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QUESTION NO 426

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 FEBRUARY 2010 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4-2010)

"426. Ms MR Shinn (DA) to ask the Minister of Science and Technology:

(1) Whether she bought the major shareholding on behalf of the Government in SunSpace; if not what is the position in this regard; if so, why;

(2) (a) what was the cost of acquiring the shareholding, (b) from which budget was it bought and (c) what was the compelling reason presented by SunSpace that motivated the Government to buy into the company;

(3) whether SunSpace is operating profitably at this time; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?"

NW499E

REPLY:

(1) No, Government has not bought shares in Sunspace as yet. The decision taken by National Cabinet was an in-principle approval to consider an equity stake in Sunspace.

(2) (a) No shares have been bought as yet, therefore there are no costs involved at this stage.

(b) Not applicable as nothing has been bought yet.

(c) Government has not bought into SunSpace yet, but is considering it because, among other reasons, SunSpace could effectively support South Africa's future satellite programme.

(3) SunSpace has recently faced financial and technical risks by operating in a sector that is not mature enough to support its industries, and it now faces bankruptcy. A financial due diligence investigation into SunSpace in 2008 indicated that at that stage SunSpace would require an estimated R4 million a month to keep it operational if no contracts were forthcoming. If SunSpace were to close it would mean the loss of key national space capabilities, which would have negative consequences for the formalisation of the national space programme.

QUESTION 427

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 FEBRUARY 2010

"427. Ms M R SHINN (DA) to ask the Minister of Science and Technology:

(1) Whether the 4mbps data link from the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) being installed by Telkom is on schedule for completion by the end of February 2010; if not, (a) why not and (b) what steps are being taken to speed up the process; if so, what are the relevant details ;

(2) (a) what is the status of the adjudication by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) evaluation committee of the three proposals for the 1gbps link and (b) when will an announcement be made on the successful supplier;

(3) whether the scope of the 1gbps long term solution includes links from Meerkat and Square Kilometre Array (SKA) to the South African Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?"

NW500E

REPLY:

(1) The 4 Mbps circuit ordered from Telkom in the form of 2 x 1.984 Mbps Diginet circuits was handed over to South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) personnel at the Observatory in Cape Town and SALT by Telkom, fully tested on Monday the 1st March 2010.

The SAAO personnel are currently commissioning their own equipment to put the two circuits into service. It is expected that the links will be operational by close of business on the 2nd March 2010.

(2) The evaluation of the two bids received has been completed. Discussions are underway to clarify four (4) outstanding issues. A clarification meeting has been scheduled for 13:00 on the 3rd March 2010. The successful bidder will be notified as soon as the clarification process is completed.

(3) The scope of the long term solution as offered in the bids received includes long term 10 Gbps connectivity from both SALT at Sutherland and the MeerKat and SKA sites. The SALT connection will terminate at the SAAO offices in Cape Town. The SKA connection will terminate in the short term at the SKA Pinelands office. The SKA connection will terminate in the long term at a site to be confirmed by the SKA project office, after approval by the Board of the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

QUESTION NUMBER 428

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 FEBRUARY 2010

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

(a) What was the amount of income tax revenue that has been collected from each

income tax bracket (i) in the 2005-06, (ii) in the 2006-07, (iii) in the 2007-08, (iv) in the 2008-09 and (v) since 1 April 2009, (b)

(b) how many persons fell within each income tax bracket in each of the said financial years and

(c) what is the estimated amount of persons that will fall in each income tax bracket in the (i) 2010-11 and 2011-12 financial years? NW502E

REPLY:

(a) and (b)

(i) 2005-06 - Actual

2005/06

Taxable income bracket

Number of

Tax payable

taxpayers

(R million)

o -

80 000

1,576,440

3,704

80 000 -

130 000

1,066,089

14,687

130 000 -

180 000

498,306

13,310

180 000 -

230 000

244,812

10,507

230 000 -

300 000

183,201

11,688

300 000 -

and above

288,151

54,023

Total

3,856,999

107,918

Data based on assessments issued up to March 2009

QUESTION NUMBER 429

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 FEBRUARY 2009

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

(a) What (i) vehicles, (ii) aircraft and (iii) properties are currently owned by the National Treasury and (b) with regard to each item, (i) when was it purchased, (ii) how much did it cost and (iii) for what reason was it purchased? NW503E

REPLY:

(a)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

Ford Ikon 1.6i

None

None

Lexus GS-300

Audi A6 3.0t

Mercedes Benz – E270

Ford Ikon 1.60i

BMW 530i

Renault Clio 1.4

Renault Megane 1.6

(b)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

2005-07-13

R99 608.64

For use by Administration - Cape Town Office

2009-05-28

R557 673.73

For use by Minister - Pretoria Office

2009-06-10

R590 500.00

For use by Minister - Cape Town Office

2003-07-23

R421 425.00

For use by Deputy Minister - Cape Town Office

2005-07-13

R99 608.64

For use by the Minister's administration - Cape Town Office

2008-01-22

R512 037.40

Used by Deputy Minister - Pretoria Office

2008-03-31

No cost

Donated to the National Treasury by the European Union at no cost. Used as Pool vehicle as part of the

G-fleet.

2008-04-21

No cost

Donated to the National Treasury by the European Union at no cost. Used as Pool vehicle as part of the

G-fleet.

Question NO 431 (NW 505 E)

Mr M H Steele (DA) to ask the Minister of Labour:

(a) How many staff members of his department have been charged with fraudulent activities involving the Compensation Fund, (b), how many medical practitioners have been found to be complicit in these fraudulent activities, (c) what sanctions have been adopted by the fund against these medical practitioners and (d) what action have been taken to recover monies illegally acquired by (i) his staff members and (ii) medical practitioners? NW505E

The Minister of Labour replied:

(a) 5 Employees of the fund and one ex-employee who resigned last year before investigation.

(b)The information at our disposal is 11 medical service providers other potential medical service providers are still under investigation

(c ) Stopped further payment to their practice, Reported the matter to HPCSA, instituted criminal cases against them and In the process of civil claim for recoveries of defrauded monies.

(d)(1)Recover through their pension if not enough follow civil route.

(d)(ii) Civil route and Assets forfeiture Unit involvement

QUESTION NO 430

DATE REPLY SUBMITTED: 30 MARCH 2010

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: FRIDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2010 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: NO 4 – 2010)

Mr M Swart (DA) asked the Minister of Transport:

Whether he has taken any steps to render the runways at George Airport safe for landing aircraft in wet and rainy weather; if not, why not; if so, what steps?

NW504E

REPLY:

The Minister of Transport:

The runway at George Airport has always been safe for landing aircraft in wet weather, both in terms of local and international civil aviation standards. The runway complies with the standards as laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), which have been incorporated into the South African Civil Aviation Regulations.

The Accidents and Incidents Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) conducted friction tests on the runway with a water film of 1 mm on the runway surface. The results of the tests were acceptable. Another test was conducted with water level above 1 mm, but we are still awaiting the results.

As a safety precaution, the Commissioner for Civil Aviation issued a NOTAM in line with ICAO Annex 14 Attachment A, directing all commercial traffic exceeding 5 700 kg to use reduced declared distance of 77% of existing length (=1 540 m) in calculation when wet, and to ensure that antiskid and thrust reverse or beta functions are operational on aircraft.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N0 80 (CO488E)

QUESTION FOR ORAL REPLY

QUESTION 80: Mr DA WORTH (DA -FS) to ask the Minister of Labour

1. What is the Minister's position with regards to the latest economic freedom of the World Index Survey stating the South Africa Government is increasingly over prescriptive in industrial labour matters;

2. Does this lead to additional job losses, if not, what proof is there to show this, if so, what steps are being taken to obviate this?

MINISTER OF LABOUR REPLY

1. The South African Labour Law is not prescriptive as certain labour market commentators would like us to believe. The truth is that inherent in our labour laws is the concept of regulated flexibility. Testament to this fact is that business can apply for ministerial variations to vary certain conditions of employment from the Basics Conditions of Employment Act; the bargaining councils' agreements contain clauses for providing exemptions to small enterprises within their scope; and the Ministerial Determination for small businesses which varies certain conditions of employment from the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

In 2008 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released a study on the South African Economic Assessment. One of the phenomenon that they looked at against the observation of the World Economic Forum, Competitiveness Index which alleged that "the South African labour laws are over regulated". OECD reached the following conclusions in their study: "The South African labour laws appear to be relatively flexible with respect both to the average of OECD countries and those other non OECD members' economy". Secondly, in their report they stated that "South African labour legislation seems to live up to its creators' aim of providing regulated flexibility".

2. Therefore honourable member should not assume that job losses are as result of our labour laws. There are many reasons that companies lay-off workers. One of the latest reasons that I am sure that Honorable Worth is aware of is the economic recession. During this crisis many companies shed jobs. This shedding of jobs had nothing to do with our labour laws

QUESTION NO: 432

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 04 OF 26 February 2010

Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:

(1) Whether any municipalities provide accommodation for mayors; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) which municipalities and (b) what was provided in each case;

(2) Whether all mayors pay rental for such accommodation; if not, why not; if so, (a) which mayors and (b) what amount does each pay;

(3) Whether any mayor is in arrears with payment of rent; if so, (a) which mayors and (b) what amount is each mayor in arrears with;

(4) Whether any steps are being taken to recover the outstanding debt from the mayors; if not, why not; if so, what steps? NW506E

Reply

The information requested is not available within the Ministry and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. All municipalities have been contacted and a full response to the question will be provided as soon as all information has been furnished by the said municipalities.

QUESTION NO: 433

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 04 OF 26 February 2010

Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:


Whether he will provide the approximate percentage that municipalities are budgeting for infrastructure maintenance purposes; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW507E

Reply

The Department IS currently coordinating the required information in conjunction with National Treasury. The Department will be in a position to respond to the question once all facts have been gathered

QUESTION NO 434

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 FEBRUARY 2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4- 2010)

Date reply submitted : 24 March 2010

434. Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

What is the number of SA Police Service vehicles which are available at (a) Meyerton, (b) De Deur and (c) Klip River SAPS stations at (i) 06:00 to 18:00 and (ii) 18:00 to 06:00?

NW508E

REPLY:

(a) Meyerton - Total = 22 Vehicles

(i) - 06:00 to 18:00 = 22 vehicles available at the station

(ii) - 18:00 to 06:00 = 18 vehicles available at the station

(4 Vehicles are authorized to be taken home by officials who are on standby)

(b) De Deur - Total = 21 vehicles

(i) - 06:00 to 18:00 = 21 vehicles available at the station

(ii) - 18:00 to 06:00 = 19 vehicles are available at the station

(2 Vehicles are authorized to be taken home by officials who are on standby)

(c) Kliprivier - Total = 17 vehicles

(i) - 06:00 to 18:00 = 17 vehicles available at the station

(ii) - 18:00 to 06:00 = 10 vehicles available at the station

( 7 Vehicles are authorized to be taken home by officials who are on standby)

QUESTION 435

DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 26 February 2010

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4 of 2010

Mr M Mnqasela (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(a) What (i) vehicles, (ii) aircraft and (iii) properties are currently owned by her department and (b) with regard to each item, (i) when was it purchased, (ii) how much did it cost and (iii) for what reason was it purchased?

NW509E

REPLY

(a) The information is specified in the table below:

(i)

Vehicles

(ii)

Aircraft

(iii)

Property

215 Sedans

236 Light Delivery Vehicles

128 Heavy commercial Units (4 to 7 ton trucks)

None

None – the Department

of Home Affairs utilises property from the Department of Public Works and the Private Sector

(b)(i) The current fleet were purchased between 1997 and 2010.

(b)(ii) The cost varies per vehicle. It is purchased according to the pricing on the schedule of the RT57 State Tender.

(b)(iii) The vehicles are utilised for the following:

· To transport officials below the level of Senior Management Service (SMS) to official meetings and official appointments.

· To enable officials to conduct official duties which form part of and in support of the Department's Core Service Delivery activities.

· Specialised Units, such as the Mobile Trucks, are utilised as mobile offices in rural areas, for special projects and campaigns to deliver services to the people of the RSA.

· Other trucks owned by the Department are utilised to transport deportees.

QUESTION NUMBER: 436

DATE FOR PUBLICATION: 26 FEBRUARY 2010

DATE REPLY SUBMITTED: 7 APRIL 2010

Mr M J Ellis (DA) to ask the Minister in The Presidency: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Administration:

(a) What (i) vehicles, (ii) aircraft and (iii) properties are currently owned by the Presidency and (b) with regard to each item, (i) when was it purchased, (ii) how much did it cost and (iii) for what reason was it purchased?

NW510E

REPLY:

(a)(I) The Presidency vehicles

Description

Building

Purchase Date

User

Cost

BMW E65 750 i

PTA

31/03/2008

T Manuel

R 664 595.60

BMW 750 i

CPT

24/06/2009

T Manuel

R 1 091 450.00

Range Rover

PTA

14/04/2009

M Sibiya

R 812 000.00

AUDI A6

CPT

23/08/2009

M Sibiya

R 448 258.26

BENZ ML 350

PTA

27/08/2007

Pool car

R 520 650.00

BMW 5 Series

CPT (Grey)

13/09/2004

C Chabane

R 472 000.00

BMW 5 Series

PTA (Black)

04/02/2008

Pool car

R 690 810.00

Toyota Condor

CPT

25/12/2000

Pool car

R 38 000.00

Mitsubishi V6

CPT

19/12/2007

F W De Klerk

R 222 656.82

VW Toureg

PTA

03/03/2010

C Chabane

R 662 500.74

TOTAL R 5 622 921.42

(ii) The Presidency does not have any Aircraft.

(iii) The Presidency does not own any property.

(b) (I) Refer to table in (a) (i)

(ii) Refer to table in (a) (i)

(iii) For the Principals to be able to perform their duties as required.

QUESTION NO 437

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 FEBRUARY 2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4- 2010)

Date reply submitted : 24 March 2010

437. Mr M Waters (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) With reference to his reply to Question 1117 on 6 October 2009, how many members of the SA Police Service are in the low-risk and high-risk category for the (a) Kempton Park, (b) Norkem Park, (c) OR Tambo, (d) Sebenza, (e) Edenvale, (f) Bedfordview, (g) Primrose, (h) Rabie Ridge and (i) Olifantsfontein police stations (i) in (aa) 2007 and (bb) 2008 and (ii) during the period 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;

(2) what steps will he take with regard to the fact that all police stations fail to meet the minimum requirement for firearm shooting practice?

NW511E

REPLY:

(1)

STATION

RISK CATEGORY

2007

2008

2009

(a) KEMPTON PARK

Low Risk

19

16

14

Medium Risk

180

176

196

(b) NORKEM PARK

Low Risk

7

8

9

Medium Risk

67

59

87

(d) SEBENZA

Low Risk

3

3

3

Medium Risk

46

45

45

(e) EDENVALE

Low Risk

9

8

7

Medium Risk

88

81

89

(f) BEDFORDVIEW

Low Risk

7

6

4

Medium Risk

85

85

85

(g) PRIMROSE

Low Risk

10

10

10

Medium Risk

82

77

85

(h) RABIE RIDGE

Low Risk

3

5

5

Medium Risk

121

106

119

(i) OLIFANTSFONTEIN

Low Risk

1

3

4

Medium Risk

50

47

64

(c) OR TAMBO

2007

SECTOR

RISK TYPE

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

SUPPORT

LOW

44

OPERATIONAL

MEDIUM

955

2008

SECTOR

RISK TYPE

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

SUPPORT

LOW

37

OPERATIONAL

MEDIUM

801

2009

SECTOR

RISK TYPE

NUMBER OF MEMBERS

SUPPORT

LOW

38

OPERATIONAL

MEDIUM

774

TRT

HIGH

29

NOTE: LOW RISK IS POLICE ACT MEMBERS WHO PERFORM ADMINISTRATION DUTIES

MEDIUM RISK POLICE ACT MEMBERS WHO PERFORM OPERATIONAL DUTIES

(2) There is an intensive training programme in Gauteng to address the training needs in regard to shooting skills. A training Plan is compiled for the Province for all training needs inclusive of shooting practices. Call-up instructions are sent out to the target group of members for the attendance of the shooting practices. Provincial instructions have been issued for the procedure to be followed where it is found that a member did not attend training inclusive of shooting practices.

QUESTION NO 438

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 5 MARCH 2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 6- 2010)

Date reply submitted: 23 March 2010

438. Mr M Waters (DA) to ask the Minister of Police: (Interdepartmental transfer on 05 March 2010)

Whether the case against a certain person (name furnished) for contraventions of laws relating to medicines control, laid with the SA Police Service in Pinetown on 8 March 2006, has been concluded; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what was the outcome?

NW512E

REPLY:

Yes, SAPS Pinetown CAS 250/03/2006 has been concluded. The docket has been filed as withdrawn after the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to prosecute anybody in this matter.

QUESTION NO. 438

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 February 2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 4)

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

Whether the case against a certain person (name furnished) for contraventions of laws relating to medicines control, laid with the SA Police Service in Pinetown on 8 March 2006, has been concluded; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what was the outcome? NW512E

REPLY:

According to the KwaZulu/Natal Provincial Department of Health, its Departmental Investigation Services has never received such a matter for investigation. Inquiries were also made with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Pinetown, without a positive outcome, as the particulars of the crime, the particulars of the person in question, as well as those of the complainant were not furnished.

QUESTION NO. 439

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 February 2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 4)

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

Whether the law enforcement division of the Medicines Control Council has (a) responded to any complaints from the public about products being sold as medicines which are not registered with the council and/or (b) conducted any other investigation into products being sold as medicines; if so, in respect of each of these investigations, what (i) was the product involved, (ii) was the reason for initiating the investigation, (iii) was the finding of the investigation and (iv) action was taken against the manufacturer?

NW513E

REPLY:

The Law Enforcement division of the Medicines Control Council does frequently receive complaints about the sale of products as medicines which are not registered with the Council. These complaints are evaluated based on the risks they pose to the public. In a number of cases, the complaints relate to the sale of a cosmetic, food supplements, traditional medicines or medical devices which do not, within the current legislation require registration with the Council. Also, a number of medicines may be sold in terms of the provisions of Section 14(3) [so called Old-Medicines], Section 14(4) [medicines compounded for sale in the retail sector], Section 21 [unregistered medicine for a certain purpose], Government Gazette Notice 23128 (R205) published 22 February 2002 [Complementary medicines] of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 without these products being registered by the Council.

(a) Yes, the Law Enforcement division of the Medicines Control Council has responded to complaints from the public about products being sold as medicines which are not registered with the Council.

(b) Yes, the Law Enforcement division will conduct other investigations into products being sold as medicines.

(i) The names of the products cannot be made public in terms of the provisions of Section 34 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965.

(ii) The details on the investigation cannot be made public in terms of the provisions of Section 34 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965.

(iii) The findings of the investigation cannot be made public in terms of the provisions of Section 34 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965.

(iv) the action taken against the manufacturers may include the following:

· Stopping all consignments at the border posts from entry the shores of South Africa.

· Opening a criminal case with the SA Police Services for investigation.

· Reporting the professionals to the Health Professionals Council or Pharmacy Council as the case may be for unprofessional conduct.

· Seizing the medicines in terms of the provisions of Section 28 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1976.

· Reporting the matter to the Medicines Control Council and seeking guidance on the registrability of the said product.

· Declaring of the products to the Medicines Control Council as undesirable in terms of the provisions of Section 23 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965.

QUESTION 440

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER [No 4-2010]

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 February 2010

440. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform:

(a) What (i) vehicles, (ii) aircraft and (iii) properties are currently owned by his departments and (b) with regard to each item, (i) when was it purchased, (ii) how
much did it cost and (iii) for what reason was it purchased? NW514E

THE MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM:

(a) (i) Please refer to the table below for a list of vehicles owned by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR).

(ii) None.

(iii) Please refer to Annexure A for a list of properties owned by DRDLR.

(b)(i) and (ii) Please refer to the table below and Annexure A.

(iii) All vehicles were purchased for the purpose of logistical support in the execution of duty and service delivery, including but not limited to project management, planning, restitution, land reform, land tenure and all administrative and financial support services. Reasons for the acquisition of property by DRDLR are provided in Annexure A.

(a)(i) VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

PURCHASE

(b)(i) DATE

(b)(ii) PRICE

005DLA GP ISUZU KB2.4 4/2 D/C LE

2006

R138 556.80

003 DLA GP NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 369.20

004DLA GP ISUZU KB2.4 4/2 D/C LE

2007

R138 348.20

006 DLA GP FORD FIESTA 1.6i

2007

R122 557.10

007DLAGP FORD FIESTA 1.6i

2007

R122 557.10

BNL652L FORD FIESTA 1.6i

2007

R122 557.07

BJX 645 L NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 372.90

BKR 024 L ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2006

R138 556.79

BNF 953 L TOYOTA HILUX 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R135 696.67

BJX 640 L NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 372.93

BKS 979 L ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2006

R138556.80

BNF948L TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 VVTI

2007

R135 696.67

BNF950L TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 VVTI

2007

R135 696.67

003DLA MP NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 184.00

004DLA MP TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 VVTI

2007

R133 485.10

008DLA MP FORD FIESTA 1.6i

2007

R122 557.07

010DLA GP TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 VVTI

2007

R137 000.00

002DLA MP ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2006

R138 556.80

005DLA MP TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 VVTI

2007

R133 485.10

007DLA MP FORD FIESTA 1.6i

2007

R122 557.07

006DLA MP FORD FIESTA 1.6i

2007

R122 557.07

001DLA MP NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 183.95

003DLA FS ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2006

R137 581.00

005DLA FS NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4I LWB

2006

R143 736.70

001DLA FS NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 369.20

006DLA FS ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2006

R138 348.20

007DLA FS ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2006

R138 348.20

002DLA FS NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 369.20

004DLA FS ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2006

R137 142.10

009 DLA GP TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 VVTI

2007

R137 000.00

001DLA NC NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R145 138.40

002DLA NC NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R145 138.40

01DLAWC-WP NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R146 155.20

02DLAWC-WP NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R146 155.20

04DLAWC-WP ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2006

R137 847.70

03DLAWC-WP ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2006

R137 847.70

010 DLA EC FORD FIESTA

2006

R122 557.07

002DLA EC NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 761.10

004DLA EC ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2007

R137 142.10

005DLA EC TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 VVTI

2007

R136 237.03

009DLA EC FORD FIESTA 1.6i

2007

R122 557.07

003DLA EC ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2007

R137 142.10

001DLA EC NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 761.10

008 DLA EC FORD FIESTA 1.6 TREND 3 DOORS

2007

R122 557.07

007 DLA EC TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 RAIDER RB

2007

R133 485.10

FVJ 624 NW NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 761.10

FVK 785 NW ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2006

R138 348.20

FVM 528 NW ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 D/CAB LE

2006

R137 581.00

FWG813NW NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R143 963.00

008DLA GP TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 VVTI

2007

R134 064.19

DLA 001 ZN NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 437.40

DLA 002 ZN ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 LE

2006

R138 205.67

DLA 004 ZN ISUZU KB 2.4 4/2 LE

2006

R138 205.70

DLA 003 ZN NISSAN HARDBODY 2.4 D/CAB

2006

R144 437.40

DLA005ZN TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 VVTI

2007

R134 560.99

DLA006ZN TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 VVTI

2007

R134 064.19

DLA 007 ZN FORD FIESTA 1.6I

2007

R122 557.07

Audi Q7

2009

R591422.86

Audi Q7

2009

R592177.86

Audi Q7

2009

R593474.86

Audi Q7

2009

R594229.86

QUESTION NO.: 441 DATE OF QUESTION: 25 FEBRUARY 2010

Ms N W A Michael (DA) to ask the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development:

How many maintenance courts are currently (a) operational and (b) should be operational per province?

NW515E

REPLY:-

In terms of the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998, all magistrates' courts are maintenance courts. There are 384 Magistrates' Courts in the Republic of South Africa. All these courts are dealing with maintenance matters.

I would like to inform the Honourable Member that the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has appointed the following additional and dedicated personnel to deal with maintenance matters throughout the country, as funds have become available during the last 5 years:-

Region

Administrative Staff

Maintenance Prosecutors

Maintenance Officers Delegated

Maintenance Investigators

Legal Interns

Maintenance Officers Legally Qualified

Eastern Cape

88

15

13

26

0

13

Free State

76

23

14

15

1

4

Gauteng

122

20

33

20

6

26

KZN

95

19

26

38

2

18

Limpopo

60

10

12

36

0

8

Mpumalanga

56

9

8

16

7

6

North West

58

11

9

21

0

14

Northern Cape

41

12

11

5

1

4

Western Cape

78

16

11

13

1

29

Total

674

135

137

169

18

122

In addition, in terms of the appointment of dedicated Maintenance Prosecutors, the National Director of Public Prosecutions has recently circulated a directive advising that all prosecutors must handle maintenance criminal prosecutions in future.

The Department also plans to appoint the following additional Maintenance Investigators in the 9 provinces, with the funds from the 2010/11 budget:-

PROVINCE

NUMBER OF IOs

SALARY LEVELS

SALARY NOTCH

TOTAL

Gauteng

4

7

R130 426.00

R521 704.00

Kwa-zulu Natal

4

7

R130 426.00

R521 704.00

Limpopo

2

7

R130 426.00

R260 852.00

Free State

2

7

R130 426.00

R260 852.00

Eastern Cape

4

7

R130 426.00

R521 704.00

North West

4

7

R130 426.00

R521 704.00

Northern Cape

1

7

R130 426.00

R130 426.00

Western Cape

4

7

R130 426.00

R521 704.00

Mpumalanga

2

7

R130 426.00

R260 852.00

Grand Total

27

R3,521 502.00

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES FOR WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION NO 441

DATE REPLY SUBMITTED: WEDNESDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2010

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: FRIDAY, 05 NOVEMBER 2010 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 33 – 2010)

Mr D B Feldman (COPE - Gauteng) asked the Minister of Transport:

Whether his department provides quarterly reports on performance in terms of Treasury Regulation 5.3.1; if not, why not; if so, (a) why was this not done before and (b) who will be held accountable in this regard?

CW518E

REPLY:

The Minister of Transport:

Yes, the Department of Transport (DoT) provides quarterly reports on performance in terms of Treasury Regulation 5.3.1.

(a)

Quarterly reports on performance were done in the 2009/10 financial year, and they have been presented to both the Executive Committee (EXCO) and the Audit Committee before being forwarded to the Executive Authority. However, there were challenges with the timeous completion of the fourth quarterly report. This last report was only completed in June 2010 and informed the compilation of the DoT's Annual Report, which was tabled in Parliament on time.

(b)

Regarding the 2010 Soccer World Cup project report, the Project Manager reported performance directly to the Director-General (DG) on a regular basis, because of the criticality of the project. The DG decided that the 2010 project was not business as usual and thus reporting needed to be more frequent with regular interventions. The 2010 project report of the DoT was also regularly submitted to the FIFA Technical Committee led by the Local Organising Committee (LOC). Copies of the 2010 project progress report are available on request from the DoT.

QUESTION NO 442

Mrs N W A Michael (DA) to ask the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development:

(a) What (i) vehicles, (ii) aircraft and (ii) properties are currently owned by his department and (b) with regard to each item, (i) when was it purchased, (ii) how much did it cost and (iii) for what reason was it purchased?

NW516E

REPLY:-

The required information requires a degree of time for my Department to compile, verify and submit an accurate response. We therefore request an extension of time for this question until 16 April 2010 when the information will be supplied to the Honourable Member.

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION NO 91 ( CO522E )

Ms M P Themba (ANC-Mpumalanga) to ask the Minister of Labour:

Whether, he has engaged any structures and/or government entities towards creating employment opportunities for the youth, particularly in the (a) rural and (b) farm areas as at 1 June 2004 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? CO522E

MINISTER OF LABOUR RESPONSE:

1 (a) &(b) There are an number of projects that Department of Labour has worked on even before 01st June 2004 that were aimed at creating employment opportunities for youth in both Rural and urban areas. The programmes involved, how they are offered and funded is as follows:

· The Department assisted young people in schools, unemployed youth and those under-employed with employment services information before 2004. The employment services functions are provided for under the Skills Development Act and remained with the Department of Labour when skills development was transferred to Higher Education and Training. These services include registration of job seekers and job opportunities, career guidance and counselling, recruitment and selection, competency assessment, referrals to training and placement in job opportunities that include EPWP and cooperatives. These services continue to be offered through the Department's 125 Labour Centres, the visiting points wherein we use mobile trucks and the 79 Thusong Centres that we participate in and are funded by the National Treasury Allocation.

· We had school to work transition projects under the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) 2001 – 2005 and NSDS 2005 -2010, Objective "Assisting new entrants into employment". These projects involved Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), Local Municipalities and District municipalities, Chiefs and Non Governmental Organisations in various communities; Provincial and National governments and private companies. The youth employment initiatives included learnerships, apprenticeships, internships and skills programmes programmes. These programmes were transferred to the Department of Higher Education and Training as from 01 November 2009. The interventions were funded by SETAs Levy grant and the National Skills Fund.

· The Department also assisted young people to access employment and to start own businesses through its Umsobomvu Youth Fund (UYF) Public Entity. The programmes ranged from careers information, life skills development, start up capital loan scheme, New Venture Creation business mentorship etc. These programmes were provided through UYF Centres, municipality offices, Non Governmental organisations and other accredited centres. These youth services were funded through the Department's National Treasury Allocation and were transferred to the National Youth Development Agency as from June 2009.

· The three areas of youth interventions were also integrated into the following national government joint programmes:

- Department of Public Works' Expanded Public Works programme (EPWP).

- The then Department of Provincial Local Government's Integrated Sustainable Rural Development Programmes (ISRDP).

- Promoting local employment and working with the Department of Home Affairs to ensure that work permits and corporate permits are only issued to foreign workers in those areas wherein we do not have skills.

QUESTION NO: 443

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 February 2010

QUESTION PAPER NO: 4

DATE OF REPLY: 4 March 2010

Mr N J van den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Communications:

(1) Whether the case before the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) into a complaint by the Freedom of Expression Institute regarding the blacklisting of commentators and analysts by the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Head of News has been finalised; if not, (a) why not and (b) when is it anticipated to be finalised; if so, what are the details of the hearings

(2) whether any corrective measures were put in place to avoid incidents of this nature occurring again; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what measures;

(3) whether producers are in possession of lists of commentators and/or analysts who are regarded as personae non grata; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) why, (b) what are the details of these lists, (c) what are the reason for the existence of these lists and (d) what are the names on these lists?

NW517E

REPLY:

(1) I was informed that the case was finalised and that Icasa's Complaints and Compliance Committee held that the blacklisting concerned an internal journalistic matter, which in terms of section 6(3) of the Broadcasting Act fell within the protected sphere of journalistic freedom, which the SABC Board itself governed. It was, consequently, not permissible in law for ICASA to intervene in this matter.

(2) I was informed that the SABC adjusted and updated its guidelines on the use of commentators, experts and analysts to align them to the recommendations by the Commission appointed by the SABC.

(3) I was informed that producers are not in possession of any lists of commentators and/or analysts who are regarded as personae non grata.

QUESTION NO: 444

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 February 2010

QUESTION PAPER NO: 4

DATE OF REPLY: 12 March 2010

Mr N J van den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Communications:

(1) Whether he and/or the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has a complete roll-out plan to ensure that local content delivery takes cognisance of the diverse needs of the multiplicity of its audience; if not, why not; if so,

(2) whether they are able to provide such a detailed plan; if not, (a) why not and (b) when is it anticipated that such a plan will be available; if so, what (i) are the details of the plan and (ii) preparations in respect of this plan?

NW518E

REPLY:

(1) In line with its Strategic Plan for the 2010 to 2013 period the Department of Communications will be developing a Local and Digital Content Development Strategy as one of the key elements in the implementation of Broadcasting Digital Migration Policy. This strategy will be concluded in the new financial year.

The SABC informed me that it does have a plan to ensure that local content delivery takes cognisance of the diverse needs of the multiplicity of its audience. This is informed by the Corporate goals, Group Directives, ICASA mandate (with reference to quotas) and the Broadcasting Act.

(2) The details of SABC's plan can be obtained from the SABC.

NCOP

QUESTION FOR Oral REPLY

QUESTION NO.: 444

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 12 November 2010

444. Ms M P Themba (ANC-Mpumalanga) to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises: [ê93]

Whether there are any entities under his department that operate without a group company executive; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? CW525E

REPLY

All State Owned Enterprises within the portfolio of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) namely Alexkor, Broadband Infraco, Denel, Eskom, SAFCOL, South African Airways, South African Express, Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) and Transnet have Group Chief Executive Officers. However, the Chief Executives for Transnet and PBMR are serving in an acting capacity.

Transnet:

Transnet has an Acting Group Chief Executive, who indicated that he will step down in March 2011. While it is regrettable that the appointment of a new Group Chief Executive has taken longer than desired to be concluded, the Acting Group Chief Executive has done a sterling job in steering the company and Transnet's recent interim results are further proof of this.

A process to appoint a Chairperson and a fully constituted Board for Transnet is currently underway. I am confident that the Board will finalise the appointment of a new Group Chief Executive for Transnet without undue delays.

PBMR:

An Acting Chief Executive was appointed to PBMR subsequent to the departure of the former Chief Executive. In view of the recent significant downsizing at PBMR, it is not envisaged that the Chief Executive position will be filled.

I am aware of the need to ensure stable leadership at PBMR during the implementation of the care and maintenance plan which was approved by Cabinet on 1 September 2010. In this regard, a Senior Manager has been appointed to oversee the process of preserving the intellectual property and the company assets during the care and maintenance process. Further, Eskom is working closely with PBMR and the Department to ensure that Cabinet's decision is implemented without hindrance.

QUESTION NO: 445

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 February 2010

QUESTION PAPER NO: 4

DATE OF REPLY: 12 March 2010

Mr N J van den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Communications:

(1) Whether all personnel of sound and visual archive of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) are fully equipped with the required (a) technology and (b) full complement of staff to fulfil their duties properly; if not, (i) why not and (ii)(aa) what corrective measures are in place and (bb) when is it anticipated that these measures will solve the situation in each case; if so, (aaa) how many staff members are employed and (bbb) what are the further relevant details;

(2) whether any of the (a) equipment needs to be (i) upgraded and/or (ii) replaced and (b) staff will have to be trained; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;

(3) whether he will provide a detailed report on the digitisation of archive content; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details of the roll-out plan and (b) when will it be completed;

(4) whether the SABC has drafted a plan on the audio and visual archiving; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details?

NW519E

REPLY:

I was informed by the SABC as follows:

(1) (a) All staff of sound and visual archive of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) are fully equipped with the required technology. (b) In some cases there are vacant positions in these units that could not be filled due to the financial crisis the SABC has been experiencing. In some cases units utilised freelance workers to continue with the work until the vacancies are filled.

(i) Not applicable.

(ii) (aa) and (bb) Some of this equipment will be upgraded or replaced as part of the SABC technology plan. With regard to personnel numbers, vacant positions will be filled as soon as finances are available.

(aaa) and (bbb) Not applicable.

(2) Technology will have to be upgraded and/or replaced and training for all staff working with or making use of this technology will be conducted.

(3) There is a plan on the digitisation of archive content. However the details of this plan can be regarded as competitive information.

(4) The same reply as above (3).

QUESTION NO.: 446 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 FEBRUARY 2010

Ms S P Kopane (DA) to ask the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development:

Whether the Small Claims Court in Bloemfontein has a commissioner: if not (a) how long has this position been vacant, (b) when will this position be filled and (c) what is the current backlog of cases due to this vacancy: if so, who is the commissioner?

NW520E

REPLY:-

I would like to inform the Honourable Member that the Small Claims Court in Bloemfontein does not have a Small Claims Court Commissioner at this present moment.

(a) This position has been vacant since August 2009. Since then various attempts have been made to find willing candidates amongst the local lawyers of Bloemfontein.

(b) It is expected that the position of Commissioner will be filled as soon as the Department has finalised discussions with two attorneys who have indicated their willingness to act as Commissioners. It is also noteworthy that due to the lack in certain areas of lawyers willing to be appointed as Commissioners of the Small Claims Courts, we have also decided to agree on the utilisation of lawyers of Legal Aid South Africa (LASA) for this purpose. After discussions with LASA, it has been agreed that from 1 April 2010, employees of LASA who are eligible for appointment, will be appointed and will be utilised as Commissioners for the Small Claims Court. A total of 376 LASA legal practitioners have indicated that they would be willing to serve as Commissioners of the Small Claims Court. Several practitioners indicated that they would be willing to serve as commissioners in more than one district.To test the practicality of using the LASA practitioners and in view of the dire need for the Free State, it has been decided to consider the Bloemfontein and Phuthaditjhaba Magistrate's Offices in the Free State to act as two pilot sites for the launching of this initiative.

(c) The 602 letters of demand that were outstanding have already been processed by the clerk of the Small Claims Court and issued to defendants. All that is outstanding is 67 cases which are still to be heard. This will be prioritised through the appointment of a new Commissioner soon.

QUESTION 447

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

Date of publication on internal question paper: 26 February 2010

Internal question paper no: 3

Ms SP Kopane (DA) to ask the Minister of Social Development:

(a) What (i) vehicles, (ii) aircraft and (ii) properties are currently owned by her department and (b) with regard to each item, (i) when was it purchased, (ii) how much did it cost and (iii) for what reason was it purchased? NW521E

REPLY:

(a)(i) The Department of Social Development (DSD) does not own any vehicles. DSD uses Government Garage vehicles for staff and leased vehicles for the Minister and Deputy Minister.

(a)(ii) DSD does not own any aircraft.

(a) (iii) DSD does not own any fixed properties. However, the Department owns furniture and equipment.

(b) (i) No vehicles, aircraft or properties were purchased.

(b) (ii) There were no financial implications since DSD did not purchase any vehicle, aircraft or fixed properties.

(b) (iii) Since no purchases were made, there are no reasons to be provided.

QUESTION NUMBER: 448

DATE FOR PUBLICATION: 26 FEBRUARY 2010

DATE REPLY SUBMITTED: 8 APRIL 2010

Mrs P C Duncan (DA) to ask the Minister in The Presidency: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Administration:

(1) (a) what progress has been made by the National Youth Development Agency in terms of establishing provincial and local offices, (b) what will their roles and functions be and (c) what percentage of the national budget is earmarked for provincial offices;

(2) Whether any other means of funding is envisaged; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details?

NW523E

REPLY:

(1) The NYDA is in the process of converting NYDA YAC points and youth units (already established by some municipalities) into NYDA local offices. Currently 98 YAC points are fully operational, they remain priority as part of the process to establish NYDA local offices. The process also requires an audit of how many municipalities have youth units established. Similar to the process undertaken with YAC points, the youth units will be merged with YAC points to establish NYDA local offices. COGTA has led the process of running the audit. In collaboration with COGTA, these offices will be converted into NYDA local branches.

The NYD is still in negotiations with various stakeholders with regards to set up costs of the local branches, it is anticipated that the municipalities will take care of local office set up costs. Strategic Alliance partners and municipalities will be requested to fund the following:

· Contribute a once-off financial contribution in respect of site establishment costs which includes:

o Preparation of facilities, tiling, painting, etc.

o Branding and signage

o Furniture

o Computers (used by staff and public) and printers/fax

o Internet connectivity

· Contribute a monthly financial contribution in respect of the operational costs which includes:

o Stationery

o Telephones

o Electricity and water

o Cleaning and house-keeping services

o Security

o General procurement support for goods and services required

o Rent

o Salaries and Wages

o Support of outreach activities

(b) Provide outreach services to communities that cannot reach the Centres, by taking career info, skills development and entrepreneurial advice to local schools.

­ Form partnerships with local government, tribal authorities and community structures, to empower young people in their communities.

­ Offer basic skills development, such as computer training and 'how to create a business plan', and other capacity building initiatives for the youth.

­ Provide world-of-work support, preparing young people for the labour market and explaining how to take advantage of different career opportunities.

­ Help job-seekers with career guidance and life skills, as well as information on trends in the workplace and the careers that are in demand.

­ Coach Young people on how to write a CV, how to market yourself in an interview and how to prepare for the world of work.

­ Refer young people to the right employment agencies and youth service providers, including those who offer help with job-seeking, funding, entrepreneurial support, information and HIV/AIDS materials.

­ Provide information on scholarships, bursaries and other sources of funding, as well as contact details for educational institutions, internships, learnerships, volunteerism and community service opportunities.

­ Assist young people with the completion of loan application forms, assess applications for finance and submit recommendations to the Full Service NYDA branch. (These will be established @ regional level by converting the already existing 13 Full service NYDA branches into regional offices).

­ Assist young people with the completion of BCS Voucher applications, assess applications for business development services and submit recommendations to the Full Service YAC.

(c) Given the model/approach, i.e. converting YAC points to NYDA local units, the NYDA does not anticipate allocating resources to this exercise, as strategic alliance partners will be taking care of such costs (see above). In addition to this process the NYDA will establish Full service NYDA office @ regional level. During financial year 2010/2011, the costs for these offices is estimated @ R20m (including operational costs), this represents 5% of the NYDA's total annual budget.

(2) The NYDA intends to enter into agreements with all Provinces through the office of the Premier, to gain access to Funds previously utilised for youth development, especially those allocated Provincial Youth Commissions. Furthermore, the NYDA has established a partnerships and stakeholder management unit with its main role being to identify strategic alliance partners for the NYDA and furthermore to access funding for the organisation through such relationships. Partners will be identified from government, private and civil society organisations.

QUESTION NO 449

Dr P J Rabie (DA) to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry:

Whether a deadline has been set for the establishment of a permanent secretariat for the newly appointed BEE Advisory Council; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW524E

REPLY:

The BBBEE Act makes provision for the dti to establish the secretariat for the Council, in light of the department's mandate as custodian of the policy and matters related thereto.

The dti has already established the Secretariat which is made up of the members of the dti's staff in the B-BBEE Unit. The Secretariat is located at the dti and is responsible for all administrative and operational activities relating to the Council. The Secretariat is well capacitated with both financial and human resources to be able to support the Council effectively.

The Secretariat is accountable to the Minister of Trade and Industry and will be responsible for:

The operational day-to-day functions of the Council;

The keeping of full and proper records of all income and expenditure of the Council;

Preparation and submission to the Council financial statements reflecting the income and expenditure of the Council;

The keeping of accurate minutes of all Council meetings and circulate these to Council members;

Making all the necessary logistical arrangements for Council meetings;

Facilitating the appointment of Sub-Committee members of the Council;

Facilitating B-BBEE studies and research on behalf of the Council and its Sub-Committees;

Developing working relationships with key stakeholders, including Sector Councils and others, to facilitate their reporting on B-BBEE;

Carrying out any other task assigned to the Secretariat by the Minister of Trade and Industry, after consultation with the Council;

and all other matters incidental to the functioning of the Council

QUESTION NO.: 450

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 FEBRUARY 2010

Dr P J Rabie (DA) to ask the Minister of Economic Development:

Whether his department produced any (a) policy document and/or (b) tangible output and/or (c) other document which relates to the mandate of the department for the 2009-10 financial year; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details ? NW525E

REPLY

During the 2009/2010 financial year, the Economic Development Department produced a number of policy and other documents as well as Powerpoint presentations related to its mandate. These vary from internal reports that offer advice to the Minister, inputs to the work of the departmental clusters of government and publicly-released reports. The following list sets out the main categories of work:

Departmental planning and budgeting

· EDD's Medium Term Strategic Plan 2010/11 – 2012/13

· Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development on the EDD Medium Term Strategic Plan 2010/11 – 2012/13

· Department's chapter for the Estimates of National Expenditure 2010

Establishment-related documents

· Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development on EDD

Economic Sectors and Employment Cabinet Cluster

· Presentations on the Growth Path

Framework for South Africa's Response to the International Economic Crisis

· Presentation on the global economic crisis

· Framework Action Plans

· Reports to the President on the implementation of the Framework (August and December 2009)

· Presentation on Framework implementation

Economy policy and strategy

· Various input papers on the Growth Path

· Presentations on the Growth Path

· Draft report on green jobs

· Report on electricity tariffs and economic development

· Presentation on income inequality research

· Presentation on agriculture and rural development

· Submission on procurement regulations

Inter-governmental relations

· Report to MINMEC on provincial economic development

· Presentation to MINMEC

· Report on provinces' economic development

Speeches

· The social economy – global issues (ILO)

· Employment and economic challenges (KZN Summit)

· Speech on the occasion of the Presidency Budget Vote on the African Agenda (National Assembly)

· Implementation of the Framework for South Africa's Response to the International Economic Crisis (National Assembly)

· Broad challenges facing SETAs (SETA Summit)

· Competition Commission 10th Anniversary (Competition Commission)

Video presentations

· Gauteng Economic Summit

· Eastern Cape Economic Summit

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES

QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION NO.: 450

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 5 NOVEMBER 2010

Ms M P Themba (ANC-Mpumalanga) to ask the Minister of Economic Development:

Whether the Government has invited any (a) companies and (b) business owners to apply for bail out during the last economic recession; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) how many companies came forward, (ii) what total amount was given to them and (iii) what are the further relevant details? CW530E

REPLY

In February 2009, Government and its social partners concluded an agreement on the Framework for South Africa's Response to the International Economic Crisis.

A number of facilities were introduced following discussions with organised business, labour and community representatives, aimed at responding to the recession.

Three economy-wide facilities have been developed that are of relevance to companies affected by the recession:

a) a fund for companies in distress,

b) a fund for companies creating or saving jobs and

c) a Training Layoff Scheme.

Companies affected by the recession were invited to apply for the support offered in the three facilities. Companies are able to apply for access to all the three schemes and trade unions can apply to access the training layoff scheme.

A total of R3,46 billion was approved for the successful applicants across the three facilities.

Further details will be supplied shortly