Questions and Replies
28 February 2023 - NW96
Khakhau, Ms KL to ask the Minister of Tourism
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:
(i) Minister Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu
(2021 -2023) Has continued to use vehicle purchased by the Department.
(ii) Former Minister Mmamoloko ‘Nkensani’ Kubayi
1 June 2019 – 2020 |
2020-2021 |
|
a) Make |
VOLVO BASED IN CAPETOWN |
VOLVO BASED IN PRETORIA |
b) Model |
XC60 D4 AWD G/T INSCRIPTION |
XC60 D4 AWD G/T INSCRIPTION |
c) Year of manufacture |
2020 |
2020 |
d) Cost |
R700 000.00 |
R700 000.00 |
e) Purchase date |
2020/12/07 |
2020/12/07 |
(iii) Deputy Minister Fish Amos Mahlalela
1 June 2019 – 2020 |
2020-2021 |
|
a) Make |
MERCEDES-BENZ BASED IN CAPETOWN |
AUDI Q7 BASED IN PRETORIA |
b) Model |
MERCEDES-BENZ E350 |
AUDI Q7 SUV |
c) Year of manufacture |
2015 |
2015 |
d) Cost |
R762 443.00 |
R878 700.00 |
e) Purchase date |
2015/03/18 |
2015/02/04 |
iv) Deputy Minister Fish Amos Mahlalela (June 2019-2021)
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
|
a) Make |
VOLVO XC D4 BASED IN CAPETOWN |
VOLVO XC D4 BASED IN PRETORIA |
b) Model |
XC40 D4-AWD G/T Momentum |
XC40 D4-AWD G/T Momentum |
c) Year of manufacture |
2021 |
2021 |
d) Cost |
R700 000.00 |
R700 000.00 |
e) Purchase date |
2021/03/24 |
2021/03/24 |
28 February 2023 - NW102
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What are the details of the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year of manufacture, (d) cost and (e) Procured date of all the official vehicles purchased for (i) her, (ii) the former Minister, (iii) the Deputy Ministers and the (iv) former Deputy Ministers of her department since 1 June 2019?
Reply:
(a),(b),(c),(d) (i) Minister : No vehicles were purchased since 1 June 2019,
(ii) There has only been one Minister since 1 June 2019.
(iii) Deputy Minister Skwatsha: None.
Deputy Minister Capa: None
(iv) Deputy Minister Dlamini: None.
28 February 2023 - NW33
Roos, Mr AC to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What (a) is the total number of mobile units that (i) his department had from 1 April 2022 to 30 September 2022 and (ii) were fully operational, (b) percentage was deployed in accordance with planned day-to-day schedules and (c) is the total number of (i) applications received and (ii) schools visited by the specified mobile units?
Reply:
(a)(i) In the period requested, the department had a total of 110 mobile units from 01 April 2022 to 30 September 2022. The breakdown per province is as follows:
Province |
Number of Mobile Units |
No of Units with Accident/ Mechanical Breakdown |
Remaining Total Number of Mobile Unit |
Eastern Cape |
15 |
1 |
14 |
Free State |
10 |
1 |
9 |
Gauteng |
9 |
0 |
9 |
Kwazulu Natal |
14 |
0 |
14 |
Limpopo |
13 |
0 |
13 |
Mpumalanga |
11 |
0 |
11 |
Northern Cape |
10 |
0 |
10 |
North West |
11 |
0 |
10 |
Western Cape |
13 |
1 |
13 |
Head Office (Special Projects) |
4 |
0 |
4 |
TOTAL |
110 |
3 |
107 |
(a)(ii) Out of one hundred and ten (110) mobile units, one hundred and seven (107) were fully operational. The three (3) mobile units allocated to Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Free State respectively are not fully operational due to mechanical breakdown challenges as the units belong to an old fleet procured in FY 2005/06 and some of the units were previously involved in accidents.
(b) A total of 107/110 mobile units were deployed during the reporting period with planned day to day schedules. This averages a total of 95% of the total units deployed on day to day schedules to close the gaps where there is no DHA footprint and render services in remote rural areas.
During the above reporting period 464 areas/visiting points were visited by mobile units as per day to day schedules in terms of DHA Hybrid Access Model. A further 46 areas were visited during Ministerial service delivery outreach programmes in Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West to promote early birth registration and Smart ID card products.
(c)(i) The total number of one hundred and eleven thousand nine hundred and sixteen (111 916) smart ID cards applications were collected by mobile units of which contributes to 8,44% of the national total applications collected on mobile units. A further, four thousand eight hundred and eighty-six (4 886) passport applications were collected by mobile units during the reporting period.
(c)(ii) A total number of two thousand two hundred and eight (2 208) schools were visited by mobile units during the above period in different provinces.
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28 February 2023 - NW19
Van Minnen, Ms BM to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Since 2020, what (a) progress has been made with each of the three trade unions at Eskom, namely (i) the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, (ii) the National Union of Mineworkers and (iii) Solidarity, regarding the unbundling of Eskom into three separate subsidiaries and (b)(i) total number of engagements have taken place and (ii) with whom?
Reply:
According to the information received from Eskom
(a)(i)(ii)(iii)
Post the announcement by the President of South Africa to unbundle Eskom, Eskom concluded the Eskom Restructuring Consultative Framework (“RCF Agreement”) with NUM, NUMSA and Solidarity dated 20 April 2021. The framework also gave way to a Restructuring Consultative Forum (RCF), whose purpose is to consult with all the representative trade unions namely; NUM, NUMSA and Solidarity (collectively referred to “the trade unions”) on how Eskom intends to deal with the Transmission division’s employees during the separation.
(b)(i)
The first meeting was convened on 25 May 2021, and we have subsequently convened an additional 13 meetings since then.
(b)(ii)
In principle, the trade unions appear to be against the unbundling of Eskom.
To date, we have already had two disputes. At the last steering committee meeting held on 9 February 2023, the trade unions resolved to suspend the RCF and engage directly with the Group Executive Human Resources (GE HR), whom they consider as the custodian of this process.
In terms of our Recognition Agreement and RCF Agreement, the unions reserve the right to engage with the GEHR. Eskom will be prioritising such an engagement to determine the way forward.
Both Eskom and government will continue to engage the unions to provide both clarity and reassurances, where required.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Jacky Molisane PJ Gordhan, MP
Acting Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
28 February 2023 - NW57
Faber, Mr WF to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Given that e-tolls had failed after the Government was warned upfront and even failed to generate half of the operating cost in the past few years, and noting that e-tolls will be scrapped in 2023 whilst the South African taxpayer has to pay for another failed project in the midst of a countrywide energy crisis that needs billions of rands to keep the lights on, (a) how will the Government pay back the outstanding debt of the more than R20 billion e-toll fiasco that was created by the Gauteng provincial government and (b) who will be held accountable for this; (2) given that it has come to light that the Government undertook to start with a R23,7 billion bailout and absorb the R47 billion e-tolls debt that accumulated from non-payment, (a) where will the additional money for the e-toll mess be sourced from, (b) who will bear the brunt of it and (c) from which budgets will it be sourced?
Reply:
1 (a) As the honourable member may be aware, following the announcement by the Minister of Finance on the future of (e-toll) on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Scheme during the 2022/23 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Vote, Government undertook to deactivate the e-tolls billing system before end of 2022/23 with both the National Treasury and Gauteng Provincial Government contributing towards the remaining debt for the remaining concession period.
(b) With regards to the outstanding R20 Billion, the Gauteng Provincial Government has agreed to contribute 30% to settling SANRAL's debt and interest obligations, while national government will cover the entire 70% of the debt.
2. (a) The National Treasury and the Gauteng provincial Government shall make a joint contribution towards the settlement of the e-toll debt as was announce by the Minister of Finance.
(b) it is anticipated that National Treasury will bear the bulk of the costs (70%).
(c) Funds to be sourced from both the National and Provincial Budgets.
28 February 2023 - NW98
Hinana, Mr N to ask the Minister of Transport
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:
The Department of Transport procured the following vehicle(s) since 1 June 2019:
Make |
Model |
Year Manufacture |
Cost |
Purchase Date |
Official |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
(e) |
|
BMW |
5 Series Sedan |
2022 |
R 748 624.04 |
27/01/2022 |
Current Minister |
No other vehicles were procured during this period for the previous Minister, the current Deputy Minister or the previous Deputy Minister
28 February 2023 - NW88
De Villiers, Mr JN to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
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:
i) No vehicle was purchased for the Minister since 1 June 2019.
ii) No vehicle was purchased for the former Minister since 1 June 2019.
iii) The following vehicle was purchased for the Deputy Minister (a) make: BMW (b) model: 520d (c) year of manufacture: 2019 (d) cost: R668 000 (e) purchase date: 19 December 2019.
iv) No vehicle was purchased for the former Deputy Minister of the department since 1 June 2019.
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28 February 2023 - NW91
Faber, Mr WF to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
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. NW 94E
Reply:
i) Table below display the vehicle information for Minister Pravin Gordhan
a) Make |
b) Model |
(d) Cost |
(e) Purchase date |
Audi |
A6 2.0 TDI S Tronic Audi A6 |
R 783 909,98 |
2021/03/19 |
ii) Minister Pravin Gordhan has been the only Minister since 1 June 2019.
iii) Table below display the Vehicle information for Deputy Minister Phumulo Masualle.
a) Make |
(b) Model |
(d) Cost |
(e) Purchase date |
Audi |
A6 2.0 TDI S Tronic Audi A6 |
R 783 909,98 |
2021/03/19 |
iv) Deputy Minister Phumulo Masualle has been the Deputy Minister since 01 June 2019.
The car of the former Minister in Tshwane is also currently used when there is the need and equally the one in Cape Town is still being used. No new car was purchased for the Minister in Cape Town.
The former Minister and Deputy Minister were no longer in office on/from 1 June 2019.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Jacky Molisane P J Gordhan, MP
Acting Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
28 February 2023 - NW71
Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Transport
What are the relevant details of the financial information on the Rustenburg Rapid Transport (RRT) project in terms of the: (a) Total capital expenditure cost of the RRT project from inception to 31 January 2023 (b) Operational expenditure cost from 1 August 2022 to 31 January 2023 (c) Legal costs incurred including the mediation process with taxi operators and local businesses (d) Total income derived from ticket sales from 1 August 2022 to 31 January 2023 (e) Total number of paying passengers transported since 1 August 2022?
Reply:
a) Total capital expenditure (inception – 31 January 2023)
(i) R 3 740 828 637.09, the Rustenburg Local Municipality (RLM) has built 24km of concrete Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes on 2 corridors and the CBD including upgrading of mixed traffic lanes and services, 105km of Non- Motorised Transport (NMT) routes, traffic signals, depot, 10 buses, Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system, Automated Public Transport Management Systems (APTMS), institutional and consultation costs for infrastructure design and project management since construction started in 2012.
b) Operational expenditure (1 August 2022 – 31 January 2023)
(ii) R 33 544 618.45, which are direct and indirect operating costs for the services since inception for the Bus Operating Company (BOC).
c) some of the legal costs relating to rezoning amount to just under R 2 million. The negotiations with the taxi industry were paid as part of the industry transition process. The industry transition did not have any mediation process but there was a team of consultants appointed to advise and represent the taxi industry in the negotiations.
d) Total income from ticket sales (1 August 2022 – 31 January 2023)
(i) R 723 433.70
e) Total number of passengers (1 August 2022 – 31 January 2023)
(i) 43 643 passengers transported with a daily average of 2600
28 February 2023 - NW72
Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether, with reference to the Rustenburg Rapid Transport (RRT) project and in light of the change of scope of the specified project, he will furnish Mrs C Phillips with a copy of the minutes of the meetings held to discuss and approve the change of scope of the project to include the use of minibus taxis on the main route as opposed to the original plan that provided only for taxis on the feeder routes; if not, why not; if so, by what date; (2) considering that at present approximately 70% of the fleet of the Rustenburg Local Municipality which is needed for service delivery cannot be used due to mechanical failures, how will the taxis be maintained; (3) (a) how will the RTT project be funded and (b) who will fund the ongoing RRT operation?
Reply:
1. The change in the operational model was presented to National Department of Transport (NDoT) during a meeting held between NDoT and Rustenburg Local Municipality (RLM) on 31 May 2022. During 2022 the availability of low-entry buses in South Africa became a challenge and an interim alternative was put in place to ensure operations could commence on routes in Phase 1A. Further information on this meeting can be provided if required.
2. Maintenance of all mini-bus taxis serving YARONA is managed by the Integrated Public Transport Operations Company (the IPTOC) appointed by the RLM for the Yarona Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) services on a ring-fenced basis in accordance with the provisions of the National Land Transport Act and the Public Transport Network Grant Conditions. These vehicles are subject to scheduled maintenance as required under the agreement with the IPTOC. The RLM monitors and manages the IPTOC as provided for under the agreement.
3. (a) The RTT project is co-funded by the RLM and the Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG). The RLM partially funds the project through accrued fare revenue. The PTNG consists of 2 components:
(i) Network Operations Component: The grant-component concerned with ensuring passengers/patrons are sufficiently served and the accessibility of the service.
(ii) Network Infrastructure Component: The grant-component concerned with the implementation of the physical infrastructure required to operate, such as dedicated bus lanes, shelters, accessible information displays, route designs etc.
(b) The ongoing RRT project will similarly be funded jointly by the RLM and PTNG.
28 February 2023 - NW51
Winkler-Lidgett, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Tourism
What (a) is the current status of various international airlines with regard to flying to the Republic post COVID-19, (b) engagements has she had with international airlines and (c) are the tangible outcomes of the specified engagements in increasing international arrivals?
Reply:
a) What is the current status of various international airlines with regard to flying to the Republic post COVID-19
A significant number of airlines have restored their pre-Covid route networks within the Airports Company South Africa’s (ACSA) network. The restoration of International traffic continues to grow thus having a positive impact on the recovery at OR Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. Currently, a total of 44 international airlines are operating scheduled services at ACSA airports.
International air capacity is recovering positively compared to domestic supply. Supply for the next 12 months is 80% of the pre-pandemic supply overall, however, it is important to note the uneven recovery with the Middle East almost fully recovered while Asia and Australasia are just over half of the 2019 level of seats available to South Africa.
Fares are up across most of South Africa’s direct routes as fewer options are currently available to travellers. Most of South Africa’s key markets are serviced by one or two airlines which makes our destination a difficult seller’s market with consumers with limited alternatives available. Critical to improving the present recovery will be to defend the airlines already active in 2022 and creating incentives to attract new routes, or increased frequencies on existing route.
Some of the key priority markets i.e., Brazil, India, Canada, Japan, and Russia have no direct airlift. In addition, Nigeria, Germany, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, and China are currently serviced by one airline, and adding airlines will have an impact on pricing and therefore arrivals and spend in South Africa from those markets.
b) What engagements has she had with international airlines
SA Tourism is now a registered member of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) which is the leading representative airline organisation within Southern Africa, working together with leaders of the aviation industry and senior public and government officials on policy, regulatory, planning, operational, safety, security and financial matters affecting the overall profitability of the airlines and their continued sustainability.
There has also been improved engagement opportunities with international airlines through the various Air Access committees i.e., Cape Town Air Access, Durban Direct Air Access and Gauteng Air Access where the teams formulate possible incentive programmes for reducing operational costs.
Furthermore, SA Tourism in collaboration with provincial air access structures participates at the annual Routes World, an event that bring together airlines, airports, aviation stakeholders and destinations from across the world to build air services and global economic growth. The event provides a platform for conversations between senior network planners that will define the industry's global future. South Africa uses the platform as an an opportunity to entice airline route planners and positions SA as destination of choice as one of the key destinations for their future route network.
c) What are the tangible outcomes of the specified engagements in increasing international arrivals?
Some of the notable outcomes include the following:
- Following lengthy discussions, SA Tourism and Emirates Airlines concluded a collaborative MOU. The MOU is aimed at unlocking airlift opportunities to increase arrivals from key source markets including the markets where there is no direct access. Emirates Airlines have increased frequencies to Cape Town and will be increasing frequencies to Johannesburg in March bringing the number of flights to 42 a week in order to get close to pre pandemic levels.
- In collaboration with air access partners from the Airports Company of South Africa, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, the Gauteng Tourism Authority, to Cape Town Tourism and WESGRO, Air Belgium launched a two-times-a-week service between Brussels, Johannesburg and Cape Town, effective from 14th September 2022.
- United Airlines restarted the Newark – Cape Town route much from 5 June 2022, with three flights a week with the added intention to increase frequencies as well.
- Qatar Airways MOU is at advanced stage and scheduled to be signed at Meetings Africa 2023).
- Furthermore, there are a few airlines who have chosen to operate on a seasonal calendar (6months) while assessing the situation with a view to maximise their frequencies.
- From the identified pipeline, we’ve received commitment from Latam in South America and Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong who will resume their flights by Quarter 4 of 2023.
- Air China's new direct flight from Beijing to Johannesburg.
27 February 2023 - NW40
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What are the (i) reasons and (ii) causes for the shortage of fuel at each airport and (b) on what dates were there fuel shortages in each month (i) in the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2022?
Reply:
OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
a) Reasons (i) and Causes (ii):
- ORTIA receives the bulk (approximately 70%) of its fuel from the Natref (inland refinery) via a pipeline, and the remaining 30% from Durban via rail.
- The fuel from Durban, that is railed to ORTIA, is fully imported, as there is no longer any refining of jet fuel in Durban
- The fuel is supplied primarily by the oil majors that operate in S Africa.
- The fuel is stored in storage tanks at the bulk storage facility at the airport, and delivered to aircraft via a fuel hydrant system reticulated from the storage facility to the apron parking stands.
- The fuel storage facility, into plane fuel service, operation and maintenance is operated by a service provider appointed by ACSA, in this case a JV consortium of the oil majors.
- The main causes of fuel challenges are delays in crude imports, delays in refined jet fuel product, damage to rail infrastructure, and technical issues in the fuel storage facility and/or hydrant system.
- Over the last few years South Africa has also lost significant jet fuel refining capacity (from five refineries to one), which means there is more reliance on import fuel than was previously the case.
- There is neither strategic stock nor significant buffer stock of jet fuel held in the country, which means the supply of jet fuel operates largely on a just in time system (with only about five days buffer stock held at the airport storage tanks).
- The above situation also implies that airlines need to provide accurate forecasts of their activities so that suppliers are able to place orders on time.
b) Incidents and reasons of fuel issues
- There were no fuel issues or significant fuel challenges between 2019 and March 2022.
- During March 2022, there was a delay in the import of crude oil, which resulted in the Natref refinery not having sufficient raw product to refine jet fuel. This did not have any significant impact on operations as there was sufficient buffer stock of refined product. However, it did reduce the levels the buffer stock which is normally maintained at about five days, to below this level. This situation would have normalised itself once the full crude oil imports were re-instated.
- During the latter part of April 2022, the floods in KZN resulted in damage to rail infrastructure which meant the 30% supply of fuel to ORT was shut off. At the same time air traffic movements was starting to recover at a much faster rate (post COVID recovery), this increased demand, together with already lower stock holding levels resulted in the initial fuel shortage experienced. This situation was fully mitigated by the end of May 2022.
- The other significant fuel related disruption occurred on the 28th December 2022. This was due to a failure of a valve on the fuel hydrant system which locked in a closed position. This resulted in no fuel being supplied via the hydrant for two hours at the start of operations, resulting in 41 flights being delayed in the morning, and then a compounded impact of aircraft delays for the entire day until the backlog was cleared.
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CTIA)
a) Reasons (i) and Causes (ii)
- There is a single refinery in Cape Town which is not fully operational at the moment, meaning that almost 100% of jet fuel into CTIA is imported.
- This fuel is transported from the refinery to the airport storage tanks via road tankers, and then via the airport fuel hydrant system into plane.
- A similar operational and contracting arrangement exists in CTIA as in ORTIA.
- Most of the Oil majors supply fuel at CTIA but are mostly reliant on the single refinery for supply (which supply is currently being imported).
- Fuel challenges are mainly as a result of delayed shipments, reduced number of road trucks from the refinery, or fuel being contaminated or out of spec whilst in storage at the refinery. Incidents and reasons for fuel issues
b) Incidents
- There were no significant fuel issues between 2019 and September 2022 at CIA
- Between 30 September and 7th October 2022, a shipment of fuel to the refinery was delayed, and due to the limited buffer stock, this impacted on supply to airlines.
Other Airports
There were no significant incidents of fuel shortages at other airports.
27 February 2023 - NW39
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) On what date were taxi drivers informed that passenger pick-up points would change to the first floor parking area at the O R Tambo International Airport, (b) how was the specified change communicated to (i) taxi drivers and (ii) passengers, (aa) initially and (bb) on an on-going basis, (c) how is it monitored to ensure that passengers are picked up only at the designated area and (d) what are the penalties for taxi drivers that transgress the specified pick-up change?
Reply:
(a) On what date were taxi drivers informed that passenger pick-up points would change to the first floor parking area at the O R Tambo International Airport, (b) how was the specified change communicated to (i) taxi drivers and (ii) passengers, (aa) initially and (bb) on an on-going basis,
1. Relocation of Public Transport
The frontage roads optimisation project was conceptualised in compliance with the security mandate that seeks to minimise and prevent any unlawful interference to civil aviation as stipulated in Annex 17, International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and National Airport Security Program (NASP). The roadway optimisation seeks to address:
- The unlawful act against the safety of civil aviation, including acts of sabotage and malicious damage, and the placing of bombs and other explosive devices or substances in airports, aircraft, baggage, cargo or mail. Any other act of unlawful interference, including armed attacks at airports, acts directed toward off-airport personnel, facilities or vehicles, and acts that have the potential to develop into a threat to international civil aviation
- Traffic congestion
- Prevent touting and harassment of passengers
It is against this background that ACSA embarked on the relocation of public transport services (e-hailing (Uber & Bolt), Shuttle services and Meter Taxi operators) from the frontage roadways to Parkade 2 South Level 2 (phase 1). Phase 2 entails the installation of access control to the roadways.
Various consultations took place prior to implementation with various stakeholders which included their senior management and representatives whereby all stakeholders understood and supported the implementation of the project.
The meetings took place as follows:
Date |
Stakeholder |
Representative |
21 February 2022 |
Shuttles Services |
Deputy Chairperson Mr C Kgasu, EXCO Member: Mr Allen Rapasi, Secretary Mr J Mnisi Treasure Mr P Molala Chairperson: Mr J Sokoti as the, EXCO member: Mr S Mabala, EXCO member: Mr A Lekalakala. |
04 March 2022 |
Uber |
Gauteng Operational Manager: Mr Amile Ndlovu |
04 March 2022 |
Bolt |
Gauteng Acting Manager: Mr Siphiwo Soga |
04 March 2022 |
ORTACC (Meter Taxi) |
EXCO member: Mr L Sithukga, Deputy Chairperson: Mr. T Mashego Chairperson: Mr S Rikhotso Secretary: Mr K Chiloane Deputy Secretary Mr J Manotoane |
10 February 2022 |
Local Airport Security Committee (LASC) |
All law enforcement agencies and airport stakeholder associations including Metro Police and SAPS |
Following the consultation above, the implementation was effective the 01st July 2022, noting that the consultations started in February 2022.
Pre - implementation and on-going basis, the following broader communication and awareness were / are circulated on various platforms and executed as follows:
- Messages on the passenger terminal PA system
- Messages on the advertising, retail and information screens within the terminal
- Messages and stands on the notice stands on level 2
- Passenger information counters / desk (restricted and landside)
- Public Transport Information counters / desk (restricted and landside)
- Passenger Information Agents – floor monitoring
- Messages on social media
- Passenger that do not get to Parkade 2 South Level 2, are redirected by airport authorised taxi operators and airport security positioned on the arrival lower roadway
- E-hailing app updated with Parkade 2 South Level 2 as collection and drop off points; and
- Media statement
ACSA is on a continuous basis improving signage and other communication platforms to enhance passenger experience through our airports. The company is also engaging public transport operators on a bi-weekly basis to determine the effectiveness of the initiative and continuous improvement.
(c) How is it monitored to ensure that passengers are picked up only at the designated area
The monitoring and assurance that passengers are picked up at designated area is conducted by Passenger Services Agents inside the terminal (monitoring and walking the terminal floors and occupying the information counters located at International and domestic arrivals) and they are supported by security guards stationed outside of the terminal patrolling the roadways.
(d) What are the penalties for taxi drivers that transgress the specified pick-up change?
ACSA has not imposed any penalties to the operators as the collaboration and open communication have proven to be effective in making sure that there is compliance to company requirements.
27 February 2023 - NW216
Groenewald, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, in light of section 121 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003 (MFMA) requiring all municipalities to table their annual reports to their respective municipal councils by 31 January every year, or request an extension from their provincial Members of the Executive Council (MECs); she and/or her department must be provided with reports of any municipalities that failed to table their reports by 31 January 2023; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) which municipalities failed to table their reports, (b) what were the reasons for non-compliance, (c) did the specified municipalities timeously apply for extensions to the respective MECs and (d) which municipalities that failed to table their reports by 31 January, also failed to apply for extensions to their respective MEC’s; (2) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
The information required by the Honourable Member is not within the purview of the Departments of Cooperative Governance and/or Traditional Affairs but that of Department of Finance.
It is recommended that this question be directed to the Minister of Finance.
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.
27 February 2023 - NW156
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether he can furnish Mrs N J Nolutshungu with a progress report on the state of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) in terms of the (a) total number of cases that were finalised and paid out in 2022 and (b)(i) number of cases that are still to be paid out and (ii) the total value thereof; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether all the cases that the RAF has been taken to court by claimants have been settled; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what amount is needed by the RAF to settle all outstanding claims? NW161E
Reply:
(1) The Road Accident Fund (RAF) (a) has finalised and paid a total of 179 349 claims for the period 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 (b)(i) as at 10 February 2023 a total of 50 133 claims must still be paid out; and (ii) The total value of claims that are still to be paid out was R15 billion as of 10 Feb 2023. These are payments that are requested but not yet paid, which will be paid once all essential internal validations have been performed to ensure a valid and complying payment. This is also subject to availability of cash resources.
(2) not all the cases where the claimant has served summons on the RAF have been settled as at 31 January 2023 a total of 335 017 claims were in various pre-litigation and litigation stages;
335 017 cases at various stages of litigation. Not all cases can be settled, because most of the claims are overstated and lawyer’s gain more, the further a matter is dragged i.e., positive link between the time it takes to settle a claim and the costs.
(3) The value of claims which are yet to be settled is quantified as part of the claims administration process. The process considers validations & verifications and quantum determination. It is only after these processes are finalized that an estimate of the value of a claim is determined. However, at this point the RNYP is R15 billion. The liability was at R28 billion at the end of 2020/2022 financial year.
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 - 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
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 - 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 - 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.
3
(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 - 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 - 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 - 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?
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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 - 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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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?
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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.
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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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 - 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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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?
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The question has been referred to the Gauteng Department of education and a response will be provided as soon as it is received.