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2011-03-07

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QUESTION NO: 3844 (NW4635E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO: 41-2011 OF 25 NOVEMBER 2011

MR DC SMILES (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

(1) Whether she will reply to (a) all outstanding parliamentary questions and (b) the points contained in each question before parliamentary questions lapse in accordance with Rule 316 of the National Assembly; if not, in each case, (i) why not and (ii) which questions, by its allocated number, will not be replied to; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;

(2) whether it is the policy of her Ministry that she submit to the mechanism of parliamentary questions as a measure of constitutional accountability to the National Assembly; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

REPLY:

(1) Yes, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation endeavours to reply to all outstanding parliamentary questions asked in 2011 in accordance with Rule 316 of the National Assembly;

(2) Yes it is the policy of my Ministry to submit itself to the mechanism of parliamentary questions as a measure of constitutional accountability to the National Assembly.

QUESTION NO: 3833 (NW4624E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO: 41-2011 OF 25 NOVEMBER2011

MR PJC PRETORIUS (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

(1) Whether any other person have driven (a) her and (b) her Deputy Ministers' official blue light fitted vehicles; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, in respect of the (i) 2009-10 and (ii) 2010-11 financial years, (aa) what is each specified person's (aaa) name and (bbb) designation, (bb) which type of vehicle and (cc) why?

REPLY:

(a) No person has driven Minister's official vehicle other than the VIP Protection officers allocated to her.

(b) In the instance of Deputy Minister Fransman, no person has driven the Deputy Minister's official vehicles other than the VIP Protection officers allocated to him. In the instance of Deputy Minister Ebrahim, his spouse did drive the official vehicles occasionally. (aa) (aaa) Mrs S Ebrahim (bbb) spouse of Deputy Minister Ebrahim, (bb) BMW 7 series and (cc) the Ministerial Handbook does make provision for spouses to drive the official vehicles for private purposes.

QUESTION NO: 3666 (NW4448E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 40-2011 OF 18 NOVEMBER 2011

Mr N DU TOIT (DA) TO ASK TH EMINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

(1) Whether, reference to the reply to paragraph (a)(i) of question 2005 on 13 October 2011, her department (a) identifies, (b) manages, (c) executes and (d) pays for all international accommodation for all government departments; if not , why not; if so,

(2) (a) at how many international hotels/guesthouses were (i) the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and (ii) her Deputy Minister accommodated during the period 1 April 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) what was the (i)(aa) name, (bb) star rating and (cc) city location of each specified establishment, (ii)(aa) duration and (bb) purpose of the stay in each case and (iii)(aa) total cost of the accommodation and (bb) is the breakdown of the accommodation cost in each case?

REPLY:

(1) The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) facilitates the accommodation and related requests of South African Ministers for their travelling abroad, through our diplomatic missions. Thereafter all supporting vouchers and information related to such travel are forwarded to the relevant department.

QUESTION NO: 3630 (NW4409E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO: 40-2011 OF 18 NOVEMBER2011

Mr L S Ngonyama (Cope) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation:

Whether the Government's foreign policy are regularly evaluated to ensure that its national interests are maximised; if not, why not; if so, (a) when last was the foreign policy evaluated, (b) who is involved in this process, (c) how is the process guided, (d) which national interests were pursued in the process and (e) what are the further relevant details?

REPLY:

South Africa strives to promote its national interest in a complex and fast-changing world. The impact of these global complexities and changes are constantly reviewed and factored in to the work of my Department. Foreign policy is, and has always been, an outward extension of South Africa's national policies and interests. Government's key domestic priorities are therefore a determining factor in the pursuit of South Africa's international relations and cooperation. The primary responsibility of my department is to deliver on Outcome 11, namely to create a better South Africa and contribute to a better and safer Africa and world. My department and the conduct of foreign policy are therefore an integral part of the performance management and evaluation system of government and its review mechanisms, including strategic planning, mid-term review and regular reporting. The direction and substance of South Africa's foreign policy is therefore regularly interrogated and aligned to the priorities of Government. Furthermore, in my Budget Vote Speech in April 2010, I instructed my Department to evaluate the substance and direction of our foreign policy and strengthen its role as principal advisor and implementer of international relations. The culmination of this process has been the draft White Paper on South Africa's Foreign Policy which aims to serve as a guide in the conduct of our foreign policy.

(a) As explained above, it is regularly evaluated according to the prescribed strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation processes of Government. The White Paper process began in April 2010 and is currently before Cabinet in its amended form.

(b) Cabinet, my department and our Missions are involved in the regular processes of evaluation and monitoring. Cabinet has also approved the establishment of a South African Council on International Relations (SACOIR) which will serve as a consultative forum for South African non-state actors and government experts to interact with my Department on the development and implementation of South Africa's foreign policy.

(c) The strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation processes of Government are regulated by the Public Finance Management Act as well as the Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation.

(d) As explained above, the priorities of government provide the strategic focus for my Department to achieve a better South Africa, including the priorities of employment, rural development, education, health and crime and justice. The draft White Paper on South Africa's Foreign Policy reflects on the values that inspire and guide South Africa as being deeply rooted in the long years of struggle for liberation. It therefore articulates our national interest as people-centred, including promoting the well-being, development and upliftment of its people; protecting the planet for future generations; and ensuring the prosperity of the country, the region and continent. There is further reflection that our decisions are informed by a desire for a just, humane and equitable world order of greater security, peace, dialogue and economic justice.

(e) The strategy and direction of South Africa's foreign policy are encapsulated in Outcome 11, the Strategic Plan of my Department and the regular reporting thereof in my Department's Annual Report. The draft White Paper on South Africa's Foreign Policy is currently before Cabinet in its amended form and will be submitted to Parliament for consideration in due course.

QUESTION NO: 3458 (NW3764E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 38-2011 OF 11 NOVEMBER 2011

Mr MH HOOSEN (ID) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

What amount in orders has been placed, with each specified travel agency that has been contracted by her office, (a) in the 2010-11 financial year and (b) during the period 1 April 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?

REPLY:

Orders amounting to R1 077 989.58 and R502 107.00 were placed with BCD Connex Travel and Travel with Flair respectively for the financial year 2010/11.

Orders amounting to R1 417 134.00 were placed with Travel with Flair from April 2011 to October 2011.

QUESTION NO: 3436 (NW4122E) PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 36-2011 OF 4 NOVEMBER 2011

Mr J R B LORIMER (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

(1) (a) How many copies of each annual report that was produced by (i) her department and (ii) the entities reporting to her were commissioned for print in the 2010-11 financial year, (b) how many copies were actually printed and (c) what were the (i) total and (ii) individual costs involved of printing these reports;

(2) (a) who printed each specified report, (b) how was the specified printer decided upon and (c) on what date did the specified printer delivered the report to the specified entity;

(3) whether any of the specified reports that had been printed were found to be unsatisfactory; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (a) which reports, (b) for which entity, (c) by which printer, (d) what action was taken and (e) what were the costs involved?

REPLY:

1. (a) (i) In respect of the 2010/11 Annual Report of the department, 3000 copies were produced and (ii) there are no statutory and other entities reporting to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

(b) 3 000 copies were printed of the 2010/11 Annual Report.

2. (a) A printing company by the name of Bhubezi Printers was appointed.

(b) The specified printer was decided upon based on the Departmental Accounting Officers Framework and Supply Chain Management Policy and Prescripts. A request for a quotation was sent out to five (5) different companies from the departmental database and the cheapest quote was considered.

(c) Sixty (60) copies were printed for Parliamentary tabling and delivered on 29/09/11. The remaining copies were delivered on 25/10/11 to the Department.

3. No reports were found to be unsatisfactory.

QUESTION NO: 3417 (NW4102E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 36-2011 OF 4 NOVEMBER 2011

MR KS MUBU (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

1. In respect of her department's double booking of the trip to South Africa by the President of Austria and President Zuma's trip to France for the G20 Summit (both for 26 October 2011), (a) how did this administrative problem occur, (b) who was responsible for this error, (c) why was the commitment to the President of Austria not cancelled earlier and (d) what steps will be taken against those involved in the oversight;

2. Whether this meeting will be rescheduled; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

REPLY:

1. (a) No administrative problem occurred. The dates for the state visit from Austria were mutually agreed and scheduled well in advance.

(b) There was no error

(d) No oversight was committed.

2. The state visit has been rescheduled to a mutually convenient date through diplomatic channels.

QUESTION NO: 3414 (NW4099E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 36-2011 OF 4 NOVEMBER 2011

Mr S MOKGALAPA (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

(1) To what extent is her department involved in securing the safe release of a certain couple (names furnished) who have been held captive by Somali pirates since October 2010;

(2) Whether, with regard to the threats by the Somali pirates to kill the hostages (details furnished), the Government has taken any steps to save the lives of this couple; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) steps and (b) are the further relevant details?

REPLY:

(1) The Department was informed on 5 November 2010 of the kidnapping by Somali pirates of two South African nationals on 26 October 2010. Immediate action was taken to support the families emotionally and to provide them with technical guidance on the dynamics of hostage taking and negotiation. This support has continued uninterrupted and is enhanced as detail of circumstances in Somalia emerges.

(2) The Department has followed all diplomatic channels and other avenues to seek the release of the hostages. The Department will continue with its efforts whilst at the same time providing the families with support and guidance in their difficult negotiations with the pirates in Somalia.

QUESTION NO: 3325 (NW3983E)
PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 35-2011 OF 28 OCTOBER 2011

MRS MOKGALAPA (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND CO-OPERATION OF THE RESPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA:

Whether she has been informed of the presence of South African private security personnel in Libya; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) who authorised the presence of these private security personnel in Libya?

REPLY:

No, neither the Minister nor the Department of International Relations and Co-operation were informed of the presence of South African private security personnel. However, the Minister and the Department are aware of the recent media reports about the alleged activities of South African citizens apparently employed by private security companies. No further details are available.
As a result of recent media reports, the Department requested our Embassy in Tripoli to engage the Libyan authorities and seek permission for provision of consular services to the group. However, the Embassy is yet to receive permission to render consular services to the group.

QUESTION NO: 3117 (NW3641E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 31-2011 OF 14 OCTOBER 2011

Dr JC Kloppers-Lourens (DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

1) Whether, in choosing the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban as the venue for the COP17 climate change conference, any consideration had been given to the degree to which cleaning products used by the centre management to clean the venue are eco-friendly; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

2) whether her department has found that the cleaning products that are being used are eco-friendly; if not, what steps will be taken to rectify the situation; if so, how was this conclusion reached;

3) whether the cleaning products are biodegradable; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;

4) whether the cleaning products are accredited under any green or eco-friendly accreditation system; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

REPLY:

1) Yes

2) The cleaning products utilised by the iNkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) and the Durban Exhibition Centre (DEC) are eco-friendly.

3) All products are environmentally friendly and meet the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and ISO 14001 environmental requirements. These were audited as part of the ICC's ISO 140001 certification and found to be acceptable.

4) The ICC is ISO14001 certified. This internationally recognised standard includes all elements of environmental management of the business including the use of environmentally acceptable cleaning products.

QUESTION NO: 3192 (NW3788E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 33-2011 OF 21 OCTOBER 2011

Mrs C Dudley (ACDP) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation:

(1) With reference to her department's new policy White Paper, (a) in what new way is foreign policy being aligned with key domestic priorities and (b) what is her department's contribution to promoting economic development;

(2) whether her department intends to facilitate national dialogue, across different sectors, including government agencies and business actors, in defining a more precise definition of our 'national interests' and how it can best be achieved; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

REPLY

(1) (a) Our foreign policy is informed by our domestic realities. Economic diplomacy is one of the centrepieces of my Department's interaction with other countries. This is in order to support the creation of sustainable jobs and scaled up investments in employment-intensive sectors as identified in the New Growth Path. The draft White Paper on South Africa's Foreign Policy emphasises that creating a better South Africa and contributing to a better and safer Africa in a better world encapsulates and conceptualises our foreign policy.

(b) My Department supports the economic development of South Africa both through addressing the reform of the international economic environment as well as in the development of mutually beneficial and sustainable trade and investment relations. Economic diplomacy is a priority for my Department. Improvement in our economic growth is central to the realisation of many of our national objectives.

(2) My Department facilitates national dialogue among all stakeholders to reflect on foreign policy. In addition, the establishment of the South African Council on International Relations (SACOIR) will serve as a consultative forum for South African non-state actors and government experts to interact with my Department on the development and implementation of South Africa's foreign policy.

QUESTION NO: 3094 (NW3618E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 31-2011 OF 14 OCTOBER 2011

MR. S MOKGALAPA (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

Why did South Africa abstain from voting on the resolution tabled in the United Nations Security Council to bring about democratic reform in Syria on 4 October 2011?

REPLY:

1. South Africa in its intervention in the United Nations Security Council expressed its concern about the deteriorating political and humanitarian situation in Syria and condemned the loss of life brought about by the current situation.

2. South Africa also demanded an immediate end to all violence in Syria and urged the Syrian authorities to initiate an open, transparent and all-inclusive political process with a view to ensuring peace and stability in Syria.

3. South Africa has called for a holistic political solution to the situation in Syria that would respect democracy, political reform, justice and human rights, as well as the socio-economic development needs of the people of Syria, in order to ensure long-term peace and stability. This solution must also preserve the unity, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Syria.

4. Syria is integral to a wider resolution to the Middle East conflict. Its stability is linked to that of its neighbours. Therefore any action by the international community on Syria, including action by the Security Council should be cognizant of the regional implications.

5. Recently, Security Council Resolutions have been abused and their implementation has gone far beyond the mandate of what was intended.

6. In the resolution on Syria, South Africa was concerned about the sponsors' intention to impose punitive measures which would have prejudged the implementation of the resolution. South Africa believes that these were designed as a prelude to further actions.

7. South Africa was also concerned that this resolution should not be part of a hidden agenda to yet again institute regime change, which has been a clearly stated objective by some. The sponsors of this resolution rejected language that clearly excluded military intervention in the resolution of the Syrian crisis.

8. IBSA sent a delegation to Syria for dialogue with the Syrian authorities to end the violence, organize an all-inclusive dialogue of all Syrians and heed the aspirations of the Syrian people for democracy and enjoyment of fundamental freedoms.

9. The 5^th IBSA Summit resolved to send a second trilateral mission to Damascus for further dialogue with Syrian political role-players to move towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict and begin earnest negotiations for a democratic and just society.

QUESTION NO. : 3066 (NW3588E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 31-2011 OF 14 OCTOBER 2011

(Mr SJ Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation):

1. Whether (a) she, (b) the Deputy Ministers and (c) any senior officials of her department intend to visit New Zealand during the 2011 Rugby World Cup Tournament? if so

2. What is the (i) (aa) name, (bb) rank and (cc) position or designation of each specified person accompanying (aaa) her, (bbb) the Deputy Ministers and (ccc) each specified senior official and (ii) (aa) nature and (bb) official reason for the visit;

3. What (a) total amount will be spent or has been spent on the trip and (b) is the (i) description and (ii) detailed breakdown of the amounts that will be spent or have been spent on (aa) accommodation, (bb) travel and (cc) subsistence costs?

REPLY:

1. No, neither the Minister nor either of the Deputy Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation visited New Zealand nor intend visiting New Zealand during the 2011 Rugby World Cup tournament.

Only one senior official of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation accompanied Deputy President Motlanthe to New Zealand on 9-11 September 2011 for the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup and the bilateral meetings with the Governor-General, Prime Minister and business leaders. He is Mr S Ngombane, Deputy Director-General: Asia and Middle East.

Mr Ngombane was the guest of the New Zealand government therefore his accommodation expenses were paid for by the government of New Zealand.

2. (a) R70 183.74

(b) (aa) none

(bb) Travel: R 63.543.00

(cc) Subsistence costs: R 6.640.74

QUESTION NO: 3023 (NW3507E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO: 31-2011 OF 14/10/2011

MR EJ Marais (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

(1) Whether (a) her department and (b) any entity reporting to her was approached by a certain political organisation (name furnished) to contribute to its 66^th birthday celebrations; if so, in each case, (i) which entities and (ii) what was the (aa) nature and (bb) value of the contribution that was requested;

(2) whether (a) her department and (b) any of the specified entities reporting to her agreed to the request; if not, what is position in this regard; if so, in each case, (i) who approved the request, (ii) what was the justification for the agreement to the request and (iii) from which budget will the contribution be paid;

(3) whether (a) her department and (b) any of the specified entities reporting to her made financial contributions to the said political organisation without being approached for such financial contributions; if so, in each case, (i) what amount will be contributed, (ii) from which budget, (iii) who made the decision to provide the specified funds to the said political organisation and (iv) how is the (aaa) decision and (bbb) amount justified;

(4) whether (a) her department and (b) any of the entities reporting to her rely on any (i) statutory and (ii) policy provisions in (aa) agreeing and (bb) making such contribution; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details?

REPLY:

(1) No, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation was not approached by a certain political organisation (name furnished) for a contribution to its 66^th birthday celebrations. There is no entity outside the Department that reports to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

(2) No, as no certain political organisation (name furnished) did make such a request to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.

(3) No, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation did not make any financial contributions to the certain political organisation (name furnished).

(4) Yes, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has to adhere at all times to the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999 as amended by Act 29 of 1999.

QUESTION NO: 2945 (NW3417E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30-2011 OF 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

Mr L Ramatlakane (COPE) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation:

(1) Whether a certain person (name furnished) has been redeployed as ambassador after she had been relieved of her duties (details furnished is MEC for Health) because of allegations of fraud and corruption; if not, what criteria has been followed to test her suitability;

(2) whether she will be allowed to stand trial regarding the allegations; if not, why not;

(3) whether her department has investigated the allegations; if not, why not; if so, (a) what was the outcome and (b) where can a copy of the report be obtained;

(4) whether it is in line with the policy of her department to make such appointment; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

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

REPLY

1. The said person has been appointed as Ambassador designate. Allegations against the designate Ambassador have not been tested in court and therefore the said person is presumed innocent until proven otherwise.

2. The Department is not aware of any criminal proceedings being instituted against the said person by the National Prosecuting Authority.

3. No the employer-employee relationship between the Department and the said person only came into effect after the person's appointment as Ambassador designate.

4. The appointment of Ambassadors to represent South Africa abroad is the exclusive prerogative of the President. The Heads of Mission represent the Head of State abroad. Therefore, according to the Constitution, their appointment is the sole prerogative of the President. The Department provides the President with recommendations on appointment of Heads of Mission.

5. No

QUESTION NO. : 3066 (NW3588E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 31-2011 OF 14 OCTOBER 2011

(Mr SJ Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation):

1. Whether (a) she, (b) the Deputy Ministers and (c) any senior officials of her department intend to visit New Zealand during the 2011 Rugby World Cup Tournament? if so

REPLY:

Mr Ngombane was the guest of the New Zealand government therefore his accommodation expenses were paid for by the government of New Zealand.

2. (a) R70 183.74

(b) (aa) none

(bb) Travel: R 63.543.00

(cc) Subsistence costs: R 6.640.74

QUESTION NO: 2736 (NW3197E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 29-2011 OF 16 SEPTEMBER 2011

Mr DC Ross (DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation;

(1) (a) Who is the preferred service provider that is used by her department for the hiring of vehicles and (b) why is the specified service provider preferred;

(2) whether her department has a fixed contract with the specified service contractor; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) what is (a) the name of the service provider and (b) reason for using the specified service provider in each case where vehicles have been hired for use by her or her Deputy Ministers since march 2010?

REPLY:

(a) The Department does not have any preferred service provider that is used for the hiring of vehicles, three (3) quotations are obtained whenever the Minister or Deputy Ministers needs to hire vehicles, and the most appropriate/suitable quotation is utilised.

(b) Not applicable

2. Not applicable

3. (a) There is no preferred service provider, quotations are always

obtained for each request and the most appropriate / suitable quotation is utilised.

(b) The vehicles were hired for official purposes.

QUESTION 2650 (NW3102E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 28-2011 OF 9 SEPTEMBER 2011

Mr Ls Ngonyama (COPE) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation:

Whether the Government's assistance package to Burundi and the Congo is in line with its national interest and the African Renaissance; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the national interest in this regard and (b) what is the specific African Renaissance that the Government is pursuing?

Answer:

With regard to Burundi, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation would like to indicate that there is currently no African Renaissance Fund Project for Burundi and that therefore there is no assistance package for Burundi. The information provided here-under is therefore for information.

South Africa continues to contribute to the consolidation of the African Agenda focusing inter alia on institutions of good governance and effecting socio-economic development as well as Post Conflict Reconstruction and Development. This is in the mutual interests of the recipient Government as well as South Africa and the broader African continent.

To this end, President Zuma undertook a State Visit to Burundi from 10 to 12 August 2011. The following Memoranda of Understanding and/or Agreements where concluded: Defence; Higher Education and Training; Agriculture; Sports and Recreation; and Trade and Industry.

During the visit President Zuma indicated support for the establishment of a Burundi Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to bring closure to the Peace Process and reiterated South Africa's willingness to assist with technical expertise to reconcile the Burundian nation. Currently a seven- person technical committee, appointed by the Government of Burundi, is visiting South Africa to meet with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development as well as the Nelson Mandela Foundation and other experts in the field of TRC and reconciliation – for example, the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation. This study visit is aimed at assisting the committee to gain insight and experience in order to place them in a position to make appropriate recommendations to the Government of Burundi on the establishment of the TRC.

On the other hand, South Africa's involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo is in line with the overall South African objective of conflict resolution and promotion of peace on the continent. In this regard, South Africa has been and is involved in assisting the DRC to effectively manage its programmes within the Post Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) programme. The General Cooperation Agreement to promote political, economic and social cooperation between South Africa and the DRC was signed on 14 January 2004 and makes provision for the establishment of a Bi-National Commission (BNC) as an annual forum for exchange and dialogue with a strong focus on PCRD. The most recent South Africa / DRC Bi-National Commission meeting was held from 16 to 21 June 2011 in Lubumbashi.

One of the key areas of South Africa's involvement in the DRC is in the Security Sector Reform (SSR) programme of the DRC Government. In this regards, South Africa's support relates to the integration of the army; demobilisation and reinsertion into normal civilian life, the reintegration of demobilised soldiers and the training of the integrated brigades. South Africa also supported the dialogue in the eastern DRC which concluded with agreements between the DRC Government and her neighbours as well as with organised militia, thereby establishing opportunities to bring peace to that part of the country.

Peace and security is important to the African Agenda. Without peace and security there can be no sustainable development, and without sustainable development there can be no peace and security and the achievement of the Medium Development Goals in Africa will remain a dream deferred. We therefore need peace, not war.

QUESTION 2592 / NW3007E

DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 09 September 2011

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 28 of 2011

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

Whether her Department is taking any steps to avoid the recurrence of the over-expenditure of R737 million which occurred in the 2010/11 financial year; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW3007E

REPLY:

Yes. But, kindly, note that this was not, just, over-expenditure. This was an amount of debt the Department accrued over the years. Of course, the Department of Home Affairs implemented the following corrective measures to avoid the recurrence of overspending:

· Implementing strict internal control to improve financial management in the Department. These include:

- Formally appointing, all, officials responsible for Departmental resources, as Programme, Sub-programme, and Responsibility Managers with clearly defined responsibilities, in respect of:

(i) Compiling budget inputs for MTEF processes

(ii) Implementation of effective, efficient, economical, and transparent utilisation of financial, and other resources allocated to their units

(iii) Analysis of monthly reports on the state of expenditure, explanation of variances to ensure timeous, effective, and appropriate steps to prevent overspending of programmes, and prevention of unauthorised, irregular, and fruitless, as well as, wasteful expenditure.

· A detailed costing of Departmental operations was performed, in which, all, contractual obligations, and Departmental running costs were funded to ensure that the Department operates, effectively.

QUESTION NO: 2571 (NW2984E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 28-2011 OF 9 SEPTEMBER 2011

Ms C Dudley (ACDP) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation:

(1) Whether her Department has responded with regard to the attacks against Israel since the death of eight Israelis on the Eilat Highway on 18 August 2011 and the attack on teenagers at a back-to-school party on 28 August 2011; if so, what form did the response take; if not,

(2) whether she has found evidence that her Department's silence on attacks against Israel will have an impact on peace efforts in the Middle East; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so,

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

REPLY:

1. The Department regularly condemns – through media statements; in appropriate multilateral fora, such as the United Nations; as well as in bilateral consultations – all forms of violence, whether from government or non-government sources, as a means of advancing a particular political agenda. With respect to the matter in question, South Africa as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council at present, participated in Security Council discussions on the issue.

2. The position of the South African Government on the Arab-Israeli peace process is well-known internationally and frequently articulated in statements in fora such as the UN Security Council; the UN General Assembly; and the Non-aligned Movement. South Africa consistently calls for an all-inclusive negotiated solution leading to the establishment of a viable Palestinian state, existing side by side in peace with Israel within internationally recognised borders, based on those prevailing on 4 June 1967, before the start of the so-called Six-Day Arab-Israeli war. Our position is also regularly communicated in our bilateral engagements with the Israelis, Palestinians and other concerned parties.

3. In the circumstances, a statement on the issue is not considered necessary.

QUESTION NO: 2503 (NW2921E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27-2011 OF 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

Mr SB Farrow (DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation;

Whether (a) her department or (b) entities reporting to it have (i) awarded any tenders, (ii) concluded any (aa) contracts and (bb) financial transactions with certain companies (names and details furnished) in each specified financial year since 2005/06; if so, (aaa) which company or entity, (bbb) what are the relevant details, (ccc) what was the value of each (aaaa) tender, (bbbb) contract or (cccc) financial transaction and (ddd) what was the name of the companies who failed for each tender, contract or financial transaction that was awarded?

REPLY:

The Department did not award any tender, and has never concluded any contract nor entered into any financial transactions with any of the companies whose names were furnished, from the financial year 2005/06 to date.

QUESTION NO: 2434 (NW2832E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO: 27-2011 OF 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

DR DT GEORGE (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

What amount was (a) claimed by and (b) paid to (i) her and (ii) her deputy ministers for subsistence and travel in each month in the 2010/11 financial year?

REPLY:

Ex officio Minister and the Deputy Ministers have to travel, complying with bilateral and multilateral commitments, all over the world. Below is a schedule indicating the amounts claimed and paid to the Minister and Deputy Ministers related to international travel.

	(i) Minister Nkoana- Mashabane (a) and (b)	(ii) Deputy Minister Ebrahim (a) and (b)	(iii) Former Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe and Deputy Minister Fransman (a) and (b)
April 2010	R12 277	R9 309	*R8 016
May 2010	R25 403	R7 950	*R12 118
June 2010	R2 608	R15 281	R0
July 2010	R21 261	R11 385	R0
August 2010	R13 233	R2 140	R0
September 2010	R13 828	R7 935	R0
October 2010	R13 537	R8 929	R0
November 2010	R6 368	R2 813	**R1 162
December 2010	R10 894	R5 853	R0
January 2011	R5 160	R0	R0
February 2011	R17 790	R1 688	R0
March 2011	R5 841	R14 396	**R937
TOTAL	R148 200	R87 679	R22 233

*Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe: 1 April 2010 to 31 October 2010

**Deputy Minister Fransman: 1 November 2010 to current

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QUESTION NO: 2390 (NW2779E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27-2011 OF 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

Ms CC September (ANC) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation:

Whether (a) her department and (b) the entities reporting to her have implemented any energy-saving (i) practices or (ii) devices for buildings, offices and boardrooms in the 2010/11 financial year; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?

Reply:

The Department regards energy-saving as a high priority and has implemented the following measures at its recently reconstructed Head Office premises:

a) Motion detectors on ceiling lights in all offices and passages;

b) Escalators slow down when not in use;

c) Variable Speed Drives have been installed on all heating ventilation and air conditioning units, which lowers energy consumption;

d) A grey water system collects rain water, which is used in the toilet cisterns;

e) Low flush volume toilets have been installed;

f) Power factor correction is installed in the power substation which assists in reducing energy consumption;

g) The HVAC system is energy efficient and contains minimal heating facilities. Only offices on the outer sides of the building have heaters installed in the HVAC system, with warm air being carried to the inner parts of the building via a convection system;

h) Minimal low wattage incandescent lights are used with the majority of the lights in the building being compact fluorescent lights;

i) External and internal lights are switched off after-hours insofar as it does not affect building security;

j) The canteen kitchen makes use of gas and induction units;

k) Energy efficiency workshops are held with staff members regularly.

At diplomatic missions abroad, the Department focuses on the utilisation of energy efficient lighting, switching lights and geysers off after hours and ensuring that HVAC systems only operate during office hours. In new construction projects abroad as well as in the renovation of state owned properties, additional measures such as those present in the Head Office building, are considered and implemented.

The Department is committed to the continued monitoring of its energy efficiency levels in order to optimise and minimise its consumption.

QUESTION NO: 2330 (NW2706E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO: 26-2011 OF 26 AUGUST2011

MR MM SWATHE (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

(1) Whether (a) her department and (b) any entity reporting to her was approached by a certain political organisation (name furnished) to contribute to its centenary celebrations; if so, in each case, (i) which entities and (ii) what was the (aa) nature and (bb) value of the contribution that was requested;

(2) whether (a) her department and (b) any of the specified entities reporting to her agreed to the request; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (i) who approved the request, (ii) what was the justification for the agreement to the request and (iii) from which budget will the contribution be paid;

(3) whether (a) her department and (b) any of the specified entities reporting to her made financial contributions to the said organisation; if so, in each case, (i) what amount will be contributed (ii) from which budget was it agreed to pay the contribution, (iii) who made the decision to provide the specified funds to the said political organisation and (iv) how is this (aaa) decision and (bbb) amount justified;

(4) whether (a) her department and (b) any of the entities reporting to her rely on any (statutory) and (ii) policy provisions in (aa) agreeing and (bb) making such contribution; if not in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details?

REPLY:

(1) No, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation was not approached by a certain political organisation (name furnished) for a contribution to its centenary celebrations. There is no entity outside the Department that reports to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation;.

(2) No, as no certain political organisation (name furnished) did make such a request to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation;

(3) No, as there was no request for any financial contributions made by a certain political organisation (name furnished) to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation;

(4) Yes the Department of International Relations has to adhere at all times to the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999 as amended by Act 29 of 1999.

QUESTION NO: 2227 (NW2602E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25-2011 of 19 AUGUST 2011

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Mr J Selfe (DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation:

(1) Whether (a) she, (b) her deputy ministers, (c) any specified officials and (d) any other persons have been issued with a government or official credit card during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, what are the relevant details for her, her deputy ministers and each holder of a credit card in respect of the (i) name, (ii) job title, (iii) credit limit, (iv) outstanding amount as at the latest specified date for which information is available, (V) monthly expenses incurred for each month since receiving the credit card, (vi) reasons for such persons being issued with a credit card and (vii) uses that such a credit card is intended for;

(2) Whether any such credit cards are over their credit limit; if so, (a) whose credit cards are over the limit and (b) what is the reason for the credit cards exceeding the limit;

(3) Whether any action has been taken against such persons for exceeding their credit card limits; if not, why not if so, what are the relevant details?

REPLY

1. The following are the details of the Department credit card holders

A. MINISTER

(i) Name: ME Nkoana-Mashabane

(ii) Job title: Minister of International Relations & Cooperation

(iii) Credit limit: R10 000

(iv) Outstanding amount: Zero

(v) Monthly expenditure: Within the limit (Refer to attached annexure)

(vi) Reasons: Due to the Minister's responsibilities and duties as Minister

of International Relations & Cooperation, she may from time-to-time be required to host foreign dignitaries for lunches and/or dinners in restaurants.

(vii) Uses intended for: Official Entertainment

B. DEPUTY MINISTER 1

(i) Name: EI Ebrahim

(ii) Job title: Deputy Minister of International Relations & Cooperation

(iii) Credit limit: R10 000

(iv) Outstanding amount: Zero

(v) Monthly expenditure: Within the limit (Refer to attached annexure)

(vi) Reasons: Due to the Deputy Minister's responsibilities and duties as

Deputy Minister of International Relations & Cooperation, he may from time to time be required to host foreign dignitaries for lunches and/ or dinners in restaurants.

(vii) Uses intended for: Official Entertainment

B. DEPUTY MINISTER 2

(i) Name: ML Fransman

(ii) Job title: Deputy Minister of International Relations & Cooperation

(iii) Credit limit: R10 000

(iv) Outstanding amount: Zero

(v) Monthly expenditure: Within the limit (Refer to attached annexure)

(viii) Reasons: Due to the Deputy Minister's responsibilities and duties as

Deputy Minister of International Relations & Cooperation, he may from time to time be required to host foreign dignitaries for lunches and/ or dinners in restaurants.

(vi) Uses intended for: Official Entertainment

C. DIRECTOR GENERAL

(i) Name: MJ Matjila

(ii) Job title: Director-General of International Relations & Cooperation

(iii) Credit limit: R10 000

(iv) Outstanding amount: Zero

(v) Monthly expenditure: Within the limit (Refer to attached annexure)

(ix) Reasons: Due to the Director General's responsibilities and duties as

Director General's of International Relations & Cooperation, he may from time to time be required to host foreign dignitaries for lunches and/ or dinners in restaurants.

(vi) Uses intended for: Official Entertainment

D. FORMER DEPUTY MINISTER 2

(i) Name: SC Van Der Merwe

(ii) Job title: Former Deputy Minister of International Relations &

Cooperation

(iii) Credit limit: R10 000

(iv) Outstanding amount: Zero

(v) Monthly expenditure: Within the limit (Refer to attached annexure)

(x) Reasons: Due to the Deputy Minister's responsibilities and duties as

Deputy Minister of International Relations & Cooperation, she may from time to time be required to host foreign dignitaries for lunches and/ or dinners in restaurants.

(vi) Uses intended for: Official Entertainment

E. FORMER DIRECTOR GENERAL

(i) Name: A Ntsaluba

(ii) Job title: Former Director- General Minister of International

Relations & Cooperation

(iii) Credit limit: R10 000

(iv) Outstanding amount: Zero

(v) Monthly expenditure: Within the limit (Refer to attached annexure)

(xi) Reasons: Due to the Director General's responsibilities and duties as

Director General's of International Relations & Cooperation, he may from time to time be required to host foreign dignitaries for lunches and/ or dinners in restaurants.

(vi) Uses intended for: Official Entertainment

2. Monthly Expenditure Report on credit card for the period 01 April 2010 to 30 August 2011 is hereby attached as Annexure 1.

3. Not applicable, refer to Annexure 2

QUESTION NO: 2054 (NW2303E_

PUBVLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21-2011 OF 5 AUGUST 2011

MR LS NGONYAMA (COPE-NA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION OF THE RESPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA:

1. What is her department's position with regard to President Muammar Gaddafi after he rejected the African Union solutions presented to him by President Jacob Zuma;

2. What steps is her department taking to avoid a long drawn out conflict between President Muammar Gaddafi and the NATO forces?

REPLY:

1. Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has accepted the African Union Roadmap presented to him by the African Union ad hoc High Level Committee on Libya.

2. The Department, Deputy Ministers, Minister and President have consistently spoken out against NATO's violation of the mandate of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 in seeking regime change and the resultant loss of civilian lives as it continues its bombing campaign of Tripoli. The NATO issue has been raised by the President with the British Prime Minister, David Cameron as well as during a meeting with Russian President Demitry Medvedev which was also attended by the NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. South Africa will continue to raise this issue in an attempt to prevent further loss of civilian lives and in seeking the adoption and implementation of the African Union Roadmap in by all parties involved in the Libyan conflict.

QUESTION NO: 2053 (NW2302E)

Mr LS Ngonyama (COPE) to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation:

Whether any progress has been made at the recent Africa-India Summit in Ethiopia during the period 24 to 26 May 2011 in terms of future development in South Africa; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply

The Africa-India partnership focuses specifically on capacity building and Human Resource Development, in this regard, pre-Summit several institutions were already set up in Africa, namely:

· African Institute of Foreign Trade (Uganda);

· Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (Burundi);

· The African Diamond Institute (Botswana);

· Institute of Information Technology (Ghana);

· Pan African Stock Exchange (Egypt);

· 10 Vocational Training Centres (Burkina Faso; The Gambia; Rwanda; Ethiopia; Mozambique; Zimbabwe; Burundi; Gabon; Libya and Egypt);

· 5 Low Cost Housing Pilot-Projects (1 per region in Africa).

These institutions are beneficial to South Africa in that the terms under which they have been developed allow for any country on the Continent to receive capacity building from them, i.e. South Africans can receive diamond-training at the African Diamond Institute in Botswana.

In addition, during the Summit, the Ministerial Meeting concluded with the signing of 14 Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) on additional capacity building institutions that shall be set up on the African continent. The envisioned institutions are as follows:

· An India-Africa-Virtual University would be set up with 10 000 proposed new scholarships;

· Africa-India Food Processing Cluster;

· Africa-India Integrated Textiles Cluster;

· Africa-India Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting; and

· Africa-India Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development.

South Africa is considering hosting one of these institutions. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Agriculture have taken this under consideration, specifically the possibility of hosting the Africa-India Food Processing Cluster.

The Africa-India partnership also offers scholarships and training programmes in several fields, these are open to all African countries, including South Africa. Training and capacity-building are offered in the following areas:

· Customized training (2-4 weeks) in

(i) Water conservation and utilization

(ii) Production of seed, sapling & planting material

(iii) Livestock production

(iv) Fisheries production

(v) Farm mechanization

(vi) Post harvest processing and value addition

· Joint international training of trainers in the field of sports management and development, including sports medical care;

· Food processing: Training and capacity building to 350 persons (10 to each Sub-Saharan African country);

· Housing and Power Poverty Alleviation: Training of engineers skilled and semi-skilled workers, small entrepreneurs, project managers both in India and host country;

· Training of media persons.

Furthermore, the Indian government has pledged US $5 billion over the next three years under lines of credit to help achieve African development goals and will work with the African Regional Economic Communities (REC's) to establish, at the regional level, Soil, Water and Tissue Testing Laboratories; Regional Farm Science Centres; Seed Production Centres; and Material Testing Laboratories for Highways.

The South African and African perspective of this partnership is that is yielding high benefits and is providing deliverables at a significantly faster rate than any other African Multilateral Partnership.

QUESTION NO: 2052 (NW2301E)

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21-2011 OF 5 AUGUST 2011

MR LS NGONYAMA (COPE-NA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION OF THE RESPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA:

Whether her department has been in full cooperation with the Libyan government on the search mission for a certain person (name furnished); if not, why not; if so,

(a) Why did the department state that he was alive when he was in fact already dead and

(b) what is the state of relations between the Libyan government and the South African government after the incident regarding the said person?

REPLY:

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation through its Chief Directorate: Consular Services is cooperating fully with the Libyan Government in the search of the mortal remains of the late Mr Anton Hammerl.

a) South Africa was assured by the Libyan government in Tripoli following Anton Hammerl's disappearance that they had him in custody. Unfortunately South Africa only discovered that Mr Hammerl had been shot and left to die after the release of the two USA and one Spanish journalist on 18 May and a subsequent debriefing of the three in Tunisia on 19 May.

b) South Africa continues to engage the Libyan government in an effort to locate the remains of Mr Hammerl and have provided the Libyan government with Mr Hammerl's DNA profile. The incident has not impacted on the relationship with the Libyan government.

QUESTION NO: 2017 (NW2263E)
PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21-2011 OF 5 AUGUST 2011
MR J SELFE (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION:

(a). At how many (i) international and (ii) domestic hotels/guest houses were (aa) she and (bb) the Deputy Ministers accommodated during the period 1 April 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and;

(b). what (i) was the (aa) name, (bb) star rating and (cc) city location of each specified establishment, (ii) was the (aa) duration and (bb) purpose of the stay in each case and (iii) (aa) was the total cost of the accommodation and (bb) is the breakdown of the accommodation cost in each case?

REPLY:

Ex officio Minister and the Deputy Ministers have to travel domestically and internationally complying with bilateral and multilateral commitments in fulfilling South Africa's international obligations. The financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11 are covered in this reply.

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane – international

a)(i)(aa) Minister international 61

b)((i)(aa) The Minister stayed at hotels including the InterContinental Group, the Marriot Group, Sun International, Hyatt Group, Hilton Group and Westin

b)(ii)(bb) Star ratings for these establishments range from 4 to 5 star

b)(i)(cc) The location of these hotels include Washington and New York, Tripoli, Rome, Cairo and Sharm-el-Sheik, Mbabane, Luanda, Harare and Livingstone, Kinshasa, Khartoum and Juba, Caracas, Lusaka, Maputo, Colombo, New Delhi, Port-of-Spain, Addis Ababa, Accra, Beijing and Shangai, Geneva, Windhoek, Mexico City and Cancun, Arusha and Dar-es-Salaam, Brussels, Abuja, Paris and Nice, Kampala, Moscow, Maseru, Gaberone, Nairobi, Conakry, Brasilia , Abidjan and London. Some of these countries were visited more than once during the reporting period.

(ii)(aa) The duration of these stays varied from one to five days with the exception of New York (United Nations General Assembly), which was nine days and Addis Ababa (African Union Summit) eight days.

(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to fulfil ministerial duties as per mandate of the Department which included accompanying the President on state visits and international summits.

(iii)(aa) Total cost of all accommodation for the period amounted to R2 888 388

(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay was R47 351

Former Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma – domestic

a)(ii)(aa) Former Minister domestic 5

b)((i)(aa) The former Minister stayed at hotels including Twelve Apostels, Hilton, Karmichael Farm

b)(ii)(bb) Star ratings for these establishments range from 3 to 5 star

b)(i)(cc) The location of these hotels include Cape Town, Durban, Drakensberg (Himeville)

(ii)(aa) The duration of these stays varied from one to five days.

(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to fulfil ministerial duties as per mandate of the Department which includes attending and hosting visiting Foreign Ministers visiting South Africa.

(iii)(aa) Total cost of all accommodation for the period amounted to R30 826

(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay was R6 165

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane – domestic

a)(ii)(aa) Minister domestic 40

b)((i)(aa) The Minister stayed at hotels including the Southern Sun Group, Belle Done Guest House, Cape Grace, Protea Hotel, Riverside Hotel, Sefapane Lodge, Arabella Western Cape, Beverly Hills, Cock House Guest House, Emnotweni Sun Hotel, Ermelo Inn, Garden Court, Hilton, Kichaka Game Lodge, Kloppenheim Country Estate, Radison Blu, The Guest House at Tuscany, The Westin Grand

b)(ii)(bb) Star ratings for these establishments range from 3 to 5 star

b)(i)(cc) The location of these hotels include Cape Town, Witbank, Polokwane, Vanderbijl Park, Phalaborwa, Durban, Johannesburg, Grahamstown, Nelspruit, Ermelo, Kimberley, Machadodorp, Bloemfontein, Pretoria.

(ii)(aa) The duration of these stays varied from one to five days.

(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to fulfil ministerial duties as per mandate of the Department which includes attending and hosting visiting Foreign Ministers visiting South Africa.

(iii)(aa) Total cost of all accommodation for the period amounted to R354 026

(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay was R8 850

Former Deputy Minister S van der Merwe – international

a)(i)(aa) Former Deputy Minister – international 7

b)(i)(aa) The former Deputy Minister stayed at hotels including the Lidhotel, Conrad Hotel, Inter Continetal Group, Shangri-La Hotel, St Regis Hotel and Le Meridien Hotel

b)(i)(bb) Star ratings for these hotels range from 4 to 5 star

b)(i)(cc) The location of these hotels include Caracas, Brussels, Latvia, Madrid, Sydney, New York and Dakar

(ii)(aa) The duration of the stays varied from one to five days

(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to fulfil the Deputy Ministers official duties

(iii)(aa) Total cost of all accommodation for the period indicated was R128 874

(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay was R18 382

Former Deputy Minister S van der Merwe – domestic

a)(ii)(aa) Former Deputy Minister domestic 3

b)((i)(aa) The former Deputy Minister stayed at hotels including New Holme Karoo Guest farm, Quarry Lake Inn, The Kimberley Club

b)(ii)(bb) Star ratings for these establishments range from 3 to 4 star

b)(i)(cc) The location of these hotels include Gariep in the Karoo, East London, Kimberley

(ii)(aa) The duration of these stays varied from one to four days.

(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to fulfil deputy ministerial duties.

(iii)(aa) Total cost of all accommodation for the period amounted to R3 404

(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay was R1 134

Deputy Minister M Fransman – international

a)(i)(aa) Deputy Minister – international 2

b)(i)(aa) The Deputy Minister stayed at hotels including the InterContinental Group

b)(i)(bb) Star ratings for these hotels range from 4 to 5 star

b)(i)(cc) The location of these hotels were Geneva and Addis Ababa

(ii)(aa) The duration of the stays ranged from one to five days

(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to fulfil the Deputy Ministers official duties

(iii)(aa) Total cost of accommodation for the period indicated was R25 595

(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay was R12 797.50

Deputy Minister M Fransman - domestic

a)(ii)(aa) Deputy Minister domestic 8

b)((i)(aa) The Deputy Minister stayed at hotels including Interncontinental, Sheraton, Sandton Sun

b)(ii)(bb) Star ratings for these establishments: 5 star

b)(i)(cc) The location of these hotels include Johannesburg and Pretoria

(ii)(aa) The duration of these stays varied from one to four days.

(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to fulfil deputy ministerial duties

(iii)(aa) Total cost of all accommodation for the period amounted to R39 107

(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay was R4 888

Deputy Minister E Ebrahim - international

a)(i)(aa) Deputy Minister – international 29

b)(i)(aa) The Deputy Minister stayed at hotels including the Marriott Group, Sheraton Group, InterContinetal Group, Hilton Group, Peninsula Hotel, Losby Gods Hotel, Millennium Plaza Hotel, Dorchester Hotel, Hotel Avenida, Four Seasons Hotel, Nairobi Serena Hotel, Shangrila Hotel, Safari Hotel, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Hotel Tivoli, Esteghial Hotel, Lido Hotel, St Regis Grand Hotel, Movenpick Towers Hotel

b)(i)(aa) Star ratings for these hotels range from 4 to 5 star

b)(i)(cc) The location of these hotels include, Chicago, Tunis, Cairo, Ankara, Oslo, New York, Madrid, London, Maputo, Sirte, Addis Ababa, Damascus, Nairobi, Abu Dhabi, Windhoek, Havana, Lisbon, Teheran, Caracas, Rome, Abuja and Doha.

(ii)(aa) The duration of the stays ranged from one to five days

(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to fulfil the Deputy Ministers official duties.

(iii)(aa) Total cost of accommodation for the period indicated was R589 770.43

(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay was R20 336.89

Deputy Minister E Ebrahim – domestic

a)(ii)(aa) Deputy Minister domestic 23

b)((i)(aa) The Deputy Minister stayed at hotels including Southern Sun, The Commodore Legacy, The Westin Grand, Cape Grace, Coastlands on the Ridge.

b)(ii)(bb) Star ratings for these establishments: 5 star

b)(i)(cc) The location of these hotels include Durban, Cape Town.

(ii)(aa) The duration of these stays varied from one to four days.

(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to fulfil deputy ministerial duties

(iii)(aa) Total cost of all accommodation for the period amounted to R89 999

(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay was R3 913

2011-03-07

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