Question & Replies No 701 to 750

2008-11-27

[PMG note: Any gaps in the numbering are due to the replies not being provided yet]

QUESTION NO 701

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 MAY 2008: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12-2008

"701. Mrs D Van Der Walt (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

Whether his department offers any support to schools focused on Arts and Culture in order to let them function effectively; if not, why not; what are the relevant details"?

NW1398E

REPLY:

Yes, Department is offering support to schools that are focused on Arts and Culture in order to let them function effectively.

The support to schools is driven through the following programmes;

I. Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) Arts and Culture. This is an in-service and accredited teacher training programme with arts and culture focus. The ACE Arts and Culture programme is aimed at the educators who deliver education in the arts and culture learning area mainly at the General Education and Training (GET) phase. To date, this programme has been rolled-out in Gauteng by the Curriculum Development Project (CDP)/ Wits School of Arts (WSoA) partnership (2003-2005), University of Venda in Limpopo (2006 – 2007) and the CDP/WSoA partnership in Mpumalanga (2007 – 2008) provinces and has benefited 120 educators collectively.

II. Train the Trainer project. This initiative sought to develop capacity of the arts and culture subject advisors to competently and efficiently offer support and leadership to the arts and culture learning area educators in their respective districts. Participating subject advisors receive a rigorous capacity building programme in all the four disciplines of the arts. To date, 32 subject advisors from all the districts of the Limpopo province have benefited from the project. Department has also partnered with the Department of Education (DoE) in rendering this programme to at least 80 officials constituted mainly by subject advisors and officials. This programme took the form of Edu-Drama and Edu-Dance accredited training programmes at NQF level 4.

III. Artist in School. This is a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to alleviate capacity constraints with regard to the delivery of arts and culture learning area in the schools. The Department has positioned the community arts practitioners as an invaluable resource to collaborate with the arts and culture learning area educators in the implementation of the learning area as per the prescripts of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS). To date the Department has, (through its partner service providers that are constituted by Universities and specialist Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)) trained, contracted and placed two hundred (200) arts practitioners in 40 schools in the five provinces of Limpopo, Free State, Kwa Zulu Natal, Gauteng and Mpumalanga. Plans are at the advanced stages to expand this initiative in the Western Cape Province in 2008/2009 and other provinces. It is further envisaged that a full-scale national roll-out of this groundbreaking initiative shall been completed by 2011. What is of paramount importance to report about this specific project is that the Department of Arts and Culture, through the contracted service providers, pays for the arts practitioners' stipends, learning materials and equipment that is used to facilitate teaching in the arts and culture learning area in the participating schools.

In order to optimise and formalise our contributions to the delivery of quality arts and culture learning area and curriculum enrichment in support of the implementation of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) in our schools, the Department has signed the Framework of Collaboration (FoC) agreement with the Department of Education. The main objective the FoC is to establish a basis for co-operative work between DAC and DoE. The two Departments constitute themselves in a partnership for their mutual benefit in promoting access to creative and cultural learning and experience in the South African schools by collaboratively pursuing activities such as but not limited to;

1. capacity development of educators and learners

2. materials development

3. joint projects between schools, community arts centers, communities and arts practitioners

4. Planning and implementation of national schools arts and culture festivals, competitions and events.

QUESTION NUMBER 702

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 9 MAY 2008

Mr K J Minnie (DA) to ask the Minister of Finance:

(1) Whether the Government intends to introduce a new government-controlled national retirement fund; if so, (a) when will this fund be introduced and (b) what are the (i) relevant details regarding this fund and (ii) reasons for introducing this fund;

(2) whether any current retirement benefit or rights of workers will be affected; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1399E

REPLY:

Proposals for a contributory earnings-related social security arrangement and further reform of the retirement funding industry are currently under review by a committee that includes the Ministers of Finance, Social Development, Labour, Health and Public Service and Administration.

(a) & (b) ( i)

Details have not yet been finalised.

(b) (ii)

Reasons for the proposed reforms were set out in a discussion paper published by the National Treasury in February 2007, which is available on the Treasury website, and include, inter alia , the inadequate level of coverage and preservation of retirement savings at present, particularly among lower income workers, and the high costs and institutional fragmentation of present arrangements.

Reform of the retirement funding environment will lead in due course to better protection of workers' retirement benefits and rights. The reforms under consideration will not lead to any loss of accrued retirement benefits or rights.

QUESTION 703

703. Mr. K. J. Minnie (DA) to ask the Minister for the Public Service and Administration:

(1) (a) How many National Anti-Corruption Hotline (NACH) cases were referred to it by the Public Service Commission (PSC),

(b) What was the rate of feedback given to the PSC on these cases?

(c) How many government officials were found guilty of committing fraud with regard to these NACH cases in the 2006-2007?

(2) Whether any action was taken against the persons who were found guilty of committing such fraud, if not, why not; if so, what action?

ANSWER

(1) (a) A total of two-thousand-six-hundred and forty eight (2648) cases of alleged corruption were received by the NACH during the period January 2006 to December 2007.

(b) From these cases, feedback was received on 951 cases from National and Provincial Departments on cases referred during the same period.

(c) In total, forty (40) officials were charged with committing fraud. Twenty three officials (23) were found guilty of fraud.

(2) Twenty three (23) officials were dismissed and a further 17 officials were suspended pending further investigation. Three (3) of the persons that were dismissed were also prosecuted and sentenced to prison terms.

QUESTION NO 704

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 MAY 2008

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12/2008)

Date reply submitted: 29 May 2008

Ms D Kohler‑Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister for Safety and Security:

(1) Whether his department uses private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;

(2) whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so, (a) how many contracts did his department take out in this regard in 2007, (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;

(3) why is there a need for his department to use a private security firm as opposed to State security?

NW1401E

REPLY:

(1) Yes, the South African Police Service uses private security firms.

R112 159 307,00 was spent on such firms in 2007.

(2) Yes, these firms are used on a contractual basis.

(a) No new contract was awarded in 2007. The existing two (2) contracts that were concluded in 2005, are valid until 2008.

(b) Contract 19/1/9/1/4 TP (04)

ÿ Protea Security Services

ÿ Comwezi Security Services

ÿ Khulani Fidelity Group Services

ÿ Executive Armed Security International

ÿ Bekezela Cleaning & Security Services

ÿ Enlightened Security Services

ÿ Ukuphanta Protection Services

ÿ Royal Security Services

ÿ Masakhane Security

ÿ Afriguard

ÿ Warrior Alarms & Security Systems

ÿ Umkhombe Security Services

Contract 19/1/9/1/114 TP (04)

ÿ Comwezi Security Services

ÿ City Commercial t/a Allguard

ÿ Protea Security Services

ÿ Khulani Fidelity Group Services

(c) Each contract was awarded for the provision of security services to perform guard duties at the South African Police Service premises.

(d) Contract 19/1/9/1/4 TP (04): 2007

NAME OF COMPANY	TOTAL PRICE PER MONTH (VAT INCLUDED)	TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE
Protea Security Services	R2,064,432.00	R24,773,184.00
Comwezi Security Services	R282,349.00	R3,388,188.00
Khulani Fidelity Group Services	R1,868,466.00	R22,421,592.00
Executive Armed Security International	R432,389.00	R5,188,668.00
Bekezela Cleaning & Security Services	R80,388.00	R964,656.00
Enlightened Security Services	R52,919.00	R635,028.00
Ukuphanta Protection Services	R325,169.00	R3,902,028.00
Royal Security Services	R66,000.00	R792,000.00
Masakhane Security	R100,312.00	R1,203,744.00
Afriguard	R109,054.00	R1,308,648.00
Warrior Alarms & Security Systems	R21,915.00	R262,980.00
Umkhombe Security Services	R128,427.00	R1,541,124.00

Contract 19/1/9/1/114 TP (04): 2007

NAME OF COMPANY	TOTAL PRICE PER MONTH (VAT INCLUDED)	TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE
Comwezi Security Services	R142,509.82	R1,710,117.84
Protea Security Services	R190,006.22	R2,280,074.64
Khulani Fidelity Group Services	R68,907.00	R826,884.00
City Commercial t/a Allguard	R107,100.00	R1,285,200.00

(3) The South African Police Service uses private security guards because of the many advantages:

3.1 A comparative analysis that was conducted revealed that it is more cost‑ effective to outsource this type of service than to use trained police officials.

3.2 More trained police officials are available to perform operational police duties.

3.3 The private security company is contractually bound to replace employees who are absent for whatever reasons (eg. sick leave, vacation leave).

3.4 The administrative burden of arranging guard duties is no longer the South African Police Service's responsibility.

3.5 All personnel matters must be dealt with by the service provider.

3.6 The private security company can be held responsible, should any losses occur.

QUESTION 705

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9/05/2008

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 12-2008)

Mr G G Boinamo (DA) to ask the Minister of Education:

(1) Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;

(2) Whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so, (a) how many contracts did her department take out in this regard in 2007, (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;

(3) Why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security? NW1402E

REPLY:

Yes, the Department only uses one private security firm, whom the Department paid R411,426 in 2007.

Yes

(a) One

(b) Bushindo Business Enterprise

(d) R411 426.00 for 2007

(3) The Department employs Bushindo Business Enterprise to protect one of the buildings that the DoE currently rents to accommodate its expanding staff. In 2009 the Department will move to a new building that is being constructed in terms of a PPP agreement . Part of the security services will then be provided in terms of this agreement. Thus, the current staff complement of the Department will be sufficient to provide the remaining security services that will be required. The appointment of additional security staff at this stage would lead to their redundancy once we occupy the new building.

COMPILER: MR J VISSER

EXTENTION: X5439

QUESTION 706

DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 9 May 2008

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 of 2008

Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(1) Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;

(2) whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so, (a) how many contracts did her department take out in this regard in 2007, (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;

(3) why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?

NW1403E

REPLY

(1) Yes. A total amount of R29,339,473,87 was spent on private security firms in the 2007/08 financial year.

(2) Yes. (a) A total of ten (10) contracts were in place during 2007.

(b) Khulani Fidelity Security Services (Most Khoza Security Services), Double Barrel Security Services, Motheo Security Services, M2M Security Services, SSE Security CC, Davidson Security Services, P S Legal Protection Security Services, Cheetah Security Services, Naphtronics Security Services and Bagale Security Services.

(d) The following amounts were paid to each of the respective service providers:

· Khulani Security Services R 26,882,623,98

· Most Khoza Security Services R4,860,75

· Double Barrel Security Services R1,875,563,08

· Motheo Security Services R31,686,20

· M2M Security Services R27,000,00

· SSE Security Services R91,618,20

· Davidson Security Services R110,238,00

· P S Legal Security Services R6,666,93

· Cheetah Security Services R43,638,06

· Bagale Security Services R95,006,10

· Naphtronics Security Services R176,122,57

· Fidelity Security Services R450,00

(3) The utilisation of private security companies is necessitated by the fact that the Department currently does not have the internal capacity to provide security, at all of its offices, in all nine (9) Provinces. However, the Department has appointed nineteen (19) new Security Officers during the 2007/08 financial year. Ten (10) of these officers are, currently, stationed at the Department's Head Office, and the remaining nine (9) (Control Security) officers, have, each, been deployed to the Provinces.

Based on different appraisals and audits that have been conducted by both the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and the South African Police Service (SAPS), it is more cost effective, at this point, in time, for the Department to outsource physical security. By outsourcing physical security, the Department only needs to pay for services provided by a private security guard, which is, in all instances, far less than the salary, and benefits to be paid to an appointed official, in a financial year.

QUESTION NO: 707

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 10 OF 12 MAY 2008

MR AJ LEON (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS:

Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so' how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;

Whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so' (a) how many contracts did her department takeout out in this regard in 2007' (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;

Why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?

REPLY:

1. Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007?

a)Yes – the department's missions do make use of private security firms.

b) R21 221 605.00

Whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so' (a) how many contracts did her department takeout out in this regard in 2007, (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;

a) 54 contracts

b) Sec Point Ltd, Sages Salem, Services plus et Securite, Top Guard, Surveillance Services Integres (SSI) and EGS, Securitas AG, Coral Empresa de Seguranca Ltda, First Security, In-Kal Security 2000kft, Alpha Security Company, Super Services, Budo Garde Guinee, MSA Benin, SAGAM Security, Knight Support Security, Lahej & Saltan Security Services (L.L.C), Filotto Falco Security, Long Hai, Securico Security Services, Security Management Services, Pt. Wiragarda Wahana Waspada, Saracen Uganda Ltd, G4S, Awad Security, Fenomen Security, Intersec Security Company, Group 4 Security Services, Redza Securiry Sdn Bhd Malaysia, Outsourcing Services Limited Nigeria, Group 4 Securicor, Clave 3, Omega Risk Solutions, G4S, G4S, Prosegur, Bioko Business Centre, Personal Security Systems Inc, SOSEP, W Power, W Power, Group 4 Securicor, 2.4 Grupo Almada, SATS, SOGAS, Oskord, Paramount Security and Allied Services, Security Guard Services, Ultimate, G4S, Tchad Triomphe Securite Privee, G4S Security Services (India) Ltd, SEPROSEC, Brinks Security, Madhi, Electro Security, Sogegat Security Company, Professional Security Force Services, DAF Securitry. (Please refer to attached schedule).

c) For the guarding of the Official Residence, Chanceries as well as accommodation of the transferred staff.

d) Sec Point Ltd (R249,210), Sages Salem (R1,160,332), Services plus et Securite (R36,110), Top Guard (R936,855), Surveillance Services Integres (SSI) and EGS (R611,224), Securitas AG (R57,214), Coral Empresa de Seguranca Ltda (R1,555,438), First Security (R665375), In-Kal Security 2000kft (R430, 630), Alpha Security Company (R141,973), Super Services (R15,302), Budo Garde Guinee (R6,978), MSA Benin (R77,700), SAGAM Security (R820,813), Knight Support Security (R632,121), Lahej & Saltan Security Services (L.L.C) (R64,237), Filotto Falco Security (R178,038), Long Hai (R60,507), Securico Security Services (R637,116), Security Management Services (R268,058), Pt. Wiragarda Wahana Waspada (R289,926), Saracen Uganda Ltd (R372,380), G4S (R65,511), Awad Security (R292,777), Fenomen Security (R97,592), Intersec Security Company (R333,278), Group 4 Security Services (R993,491), Redza Securiry Sdn Bhd Malaysia R100,328), Outsourcing Services Limited Nigeria (R217,989), Group 4 Securicor (R7,435), Clave 3 (R431), Omega Risk Solutions (R1,816,487), G4S (R731,943), G4S (R499,078), Prosegur (R7,813), Bioko Business Centre (R1,486,950), Personal Security Systems Inc (R160,946), SOSEP (R48,796), W Power (R802,714), W Power R248,919), Group 4 Securicor (R823,000), 2.4 Grupo Almaba (R188,973), SATS (R11,417), SOGAS (R345,180), Oskord (R68,705), Paramount Security and Allied Services (R224,827), Security Guard Services-Ultimate, G4S (R261,625)), Tchad Triomphe Securite Privee (R108,000), G4S Security Services (India) Ltd (R1,344,725), SEPROSEC (R6,000), Brinks Security (R68,500), Madhi (R100,296), Electro Security (R146,389), Sogegat Security Company (R242,384), Professional Security Force Services (R101,568), DAK Security (R554,400). (Please refer to attached schedule).

3. Why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?

Currently 54 missions make use of private firms for security at the Official residences as well as at the Chanceries. The main reason therefore is the fact that it is more cost effective to appoint private security firms than to employ staff to secure facilities 24 hours a day on the Department's establishment. In many cases host countries do not provide security services or provide limited services in respect of the Chancery only. Official residences and private residences thus have to be secured by the Department.

At Head Office security services are provided by permanent employees of the State.

QUESTION NO 708

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 MAY 2008: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12-2008

"708. Mrs D van der Walt (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and culture:

(1) Whether his department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in (a) 2007;

(2) whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so (a) how many contracts did his department take out in this regard in 2007; (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;

(3) why is there a need for his department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?"

N197E

REPLY:

(1) Yes. The Department made use of Private Security Firms at the Kingsley Centre Building, Metro Park Building, National Archives and the National Film, Video and Sound Archives.

(a) 2007, R 3 033 300.00

(2) Yes. The Firms were used on a contractual basis.

(a) Two

(b) Freedom Fighters and Bushindu Security services.

(c) To provide (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) access control services at the premises of the National Archives and National Film, Video and Sound Archives, to patrol the perimeter and grounds, reporting of security incidents and risks, to inspect the building entrances, exists and all external security control over the receiving of contractors, to provide security control over the receiving and dispatching of assets at control points and to act as authorized officers in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act 53 of 1985).

(d) The value of the contracts in 2007 was:

Freedom Fighters, R 1965300.00

Bushindu Security Services, R 1068 000.00

(3) The costs of making use of a private contract security firm for permanent access control services to these government premises are much lower as opposed to having to appoint full time government security officials to render such access control duties. Should use be made of full time government security officials for access control duties, such officials will need to be trained, supervised, controlled and monitored continuously which will require an extensive security supervisory and managerial personnel resources capacity.

QUESTION NO. 709

(Internal Question Paper No 12 – 2008)

Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister for Provincial and Local Government:

(a) What amount was owed to each metro municipality, (b) how many debtors were (i) residential properties, (ii) commercial enterprises, (iii) government departments and (iv) other specified entities in respect of each specified metro municipality and (c) what amounts have been outstanding for more than (i) 6 months, (ii) 12 months, (iii) 18 months, (iv) 24 months and (v) 3 years in each case as at 1 May 2008?

ANSWER

1. The following answer is based on information that was provided by the Ekurhuleni, Ethekwini, Nelson Mandela Bay and the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipalities, respectively:

METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY	(a) Amount Owed as at 1 May 2008	(b) Number of Debtors
		(i) Residential Properties	(ii) Commercial Enterprises	(iii) Government Departments	(iv) Other Entities
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality	R6 274 012 362	554 744	28 430	10 809	253 321
(c) Amounts Outstanding
		Residential Properties	Commercial Enterprises	Government Departments	Other Entities
(i) Amt outstanding for more than 6 months		R1 712 933 557	R501 768 718	R80 449 743	R44 830 616
(ii) Amt outstanding for more than 12 months		R119 776 204	R29 792 932	R4 750 794	R9 537 515
(iii) Amt outstanding for more than 18 months		R3 299 997 709	R268 337 865	R78 279 834	R123 556 874
(iv) Amt outstanding for more than 24 months
(v) Amt outstanding for more than 36 months
Note: A breakdown of amounts outstanding for more than 18 months, 24 months and 36 months, respectively, was not provided by the municipality

METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY	(a) Amount Owed as at 1 May 2008	(b) Number of Debtors
		(i) Residential Properties	(ii) Commercial Enterprises	(iii) Government Departments	(iv) Other Entities
Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality	R3 398 211 011	320 647	12 731	17 018	73 027
(c) Amounts Outstanding
		Residential Properties	Commercial Enterprises	Government Departments	Other Entities
(i) Amt outstanding for more than 6 months		R498 016 400	R471 595 188	R42 181 152	R222 550 538
(ii) Amt outstanding for more than 12 months		R200 623 797	R50 631 013	R123 786 737	R139 869 440
(iii) Amt outstanding for more than 18 months		R912 852 176	R122 289 284	R236 121 493	R377 693 793
(iv) Amt outstanding for more than 24 months		Information not provided by the municipality
(v) Amt outstanding for more than 36 months		Information not provided by the municipality
Note: A breakdown of amounts outstanding for more than 24 months and 36 months, respectively,was not provided by the municipality

METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY	(a) Amount Owed as at 1 May 2008	(b) Number of Debtors
		(i) Residential Properties	(ii) Commercial Enterprises	(iii) Government Departments	(iv) Other Entities
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality	R1 140 905 727 (Excluding VAT)	311 675	18 670	3 680	27 391
(c) Amounts Outstanding
		Residential Properties	Commercial Enterprises	Government Departments	Other Entities
(i) Amt outstanding for more than 6 months		R516 091 449	R86 015 241	R17 919 842	R96 767 147
(ii) Amt outstanding for more than 12 months		Municipality did not provide information
(iii) Amt outstanding for more than 18 months		Municipality did not provide information
(iv) Amt outstanding for more than 24 months		Municipality did not provide information
(v) Amt outstanding for more than 36 months		Municipality did not provide information
Note: A breakdown of amounts outstanding for more than 18 months, 24 months and 36 months, respectively, was not provided as the municipality does not keep such statistics

METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY	(a) Amount Owed as at 1 May 2008	(b) Number of Debtors
		(i) Residential Properties	(ii) Commercial Enterprises	(iii) Government Departments	(iv) Other Entities
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality	R8 506 180 712	781 911	86 595	13 444	6 494
(c) Amounts Outstanding
		Residential Properties	Commercial Enterprises	Government Departments	Other Entities
(i) Amt outstanding for more than 6 months		R932 564 711	R498 484 964	R41 749 254	R187 694 318
(ii) Amt outstanding for more than 12 months		R370 640 923	R137 652 070	R35 195 116	R139 020 714
(iii) Amt outstanding for more than 18 months		Municipality did not provide information
(iv) Amt outstanding for more than 24 months		Municipality did not provide information
(v) Amt outstanding for more than 36 months		Municipality did not provide information
Note: A breakdown of amounts outstanding for more than 18 months, 24 months and 36 months, respectively, was not provided by the municipality

2. The requested information is still to be provided by the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, and the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality. Upon receipt thereof, the information will be made available to the Honourable Member.

QUESTION NO 710

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 MAY 2008

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2)

710. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry:

(1) Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;

(3) why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?

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REPLY:

(1) Yes, the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry uses Private Security Services Providers at some of its installations and construction sites to an amount of R10 505 439,30 in 2007.

(2) Yes.

(2)(a) 74

(2)(b) Water:

Name of firm Contract value Name of Installation

ISITHA Security (2 contracts) R333 184,00 Worcester Stores / Offices

Chubb Security (1 contract) R 4 440,00 Bloemfontein Office

Top & Dipp Security (1 contract) R 8 448,00 Vanderkloof Dam Office

AC Security Services (3 contracts) R 11 220,00 Theewaterskloof Dam

Brandvlei Pump Station

Worcester Stores

ADT Security Services (1 contract) R 3 000,00 Jonkershoekshaft

Jailer Security Services (1 contract) R238 800,00 Zweilitsha Stores

Eastern Guard Security (1 contract) R440 472,00 King William's Town Office

Tsogile Foundation Security (1 contract) R 72 500,00 Upper Vaal

Bhambambe Security (1 contract) R 44 700,00 Tugela Vaal

Royal Security Services (1 contract) R 10 000,00 Boskop

Diks Security Services (1 contract) R167 580,00 Head Office buildings

Matimpule Security (3 contracts) R609 396,00 Hartbeespoort Area Office

Brits

Mamogalieskraal

Letaba Security (4 contracts) R696 000,00 Tzaneen Area Office

Albasini Dam

Nandoni Dam

Middel Letaba

Merryman Security (1 contract) R481 500 Witbank / Brugspruit

Mabuya Security (1 contract) R 36 000,00 Mayflower Sewage

Catch Up Security (1 contract) R291 500,00 Fernie Raw Water

Hurricane Security (2 contracts) R406 424,00 Mswati Office, Mayflower

Rutland Working for Water

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Ukhosi Security (1 contract) R294 000,00 Eerstehoek Booster Pump

Mercy Security (1 contract) R 57 000,00 Work for Water - Nelspruit

Hi Tech Security (1 contract) R 64 000,00 Rutland Working for Water

Protea Security (1 contract) R500 000,00 Nelspruit

Masakhane Security (1 contract) R111 710,88 Uitkeer Residential Area

Azania Security (1 contract) R113 270,40 Mthatha Dam Office

Caculama Security (1 contract) R 30 592,11 Mthatha Dam Office

Molomo & Sons (1 contract) R450 000,00 Polokwane Regional Office

Kolebe Security Services (1 contract) R250 000,00 Vhembe District Office

Forestry:

Ceres Alarms (1 contract) R 1 200,00 Wholesly Nursery

Mercy Security (1 contract) R126 000,00 Hebron Plantation

Fidelity Guards (1 contract) R 85 253,76 Mmabatho Nursery

Sibongakonke Security (1 contract) R140 972,40 Ulundi Nursery

Mbazwana Protective Security (1 contract)R342 111,84 Mbazwana Plantation

Siyaphumelela Security (1 contract) R 84 216,28 Makhado Area Office

City Commercial t/a All Guard Sec (1 contract) R 43 242,48 Upington Area Office

Construction:

Kiepersol Security (3 contracts) R670 284,00 De Hoop Dam

Inyaka Water Treat Works

Dwarsloop - Acornhoek

Tshepang Security (1 contract) R318 000,00 Piet Gouws Dam & Flag Boshielo Dam

Beaufort Vallei Security (13 contracts) R1 491 704,00 Sekhukhune Pipeline

Nandoni Water Treat Work

Sekhukhune (Levubu)

Valdesia Reservoir (X2)

Albasini Water Scheme

Molepo Dam

NR6 Pipeline

Nsami Dam

Vawani Pump Station

Middel Letaba

Magoro Pump Station

Magoro Pipeline

Franschhoek Estate Security (11 contracts) R1 107 179,20 Bergriver Weir - Paarl (X2)

Banhoek Dam

Voëlvlei Dam (X2)

Dasbos & Drakenstein (X2)

Paarl Single Quarters (X2)

Wemmershoek Irrigation

Paarl Offices

Kango Security (1 contract) R 34 897,34 Kammanassie Dam

Bravo Security (1 contract) R178 944,00 Ncora/Qamata/Tholeni Dam

Suid Punt Security (1 contract) R 11 660,00 Duivenhoks Dam

Fidelity Security (1 contract) R 96 258,00 Wentzel Dam

(2)(c) To safeguard State assets in each case.

(2)(d) The total value of the individual contracts have been provided in my reply to part (2)(b) and can be summarised for the three components of my Department as follow:

Water: R5 725 737,30

Forestry: R 822 996,76

Construction: R3 956 705,30

(3) It is more cost effective to outsource some of the security services. National Key Points and Strategic Important Works are being manned by DWAF security personnel.

QUESTION 711

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER [NO 12–2008]

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 9 MAY 2008

711. Mr A H Nel (DA) to ask the Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs:

(1) Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;

(3) why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security? NW1409E

THE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE AND LAND AFFAIRS:

(In respect of the Department of Land Affairs)

(1) Yes. R 7 879 286.26.

(2) Yes.

(2.1)

Please refer to the attached schedule.

These contracts were taken for the purpose of providing guarding services, i.e. access control, escorting of visitors and patrolling.

(d) Please refer to the attached schedule.

(3) Private security firms are cost effective as compared to state security.

LIST OF SECURITY FIRMS CONTRACTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AFFAIRS IN 2007

NAME OF SECURITY FIRM	VALUE PER MONTH	TOTAL VALUE PAID IN 2007
Matsobane and Karabo Business Enterprise	R193 268.35 X 12	R 2 319 220. 20
Matsobane and Karabo Business Enterprise	R22 300.00 X 8	R178 400.00
Freedom Fighters	R29 298.00 X 12	R351 576.00
Broll Security	R22 234.56 X 9	R200 111.04
Hlanganani Protection Services	R43 358.42 X 2	R86 716.84
Naphtronics	R18 709.84 X 12	R224 518.08
Naphtronics	R21 592.00 X 12	R259 104.00
Naphtronics	R21 592.00 X 12	R259 104.00
Arron Securities cc	R25 098.37 X 12	R301 180.44
GMMT Security Services	R19 336.24 X 10	R193 362.40
Tsegane Security Services	R11 104.71 X 12	R133 256.52
Kharas Security Services	R11 125.00 X 12	R133 500.00
Big Star	R7 787.34 X 9	R70 086.06
Mbovula Security Services	R24 282.00 X 9	R218 538.00
Masakhane Security	R2 335.86 X 12	R28 030.32
Red Alert Security	R2 707.00 X 12	R32 484.00
Sidas Security PTY LTD	R27 024.00 X 12	R324 288.00
Sidas Security PTY LTD	R65 493.00 X 12	R785 916.00
Aquagem Security	R28 500.00 X 12	R342 000.00
KZN Security	R10 900.00 X 12	R130 800.00
Maquba Security	R8 106.70 X 12	R97 280.40
Maquba Security	R5 200.00 X 9	R46 800.00
Condor Security	R9 646.22 X 12	R115 754.64
Push Security	R19 488.59 X 12	R233 863.08
Sechaba Protection Services	R27 295.02 X 12	R327 540.24
Sechaba Protection Services	R29 238.00 X 12	R350 856.00
KSA Security	R15 000.00 X 9	R135 000.00
TOTAL		R7 879 286.26

Question 712

Ms S J Loe (DA) to ask the Minister for Public Enterprises:

What has been the cost per annum of copper cable theft of Transnet's business operations in respect of (a) loss, (b) replacement costs and (c) increased security measures for each of the past five years for which information is available? NW1410E

REPLY:

The table below indicates Transnet 's costs per annum in respect of loss and replacement costs in the past 5 years arising from copper cable theft.

(a-b) Table 1: Indicates copper cable theft of Transnet's business operations

TRANSNET OPERATING DIVISION	YEAR	LOSS - NUMBER OF INCIDENTS	REPLACEMENT COSTS (million rands)
TRANSNET FREIGHT RAIL	2004	1 588	17 634 597
	2005	1 510	14 735 102
	2006	2 606	25 200 893
	2007	2 587	35 237 552
	2008	STATISTICS NOT AVAILABLE
TRANSNET NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY	2004	1	0.18 000
	2005	0	0
	2006	6	0.353 500
	2007	3	0.56 641
	2008	1	0.126 510
TRANSNET PIPELINES	2004	STATISTICS NOT AVAILABLE
	2005	4	0.160 000
	2006	9	0.130 000
	2007	25	0.624 000
	2008	6	0.077 000

(c) Transnet is continuously exploring a range of initiatives to decrease cable theft on their networks and business premises.

They are currently involved in a national joint forum called the Non-Ferrous Metals Theft Combating Committee with the SAPS, Eskom, Telkom, City Power and the mines. Internationally, Transnet Freight Rail has formed a forum called the Security Consultative Committee with SADC countries that specialise in rail and port operations. Further, there is a joint initiative with the Private Security Industry and the SAPS' Organised Crime Fighting Unit to combat cable theft. Transnet Freight Rail is also exploring the possibility of introducing a number of initiatives such as the latest crime fighting technology to decrease cable theft on its networks.

Transnet has, to date, implemented a number of physical measures to try and prevent the theft of cables and further capital expenditure on physical protection measures is planned for the next 12 to 18 months.

QUESTION NO. 713

(Internal Question Paper No 13 – 2008)

Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister for Provincial and Local Government:

(1) What the total outstanding service fees for all (a) local authorities and (b) metro councils amounted to in (i) 2005, (ii) 2006, (iii) 2007 and (iv) during the period 1 January 2008 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;

(2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

ANSWER

(1) Information relating to outstanding service fees is monitored by the National and Provincial Treasuries in line with the provisions of section 64 of the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003. The Honourable Member is accordingly advised to redirect his question to the relevant Minister.

(2) The Minister will not make any statement on the matter.

QUESTION 714

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER [NO 13-2008]

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 May 2008

714. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs:

(1)(a) Why did the state buy a certain farm (details furnished) in the vicinity of Delareyville from a certain person (name furnished) as reported in the media (details furnished) and (b) what amount was paid for the farm;

(2) whether this sum reflects the market value; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) whether she will make a statement on the matter? NW1316E

THE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE AND LAND AFFAIRS:

(1) (a) The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights received two separate land claims lodged by Chief Noto Andrew Moshoete for various farms on behalf of the Barolong Boo Ratlou Boo Seitshero Community. The community was dispossessed of rights in land and their land claim was considered prima facie valid, hence it was published in Government Gazette No. 27735 under Notice No. 1090 of 8 July 2005.

The above land claimants opted for restoration of land as a form of restitution award, hence portion 11 (RE) of the farm De Hoop was purchased from Mr John Sebedi Molete to form part of the restitution award.

(b) R800 000.00.

(2) Yes. The price includes both the value for land and improvements. At the time the valuation was conducted, the market value of the land was calculated as follows as per valuation conducted by an independent external service provider:

- Natural grazing and common land: R1 500.00 to R3 000.00;

- planted grazing (no irrigation): R3 000.00 to R4 500.00; and

- cultivated land (no irrigation): R3 000.00 to R4 500.00.

The total extent of remaining extent of portion 11 (RE) of the farm De Hoop was 42.6171 hectares, comprising of 28.5200 hectares of cultivated land with no irrigation and 14.1 hectares of natural grazing and common land. The land was valued at R3 000.00 and R1 500.00 for cultivated land with no irrigation and natural grazing respectively. The total value of the land only amounted to R106 710.00 as per valuation. The difference between this amount (R106 710.00) and the purchase price (R800 000.00) is attributable to the improvements, which included the main dwelling (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room and lounge, entrance and living room, kitchen, laundry room and terrace) and outer buildings (store room and toilet, 4 garages, animal canopy, complete bottle store with stores, cooler rooms and workers' house).

The calculation of the settlement for this land claim has been done according to the current policy for settlement of claims. Furthermore, claims for restoration are valued at current market value, history of acquisition, extent of state subsidies in the beneficial capital, improvement of the property, and current land use.

(3) No.

QUESTION: NO 715

(Internal Question Paper No – 2008)

Dr Rabinowitz (IFP) to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation

1) Whether there is a committee dealing with the 2010 Soccer World Cup; if not, why not; if so, (a) who is the chairperson, (b) who are the members and (c) to whom is the committee accountable financially and administratively;

2) whether there is a tracking process to ensure that South Africa will be ready to host the tournament; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details of the process and (b) who is responsible for it?

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RESPONSE:

1) Yes, there is a Committee referred to as the 2010 Local Organising Committee, a section 21 Company with 21 Board Members.

a) Dr Irvin Khoza chairs the Committee

b) The following people are members of the Board:

Ø Dr I Khoza (Chairman)

Ø Dr D Jordan (CEO)

Ø Mr K Bekker

Ø Mr R Hack

Ø Prof M Katz

Ø Mr K Lebenya

Ø Mr M Mahomed

Ø Mr PJ Moleketi

Ø Mr K Motaung

Ø Mr C Nqakula

Ø Dr M Oliphant (SAFA President)

Ø Mr Aziz Pahad (Alternate Director)

Ø Dr EG Pahad

Ø Mr J Radebe

Ø Mr T Sexwale

Ø Rev M Stofile

Ø Ms A Tsichlas

Ø Mr S Mufamadi

Ø Mr S Nathan

Ø Mr Z Vavi

Ø Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

c) The LOC is accountable to shareholders which are Government, FIFA and SAFA.

2) Yes, there is a tracking process.

a) The process monitors all 2010 Government related projects through the 2010 Government Coordinating Unit. All departments give regular monthly progress reports regarding the 17 FIFA guarantees and Host Cities Forum sits monthly to receive state of readiness updates from the Host Cities. The LOC Technical Committee and Government Technical teams meet on a regular basis to assess joint programmes and deal with challenges on a day to day basis. The 2010 Government Coordinating Unit provides regular progress reports to the 2010 Inter-Ministerial Committee which plays an oversight role on behalf of Government.

Government, FIFA and LOC are responsible to ensure that all projects meet the set timelines and that all agreements are complied to by the parties.

QUESTION 716

DATE OF PUBLICATION: FRIDAY 16 MAY 2008 [IQP N 08 -2008]

Question 716 for Written Reply, National Assembly Dr. R. Rabinowitz (IFP) to ask the Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs:

Whether her department (a) has conducted or (b) will conduct an investigation into the rapid increase in basic food prices in the past four months; if not, why not; if so, (i) what factors account for the increases and (ii) what action is she taking to address these factors? NW1325E

REPLY

(a)(b) There are activities in place to monitor food prices. The functions of the Food Pricing Monitoring Committee – established by the Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs in consultation with Cabinet in 2003 – were taken over by the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) after the committee completed its work in August 2004. The NAMC issues 4 media releases every year and since 2005 also publishes an Annual Food Cost Review which documents the margins between farm prices and retail prices of the major food products. This year a Food Price Monitor report was released end of January and the next report is due end of May this year. Moreover, changes in food prices are measured on a continuous basis.

(i) The reasons for the increase in food prices – internationally and locally - can be traced back to different complex variables. The global production and stock situation for grains and oilseeds, i.e. consumption is outpacing supply. The emerging biofuel industry is one of the major drivers, as well as more affluent consumers in developing countries. The fact that South Africa imports certain major grain commodities is pushing prices towards import parity, which is already high. Added to this is the fact that demand in South Africa is also strong as there are more people in the higher income brackets of the population than before. In short, prices are driven by demand and supply factors, together with increasing input costs, especially increasing oil prices.

(ii) There is currently an inter-ministerial process underway to investigate potential interventions to alleviate the impact of high food prices." Question no. 717

QUESTION PAPER DATE: FRIDAY, 16 April 2008

717: Dr R Rabinowitz (IFP) to ask the Minister of Minerals and Energy

(1) Whether the Government subsidizes electricity provision through a subsidy to Eskom; if not what position in this regard; if so what (a) was the extent of subsidy annually from 1

January 2000 to 31 December 2007 and (b) is the projected subsidy for 2008?

(2) Whether the Government will subsidise independent power producers in any way; if not, why not; if so, (a) in what way, (b) to what extent and (c) when?

REPLY

(1) (a) The Government provides electrification funding to Eskom (See attached sheet) and it includes electricity of households connections, schools and clinics.

Please note that the reduction in connections that appears on the attachment is due to building of new bulk infrastructure as electrification is taking place in deep rural areas and more money is used for bulk infrastructure.

(b) The electrification funding for 2008/9 financial year is gazetted in the Division of Revenue act as R 1 150 758 billion

(2) No, the financial risk is transferred to the private sector and accordingly it would be inappropriate to provide subsidies. Nonetheless, in the case of renewable energy IPPs we are considering a feed-in tariff (whose level is yet to be determined by NERSA and National Treasury) or alternatively a tariff level would be higher than what the Eskom wholesale tariff level is. QUESTION NO.: 719 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 MAY 2008

Dr J T Delport (DA) to ask the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development:

(1) (a) what is meant by "[a] person authorised in writing by such public body" referred to in section 15(2)(a) of the Magistrates' Courts Act, Act 32 of 1944, with regard to (i) whom such persons report to, (ii) what the extent of their powers are and (iii) how they are recruited, selected and employed and (b) to whom should complaints relating to such persons be directed;

(2) whether she is ultimately responsible for their conduct; if not, who is; if so, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY

(1)(a) Section 15(2) of the Magistrates' Courts Act, Act 32 of 1944 reads as follows -

Service of process by the police -

Whenever under any law a public body has the right to prosecute privately in respect of any offence or whenever under any law any fine imposed on conviction in respect of any offence is to be paid into the revenue of a public body, the process of the court and all other documents in the case in which prosecution takes place for such offence, shall be served-

by a person authorized in writing by such public body;

(a) where it is expedient that such process shall be served in the area of jurisdiction of another public body, by a person authorized as contemplated in paragraph (a) by such other public body; or

(b) with the consent of the Minister by a member of the police force, in which case fees in accordance with the scale set out in the rules shall be paid by the public body or such compounded amount in respect of all such process and other documents in any year as may be agreed between the said public body and the Minister, and such fees or such amount shall be paid into the National Revenue Fund.

The Magistrates' Courts Act, 1944 does not as such provide a definition for Public Body, but it is defined in various other pieces of legislation (such as the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000, the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004 as well as the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002) as -

(a) any department of state or administration in the national or provincial sphere of government or any municipality in the local sphere of government; or

(b) any other functionary or institution when-

(i) exercising a power or performing a duty in terms of the Constitution or a provincial constitution; or

(ii) exercising a power or performing a function in terms of any legislation;

It can thus also be a Municipality which authorises persons in writing to deliver traffic summonses.

In Goldberg v Durban City Council 1970 (3) SA 325 (N) it was held that "[a] person authorized in writing by such public body" referred to in section 15(2)(a) of the Magistrates' Courts Act, 1944 ( Act No 32 of 1944), contemplates that the persons "duly authorized in writing" by the public body to serve the processes or documents referred to, shall do so as the servant or agent of the public body, which will be liable for the wrongful acts of such servant or agent when acting in the course and within the scope of its authority.

Such persons thus appointed by the Municipalities to serve process are governed by the appointment process of the Municipalities and only have powers to the extent so indicated in their appointment letters as they are the agents of such Municipalities. Their recruitment, selection and employment falls within the authority of the Municipality.

(b) In view of the aforementioned, complaints relating to such persons must be directed to the public body concerned.

(2) The public body authorizing such persons in writing is ultimately responsible for their conduct.

QUESTION NO.: 720 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 MAY 2008

Dr J T Delport (DA) to ask the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development:

What is the nature of the person referred to in Section 52 of the Criminal Procedure Act, Act 51 of 1977, who can deliver a summons in respect of (a) their qualifications, (b) who do they report to, (c) who has authority over them, (d) the extent of their powers and (e) procedures and processes put into place to ensure that such powers are not abused or misused?

NW1373E

REPLY

I assume the Honourable member refers to section 54 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (and not section 52 of the Act as referred to in the question and more in particular to "a person empowered to serve a summons in criminal proceedings' referred to in section 54 (1)(b) of the Act.

The Honourable member raised a question in similar vein during February 2008 - a question to which I have already responded (see question number 244)

The main categories of persons authorized to serve summonses in criminal case are -

(a) persons authorised in writing by a public body (mainly local authorities) in cases in which the public body has the right to prosecute privately or "whenever under any law any fine imposed on conviction in respect of any offences is to be paid into the revenue of the public body" (section 15 (2) of the Magistrates' Courts Act, 1944);

(b) Officers in the service of a province of a class defined by the Premier of that province by notice in the Provincial Gazette "in a case in which a prosecution takes place for an offence in terms of any law of that province". (section 15 (3) of the Magistrates' Courts Act, 1944

(c) Officers or employees in the service of the State of a class defined by the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development by notice in the Gazette", in a case in which a prosecution takes place for an offence in terms of a provision of any law specified by the Minister in the notice" (section 15(4) of the Magistrates' Courts Act, 1944). Maintenance investigators appointed in terms of the Maintenance Act, 1998 have been defined in terms of this provision to serve process in maintenance matters;

(d) sheriffs( in terms of section 3 of the Sheriffs Act 1986(Act No 90 of 1986); and

(e) Persons declared as peace officers by the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development in terms of section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977.

Qualifications for and control measures in relation to the categories referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) above fall within the domain of the relevant public bodies (mainly local authorities) and Premiers, respectively. Accordingly, the Honourable member will have to approach the particular body or Premier (or the responsible MEC in a particular Province) in this regard. The officers and employees referred to in paragraph (c) as well as the peace officers referred to in paragraph (e) are all public officials governed by the Public Service Act, 1994. As such they are subject to the prescripts and requirements applicable to all government officials in the Public Service. Sheriffs on the other hand are governed by and control under the Sheriffs Act, 1986.

I am satisfied that there are sufficient control measures in relation to the last four categories. As far as the first two categories paragraphs (a) and (b) are concerned, I am unable to comment.

QUESTION NO. 722

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 13 of 2008

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 May 2008

Mr G R Morgan (DA) to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism:

(1) Whether, with regard to his reply to Question 1931 on 7 December 2007, there are medical waste treatment facilities that have now come to the attention of the department which were not included in the initial answer; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether there is a shortfall of capacity to deal with the treatment of medical waste, if not, why not; if so,

(3) whether the national department has made any decision to assist with the expediting of the approval of treatment facilities in any of the provinces; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(4) what was the methodology used during the recent study to determine the capacity of the medical waste industry?

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MR G R MORGAN (DA)

SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENT

HANSARD

PAPERS OFFICE

PRESS

MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM

Additional HCRW treatment facilities are two non burn technology plants owned by Compass Waste Services in the Eastern Cape and Solid Waste Technology in Gauteng.

Yes.

The department convened a meeting with the CEOs (top management) of HCRW management companies on the 24 April in order to find solutions. These CEOs were of the view that that there could be enough treatment capacity but alleged there were delays with approvals of provincial EIAs, which are preventing this capacity being built. In that regard the department requested the companies to provide details regarding these delays and will raise this with the relevant provincial HODs in order to ensure that the matter is expedited.

Top management and plant operators were interviewed by a consultant who visited the various plants on behalf of the department.

QUESTION 724

724. Ms J A Semple (DA) to ask the Minister of Social Development:

(1) Whether his department make use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;

(3) why is there a need for his department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security? NW1404E

REPLY:

Department of Social Development

(1) Yes, DSD made use of a private security firm to the amount of R801 921.60.

(2) Khulani Fidelity Services was used on a contractual basis to perform the general security functions.

(3) The advantages of using a private security as opposed to state security were as follows:

· The current state security establishment does not have the necessary capacity to render the required 24 hour security services for the department;

· The estimated cost per annum related to security officers, overtime, uniforms, training and others as compared to the private security company would have amounted to R1 526 315 as compared to R762 000 of the private company. For this reason my department realised a saving amounting to R764 315;

· The outsourcing model is more cost efficient as the costs for the service is all inclusive and covers the cost of personnel and equipment.

· The department is also able to manage the services rendered through a well formulated service level agreement.

· The Service Level Agreement enables the department to focus on its core security work including the vetting of employees and safety awareness programmes.

South African Social Security Agency

(1) SASSA made use of private security firms and the amount spent was

R22, 261 Million.

(2) The private companies were used on contractual basis as follows:

· The Agency inherited 101 security contracts from the Department of Social Development;

· The contracts were taken from BEE companies that were inherited from the department and were appointed on month-to-month basis for newly established standalone offices;

· The purpose of the contract was to maintain safety and security, guarding of the buildings, protecting the property of the Agency, controlling the access and movements within the building and escorting of visitors; and

· The value amounted to R22, 261 Million (Preliminary) and some of these are shared services, since segregation has not taken place.

(3) The following were the advantages of using a private security company:

· The private security cost is low, e. g. the Agency does not have to pay benefits and training of officers;

· Manpower cost is fixed over medium term and long term;

· The Agency does not have to struggle with all issues that are related to conditions of services for security officers especially on issues such as salaries, uniforms etc; and

· Most of these security contractors are experts in some complicated security aspects that are usually problematic for the Agency.

National Development Agency

(1) The NDA makes use of a private security firm at their office; in 2007 R76,160.72 was spent on this firm;

(2) There is only one contract which the NDA took out when they occupied this office in 2003 and this contract has been terminated with the impending relocation in June 2008; and

(3) The purpose of the contract was for the security guards to maintain daily and nightly presence at the NDA at reception and basement and monitor access.

Question 725

Mr L W Greyling (ID) to ask the Minister for Public Enterprises:

(1)(a) What are the reasons for South Africa's exports to neighbouring countries being increased by 6,1% in the first three months of 2008, (b) on what basis are the decisions to increase the export of electricity made, (c) what price at a kilowatt per hour (i) did these neighbouring countries pay for the electricity that they received from South Africa in this period and (ii) at what price at a kilowatt per hour is South Africa currently importing electricity and (d) what were the reasons for the 22.4% decrease in South Africa's electricity imports in the same period;

(2) whether any steps have been taken to prevent such a decrease from occurring in the future; if not, why not; if so, what steps? NW1411E

Reply:

(1)(a) Electricity exports are made up of two categories:

Electricity sold by Eskom, and

Electricity transported by Eskom, i.e. one country sells electricity to another and only use the Eskom system for transport.

Eskom also purchases electricity from other countries, for example, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Such electricity does not necessarily flow into South Africa, but may be consumed along the route to meet a sales obligation Eskom has with another countries. For example the electricity purchased from the DRC may not physically flow into South Africa, but may be consumed in Botswana in order to partially meet Eskom's sales obligation to Botswana.

As from January 2008, due to transmission network problems in Zambia and Zimbabwe, Eskom has not been receiving its full quota of electricity from the DRC, Zambia and Northern Mozambique. This has resulted in most of the sales obligations along the route being produced by the Eskom fleet and exported from South Africa.

The actual energy sold to neighbouring countries (combination of Eskom generated electricity and electricity purchased and sold en-route) during this period has reduced by 8%.

(b) As indicated sales have been reduced and no decision to increase exports has been taken.

Yes payment has been received.

(ii) Information cannot be public as indicated above (part 1(c) of the response), but Eskom only imports where it makes appropriate economic sense.

(d) The decrease in imports is due to two separate factors:

(i) Eskom is currently refurbishing the Apollo converter station which receives the power generated at Cahora Bassa (HCB) in Northern Mozambique. This refurbishment has been planned for and is part of the normal maintenance and refurbishment programme. The process is anticipated to be completed in June 2008.

(ii) Zimbabwe and Zambia experienced transmission network challenges in the first quarter of 2008. The Zimbabwean interconnector was returned to service on 3 April 2008, enabling Eskom to resume limited purchases from HCB in Northern Mozambique. Eskom is working with the Zambian and Zimbabwean authorities to restore the Zambian connection by mid June 2008. The timeframe however cannot be guaranteed.

(2) Once the refurbishment of Apollo is complete the level of imports will be restored to previous levels. Eskom has also concluded an agreement for an additional 250MW from HCB which is currently partially being delivered via Zimbabwe and the remaining portion will be received once the Apollo refurbishment has been completed. Eskom continues to pursue all other possible import options in the SADC region.

QUESTION NO: 726

QUESTION PAPER NO 7: 7 AUGUST 2009

DATE SUBMITTED:

MR M H HOOSEN (ID) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

Whether her department has forwarded, in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, Act 32 of 2007, the particulars of every prisoner serving a sentence of imprisonment, or has served a sentence of imprisonment as a result of conviction for a sexual offence against a child, to the Registrar of the National Register for Sex Offenders; if not, why not, if so, what is the total number of prisoners whose particulars have been forwarded to the registrar? NW823E

REPLY

The Department has not forwarded the particulars of every prisoner serving a sentence of imprisonment, or has served a sentence of imprisonment as a result of conviction for a sexual offence against a child or mentally disabled person to the Registrar of the National Register of Sex Offenders (in terms of Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 32 of 2007) yet, due to a lack of enabling conditions. However, the Department continues to actively participate in the processes to establish conditions that will enable the relevant role players to honour their legal obligations in this regard.

QUESTION NO: 726

QUESTION PAPER NO 7: 7 AUGUST 2009

DATE SUBMITTED:

MR M H HOOSEN (ID) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

REPLY

QUESTION 727

WRITTEN REPLY

DATE OF PUBLICATION: FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.: 13-2008

MR J J M STEPHENS (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE

Whether the agreement that came into effect on 28 April 2000 between the Government and the German Frigate Consortium (GFC) for the delivery of four Corvettes for the SA Navy provided for a notice period to determine the contract and the possibility for the Government to institute a claim for damages in case of sustained acts of corruption by the GFC; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;

whether copies of the agreement will be made available to the public; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

whether the Government and or his department has taken any action against (a) GFC, (b) any constituent companies, (c) their directors or (d) any person connected to acts of corruption in the period prior to the awarding of the contract to them; if not, why not; if so, (i) what action and (ii) against which companies and or persons?

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REPLY

Yes, The agreement entered into between the Government of the RSA and the German Frigate Consortium (GFC) for the supply and delivery of four Corvettes for the SA Navy makes provision for remedies in the case of bribes. It specifically indicates that if the seller (GFC) or any of its members or representatives in relation to negotiating, entering into or execution of the agreement has been convicted of an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act or any similar offence, Armscor and the SA Government may summarily cancel the agreement and claim damages resulting from the cancellation of the contract.

No, the agreement makes provision for Confidentiality and Publicity clause, which states that information on the agreement, shall be treated as confidential by the parties and shall not be divulged to any person not being a party to the agreement, without the prior approval of the other parties. The agreement does however provides that the South African Government may disclose information it deems to be in the public interest. The Department of Defence shall exercise that discretion should the need arise.

No, to date, no person has been convicted of any offence in relation to negotiating, entering into or execution of the agreement. Armscor and the Department of Defence therefore have no reason to invoke the provisions of this agreement.

QUESTION 730

WRITTEN REPLY

DATE OF PUBLICATION: FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.:13-2008

MR E W TRENT (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE

Whether any foreign military personnel are currently deployed in the Northern Cape; if so, (a) for what purpose, (b) what is their country of origin, (c) when did they arrive, (d) for how long will they remain, (e) how many are there and (f) where are they being accommodated;

Whether they have brought any military equipment with them; if so, what (a) is the quantum and (b) type?

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REPLY

1.a-f. Yes, the Singapore Armed Forces are currently busy with Uni-lateral Integrated Live Firing Training at the South African Army Combat Training Centre and the Sishen Airport, in the Northern Cape. They arrived on the 22 April 2008 and the personnel will leave on the 28 May 2008 followed by the equipment on the 6 June 2008.

There are 330 members of the Singapore Army deployed and 172 members of the Royal Singapore Air Force deployed.

They are accommodated in the training area at the South African Army Combat Training Centre as well as in Guesthouses in the town surrounding the South African Army Combat Training Centre.

Yes, they have brought military equipment with them. The equipments are listed below and the quantity thereof is indicated next to the type of military equipment.

Vehicles

A. 7 x Self propelled Howitzer Guns (SSPH).

b. 2 x Precision Guided Missiles and 1 x Command vehicle.

c. 4 x AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters.

d. 4 x Unmanned Air Vehicles.

e. 5 x Mini-Unmanned Air Vehicles.

f. 4 x 5 Ton Truck with Crane.

g. 4 x 5 Ton Containerized Truck.

h. 1 x Light Maintenance Task Vehicle.

i. 1 x MD 290 1.5 Ton with moving director.

j. 4 x MB 290 1.5 Ton.

k. 7 x Land rover.

l. 1 x 3 Ton CARGO Bin Container.

m. 1 x BV206 WLR.

n. 8 x Bronco.

o. 8 x Bionix Recovery.

p. 4 x Trucks Communication System.

q. 2 x Ground Control System.

r. 1 x LAUNCH and Recovery System.

s. 2 x Upgraded receive only station.

t. 1 x Landover FFR (Moving Director)

u. 4 x Light Strike Vehicle.

Ammunition

v. PGM missiles Nimrod 1.

w. 155 HE, White Phosphor, Improved Conventional Munitions.

x. AGM-114 Hellfire Missile.

y. Mk66 2.75'Rockets FFAR Training P, HE Dual Purpose, Multi Purpose Sub

Munitions.

30mm HEDP, TP.

SPIKE anti-tank missile TOW.

ab. 7.62mm, 5.56mm.

QUESTION NO. 731

(Internal Question Paper No 13 – 2008)

Mr E W Trent (DA) to ask the Minister for Provincial and Local Government:

(1) Whether the contracts for the valuation of properties in each Metropolitan Council were awarded in terms of the relevant supply chain management policies; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (a) how many tenders were received, (b) from whom, (c) what was the tender price and (d) what were the names of the (i) winning bidders and (ii) shareholders of the winning bid companies and (e) how many properties were valued;

(2) whether his department or any other relevant authority instructed by him or his department, issued the minimum qualifications for valuators in the (a) guidelines or (b) regulations; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

ANSWER

This question focuses primarily on supply chain management policies, and on qualifications for valuers. These matters are regulated by the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003, and the Property Valuers Profession Act No. 47 of 2000, respectively. Act No. 56 of 2003 is administered by the Minister of Finance, whereas Act No. 47 of 2000 is administered by the Minister of Public Works. Consequently, the question should have been referred directly to the relevant Ministers. In line with the Parliamentary Conventions Governing Responses to Parliamentary Questions by Members of the Executive, it is therefore not possible for the Minister for Provincial and Local Government to provide the required information.

QUESTION 732

S M van Dyk (DA) to ask the Minister for Public Enterprises:

Whether it was agreed with senior management of Eskom and SA Airways (SAA) that an increase in the revenue for Eskom and SA Airways will be considered as a measurement for the payment of performance bonuses for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 financial years; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1419E

Reply:

Whilst a targeted increase in revenue does enable eligible managers in South African Airways to be paid retention bonuses, it is not a specific measurement in determining the performance bonuses of senior managers in Eskom. The current focus for both entities is on the achievement of fundamental outcomes pertaining to the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of the business and remuneration is structured around these criteria.

Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved

John Morris Alec Erwin, MP

Acting : Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises

Date: Date:

QUESTION 733

WRITTEN REPLY 16 MAY 2008

733. Dr S M van Dyk (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(a) How many cases of (i) panic alarm reactions, (ii) house alarm reactions, (iii) theft and (iv) house break-ins without theft were reported to the SA Police Service at the gate of Acacia Park from 1 December 2007 to 12 May 2008 and (b) what measures are in place in Acacia Park to return it to a safe residential village? NW1420E

REPLY

(a) (i-iv). This aspect of the question can be dealt with by the Department of Safety and Security.

(b) (i)Installation of a perimeter fence together with the upgrading of security lights along the perimeter fence

(ii) A razor wire on top of the perimeter fence has been installed

(III) Seven CCTV cameras have been installed, three are faced to control the big metal gate used by busses, three monitoring access to cars and pedestrians and the other one is inside the control room at the gate. The said cameras watch the incoming and outgoing entrances.

(iv) All units have been fitted with an intruder alarm system at the three Parliamentary villages. Tenants are advised to ensure that the alarm system is activated when leaving their respective units and they understand the operating instructions of alarms.

(v) All units have been fitted with burglar gates in Laboria and Pelican Park

(vi) Block C and D at Acacia Park have been fitted with burglar bars except for units in Block A,B and E including all flats, namely Maroela, Welwitschia, Mopane, Karee, ILLala and Protea. Manufacturing of burglar bars for the outstanding units is in progress.

QUESTION 734

734. Ms A M Dreyer (DA) to ask the Minister of Labour:

(1) Whether it is incumbent upon his department to bring appropriate criminal charges against parties who are in breach of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, for the past three years for which information is available, (a) how many instances of a breach of the Act were found and (b) in how many of these cases were charges laid against the perpetrators;

(2) whether he or the relevant approved electrical inspection authority have taken any action where parties were found to be in deliberate breach of the Act; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) whether there are any mechanisms or prescribed sanctions for cases where developers have failed to obtain the relevant compliance certificates in terms of the Act; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(4) whether the Western Cape Approved Electrical Inspection Authority have received any complaints regarding breaches of the Act concerning a certain development (details furnished); if so,

(5) whether any actions have been taken against the principals of the development; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1421E

MINISTER OF LABOUR REPLIED

(1) My office does recommend prosecutions to the National Prosecution Authority where the inspectors have found that a person or company has not complied with the Act.

In the financial year 2007/8 there were 12087 notices issued where there were contraventions of the health and safety requirements as stipulated in the Act and regulations.

My inspectors have recommended at least 171 cases in 2007/8 to the National Prosecution Authority for prosecution.

(2) All Electrical Approved Inspection Authorities (EAIA) are appointed by the Department of Labour to act as expert consultants to perform quality inspections which allows for technical reports to be generated. They do not recommend prosecutions to the National Prosecution Authority.

When technical irregularities are discovered by the EAIA, a detailed report to that effect is written up and forwarded to the accredited person. The accredited person is then allowed a specific period to rectify the technical faults complimentary to the issuing of a valid compliance certificate.

In the event that a contractor refuses to comply the Department can then recommend a prosecution against such perpetrators in terms of sub-regulation 12 of the Electrical Installation Regulations.

My inspectors have recommended prosecutions against persons who have not complied with the Act and regulations. Some of these cases were also published in magazines such as the Vector and Sparks. In the Vector magazine of February 2008, a full article was published wherein the competent person and supervisor were found guilty of culpable homicide and fined.

(3) There are mechanisms in place such as contravention, improvement and prohibition notices. My inspectors will serve these notices where a person does not comply with the Act.

If a person, including a developer, does electrical installation work on behalf of another person, the first mentioned person shall be registered as an electrical contractor in terms of the regulations. If such a person is not registered, the inspector will serve a notice to prohibit him/her from continuing with such work.

The installation may not be connected to an electrical supplier unless there is a certificate of compliance. An electrical installation may be disconnected where there is no certificate of compliance.

The existing regulations are not specific as to who shall obtain the certificate of compliance, but this will be rectified in the new regulations.

(4) Yes a complaint was received concerning certain development.

A written complaint was received from a certain person regarding his flat being electrically unsafe.

· The Unit was inspected on the 19 July 2007 in conjunction with Melvyn from M.J Electrical, who is the maintenance contractor for Communicare.

· The unit was then handed over to M.J. Electrical to do repairs.

· On the 14 September 2007 a Letter of Instruction was sent to the WCEIA to do further inspections of the whole complex, which was done.

· A report was then sent to Charl Marais of Communicare on 11 October 2007 regarding the irregularities.

· A confirmation report was received from M.J. Electrical outlining that 6 (six) units which were electrically unsafe, had been made safe.

(5) Yes, action was taken against the principals of the development. Subsequent to the Department's inspections via the Western Cape Electrical Inspection Authority, the units were handed over to the contractor, M. J. Electrical, representing the principals, to do repairs. The contractor ultimately confirmed in writing that the unsafe electrical conditions were rectified.

Question 735

Dr S M van Dyk (DA) to ask the Minister for Public Enterprises:

(1) Whether states that buy electricity from Eskom were also subject to load shedding in January, February and March 2008; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) why electricity exports increased from January to March 2008 whilst the amount of electricity distributed by Eskom diminished over the same period? NW1422E

Reply:

(1) Utilities, industrial and mining customers in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) that buy electricity from Eskom are subject to load reduction, which is in line with that requested from Eskom's key industrial and mining customers in South Africa. In addition, the utilities in the SADC countries that are connected to the Eskom grid and that are supplied by Eskom are subject to manual load shedding in proportion to the manual load shed in South Africa.

(2) Exports are made up of two categories:

Electricity sold by Eskom, and

Electricity transported by Eskom, i.e. one country sells electricity to another and only uses the Eskom system for transport.

The actual energy sold to neighbouring countries (combination of Eskom generated electricity and electricity purchased and sold en-route) during this period has reduced by 8%.

QUESTION NO 737

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 MAY 2008

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 13)

Mrs D van der Walt (DA) to ask the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry:

Whether her department has finalised a report on determining which water boards are not viable; if not, when will the report be finalised; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) when will the relevant boards be dissolved? NW1424E

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REPLY:

It is unclear to what report is the Honorable Van der Walt referring to as there is not a formal report available on the financial viability of all water boards although an investigation was done for two water boards in Mpumalanga namely Bushbuckridge and Ekangala. I am still studying the results of this particular report.

In general I can confidently say that water boards are financially viable but the greatest risk that threatens their cash flow situation is municipalities that do not settle their outstanding debt. My department is working with National Treasury and effected water boards to resolve this. One early achievement in this regard is that my department successfully facilitated a settlement between Umsunduzi Municipality and Umgeni Water over outstanding debt that was in excess of R 65 million.

QUESTION NO. 738 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 13 of 2008

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 May 2008

Mr G R Morgan (DA) to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism:

(1) When will the enquiry by the chairperson of the board of South African Weather Services (SAWS) into the various alleged irregularities at SAWS be concluded;

(2) whether (a) the chairperson is the appropriate person and (b) the enquiry is the appropriate method to investigate the alleged irregularities; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how did he reach this conclusion;

(3) whether he gave the chairperson a specified time frame within which to complete the enquiry; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(4) whether he will table the findings of the enquiry in Parliament upon its conclusion; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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MR G R MORGAN (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENT

HANSARD

PAPERS OFFICE

PRESS

738. THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM ANSWERS:

(1) The enquiry will be concluded in June 2008; and the final report submitted in June 2008.

(2) (a) In the Minister's view, the Chairperson of the Board is the appropriate person, considering that the new board was appointed as at 1 April 2008.

(b) The enquiry was deemed appropriate as it allows for an independent entity to conduct an investigation into the alleged irregularities and present an unbiased opinion in respect of whether there is any substance to these allegations. The Chairperson appointed PriceWaterhouseCoopers to conduct the enquiry.

(3) Yes, the Minister and the Chairperson of the Board agreed on a specified timeframe within which the investigation should be completed. The report will be available for Minister's consideration in June 2008.

(4) The Board will communicate the outcome of the enquiry. If required in terms of Parliamentary Rules it will be tabled in Parliament.

QUESTION NO. 73 9

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 13 of 2008

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 May 2008

Mr G R Morgan (DA) to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism:

(1) Whether, with reference to his reply to Question 307 on 9 May 2008, poaching statistics in the national parks are regularly analysed to ascertain trends; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether the SA National Parks (SANParks) periodically requests reports on poaching from each of its parks; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) whether there are any challenges in recording statistics on poaching; if not, how was this conclusion reached; if so, what are the relevant details;

(4) whether there are any legislative hindrances to secure the conviction of suspected poachers; if not, how was this conclusion reached; if so, what are the relevant details?

MR G R MORGAN (DA )

SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENT

HANSARD

PAPERS OFFICE

PRESS

739. THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM ANSWERS:

Yes.

Analysis of statistics and trends is undertaken by SANParks Specialized Corporate Services.

As from January 2007 all National Parks have been required to report all crime related incidents (essential elements), both environmental and civil, on a newly developed SANParks Intranet based crime reporting system. All SANParks crime incident data captured for this period are therefore available electronically for the 2007 calendar (January – December) and financial (April 2007 – March 2008) year. The current crime incident reporting system, initiated in September 2007 is the first phase of a more elaborate system being developed to form part of an electronic crime incident investigation process. The electronic crime incident investigation process will, when complete, ensure the capture and tracking of all crime related incidents occurring within SANParks from perpetration to final prosecution results.

Prior to the advent of the Intranet based reporting system each National Park recorded its crime related incidents in its respective monthly and annual reports. Despite the centralized analysis of statistics and trends the Park and Section Managers are still responsible for regularly analyzing the crime incident trends within their respective areas of responsibility.

Yes.

Currently all National Parks are required to submit each and every crime related incident, in the form of an electronic entry on a specially designed template report form, on the SANParks Intranet based crime incident reporting system. All National Parks are encouraged to report the incident on the Intranet based system immediately after each incident has occurred or if no incidents have occurred in a particular National Park, to report such at the end of each month.

The only challenge for SANParks in crime in cident reporting are the problems associated with network links to remote National Parks and Sections within National Parks. This may result in lack of instant updates on incidents. All efforts are however being made to ensure that all National Parks and Sections in the National Parks have the necessary and sustained link-up with the SANParks computer networks. A back-up system has been developed to ensure the transfer of the necessary information to the central data base if computer systems are problematic. The accuracy of the data base on crime incidents is dependant on early detection of an incident by field staff and the dutiful capture by the relevant manager. Due to the remoteness and expanse of some National Parks it is rather unlikely that each and every crime incident will be detected by field staff during the window period available for detection and therefore 100% reporting of every incident immediately, or shortly after it occurs is rather unlikely.

There are no legislative hindrances to secure the conviction of suspected poachers in a National Park. In terms of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act No 57 of 2003 a poacher will be prosecuted under Regulation 45(1) read with regulation 45(2)(a)(i) of the Regulations for the proper administration of special nature reserves, national parks and world heritage sites, as per Government Notice R. 1060 of 28 October 2005. Such an offence can only be committed in respect of a 'listed threatened or protected species'.

The list of threatened and protected species was published in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act No 10 of 2004 by Government Notice R. 151 of 23 February 2007. Not all species of game in a National Park are however listed as threatened or protected in terms of that notice. Poaching of unlisted game is therefore prosecuted under common law. QUESTION 740

DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 16 May 2008

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 13 of 2008

Mr J Selfe (DA) to ask the Minister Home Affairs:

(1) Whether her department's office in Wynberg, Cape Town is experiencing staff shortages; if so, (a) for how long have the staff shortages persisted, (b) what have the implications been for the delivery of services to the public as a result of such staff shortages and (c) what steps is her department taking to alleviate the shortages;

(2) whether the Wynberg office currently conforms to her department's vision of providing a world class service; if not, what steps is her department taking to ensure conformity?

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REPLY

(1) Yes. (a) Staff shortages have been experienced over the past two financial years.

(b) Long queues are evident due to the shortage of frontline staff members.

· Staff members, including a deployed Assistant Director, stationed in the Office of the Provincial Manager: Western Cape, as well as, staff members in the offices of the Regional Managers regularly assist when queues are reported to be long.

· Four (4) Queue Managers were appointed with effect from
27 April 2008 to focus on client relations and queue management.

· Three (3) new staff members (appointed at the Regional Office: Khayelitsha) assumed duty at the Wynberg office on Monday, 19 May 2008.

· Members of the National Youth Service were also deployed to the Wynberg office to assist with queue management.

· Five (5) new staff members (appointed at the District Office: Bellville) will also assume duty at the Wynberg office once their appointments have been finalised.

· The Directorate: Human Resource Administration at the Department's Head Office is also investigating ways to further expedite the advertisement of vacant posts.

(2) No. At the moment, the Wynberg office does not conform to the Department's vision of providing a world-class service. However, as part of the Turnaround Project, the Department will address the shortcomings of this office, and it forms part of the offices that have to be refurbished.

The Department of Home Affairs is, further, in the final stages, of finalising its new structure which will cluster Provinces into zones. The proposed separation of Civic Services and National Immigration Services in the Department will address the needs of the Department and its Regional – and District Offices which will minimise capacity constraints.

QUESTION NO. 741

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 MAY 2008

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 13)

Mrs S V Kalyan (DA) to ask the Minister of Health:

(a) How many applications were received for the registration of allopathic medicines during the period 1 January 2007 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) how many of these applications were not approved and (c) why not in each case? NW1428E

REPLY:

(a) 883 from January 2007 to 30 November 2007.

(b) None were rejected – this refers to substandard applications or where efficacy and safety cannot be proven.

QUESTION NO.: 742

Mr A.C Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Housing:

(1) Whether there have been any instances where certificates of occupations, rather than the title deeds, have been used as the basis for the sale of low-cost houses; If so (a) what is the extent of this problem and (b) what action has been taken to address this problem;

(2) Whether any persons who had purchased a house under such circumstances have subsequently lost (a) the house and (b) the purchase amount; If not, what is the position in this regard; If so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

(1)(a) No

(1)(b) Not applicable

(2)(a) Not applicable

(2)(b) Not applicable

QUESTION 744

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16/05/2008

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 13-2008)

Mr G G Boinamo (DA) to ask the Minister of Education:

(a) What was the name of each private, secondary school that registered learners for matric exams in 2008, (b) in which (i) province and (ii) district is it located, (c) how many learners from each school were registered to write matric in 2008 and (d)(i) passed matric and (ii) received matric exemption in 2007?

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REPLY:

In 2008 there are 21,677 private-school candidates registered to write the senior certificate. In 2007, 14,364 private-school candidates passed the senior certificate exam, and 5,869 passed with endorsement.

In 2008 there are 8,174 private-school candidates registered to write the Independent Examinations Board exam. In 2007, 7,034 private-school candidates passed the exam, and 5,663 passed with endorsement.

The details are provided in the two lists attached, one for private schools writing the senior certificate, and the other for private schools writing the Independent Board examinations.

QUESTION NUMBER 745

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 MAY 2008

Mr M Waters (DA) to ask the Minister of Finance:

What amount of income was received in each of the past three financial years in respect of (a) general tax, (b) VAT on (i) alcohol, (ii) tobacco, (iii) gambling, (iv) pornography and (v) horse racing and (c) the pharmaceutical industry? NW1432E

Reply:

In response to (a) above, it should be noted that the definition of "general tax" is unclear.

In the past three financial years, SARS has collected net tax revenue of R417,3 billion, R495.5 billion and (unaudited) R572.9 billion respectively.

Net Tax Revenue Collected by SARS for the last three Financial Years

R million	2005/06	2006/07	2007/08 (Unaudited)
Total Tax Revenue	417,334	495,515	572,921

(i) to (iv)

The response below is based on the VAT payments and refunds from April 2005 to March 2008. The data is compiled from the sub-activities as classified by vendors on the VAT forms.

The categorisation of alcohol and tobacco vendors on the VAT system is as follows:

SARS VAT System categorization of Alcohol and Tobacco Vendors

	Main Activity	Sub Activity
(i)	Wholesale Trade	Alcoholic Drink (including bottling but excluding blending)
	Food, Drink and Tobacco	Wine (including blending)
(ii)	Wholesale Trade	Tobacco
	Food, Drink and Tobacco	Tobacco Products

There are no specific sub-categorisations on the VAT system for companies operating in the arenas of gambling, horse-racing and

pornography; therefore, in lieu of figures in respect of (iii), (iv) and (v), figures have been provided for the overall sub-activity "Amusement And Recreational Services Not Elsewhere Specified".

Net VAT Payments for Companies in the "Alcohol", "Tobacco" and "Amusement and Recreational Services not elsewhere specified" Sub Sectors

NET PAYMENTS (R millions)

Sub-Activity	2005/06	2006/07	2007/08 (Unaudited)
Alcohol	414	458	407
Tobacco	1,243	1,572	1,522
Amusement and Recreational Services not elsewhere specified	313	474	549

The response below is based on the net Company Income Tax (CIT), PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn) and Value-Added Tax (VAT) collected from the pharmaceutical industry, i.e., from companies classified under "Pharmaceuticals" and "Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Preparations" in the Income Tax, VAT and PAYE systems.

PAYE, net CIT and net VAT Payments in respect of Companies in the Pharmaceutical Industry (R million)

R million

2005/06

2006/07

2007/08

(unaudited)

Income Tax

PAYE

CIT

268

245

312

296

334

321

Net VAT

573

505

659

QUESTION NO. 746

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 MAY 2008

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 13)

Mr M Waters (DA) to ask the Minister of Health:

(1) Whether any sections of the Tobacco Products Control Act, Act 83 of 1993, have not been fully implemented; if not, what are the reasons; if so, (a) which sections and (b) when will they be fully implemented;

(2) how many (a) people are employed in her department to ensure compliance with the Act and (b) what are their responsibilities? NW1433E

REPLY:

(1) The Tobacco Products Control Act No. 83 of 1993 as amended by Act No. 12 of 1999 requires that all tobacco products manufactured in South Africa and those products imported into the country should amongst others, reflect maximum yield of tar and other constituents in a tobacco product on the packages.

Since 1981, the South African Bureau of Standards on behalf of the Department of Health has carried out the verification testing of these chemical constituents in tobacco products. The testing results were submitted to the Department of Health on a quarterly basis.

In 2005, SABS discontinued the tobacco products testing function due to the machine being old and out of order, and servicing parts were not available.

The Department of Health did not look for alternative testing methods because during the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control negotiations, member countries were advised not to rely on any current tobacco products testing methods and machines because they were found not to be reliable. The WHO FCTC Scientific Committee is currently working on the testing standards and methods to be adopted during the COP3 Session in October 2008.

(2) Three officials are employed at national office and one in each province to respond, refer and support the compliance enforcers which are environmental officers at different local authorities as prescribed by the Act.

QUESTION 747

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

Date of publication on internal question paper: 16 May 2008

Internal question paper no: 13

747. Mrs J A Semple (DA) to ask the Minister of Social Development:

(1) Whether child and youth care workers are formally constituted under the auspices of the SA Council for Social Service Professions; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will this be done; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether there is a budget allocated by the provinces for the training and development of child and youth care workers; if not, why not; if so, how much;

(3) whether child and youth care workers are represented on the Council for Social Work Professionals; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1434E

REPLY:

(1) Yes,the Professional Board for Child and Youth Care was established and inaugurated by SA Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) in April 2005, in accordance to Section 14A of the Social Service Professions Act, 110 of 1978 and 19(13) of the Regulations as amended. The members of the Board were appointed by the Minister of Social Development. The Board holds three to four meetings in a financial year. The Board members also serve on various committees of the SACSSP in which they represent the child and youth care board and sector.

The Professional Board for Child and Youth Care members also participate actively in all structures of the SACSSP. The same fees payable to members of the SACSSP are paid to Professional Board for Child and Youth Care members.

The only outstanding provision is the registration of child and youth care workers, which will be put in motion by the SACSSP as soon as the regulations regarding such registration are approved by the Minister of Social Development. However although child and youth care workers will soon register with the SACSSP, their scope of work has been limited to auxiliary level specifically for those who have qualifications at or under NQ level 4, who also happen to be in the majority. Practitioners with higher level qualifications will register as supervisors.

This has caused a major concern amongst child and youth care workers who expected the registration to include professionals in the sector. According to the SACSSP a decision to manage the registration in this manner was informed by the fact that the proposed professional qualification of child and youth care work at NQF level 7 has not been finalised due to the concern raised by SAQA regarding the content of the curriculum and its overlap with the social work qualification. The SACSSP has requested the Board and Standard Generating Body for Child and Youth Care Workers to liaise with the Standard Generating Body for Social Work to deal with the overlaps.

The SACSSP has informed the Department that they are more than willing to support the registration of child and youth care workers at professional level once the requirements as stipulated by SAQA have met by the Professional Board for Child and Youth Care Workers.

The Department is currently involved in discussions with the SACSSP and the Professional Board for Child and Youth Care Workers to resolve this matter as soon as possible.

(2) The provincial Departments of Social Development are subsidizing Non Governmental Organisations that employ child and youth care workers. Funding for capacity building is included in the subsidy amount. This Department however needs more time to investigate the specific figure spend on training for child and youth care workers.

(3) As indicated under (1) above, child and youth care workers are represented by virtue of the existence of their Professional Board under the auspices of the SACSSP. The Chairperson and Vice-chairperson represent the Professional Board and the child and youth care sector, they submit and present regular reports on the activities of the Board to the SACSSP. Progress reports are also circulated by the Board to the child and youth care sector on a regular basis.

QUESTION 748

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 MAY 2008: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 13-2008

"748. Mrs D van der Walt (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

(a) How many schools have successfully implemented the "Flag in Every School" project since its inception and (b) by when will this project be finalised?"

NW1436E

REPLY:

Flag in Every School Project

Phase 1 of this project was budgeted at R3m. In December 2007 a total number of 2000 flags were installed in all nine provinces. This was the Phase one of the project. The following is the breakdown of the installations per province:

Province	Number installed
Western Cape	287
Gauteng	345
KwaZulu-Natal	330
North West	149
Northern Cape	96
Limpopo	164
Mpumalanga	339
Free State	96
Eastern Cape	194
TOTAL	2000

This project, which was launched in September 2005 is due to be concluded in 2011.

QUESTION NO.: 749

Mr AC Steyn (DA) asks the Minister of Housing:

As the latest specified date for which information is available, whether, any action has been taken against developers for failure to deliver on their contracts; if not, why not, if so

(a) What action; and

(b) Against whom?

Reply

Yes

Action has been taken against developers as follows:

Limpopo Province

Legal actions have been taken against three developers who had not complied with the specifications.

Mpumalanga

The services of two contractors were terminated and taken over by a new contractor. Additional penalties were changed for missing items and quality problems.

QUESTION NO 750

DATE REPLY SUBMITTED: TUESDAY, 10 JUNE 2008

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 13 – 2008)

Mr S B Farrow (DA) asked the Minister of Transport:

(1) What is the breakdown of the provincial road network for each of the past ten years including 2007 for which information is available;

(2) whether this road network has increased over this period; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) whether his department intends taking any steps to (a) increase the provincial road network or (b) assist provinces to eliminate the road maintenance and upgrading backlogs that they are facing; if not, why not; if so, what steps?

NW1438E

REPLY:

The Minister of Transport:

The information required to furnish a reply to parts (1) and (2) of the Honourable Member's Question has to be sourced by the Department of Transport from the nine Provinces, which unfortunately is taking considerably longer than anticipated. Therefore, the required information in respect of parts (1), (2) and (3) (a) and (b) will be furnished to the Honourable Member under cover of a separate communication in due course.

2008-11-27

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