Questions & Replies: Questions & Replies No 1626 to 1650

(bb) In the matter of the alleged irregularities in the procurement of hired accommodation for two client departments it was found that there was noncompliance to the department's Supply Chain Policy and Procedures. It was found that two officials were grossly negligent in the execution of their duties.

In the matter the alleged irregularities in the disposal of State land it was found that the disposal process was flawed and noncompliant to departmental policies and procedures. The audit also concluded that there is prima facie evidence of fraud and conflict of interest in the matter.

In the audit into the two claims brought forward by a contractor it was found that in both instances the entities:

§ Over-invoiced the department;

§ Excessive hours for labour were claimed;

§ Excessive amounts were claimed for traveling;

§ Excessive amounts were claimed for equipment and material, and

§ In some instances duplicate invoices were submitted.

(cc) The irregularities in the procurement of hired office accommodation and the irregular disposal of State land was investigated by Deloitte Forensic and Dispute Services. The two claims brought forward for maintenance work was audited by Gobodo Forensic Accounting.

(dd) Forensic audits performed by Deloitte was R556, 471, 79.

Forensic Audits performed by Gobodo Forensic Accounting was R634, 919.69.

2. No, as there is pending litigation in these matters

3. In the matter of the irregularities in the procurement of hired accommodation the department has taken disciplinary steps against a senior official. She was found guilty on charges of gross negligence and financial mismanagement and was subsequently dismissed. A second official was also sighted for disciplinary action but absconded from the department before he could be charged in a disciplinary hearing.

In the matter of the irregular disposal of State land the department cancelled the disposal process. The matter is still pending in the Cape Town High Court. A criminal case was also registered at the SAPS Commercial Crime Unit in Pretoria.

The forensic audit into the claims brought forward against the department by a contractor, enabled the department to defend the claims. We have now been informed that the contractor has withdrawn his claims. We are awaiting the formal confirmation from the Office of the State Attorney.

QUESTION 1627

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER [No 14–2010]

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 May 2010

1627. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1890E

THE MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM:

(1) (a)(i)-(iii) and (b) Yes.

(aa)-(dd) Please refer to Annexures A, B, C and D. It should be noted that in certain cases, due to the duty of confidentiality owed to persons involved, and the fact that disclosure of the names of individuals may jeopardise further investigations and actions, as well as expose the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) to claims for damages, details of individuals have not been provided.

(2) No. Due to the duty of confidentiality owed to persons involved, and the fact that disclosure of the reports may jeopardise further investigations and actions, as well as expose the DRDLR to claims for damages, the reports cannot be publicly disclosed.

(a) and (b) Fall away.

(3) Please refer to Annexures A, B, C and D.

QUESTION NO 1628

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: (21 May 2010) (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14-2010)

"1628. Ms M R Shinn (DA) to ask the Minister of Science and Technology:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by her department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not; why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY:

The Department of Science and Technology did not institute any forensic audits into its administration. The entity reporting to the Department and that instituted the forensic audits is the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).

1. The HSRC instituted forensic audits in all the financial years in question, namely -

(a) (i) 2007-08.

(ii) 2008-09.

(iii) 2009-10 financial years.

(b) During the period 1 April 2010 up to latest specified date for which information is available:

(aa) 2007-08: An audit was done to independently verify and substantiate the value of alleged payroll theft by one of the HSRC's payroll staff members and to further verify and substantiate whether any other parties, internal or external to the HSRC, were involved.

2008-09: There is a report on the investigation into salary payments to four former employees. Advance payments and claims regarding the positive prevention project in Mthatha were investigated.

2009-10: An audit of financial statements of the Royal Netherlands Embassy for the period ended 31 December 2008 was done in accordance with the donor agreement.

(bb) 2007-08: The audit found that:

1. A claim will be drawn up and submitted to the HSRC's fidelity insurers for the recovery of the known value of misappropriated funds.

2. In the event of criminal prosecution of the employee, the HSRC, through its legal advisers, should consider an application in terms of section 300 of the Criminal Procedures Act, in terms of which a court may award compensation.

3. In the event of no criminal charges being laid, the HSRC should consider pursuing recovery through civil prosecution.

2008-09: 1. Resignation letters were not communicated to the Human Resource section.

2. Salary advice slips in respect of the four former employees were not distributed.

3. Payroll audit certificates for April 2008 were incomplete.

4. An employee modified the amounts on invoices.

5. In certain cases more than the prescribed stipends were paid to staff.

2009-10: The budget figures submitted to the donor were intentionally and wilfully manipulated.

(cc) 2007-08: KPMG.

2008-09: Ernst & Young.

2009-10: Ernst & Young.

(dd) 2007-08: R180 000-00.

2008-09: R145 876-20 and R242 642-62.

2009-10: R137 739-25.

2. The results of the audits in 2007-08 and 2008-09 were made public.

a. The results of the cases of fraud and of ghost employees at Sweetwaters were disclosed in the 2007/08 and 2008/09 Annual Reports respectively.

b. The others were not made public as the HSRC had not incurred any financial losses.

3. Payroll fraud - Case No. 1124/04/2007

3.1 This was reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) in 2006. The matter went cold and the HSRC lodged a formal complaint with the SAPS Commercial Branch Commander. The finding was that the matter was provisionally withdrawn from the court roll due to a lack evidence with which to secure a conviction. It was further established during meetings with the Branch Commander that there had been poor investigation on the part of the investigating officer, who, inter alia, failed to subpoena the bank accounts linked to the suspect and to obtain statements from forensic auditors.

3.2 Crucial documents were removed from the forensic report presented to the prosecutors. The investigating officer has since been ordered to present a complete docket to the State Prosecutor, so that the matter can be returned to the court roll. The Commercial Crime Unit Branch Commander has promised to monitor the case closely and ensure that it is re-instated to the court roll.

Ghost Employees – Sweetwaters Office

3.3 This matter relates to four former HSRC employees who were unduly paid subsequent to their resignations. The HSRC has been receiving monthly payments from three of the debtors while the fourth has pleaded that he is unemployed. His status is followed up monthly.

Advance Payments

3.4 Internal disciplinary action was taken against the employees, who subsequently resigned. All funds were recovered. The HSRC did not incur financial losses.

Investigation into the manipulation of the Royal Netherlands Embassy report

3.5 The staff member concerned was subjected to internal disciplinary action and he subsequently resigned. The HSRC did not incur financial losses.

QUESTION 1629

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

Date of publication on internal question paper: 21 May 2010

Internal question paper no:

Mrs H Lamoela (DA) to ask the Minister of Social Development:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by her department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (i) what was the subject of the audit, (ii) what was the finding of the audit, (iii) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (iv) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1892E

REPLY:

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

(1) (a)(i), (ii), (iii); (b) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) No, there was no forensic audit conducted by the Department of Social Development.

(2) (a) and (b) Not applicable.

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

(1) Yes, an investigation was conducted.

(1a) (iii)) The Audit was conducted in 2009/10

(1b)(i)) Soon after the departure of the former CEO Mr Mokate, the Board instituted a forensic investigation with the following scope:

§ All new projects created since November 2007 to date;

§ Discrepancies in amounts between request for Projects and Programmes Screening (PPS), PPS approval and the Board approval (these amounts should tie back to the contracts);

§ Active projects without due process being followed;

§ Reconciliation and exception reports for all expenditure incurred as from November 2007;

§ All donations given by NDA during that time;

§ Procurements authorised that are authorised under executive delegations;

§ A review of all investments to insure that maximum return of investments has been achieved;

§ A review of all interest received from investments (including the European Union funds) for the year 2008/9 to ensure that interest was correctly accounted for; and

§ All payments to all projects older than 2 years i.e. prior to 2007 should be reviewed.

In addition the audit should check:

§ If there is any discrepant or unusual financial activity to be observed; and

§ Whether NDA policies regarding financial management have been adhered to during this time; and

§ Finally, through a routine review of executive travels, if travel activities directly correspond to the declared scheduled business.

(1b)(ii) The outcome of the investigation was as follows:

Our procedures relating to the evaluation of and payments to projects identified the issues below:

■ Projects dating back more than three years have not been reviewed in order to ascertain their existence;

■ Not all project files contained the required documentation.

■ Payments made to projects where the interval between payments is older than two years are not reviewed; and

■ The power of attorney is not recognised by ABSA and Nedbank resulting in bank account details not being accessible.

NDA has found no evidence to suggest that during the period under review, with the exception of project funding, any donations were made by NDA.

It was evident from the sample of six procurement files selected and perused that they were all in contravention of certain sections of the NDA Procurement Policy and section 51 of the PFMA, Act 1 of 1999.

It was found that the process followed with the Head Office relocation also contravened certain sections of the PFMA and the NDA's Delegation of Authority.

From available documents perused on the procurement files it is evident that the prescribed process in acquiring supplier quotations was not followed on a consistent basis. The procurement office has not always requested quotations in accordance with the requirements of Section 38(1)(a)(iii) of the PFMA that requires that "the Accounting Officer should have and maintain an appropriate procurement and provisioning system which is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective".

NDA was also informed by the Supply Chain and Facility Officer that no prospective supplier list or database was maintained and suppliers were not invited on a rotation basis to submit quotations. This is in contravention of Section 38(1)(a)(i) of the PFMA which requires that "the Accounting Officer has and maintains effective, efficient and transparent systems of financial and risk management and internal control".

Although the NDA has procurement and provisioning system, this system was not followed with regard to the procurement of services. We have recommended that the NDA take appropriate disciplinary against individuals where the NDA procurement process was not adhered to and that the NDA further considers whether there were any PFMA contraventions.

Based on the documents provided to us we did not identify any discrepancies on the sample of five payments in excess of R50 000 made to staff.

NDA did not indicate any findings in terms of the NDA receipts as no irregularities were found.

After perusing all the available information and documents regarding the CEO's travel, there was only one occasion where he made use of 5 star accommodation which is in contravention of the travel policy of the NDA adopted in April 2006.

(1b (iii)) Ernest and Young were used to conduct the audit.

(1b (iv)) The cost of the Audit was R566 000.

(2) The Audit findings were presented to the Board for discussion and sanction. The objective of this investigation was to find evidence in order to decide on action. The NDA does not publish such information, given that the fact , firstly, upon the release of the investigation report, evidence still has to be tested. Secondly, NDA cannot publish evidence which it will or may require in prosecution of those involved.

(3) The findings on non compliance was mostly based on supplier database problems, conflict between policy and delegations and in some instances staff left the employ of the organisation. The insufficiency of the evidence provided made it difficult for the NDA to take action. The NDA Board have subsequently updated the NDA procurement policy in line with the delegation and management updated the database. Quarterly monitoring by the Audit Committee and the appointment of a new CFO will lead to a significant decrease in non compliance matters.

SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA)

(1) Yes, forensic investigations have been instituted by the Department into the administration of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).

(a) The following table outlines the forensic investigations conducted in the different Financial Years:

iii) All the below investigations were conducted by the Special Investigations Unit. (iv) SASSA signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the SIU at a capped retainer per month to provide forensic and ordinary investigative capacity on social grants. The cost of all the investigations varied from a maximum of R3,5 million per month in the 2006/ 2007 and 2007/ 2008 financial years to up to a maximum of R5 million per month in the 2008/2009 and 2009/10 financial years. The cost of the forensic audits was accounted for in the monthly retainer payable as per the SLA and can thus not be apportioned from the monthly payable retainer. SASSA has, in the current financial year, negotiated a lower monthly retainer of up to R3.5 million to enable it to utilize the other funds to implement a more proactive fraud management approach.

(2) (a) No, the results have not been made public as the purpose of the investigation was to gather evidence to determine whether there was any wrong doing on the part of SASSA officials. The intention was to utilize the results of the investigations for internal disciplinary proceedings as well as criminal proceedings where possible, but not for general public consumption. The necessary disclosures were, however, made in SASSA's annual financial statements as published in its Annual Report, and reported to the Auditor-General as required by the Public Finance Management Act, 1999.

(3) The officials involved in the three matters that were finalized were taken through an internal disciplinary process and subsequently dismissed from SASSA. Criminal charges were also laid against the three said officials and the cases are being investigated by the South African Police Service (SAPS).

QUESTION: NO 1630

(Internal Question Paper No 14 – 2010)

Mr T D Lee (DA) to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or the administration of its entities?

(a) In the

(i) 2007-08?

(ii) 2008-09 and

(iii) 2009-10 financial years?

(b) During the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available? If not, what is the position in this regard? If so, in each case,

(aa) What was the subject of the audit?

(bb) What was the finding of the audit?

(cc) Which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and

(dd) What was the cost of the audit?

(2) Whether the results of the audits have been made public? If not, why not? If so,

(a) When and

(b) What are further relevant details?

(3) Whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits? If not, what is the position in this regard? If so, what are the relevant details?

NW1893E

RESPONSE:

(a)

(i) 2007-08: Yes

(ii) 2008-09: Yes

(iii) 2009-10: Yes (still in progress)

(b)

(aa) The subjects of the audit were as follows:

2007 -08:

1. Fraudulent transfer of funds: Boxing SA

2008-09:

1. Unauthorized trip and accommodation

2. Training of coaches

3. Allegations of nepotism.

2009-10:

1. Supply Chain Management – still in progress

2. Basket Ball South Africa

(bb)

2007-08:

1. Fraudulent transfer of funds: Boxing SA

v An amount of R 1,450.000 was fraudulently transferred from SRSA to a fictitious BSA bank Account.

2008-09:

1. Unauthorized trip and accommodation

v The findings were that the official used the state money to transport and accommodate the private netball team to Richards Bay without the authorisation of management.

2. Training of coaches

v The departmental tender committee did not apply its mind properly to the evaluating team's recommendations;

v The tenders were not determined in the most cost effective manner.

v In terms of conflict interest: A tender was awarded to Itumeleng Trading Solution; evidence shows that Mr. J O Connor who is a director of the entity had assisted Ms Lynne Lourens in drafting the specifications for the said tender.

v Mr. Greg Frederick's, who was the chairman of the tender committee is a very close friend of Mr. O Connor and never declared and sat during the adjudication of the tender.

v Departmental tender committee approved the training tenders in a manner resulting in significant expenditure in excess of the approved budget.

v Officials totally disregarded all principles of financial control in the payment cycle, such as:

ü Payment were not reconciled to order amounts;

ü Expenditure was not controlled against approved tender amounts;

ü We found no evidence of adequate supervision of officials in the relevant line functions;

ü Proof of delivery of services was often ignored.

3. Allegations of nepotism:

A report of this audit was issued during 2008-09 financial year and the report was inconclusive. This audit was reopened towards the end of the 2009-10 financial year and it is currently still in progress.

2009-10:

1. Supply Chain Management (still in progress)

v The investigation is still in progress it only started in March 2010.

2. Basket Ball South Africa

v The investigation of Basket Ball South Africa for the period of 2006 to 2008 proves the financial mismanagement of funds, no accountability and authorisation for the use of those funds. No supporting documentations to support all the expenditures made utilizing Basket Ball South Africa's funds.

(cc)

All investigations were conducted by the department's
former Risk Manager except the investigation into allegations of
nepotism that was conducted by KPMG. The latter investigation
amounted to R424 320.00

(dd)

None

2.These investigations were included on the departmental annual report
for the 2007-08; 2008-09 financial years.

3. All completed cases were reported to the SAPS. In the case of Basket Ball South Africa, the report was handed to the Executive of Basket Ball South Africa to take further action and to report to the Department on the actions taken.

Disciplinary actions were taken against the implicated officials where appropriate.

QUESTION NUMBER: 1632

DATE FOR PUBLICATION: 21 MAY 2010

DATE REPLY SUBMITTED: 30 JUNE 2010

MR I O DAVIDSON (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY: PERFOMANCE MONITORING AND EVALUATION AS WELL AS ADMINISTRATION

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by the Presidency into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-09 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) Whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) Whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW1895E

REPLY:

QUESTION 1632

DATE OF PUBLICATION: FRIDAY 07 MAY 2010 [IQP No 12 -2010] SECOND SESSION, FOURTH PARLIAMENT

Question 1632 for Written Reply, National Assembly: Mr G R Morgan (DA) to ask the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

1)(a) How many persons currently make up the special anti-poaching unit that was formed by Marine and Coastal Management, (b) what is the name of each person in the unit (c) in which military organisation did each of these persons serve previously, (d) what training did each of these persons undergo in order to participate in the unit and (e) what organisation facilitated the training;

(2) whether the members of the unit are accredited as (a) honorary fishery officers or (b) peace officers; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;

(3) whether the members of the unit are paid for the work they do; if not, why not; if so, how much has each member of the unit earned since he/she started working in the unit;

(4) how (a) many poachers have been apprehended by members of the unit since its inception and (b) much illegally-harvested abalone has been confiscated since the unit's inception? NW1598E

REPLY:

(1)(a) The unit consists of 57 personnel provided by the appointed Service Provider, Manuel Security, an Operational Manager and 18 Fishery Control Officers from the Branch: Fisheries.

(b) The personnel list provided by the Service Provider is attached.

(c) MK Veterans Association and APLA Military Veterans Association.

(d) The following training courses were provided to the members of the unit:

· Grade E Security

· Basic Vetting

· Information Security

· Risk Assessment

· Assessors Course

· Investigations SAPS

· Customer Service Training

· Firearm Training Course

· Environmental Law

· Species Identification

(e) Training was facilitated by the following organizations:

· Metrorail

· South African Police Services (SAPS)

· Lavender Moon Trading

· People Development Africa

· Fisheries Branch (formerly Marine and Coastal Management).

(2) The members have been accredited as Honorary Marine Conservation Officers in terms of Section 9 (2) of the Marine Living Resources Act, Act 18 of 1998 (as amended) and are authorised to exercise all the powers stipulated in Section 51 of the Act.

(3) Yes. During the period November 2009 to January 2010 while the members were undergoing training, they were paid R2500.00 per month. From February 2010 which marked the commencement of the programme to date the members receive R 4000.00 per month and the Supervisors receive R 5000.00 per month.

(4)(a) Number of illegal poachers apprehended

(4)(b) Abalone units confiscated since the unit's inception

Schedule of Personnel

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 May 2010

1633. Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1896E

MR G R KRUMBOCK (DA)

HANSARD

PAPERS OFFICE

1. None

(a) (i) Not applicable

(ii) Not applicable

(iii) Not applicable

(b) (aa) Not applicable

(bb) Not applicable

(cc) Not applicable

(dd) Not applicable

2. (a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

3. Not applicable

Question 1634

Mr S J F Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by his department into its administration or that of its entities 9a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iH) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit

(2) Whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) Whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant detains? NW1897E

Response:

(a) Yes, a number of forensic audits were instituted by the department into its administration and that that of its entities.

(i) In the 2007/08 financial year, there were three (3) forensic audits conducted for the dti and three (3) for the entities reporting to the dti, (1CIPRO, 1 Competition Commission and 1 SAMAF).

(ii) In the 2008/09 financial year there were twenty (20) forensic audits conducted for the dti and none for the entities reporting to the dti.

(iii) In the 2009/10 FY the dti conducted 25 forensic audits for the department and 2 for SAMAF. Two (2) cases were referred to seda, two (2) to Khula and one (1) to CIPRO.

(b) For the period 1 April 2010 to May 2010 six (6) forensic investigation requests were received and these have been allocated for investigation.

aa) The subject of the audits varied from allegations of fraud and corruption, non-compliance to policies and procedures, irregular and unauthorized expenditure, unethical behavior, nepotism, racism and conflict of interest.

(bb) The audit findings mostly confirmed the allegations, however in a few cases no foundation or evidence was found to support the allegations.

(cc) The forensic investigations were mostly done by the forensic branch of the dti Internal Audit Unit, and the remainder were done in partnering with a combination of PriceWaterHouse Coopers, Gcabashe Forensic Services and Gobodo Forensic and Investigative Accounting Services.

(dd) The cumulative costs of the audits were as follows:

2007/08 R661 527 00 (R337 371. 00 spent on the dticases and R324 156.00 by entities)

2008/09 R1120 901.80 (for the dti cases)

2009/10 R831 586.00 (for the dticases)

2010/11 The forensic unit of the dtiwill conduct the investigation of five (5) of the allocated cases and one will be outsourced at a cost of R 125 000.00

2. Cases come via Public Service Commission's National Anti-corruption Hotline, and the requirement is that the outcome be provided to the PSC who provide feedback to the whistle blowers and or complainants.

3. Overall disciplinary action was taken on fourteen (14) cases. Four (4) employees were dismissed from the department. Six (6) resigned and are part of the ten (10) cases referred to the South African Police Service. Monies were also recovered from officials where it was recommended.

Of the cases relating to the public entities reporting to thedti, disciplinary action was taken in one (1) case, one (1) case of fraud was opened and for the rest it was found that there was insufficient evidence.

QUESTION NO 1636

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 MAY 2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 14)

1636. Mrs A Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by her department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1899

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REPLY:

(1)(a) My Department has during the specified period conducted forensic audit on several cases mainly emanating from the Office of the Public Service Commission Hotline, as well as internal referrals. In regard to the entities of my Department, the complaints or allegations are referred to the relevant entity to investigate them and report back to the Director General. My Department only monitors the progress of such investigations and ensures that the outcomes are communicated.

(1)(b) There has been forensic audits performed from the 1 April 2010, and majority of them are still in the process of being finalised. Refer to Annexure A.

(1)(aa) Refer to Annexure A.

(1)(bb) Refer to Annexure A.

(1)(cc) My Department mostly use the internal audit staff to perform this function, but in some cases the function were outsourced. Refer to Annexure A.

(1)(dd) Refer to Annexure A.

(2) The results of every forensic audit are communicated to the relevant managers/supervisors to implement the recommendations.

(3) My Department does take disciplinary or appropriate measures against anyone found to have contravened the policies. Refer to Annexure A.

QUESTION NUMBER 1637

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 May 2010

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14 OF 2010

Date reply submitted: 13 August 2010

1637. Mrs D Robinson (DA) to ask the Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities:

(1) Whether any forensic audits have been instituted by her department into its administration or the administration of its entities (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the subject of the audit, (bb) what was the finding of the audit, (cc) which entity or company or person was used to conduct the audit and (dd) what was the cost of the audit;

(2) Whether the results of the audits have been made public; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(3) Whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1900E

REPLY

(1) The Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities held a meeting with the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) on 04 December 2009, wherein she was informed about the investigations being undertaken by the OPP and the AGSA. The OPP investigation is still underway and relates to maladministration issues including but not limited to the appointment by the Commission of two Commissioners, to act as Acting Chief Executive Officers; the changing of the job descriptions of the personal Assistants of the former Chairperson and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and their transfers without reason; the taking over by Commissioners of all administrative powers; the duties and functions of the Commission and the adoption and implementation of policies without considering the views of Internal stakeholders such as Senior managers, staff members and the recognised union. The other factors included the employment of staff, without following the due processes and employment policies of the Commission. Another concern was the appointment of Mr Setshedi, as the interim CEO.

At present, the CGE is awaiting the findings of the OPP, and based on the studied report findings, the CGE will be in a better position to take an informed decision. The AGSA investigation focuses on the possible contravention of laws and regulations and financial Irregularities at the Commission for Gender Equality. The key areas that formed part of the investigations are bank and cash management; the usage of the corporate credit accounts; supply chain management issues; expenditure management; claims and allowances; air travel; accommodation and car hire and CGE payroll.

(2) Both the OPP and AGSA reports will be presented to Parliament since these investigations were called by the Office of the Speaker through the Deputy Speaker's office. The two reports will narrate the alleged offences, financial misconduct and general irregularities once presented to Parliament. The CGE cannot pre-empt the findings of the two reports and the Minister would not know whether Parliament (as an independent body) will make the report of the investigations public or not.

(3) The draft forensic report was given to CGE on the 12 May 2010 in Cape Town. The CGE has made comments and forwarded them to the Office of the Auditor General. Whether any criminal or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted as a result of the audits or not; is a matter which vests solely with the Office of the Speaker in Parliament, as they instituted the investigations themselves.

QUESTION 1638

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21/05/2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2010)

1638. Dr J C Kloppers-Lourens (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

(1) Whether, with reference to her department's decision to retain the provision of work packs to grade six pupils as an in-house function, she has formulated any plan for the spending of the R254 million allocated for this purpose; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details of the plan, (b) how will the plan be (i) managed and (ii) controlled, (c) what mechanisms will be put in place to ensure transparency, (d) what savings will accrue to her department and (e) how will her department spend the surplus of funds;

(2) Whether her department will manage the project in accordance with the original specifications as contained in the original cancelled tender; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1901E

ANSWER:

(1) Yes the Department of Basic Education has developed a plan for the development of Work Books for Grades 1 – 6. The development of the workbooks will be internal. The Department will utilize capacity within the system in the development of the workbooks. This will include the DBE and PDEs.

(a) Relevant Details of the Plan

The key deliverables of the plan is a workbook package that includes:

· Two learners' Workbooks for Literacy and Numeracy, respectively, per Grade 1-6 learner in all official languages

· Foundations for Learning Lesson Plan Files for Grades 1-6 in all official languages

It is planned that the workbooks will be piloted in schools in 2010 and will be available for use in all schools in 2011.

The development of workbooks will be done internally by a team of writers identified through HEI's, NGO's, Provinces and Districts. The work in the different languages will be done through a process of having individuals with curriculum expertise in each language work together until all versions for each grade are completed.

The workbooks will be piloted in ninety schools during the development phase. Schools from both urban and rural areas have been identified for this purpose. They include schools across all quintiles and language of teaching and learning. Feedback will be used to strengthen the workbooks before printing.

(b) How will the plan be (i) managed and (ii) controlled?

The Curriculum Branch and other sections of the Department of Basic Education will manage the development process and the distribution of the workbooks. The PDEs will support the DBE in this process. All aspects of the plan will be monitored b the DBE and the PDEs.

(c) Mechanisms to ensure transparency

The development of the workbooks will be internal. The printing and distribution will follow relevant Supply Chain Management policies and other policies regulating government procurement.

The pilot of the work books during the development process further suggests transparency.

(d) What savings will accrue to her department and (e) how her department will spend the surplus of funds

The Department does not envisage that there will be any savings from this project.

(2)The plan for the development of workbooks has been re-designed taking into account the original specifications. The Department has identified the writers for the workbooks and other logistical processes are being finalised. The writing teams will comprise literacy and numeracy subject experts and cover the different official languages.

QUESTION 1639

DATE OF PUBLICATION FOR INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21/05/2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2010)

Dr J C Kloppers-Lourens (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

(1) Whether her department considered and alternative plans/options to the private party and public partnership agreement concluded with the to build office accommodation prior to its conclusion; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the details of each alternative plan/option, (b)why was the alternative plan rejected in favour of a private and public partnership agreement in each case and (c) what are the terms of the private and public partnership agreement;

(2) How will the premises that were initially earmarked to accommodate her department be used in future? NW1902E

Reply:

(1) Yes

(a) Option 1: The Public Sector Comparator (PSC).

This option implies that the Public Works Department (PWD) would have constructed a new building with Government funds.

Option 2: The Public Private Partnership (PPP).

This option is where the private party finance, design, build and maintain a facility for a particular period, thus not creating a huge financial constraint for government within a short space of time.

Option 3: Renting a building:

The Department pays for a rented building in line with the contract period.

(b) All the other options were rejected due to value for money.

(c) The Private Party is responsible for financing, design, construction and maintenance of the facility for a period of 25 years.

(2) The decision between the two Ministers was that the Department of Basic Education would occupy the new office building and the Department of Higher Education and Training remain at the previous building of the Department of Education

QUESTION 1640

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21/05/2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2010)

Dr. J.C. Kloppers-Lourens (DA) to ask the Minster of Basic Education

1. (a) How many Reform Schools are in each province to which learners may be sentenced to allow them to complete their primary and secondary schooling and (b) where are these schools located:

2. Whether her department has conducted a study to determine the (a) level of education that children receive in these institutions and (b) success rate achieved by these institutions in respect of reforming the conduct of their learners; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details.

ANSWER

1. (a)

There are a number of Reform Schools in provinces. The Eastern Cape has one (1) Reform School unit attached to a School of Industry. KwaZulu Natal has (1) one Reform School unit attached to the School of Industry. Mpumalanga has a (1) Reform School and the Western Cape has (2) two Reform Schools. Learners sentenced to Reform Schools from Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Northern Cape and North West are admitted to a Reform School in another province.

1. (b)

The Western Cape has (2) two fully-fledged Reform Schools. They are Eureka Special Youth Care Centre in Rawsonville and Kraaifontein Special Youth Care Centre in Kraaifontein. Mpumalanga has one fully-fledged Reform School (Ethokomala Reform School) in Kinross. Except for Kraaifontein Special Youth Care Centre, which was closed down in 2009, the other two Reform Schools are still in operation and functional.

The two Reform School Units are at Gali Tembani Youth Care Centre in Queenstown, Eastern Cape and Newcastle Youth Care Centre in Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal. Both these Reform School Units are operating and functional.

2. (a)

A study was conducted between November 2009 and April 2010 to determine the level of education that children receive in these institutions. The table above indicates that all of the five Reform School Programmes (whether a fully-fledged school or a Reform Unit) are offering some form of educational programme.

2 (b) The Department of Basic Education has not measured the extent to which the educational programmes offered reform the conduct of learners. This is the competence of the Department of Social Development. However, the Department is aware that learners who attend these programmes and become successful achieve the skills that are relevant and can contribute to their further development.

QUESTION 1641 WRITTEN REPLY 21 MAY 2010

1641. Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether any (a) renovations, (b) alterations and/or (c) other specified work is being done at the Auckland Park Post Office buildings in Gauteng; if not, why not; if so, (i) when did it commence, (ii) when will it be completed, (iii) what is the reason for this and (iv) what are the further relevant details? NW1904E

Reply

No work has been done by Public Works at the Auckland Park Post Office as it is not an asset of the Department of Public Works nor is it in the custody of the department.

QUESTION NO 1642

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 MAY 2010: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 14-2010

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

Whether the Auckland Park Post Office building in Gauteng was declared a national site; if so, when was it declared a national site?

NW1905E

REPLY:

No, the Auckland Park Post Office building in Gauteng has not been declared a national

site because the it has not been graded as such.

In terms of the transitional provisions of the National Heritage Resources Act Section 58

(11)(a) all the sites that were declared in terms of the National Monuments Act of 1969,

automatically became grade2 sites (provincial monuments).

Until such time that they are graded, they remain provincial sites.

QUESTION 1643

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

Date of publication on internal question paper: 21 May 2010

Internal question paper no: 14

Mrs S P Kopane (DA) to ask the Minister of Social Development:

Whether her department and/or any of its entities have purchased any tickets for (a) the 2010 Fifa World Cup Soccer tournament, (b) the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and (c) any other entertainment event in the (i) 2009-10 financial year and (ii) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what has been the position in each case; if so, in each case (aa) what is or has been the date of the event, (bb)(i) how many tickets have been purchased and (ii) why, (cc) what has been the total cost of the tickets and (dd)(i) to whom has each of these tickets been allocated and (ii) on what was the decision for the allocation of these tickets based? NW1906E

REPLY:

On behalf of the Department of Social Development, South African Social Security Agency and the National Development Agency;

(a) No,

(b) No and

(c) No.

Therefore all sub questions falls away.

QUESTION NUMBER 1644

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 May 2010

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 15 OF 2010

Date reply submitted: 13 August 2010

1644. Mrs C Dudley (ACDP) to ask the Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities:

Whether she will institute an investigation into her department's reliance on under-resourced non-governmental organisations in KwaZulu-Natal to provide support services to children living with disabilities (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1748E.

REPLY

1. 2010 Profile in KZN will be done as follows:

· Profiling children with disabilities in all 756 wards;

· Survey on all non-governmental organizations (NGO's) providing services to children with disabilities. Survey will determine the capacity of non-governmental organizations to deal with challenges facing children with disabilities;

· Visiting of all the non-governmental organizations that deals with children with disabilities;

· The mandate for that is derived from the RSA Constitution, Section 28 of the Bill of Rights and the Children's Act No 38 of 2005, which deals with children's rights, responsibilities and how to provide for them.

· The report will be made available before the end of the financial year 2010/2011

The report on whether the Department can rely on under-resourced non-governmental organizations will be provided after the process of profiling and survey.

2. Current Situation in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN):

At the moment in KZN children with disabilities are included in all programmes pertaining to children:

· Advocacy programmes that includes teenage pregnancy campaigns;

· Capacity building programmes;

· Mainstreaming of children's rights;

· Shelters for children who need 24 hours caring service;

· Inclusive Education;

· Provision of Assistive Devices; and

· Raising awareness about children's issues – Day of the African Child Commemoration, Child Protection Week, Take a girl- child to work programme, International Children's Day, National Children' Day Celebration and Siyadlala Programme.

3. Inclusive education:

This strategy spells out three levels of support, namely:

· High level of support which is provided by special schools resources centres;

· Moderate level of support provided by full service schools; and

· Low level of support which is provided by ordinary neighbouring schools

4. Programmes provided by Special Schools for Learners

· High Level of Support Units

Special School Units which provide support to learners who need constant intensive supervision.

· Curriculum Adaptation and Inclusive Learning Programmes

Teachers were trained on how to adapt Curriculum and implementing Inclusive Learning Programmes to learners with disabilities.

· Skills Development

Learners who have difficulties with theory are given opportunities to show in practical skills like Carpentry, Beading and Weaving, Hair care, Beauty therapy, Motor mechanics and Welding.

· OVC Programme and Peer Education

These programmes are also rolled out in Special Schools.

· Sports

Learners with disabilities are given an opportunity to participate in different sporting activities.

· Sign Language

Zenzeleni Sign Language provides sign language session to Special Schools and Mainstream Schools as well as parents for the learners with disabilities.

5. Challenges

Provision of children with Autism

Shelters are under-resourced in terms of funding and infrastructure.

6. Conclusion

Government Institutions are the best in KwaZulu-Natal e.g. Open Air, etc.

QUESTION 1645

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28/05/2010

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 15-2010)

Ms F I Chohan (ANC) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

(1) What is the intention of her department with regard to the common tasks of assessment (CTAs) in Grade 9;

(2) whether she found that the CTA was ineffective in offering a systemic measure of learning at Grade 9; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1907E

RESPONSES

(1) The CTAs have been discontinued in 2010. However, schools will still be required to do an external assessment component that counts for 25% of the final assessment mark at Grade 9 level. I have delegated the responsibility of dealing with the 25% external assessment component to the provincial MECs for Education until the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements are in place.

(2) The CTAs provided a limited measure of learning at Grade 9 level. Some of the challenges that affected the effectiveness of the CTAs were that the content was not clearly specified per grade for all the Learning Areas. Teachers were left to select the content that they would teach in the classroom. The CTAs were set nationally and included activities that assessed a range of competences and used particular content to assess learners. Teachers indicated that the content (as well as the context used to phrase the activities) in the CTAs were not familiar to all the learners.

Question 1646.

Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans:

(1) Whether the SA National Defence Force utilises any radio equipment that is based on the Marnet system; if so, where; if not,

(2) whether such equipment will be made available to rural communities for their protection; if not; why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) whether she will make a statement on the matter? NW1908E

Reply

I am currently in discussions with the agriculture community on border safety and, together with them, are working on arrangements.

Question 1647

Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans:†

(1) (a) What type of training the members of the executive committee of a certain political organisation (name furnished) will be receiving; (b) how long the training will be, (c) how much the training will cost and (d) where the training will be given;

(2) whether she will make a statement on the matter? NW1909E

Reply

1 (a) Please note that the programme is a national youth programme and as such, the invitation is extended to all youth in the country. Across all political spectrum, we will be using the executive committees of all the Youth organisations to expose them to a pilot programme on national service, in the hope that they will have a better understanding of the concept.

Modeled along similar initiatives such as those in Tanzania and Bermuda, this programme is designed to engage our youth in positive and meaningful activity and is only one part of a raft of options available.

The National Service Programme is expected to help the youth to contribute to national interest, both personally and professionally. The programme should, of necessity, cover a number of aspects not least the provision of technical life skills, including entrepreneurial skills.

Emphasis will be placed on helping the youth to make sound career choices and enhance those skills required to make them undeniable assets to a broad range of employers.

(b) and (c) The training modules have not been finalised and therefore no costing has been done. When it is done, proposals will be made to utilise existing funds in government.

2. I have already made a number of statements on this matter.

QUESTION 1648

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER [No 15-2010]

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 May 2010

1648. Mr L B Gaehler (UDM) to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform:

(1) (a) What is the status of the land claims by certain communities (details furnished) in Mthatha and (b) what is the reason for the delay in settling the Lindile community land claim;

(2) whether he has been informed of the deteriorating state of the structures on the property; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1910E

THE MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM:

(1)(a) Lindile community claim:The Lindile community land claim has been investigated and was found to be compliant with section 2 of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No 22 of 1994). Claimant verification has been concluded and the Office of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner: Eastern Cape (RLCC:EC) is in the process of establishing legal entities to which the land must be transferred. This claim is before the Land Claims Court as a result of a section 34 application brought by the King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality and was heard during the week of 24 - 30 August 2009. Judgment has not yet been delivered.

Highbury Community claim: The Highbury community land claim was similarly found to be legally compliant and has undergone research and verification processes. The RLCC: EC is currently negotiating with all relevant stakeholders and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), a government parastatal responsible for the structures and all agreements entered into with the occupiers (people who rented the property) of the claimed land.

Paynes Farm/Zimbane: The Zimbane community land claim is being investigated and processed jointly with the Kwa Lindile community claim. This claim is also before the Land Claims Court as a result of a section 34 application brought by the King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality and was heard during the week of 24 - 30 August 2009. Judgment has not yet been delivered.

(b) The claim is before the Land Claims Court and can only be dealt with once judgment has been delivered.

(2) Yes. The RLCC: EC is in negotiations with the ECDC, a government parastatal responsible for the structures on the property.

QUESTIONS 1650 FOR WRITTEN REPLY
1650. Prof B Turok (ANC) to ask the Minister of Human Settlements:

(1) (a) How much funding did his department provide to the Western Cape Provincial Government and (b) for what purpose. (i) in the (aa) 2007..08, (bb) 2008-09 and (cc) 2009-10 -financial years and (ii) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?:

(2) whether any special funding was provided for the N2 Gateway Project; if .50, how much;

(3) whether the special funding was spent in each case; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(4) whether any of this funding was conditional on support for the Hillview informal settlement in situ upgrading; if so, what are the relevant details; if not,

(5) whether any other funding has been provided far this project; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

3. PROPOSED RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION

(1) (a) Haw much funding did his department provide to the Western Gape Provincial Government and (b) far what purpose (i)(aa) in the (aaa) 2007-08, (bbb) 2008-09 and (ccc) 2009-10 financial years and (bb) for the 2010-11 financial years;

1(a)

(i)(aaa) R1, 1 billion (R1, 177,770,000) was provided to the Western Cape Provincial Government in 2007/08 financial year as a Integrated Human Settlements Development Grant.

(bbb) R1, 3 billion (R1, 305,862,000) was provided to the Western Cape Provincial Government in 2008/9 financial year as a Integrated Human Settlements Development Grant.


(ccc) R1,.5 billion (R1,581,425,000.) was provided to the Western Cape provincial Government in 20 10/1 0 financial year .as a Integrated Human Settlements Development Grant.

1 (b )1{aa)(bb) The purpose of the Integrated Housing and Human Settlement Development Grant was to provide funding for the creation of houses and related services In 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2009/10.

1 (b )(cc) The Human Settlements Development Grant is used to provide funding for the creation .of sustainable human settlements.

1 (ii) t(a)(ii) R1,8 billion (R1,86.8,843,,0000) has been provided to the Western Cape Provincial Government as a Human Settlements Development Grant

(2). whether any special funding was provided far the N2 Gateway Project; jf so., haw much;

Yes, there was special funding provided for N2 Gate way project which was ring-fenced. Funding provided was as follows:

3). whether the special funding was spent in each case; if .not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

The earmarked funding for 2007/08 and 2008/09 financial years was spent on the project, however in respect of the R400 million ring-fenced allocation for 2009/10 the Province could not spend R69,234 million due to challenges experienced by the Province on the closing down of Thubelisha and contractors hot being paid. All N2 Gateway contracts are, now ceded to the provincial department who will now be, the implementing Agent for the N2 Gateway project,

An application was submitted to the Provincial Treasuries and National Treasury to roll over the unspent funds to 2010/11 financial year by the National Department.

(4) whether any of this funding was conditional in support for the Hillview informal settlement in situ upgrading; if so, what are the relevant details; if not,

No grant funding was specifically ring-fenced for the Hillview informal settlement.

5. whether any other funding has been provided for this project; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

No other funds were paid in respect of the Hillview project.