Questions and Replies

Reply:

1. No, the department did not procure a new vehicle for the Minister after her appointment on 31 March 2017.
2. No, the Minister did not inherit an existing vehicle.

Reply:

Auditing process in relation to the total amount spent, amongst others, refer to in this parliamentary question is still under away, once the auditing process and all other process has been completed, the amount spent, will be submitted to Parliament as part of the Annual Reports, which will be tabled in Parliament.

Reply:

a) The Department of Communications (DoC) spent R958 689.84 on a business briefing held on 26 May 2016 which was organised by the newspaper in question.

b) The entities in the DoC portfolio did not spend on promotional events organised by the newspaper in question since 1 May 2014.

Reply:

(1) No, the MDDA has not outsourced its stakeholder engagement function. However, when specialist skills or in-house capacity limitations require the services of an external service provider, specific activities may be outsourced with a defined scope of activities and time period. The only activity that falls within the stakeholder engagement function that has been outsourced is a pilot outreach/media literacy campaign that will be held in two provinces which has been awarded to Hummingbird Media.

   (a) The contract to Hummingbird Media was awarded in April 2017.

   (b) The cost of the pilot campaign is R485 000.00

   (c) The Chairperson of the Board signed the approval memorandum requesting the services of Hummingbird for the pilot campaign as, in the absence of a CEO, the Board was overseeing activities in the Agency in a caretaker role until the Ministry of Communications seconded an Acting CEO to the MDDA.

(2) Yes, Hummingbird Media has been previously awarded one contract from the MDDA.

(a) The previous contract awarded to Hummingbird Media covered facilitation of the MDDA strategic planning in September 2016 and input into the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan for 2017/2018 – 2019/2020.

(b) The contract amount was R325 400.00.

(c) The contract was approved by the Acting CEO, Ms Thembelihle Sibeko.

(3) Yes, Hummingbird Media has used limited MDDA office facilities for the current pilot outreach/media literacy campaign.

(a) While a member of Hummingbird Media worked for a total of four days from the MDDA offices contacting stakeholders for the outreach planning process, she did not use MDDA facilities as phone calls to stakeholders were made using her cellphone.

(b) The same member of Hummingbird Media worked for a total of four days from the MDDA offices contacting stakeholders for the outreach planning process as the close liaison with the MDDA ensured that all stakeholders were covered.

Reply:

(1) Yes

The issues of internal disciplinary processes and/or investigations is sub judice, therefore the FPB is not in a better position to release details in relation to (a)(b) at this stage.

(c) The investigations are at an advance stage

(d) The employee has consented to pre-dismissal arbitration and application has been lodged with the CCMA.

(2) Yes, with effect from 17 March 2017 pending the outcome of the disciplinary process.

(a) The details of the employee in relation to suspension cannot be disclosed as the matter is sub judice.

(b) Yes, they were receiving salaries.

(3) (a) Yes

(b) No, as the imployee has since resigned from the FPB following an agreement of mutual separation.

(4) The FPB has reached a mutual separation agreement.

Reply:

(a) GCIS had not procured any services or made any payment to the Decolonisation Foundation during the 2016/17 Financial Year.

Reply:

(1) The person has resigned from the FPB.

(a) The person resigned on 8 April 2017 and is currently handing over and concluding projects relating to the Annual Report.

(b) The resignation was due to professional reasons.

(2) No.

(3) No. (a) She used to serve on the MDDA Board. (b) Yes. (c) payment for serves rendered are made in terms of the revenant prescript.

(4) Yes, the person has been shortlisted to serve on the Council of ICASA and recommended by the National Assembly.

Reply:

Yes, the official has been suspended.

a) The official was suspended on 17 March 2017.

b) The official is facing various charges of alleged misconduct, details of which are still confidential pending finalisation of the disciplinary processes. The suspension was to enable the Board to conduct an investigation on allegations of misconduct.

c) Mr Mmberegeni Dzebu.

d) The Council requested the then Minister of Communications to second an official to act as the CEO. Mr Dzebu was found to be a suitable person.

Reply:

No	Organisation	(a) Amount Outstanding	(b) Period	(c) Reason and payment dates
(i)	SAMRO (SA Music Rights Organisation)	R14,546,580-00	April 2017	This is based on March 2017 revenue. Payment of SAMRO is scheduled for the 3rd Quarter of the 2017/18 F/Y.
(ii)	SAMPRA (SA Music Performance Rights Association) and IMPRA (Independent Music Performance Rights Association)	R52,751,160-73	March 2014	Both societies have not agreed on the percentage split of the amount based on the play history reports SABC has generated. Then a decision was made that both societies must submit their repertoires lists to SABC for final verification which SABC agreed on the due date of the end of May 2017. Both societies have submitted the repetoires list for the verification process which is still ongoing. Once all is completed and agreed upon by all parties the payment will be made to the societies.
(iii)	AIRCO (Association of Independent Record Companies)	R2,800,000-00	October 2016 -  April 2017	TV division is awaiting invoices from AIRCO for October 2016 – March 2017. Payments are scheduled from May 2017 onwards.
(iv)	RISA (Recording Industry of South Africa)	R2,400,000-00	January 2017 – April 2017	A payment of R19.8m was made at the end of December 2016. Payment is scheduled for the 3rd Quarter of the 2017/18 F/Y.
(v)	CAPASSO (Composers, Authors and Publishers Association)	R3,000,000-00	February 2017 – April 2017	February and March payments have been submitted for payment and are dependent on funds availability. Payment is scheduled for the 3rd Quarter of the 2017/18 F/Y.

Reply:

1) Yes.

2)  No, the MDDA staff members were not required to put in extra hours to cover hours lost due to staff shortages to ensure that the entity’s mandate was fulfilled. However, it is understood that due to the vacancy rate, some staff members were required to take on extra duties during normal working hours.

3) Staff members were given a choice to take leave or to take cash in lieu of leave to assist in compensating for the extra workload due to the vacancies.

  (a) A total of 17 staff members opted to not take leave and to receive cash in lieu of leave.

  (b) The professional designations were Programme Managers, Project Officers and Administration staff.

4) No, the MDDA did not re-allocate the lost leave days.

(a) The lost leave days were not reallocated as the staff had been given the option for cash in lieu for the lost leave days.

(b) The affected staff were given cash in lieu for the lost leave days. All affected staff received the cash in lieu for the lost leave days in April 2017.

5) The latest organogram is attached herewith as Annexure A

 

Reply:

No, the Department of Communications has not paid any performance bonuses.

 

Reply:

(1) Yes, since from 17 March 2017.

(2) (a)(b) the FPB conducts benchmarking studies in different jurisdictions and the work on the Online Regulation Policy was a culmination of such studies.

Reply:

(1) Yes

(a) The law does not prohibit any person from serving on more than one Board of the entities reporting to the Minister of Communications.

(b) (i) Ms Khanyisile Kweyama

    (ii) Brand South Africa Board and the interim SABC Board.

    (iii) Serving a three-year term at Brand South Africa and six months at the SABC interim Board.      

    (iv) payment for services rendered were in line with the required prescript

(2) Yes.

Reply:

1. (a) and (b) The Chairperson of the Board of the Media Development and Development Agency (MDDA) has neither (a) acted on behalf of the CEO; nor (b) acted as the CEO of the MDDA in each of the past five financial years.

In the absence of the CEO between 1 March 2017 and 9 May 2017, the Board took a resolution, in the Board meeting of 01 March 2017, that the Chairperson of the Board is to assume the caretaker role over the existing management structure.

After the resignation of the CEO on the 28 February 2017, the Board requested the Minister of Communications via letter dated 2 March 2017 and at the bi-lateral meeting on 5 March 2017 for a secondment from the Department of Communications for an Acting CEO. After a further request to the newly appointed Minister of Communications, Mr Donald Liphoko was seconded to the MDDA as Acting CEO effective from 8 May 2017.

2. The position of CEO has been vacant since 28 February 2017.

3. (a) and (b) This is not applicable as, as stated above, the Chairperson of the Board was not acting as CEO of the MDDA. She therefore has only received compensation as Chairperson and not as CEO.

4. No, the position of the CEO will not be filled by end of Q1 of 2017/2018 as the MDDA currently does not have a quorating Board. The recruitment process has commenced which will be approved by a quorating Board.

Reply:

(a)

(1) Ms Yolisa Phahle;

(2) Ms Renee Williams;

(3) Ms Nomazotsho Memani;

(4) Ms Khumbudzo Phophi Ntshavheni; and

(5) Ms Khumbudzo Phophi

The following members were coopted as additional members to the advisory body:

(1) Ms Aitheli Makhwanya (National Film and Video Foundation)

(2) Lindiwe Ndebele Koka (Department of Arts and Culture)

(3) Dr Anneline Chetty (Department of Trade and Industry)

(4) Mr Zamokwakhe Dlamini (Department of Science and Technology)

(5) Ms Mamedupe Kgatshe (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa)

(6) Ms Fikile Hlongwane (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa)

(7) Mr Regardt Gouws (Films and Publication Board)

 

(b) (i) (ii)

(i) The advisory body members were appointed on 8 October 2015.

(ii) They were appointed in terms of section 38 of the Broadcasting Act of 1999. This process was guided by the following requirements: The South African Broadcast Production Body shall comprise six (6) members appointed by the Minister representing government; the regulator; industry; civil society; consumer groups and organised labour with proven experience and expertise in content creation and development, production, marketing, distribution, acquisition, policy and regulation, technologies, intellectual property, cyber security and any other skills required in the content industry.

Reply:

Yes, the official has been suspended.

(a) The official was suspended on 17 March 2017.

(b) The official is facing various charges of alleged misconduct, details of which are still confidential pending finalisation of the disciplinary processes.The suspension. was to enable the Board to conduct an investigation on allegations of misconduct.

(c) Mr Mmberegeni Dzebu.

d) The Council requested the then Minister of Communications to second an official to act as the CEO. Mr Dzebu was found to be a suitable person.

 

Reply:

The amount spent during the financial year 2016-2017 will be made available when the auditing process on the figures has been completed.

Reply:

The Interim Board has been directed to review the governance framework and the related policies, the effectiveness of controls and systems as well as the alignment of policies with the work of the SABC. The outcome thereof will inform the kind and extent of the interventions to implement the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on the SABC Inquiry.

The appointment of a permanent Board with the requisite skills will also strengthen good corporate governance and compliance. The Board will be expected to report to the Minister on a quarterly basis on the progress thereof.

Reply:

(1)(2)(3) This matter is one of the many matters we are looking into at the Ministry of Communications.

Reply:

Training conducted	Training provider	1(a) No of days	1(b) Dates of training	1(c) Breakdown of schedule	2(a)(i) rental costs	2(a)(ii) total costs	2(c) training duration	3(a) people trained	3(b) venue training
Content Development	SASJA/SAASTA	2 days	19 - 20 February 2016	Science journalism training / reporting	Held as SAASTA training venue. No cost incurred	R184 000	2 days	N/A	N/A
Governance	WITS University	2015 academic year	2015 academic year – phased sessions	Advanced radio certificate and station advisory mentoring service	Held at the WITS University. No cost incurred	R674 300	2015 academic year	5 persons per station for the 3 stations	WITS Radio Academy and on site
Grantee Orientation	MDDA	3 days	30, 31 March and 1 April 2016	MDDA Programs Accountability and reporting Stakeholder and support programs Capacity building and skills development Marketing and advertising	R471 345	R707 000	3 days	N/A	N/A

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

1. 

(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) MDDA supported projects only account for the grant funds allocated by the Agency in each financial year.

(i) and (ii) The MDDA conducted a sample survey in 2016 in order to assess advertising support by the various municipalities across the country. There are plans to extend this survey to monitor and evaluate government support to all MDDA supported projects.

(iii) (aa) The survey covered currently and previously funded MDDA projects and did not focus on any specific financial year in which  MDDA projects were funded.

(iii) (bb) The amount spent on advertising by municipalities during 2016 in community and small commercial media, as ascertained through the sample survey, is shown in the pie chart below.

105 broadcast projects and 49 small commercial projects were asked to participate by returning answered questionnaire to the MDDA. Only 39 projects returned the questionnaire. (22 broadcast and 17 small commercial). 115 projects did not return the questionnaire.

2. The MDDA liaises closely with the Broadcast Unit in the Department of Communications in order to avoid any double dipping and to enhance support for applicants who have submitted requests to both institutions. Currently, the MDDA has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Communications for the allocation of R20 million from the SABC for the roll out of digital broadcast equipment to 13 community radio stations that have requested support from the department. The MDDA also works closely with the GCIS in order to lobby for adspend support for the sector. The MDDA has not yet directly engaged with other government departments but lobbies support through various platforms and outreach activities.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

1. The report was forwarded to the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services to implement the recommendations from the investigation.

2. The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa is implementing the recommendations accordingly.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

1. The investigation into the procurement process for government sponsored Set Top Boxes was commissioned by the Department of Communications and not the National Treasury. The report on the investigation was shared with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services and the concerned party, Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) for implementation. The intention was to receive an update from USAASA on the implementation of the recommendations and submit a comprehensive report to both the Portfolio Committee of Communications and of Telecommunications and Postal Services.
2. We are not aware of excerpts from the report being published on the departmental website.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

a) The three service providers, namely Leratadima Marketing Solutions, CZ Electronics and Bua Africa have separately declared a dispute for arbitration. So far only Leratadima Marketing Solutions has filed its claim in the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa. USAASA has not yet received claims of the other two service providers.

b) Leratadima Marketing Solutions claim is in two parts. In the first part it seeks an order declaring that USAASA is liable to pay Leratadima Marketing Solutions for variation in the foreign exchange rate, which occurred during the subsistence of the Purchase Order which Leratadima was executing. The second part relates to what Leratadima says is a consequential loss which it has suffered as a result of suspension of production.

c) USAASA is not contractually liable to the service providers to pay for the variance in the exchange rate. Insofar as the claim for consequential loss is concerned, the Supply and Delivery Agreements with service providers stipulate that neither party shall be liable for the special or consequential damages suffered by the other party arising out of the Agreement howsoever arising.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

As I mentioned before “together with the SABC management we have resolved to delink the TV license requirement from the STB subsidy registration process”. No mention was made of a decision to waive the legal obligation of the television set owners to buy the required TV licence.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

Minister Faith Muthambi

• 2014 BMW X5 XDrive 3.0D R926 310.00 (reached 120 000 km)
• 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee R862 838.00
• 2016 BMW X5 XDrive 3.0D R1 064 628.00  (Replacement for BMW X5 XDrive acquired in 2014 in line with Ministerial Handbook)

Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

• 2014 Audi A8 3.0TDI Quattro (demo vehicle) R852 041.00
• 2014 Audi Q7 4.2TDI V8 R882 250.00

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

1. 

(a) (i) The number of new projects supported by the MDDA:

(aa) 12 in 2011/12,

(bb) 21 in 2012/13,

(cc) 19 in 2013/14,

(dd) 2 in 2014/15 and

(ee) 23 in 2015/16.

(1)

(a) (ii) The number of established projects supported and strengthened by the MDDA):

(aa) 20 in 2011/12,

(bb) 16 in 2012/13,

(cc) 17 in 2013/14,

(dd) 6 in 2014/15 and

(ee) 27 in 2015/16.

(1)

(b) The amount of the MDDA’s budget allocated in each case in each of the

(aa) 2011-12,

(bb) 2012/13,

(cc) 2013/14,

(dd) 2014/15 and

(ee) 2015/16 financial years is detailed in the table below:

	(b) (aa) 2011-2012	(b) (bb) 2012- 2013	(b) (cc) 2013-2014	(b) (dd) 2014-2015	(b) (ee)2015-2016
NEW	Radio Mafisa – (R 478 285.96	Hweletsa Hope FM - R1 871 739.00	Radio Kaapse Punt - R 1 478 946.75	Mamre News – R 498 381.00	Isajonisi Youth Radio – R 1 688 720.22
	COSATU – R1 103 156.76	Malamulele Community Radio - R 1 907 926.00	Revival FM - R 1 591 961.80	Ledig Sun – R 479 130.32	Maruleng Community Radio – R 1 706 511.74
	Namakwa Assoc – R1 026 571.29	NCRF Limpopo - R 150 000.00	Motsile Community Radio - R 1 523 886.07		Mpumalanga East Community Radio – R1 674 640.42
	Greater Tzaneen Community Radio – R1 087 902.40	Greater Tzaneen Community Radio - R 642 882.00	Greater Giyani Community Radio - R 1 506 972.50		Nqubeko Community Radio NPC – R1 440 678.40
	Greater Middelburg – R1 119 570.95	Mash FM - R 1 452 302.94	Lephalale Community Radio - R 1 578 221.80		Madibogo Community Radio – R1 910 877.74
	Kurara FM – R1 575 946.59	Nkomazi FM - R 1 618 801.80	Tshepo Ya Sechaba FM - R 1 577 801.80		Kgatleng Community Radio – R1 562 368.54
	Tshwane CTV – R 997 500.00	Kangala Community Radio - R 1 262 301.80	Haraambe Youth Network - R 150 000.00		Bagaka FM – R1 494 720.80
	ECDC for ECCTV Initaitive – R 360 600.00	Nquthu Community Radio - R 1 531 497.16	KZN Capital Community Radio - R 1 571 534.89		Lekoa Community Radio – R1 427 222.46
	Zenzele News – R 504 091.00	KZN Community Radio Forum - R 150 000.00	LA FM - 107.1 MHz - R 1 578 221.80		Ngqushwa FM – R 2 199 911.00
	Zithethele News on the Go – R 841 400.00	Youth Media Movement - R 594 500.00	Koepel Stereo - R 1 283 738.39		Hope FM – R 1 676 984.99
	Eastern Cape Women Magazine – R1 314 600.00	Radio Mafisa - R 348 285.96	Mozolo FM - R 1 595 801.80		Elgin FM – R 1 846 632.00
	Lisithia Project Management/Kgalakgadi News – R 109 848.00	Village FM - R1 085 400.00	Stafrica Voluntary Association – Nongoma FM - R 1 358 882.61		Ikuthani FM – R 1 932 773.40
		Aganang Community Radio - R 850 000.00	Mmabatho FM - R 1 482 104.98		Mogale FM – R1 736 687.36
		Naledi Community Radio - R 1 279 612.48	The Eye News - Batlabine Foundation - R 485 300.00		The Youth Voice – R821 700.00
		Izwi Lethemba Christian Community Radio - R 1 957 737.16	Inqubo Yabantu Abancinci - R 498 500.00		Ulwazi – R850 000.00
		Sekhukhune Community Television - R 291 500.00	Township Times- R 700 000.00		Loxion News – R750 000.00
		East High College of Excellence - R 500 000.00	Rise ‘n Shine – R 700 100.00		Arise and Shine – R619 251.00
		Rise ‘n Shine Disability Magazine - R 523 400.00	Mmaiseng News – R 700 000.00		SMME News - R793 500.00
		This Ability Newspaper - R 498 600.00	Religious News – R 700 000.00		Xplore Magazine - R1 232 600.00
		ZA Difference - R 499 569.96			Elitsha News - R776 800.00
		Asenze Youth Development Initiative - R 500 830.00			Nhlalala News - R696 000.00
					Community News - R663 244.00
					Youth Mate News - R606 950.00
STRENGTHENING	Vukani FM – R 792 457.89	Botlokwa Community Radio	Satyagraha – in Pursuit of Truth - Ghandi Development Trust - R 572 800.00	Indonsakusa Community Radio – R 1 777 511.74	Mafikeng FM – R1 904 206.42
	Motheo FM – R 891 150.80	Witbank / Emalahleni FM - R 500 000.00	Radio Namakwaland - R 499 838.70	Sekhukhune Community Radio – R 1 675 511.74	UMgungundlovu Community Radio – R1 562 582.20
	Zisize Educational Dev – R 760 256.62	Star FM - R 500 000.00	Kanyamazane Community Radio - R 500 000.00	Kumkani FM – R 1 645 090.46	Radio Riverside – R512 200.00
	Aganang Community Radio – R 371 200.00	Radio Khwezi - R 498 584.00	Media Training Centre for Health - R 500 000.00	Phetoho News – R 350 000.00	Inkonjane Community Radio – R 805 200.00
	Takalani Community Radio – R422 400.00	Die Horison - R 627 293.00	NCRF Mpumalanga Hub - R150 000.00	Kuruman Chronicle – R 350 000.00	Greater Giyani Community Radio – R755 200.00
	Rhodes Music Radio – R345 400.00	Metro News - R 719 760.00	NCRF Gauteng Hub - R 150 000.00	Bushbuckridge News – R 350 000.00	Mohodi FM – R581 200.00
	Move to the Music – R 416 250.00	Phetoho News - R 782 560.00	Africa! Ignite - R 575 600.00		Radio KC – R861 638.32
	Zebediela Community Radio – R 553 600.00	Nkangala Informer – R 677 400.00	Umthombo Wo Lwazi Youth Services - R 100 000.00		Makhado FM – R 563 200.00
	Radio Turf – R 504 900.00	Kuruman Chronicle - R 655 100.00	Greater Alex Today - R 492 400.00		The Voice of Community (Ermelo CR) – R1 872 155.98
	Satyagraha – R 887 400.00	Nkomazi Observer - R 829 200.00	Seipone Sa Sechaba - R 471 400.00		VUT FM – R951 900.00
	Africa Ignite – R 953 110.00	Inhloso Yesizwe News - R 777 700.00	Siyathuthuka FM - R 912 216.00		Ekhephini CR – R 825 200.00
	Amandla Publishers – R 381 500.00	Ikhwezi News - R 350 040.00	Youth Empowerment Network - Eldos FM - R 243 098.40		Poort ‘n Mams FM – R2 160 600.00
	Proudly Manenburg – R 100 000.00	Puisano News - R 685 120.00	Northwest on Sunday – R 490 000.00		Cape Town Television – R1 772 500.00
	Motsosakgang News – R 649 895.80	Masilonyana News - R 350 015.00	Impact 24/7 – R 490 000.00		Dizindaba News – R888 200.00
	Ikhwezi News – R 442 812.64	Mmegadikgang District News - R 350 015.000	Treasure Magazine – R 490 000.00		Ngoho News – R811 120.00
	Mmegadikgang District News – R 560 145.00	Fabuleux Magazine - R 150 000.00	Fabuleux Magazine – R979 535.04		Ezakwazulu News – R746 000.00
	Chalkline – R 584 540.00		Gulova Comic Magazine – R 489 999.96		Khanyisa News – R1 081 248.00
	Bushbuckridge News – R 703 519.52				Puisano News - R680 880.00
	Coal City News –R 366 600.00				Eastern Cape Women’s Magazine - R807 000.00
	Seipone News – R390 000.00				Inqubo Yabantu Abancinci - R530 242.00
					Nkomazi Observer - R603 800.00
					Mmaiseng News - R626 600.00
					Religious News - R615 600.00
					Die Horison News - R615 299.28
					Children Resource Centre - R760 594.04
					Metro News - R436 800.00
					InhlosoYesizwe - R430 200.00

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) (a)

(i) The vacancy rate has been decreasing steadily over the past two quarters of the financial year as a result of the focus being placed on appointing people to, in particular, critical posts. With the number of positions that have been filled from 1 January 2017, including that of Risk Specialist, Internal Audit Officer and Communications Officer, the vacancy rate is currently 35%.

(ii)  The vacant positions are Chief Executive Officer; Executive Secretary; Chief Financial Officer; Internal Audit Manager; HR Corporate Manager; Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation Director; Project Director; Knowledge Management Coordinator; Research and Capacity Building Manager; Legal and Compliance Officer; Human Resources Officer; and Digital Media Coordinator.

1. (b)

The MDDA had held off the appointment of executive positions, filling them in an acting capacity, to enable the incoming CEO to be part of the interview and appointment process. However, with the recent resignation of the newly appointed CEO, the priority is to fill key executive positions, to be followed by management positions and then junior staff. Candidates for the HR Corporate Manager have been interviewed and the MDDA is in the process of making an offer to the preferred candidate. The CEO position is expected to be filled by the end of the first quarter of 2017/2018 financial year.  The recruitment process for the other key executive, management and junior positions is currently underway with all positions to be filled by the end of quarter one of the 2017/2018 financial year.

2. (a)

The new organogram was drawn up to align it with capacity requirements of the MDDA strategy going forward and in response to challenges in the media industry, as well as meeting the need to reposition MDDA internally to become a knowledge-based organisation.  Executive positions, such as Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation Director and functional positions, such as Digital Media Coordinator, have been included to meet this need.  

2. (b)

The two new positions, an additional Supply Chain Officer will assist with compliance, and the Travelling and Logistic Coordinator will assist with planning around travelling and managing stakeholder events and training sessions. This increased the personnel budget by R616 000.

                                                                                                

(2) (c) The new organogram will be fully implemented from 1 April 2017.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

a) No, the department did not procure any services from Mr M Manyi. However, he was appointed as the Special Advisor to the Minister in 2016.

b) No

c) No

d) No

i) Not applicable.

ii) Not applicable.

iii) Not applicable.

iv) Not applicable.

v) Not applicable.

vi) Not applicable.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(1)

(a) Budget was R286 500.00

(b)(i) A proposal was submitted to the Research and Development unit according to the MDDA funding criteria and guidelines.

(b)(ii) The project proposal was submitted to the MDDA Board meeting held on 29 May 2013 for adjudication according to section 14(b) of the MDDA Act of 2002.

(c) Proposals are submitted according to the MDDA funding criteria and guidelines. Once the proposal has been received, the relevant unit prepares a submission for consideration and adjudication by the MDDA Board as provided in section 14 (b) of the MDDA Act of 2002. The Board makes the final decision to either approve or reject a project proposal.

(d) Name of the service provider is Chumani TS Networks.

(e) Total value of contract was R286 500.00.

(f) Total amount paid for work done is R143 250.00.

(2) The tender process was not followed on this occasion due the following reasons-:

• Proposals are submitted according to the MDDA funding criteria and guidelines. Once the proposal has been received the relevant unit prepares a submission for consideration and adjudication by the MDDA Board as provided in section 14 (b) of the MDDA Act of 2002. The Board makes the final decision to either approve or reject a project proposal.
• Based on the research proposal received, the amount is below the threshold for tender purposes as per PFMA and MDDA supply chain management policy.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

Training conducted	Training provider	4(a)(i) No of transport	4(a)(ii) No of accommodation	4(a)(iii) No of People booked for meals	4(b) Type of accommodation	4(c) Name of transport vendor	4(d) Form of transport	4(e) Point of departure
Content Development	SASJA/SAASTA	34	34	34	Hotel	Public transport, own transport, flights (SAA)	Buses, cars and flights	Limpopo, North West, Eastern Cape and KZN
Governance	WITS University	31	31	31	Hotel	Public transport, own transport, flights (SAA)	Buses, cars and flights	KZN, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Eastern cape
Grantee Orientation	MDDA	132	132	132	Hotel	Public transport, own transport, flights (SAA)	Buses, cars and flights	All provinces

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

Reply to parliamentary question 143

TRAINING CONDUCTED	(A)(i). Training provider	(A)(ii). Accreditation status	(B) Total number of training sessions	(C) Training topic	(D) Training venue	(E) Total number of beneficiaries	(F) Total expenditure
							(F)(i) Transport	(F)(ii) Accommodation (F)(ii) Ammodation (F)(ii) Accommodation A	(F)(iii) Meals
Content Development	SASJA/SAASTA	Professional association	1	Science Reporting	SAASTA hall, Pretoria	34	R75,000.00	R79,000.00R79 000 R79,000.00	R30,000.00 R30,000.00
Governance	WITS University	Institution of higher learning	3	Mentorship in governance	1. Maruleng FM, Limpopo 2. Mogale FM, Gauteng 3. Ratlou FM, North West	3 stations 1. Maruleng FM 2. Mogale FM 3. Ratlou FM	R100,000.00	R100,000.00 R100,000.00	R100,000.00 R100,000.00
Grantee Orientation	MDDA	Funding agency	1	Compliance & Reporting	Birchwood, Boksburg	132	R259,000.00	R129,000.00 R129,000.00	R324,000.00 R324,000.00

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

1. The increased availability of funds enable more projects to be approved but will not necessarily speed up the rate of disbursement, which is dependent on projects meeting compliance requirements for the release of funds. The disbursement of funds is directly related to the MDDA’s tranche release process which is a monitoring and control measure.

(a) The 24% disbursement of funds in Programme 1.3 reflects the accumulated amount of funds disbursed to all active projects over time; i.e. it is not limited to disbursement of funds to projects approved in 2015/2016. This slow disbursement of funds was due to the MDDA tranche release process and noncompliance in project reporting.

(b) The forty-three percent (43%) of funds reflected in Programme 2 were disbursed to community broadcast projects approved in 2015/2016. Projects are approved at quarterly Board meetings and therefore, due to the MDDA tranche process, projects do not receive the full amount approved in the year of approval.

(2)

(a)

1. Direct jobs are those for which funding is approved as part of a grant approved for a project. These are critical anchor jobs that enable each project to be operational in order to generate income beyond grant funding. Such positions include station manager or publisher.
2. The projects at which the direct jobs were created and the location of these projects are listed in the 2015/2016 Annual report from pages 52 -54 of the report.

(b) Yes, the direct jobs are permanent jobs. MDDA funding of these positions is for the duration of the grant.

(3)

(a)

1. Indirect jobs are those positions created as a result of a project being approved, for example labourers who are employed during construction of broadcast studios or volunteers, such as volunteer reporters.
2. The projects at which the indirect jobs were created and the location of these projects are listed in the 2015/2016 annual report from pages 52 -54 of the report.

(b)

1. No, the indirect jobs are not permanent positions.
2. The method used to arrive at the number of indirect jobs created is based on engagement with the broadcast equipment suppliers in terms of the workforce they hire to construct studies and an ongoing engagement with projects on the average number of volunteers per station.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

The SABC does not deal with the payment of actors directly. Actors are paid through their respective agencies and/or production companies.

(a) N/A

(b) N/A

(c) N/A

(d) N/A

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

No, the National Communication Radio Forum research study on sustainability of community broadcast, which was commissioned in 2015/2016, is not yet publicly available as it has not yet been completed.

(a) It will be made available in 2018.

(b) The report will be made available on the MDDA website.

(a) Not Applicable

(b) Not Applicable

(c) Not Applicable

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(a) No, the research study into local content and infrastructure support activated in the 2015/2016 financial year is not publicly available.

(b) The research study will not be made available publicly as the draft report was not to a satisfactory standard. After repeated requests to the service provider contracted to undertake the research, the contract was discontinued by the Board.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(1)

(a) Sword SA (provision of IT support services as per the terms of reference below).

(b) Sword SA (provision of IT support services as per the terms of reference below).

(c) Yes, there were requirement that needed to be fulfilled by the service provider as per terms of reference:

• Develop and implement an IT strategic plan in line with the agency’s business plan;
• Develop, manage, monitor and report on IT risk processes;
• Develop, implement and maintain a backup strategy;
• Develop, implement and maintain an information disaster recovery plan;
• Develop, implement, maintain and monitor IT policies, procedures or practices over all IT functions and activities;
• Develop and implement a consistent and concise IT security policy including management over User Accounts;
• Ensure maximum uptime availability of computer systems throughout the Agency;
• Produce 6 service reports
• Provide management support over the IT infrastructure services, including desktop applications, Local and Wide Area networks, IT security and the telecommunications infrastructure;
• Develop and implement new systems in line with MDDA’s business plan;
• With Management propose, agree and deliver IT services in accordance with agency priorities;
• Initiates and implements improvements in all areas of IT responsibility;
• Schedule backups of file servers and off -site storage for such backups;
• Application software on file server;
• Manage and control all system administration functions;
• Print servers and printing devices; and
• Manage and monitoring over IT assets within the agency.

(d) The value of the contract was R 259 153.92.

(2) From the monthly assessments of the service rendered the service provider was able to provide the services as per terms of reference but was not able to submit all service reports. All other tasks were completed apart from 4 out of 6 of the service reports were received. Quantitatively, 90% of the tasks were achieved and a handover report was prepared and presented to the newly appointed IT manager.

(3)

(a) Total payment in proportionate value comes to 93% of the contract value.

(b) The Total amount paid was R241 943.68 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(1) Yes, SARS account is currently up to date.

(a) Face to face engagement with SARS to rectify the account.

(b) April 2016.

(2) Recruitment of a Finance and Payroll Administrator to ensure segregation of duties and business continuity in the absence of a senior Manager.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(a) Based on critical assessment of each project we have revised disbursement to three or two tranches, however on new projects that require monitoring it is four tranches.

(b) The MDDA increased on-site capacity building and support on reporting, this includes close monitoring of those projects that delay reporting, projects that are non-compliant are visited and given necessary support on issues such obtaining tax clearance certificates, holding Annual General Meetings and challenges with financial management and reporting.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

1. (a) No

(b) No

The SABC is currently busy with the implementation of the performance management system to be implemented later in the year hence, no performance review on Mr Motsoeneng or any other employee of the SABC has been conducted. The quarterly review system is, however, done by individual line managers and in this case Mr Motsoeneng has not been in this (new) position for the period of 3 months.

SABC Current Affairs are operating normally and efficiently and there is no need for a review.

2. The disclosure of employee remuneration is against employee regulations. Further information about SABC employees’ remuneration may be obtained from the Annual Report which has been tabled in Parliament.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

1. There is no limit on the number of times funding is allocated to a small community print media project through the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA). Funding is allocated after a detailed assessment has been conducted on the basic needs of the applicant and a situational analysis by the MDDA. Consideration is taken based on available budget in each financial year.

 a) There is no limit on the number of times funding is allocated to a small community print media project through the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA). The current funding cycle is allocated to cover a period of 12 months, however the grant agreement is signed to cover 18 months in order to allow ample time for reporting, capacity building and compliance.

 b) Details are covered in the grant in aid agreement and a sample of an existing agreement can be made available on request. Funding is allocated in tranches to ensure compliance and monitoring.

 c) Projects that are recommended for additional support must have demonstrated good management practices and have complied with the previous grant agreement. Monitoring is an ongoing process taking place in various forms, including desktop and telephonic assessment, validation of reported information and site visits.

2.

a) Yes, the MDDA has in instances in the past five financial years allocated more funding to small community print media projects than what the applicants requested.

b) Yes, the MDDA has in instances since 1 April 2016 allocated more funding to small community print media projects than what the applicants requested.

  (i) The MDDA Board considers and approves additional support to that requested by the project based on an in depth assessment of the needs of the applicants, and taking consideration amongst others the socio economic challenges of the applicant.

(ii)

(aa) For Q1 and Q2 of 2016/2017, the MDDA did not allocate more funding to the small community print media projects than what the applicants requested. However, the Board approved increases to the recommended budgets submitted by the project team in the following cases: Seipone News, Ikhwezi News, Seipone Times, Glimpse Magazine, Disability Magazine, Amandla Magazine, and Lekunutu News. The Board approved these increased amounts based on needs assessment during adjudication.

(bb) The amounts (aaa) requested and (bbb) allocated and (iii) motivation for the variance in each case are provided in the table below.

	Project Name	District Municipality	Province	Amount Requested (aaa)	Amount Approved (bbb)	Board Motivation for the variance in each case (iii)
Small Commercial (Strengthening)	Seipone News	Capricorn District	Limpopo	R1 306 000	R 663 400	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Small Commercial (Strengthening)	Ikhwezi News	OR Tambo District Municipality	Eastern Cape	R645 695.04	R 557 312	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Small Commercial (New)	Seipone Times	Thabo Mofutsanyane District	Free State	R818 000	R 659 600	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Small Commercial (New)	Glimpse Magazine	Ngaka Modiri Molema District	Northwest	R1 307 340.01	R 414 176	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Community Print (Strengthening)	Rise & Shine Disability Magazine	Buffalo City	Eastern Cape	R758 430	R 427 700	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Community Print (Strengthening)	Amandla Magazine	City of Cape Town	Western Cape	R1 495 000	R 547 000	Include Social Media Platform @ R12,000 requested include Reading Groups/Amandla Forum (the project to choose to implement any) @ R120,000
Community Print (New)	Lekunutu News	Waterberg District	Limpopo	R1 056 600	R 467,561.64	Include stipends for 2 journalists
Small Commercial Print (New	Ganyisa	Dr Ruth Mompati District	North West	R778 6000	R536 600	Approved as recommended
Small Commercial Newspaper (New)	KZN Community Newspaper	City of Ethekwini	Kwazulu Natal	R 1 582 620	R 843 000	Approved as recommended
Community Print (New)	Malatsi Media	City of Tshwane	Gauteng	R 2 000 000	R 700 000	Approved as recommended
Small Commercial Newspaper (Strengthening)	Winelands Echo	Cape Winelands District	Western Cape	R1 219 524.74	R 723 696	Approved as recommended
Small Commercial Newspaper (Strengthening)	Nthavela News	Capricorn District	Limpopo	R1 169 300	R 765 600	Approved as recommended

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

1. (a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) The MDDA publishes advertising revenue generated by each small community print media project which is supported by the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) via the Milele Group and the Government Communication Information System (GCIS) in its annual report. These are available on request. The MDDA does not have direct access to detailed advertising income until it receives annual reports from media buyers and the GCIS. To provide a comprehensive breakdown per community print project requires a survey in order to give justice in responding to this question as we do not have readily available information within the specified time.

(b) Information on advertising revenue generated by each small community print media project which is supported by the MDDA via the Milele Group and the GCIS is consolidated on an annual basis for publication in the MDDA annual report. The MDDA does not have direct access to detailed advertising income until it receives annual report from media buyers and the GCIS. To provide a comprehensive breakdown on advertising revenue generated per community print project since 1 April 2016 requires a survey in order to give justice in responding to this question as we do not have readily available information within the specified time.

2. (a) Yes, the MDDA has succession plans in place to assist small community print media projects in mitigating instabilities affecting the delivery of planned targets, via established partnerships to capacitate the print sector on content development. These partnerships include arrangements with Soul City, AIP, SAASTA and SEDA, ongoing engagement with the Big4, ongoing engagement with the GCIS on media buying and planned engagement with SALGA and all state organs on media buying.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

This matter is a subject of an on-going legal case and therefore sub-judice. Thus, the SABC cannot at this stage respond to the question.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

The disclosure of employee remuneration is against employee regulation. Any payments made in the current financial year will be disclosed in the 2016/17 Annual Report.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

This matter forms part of the enquiry therefore the SABC cannot at this stage respond to this question.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

1. Brand South Africa

2014/15
	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	35	36	15 business 20 economy	29 business 7 economy	R 1 023 666	R 210 257
Board Members	4	8	Business	Business	R 585 067	R 465 491

2015/16
	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	26	53	12 business 14 economy	17 business 36 economy	R 787 680	R 354 074
Board Members	N/A	N/A	-	-	-	-

2. Film and Publication Board

2014/15
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	7	64	7 business	All domestic	R1 394 568	R602 755
Board Members	4	13	4 business	All domestic		R99 885

2015/16
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	9	81	8 business 1 economy	All domestic	R1 533 248	R644 238
Board Members	6	18	6 business	All domestic		R123 396

3. Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

2014/15
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	18	59	13 business 5 economy	59 economy	R 637 984	R 399 444
Board Members	29	40	29 business	40 economy	R 806 054	R 254 697

2015/16
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	35	100	20 business 15 economy	100 economy	R 764 140	R 536 455
Board Members	14	26	14 business	26 economy	R 617 475	R 203 923

4. Media Development and Diversity Agency

2014/15
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	0	90*	-	Economy	-	361,839.38
Board Members	0	53*	-	Economy	-	249,010.22

*These numbers are subject to verification

2015/16
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	2	82*	Economy	Economy	65,663.74	328,164.42
Board Members	1	91*	Economy	Economy	61,304.72	366,308.68

*These numbers are subject to verification

5. South African Broadcasting Association

2014/15
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	35	36	Business X 15 Economy X 20	Business X 29 Economy X 7	1,023,666	210,257
Board Members	4	8	Business	Business	585,067	465,491

2015/16
Delegation	International trips	Domestic trips	Class International trips	Class Domestic trips	Cost International trips	Cost Domestic trips
Senior Managers	12	179	Business	Business x 60 Economy x 119	1,091,146.67	1,971,593.75
Board Members	0	33	N/A	Business x 32 Economy x 1	N/A	312,996.73

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(a) NexTV CEO Africa 2016, was an exclusive event that brought together the Anglophone and Francophone markets of Sub Saharan Africa to discuss strategic ventures, regulatory issues and will be a fantastic accelerator for business and for lobby in the broadcasting industry going forward. Minister Faith Muthambi was invited to participate and give a keynote address at the opening session of the two-day summit, where she addressed delegates on the digital television revolution in Africa.

(b) (i) & (ii)

• Ms Basani Baloyi: Chief of Staff;
• Mr Sandile Nene: Special Advisor to the Minister; and
• Mr Nthambeleni Gabara: Assistant Director: GCIS SANews Unit.

(c) (i) R 184 420.44

    (ii) Accommodation: R44 949.50

        Flights: R 121 459.66

        Travel allowance: R18 011.28

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(a) The SABC monitors television audiences in terms of monthly audience share.

(b) Advertising revenues are presented excluding Agency Commission, Credit Notes, and Compensation. The revenues received by the organisation fluctuate according to seasonality and available spend by advertisers.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(a) Radio audiences are measured quarterly and not monthly. There was a significant change in radio audience research methodology during the period in question (from previous SAARF RAMS to BRC RAM) and the findings are thus not comparable. The following graphic was derived from the first BRC RAM research released in August 2016.

 

(b) Advertising revenues are presented excluding Agency Commission, Credit Notes, and Compensation. The revenues received by the organisation fluctuate according to available spend by advertisers.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

The SABC has not provided any funding assistance and sponsorships to the above-mentioned entity.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE