Public Works

2010-08-20

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Question 3234 Written Reply 05 November 2010

3234. Mr. M W RABOTAPI (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

What is the (a) total cost and (b) number of copies of each (i) annual report and (ii) report on strategic plans that was produced by (aa) his department and (bb) any of its entities in the 2009-10 financial year? NW4049E

Reply:

ANNUAL REPORT

	Total Costs	Number of Copies
Public Works	R 282 709, 39	580
Agrément SA	R 35 990,94	2000
CBE	R 207 200,00	220+ 250CD's
CIDB	R 195 760,80	1500+600 CD's
IDT	R 474 805,00	2500+500 CD's

STRATEGIC PLAN

	Total Costs	Number of Copies
Public Works	R 48 222,00	700
Agrément SA	The Strategic Plan was printed in-house
CBE	The Business Plan was printed in-house
CIDB	The Strategic Plan was printed in-house
IDT	R 131 385,00	2500+500

Question 3212 Written Reply 05 November 2010

3212. MrJ J McGluwa (ID) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether her department awarded any tenders to a certain company (name furnished); if not, why not; if so, what (a) is the value of each tender that was awarded and (b) are the further relevant details

(2) Whether these tenders have been complied with by the company; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW4025E

Furnished Name: INTAKA HOLDINGS

Reply:

No tenders were awarded to the mentioned company.

Question 3201 Written Reply 05 November 2010

3201. Mr P F SMITH (IFP) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) has training targets; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so,

(2) whether the EPWP has repeatedly failed to meet its training targets; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what percentage of persons who have been employed in the programme to date have received formalised and accredited training and (b) how does this percentage compare with the target;

(3) whether failures to integrate effective training into the EPWP has compromised the employability of persons who exit the programme; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;

(4) whether the training objectives of the EPWP are integrated into the country's broad skills development thrust; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW4011E

Reply:

(1) In EPWP Phase 2, training targets are agreed at a sub-programme level and are mainly dependant on training funds available through the National Skills Fund and the Sector Education and Training Authorities. Programmes such as such as the National Youth Service and the Vuk'uphile Contractor Development Programme, National Youth Service, Home Community Based Care and Early Childhood Development have training targets.

(2) (a). Both accredited and non-accredited training have been provided to EPWP participants. Performance in terms of person-days of training amounts to 46%.

(b) In EPWP Phase I, the target was to create 15 536 000 person-days of training. A total of 7 186 145 person-days of training was achieved (i.e. 46% of target).

(3) The fact that training had been linked to the duration of projects meant that training was often short-term in nature. A Training Policy has been developed for EPWP Phase II, which fully integrates training and placement opportunities. This Policy emphasises accredited and non-accredited training to facilitate employability beyond EPWP projects.

(4) EPWP training objectives are related to the country's broad skills development thrust. The EPWP II Training Policy emphasises the alignment to the National Skills Development Strategy and the broader Framework of the Skills Development Act .These Skills Development thrusts are some of the criteria against which the National Skills Fund assessed and approved previous EPWP training applications.

Question 3167 Written Reply 05 November 2010

3167. Mr W P DOMAN (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether her department has budgeted any funds for the maintenance and renovation of the state residence in Leentjie Street, Langebaan; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3971E

REPLY:

No, DPW has not budgeted for the maintenance and renovation, however, Department of Defence has allocated funds for minor works to be done on the residences in Leentjie Street.

Question 3166 Written Reply 05 November 2010

3166. Mr W P DOMAN (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether any former and current (a) ministers and (b) deputy ministers were in debt for an amount of R2,000 for rental of ministerial houses as at 30 September 2010; if so, in each case, what (i) is the name of the (aa) minister and (bb) deputy minister, (ii) is the amount owed and (iii) over what period was this debt accumulated;

(2) whether any former and current (a) Ministers and (b) Deputy Ministers was in debt for an amount of more than R2,000 for rental of ministerial houses as at 30 September 2010; if so, in each case, what (i) is the name of the (aa) minister and (bb) deputy minister, (ii) is the amount owed and (iii) over what period was this debt accumulated;

(3) whether any debt recovery agreements have been negotiated in each case; if not, (a) why not and (b) how will these debts be repaid; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3970E

Reply

(a) No,

(b) No,

(i) (aa) No (bb) (ii) No (iii) N/A

2. (a) Yes,

(b) Yes,

(i) (aa) (ii) (iii)

Mr NBM Balfour R 4 449.46 1/7/2007-30/6/2009

Mr FS Mufamadi R 6 058.14 1/9/2005-30/6/2006

Ms D Peters R 6 039.14 1/3/2010-30/9/2010

Mr M Gigaba R 7 145.96 1/11/2001-6/5/2004

Dr PWA Motsoaledi R 9 959.89 15/10/2009-30/9/2010

Mr NE Mthethwa R 7 199.08 4/11/2008-30/2010

Ms GL Mahlangu-Nkabinde R 6 461.40 1/9/2005-31/1/2006

(i) (bb)

Mr AGH Pahad R 153 096.70 1/7/2009-31/7/2009

Ms NC Madlala-Routledge R 27 109.90 1/12/2001-30/9/2009

3 Yes, the Department has been writing letters to current Ministers requesting them to settle their arrears at their earliest convenience. The Minister also intends to have a one on one discussion with current Ministers advising them of the seriousness of not settling their debts and will also encourage them to make alternative arrangements with the Department to settle the arrears.

With regards to former Ministers, the matter has been referred to the Office of the State Attorney for the recovery of the arrear rental debt.

Question 3140 Written Reply 05 November 2010

3140. Mr J SELFE (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether the SA Police Service museum and old magistrates court situated on Main Road, Muizenberg are occupied by any institution; if not, (a) why not and (b) what person or institution is supposed to occupy these premises; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether she has found that these premises are deteriorating; if so, (a) in what respect are these premises deteriorating and (b) what steps is she taking to maintain these premises? NW3940E

REPLY:

(1) The old magistrate's court has been incorporated into the S.A. Police Service Museum and is occupied by SAPS.

(2) Yes, the premises are deteriorating (a) In the following areas: roofs are leaking, gutters and plaster mouldings are loose, rising damp, and hazardous electrical installation (b) Due to budget constraints during 2009/2010 financial year, a project was registered for the repair and maintenance during the latter part of 2011.

Question 3110 Written Reply 05 November 2010

3110. Mr L B Gaehler (UDM) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(a) What is the annual salary package of (i) the chief executive officer (CEO) and (ii) each specified director of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) and (b) what was the amount of the bonus that (i) the CEO and (ii) each specified director received in the past year?

NW3895E

REPLY:

Position	Name	Period - less	Salary	Performance	Total
		than full year	package	bonus
Executives
Chief Executive Officer	Ms T Nwedamutswu		2 421	646	3 067
Executive in the Office of the CEO	Prof E Vries		1 686	404	2 090
Executive Head: Corporate Services Unit	Ms P Maesela		1 521	351	1 872
Chief Financial Officer	Mr T Moir		1 535	357	1 892
Executive Head: Development Programme Services	Mr A Wakaba		1 756	420	2 176
Executive : Regional Operations	Dr S Bhebhe		1 585	335	1 920
Executive : Iintegrated Development Services	Mr V Mthintso		1 236	-	1 236
		Appointed 1 May 2009
			11 740	2 513	14 253

Question 3068 Written Reply 29 October 2010

3068. Mr W P DOMAN (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether the software purchased for an amount of R40,3 million in the 2005-06 financial year had been installed as at 30 September 2010? NW3790E

REPLY:

The software SAS has been fully installed

Question 3014 Written Reply 20 OCTOBER 2010

3014. Mr. P J C PRETORIUS (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether his department had an updated and approved human resources plan in the 2009-10 financial year; if not, why not; if so, when was the plan (a) updated and (b) approved;

(2) whether the plan has since been (a) updated and (b) approved; if not, (i) why not and (ii) when is it expected to be (aa) updated and (bb) approved; if so, when was it (aaa) updated and (bbb) approved? NW3728E

Reply

(1) Yes, the department has an approved human resources plan which covers three financial years, 2009-2011.

(a) The approved human resources plan covered the 2009-2010 financial years.

(b) The human resources plan was approved in June 2008.

(2) Yes (a) the human resources plan is currently being updated

No (b) Approval to follow after completion of the ongoing updating

process.

(i) The process to update the human resources is in place and is

currently ongoing.

(ii) (aa) The human resources plan will be finalized and updated by

31 December 2010.

(bb) The human resources plan is expected to be approved and ready for implementation 31 January 2011.

(aaa) N/A

(bbb) N/A

Question 2959 Written Reply 22 October 2010

2959. Mr M W RABOTAPI (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) With reference to his reply to question 2151 on 31 August 2010, (a) what (i) was the nature of the work that contractors have performed with regard to the President's residence in eNkandla, (ii) amount was budgeted for and (iii) has been the cost to date and (b) when did the work begin;

(2) whether the work has been completed; if not, why not; if so, what (a) was the total cost of the project and (b) are the further relevant details? NW3650E

Reply

(1) (a) (i) All the works undertaken at the Presidents residence is security measures.

(a) (ii) The amount budgeted for is based on the nature of the security assessment conducted by SAPS

(a) (iii) The expenditure to date will only be reconciled when the project is completed

(b) The work began on the 17^th July 2010

(2) (a) The works had not yet been completed as the contracts are scheduled to be completed by end of 2011.

(b) Project is not completed as yet

QUESTION 2915 Written Reply 22 October 2010

2915. Mr D KOHLER-BARNARD (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether his Deputy Minister stayed at the Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel during the period 1 January 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, in each case, (a) what (i) were the dates of stay and (ii) was the total cost and (b) what is the breakdown of costs in respect of (i) accommodation, (ii) mini-bar, (iii) laundry, (iv) valet and (v) food;

(2) whether his Deputy Minister was accompanied by any person; if so, what are the relevant details with regard to (a) the name of the person, (b) associated accommodation cost, (c) reason for each person accompanying his Deputy Minister and (d) the reasons for his Deputy Minister's stay in each case;

(3) whether his Deputy Minister has an official residence in Cape Town; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(4) whether the cost associated with this accommodation was paid for with public funds; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) from which budget and (b) who approved the expenditure? NW3604E

Reply

1. No, the Deputy Minister has not stayed at this Hotel during the period identified

2. The Deputy Minister is always accompanied by her personal guide, as a visually impaired person. Her personal Guide is her husband.

3. Yes, the Deputy Minister has an official residence in Cape Town

4. (No cost was incurred by the Department for the stay of 1 January 2010)

QUESTION 2753 Written reply 23 SEPTEMBER 2010

2753. Mr. L RAMATLAKANE (COPE) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether his department's employment recruitment policy permits the recruitment of relatives or close friends; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) (a) how is a certain person (details furnished) employed, (b) what is his job description and (c) in which office has he been deployed;

(3) whether he and his deputy minister employ relatives in their office; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

(1) No. The Department Recruitment and Selection Policy is silent on the appointment of relatives or close friends. The Department's selection process allows for applicants with skills, knowledge and experience that meet the requirements of the position to be shortlisted and interviewed. The successful candidate will be appointed based on his/her performance.

Due to the nature of the Deputy Minister Disability a reliable person whom she is personally comfortable with is needed to provide personal, logistic and administrative support for her. Since she was a Member of Parliament, she had this reliable person who was always there to provide the support that was needed.

(2) (a) His appointment was done in the line with the Ministerial Handbook and the Handbook on Reasonable Accommodation for People with Disabilities.

(b) Job Description

His job description is to ensure the full integration and independence of the Deputy Minister as a visually impaired person, security and administrative and personal support. Responsibilities include reading documents that are not accessible, mobility in meetings, taking notes, coordinate the brailing, specialised equipment management, assisting her to get ready and prepare for the day, support the personal assistant and accompany the Deputy Minister in all her official trips.

(3) Yes. The Deputy Minister has preferred to appoint her husband as her Personal Guide for professional, personal and security reasons. His appointment was done in line with the Ministerial Handbook and the Handbook on Reasonable Accommodation for People with Disabilities, to provide reasonable accommodation and support for officials with disabilities. In responding to the Deputy Minister's special requirements, which arose due to the nature of her disability and in further strengthening her Office, her case was treated as a special requirement which necessitate his appointment over and above the provisions of the Ministerial Handbook

The Department has approached the Ministry for Public Service and Administration for concurrence and advice in this regard and to further recommend for the possible review of the Ministerial Handbook of the introduction of a special dispensation or guidelines to accommodate the special requirements of the Members of the Executive with Disabilities

QUESTION: 2552

2552. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether any contractors who were at fault and had lost their CIDB contractor grading designation of 6GB status were allowed to get back in at that level through a new company or through their spouses being designated as the new contractor; if so, (a) how many, (b) which contractors, (c) on what basis, (d) what is the rule in this regard and (e) what are the further relevant details? NW3183E

The Minister of Public Works:

a) There are no contractors who were sanctioned by the CIDB at 6GB who were allowed to be registered at the same level through a new company where the same individuals are listed as principals in the new company.

b) Not applicable

c) Not applicable

d) The rule is that the Construction Industry Regulations, 2004 as amended, makes provision for an Investigations Officer and Investigations Committee to carry out investigations and disciplinary hearings. The CIDB is only empowered to apply the sanctions issued by the Investigations Committee. A full record of sanctions has been published in the government Gazette and is also available on the CIDB website, www.cidb.org.za. The sanctions may vary according to the nature of the offence, and may include suspensions, fines, rejection of upgrades for a period of time, a warning to the owner/director/partner that they are barred from applying to be part of an existing or a new company for a period of time, complete removal from the register, a combination of the sanctions listed as well as any other sanctions issued by the Investigations Committee. The Investigations Committee issues sanctions in terms of the relevant legislation, which includes the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). The records of sanctions are stored on the CIDB system until the conditions have expired, to check for those that may take a chance and apply while they are barred from doing so. The sanctions may also explicitly provide for the handling of future applications that may be lodged by the individual contractors concerned. It is only those who have been explicitly barred from registering as part of new or existing companies that are monitored for a transgression based on this sanction.

e) We would welcome more specific information on any case so that we may follow up and provide the necessary information.

QUESTION 2551 Written reply 13 SEPTEMBER 2010

2551. Mr P B MNGUNI (COPE) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether any audit of tender awards for nationally and provincially approved work has been conducted during the period 1 January 2007 to 30 June 2010 to ascertain the share of tenders awarded to architects, quantity surveyors and contractors; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will such an audit be conducted; if so, what are (i) the findings of the audit and (ii) the further relevant details?

Reply:

No, (a) The department does not monitor tender awards according to profession.

Question 2493 Written Reply 03 September 2010

2493. Mr. S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether he will establish residential committees at the parliamentary villages; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3065E

Reply

Residents' committees for each parliamentary village are already in existence. They were elected on the following dates:

(a) Pelican Park 23 February 2010

(b) Laboria Park 22 April 2010

Question 2492 Written Reply 03 September 2010

2492. Mr. S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether any former members of Parliament currently reside at any of the parliamentary villages; if so, (a) how many former members reside in these villages and (b) what are the reasons for permitting these former members to continue residing in these villages;

(2) whether these former members pay a rental fee for these properties; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3064E

Reply:

(1) There are no former members currently residing in any of the Parliamentary Villages.

(2) Not Applicable.

QUESTION: 2464

2464. Mr M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

With reference to his reply to question 1852 on 23 August 2010, what are the details of the nine immovable assets in each case in terms of (a) purchase price, (b) location, (c) size, (d) relevant details, (e) reasons for purchase and (f) use? NW3034E

Reply

(a) Purchase Price	(b)Location	(c ) size in land per sqm	(d, e, f) Reason for Purchase
R 5,8 Million	Pretoria	1202	For the State Use
R 5,3 Million		1000
R 4 Million		1593
R 5 Million		1211
R 6 Million		1563

R 4,1 Million	Cape Town	493	For State Use
R 6 Million		805
R 5,5 Million		724

QUESTION 2412 Written reply 30 AUGUST 2010

2412. Mr M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether (a) his department or (b) any of its entities has signed any contractual agreements with a certain company (name furnished) or any of its affiliates (i) in the (aa) 2006-07, (bb) 2007-08, (cc) 2008-09 and (dd) 2009-10 financial years and (ii) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (aaa) what is the nature of each contract, (bbb) what is the monetary value of each contract, (ccc) what is the (aaaa) start and (bbbb) end date of each contract, (ddd) what are the details of the process that was followed for the signing of each contract, (eee) who else tendered for each contract that was awarded and (fff) what amount did each tenderer quote in each case? NW2981E

Name Furnished is : General Nyanda Security Advisory (GNS)

MINISTER'S REPLY:

No, the Department of Public Works has not awarded any contracts to General Nyanda Security Advisory (GNS).

QUESTION 2384 Written reply 30 AUGUST 2010

2384. Mr. S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether his department has upgraded any buildings in order to comply with disability needs (a) in the 2009-10 financial year and (b) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, why not; if so, (i) how many were upgraded, (ii) what amount was spent and (iii) how many are still incomplete? NW2953E

Reply:

(a) 2009/2010 financial year:

Yes, buildings were made to comply with disability needs.

(i) 148 State-owned buildings (108 in construction and 40 completed).

(ii) R14 614 351.00

(iii) 22 State-owned buildings were still in the planning stage.

(b) 2010/11 financial year, for the period from 1 April - 31 July 2010:

Yes, buildings were made to comply with disability needs

(i) 131 State-owned buildings (95 in construction and 36 completed).

(ii) R8 410 624.00.

(iii) 16 State-owned buildings are still in the planning stage.

QUESTION 2383 Written reply 30 AUGUST 2010

2383. Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether his department has a comprehensive database of professional service providers; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether there is a system or procedure in place for allocating certain projects to these professional service providers; if not, why not; if so, what are the (a) details of the transparency of this procedure and (b) further relevant details? NW2952E

REPLY

(1) Yes,

The database is a Built Environment Professional Roster system which contains details of all the accredited built environment professionals.

(2) Yes,

a. The professionals are selected on a rotational basis according to the requirements and criteria of the project. A search is automatically done on the roster system and all firms with an active status will be considered for the selection during the search.

b. The department is in the process of implementing a new system which will enable a better fair competition through open tender process.

QUESTION 2270 Written reply 20AUGUST 2010

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

Whether his department and/or any of its entities has purchased any 2010 Fifa World Cup Soccer tournament (a) clothing or (b) other specified paraphernalia; if not, what is the position in each case; if so, in each case, (i) what are (aa) the details and (bb) the total cost of the items purchased, (ii)(aa) how many items have been purchased and (bb) why, (iii)(aa) to whom has each of these items been allocated and (bb) why have these items been allocated to these persons and (iv)(aa) on what basis was the decision taken to purchase each of these items and (bb) on whose authority was the decision taken to make these purchases?

Reply:

Department of Public Works:

(a) Yes

(b) No

(i)(aa) Bafana Bafana soccer T'shirts

(bb) R166,747

(ii)(aa) 291

(bb) To support our National Team

(iii)(aa) To the officials and Senior Management of the

Department

(bb) The above officials and managers interact with

various clients and stakeholders of the

department and therefore it was relevant for them

to show the department's support to the National

Team.

(iv)(aa) The decision to purchase the soccer T'shirts was

based on the most reasonable contribution that

the department could make for this historic event.

(bb) The purchase was authorized by the accounting

officer.

Agrément South Africa

(i) aa – Soccer t-shirts were purchased

(i) bb – Total cost – R9 673.00

(ii) aa – 17 Items were purchased

(ii) bb – Items were purchased in support of the tournament

(iii) aa – Allocated to the staff members of Agrément South Africa

(iii) bb The persons are part of the Agrément agency and were allocated the t-shirts in support of the tournament.

(iv) aa The decision to purchase the t-shirts was based on the governments call for all South Africans to support the world cup.

(iv) bb The decision was taken by the authority of the management of Agrément South Africa.

Construction Industry Development Board

(a) Bafana Bafana soccer shirts.

(i) (aa) These shirts were printed with the names of the staff, audit committee and Board members. The cidb decided to use the uniting spirit of the tournament to assist with team building in the entity, while at the same time showing the organisation's patriotic support. The soccer shirts were therefore not strictly for the 2010 Soccer World Cup tournament. A cheaper version of the shirt was purchased to save on costs.

(bb) Total cost: R78 190 incl 14% VAT

(ii) (aa) number of units: 214

(iii) (aa) to all staff, Board and Audit Committee members

(iv) (aa) Team building for the cidb while giving patriotic support to Bafana Bafana and the country. Team building is an annual process and this time it was felt that this would be for a good cause to combine the two objectives.

(v) Management (initiated by CEO and therefore he takes responsibility, Board Chair was made aware)

(b) Other paraphernalia: Flags of participating countries, including the SA flag, Plasma TV rental.

Flags and balls

(i) (aa) These items were purchased to promote the uniting spirit of the tournament, showing the organisation's patriotic support.

(bb) Total cost: R400

(ii) (aa) 1 big and 2 small desk SA flags, small flags of other countries on a string, etc (a package of units).

(iii) (aa) Head Office

(iv) (aa) Patriotic support to Bafana Bafana and the country.

(v) Management

Plasma Screen

(i) (aa) These items were rented for a month on a special deal to complement an existing screen to ensure less disruption of work flow for various workstations where matches were played in the afternoons. Otherwise staff would have either taken leave/sick leave, which cidb could not afford.

(ii) (bb) Total cost: R4 400

(1) (aa) 2 units

(2) (aa) Head Office only

(3) (aa) purpose was to maintain productivity while ensuring staff could watch some of the matches without having to leave early.

(4) Management

Council for Built Environment

CBE did not purchase any clothing or any other paraphernalia for the World Cup Soccer Tournament

Independent Development Trust

(a) No clothing was bought.

(b) A total of 500 small desk South African flags and 600 South African national colour scarves were purchased and distributed to all IDT staff nationwide at a total cost of R 36 000. The IDt also purchased tow flags each of all countries that participated in the World Cup, Four Zakumis and four Makarapas at a total cost of R13000. One thousand beaded vuvuzelas were also purchased at a total cost of R 90 000.

The total costs for all items mentioned above is

R139 000.

The items were purchased for staff and cleaners who work in the IDT offices but belong to a cleaning company, and the beneficiaries of IDT projects to create awareness of the importance of our flag and contribute to the spirit of patriotism during the FIFA world cup.

Flags of all countries that participated in the World Cup, Zakumis and Makarapas were used to brand offices to create the necessary atmosphere of the euphoria of the World Cup as prevalent throughout the country

These items were purchased on the authority of the Head of Communications and Stakeholder Management and with the approval of the Executive Committee (EXCO) of the IDT.

QUESTION 2238 Written reply 20 AUGUST 2010

2238. Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether his department and any of its entities has (a) purchased or (b) leased any buildings for administration (i) in the (aa) 2008-09 and (bb) 2009-10 and (ii) for the 2010-11 financial years; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (aaa) what is the cost of the building, (bbb) what is the size of the building, (ccc) why was it bought or leased, (ddd) what will be its use, (eee) who will occupy it and (fff) approximately how many persons will occupy the total space of each building;

(2) whether his department and any of its entities intends purchasing or leasing any buildings for administration for the (a) 2011-12, (b) 2012-13 and (c) 2013-14 financial years; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (i) what is the cost of each building, (ii) what is the size of each building, (iii) why will it be bought or leased, (iv) for what will it be used, (v) who will occupy it and (vi) approximately how many persons will occupy the total space of each building?

Reply

1. Entities;

(a) Agrément SA

(1) Agrément South Africa has not purchased any buildings for administration of its affairs in the past three years. Agrément South Africa has continued to use the premises at Building 2A, CSIR main site, Meiring Naude Road, Pretoria. The total space occupied is 449m²and is occupied by the technical agency staff members of Agrément South Africa. The table in appendix 1 tabulates the area occupied by Agrément South Africa and can accommodate the total staff compliment of seventeen staff members as well as spaces to be used for the board room, kitchen, meeting rooms and laboratories.

(2) Agrément South Africa does not intend to purchase or lease any buildings for administration for the (a) 2011-12, (b) 2012-13 and (c) 2013-14 financial years. Agrément South Africa has not planned for the purchase or lease of additional accommodation for the next three years.

(b) Council for Built Environment

(1) Yes, the CBE has leased a building for the years 2008-2011

(aa) Cost of Building	(bb) Size of the buillding	(cc) Why was it leased	(dd) For what will it be used	(ee) Who will occupy it	(ff) How many persons to occupy
R 83 793 per month	781 sqm	office space	offices, ablution, boardroom, kitchen, parking	Council staff	33

(2) Yes, the CBE intends leasing the same building for the 2011/12, 2012/13, and 2013/14.

(i) Cost of Building	(ii) Size of the buillding	(ii) For what will it be used	(iv) Who will occupy it	(v) How many persons to occupy
R177 030 per month	1500 sqm	offices, ablution, boardroom, kitchen, parking records storage 9as per space planning norms	Council staff	33 plus 6 graduate interns

(c) Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)

(1) The cidb has not bought any property. Instead, a five year lease was concluded with the SABS (the landlord) after an extensive exercise to compare rates in Pretoria. The same premises were used in the last five years and this is a factor that was considered in the decision to sign a new lease. The lease is escalated at 8%.

YEAR	Cost of building	Size	Why was it leased	For what will it be used	Who will occupy	How Many persons to occupy
2008-09	R 2 152 850	2854 sqm	to accommodate assets and staff	staff accommodation	staff and assets	140-170
2009-10	R 3 063 679	2854sqm	to accommodate assets and staff	staff accommodation	staff and assets	140-170
2010-11	R 3 308 773	2854 sqm	to accommodate assets and staff	staff accommodation	staff and assets	140-170

(2) The CIDB will continue to use the existing contract until the end of the five year period under the same conditions as explained in (1) above. There are no intentions to purchase any property. Again the lease is escalated at 8% to the end of the lease contract.

(d) Independent Development Trust see attached

(1-2) see table attached

2. The Department of Public Works portfolio strategy is, where buildings are leased, this will continue on a short term basis (3 to 5 years). Currently the department is exploring permanent accommodation solutions, where facilities are leased mainly using CAPEX funding.

Question 2194 Written Reply 20 August 2010

2194. Mr I M Ollis (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) How many jobs or work opportunities have been provided by the Government via the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) during the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010;

(2) what (a) was the average (i) wage paid per month and (ii) number of days worked per employee/jobseeker during the same period and (b) is the total number of persons who have been employed by the EPWP since its establishment? NW2700E

Reply

See the table attached.

QUESTION 2157 Written reply 13 AUGUST 2010

2157. Mr M G Oriani-Ambrosini (IFP) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) What are the terms of the rules governing the use of the parliamentary recreational facility at Fernwood in Newlands, Cape Town;

(2) whether he has been informed that receptions are organised and held at Fernwood at a cost without a Member of Parliament in attendance; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) what are the (a) names of the Members of Parliament who booked and/or used Fernwood since 1 January 2000 and (b)(i) times and (ii) dates of these bookings or uses;

(4) whether he has been informed of (a) the derelict state of Fernwood and (b) that a significant portion of the estate's manor house is being occupied by staff and related families; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2605E

REPLY

(1) The rules governing the use of Fernwood Estate indicates that the facility is reserved for use by the President's Office, Deputy President's Office, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, Parliamentary Office Bearers, Office of the Secretary to Parliament and official functions of the Department of Public Works.

(2) No, but it would be appreciated if the Honourable Member would forward such information for our attention.

(3) (a),(b), (i), ii) In keeping with the rules of the National Assembly, in which a response is expected to be submitted within ten days, the requested information is being collated, and will be submitted timeously.

(4) (a) No.

(b) We are not aware of the occupancy of the Estate's Manor house by staff but will investigate and submit a further response in this regard.

QUESTION 2151 Written reply 13 AUGUST 2010

2151. Mr. P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(a) What was the (i) actual amount spent on the upgrade of the President's Nkandla home and (ii) breakdown of the expenditure, (b) was the amount budgeted for and (c) what is the estimated annual amount for maintenance of the house? NW2591E

REPLY

(a) (i) The Department of Public Works has not spent any money on the upgrade of the President's Nkandla home. The only expenditure incurred by Public Works will be as per the prescripts of the Ministerial Handbook that are required for a sitting Head of State, and any other requirements that would be determined by security, health and other related departments.

(b) and (c) As per response of (a), (b) and (c) fall away.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MINISTER (INTERNAL USE)

(Section a (ii) of the draft reply)

The break down of the R6, 400 000.00 is as follows:

Funds paid for professional fees R 5,700,000.00

Funds paid to contractor for:

· Relocation of families in line with security policies

· Site Establishment

· Construction of bypass roads

R 700,000.00

Total funds paid to date R 6,400,000.00

QUESTION 2150 Written reply 13 AUGUST 2010

2150. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

What were the relevant details of his meeting on 15 July 2010 regarding corruption within his department? NW2590E

REPLY:

There was no such meeting regarding corruption that took place on 15 July 2010.

QUESTION 2149 Written reply 30 August 2010

2149. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether any register is kept by his department of antiques owned and legally disposed of by Government; if not, (a) why not and (b) what steps will he take to ensure that such a register is kept; if so, what are the (i) locations and (ii) relevant details of all antiques in Government's possession? NW2589E

Reply:

Yes, a register is being kept by the department of all antiques and are checked and updated annually. Since 1994 the appointed Curator kept and updated the register of single pieces in different official residences in Cape Town. No disposals have taken place.

(i) The locations for the antiques are as follows:

In Cape Town: Groote Schuur House, Genadendal, Highstead, Rheezicht, Newlands House, De Meule, 33 Norwhich Drive & Tuynhuys. In Pretoria: Mahlamba Ndlovu, The Presidential Guest House & The Union Buildings. In Durban: Kings House.

(ii) Clocks, Silverware, Brass, Books, Ceramics, Archaeological items, Works of Art, Mirrors, Textiles(i.e. tapestries, rugs & flags) and modern works of art.

QUESTION 2107 Written reply 13 AUGUST 2010

2107. Mr I M Ollis (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether he has found that the offices currently occupied by the Department of Labour at Kwamhlushwa, Mpumalanga, is fit for human habitation; if not, (a) when (i) is it envisaged that more suitable offices will be provided and (ii) will these offices be renovated and maintained and (b) what are the further relevant details;

(2) whether these offices are equipped with functioning fire equipment; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will the required fire equipment be installed; if so, (i) when was the fire equipment last serviced and (ii) what are the further relevant details;

(3) whether any other offices of the Department of Labour are currently occupying unsafe and condemned buildings; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) how many and (b) in each case, (i) where are these offices situated and (ii) what plans are in place to remedy the situation? NW2544E

REPLY

1. a. (i) DPW and Labour are currently procuring alternative accommodation. Relocation is anticipated on 1^st November 2010.

(ii) Labour is scheduled to relocate on 1^st November 2010

b. No further relevant details, the alternative accommodation has been procured.

2. a. The current office is equipped with working fire equipment.

b. There will not be any new installation as the office is equipped with working fire equipment.

(i) The fire equipment was last serviced in October 2009

(ii) No further relevant details.

3. a. 1 office has been condemned

(i) The office is located in Potchefstroom

(ii) DPW and Labour are in the process of procuring alternative accommodation, however, confirmation of funds is awaited from Labour for DPW to finalise the process.

QUESTION 2106 Written reply 13 AUGUST 2010

2106. Mr I M Ollis (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) (a) How long have the Department of Labour occupied their temporary premises in Nelspruit and (b) why have they occupied these premises for this period;

(2) whether more suitable premises will be provided to the Department of Labour; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) whether any other offices of the Department of Labour are currently occupying temporary premises; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) steps have been taken to provide suitable premises for each of these offices and (b) are the further relevant details?

REPLY

1. a. Labour has been in occupation of 1^st floor of the Standard Bank Building for 13 months from (18 June 2009).

b. DPW is currently busy with renovations on the 2^nd floor of the very same building. The 2^nd floor of Standard Bank Building is the proposed alternative accommodation.

2. a. DPW is in the process of procuring a better alternative office space. Anticipated occupation is 1^st October 2010.

b. The second floor of Standard Bank Building will be occupied.

3. a. Temba office which is temporarily accommodated in mobile units in Temba Provincial Office.

b. DPW and Labour are busy sourcing alternative accommodation.

Question 2018 Written Reply 30 JULY 2010

2018. Mr. E J Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether any funds from the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) have been released for (a) road maintenance or (b) road/transport projects (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; if not, why not; if so,

(2) (a) what total amount has been so released, (b) how many projects received a portion of the funds from the EPWP, (c) what are the names of the projects which received the said funds and (d) what total amount of funding was allocated to the programmes;

(3) whether there are any plans to access the EPWP in future; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) for which projects and (b) what value;

(4) whether his department has implemented any mechanisms and/or procedures to monitor the standard of these projects; if not, why not; if so, what is the exact nature of these mechanisms and procedures in each case;

(5) whether all of the projects completed in the past three years were completed according to standard; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2415E

Reply

WRITTEN RESPONSE TO PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2018

(1) (2) In November 2006, National Treasury made available an additional allocation of R3 billion to the baseline of the Infrastructure Grant to Provinces (IGP) for provincial roads departments over the 2007 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), over the three year cycle starting in the 2007/08 financial year for up scaling the EPWP through the construction and maintenance of access roads. The additional allocation was known as the 'EPWP Up scaling Fund'. Provincial Roads departments were expected to supplement the 'EPWP Up scaling Fund' with allocations from the Equitable Share through their Provincial Treasuries for road construction or maintenance contributing towards the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The allocation was distributed according to the submitted infrastructure business plans and according to the Treasury formula for the IGP. The National Department of Public Works (DPW), in partnership with the National Department of Transport, has been mandated to be the custodians of the conditional allocation. The amount of R3 billion to the Provincial Roads Departments to implement the EPWP projects was based on the 70% of additions made to the baseline of the Infrastructure Grant to Provinces (IGP).

The division of the funds between construction and maintenance varied from province to province according to their priorities and context. However provincial roads and Transport departments were encouraged to divide the allocations in a manner that would favour projects that optimize the employment of more people, such as maintenance programmes.

Table A attached illustrates the 'EPWP up scaling allocation' each Province received over the 2007 Medium Term Expenditure Frame work

Provincial Roads Departments were encouraged to develop various programmes that are similar to Zibambele (depending on Provincial context), which are most amenable to the EPWP with capacity to draw large numbers of people to regular and predictable work opportunities. The KwaZulu Natal Provincial Department of Transport implements the Zibambele Household Contractor Development Programme in KwaZulu-Natal, where members of female headed households are employed on a 12 month renewable contract to perform maintenance activities on sections of the road network. The different road maintenance programmes similar to Zibambele implemented in the different Provinces are as follows:

· Sakha Isizwe Household Contractors Programme in the Eastern Cape. The programme is implemented by the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Roads and Public Works, which involves contracting of female-headed households in deep rural villages to perform routine road maintenance activities that, among others, entail gravel road patching, grass cutting and drainage clearing for the duration of 12 months with an option to renew the contract in every new financial year.

· Routine Road Maintenance Contractor Development Programme in Free State. The Free State Provincial Department of Roads, Transport and Police has appointed emerging SMME contractors to perform routine road maintenance activities on surfaced roads, as well as on the un-surfaced provincial road network. The contracts are renewable on annual basis.

· Routine Road Maintenance Contractor Development Programme in Gauteng Province. The Gauteng Provincial Department of Roads and Transport appointed SMME contractors on performance-based 2 year contracts to perform high level Routine Road Maintenance activities. A 3-month successive demerit (if there is unsatisfactory performance) will lead to automatic disqualification.

· Tsela Tsweu Routine Road Maintenance Programme in Limpopo Province. The Limpopo Provincial Department of Roads and Transport contracted emerging contractors to perform activities such as removal of debris, bush and grass cutting, clearing of drainage structures, maintenance of fencing, and replacement of road furniture.

· Siyatentela Maintenance Programme in Mpumulanga Province. The Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport provided regular and predictable work opportunities to women in villages to maintain a stretch of a road with security to renew contracts annually.

· Routine Road Maintenance Programme in Northern Cape. The Northern Cape Provincial Department of Roads and Public Works appointed emerging contractors to maintain the road reserve along the provincial roads network for the duration of the financial year.

· Routine Road Maintenance and Learnerships in Western Cape. The Western Cape Provincial Department of Transport and Public Works appointed SMME Learner Contractors to carry out Routine Road Maintenance activities on the road network. Road maintenance activities extend to flood damaged projects where significant job opportunities are created.

Engagement is being held with different Provinces to increase the scale of their road maintenance programmes

Table B attached illustrates the EPWP performance of Maintenance Programmes per Province.

Construction and Upgrading programmes

The basis of the EPWP Up-Scaling allocation was that the structure of the project plans must reflect an allocation balance between capex and maintenance projects implemented by the provincial roads department.

The provinces have reported the various types of projects that are certainly considered in line with the requirements of the allocation. The following table attached shows the construction or upgrading projects implemented by the provincial roads departments:

The access roads upgrading programme that showed numerous opportunities to create employment opportunities was done through the construction of ultra-thin continuous reinforced concrete pavement on an emulsion-treated base (ETB), all constructed with the use of labour-intensive methods of construction.

Provincial roads departments have been encouraged to consider designing and implementing construction projects that derive significant contribution to creation of work opportunities, such as ultra-thin continuous reinforced concrete pavement LIC technologies.

EPWP Performance on Provincial roads for the 07/08 financial year (EPWP Up-Scaling allocation of R588 million)

Table D attached: Performance per Province on Outputs 07/08

EPWP Performance on Provincial roads for the 08/09 financial year (EPWP Up-Scaling allocation of R805 million)

Table E attached: Performance per Province on Outputs 08/09

EPWP Performance on Provincial roads for the 09/10 financial year (EPWP Up-Scaling allocation of R1.6 Billion)

Table Fattached: Performance per Province on Outputs 09/10

It should be noted that the projects were funded from a budget comprising funds from both the EPWP upscaling allocation and provincial resources. Therefore, it is not possible to say precisely what portion of the EPWP funded each project.

THE INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS PER PROVINCE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS 2007/8, 2008/9, 2009/10 AND 2010/11 ARE LISTED IN ANNNEXTURE 1, 2, 3 AND 4 RESPECTIVELY.

3. The Honourable Member is requested to substantiate the question so that the Department can formulate a response.

4. The EPWP monitors the quality of roads that are constructed or maintained according to the required standards. The following processes or procedures are followed in the monitoring of EPWP roads projects:

(a) A format for business plans is given to provincial roads departments to develop their EPWP Business plans for a particular financial year.

(b) EPWP Business plans are reviewed by a joint committee consisting of technical officials from the EPWP provincial roads directorate and the National Department of Transport (NDOT). The business plans from provincial roads departments are checked to ensure that the proposed projects are amenable to the use of Labour-intensive methods in line with the EPWP guidelines. In addition, these business plans are reviewed to ensure that the budgets for the planned projects are aligned to EPWP Upscaling allocations for a particular financial year.

(c) Feed-back is then given to provincial roads departments in terms of approved projects. Revisions to EPWP Business plans are made in line with comments from the joint EPWP NDPW - NDOT review committee. Provincial roads departments then design roads projects according to the approved business plans.

(d) Contract documents based on designs are then submitted by provincial roads departments for review to ensure that designs and documents comply with the EPWP Guidelines for Labour-intensive methods of construction, as well as the Committee of Land Transport Officials (COLTO) standards for road and bridge works specifications.

(e) Site visits are conducted by EPWP provincial roads and Department of Transport officials to ensure that projects are being constructed or that maintenance is being done by using Labour-Intensive methods and specifications.

(f) Reports from provincial departments on EPWP outputs such as budgets, expenditure and work opportunities are continuously reviewed to ensure accuracy and consistency of data reported.

5. The majority of the projects were completed according to standard. Reasons for under performance include the following:

· Inadequate technical capacity in terms of people with requisite skills and experience

· Loss of institutional memory due to staff turnover. This left vacancies and even where positions were filled the new incumbents needed time to familiarize with the project implementation strategies and methodologies.

The majority of EPWP projects have been completed according to the required specifications and standards. This is because there are clear design standards and specifications for construction as well as a continuous process of monitoring of the quality of the projects.

According to our records, the project that did not meet the quality standards was the Benfarm road project that was implemented by Mopani District Municipality in Limpopo Province in the 2008/09 financial year by Vuk'uphile Learner Contractors.

The causes for the lack of adherence to the standards were:

· Inadequate experience of the public body officials, consultants, mentors and Learner Contractors in Labour-Intensive methods of construction.

· Poor supervision of construction by the consulting engineers appointed by the public body and the mentors.

In order to avoid such challenges, the following interventions were put in place:

· Public bodies must appoint only consultants and contractors trained in Labour-Intensive methods of construction for EPWP projects according to the EPWP Guidelines.

· Training of mentors for learner contractors in Labour-Intensive methods of construction.

· Training of public body officials at municipal level in Labour-Intensive methods of construction has been done in partnership with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LG-SETA).

ATTACHED ANNEXTURE : PROJECT LISTS PER PROVINCE

The individual projects are approved on an annual basis based on the submitted business plan for a particular financial year.

QUESTION 1940 Written reply 26 JULY 2010

1940. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(a) How much land is owned by the Government, (b) in each case, (i) where is the land located and (ii) what are the details of each piece of land and (c) how much of this land is categorised as (i) rural or (ii) agricultural land? NW2328E

REPLY

(a) Government land holdings are controlled by a number of custodians at National, Provincial and Local spheres of government. The Department of Public Works has 35 746 land parcels in extent of 8 165 798 hectares under its custodianship. There are land parcels yet to be surveyed and registered. There is a programme to complete the surveying and funds have been requested for the MTEF. The Inter-Ministerial Committee has been established to ensure a unified and comprehensive source of information for government immovable assets.

(b) (i) The said land parcels are located throughout the country.

(ii) The land parcels under the custodianship of the Department of Public Works are allocated to user departments and are used for purposes such as military bases, police stations, border posts, training facilities, shooting ranges, offices, residential and prisons.

(c) (i) & (ii) Feasibility studies are continuously being conducted for all land parcels to determine suitability for agricultural purposes and socio- economic objectives.

QUESTION 1924 Written reply 26 July 2010

1924. Mr M H Steele (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether his department has taken any steps to recover outstanding rentals owed by former (a) Ministers, (b) Deputy Ministers and (c) Deputy Speaker (details furnished) of state-owned properties; if not, why not; if so, (i) what action has been taken in each respective case and (ii) what success rate have been achieved in each case? NW2312E

Furnished Details: A collective amount of R 201 383.16

Reply

(1) The Department has sent numerous correspondence to (a) former Ministers, (b) former Deputy Ministers and (c) ex Deputy Speaker of Parliament regarding their rental settlement. After receiving no response, the Department has referred the cases of non payment to its Legal Services unit with a view of handing the cases to the office of the State Attorney.

(2) One former Minister and Deputy Minister have settled their accounts in full.

QUESTION 1916 Written reply 26 JULY 2010

1916. Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether his department intends dealing with the conditions of the barracks of the SA Police Services (SAPS) in Norwood in Johannesburg; if not, why not; if so, (a) when, (b) what amount has been budgeted for the maintenance of this site and (c) what are the relevant details of the required maintenance;

(2) whether any company has been awarded a tender for the maintenance of this site; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) whether the SAPS members staying at the barracks pay any rent for the property; if not, why not; if so, (a) how much and (b) to whom is the rental being paid;

(4) whether the barracks accommodate family members of the SAPS members staying there; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2303E

REPLY

1(a). Yes, The Department intends dealing with the conditions of the barracks of the South African Police Services (SAPS) in Norwood in Johannesburg. A 13 months planned maintenance project has been registered and prioritized for implementation. Project planning is underway and NDPW is currently compiling a detailed status quo report that will determine the scope of work for the maintenance.

(b). The total estimated cost of the project is R9.2 million, including professional fees.

(c). The required maintenance will include electrical, mechanical, wet services and structural work, details of which will be specified in the status quo report mentioned in 1(a) above.

2. The contractor has not been appointed as the project is envisaged to go out on tender as soon as planning, design and tender documentation is finalized which will be in the next financial year (2011/2012).

3. SAPS members residing at the barracks are regarded as rendering essential services and as a result they pay rental that is in line with a bargaining chamber resolution of 1997. Police Department is supposed to effect deductions from the salaries of members and that Department can be approached by Parliament to ascertain if such deductions are taking place monthly or not.

4. Public Works allocates houses to Police Department as a Client and police has its own housing policy on allocation of houses that has its own rules in terms of who should occupy the houses. Therefore, Parliament is requested to ascertain from that Department if Police employees stay with family members and the numbers thereof.

QUESTION 1905 Written reply 26 JULY 2010

1905. Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether the Government owns or owned a certain property in Jeffrey's Bay (details furnished); if so, (a) what was the (i) purchase price,R7000 (ii) purchase date and 5 May 1975(iii) reason for purchase, (b) what is current use of the property, (c) on what basis was the property purchased, (d) from whom was the property purchased, (e) on what basis was the purchase price determined and (f) for what reason was it accepted? NW2291E

Furnished Details: Verbena Circle 6, (erf 433). Jeffrey's Bay

REPLY: Yes

(a) i) Purchase price: R 7 000,00

ii) Purchase date: 5 May 1975

iii) Reason for purchase: To construct a house for use by The South African Police Services (SAPS)

(b) Current use: Residential Accommodation SAPS

(c) Basis of purchase: Out of hand private sale. Offer made to previous owner on account of client need. Willing buyer / Willing seller.

(d) Seller Johannes Cornelis Bouwer

(e) Basis of determining purchase price: Price advertised by previous owner's agent.

(f) Reason for accepting price: The property was situated in a new development that had set prices for similar erven.

Question 1889 Written Reply 26 July 2010

1889. Mr. M Swart (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) (a) What are the reasons for under-spending on his department's budget allocation in respect of the incentive scheme for the Extended Public Works Programme in the 2009-10 financial year and (b) what amounts was under-spent;

(2) whether any steps are being taken to rectify the matter for the 2010-11 financial year; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2273E

Reply

1 (a) The reasons for under spending on the EPWP incentive scheme are as

follows:

- Under or Non-reporting by Public bodies on work opportunities created on the different EPWP projects implemented. The EPWP incentive is a performance based incentive that is only paid when EPWP reports on work opportunities created above particular thresholds are received from public bodies.

- Some public bodies did not implement their projects as labour-intensively as expected, this resulted in failure to meet the thresholds required in terms of incentive payments.

- Delays in implementation of planned projects by public bodies. The delay in implementation of projects results less work opportunities created than planned which in turn results in less incentive amounts being paid to public bodies.

(b) For provincial departments, R34.838 Million out of the total Provincial allocation of R151.419 was not paid out by the Department of Public Works (DPW), representing 23% of the provincial allocation.

-For municipalities, R87.578 million out of the municipal allocation of R201.748 million was not paid by DPW representing 43% of the Municipal allocation. Overall on the incentive, R230.8 million out of R352.1 million was paid out by the DPW to provincial Departments and municipalities on the incentive, representing 66% of the total incentive allocation.

(2) Steps are being taken by DPW to improve the EPWP incentive

payments to public bodies. The steps being taken are as follows:

- 90 Data Capturers have been employed by the Department to help public bodies report on the work opportunities created on their projects so as to improve reporting. The improved reporting will result in increased incentive payments because it is performance based.

- Public body officials are being provided with training on reporting so that they can report better on the projects that they are implementing.

- Technical support is being provided to provincial departments and municipalities to help them implement their projects labour-intensively so as to create more work opportunities that will lead to better incentive payments.

In addition, public bodies are being provided with support to implement programmes that create work opportunities with longer duration that will result in better incentive payments.

QUESTION 1883 Written reply 26 JULY 2010

1883 Mr N M Kganyago (UDM) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether his department participates in the apprenticeship training of learners from FET colleges; if not, what factors prevent his department from participating in apprenticeship training; if so, (a) how many learners/apprentices are undergoing training and (b) how many workshops in each region are functional for apprenticeship training of learners from Further Education and Training (FET) colleges? NW2071E

REPLY

1, (a) (b) Yes the Department is participating on the apprenticeship training of learners,

· The total number of learners/apprentices undergoing training is 40

· The workshops functional for apprenticeship training of learners in regional offices are located in provinces as follows; Bloemfontein, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Polokwane and Port Elizabeth.

QUESTION 1852 Written reply 04 JUNE 2010

1852. Mr M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether his department purchased any houses for ministers and/or deputy ministers (a) in the 2009-10 financial year and (b) since 1 April 2010; if not, why not; if so, (a) for which ministers/deputy minister, (b) where is each house located, (c) what was the purchase price for each house, (d) what are the details of each house and (e) what are the reason for each purchase? NW2134E

Reply

In the 2009-10 financial year the Department acquired seven (7) new immovable assets. Two immovable assets were acquired in the current financial year. The combined costs of the assets is R 54 747 440.00. The assets are for state use.

QUESTION 1851 WRITTEN REPLY 04 JUNE 2010

1851. Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

(1) Whether his department purchased any new property in the 2009-10 financial year; if not, why not; if so, (a) how many, (b) where is each located, (c) what are the further relevant details of each, (d) what was the purchase price of each and (e) what was the reason for purchasing each;

(2) whether all newly established departments were allocated offices; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2133E

Reply:

Yes. (a) The department purchased a total of 15 properties

(b) The information cannot be furnished for security reasons

(d) R79 186 104, 74

No. There is no procurement instructions received from the client departments.

QUESTION 3067 Written Reply 29 October 2010

3067. Mr W P DOMAN (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:

Whether any debts of other departments have been written off by his department during the period 1 April 2009 to 30 September 2010; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) which departments had their debts written off and (b) what amount was written off in each case? NW3789E

Reply

Department of Public Works has not written off any debts of other departments during the period 1 April 2009 to 30 September 2010, and all debts of other departments are being pursued by the department for recovery. This process includes engaging the National Treasury where there are disputes with other departments.

2010-08-20

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