this discipline and the focus is on improving productivity to reduce the backlog.
(2) The backlog developed since the National Department of Health did not have the expertise and resources to effectively address the backlog. The laboratories have now been transferred from the NDOH to the NHLS given the efficiency of the NHLS as a specialised laboratory service. NHLS is leveraging its resources and expertise to turn things around and strives to address the backlog.
Public private partnership is a legislated process which requires a defined procurement approach which requires Treasury approval. The NHLS will explore amongst others the possibility of a public private partnership.
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22 February 2023 - NW137
Buthelezi, Mr EM to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether his department, considering the difficulties surrounding electricity generation in the Republic, is considering a possible entry of Independent Power Producers to provide the services and assist the overwhelmed Eskom in electricity generation; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what enabling measures will his department implement to ensure a regulatory environment that promotes adequate safety standards, healthy competition, strong anti-exploitation laws and robust oversight?
Reply:
The Independent Power Producers are already generating and supplying energy into the South African grid. They carry their operations in line with the prevailing regulatory mechanism.
22 February 2023 - NW186
Engelbrecht, Mr J to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
What are the details of the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year of manufacture, (d) cost and (e) purchase date of all the official vehicles purchased for (i) him and (ii) the former Minister and (iii) the Deputy Ministers and the (iv) former Deputy Ministers of his department since 1 June 2019?
Reply:
No vehicles were purchased since 1 June 2019.
22 February 2023 - NW140
Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Health
What are the reasons that the seven-year lease of the Exxaro building for his department amounts to R144,7 million more than the lease agreement that was signed by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs for the same building for the same period?
Reply:
The procurement of the seven-year lease building was done by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. However, the National Department of Health has four times the staff compared to those of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The square meterage that was required by the Department of Cooperate Governance and Traditional Affairs was far less compared to the one that was required by the National Department of Health due to the size of the Department. The rental price of the building is based on the required size of the square meterage.
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22 February 2023 - NW323
Marais, Ms P to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether her department intends intervening under the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic, 1996, to ensure that more schools are built across all provinces; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Under the Accelerated School Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI programme), the Department of Basic Eduction identified 331 schools made entirely of inappropriate materials. By February 2023, the Department has already replaced 315 of these schools. The balance will be completed in 2023/24.
2. The various Provincial Departments of Education prepare annual asset management plans where infrastructure needs are defined. In 2022/23, the target was to complete 38 new schools. By December 2022, 16 of such schools had already reached Practical Completion. In 2022/23, the target was to construct 1094 additional classrooms. By December 2022, this target was exceeded with 1154 new classrooms constructed.
3. Over-crowding in schools is a major challenge. The Minister of Basic Education and the Minister of Finance are negotiating the extension of the School Infrastructure Backlog Grant beyond 2023/24. One of the focus areas will be to address over-crowding. Following the address on the budget, more details of the planned approach will be defined.
22 February 2023 - NW162
Tafeni, Ms N to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What are the reasons that matric results are released as late as mid-January, thereby increasing anxiety amongst learners who may have failed and those hoping to get into tertiary institutions?
Reply:
The release of the NSC results has been moved to the third week of January, due to the late closure of the academic year in the last three years. In the last three years, schools have closed around 15 December, so as to allow for schools to catch-up on the loss of teaching time emanating from COVID-19.
The later release date was also prompted by the Quality Assurance Council, Umalusi, requesting additional time to conduct its quality assurance processes so that the accuracy and credibility of the results are not undermined.
The Department of Basic Education needs atleast six weeks from the last examination date to conduct the following critical processes:
(a) The marking of the 9.8 million scripts which uses schools as marking centres and therefore cannot commence long before schools have closed.
(b) The capture of the 15 million marks on the Integrated Examination Computer System (IECS) requires at least 14 days.
(c) The processing of examination irregularities.,
(d) The standardisation of the subject results by Umalusi.
(e) The processing, resulting of the candidate data and verification of the data by Umalusi.
(f) Preparation of reports for the Ministerial release
The later release date of the examination results was done in consultation with Universities South Africa (USAf), the body that represents all higher education institutions and therefore no candidate would have been disadvantaged by the later release date.
Attached is the 2022 NSC Management Plan, which provides the detailed activities and sub-activities and the time frame leading to the release of NSC Results.
For the 2023 NSC examinations, a meeting will be convened with Umalusi, USAf, Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Provincial Education Departments (PEDs), so as to arrive at a release date that suits all institutions concerned, and also that is most suitable for candidates.
22 February 2023 - NW132
Msimang, Prof CT to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether, with the unexpected breakdowns which further reduce generation capacity in this time of crisis, his department has implemented plans to increase and improve the monitoring of generation units in order to mitigate potential future breakdowns; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The monitoring of generation units is an operation matter that falls within the purview of the Eskom. The reports on plant performance are regularly tabled at the National Crisis Committee wherein we participate.
22 February 2023 - NW148
Chirwa-Mpungose, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Health
What steps has he taken to ensure that the new information system that is in place at the O R Tambo Memorial Hospital does not inconvenience patients, especially the elderly, who have lodged grievances regarding the wait in long queues for their files?
Reply:
The Patient Information System implemented in OR Tambo Memorial Hospitals is owned and implemented by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Gauteng Provinces adopted the Modernisation Strategy aimed at improving the overall public services. “Gauteng health services will be modernized through effective management of information systems and the development and implementation of e-health strategies towards creating a paperless environment. The implementation of the new Patient Information Systems was to replace the two legacy systems used in the Gauteng facilities, being Medicom 2X and PAAB, the two systems were implemented in early 2000 and were no longer supported by their Original Software Manufacture (OSM).
The implementation of the system was expected to create queues only in the first two weeks of transitioning from the old system to the new system. This was due to data being migrated (data clean-up, data verification, data crossmatch, and data validation) from the old systems to the newly implemented system. To mitigate this expected issue, a change and adoption team was made available to the hospital to interact with patients while waiting in the queues and provided details on the new system and its benefits. The above intervention allowed the hospital to stabilise the system and transition from the old to the new system.
The hospital has a complaint and complement system in place which are monitored regularly. Based on the records for this system such complaints as per the question has not been recorded. The hospital also monitor patient waiting time for retrieval of files and this waiting time is within the benchmark waiting time of 30 minutes
Elderly patients have their own queues and should they come for a follow-up visit with a booking at the hospital, the files are retrieved the day before the booking. This significantly decrease waiting time for the retrieval of files at the administration.
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22 February 2023 - NW139
Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Health
What are the (a) reasons for including Thaba Tshwane in tender specifications for the new Department of Health Headquarters and (b) benefits of the location for providing efficient and effective public services?
Reply:
a) The Thaba Tshwane building had enough space to accommodate the staff of the National Department of Health. And it was complying to all requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
b) The location of the building is not affecting the mission of the National Department of Health. The compliance of the building to OHS Act brings back the focus of the health staff, it is assisting the National Department of Health to put more focus on measures that can assist the provincial health departments to improve the health status through the prevention of illness, disease and the promotion of healthy lifestyles, and to consistently improve the health care delivery system by focusing on access, equity, efficiency, quality and sustainability.
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22 February 2023 - NW133
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
What are the full details of the (a) progress made regarding the (i) 13 additional projects under Bid Window 5 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) and (ii) preferred bidders appointed under Bid Window 6 of the REIPPP that he announced in December 2022 and (b) appointment processes of the bidders?
Reply:
(a)
i) The 13 additional projects which signed project agreements in December 2022 are preparing for Commercial Close, which is planned to take place no later than end of March 2023 which will then lead to construction.
ii) BW 6 Projects announced on the 8th of December 2022, are preparing for signing Project Agreements no later than April 2023, which will then followed by Commercial Close which will lead to construction.
(b)
The process of appointing Preferred Bidders is as follows:
The bidders submit their proposals in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP), as issued by the Department.
Preferred Bidders then emerge from a competitive evaluation process specified in the RFP. The criteria include inter-alia, price, economic development, technical compliance and legal compliance.
22 February 2023 - NW123
Ngcobo, Mr SL to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What measures has her department put in place to address the (a) employment of fewer graduates to curb teacher salaries that increase at a faster rate than the budget of her department and (b) looming retirement of 17 300 teachers in 2029 which constitutes 49% of teachers who are 50 years old and above?
Reply:
a. Determination of salary increases in the public sector is a centralised process undertaken through the Public Sector Coordination Bargaining Council (PSCBC) with the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) leading the negotiations on behalf of government. Therefore, the teachers get salary increases as part of the rest of the public service. Budgeting for salary increases and other improvements in conditions of service is also centralised allocated at National Treasury to departments and entities. The process to increase the number of posts in schools is informed by a number of factors; chief amongst them being the increase in the number of learners and introduction of curriculum reforms that require additional teachers. The Department has in this regard approached Cabinet to request support to add about 16 000 educator posts in schools focusing on the reduction of teacher learner ratios both in public ordinary schools and special schools; and address additional needs due to curriculum reforms. Cabinet has since referred the request to the Minister’s Committee on the Budget (MINCOMBUD) to process.
b. As was indicated previously, the average overall attrition rate of teachers in public schools ranges between 3%-5%, which is relatively low by international standards; and thus, suggests a high retention rate overall. The Department, through its internal analysis and collaborative research with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and partners, such as ReSEP-Stellenbosch University, has taken note of the high retirement wave in the next 10 or more years; and working closely with the latter to address this concern.
The research into the retirement of South African teachers was also done by ReSEP-Stellenbosch University, which acknowledged that South Africa's universities appear prepared to deal with the retirement of teachers, and that university output is on a sound trajectory, and should be able to deal with a demand for a larger workforce.
In addition, and in anticipation of the injection of a high number of new entrants into the system, the Department will intensify the roll-out of a comprehensive induction programme. In short, the programme provides holistic support to new teachers, covering not only personal development, but professional and social support. This induction programme will ensure a smooth assimilation of young teachers into the system.