Questions and Replies
15 December 2022 - NW4268
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
In light of the fact that the High-Level Panel report discovered that only 5% of employed people work in agriculture, what plans and strategies has she put in place to improve the capacity of the agricultural sector to create more jobs in order to increase the employment rate in the sector?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is collating the information required and will tabled a response as soon as possible.
15 December 2022 - NW4283
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What is the (a) current backlog in the provision of water and sanitation in the rural areas across the Republic and (b) total cost attached to the backlog?
Reply:
a) The current backlog in the provision of water in the rural areas across the Republic are as follows:
- Out of a total of 19,368,622 households in South Africa 6 396 431 households are classified as rural households
- Out of 6 396 431 rural households 4 760 182 (86%) have access the RDP level of service for water
- Out of 6 396 431 rural households, only 3 157 091 (61%) have access to a reliable supply of water
b) A funding gap of R33 billion must be closed each year for the next 10 years, through improved revenue generation and reduced costs based on a study undertaken through the National Water and Sanitation Master Plan (NWSMP). The department has embarked on the development of a Five-Year Reliable Water and Sanitation Services Delivery Implementation Plans that will, after completion, produce a pipeline of projects for each WSA with the associated costing. National grant funding programmes will be aligned with these needs.
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15 December 2022 - NW3757
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
How is she utilising the African Continental Free Trade Area as policy instrument to gain markets for agricultural products?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is collating the information required and will tabled a response as soon as possible.
15 December 2022 - NW4019
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Considering that at the Subtrop Transformation Summit held in Tzaneen on 26 May 2022, she pointed out that the Government was ready to deal with the contentious issue of national communal land tenure and in taking steps towards the regularisation of communal land rights, what (a) percentage and (b) hectarage of communal land is currently not surveyed in (i) the Republic and (ii) each of the nine provinces?
Reply:
(a)(b),(i),(ii) The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is collating the information required and will tabled a response as soon as possible.
15 December 2022 - NW4285
Pambo, Mr V to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What (a) is the total number of parolees who violated their parole conditions since 1 January 2014 and (b) total number (i) was re-arrested and taken back to jail and (ii) remains out of jail?
Reply:
A total of 82 972 violated their parole conditions since 01 January 2014, to the end of the second quarter of 2022/23. This total includes all those who violated the parole conditions had parole revoked and absconders (parolees who avoid being monitored). When a parolee or probationer violates supervision conditions, an investigation is done, and a motivation and recommendations to revoke the parole is done.
Since 01 January 2014, up to the second quarter of 2022/23 a total of 39 947 parolees and probationers absconded. This category has violated conditions by disappearing and avoid being monitored or supervised. The breakdown per region is as follows:
Question |
Region |
01.01.2014 To 31.03.2014 |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
2018/2019 |
2019/2020 |
2020/2021 |
2021/2022 |
2022/2023 |
What (a) is the total number of parolees who violated their parole conditions since 1 January 2014 |
EC |
282 |
765 |
969 |
898 |
825 |
821 |
853 |
486 |
606 |
122 |
FS/NC |
298 |
1059 |
1053 |
1078 |
1034 |
1183 |
989 |
710 |
898 |
759 |
|
GP |
1315 |
2382 |
2327 |
2128 |
2222 |
2290 |
2177 |
1801 |
2186 |
1844 |
|
KZN |
111 |
350 |
381 |
542 |
493 |
493 |
345 |
395 |
426 |
449 |
|
LMN |
1127 |
1105 |
1102 |
1130 |
1092 |
1096 |
185 |
486 |
606 |
122 |
|
WC |
782 |
4959 |
4791 |
4775 |
4888 |
4089 |
3584 |
2438 |
2774 |
1496 |
|
Total |
3915 |
10620 |
10623 |
10551 |
10554 |
9972 |
8133 |
6316 |
7496 |
4792 |
|
(i) What is the total number of parolees re-arrested and taken back to jail |
EC |
130 |
440 |
555 |
581 |
551 |
612 |
599 |
432 |
522 |
431 |
FS/NC |
162 |
654 |
685 |
677 |
688 |
964 |
789 |
553 |
696 |
481 |
|
GP |
258 |
917 |
772 |
606 |
692 |
618 |
603 |
397 |
621 |
392 |
|
KZN |
74 |
256 |
276 |
387 |
349 |
368 |
361 |
237 |
335 |
437 |
|
LMN |
124 |
102 |
99 |
127 |
89 |
93 |
83 |
81 |
81 |
72 |
|
WC |
626 |
4173 |
4099 |
4022 |
4015 |
3480 |
2941 |
1888 |
2129 |
1207 |
|
Total |
1374 |
6542 |
6486 |
6400 |
6384 |
6135 |
5376 |
3588 |
4384 |
3020 |
|
(ii) What is the total number of parolees who remain out of jail? |
EC |
152 |
325 |
414 |
317 |
274 |
209 |
254 |
1746 |
1718 |
1586 |
FS/NC |
148 |
417 |
378 |
485 |
366 |
491 |
366 |
252 |
309 |
328 |
|
GP |
1057 |
1465 |
1555 |
1522 |
1530 |
1672 |
1574 |
1404 |
1565 |
1452 |
|
KZN |
37 |
94 |
105 |
155 |
144 |
457 |
84 |
158 |
91 |
212 |
|
LMN |
1003 |
1003 |
1003 |
1003 |
1003 |
1003 |
102 |
405 |
525 |
50 |
|
WC |
156 |
786 |
692 |
753 |
873 |
609 |
643 |
550 |
645 |
289 |
|
Total |
2552 |
4092 |
4145 |
4232 |
4189 |
4440 |
3022 |
4510 |
4850 |
3915 |
END
15 December 2022 - NW3814
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What (a) are the (i) detailed estimates and (ii) all important variables of the long-term damage of the KwaZulu-Natal floods on the sugar sector and (b)(i) total number of farmers ceased operations and exited the market due to losses incurred in the floods and (ii) is her department doing to help them; (2) what (a) are the details of other crops that were affected by the KwaZulu-Natal floods and (b) actions are being taken to support affected farmers?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is collating the information required and will tabled a response as soon as possible.
15 December 2022 - NW3511
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Whether she will provide a standard protocol of the maintenance of agricultural colleges in the Republic; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether she has found that all colleges are adhering to the required standards and protocol; if not, what measures has she put in place to impose compliance; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether there have been colleges that were given notices for not complying with the required standards; if not, why not; if so, which colleges?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is collating the information required and will tabled a response as soon as possible.
15 December 2022 - NW4109
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
(a) Which processes were followed in choosing the Beefmaster Group as a strategic partner, (b) how has or is the Beefmaster Group contributing to the transformation of the feedlot sector in the Republic, (c) how will farmers benefit directly from the programme and (d) what financial support has the Beefmaster Group given to small-scale black farmers in the sector in the past three financial years?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is looking into the requested information and will tabled a response as soon as possible.
15 December 2022 - NW3804
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)Whether, with reference to the reply of the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to question 2351 on 26 August 2022, it is the policy of his department to permit public servants to serve as councillors in municipal councils; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the public servants who are currently serving as councillors had to obtain approval from their respective municipal councils to work in the public service; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the total number of public servants who serve as councillors whom obtained such permission?
Reply:
1. Policy that permits public service employees to serve as councillors in municipal councils
a) Participation of public service employees as candidates for elections and becoming members of municipal councils is regulated by section 36 of the Public Service Act, 1994 (PSA) and regulation 15 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 (PSR).
b) Section 36(1) of the PSA provides that an employee can stand as a candidate for elections in a municipal council, but must comply with the public service code of conduct (Chapter 2 of the PSR) and any other prescribed limits and conditions.
c) Section 36(2) of the PSA provides that if an employee is elected as a full-time member of a municipal council, the employee will be deemed to have resigned from the public service.
d) Section 36(4) provides that an employee who has been elected as a part-time councillor may only remain an employee in the public service if such an employee complies with the provision of section 30(1) of the PSA. Section 30(1) of the PSA requires that an employee have the written permission of the Executive Authority of his/her department when the employee performs or engages in remunerative work outside his or her employment in the relevant department. The process for obtaining permission is outlined in the Directive on Other remunerative Work outside the Employee’s Employment in the Relevant Department, as Contemplated in Section 30 of the Public Service Act, 1994 (“Directive”, Nov 2016).
e) The provisions of section 36 is supported by regulation 15 of the PSR, which outlines the procedure to be followed by an employee who wants to stand as a candidate for elections. In terms of regulation 15 of the PSR, an employee is required to inform his/her head of department (HOD), in writing, about his/her intention to stand as a candidate for election a day after receiving the certificate issued by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Furthermore, the employee should also submit the certificate from the IEC to the HOD. Employees are also required to take annual leave immediately after the certificate is issued as provided in regulation 15(2).
2. Approval for other remunerative work
a) Section 36(4) requires that a public service employee who is elected as a part-time member of a Municipal Council should comply with section 30 of the PSA. Section 30 of the PSA requires that an employee who would like to perform other remunerative work outside his/her employment in the relevant department should obtain written approval to perform other remunerative work from the Executive Authority of the department. This should be obtained before performing that other remunerative work. In deciding the request, the Executive Authority shall consider whether or not the outside work could reasonably be expected to interfere with or impede the effective performance of the employee’s function in the department concerned or constitute a contravention of the code of conduct.
b) In November 2016, the Minister for Public Service and Administration issued a Directive (see par 1(d)) prescribing the procedure to be followed by employees in applying to perform other remunerative work. In terms of the Directive, written approval is issued in a form of a certificate signed by the Executive Authority or delegated authority in the department.
c) Public service employees who are part-time councillors in the municipalities should, therefore, have an approval certificate as proof that they have obtained written permission to perform other remunerative work outside their employment in the department.
d) The Department of Public Service and Administration is in the process of collecting information from the affected Departments regarding whether employees have complied with section 36(4) of the PSA and regulation 15 of the PSR.
End
15 December 2022 - NW4219
Msimang, Prof CT to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)Whether, with the lapse of security identified by his department and the clear obstruction of the department’s procedural security measures, such as regular patrols, frequent searches of cells and the control over objects entering correctional centres, he and his department has found the specified acts as being indicative of their failed attempts to create a secure and rehabilitative environment according to their mandate; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) what are the details of the steps that his department has taken to (a) prevent and (b) minimise the negligence of officials to proactively ensure a safe and secure environment which in turn enables the overriding of procedural security measures?
Reply:
1. The Department has introduced the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Security which was rolled out to all Correctional Centres and cascaded to all officials for implementation.
The following prevention plans have also been implemented in Correctional Centres:
- Contraband prevention Plan
- Bag less society
- Gang Combating strategy
- Plans to counteract Smuggling
- Back to Basics Philosophy and Practice
- Strategy to counteract infiltration of Community based gang into Facilities.
2. (a) Preventative measures are as follows:
- Strict application of resolution 01 of 2006 dealing with disciple of staff
- Searching of officials and all persons at various check points
- Implementation of a bag less society
- Security committee meetings are held on a monthly basis to discuss measures to curtail security breaches.
- Regular visits are conducted by Senior Personnel during the night and day;
- The use of the K9 unit to sniff put contraband
- The posting of EST officials at strategic points
- Use of Body Scanners to enhance searching of inmates, officials and services providers entering and leaving the Correctional Centres
- Regular patrols in and around the Correctional Centres
2. (b) The following are efforts to minimise the negligence of officials to proactively ensure a safe and secure environment which in turn enables the overriding of procedural security measures.
- Basic training of officials
- Development and Implementation of a contraband prevention plan
- Ongoing orientation for staff members and service providers on security information and awareness.
- Visibility of Managers at security posts and Units
15 December 2022 - NW3758
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Whether her department and the private sector is succeeding in maintaining current market access and looking towards new market access in order to (a) broaden the exporter base and diversify exports and (b) increase the export of value-added products; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is collating the information required and will tabled a response as soon as possible.
15 December 2022 - NW3684
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Whether she has found that the (a) public and (b) private sector is succeeding in maintaining current agricultural market access and look towards new market access in order to broaden the exporter base and diversify exports, as well as increase the export of value-added products; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is collating the information required and will tabled a response as soon as possible.
15 December 2022 - NW3775
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Whether her department intends to assist farmers who are farming on land that is more than 60 000 hectares that was damaged by veld fires; if not, why not; if so, (a) what form of assistance does her department plan to give and (b) by what date does her department intend to roll out the specified assistance; (2) whether her department intends to procure firefighting machinery and/or equipment to assist the farmers; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is collating the information required and will tabled a response as soon as possible.
15 December 2022 - NW4020
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What (a) percentage and (b) hectarage of communal land in the Republic is currently occupied under (i) apartheid-era Permission to Occupy certificates and (ii) other forms of non-registrable tenure?
Reply:
(a)(i),(ii) and (b)(i),(ii)
The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is collating the information required and will tabled a response as soon as possible.
14 December 2022 - NW4356
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Whether he will furnish Ms N I Tarabella Marchesi with an organogram of all the technical vocational education and training colleges; if so, on what date?
Reply:
Please find attached the organogram of 48 Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges (TVET).
https://www.dst.gov.za/owncloud/remote.php/webdav/Fifty%20TVET%20Colleges%20Organogram.zip
Username : BabuleleB
Password: Science1
13 December 2022 - NW4706
Ngcobo, Mr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) With regard to her department’s irregular expenditure amounting to R1 471 583 000 and the lack of proactive and effective consequence management relating to the investigations of this, what is her department doing to ensure that its (a) financial management improves and (b) irregular expenditure is decreased; (2) whether her department will be making any changes to implementing agencies to ensure that their corrective measures are in accordance with her department’s corrective steps; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the further, relevant details?
Reply:
1(a) The Department ensures 100% compliance to Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes and all financial management policies and procedures as well as instructions from National Treasury are adhered to. This has led to a material decrease in irregular expenditure in 2021/22 compared to 2020/21.
- DBE disclosed the irregular expenditure as part of a drive to clean up the accounting of infrastructure projects.
- ASIDI started in 2012 and SAFE started in 2018.
- DBE assessed all procurement processes on ASIDI and SAFE. This revealed the following deficiencies in the procurement documents:
-
- Tenders not advertised for 21 days;
- Local content – no SBD6.2 included;
- Non-compliance to Preferential Procurement Regulations;
- Non-compliance to CIDB regulations;
- Non-compliance to mandatory subcontracting; and
- Non-compliance to Implementing Agent own SCM policies.
- The bulk of these projects have been completed and schools are already benefiting from the use of the facilities provided.
- Some implementing agents have applied for condonation from National Treasury. This process has not been concluded
Response to question 1.(b)
- Allocation of projects to be implemented to Implementing Agents are done in Batches that can range from anything from 15 large schools to over 200 sanitation projects. A single process issue (such as not including a SBD6.2) in a bulk tender process, can thus have a large monetary impact as all the expenditure in a batch will have to be declared Irregular Expenditure.
- Expenditure may be multi-year or across financial years and process issues in previous years influences the Irregular Expenditure declared in the current financial year.
Response to question 2.
- The DBE implemented a standard operating procedure to check all procurement processes to avoid a repeat of this historical default. A checklist has been introduced in the SCM directorate to ensure that all procurement complies to SCM processes
13 December 2022 - NW4444
Madlingozi, Mr BS to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
How does he justify launching the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra, a project that will cost R21,5 million each year and benefit a few white persons when a lot of artists, creatives, sportsmen and sportswomen, who are black in majority, are still crying to be saved from the COVID-19 pandemic devastation? NW5572E
Reply:
We are fully aware that an incorrect narrative has been promoted with the sole purpose of causing mistrust on what the department is doing. However, the truth of the matter is that the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra sets a new trajectory for addressing apartheid legacies and/or the past injustices in general. These practices are so pervasive and only aimed at maintaining the status quo of separate development. To put this into context, funding of the orchestras in the country remained skewed and only benefited certain social grouping, in particular the white minority. While policy restructuring was done in the 1990s, with the creation of a National Arts Council (NAC) a process that centralised the distribution of arts and culture funding, the annual ring-fenced funding for the three orchestras in three different provinces was also established and kept until recently. It is well known that this practice largely benefited the KwaZulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra (Durban), the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (Johannesburg) and of course the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (Cape Town), to the exclusion and at the expense of many township orchestras, let alone the impediment of the development of orchestras in other provinces.
Without the policy changes that was introduced recently, the R21,5 million would have been directed to support the previously advantaged particularly the KwaZulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra and Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. I am certain that this is not what we want. Our progressive policies demand, inter alia, greater black economic participation and access to basic social services for all. Therefore, the orchestral landscape cannot be left behind to be same. As progressive government, our intention is to take development of orchestral music to other areas other than Cape Town, Joburg and Durban so that we can advance the country and develop our indigenous orchestras and genre. For instance, the National Orchestra has started making real changes to touch the lives of the previously disadvantaged.
I am proud to announce to the house that the National Orchestra is currently in consultation with the Mpumalanga Chamber Orchestra to provide necessary assistance and training, this as part of development of orchestral music in the Mpumalanga province. We never had something like this before in Mpumalanga, as well as other provinces such as Limpopo, Northwest, and the Northern Cape to mention but few. As part of this drive, the National Orchestra will on 10 December 2022 send about 30 professional musicians and a conductor to be part of the Mpumalanga Chamber Orchestra concert. Prior to the concert, a workshop and rehearsals will be conducted, this as part of skills development.
Informed by the Revised White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage, it is our intention to effectively contribute to the elimination of poverty, inequality, unemployment, and the building of a cohesive and united society in which the diverse artistic, cultural and heritage traditions of the society, flourish. We can only achieve this if the available resources are spread beyond the colonial urban centres of Cape Town Durban and Johannesburg but into the peri-urban and rural communities.
13 December 2022 - NW4681
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What methods of assistance has her department provided to the Gauteng Department of Education in respect of the more than 35 000 Grade 1 to 8 learners who have not been placed in schools for the 2023 academic year?
Reply:
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) holds regular meetings with the Gauteng Department of Education to plan, administer the admission programme and placement of learners. The DBE assists the provincial Department on:
a) conducting advocacy on how the Gauteng admission process works;
b) handling queries of unplaced learners received through the DBE's call centre, website and social media;
C) working with principals and SGB associations to accommodate additional learners where necessary; and following up on appeals lodged with the DBE.
13 December 2022 - NW4617
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
1. What (a) was the total budget allocation towards the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra (MNPO) for each of the past three financial years and (b)(i) total amount of the money has already been spent, (ii) by whom, (iii) how and (iv) on what; 2. (a) on what basis and in terms of what financial authority does the Chief Executive Officer of the MNPO, Mr Bongani Tembe, state that the MNPO will also contribute towards the funding of regional professional orchestras, among others and (b) on what date was the policy of his department changed to provide for such an action; 3. whether he will furnish Mrs V van Dyk with the annual reports of all philharmonic orchestras in the Republic, including the relevant details of (a) their artistic development of young musicians and (b) if they receive adequate support from his department and/or the National Arts Council of South Africa; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the full, relevant details in each case?
Reply:
The total budget allocation towards the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra (MNPO) for each of the past three financial years is as follows;
1.1 R11 515 600 (Eleven Million, Five Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Six Hundred Rands Only), allocated in the 2019 – 2020 financial year cycle;
1.2 R21 583 000 (Twenty-One Million, Five Hundred and Eighty-Three Thousand Rands Only), allocated in the 2020 – 2021 financial year cycle;
1.3 R21 583 000 (Twenty-One Million, Five Hundred and Eighty-Three Thousand Rands Only), based on 2021 – 2022 financial year cycle.
Therefore, the total funds ring-fenced over the three financial years is R54 681 600. This is inclusive of the administrative costs that remained with NAC. Spending of this amount only started after the funds were transferred to the MNPO in December 2021 and report detailing the expenditure will be submitted to the NAC when the right time arrives.
- One of the key role of the MNPO is to ensure the development and nurturing of regional orchestras. This mandate has got financial implication. It is on this basis that the MPNO has raised the matter. This does not in any way take away the role of funding from the NAC, but is a simply way of recognising and acknowledging that when they do developmental programmes, such will need strong financial resourcing by the MNPO than mere leap service.
- Honorable Mrs V van Dyk is aware that the funding of the orchestras is done by the National Arts Council (ANC). In line with the Constitution, there is direct accountability to Parliament by national departments and national public entities. Likewise, the NAC and or the Department will report will provide reports and such will include the funding that was allocated to various bodies this include philharmonic orchestras in the Republic.
13 December 2022 - NW4664
Mogale, Mr T to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What (a) total number of schools in the Nkomazi region have scholar transport, (b) amount is her department spending on scholar transport in the Nkomazi region in Mpumalanga, in particular and (c) are the reasons that (i) Sophungane Combined School and (ii)(aa) Hoyi, (bb) Mshengu, (cc) Majembeni and (dd) Zenzele Primary Schools are without scholar transport?
Reply:
The question asked by the Honourable Member falls within the Executive Authority of the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of Mpumalanga and not the Minister of Basic Education. We advise the Hon Member to refer the Question to Mpumalanga Department of Education.
13 December 2022 - NW4620
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Given that the high inflationary environment has meant that most emerging farmers are shouldering high input costs as they prepare for the 2022-23 farming season, what steps has her department taken to cushion emerging farmers against high input costs in order to ensure a successful farming season?
Reply:
The below three tables highlight in summary, the state of readiness with regards to the upcoming planting season. The funds are made available to assist producers with production inputs.
- Table 1 depicts the different commodities and the hectares to be covered. In total approximately 81 000 of hectares will be planted with different commodities;
- Table 2 depicts the state of preparation of hectares per province;
- Table 3 depicts cost incurred on grain production support; and
- Based on the data received from all provinces, a total of 29 514 producers will benefit from the intervention. This constitutes 11 809 males and 17 704 females.
A1 Table 1- Planned Ha under production per commodity in 2022/23
COMMODITIES |
EC |
FS |
GP |
KZN |
LP |
MP |
NC |
NW |
WC |
TOTAL |
FRUIT |
24 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
291 |
10 |
0 |
10 |
17.8 |
352.8 |
WINE & TABLE GRAPES |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12.8 |
12.8 |
VEGETABLES |
1 216 |
12 |
200 |
2 073 |
878 |
1 140 |
140 |
267 |
30 |
5 756 |
GRAINS (MAIZE, DRY BEANS, GROUNDNUTS, WHEAT, SUNFLOWER, SORGHUM) |
26 660 |
1 414 |
4 000 |
10 465 |
6 314 |
15 050 |
200 |
11000 |
848 |
71 951 |
MACADAMIA/ NUTS |
0 |
0 |
|
30 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
0 |
54 |
CHICORY |
40 |
0 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
40 |
COTTON |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
462 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
462 |
FODDER |
1 845 |
210 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
110 |
206.3 |
2 371.3 |
TOTAL |
29 785 |
1 636 |
4 200 |
12 568 |
7 945 |
16 200 |
340 |
11 411 |
1 114.9 |
80 999.9 |
A2: Progress overall – Table 2
Province |
Planned hectares |
Land preparation done |
HA planted |
HA harvested |
Budget Allocated - RANDS |
EC |
28 529 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
125 000 000 |
FS |
1 636 |
654.4 |
0 |
0 |
39 870 000 |
GP |
4 200 |
||||
KZN |
12 568 |
1 344 |
1 144 |
0 |
55 542 000 |
LP |
7 945 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
46 256 000 |
MP |
16 240 |
8 460 |
921.9 |
602 |
42 069,00 |
NC |
200 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 000 000 |
NW |
11 411 |
555 |
0 |
0 |
54 401 328 |
WC |
1 114.9 |
1 114.9 |
1 114.9 |
8 |
12 998 835 |
Total |
83 843.9 |
12 128.3 |
3 180.8 |
610 |
292 900 488 |
A3 COSTS INCURRED – Table 3
PROVINCE |
TARGETED HECTARES |
SEEDS ORDERED AND DELIVERED |
FERTILIZER ORDERED |
MECHANISATION UNITS (TRACTORS) |
PESTICIDES (LITRES) |
TOTAL COSTS INCURRED |
||||
TONS |
COSTS INCURED (Rands) |
TONS |
COSTS INCURED (Rands) |
REPAIR / MAINTENANCE |
COSTS INCURRED (Rands) |
LITRES |
COSTS INCURRED (Rands) |
(Rands) |
||
EC |
28 529 |
226 |
27 150 552 |
1 103 |
24 167 293 |
Not yet contracted |
Not yet contracted |
846 |
1 124 114 |
52 441 959 |
FS |
1 636 |
TRANSFERS TO BENEFICIARY HOLDING ACCOUNT |
26 340 000 |
|||||||
GP |
4810 |
70.750 |
11 595 660 |
1 000 |
13 000 000 |
None |
N/A |
240 |
56 400 |
24 639 060 |
KZN |
22 310 |
61 |
7 216 838 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
810 470 |
0 |
0 |
8 027 308 |
LP |
7 945 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 080 000 |
38 914 liters & 4 988 kg |
4 520 000 |
4 928 000 |
MP |
16 200 |
274.7 |
40 418 812 |
1 100.1 |
23 297 371 |
58 |
600 000 |
43 050 |
5 567 035 |
69 883 218 |
NC |
200 |
None |
None |
None |
None |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
NW |
9489 |
63 |
8 026 840 |
1088 |
19 388 972 |
0 |
0 |
4900 |
691 902 |
28 057 714 |
WC |
321.3 |
134 |
765 143 |
237 |
1 437 911.08 |
0 |
118 000 |
1 198 |
1 034 112.50 |
3 355 166.58 |
TOTAL |
91 440.3 |
829.45 |
95 173 845 |
4 528.1 |
81 291 547.08 |
70 |
5 608 470 |
89 148 |
12 993 563.5 |
217 672 425.58 |
13 December 2022 - NW4709
Luthuli, Mr BN to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Following reports that he has appointed a repatriation and restitution advisory committee for the liberation war veterans who died while outside the Republic during apartheid, what (a) are the details as to the committee’s progress and (b) total amount is the appointment of the committee costing taxpayers?
Reply:
(a) The Minister appointed the advisory committee for the Repatriation and Restitution Advisory Committee in 2021 immediately after the Cabinet had approved the National Policy on the expatriation of Human Remains and Heritage Objects to develop criteria, monitor its implementation and advise on ethical matters related to the restitution and repatriation of human remains.
The Advisory Committee had its first meeting on 03 December 2021 and comprises the DSAC, DMV, eminent members in the academia and members from other sectors with extensive experience on heritage, memorialisation and repatriation of human remains.
A second meeting of the Advisory Committee on the National Policy on the expatriation of Human Remains and Heritage Objects was held on 10 May, where the Committee resolved that:
The workshop took place on 04-05 August 2022 at Freedom Park to determine the most impactful but less costly repatriation model and implementation plan. Subsequent to the August workshop, the Advisory Committee took in the Consultative National Workshop for Military Veterans to present the proposed model and implementation plan to garner support and solicit buy-in from Military Veterans on 02 December 2022.
(b) The Advisory Committee will only be remunerated for the meetings attended in implementing the objectives of the National Policy on Repatriation and Restitution of Human Remains and Heritage Objects. The remuneration will be in line with the National Treasury regulation gazette; on remunerations of committees.
.
13 December 2022 - NW4579
Madlingozi, Mr BS to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
1. Whether the R22 million that was allocated to erect the 100 meters tall South African flag was reallocated to other projects; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the projects it was reallocated to?
Reply:
1. The budget of R22 million that was allocated for the monumental flag project over two fiscal years has been reallocated to other projects within the Department. It is important to note that, only R5 million of the R22 million budget was made available during the current fiscal year (2022/2023). The R5 million budget allocation for the monumental flag was redirected towards the Presidential Sea Board project.
13 December 2022 - NW4427
Matumba, Mr A to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(a). Which processes were followed in changing the Ngove Project from a cultural village to a lodge, (b) which (i) consultations and (ii) legal process were followed, (c) what consequence management measures did he apply against those involved in changing the project and (d) what steps has he taken to restore the project to its original planning of a cultural village?
Reply:
We have no such a project as the department.
13 December 2022 - NW4491
Nodada, Mr BB to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) What total number of schools offer an indigenous African language as a (a) home language and (b) first additional language; (2) whether she will furnish Mr B B Nodada with (a) a list of schools and (b) the language of instruction in each specified school; if not, why not; if so, what (i) are the relevant details and (ii) percentage of schools have (aa) English and/or (bb) Afrikaans as a home language?
Reply:
(1)(a)
Table 1: Number of schools number offering indigenous African language as home language, by province, in 2022
Province |
IsiNdebele HL |
IsiXhosa HL |
IsiZulu HL |
Sepedi HL |
Sesotho HL |
Setswana HL |
SiSwati HL |
Tshivenda HL |
Xitsonga HL |
EC |
|
4 688 |
|
|
206 |
|
|
|
|
FS |
|
73 |
73 |
5 |
725 |
100 |
1 |
|
2 |
GT |
10 |
254 |
958 |
445 |
522 |
460 |
3 |
71 |
207 |
KZN |
4 |
224 |
5 093 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
LP |
61 |
5 |
66 |
2 469 |
5 |
57 |
|
723 |
598 |
MP |
246 |
4 |
433 |
425 |
18 |
64 |
493 |
1 |
264 |
NC |
|
43 |
|
1 |
4 |
241 |
1 |
|
1 |
NW |
|
44 |
1 |
3 |
40 |
1 301 |
|
|
|
WC |
13 |
1 516 |
17 |
|
98 |
2 |
1 |
|
2 |
SA |
334 |
6 851 |
6 641 |
3 352 |
1 623 |
2 228 |
501 |
796 |
1 076 |
Table 1 above indicates that 6 851 schools are offering IsiXhosa as home language and 6 641 are offering IsiZulu home language.
(1)(b)
Table 2: Number of schools offering an indigenous African language as first additional language, by province, in 2022
Province |
IsiNdebele FAL |
IsiXhosa FAL |
IsiZulu FAL |
Sepedi FAL |
Sesotho FAL |
Setswana FAL |
SiSwati FAL |
Tshivenda FAL |
Xitsonga FAL |
EC |
|
269 |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
FS |
|
3 |
8 |
1 |
75 |
11 |
|
1 |
|
GT |
|
|
589 |
121 |
142 |
117 |
|
19 |
33 |
KZN |
8 |
15 |
727 |
10 |
9 |
3 |
2 |
|
10 |
LP |
2 |
2 |
5 |
55 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
26 |
25 |
MP |
4 |
|
33 |
15 |
1 |
2 |
51 |
2 |
8 |
NC |
1 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
|
|
|
NW |
|
1 |
2 |
|
2 |
52 |
1 |
|
|
WC |
12 |
299 |
14 |
|
5 |
5 |
|
4 |
|
SA |
27 |
593 |
1 379 |
203 |
242 |
199 |
56 |
52 |
76 |
Table 2 indicates that majority of schools, (1 379 ) schools offers IsiZulu first additional language followed by IsiXhosa with 593 schools.
(2) List of schools by Language of learning and teaching is attached.
Note: All data represented above is self-reported by schools
13 December 2022 - NW4461
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Apart from a single meeting at his department to which the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO), Mr Louis Heyneman, was invited, (a) on what dates and (b) at which venues did the other formal meetings and/or consultations with the CPO take place as referred to by the CEO of the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra, Mr Bongani Tembe?
Reply:
It is incorrect to imply that Mr. Louis Heyneman was only invited to a single meeting with the Department for the purpose of the conceptualization of the National Orchestra. Prior to the board of Mzansi NPO being appointed by the Minister, the Department managed the process and was the custodian of the task team of experts. Our records indicate that several meetings were called by the office of the Director General between September 2018 and November 2019. This does not include the meetings that the task team held at the National Arts Council offices in Johannesburg. Mr. Heyneman was invited to the said meetings where, in certain instances he attended, while in some instances he forwarded formal apologies. Noteworthy is that in March 2019, Mr. Heyneman made a written submission titled ‘National Philharmonic Orchestra: A Working Document’. We have attached evidence as Annexure A on his insightful contribution. One of the strong and progressive ideas that he presented in this document related to the issue of audience development and he said, ‘If it is the intent that the NPO [National Philharmonic Orchestra – as it was called] must be the “orchestra by the people for the people”, audiences for this new national ensemble must be found and developed. Without enthusiastic support and “bums on seats” the noble idea of a national orchestra that reflects the demographics of South Africa, catering for the musical taste of the majority of the population, will die a premature death.’ These kinds of ideas, among others, informed the entire conceptualization of the National Orchestra, feeding into the outcomes of the report of the task team that was presented to my office.
While there was an expectation for all task team members to attend and participate in the scheduled activities or meetings, the reality is that members also had commitments outside the work of the task team. However, this should not be used to cast aspersions on the validity of the processes and imply that there was no consultation when due processes were followed. On the occasions when some could not attend, meetings continued with the other participants.
13 December 2022 - NW4601
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1)Whether the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee advertised the position for a safeguarding company to assist federations with safeguarding matters; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date and (b) where was the specified advertisement placed. (2) what (a) were the criteria for applicants and (b) does the contract entail. (3) (a) what total number of companies applied and were invited to be interviewed and (b) on what date did this take place. (4) (a) on what date was a certain company (name furnished) appointed and (b)(i) what safeguarding documents are prepared by the specified company for federations and (ii) at what total cost. (5) what total number of federations have adopted safeguarding policies?
Reply:
The Department is awaiting response from the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).
13 December 2022 - NW4472
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1) (a) What are the reasons that the Marketing and Communications Manager at the National Arts Council (NAC), Ms Thola Phetla, was moved to another unit and (b) has he found that there was a need to move her. (2) (a) who is managing the corruption watch line and/or emails (details furnished) at the NAC and (b) what was the total number of calls and emails received each day in the past financial year. (3) what (a) total number of the (i) specified calls and emails are investigated and/or still pending and (ii) reported cases are closed, but not investigated and (b) steps has the NAC taken with regard to the allegations?
Reply:
1 The Minister or the Department does not get involved in the movement of operational staff within the NAC. This is the matter that is within the responsibilities of the CEO of the entity.
2. Ms. Mopeli is managing the corruption watch line staff and we like to protect the persons managing this extremely sensitive line.
3.(a) total number received is five (5). Pending is (two) 2
(a) (i) Three (3) were investigated and closed
(a) (ii) no case closed without investigation
(b) NAC investigated the complaints and as stated above 3 were closed and 2 are still being investigated.
13 December 2022 - NW4372
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(a) On what date will the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Julie Diphofa, go on sick leave, (b) who will be appointed to act in her absence, (c) on which media will the acting position be advertised and (d) for how long will the specified person act in the position?
Reply:
We are not Sangomas, therefore unable to predict the illnesses of any human being.
13 December 2022 - NW4682
Madlingozi, Mr BS to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Whether he has considered separating the departments responsible for arts, culture, and heritage; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture has no authority in separating the departments/programmes responsible for Arts, Culture and Heritage. The office of the President is responsible to provide guidance and directive to the Minister on which Departments he/she is responsible for.
13 December 2022 - NW4573
Tito, Ms LF to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Which measures of intervention have been taken to assist the Simelane family at Anhalt farm in Ward 15 in Mkhondo Local Municipality which had their graves flattened and a plantation planted over it?
Reply:
The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has reported the matter to the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission to investigate the allegation of desecration of graves belonging to the Simelane family by the landowner.
CRL Rights Commission has committed to investigate the matter and report back once the investigation is completed and can be contacted at (+27) 011 358 9100 or by email at [email protected].
13 December 2022 - NW4616
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1) What are the reasons that public announcements regarding the progress in establishing the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra (MNPO) were not made until July 2022, although the Memorandum of Understanding establishing the MNPO was already signed in September 2021; (2) whether the MNPO was in front of all council members at the National Arts Council of South Africa; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether he will furnish Mrs V van Dyk with a list of (a) individual musicians, (b) ensembles, (c) orchestras and (d) other entities in the classical and other music fields in the Republic that were consulted about the establishment of the MNPO; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- The need for establishment of the national orchestra is embedded in the Revised White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage. This policy document was approved by cabinet in August 2018 and endorsed by Parliament in February 2020 and thus automatically making it a public document. Like many other recommendations of the Revised White Paper, the establishment of the MNPO was effected and implemented by the Department. In terms of project management, it is a normal practice for a project to be launched once specific goals of the project are accomplished, and there is nothing untoward about lauching the MNPO in July 2022, several months after the signing of the agreement. This only tells us that certain deliverables had to concluded before the actual launch was done.
- There was no need for the MNPO to be brought in front of all council members at the National Arts Council of South Africa. In this instance, the role of the National Arts Council (NAC) is to fund the MNPO, just like other institutions that are being funded. In line with the Act that establishes the NAC, the Council has appointed the Chief Executive Officer for the Council to deal with all matters relating to funding and other administrative matters. The CEO is responsible for the management of the affairs of the Council and reports those affairs to the Council as often as possible, and therefore the matter regarding the MNPO was also also reported as such.
- As mentioned before, the need for establishment of the national orchestra is embedded in the Revised White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage. This policy document was approved by cabinet in August 2018 and endorsed by parliament in February 2020. Likewise, it is a requirement for all policy document to undergo public consultation before approval is granted. In as far as the implementations of the Revised White Paper is concerned, such mandate is constitutionally with the Ministry of Sports, Arts & Culture and/or the Department Sports, Arts & Culture. It was for that reason that a panel of experts was appointed by my office to kick-start the implementation of the recommendation. A list of the the members of the panel was provided before to this house by way of answering previously raised questions relating to the matter.
13 December 2022 - NW4396
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Employment and Labour
What is the (a) total number of staff employed and/or provided as departmental support in (i) his and (ii) the Deputy Minister’s private offices and (b)(i) job title and (ii) annual remuneration package of each specified person?
Reply:
The number and the positions of the staff employed and/or provided as departmental support in the Ministry are illustrated by the table below. Job titles are provided together with the remuneration for each of them.
MINISTRY
|
||
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION |
POST JOB TITLE DESCRIPTION |
TOTAL ANNUAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE |
MINISTRY |
DRIVER/MESSENGER |
498762 |
MINISTRY |
SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST |
290019 |
MINISTRY |
REGISTRY CLERK |
298791 |
MINISTRY |
ASSISTANT APPOINMENT SECRETARY |
491403 |
MINISTRY |
CHIEF OF STAFF |
1409157 |
MINISTRY |
SPECIAL ADVISOR: MINISTRY |
1451754 |
MINISTRY |
SPECIAL ADVISOR: MINISTRY |
1688373 |
MINISTRY |
DOMESTIC WORKER |
128166 |
MINISTRY |
DOMESTIC WORKER |
128166 |
MINISTRY |
ASSISTANT APPOINMENT SECRETARY |
513846 |
MINISTRY |
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER |
766584 |
MINISTRY |
CABINET AND PARLIAMENTARY OFFICER |
903006 |
MINISTRY |
MEDIA LIAISON OFFICER : MINISTRY |
1173231 |
MINISTRY |
PARLIAMENTARY OFFICER : MINISTRY |
1105383 |
MINISTRY |
PRIVATE SECRETARY |
1105383 |
MINISTRY |
ADMIN SECRETARY : MINISTRY |
1190826 |
DEPUTY MINISTER |
||
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION |
POST JOB TITLE DESCRIPTION |
TOTAL ANNUAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE |
DEPUTY MINISTER |
DRIVER/ MESSENGER |
181599 |
DEPUTY MINISTER |
REGISTRY CLERK |
269214 |
DEPUTY MINISTER |
DOMESTIC WORKER |
128166 |
DEPUTY MINISTER |
DOMESTIC WORKER |
128166 |
DEPUTY MINISTER |
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER |
766584 |
DEPUTY MINISTER |
PARLIAMENTARY AND CABINET SUPPORT |
766584 |
DEPUTY MINISTER |
PRIVATE SECRETARY |
908502 |
DEPUTY MINISTER |
HEAD OF OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY MINISTER |
1105383 |
13 December 2022 - NW4470
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(a). What (i) research methodology and (ii) work plan was used for the formation of the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra and (b) will he furnish Mrs V van Dyk with the concept document containing the detailed (i) scheduling and (ii) budget in this regard?
Reply:
The need of a National Orchestra is embedded in the revised White Paper, of the then Department of Arts and Culture, which was approved by cabinet in August 2018 and endorsed by parliament in February 2020. So, the Department did not have to prove the need of a National Orchestra. All it did was to implement one of the recommendations of the revised White Paper. In doing so, it followed a clear four-step process. The Department appointed a three-person committee of arts policy experts who travelled around the country consulting different organisations and stakeholders. And they reported to the Department.
The Department established a task team to formulate the objectives and the mission and the purpose of the National Orchestra. Part of this process was conducting international best practice for national orchestras and other orchestral development initiatives. Such as the El Sistema in Venezuela.
The Department entered into an engagement with the National Arts Council and this process led to a signed agreement with the National Arts Council.
The Department appointed a board of the National Orchestra, which actually runs the day-to-day affairs of this national institution.
Lastly, the Department together with the NAC and the National Orchestra, submitted comprehensive reports to the Portfolio Committee of Sport, Arts and Culture and engaged with them at least twice this year, including the meeting of 16 September 2022.
13 December 2022 - NW4471
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1) With reference to the National Arts Council (NAC), (a) what are the relevant details of the NAC policy on the extension of acting in positions, (b)(i) who are those that are currently acting and (ii) in what capacity and (c) has he found that the specified policy applied was in order regarding their acting and/or extension appointment. (2) what is the total number of vacant positions in the NAC. (3) whether any of the vacant positions have been vacant for more than three months; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the reasons that the NAC is taking so long to fill such positions. (4) what is the involvement of the Council Chairperson in the vacancies (5) what is the name of the former marketing and communications manager of the NAC?
Reply:
(1)(a). The Labour Relations Act stipulates that the maximum period for acting in a higher position shall not be more three (3) months. The NAC allows an employee to act in a higher position for a three (3) months period and thereafter allow for rotation (where there are suitable candidates) if the position is still vacant. Should a need persist, the acting period can be extended.
(b) Currently three people are serving in an acting capacity for the positions of CEO, CFO and the Marketing and Communications Manager.
(c) The policy was applied in that extensions were granted and approved.
(2). The NAC has six (6) vacancies
(3). Yes, five positions have been vacant for more than three (3) months. The reason is that the NAC had to procure the services of a recruitment agency to handle the recruitment of the CEO and CFO position. The other three positions have been delayed due to budgetary constraints.
(4). The Chairperson is involved in the recruitment process of the Chief Executive Officer.
13 December 2022 - NW4677
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) What are the details of the (a) policy that is being used to guide the procurement of various foods for the school feeding schemes and (b) role of the school governing bodies as part of implementing the policy of the school feeding programme of her department; (2) (a) what are the details of the measures that her department has put in place to ensure that the procurement of foods by schools benefits local communities and (b) what portion and/or percentage of the budget allocated to various schools in the past two years benefited local black communities in the areas where the schools are located?
Reply:
1. (a) The NSNP Grant Framework as gazetted in the Division of Revenue Act, stipulates menu specifications, which include protein, carbohydrate, fruit and/or vegetable for procurement by Provinces, using the Food Specification Guide developed by the Department of Health.
(b) The NSNP Guidelines for Schools stipulate the role of SGBs, which includes among others, participation in the school based NSNP Committees, whose responsibility includes NSNP finances related to procurement of goods, especially in a decentralised procurement model. The SGB is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Programme.
2. (a) The Grant Framework makes provision for the promotion of local economic empowerment, including the procurement of fresh produce from smallholder farmers. The NSNP Financial Management Training Guidelines give special focus in promoting the empowerment of local communities. Provinces are obliged to follow the supply chain management (SCM) processes in line with the Preferential Procurement Policy Act.
(b) No specific percentage of the budget is allocated for local black communities per se; however, in principle Provinces follow the PPPA, whether its the open tender (centralised procurement), or transfers to schools (decentralised procurement). The PEDs' quarterly reports in the last two years show that a total of 3 599 SMEs and Local Cooperatives in black communities, benefit from the NSNP.
13 December 2022 - NW4695
Hlengwa, Ms MD to ask the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
(1)With reference to one of the priorities of her Office of ensuring that the rights of women, youth and persons with disabilities are mainstreamed across all sectors of society, what is her department’s position regarding the recommendation of the Department of Basic Education that schools provide unisex toilets and change rooms and individual stalls to create a safe, inclusive schooling environment for pupils of all sexual orientations and identities; 2) whether she has found that the introduction of unisex toilets in schools may lead to an increase in teenage pregnancies; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether her Office intends to collaborate with the Department of Basic Education to work towards the protection of children against sexual abuse in schools; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the collaboration? NW5818E
Reply:
1 & 2 The Department of Basic Education issued the attached Press Statement on 16
November 2022 wherein the department indicated that the matter was taken out of context and the subject of single sex toilets was extracted out of a myriad of issues in the discussion document which is yet to be formally released. These are draft guidelines for the socio-educational inclusion of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) in schools. The official discussion document will be released for comments in 2023.
Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has already corresponded with the Department of Basic Education DBE in preparation for various interfaces and sessions on document that is to be formally released for comments so as to make informed views and subsequently draft our comments as a department, from an informed premise.
2. The Department is collaborating with the Department of Education through implementation of Pillar 2 of the NSP on GBVF where it is allocated the responsibility to lead on prevention of the scourge in the schooling environment, Per se. However, at National level, the Department also monitors progress on interventions that are implemented by the Department of Education.
The Department of Education is expected to submit monthly reports detailing progress on their gender based violence and femicide prevention initiatives they are implementing in schools in order to amongst others prevent sexual abuse in schools.
_________________________
Approved by Minister
Ms M Nkoana-Mashabane, MP
Date:
13 December 2022 - NW4719
Hlengwa, Mr M to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether her department has considered purchasing more of its own buildings and/ or apartments for residential purposes of missions to reduce its expenditure on rentals; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so (2) Whether her department has taken any action and/or steps in this regard ; if not why not; if so, what are the details of the timeline with dates that her department would start to buy properties?
Reply:
1. Yes, the Department is considering purchasing properties for Chanceries and residential purposes.
2. The Department is currently considering the purchase of a Chancery property in Nairobi. It is envisaged that a feasibility study, as well as valuation for the proposed acquisition of the Chancery in Nairobi will be finalised by end of January 2023. The outcomes of the two studies will inform the decision to purchase the targeted property.
13 December 2022 - NW4721
Hlengwa, Mr M to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What are the details of the agreement made between South Africa and Nigeria on the audio-visual co-production which aims to promote sport, deepen cooperation and strengthen bond of solidarity between the countries?
Reply:
The Agreement on the Audio-Visual Co-Production is an Agreement for Audio-Visual works only and that includes film and television productions of varying lengths. Participants will be from both South Africa and Nigeria. The filmmakers will make use of locations and post-production facilities of both countries. Minimum financial contribution is set at 10% and maximum at 90%. This is the contribution to the overall production budget of the project. The production once certified as an official co-production, will qualify for maximum local financial benefits. This will be 35% of the film and television incentive as administered by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC).
The production will also qualify as national film in terms of local quotas. The film will qualify to be entered into the South African Film and Television Awards as a local production where the categories feature South Africa. It will also be eligible under the best film category should the director be South African. The agreement will offer films from the two countries to access each other’s markets. The overall benefits at local level will be the promotion of South African technical expertise, locations, crew, cast and facilities.
The agreement between the two countries was signed in Abuja, Nigeria, during the State Visit to that country in December 2021. South Africa has met with all its constitutional requirements to bring this Agreement into force and is awaiting confirmation from Nigeria to indicate whether all the constitutional requirements to bring the Agreement into force have been met.
13 December 2022 - NW4696
Hlengwa, Ms MD to ask the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Considering the crime statistics that were released in November 2022, which indicate an alarming escalation in crime statistics across the Republic as murder cases increased by 13,6% and sexual offences by 11%, with the murder of women and children once again having increased in the second quarter (details furnished), and considering that the Republic is in the period of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign, (a) what plans and initiatives has her Office put in place to foster collaborative efforts in dealing with issues around the protection of women and children and (b) how is her Office working together with other government departments to ensure the protection of women and children?
Reply:
a) The Department facilitated the development of Comprehensive National Gender Based Violence and Femicide Preventions Strategy. The strategy identifies prevention mechanisms that will foster effective collaboration of stakeholders in order to address the issues of prevention of GBVF, including protection of women and children. The department is in the process of consulting stakeholders who are key in the fight against gender based violence in provinces and districts in order to facilitate the development of locally based GBVF Prevention plans and evidence informed interventions that will ensure inclusion and active participation of all locally based stakeholders in the fight against gender based violence and femicide, including and protection of women and children.
The Department is also in the process of reviewing the Integrated Development and District Development Plans of Municipalities and one of the key areas of focus are the safety plans that have been developed by Municipalities and the extent to which the Municipalities are planning to work with locally based stakeholders in order to enhance issues of safety. For example Ethekwini Municipality is collaborating with Safer Cities and local NGOs and CBOs to implement GBV prevention programmes that will ensure safety of women and children.
The Department is working with COGTA and GIZ to develop guidelines of elements to be included in Integrated Development plans and District Development Plans, in order to ensure the safety of women and children at Local Municipality levels.
b) The Department is fostering collaboration between various government departments through the implementation of the Comprehensive National GBVF Prevention Strategy. This strategy identifies the roles of the various government departments in the prevention of GBVF and collaboration that is expected between the departments and Civil Society Organisations in order to ensure effective prevention of GBVF, including protection of women and children.
In addition to the above, the department is facilitating the District and Local GBVF Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) to develop Multi Stakeholder GBVF Prevention Plans, which clearly indicate how the various department are going to work together amongst themselves and with various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)to ensure effective prevention of GBVF. The implementation of these plans is monitored by all the respective departments and Civil Society Organisations who are members of the GBVF Rapid Response Teams.
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Approved by Minister
Ms M Nkoana-Mashabane, MP
Date:
13 December 2022 - NW4708
Luthuli, Mr BN to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Following reports that his department estimated the cost of repatriation of the remains of war veterans to be at R40 000.00 per coffin, what (a) total number of war veterans have been identified and (b) steps has his department taken towards repatriation efforts?
Reply:
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has not estimated the cost of repatriation of remains of war veterans at R40 000.00 per coffin. However, through past experience the DSAC understands the expensive nature of undertaking repatriation of human remains hence the DSAC hosted a workshop on 04 – 05 August 2022 to develop the most cost effective yet impactful model and implementation plan for the repatriation of human remains.
(a). The identification of and the total number of war veterans is a continuous process involving engagements with various stakeholders to provide comprehensive information, records, and where possible maps of the graves of the deceased war veterans in each country. However, current records to date estimate that the number of humans remains of war veterans outside the country is about 1 400.
(b). The DSAC has taken the following steps towards repatriation:
- Development of the National Policy on Repatriation and Restitution of Human Remains and Heritage Objects. Cabinet approved the Policy in March 2021.
- Amongst others the policy calls for the Miniter of Sport, Arts and Culture to appoint an Advisory Committee, which the Minister has implemented.
- Another very important recommendation of the Policy is the establishment of the Repatriation and Restitution Office (RRO) within the South African Resources Agency. The RRO is in the process of being established accordingly, as a manager has already been appointed.
- The hosting of a workshop on 04 – 05 August 2022 to develop the best model and implementation plan for the repatriation of human remains.
- Presentation of the proposed model and implementation plan to the Presidential Technical Task Team on Military Veterans on 04 November 2022.
- Implementation of the Presidential Technical Task Team on Military Veterans’ directive to host a Consultative National Workshop for Military Veterans to present the proposed model and implementation plan to garner support and solicit buy-in from Military Veterans on 02 December 2022.
13 December 2022 - NW4473
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1) What are the relevant details of the monitoring and evaluation process for the call centre of the National Arts Council (NAC). (2) whether he has found it feasible for one person to operate the call centre; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details. (3) what (a) is the name of the Chairperson of the Marketing and Communications Unit and (b) are the reasons that the chair and other council members are influencing management decisions on the appointment of the specified role. (4) whether he has found that the NAC is adhering to the requirements of the Department of Labour with regard to staff taking their maternity leave; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details. (5) what are the relevant details of the process followed to submit approved motivations to payroll?
Reply:
1. Once the reports are received, they are categorised and analysed according to the topic. Then investigated by the relevant team assigned to a particular identified category. Thereafter the team investigates and depending on the outcome of the investigation, it can either be resolved and closed or taken for further action.
2. The NAC call centre is staffed by five people.
3.(a) The Chairperson of the Marketing and Communications Unit is Mr. Tembe.
(b). Council Members do not influence any decisions on the appointment of staff members, that function would be under the authority of the CEO. Where an instance has previously been proven to have occurred, it was dealt with expeditiously and appropriately by the NAC, and it did not involve the position of any member within the marketing and communications department.
4. The NAC is proud to adhere to the requirements of the Department of Labour with regards to staff taking maternity leave. The NAC will always reaffirm the rights of women to be pregnant in the workplace and for them to retain their jobs notwithstanding pregnancy. Preventing staff to perform their duties/roles due to being pregnant concerns is unethical, discriminatory, and prejudicial. The NAC does not prescribe to such regressive acts against women.
5. A motivation is drafted by the relevant Manager and sent to the CEO’s office for approval. Once approved, it is submitted to HR for submission to the finance unit to process.
13 December 2022 - NW4673
Tito, Ms LF to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Considering the approaching school holidays, what plans has her department put in place regarding feeding schemes for learners who rely on school feeding schemes to sustain them on a weekly basis?
Reply:
The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) aims to provide daily school meals for targeted learners during the school term (as per school calendar), and not during school holidays. It's day-to-day operations is designed to serve meals at schools. National Treasury allocates a specific budget for NSNP in line with the school calendar i.e., count per child per day. In the 2022/23 financial year, all Provinces feed learners for 203 school days. This excludes school holidays.
13 December 2022 - NW4469
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1). (a)(i) On what date and (ii) where did his department advertise for the appointment of the service provider to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra, (b) what total number of applications were received, (c) which service provider was appointed and (d) who sat on the panel. (2).what are the terms of reference for the appointment of the service provider to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra?
Reply:
1. It is not mandatory that the Department advertises a tender for and appoint a service provider to conduct certain tasks that are needed for service delivery. A service provider is only appointed in certain special circumstances such as instances where the capacity and expertise are limited or not existing. The purpose is for the service provider to provide solutions and services within the scope of work and their breadth of knowledge. In this instance, a task team made of experts from the sector was appointed to provide the needed solution.
2. The terms of reference for the task team were broadly to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra and to develop a concept document thereof. Inputs were received from all the members of the team who participated in the process. The team of experts included the following: Mr Louis Heyneman (CEO of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra), Mr Kutlwano Masote (Independent Educator and Conductor), Mr Lindumuzi Mngoma (Independent Educator and Conductor), Mr Bongani Tembe (CEO of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra), Mr Shadrack Bokaba (former Acting CEO NFVF), Ms Julie Diphofa ( Acting CEO NAC), and Ms Lindi Ngcobo (Project Manager: NAC).
13 December 2022 - NW4685
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What (a) practical steps has the Republic taken over the past five years to support the struggle of the people of Palestine and (b) are the reasons that the specified steps have not included the cutting of diplomatic ties between the Republic and Israel?
Reply:
a) Practical steps taken by South Africa over the past five years include:
- In May 2018, South Africa downgraded the Embassy in Tel Aviv by recalling its Ambassador;
- The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) hosted the State of Palestine Africa Heads of Mission Conferences in South Africa during the periods 2018 and 2022;
- On 8 June 2021, the Permanent Missions of South Africa and Namibia to the United Nations (UN) in New York jointly hosted a Ministerial virtual side event in partnership with the State of Palestine on “The Importance of Upholding the Principles of Self-Determination and Non-discrimination: Justice for the Palestinian People”. The event was borne from South Africa and Namibia’s own experience against racial segregation and oppression in their fight for liberation against Apartheid.
The purpose of the event was to create awareness around the political, economic and social subjugation Palestinians face daily under Israeli laws; to recognise Israel as an Apartheid state, and to mobilise the UN and its member states, the international community and civil society to double its efforts to strengthen international action and coordination to uphold international norms and apply pressure on Israel to implement UN resolutions and to end its targeted violations of human rights and discriminatory practices;
- South Africa’s objection to the granting of official observer status by the African Union (AU) on 22 July 2021. The matter was raised by South Africa at the AU Summit on 6 February 2022. As a result of this action, the decision to grant Israel observer status was unanimously suspended. In this regard, a committee was set up to study the issue and the conclusions thereof to be presented at the AU Summit in 2023. The objection was based on the fact that, the decision to grant observer status to Israel was taken unilaterally and without adequate consultation with all AU Members. The AU strenuously objected to the deaths of Palestinians and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. It is trusted that this misstep will be corrected; and
- In August 2022, Honourable Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini’s undertook a working visit Palestine. The main objectives of the visit to Palestine were: (i) To establish a strategic dialogue on all key issues; (ii) Reaffirm South Africa’s commitment to the Palestinian cause, domestically and globally; (iii) Review South Africa’s initiatives and strengthen bilateral relations, discussions on coordination of efforts aimed at the establishment of the State of Palestine based on UN Resolutions and international law, and strategies for galvanising support in the international community; and (iv) Exchange views on recent political developments in Africa and the Middle East.
- During the working visit, Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini together with her Palestinian counterpart, Dr Amal Jadou, launched the Strategic Dialogue on 21 August 2022. The formation of the Strategic Dialogue between the two countries is aimed at galvanising support for the Palestinian cause on the African continent, as well as in the international arena.
The Strategic Dialogue agreed to:
- Mobilise African countries to support Palestine and to enhance bilateral relations with Palestine on the Continent;
- Exchange views based on the South African experience that will assist to end Israeli domination in Palestinian territories, and raise international awareness of the plight of Palestinians, especially the increase of settlements by Israel in the Occupied Territory;
- Lobby for the withdrawal of Israel as an observer member of the African Union;
- Continuation of efforts towards support for the two-state solution and the right to self-determination;
- Support Palestinian efforts for full membership of the United Nations and the creation of positive, credible, and lasting international mechanisms to address the Palestinian cause based on international law;
- Formulate practical strategies towards taking up the Palestinian cause to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), to declare Israel as an Apartheid state; and
- Mobilise civil society both in South Africa and Palestine, as well as internationally, to support the Palestinian cause.
b) As the custodian of foreign policy and inter-state relations, DIRCO gave effect to a resolution taken at the governing party’s 54th National Conference of December 2017, whereby the South African Government was directed to downgrade its Embassy in Israel to a Liaison Office.
The downgrade was aimed at giving “practical expression of support to the oppressed people of Palestine,” and the Government’s concern at the violation of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the refusal of the government of Israel to enter into meaningful negotiations.
The governing party’s resolution was also guided by a sentiment that given the continued intransigence and belligerence of the Government of Israel, that relationship with South Africa and the Government of Israel could not be typified as being ‘business as usual.”
To give effect to this decision, South Africa currently does not have an Ambassador accredited to Israel. The Government of South Africa recalled its Ambassador to Israel in May 2018, the South African Mission in Tel Aviv is currently headed by a Chargé D’Affaires.
The ongoing flagrant abuse of the human rights of Palestinians places a moral responsibility on South Africa to act. South Africa is therefore in the process of conceptualising a comprehensive South African Initiative on Palestine (SAIP), to support and consolidate the Palestinian cause, build international consensus, and recalibrate our relations with Israel.
South Africa cannot have normal relations with Israel until the creation of a free Palestine. In 2023, South Africa will continue to strengthen her fraternal relations with Palestine through the holding of various structured bilateral meetings, culminating in a State Visit by President Mahmoud Abbas to South Africa.
13 December 2022 - NW4464
Breedt, Ms T to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Whether she will furnish Ms T Breedt with a breakdown of how the R3,2 billion of the Blended Finance Scheme (BFS) launched by her department and the Land Bank to assist farmers, as indicated in the media statement dated 24 October 2022, will be spent; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) what are the requirements to qualify for the BFS; (3) how will the funds be broken down demographically; (4) whether she will make a statement on the matter; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Yes the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has committed R325 million annually for the next three years and has signed an agreement with Land Bank for 10 years, bringing the commitment of DALRDD to not less than R3,25 billion over the 10 year period.
The funds will be used to blend with the loan that Land Bank will issue to black smallholder and medium scale commercial producers at 60% grant for smallholder producers but not exceeding R15 million per transaction and 50% grant for medium scale commercial producers but not exceeding R30 million per transaction.
The Blended Fund facility will be used by the parties to provide loan and grant funding to black producers or majority black owned enterprises for:
- The acquisition of primary agricultural land parcels and/or commercially viable agricultural sector value chain operating entities (agri-businesses);
- Support existing operations for expansion in production on privately owned or land reform farms (Brownfields and Greenfields operations);
- The purchasing of capital equipment and infrastructure (“CAPEX”);
- Working capital and/or production loan (“Production Facility”); and
- Insurance pool provision for subsidisation of insurance cover for the applicable farmers (capped at 6% (six percent) of each total Grant Funding Facility amount).
2. The following are the requirements to qualify for Blended Finance Scheme:
- South African citizens with a valid identity document involved in agriculture or value adding enterprises;
- Black owned and managed farming enterprises that are commercially viable in commodities prioritised in the AAMP, Aquaculture and Forestry;
- In the case of Joint Ventures, the non-black partner should have 40% but not less than 26% ownership in the enterprise;
- Enterprises with 10% Farm worker profit sharing;
- Transactions that are youth owned, women owned or owned by people with disability and military veterans; and
- Qualifying applicants who are 60 years and above but demonstrate evidence of a successor.
3. This is a national scheme accessible to all provinces equally. The scheme is demand driven and will support applicants from all provinces. The steering committee will evaluate the spread of support and address any poor take-up from any province by engaging the bank officials in that province as well as the relevant department of agriculture.
4. No. A statement was made at the launch on 24 October 2022, which was broadcasted in local newspapers and the SABC news.
13 December 2022 - NW4720
Hlengwa, Mr M to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
With regard to the visit by the President , Mr M C Ramaphosa, to Bali for the G20 Summit, during which he and the President of the People’s Republic of China reiterated the shaping of the relations on initiative such as the Belt Road Initiative, the Republic’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan investments in the and the energy sector and the implementation of the Forum on China – Africa Cooperation in South Africa, (a) what role will her department play in these opportunities and (b) how does her department intend to promote the interest of the Republic in its involvement in these plans?
Reply:
DIRCO’s role would be, firstly, focused on assessing the bilateral and multilateral foreign policy implications of the BRI, FOCAC, and potential Chinese investments in key economic sectors e.g., energy and transport, and secondly, in facilitating cooperation between the government of China and relevant South African government departments that would be key implementing partners on projects where Chinese programmes complement national development projects, including those aligned to the EERP.
More specifically, DIRCO’s mandate and role is to promote the national interests of South Africa vis-à-vis the BRI, FOCAC and Chinese investments by:
- Positioning South Africa vis-à-vis the PRC in such a way that delivers maximum political and socio-economic benefit from the strategic relationship.
- Delivering bilateral consultations at high level on issues that include FOCAC, infrastructure development, and the BRI in Africa. For example, through the upcoming Binational Commission, Strategic Dialogue, and the BRICS Summit.
- Advising partner government departments on developments and trends in the bilateral relationship and in the international political milieu that may affect their involvement in associated projects.
- Facilitate bilateral cooperation between the relevant departments of the government of China and partner departments in their various areas of specialisation, including trade, investment, agriculture, infrastructure, education, training, and tourism.
- Coordinate efforts with partner government departments in:
- Identifying and assessing potential opportunities for economic reconstruction and development that stem from the bilateral relationship, including FOCAC and the BRI.
- Reporting on the progress achieved by partner government departments in delivering on FOCAC projects.
- Proactively identifying and work through obstacles to the implementation of bilateral commitments.
13 December 2022 - NW4618
Khakhau, Ms KL to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1) With reference to the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra, (a) what total amount in funding has each of the regional orchestras received in the past five financial years and (b) will he furnish Mrs V van Dyk with the financial statements to reflect on how the public money was utilised; (2) what is the breakdown of the salaries of (a) each board member and (b) the top management structure, including the chief executive officer (CEO) and artistic directors; (3) whether, in cases where a person held both positions, such a person received two salaries; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) what are the relevant details of the fruitless and wasteful expenditure for each financial report; (5) what are the relevant details of the expenditure on (a) flights, including if the management, board and CEO made use of first-class flights and how regularly any flight tickets were lost due to persons being late for flights, (b) transport, including if any chauffeurs were used and (c) accommodation, including the use of 5-star
Reply:
We are still awaiting response from the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra.
13 December 2022 - NW4508
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What number of business incubators that operate within the agricultural sector are (a) government funded (b) privately funded and (c) internationally funded?
Reply:
The management of business incubators is not within the mandate of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. This mandate is with Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA).
(a),(b),(c) Falls away.
13 December 2022 - NW4537
Cebekhulu, Inkosi RN to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
With reference to the trained youth under the National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) and the current non-quantifiable socio-economic impact of the members of the NARYSEC corps, what are the relevant details of the steps that she and/or her department is taking to provide the youth with support and assistance which will assist them with the use of their skills to make a living and ultimately allow the entry into the economy?
Reply:
The Minister of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development approved a revised NARYSEC Policy, 2022, to ensure youth will be recruited with the purpose of securing employment opportunities on graduation. The Department achieves this by signing employment agreements with government and the private sector stakeholders.
The 2010 Narysec Policy recruited youth with the sole purpose of up-skilling youth to enter the job market, but this policy didn’t result in the desired employment creation opportunities.
The new revised Narysec Policy, 2022 focuses on three main intervention areas for sustained employment, by recruiting youth for skills development programmes based on the following:
- negotiated guaranteed, job placement opportunities after graduation;
- established youth enterprises supported by the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and the Department of Small Business; and
- re-skilling/training and provision of job placement opportunities for youth trained under the 2010 Narysec Policy.