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2011-03-10
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QUESTION NO. 3865INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 41
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 25 November 2011
Mr M Mnqasela (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether he 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 his Ministry that he 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?
NW4656E
MR M MNQASELA (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3865. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(1)(a) In accordance with the rules of parliament, the Minister of Tourism has no outstanding parliamentary questions.
(b) Falls away
(2) Falls away
QUESTION NO. 3807INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 41
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 25 November 2011
Mrs N W A Michael (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether any other persons have driven (a) his and (b) his Deputy Minister's 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 vehicle and (cc) why?
NW4598E
MRS N W A MICHAEL (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3807. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
According to the ministerial handbook, state-owned official vehicles, and South African Police Services VIP drivers/protectors, may be allocated to members and are made available for official purposes and in the interest of security. Members may utilise official vehicle/s allocated to them at the expense of the State for any reasonable purpose.
Assigned SAPS VIP drivers/protectors drive the official vehicles of the Minister and Deputy Minister.
QUESTION NO. 3744
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 41
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 25 November 2011
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) What is the average cost of a job created through his department's Social Responsibility Programme (SRI) in terms of the Expanded Public Works Programme;
(2) what percentage of the funds that have already been spent on the programme has resulted in jobs being created at a cost of R60 000 or more per annum per job;
(3) what is his department's benchmark annual cost of each job created in 2011;
(4) what was the annual cost of each job that was created in the Holo Holo Hlahatsi-Senqu municipality project in the 2010-11 financial year?
NW4533E
MR G R KRUMBOCK (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
1. The average cost per Full Time Equivalent Job (FTE) from the programme baseline budget is R60,000 and from the EPWP Wage Incentive Budget is R34,000.
2. Sixty eight (68%) percent of the programme budget is spent on infrastructure projects with an average cost per FTE of R60,000.
3. The cost per FTE on the infrastructure type of projects is on average R60 000 and for capacity building and training learnership projects it varies between R34,000 and R40,0000.
4. According to the department it was not involved in the Holo Holo Hlahatsi project in the 2010/11 financial year.
Definitions "EPWP Incentive" is a specifically and exclusively appropriated budgetary allocation to eligible public bodies to expand job creation for the EPWP target group by implementing EPWP programmes/projects to achieve a targeted number of full time equivalent jobs; "FTE" or a full time equivalent job refers to one person-year of employment. One person year is equivalent to 230 person days of work. Person-years of employment = total number of person days of employment created for targeted labour during the year divided by 230. For task-rated workers, tasks completed should be used as a proxy for 8 hours of work per day; "Labour intensity" refers to the size of the labour component of a project and is calculated as the percentage of wages against the project cost; QUESTION NO. 3714INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 41
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 25 November 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether his department is mobilising its resources in Africa to benefit from Africa's tourism potential; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW4496E
MRS M A A NJOBE (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3714. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
As a continent, Africa contributes about 70% of total foreign tourists to South African (SA). South African Tourism (SAT) has identified Kenya, Nigeria, Angola and Botswana as part of its core market strategy. This has meant that 60% of resources are allocated to these markets of the total allocation for the continent. Mozambique and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are identified as investment markets and resources have been allocated accordingly.
New research has been conducted in the air markets to understand the market potential and how to best activate travel from these markets. The research driven strategy will guide operational and marketing work going forward. An office has been opened in Angola. The other markets are currently serviced from its Head Office but there are plans to open an office in Nigeria by April 2012, which will be a hub for West Africa. By the following year, an office will be opened in Kenya to service East Africa.
To date, extensive marketing and sales campaigns have resulted in increasing arrivals especially from Nigeria where the growth has reached 32% by end August 2011 and DRC grew by 16%. In total, Africa has grown by 8.3% which is 308 000 more people than last year in the same period.
South African Tourism has facilitated trade workshops and trade support work for about 50 South African (SA) products and more than 300 trades from the continent. In Nigeria, there were 69 Fundi graduates this year and 57 in Kenya which means that they are trained to sell SA in their travel agencies. Joint marketing agreements are in place with several tour operators but the highlight is the deal with both Kenyan Association of Travel Agents (KATA) and the Nigerian Association of Travel Agents (NANTA).
Social media and mobi sites are proving to be great tools for travel information and deals. In six months, more than 5 million people have engaged with SAT on the various sites. These sites operate in three languages - English, Portuguese and French to accommodate the various countries and engage consumers in their own language as far as possible. SAT's innovative mobi advertising has attracted worldwide acclaim.
Public Relations (PR) work has been extended by using in market PR resources and hosting media and in six months, total media coverage generated by SAT is R65 million.
SAT participated in FILDA, trades show in Angola for which our destination stand won an award.
Over the next three months, 50 trade and media will be hosted on a mega fame trip in South Africa. An online media, radio and print will continue be used to promote the destination and special deals. The global media footprint through CNBC Africa and BBC worldwide as well as CNN has extensive reach on the continent especially with the more lucrative segments.
QUESTION NO. 3713INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 41
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 25 November 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether his department intends utilising the markets in the BRIC (Brazil, Russia and China) countries in order to stimulate revenue and tourism in the 2011-12 financial year; if not, why not; if so, how?
NW4494E
MRS M A A NJOBE (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3713. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
Brazil, Russia and China (BRICs) markets offer great potential for future tourism growth as their economies grow and in both China and Russia, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has doubled in 10 years. India is a core market in South African Tourism's (SAT) portfolio and both China and Brazil are investment markets. A new portfolio review will be done next year as the strategy is refreshed every three years.
SAT has promoted South Africa (SA) through media and trade promotions throughout India, China and Brazil. This has taken a form of deal driven campaigns through the trade, trade road shows and workshops, trade shows, trade support and training as well as through media campaigns on television, in cinema, outdoor and online. Customised websites have been developed in Mandarin and Portuguese.
The results to date show tourist arrivals growth of 20% for China, 33% for India and a decline of -13% for Brazil up to August 2011. Brazil had growth in 2010 for the 2010 FIFA World Cup hence the decline in 2011 as compared to previous year.
Russia is still a new market for SA and brings in a small number of tourists annually and has shown a -21% decline to August 2011. However, SAT does have a trade hosting programme for Russia to start opening the distribution channel in the market.
Airlift and a few visa issues are a barrier to growing the potential from the BRICS markets but these are matters receiving attention. South African Airways has increased its frequencies to 11 weekly on the Brazil route and will be starting a flight to Beijing in January 2012 Department of Home Affairs has improved the visa application process in China and India but the capacity to process groups quickly is still constrained.
Trade work in Brazil, a new market for SAT has shown results as the trade partnerships have extended to large volume sellers who had not sold SA before.
The BRICs markets will continue to be a big focus for growth in the next fiscal and the near future as the economies of traditional markets in Europe will make it more difficult to attract new tourists.
QUESTION NO. 3638INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 40
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 18 November 2011
Mr N J J van R Koornhof (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether all the provinces had an official exhibition representing them at the World Travel Market in London, England in November 2011; if not, (a) which provinces were not represented and (b) why were they not represented in each case; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW4419E
MR N J J VAN R KOORNHOF (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3638. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
South African Tourism (SAT) is allocated a 600 square metre (m²) stand at the annual World Travel Market (WTM) and is the only stand that represents South Africa. SAT then extends an invitation to all nine provinces to participate in the event. The provinces are then allocated booths on the stand to showcase their provinces.
(a) Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and North West province.
(b) Question to be addressed to the Premier of the relevant province.
QUESTION NO. 3607INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 40
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 18 November 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether his department intends putting any plans in place to make tourist attractions like Table Mountain more accessible to ordinary citizens who do not have the necessary funds to access the site; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) plans and (b) are the further relevant details?
NW4385E
MRS M A A NJOBE (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3607. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
South Africa has a well-developed domestic tourism market but, many sections of the population do not participate in the tourism economy. The National Department of Tourism is currently starting a process of drafting a new domestic tourism strategy. This strategy will inform issues like these.
Currently, South African National Parks offers a sponsored programme called "Kids in Parks" that allows the youth and particularly school groups to visit national parks like Table Mountain.
QUESTION NO. 3605INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 40
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 18 November 2011
Mrs C N Z Zikalala (IFP) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether any officials in his department (a) have been investigated, (b) are currently under investigation and (c) have been charged for alleged (i) corrupt or (ii) fraudulent activity; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether any disciplinary action has been taken against employees of his department for (a) fraud and/or (b) corruption; if so, (i) how many instances of disciplinary actions have (aa) been finalised and (bb) not been finalised and (ii) in each case, (aa) what sanctions have been meted out and (bb) how long has it taken to finalise such disciplinary actions;
(3) whether he has found that his department has adequate investigative capacity inclusive of manpower and infrastructure in respect of disciplinary proceedings; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW4382E
MRS C N Z ZIKALALA (IFP) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3605. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
1. None.
2. None.
3. The Department has adequate capacity and systems for dealing with disciplinary issues.
QUESTION NO. 3449INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 36
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 4 November 2011
Mr N J van den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) (a) How many copies of each annual report that was produced by (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him 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 deliver 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? NW4135E
MR N J VAN DEN BERG (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3449. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
National Department of Tourism (NDT).
South African Tourism (SAT). Annual reports are also utilised for marketing purposes and distributed to the provincial and private sectors and to our missions abroad.
1. (a) (i) NDT: 1 070 copies.
(ii) SAT: 1 450 copies.
(b) NDT: 1 070 copies.
SAT: 1 450 copies.
(c) (i) NDT: R313 925.
SAT: R635 663.
(ii) NDT: R293.38
SAT: R438.38
2. (a) NDT: Performant Designs.
SAT: Bastion Graphics (Pty) Ltd.
(b) NDT: Supply Chain Management Policy. Three quotations were sourced, upon which one company was appointed.
SAT: The service provider Bastion Graphics (Pty) Ltd was appointed following a tender process.
(c) NDT: Parliament on Monday, 29 August 2011 and NDT Offices on Wednesday,
07 September 2011.
SAT: Parliament on Friday, 26 August 2011 and SAT Offices on Monday 29 August 2011.
3. NDT and SAT: No.
(a) – (d) Not applicable.
QUESTION NO. 3368INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 40
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 18 November 2011
Mr N J J van R Koornhof (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether all the provinces had an official exhibition representing them at the World Travel Market in London, England in November 2011; if not, (a) which provinces were not represented and (b) why were they not represented in each case; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW4419E
MR N J J VAN R KOORNHOF (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3368. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
South African Tourism (SAT) is allocated a 600 square metre (m²) stand at the annual World Travel Market (WTM) and is the only stand that represents South Africa. SAT then extends an invitation to all nine provinces to participate in the event. The provinces are then allocated booths on the stand to showcase their provinces.
(a) Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and North West province.
(b) Question to be addressed to the Premier of the relevant province.
QUESTION NO. 3260INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 33
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 October 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether any tourist accommodation closed due to a decline in the number of tourists since January 2010; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW3876E
MRS M A A NJOBE (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
Since 2008, South Africa has seen a 20% increase in accommodation supply. The Global Recession has affected global tourism numbers.
There have been media reports of certain hotels ceasing to operate in 2011. However, the reasons are complex and related to various issues about property development, revenue and occupancy. This is a global trend and we will continue to monitor the situation.
QUESTION NO. 3259INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 33
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 October 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether any bonuses were paid out to any employees of his department in the 2010-11 financial year; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW3875E
MRS M A A NJOBE (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3259. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
Yes.
| Salary levels | "A" merit | "B" merit | Total estimated amount |
| Senior Management Services (SL: 13 - 15) | 1 | 16 | R576 101, 13 |
| Middle Management Services (SL: 11 - 12) | 3 | 11 | R388 872, 54 |
| SL: 4 - 10 | 5 | 48 | R446 502, 72 |
| TOTAL: | 9 | 75 | R1 411 476, 39 |
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 33
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 October 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether his department is involved in the marketing of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17) that will be held in November 2011; if not, why not; if so, how (a) much money has been spent on advertising COP17 and (b) effective has this advertising been?
NW3874E
MRS M A A NJOBE (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3258. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
South African Tourism has been involved in destination advertising the COP 17 meeting. A COP delegate boosting activity took place in Mexico in December 2010 to drive more delegate participation in the conference and promote South Africa for pre and post tours. The main thrust of marketing has been driven by the City of Durban and KwaZulu-Natal province.
QUESTION NO. 3157INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 31
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 14 October 2011
Ms M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether her has found that the proposed carbon tax will harm South Africa's attraction as a tourist destination because of its possible negative effects on energy prices; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what steps does his department intend taking to counteract these projected effects?
NW3684E
MS M A A NJOBE (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3157. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
To avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change - also on the tourism economy - and keep adaptation remotely affordable, a global effort is needed to limit average temperature increase to below
2 ˚C above pre-industrial levels. The tourism sector would have to contribute its fair share to national and global efforts. It will be cheaper to act now to reduce emissions, rather than dealing with the devastating impacts of climate-induced changes on our tourism destination later. Not only will unmitigated climate change lead to direct damage costs to infrastructure, but there could also be indirect costs - in particular so for a destination of which the competitiveness depends on the environment and the climate itself. We have to deal with the mitigation challenge in the most environmentally effective and cost-efficient way. The government's LTMS study found that the policy option with the greatest potential for reducing emissions and changing behaviour is carbon pricing. In the long run, net negative impacts for the tourism sector are not expected.
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 31
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 14 October 2011
Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether (a) he, (b) the Deputy Minister and (c) any senior officials of his department intend to visit or have visited New Zealand during the 2011 Rugby World Cup Tournament; if so, what is the (i)(aa) name, (bb) rank and (cc) position or designation of each specified person accompanying (aaa) him, (bbb) the Deputy Minister and (ccc) each specified senior official and (ii)(aa) nature and (bb) official reason for the visit;
(2) 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?
NW3601E
MR M M SWATHE (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3079. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
1. (a) No.
(b) No.
(c) No.
2. (a) Not applicable.
(b) (i) Not applicable.
(ii) (aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
Note well: As part of the Department of Sports and Recreation pavilion, the department has sent an Assistant Director to 2011 Rugby World Cup Tournament from 1 - 9 October 2011, to coordinate and manage the hosting of a hospitality centre in New Zealand.
QUESTION NO. 3035INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 31
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 14 October 2011
Mr T W Coetzee (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether (a) his department and (b) any entity reporting to him was approached by a certain political organisation (name furnished) (ANC Youth League) to contribute to its 66th 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) his department and (b) any of the specified entities reporting to him 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) his department and (b) any of the specified entities reporting to him 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 this (aaa) decision and (bbb) amount justified;
(4) whether (a) his department and (b) any of the entities reporting to him 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? NW3520E
MR T W COETZEE (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS3035. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(1) (a) No.
(b) No.
(2) (a) Not.
(b) Not.
(i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(iii) Not applicable.
(3) (a) No.
(b) No.
(4) (a) No.
(b) No.
(i) - (ii) (aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
QUESTION NO. 2953INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 30
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 September 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether his department has promoted the use of bed and breakfast establishments owned or operated by previously disadvantaged persons to government departments during visits to rural areas; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW3428E
MRS M A A NJOBE (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2953. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The Department requested through government Cluster system that the departments should only utilise graded establishments as far as possible as per Cabinet instruction.
QUESTION NO. 2949INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 30
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 September 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether his department has made any input to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and the South African Local Government Association (Salga) regarding the poor road signage to tourist attactions; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the further relevant details?
NW3421E
MRS M A A NJOBE (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2949. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The issue of signage is discussed at MIPTEC and MINMEC meetings. SALGA attends and participates in these meetings on a regular basis. However the issue of signage will be addressed with the Department of Transport as part of the Delivery Forum of the National Tourism Sector Strategy.
QUESTION NO. 2922INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 30
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 September 2011
Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether his department has placed any (a) companies or (b) persons on the List of Restricted Suppliers, thereby prohibiting the public sector to do business with them; if so, in each case, what is the (i) name of said entity or person, (ii) nature of their business, (iii) reason for restricting this service and (iv) date on which they were restricted;
(2) whether any of the implicated (a) companies or (b) persons have since been removed from the list; if so, in each case, (i) which entity or person, (ii) when and (iii) what is the reason for removing the specified company or person from the list;
(3) whether his department has conducted any business with any of the (a) companies that or (b) person who have been removed from the list; if so, in each case (i) with which companies or persons, (ii) with regard to which services, (iii) for which time period and (iv) why did his department engage the specified company or person despite previous conduct?
NW3393E
MR M M SWATHE (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2922. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(1) (a) No.
(b) (i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(iii) Not applicable.
(iv) Not applicable.
(2) (a) Not applicable.
(b) (i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(iii) Not applicable.
(3) (a) No.
(b) (i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(iii) Not applicable.
(iv) Not applicable
QUESTION NO. 2793INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 29
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 September 2011
Mr N J J van R Koornhof (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether he has found that the high ticket costs linking Johannesburg and Cape Town to popular tourist destinations like the Kruger National Park is to the detriment of growing our domestic tourism sector; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW3257E
MR N J J VAN R KOORNHOF (COPE)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2793 THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The Department has not conducted any scientific studies on the impact of prices of domestic flights to the routes outside Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. However, competitive pricing is always in the interest of the tourism growth.
QUESTION NO. 2771INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 29
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 September 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether his department has created any jobs since the first quarter of the 2010-11 financial year; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) how many, (b) how many of these jobs were created as a result of new entrepreneurial businesses in the tourism sector and (c) which age group benefited mostly as a result of the jobs that have been created? NW3234E
2771. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
Yes, the Department has created full time equivalent (FTEs) jobs through the Social Responsibility Programme (SRI) as well as the Tourism Partnership Enterprise (TEP) programme (a) a total of 1,915 FTE jobs were created in 2010/11 financial year and 1,017 FTE jobs in quarter one of 2011/12 from the SRI programme, and a total of 6,226 FTE jobs were created in 2010/11 financial year and 277 FTE jobs in quarter one of 2011/12 from the TEP programme, (b) 6,503 FTE jobs were created through the TEP programme in 2010/11 and quarter one of 2011/12 financial years (c) youth at age (18-35) benefited.
QUESTION NO. 2770INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 29
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 September 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
What (a) successes were achieved by the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) and (b) shortcomings of the NTSS were identified?
NW3233E
MRS M A A NJOBE (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2770. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The required institutional arrangements for the implementation of the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) have been established. The NTSS Delivery Mechanism, referred to as the National Tourism Stakeholder Forum (NTSF) was launched and its inaugural meeting held on 29 June 2011. This Forum allocated responsibilities to both the private and public sector and implementation will be reported on bi-annually, with interim in-year monitoring on quarterly basis. There are no shor
QUESTION NO. 2749INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 29
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 September 2011
Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) (a) Who is the preferred service provider that is used by his department for the hiring of vehicles and (b) why is the specified service provider preferred;
(2) whether his department has a fixed contract with the specified service provider; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) what is the (a) name of the service provider and (b) reason for using the specified service provider in each instance where vehicles have been hired for use by him or his Deputy Minister since March 2010?
NW3210E
MR M M SWATHE (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(1) (a) None.
(b) Not applicable.
(2) No
(3) (a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
QUESTION NO. 2730INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 30
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 September 2010
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether, with reference to the redefinition of a tourist, his department will recalculate tourist arrivals retrospectively; if not, why not; if so, how far back and when will the new figures be made publically available?
NW3402E Mr G R Krumbock SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The collection of information in relation to the definition started in the 2009 calendar year. Statistics South Africa is the official statistics agency for the country and is responsible for the publishing of all the statistics. There are no plans to do retrospective calculations from the Department of Tourism as we focus on ensuring alignment to the international definition and standards going forward.
QUESTION NO. 2618INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 28
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 9 September 2011
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(a) Which provincial entities other than a provincial department are responsible for tourism and (b) in each case, what is the (i) name of the entity, (ii) total budget, (iii) sources of income, (iv) total remuneration package of the (aa) chief executive officer and (bb) accounting officer and (v) total amount allocated for salaries?
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MRS J F TERBLANCHE
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2618. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(a) Not applicable.
(b) (i) – to - (v) Not applicable.
Please note that Tourism is a concurrent function as defined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and thus the relevant question should be addressed to the Premiers of the relevant provinces.
QUESTION NO. 2617INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 28
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 9 September 2011
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
What (a) was his department's budget allocation for each province for the (i) 2009-10 and (ii) 2010-11 financial years and (b) is the budget allocation for the 2011-12 financial year?
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MRS J F TERBLANCHE
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2617. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(a) (i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(b) Tourism is a concurrent function as defined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and thus the relevant question should be addressed to Provincial Departments. The Provincial Departments receive its allocations as part of the equitable share allocated to provincial departments by National Treasury.
QUESTION NO. 2499INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 27
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 2 September 2011
Mr P van Dalen (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether (a) his 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? NW2913E
(i) Bobwil Projects(ii) Casino Retail
(iii) Chamber Management Services
(iv) Hyperception Properties 213
(v) Justco Investments
(vi) Lezmin 2554
(vii) Mokerong Printings and Promotions
(viii) Que Trade 101RHC Properties
(ix) Sonex
(x) Ivothondaba Properties
MR P VAN DALEN (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2499. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(a) and (b) (i) No.
(ii) (aa) No.
(bb) No.
(aaa) Not applicable.
(bbb) Not applicable.
(ccc) (aaaa) Not applicable.
(bbbb) Not applicable.
(cccc) Not applicable.
(ddd) Not applicable.
QUESTION NO. 2456INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 27
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 2 September 2011
Mr T D Harris (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
What amount was (a) claimed by and (b) paid to (i) him and (ii) his deputy minister for subsistence and travel in each month in the 2010-11 financial year?
NW2865E
MR T D HARRIS (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2456. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The Minister and Deputy Minister do not receive travel and subsistence allowances for domestic travel. The special daily allowance payable for international travel is determined by the Department of Public Service and Administration.
Below is a schedule indicating the amounts claimed and paid to the Minister and Deputy Minister related to International travel.
| (i) Minister van Schalkwyk (a) and (b) | (ii) Deputy Minister Xasa (a) and (b) | |
| April 2010 | R16 818. | R7 990. |
| May 2010 | R7 302. | R7 024. |
| June 2010 | R3 268. | R4 358. |
| July 2010 | R4 815. | R0. |
| August 2010 | R12 285. | R0. |
| September 2010 | R14 097. | R8 762. |
| October 2010 | R9 566. | R1 952. |
| November 2010 | R16 424. | R12 412. |
| December 2010 | R8 832. | R0. |
| January 2011 | R5 787. | R1 782. |
| February 2011 | R0. | R0. |
| March 2011 | R5 487 | R11 049. |
| Total | R104 681. | R55 329. |
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 25
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 19 August 2011
Dr D T George (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether (a) he, (b) his deputy minister, (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 him, his deputy minister 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) reason 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?
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DR D T GEORGE (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2240. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(1) (a) No.
(b) No.
(c) No.
(d) No.
(i) to (vii) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Not Applicable.
QUESTION NO. 2153INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 25
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 19 August 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether, in light of plans to invest in tourism in Burundi, he has found that such investment will offer benefits with regard to the growth of tourism locally; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what tourism areas does he intend to target for growth and development?
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Mrs M A A Njobe (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2153. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
There are currently no concrete plans to invest, as the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) is currently engaged in assisting Burundi in accessing its business environment. The Department will await the outcomes of this process.
QUESTION NO. 2152INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 25
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 19 August 2011
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether his department intends launching a new strategy to (a) attract more foreign tourists and (b) create new jobs; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW2522E
Mrs M A A Njobe (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2152. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The National Department of Tourism, through a consultative process, developed the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS). The NTSS is a comprehensive strategy, with the mission to significantly grow a sustainable tourism economy in South Africa with domestic, regional and international components.
The NTSS was approved by Cabinet on the 2nd March 2011 and subsequently launched on the 24th March 2011 at the Luthuli Museum in KwaDukuza, Kwa-Zulu Natal. The Strategy set itself bold targets in terms of growing tourism's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product, job creation and tourist's arrival. It also raises, among other things, a renewed focus on marketing and brand management, stimulating regional and domestic tourism.
The Marketing Strategy for 2011-2013 is currently being implemented and includes both an international, regional and domestic tourism marketing perspective. A portfolio review for this strategy will be done in 2012 for the period 2014 – 2016.
QUESTION NO. 2029INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
Dr D T George (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(a) At how many (i) international and (ii) domestic hotels/guest houses were (aa) he and (bb) the Deputy Minister 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?
NW2275E
DR D T GEORGE (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS2029. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The newly created Department of Tourism financially split from the former Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism on 1 April 2010 and information is therefore supplied accordingly.
The Ministry of Tourism, Department of Tourism and its public entity South African Tourism works collaboratively to fulfill our vision and mandate to position South Africa as one of the top 20 tourism destinations globally by 2020, and to grow tourist arrivals and spend with a view to sustainable job creation and economic growth. Our international and domestic travel investments are guided by these strategic imperatives.
Official travel was undertaken to participate in Cabinet, Parliamentary and other official duties directly related to the business of government, including official state visits with the President and Deputy President and destination marketing. Furthermore, we have various bilateral agreements, and regional and international institutional obligations. Above all, we have a legislative mandate to market SA internationally. We are extremely proud of our achievements in all these respects.
South Africa recorded an exceptional 15.1% increase in tourist arrivals to the country last year. In 2010 we saw more than 8 million tourist arrivals (8 073 552) to the country compared to just over 7 million (7 011 865) in 2009. This compares very well in international terms. Figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) show that global tourism arrivals is estimated to have grown by 6.7% in 2010, which means that South Africa outperformed the global market by more than 8%.
The 15.1% growth in tourist arrivals to South Africa outperformed that of every other region in the world, including arrivals growth of 13.9% for the Middle East, 12.6% for Asia and the Pacific, 7.7% for the Americas, 6.4% for Africa and 3.2% for Europe. We are delighted with these strong growth figures.
Growth was not driven only by the World Cup, as the figures show that tourist arrivals performance in 2010 exceeded that of 2009 across all 12 months of the year. In terms of tourist arrivals to South Africa, we recorded increases from all our markets, with the regional growth rates as follows:
Ø Europe 8.1%
Ø North America 22.5%
Ø Central and South America 109.2%
Ø Australasia 26.3%
Ø Asia 39.1%
Ø Middle East 19.3%
Ø Africa 12.8%
These figures provide a solid base on which we can build in terms of our growth targets for emerging markets. From a tourism perspective we stand to gain tremendously from our recent inclusion in the BRIC partnership and we are aligning our planning and strategies accordingly.
We have continued this positive growth during this first quarter of this year.
International - Minister
(a)(i)(aa) Minister: international: 26
(b)(i))(aa) The Minister stayed at establishments Including the Marriot Group, InterContinental, Hyatt, Sun International, Steigenberger Group
(b)(i)(bb) Star ratings for these establishments range from four (4) to (five)
(b)(i)(cc) The location of these establishments include amongst others:
Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Moscow, Maseru, Dubai, Geneve, Frankfurt, Brussels, Paris, Zurich, Andorra, Berlin, Hanoi, Buyeo-Gun, Windhoek, Victoria Falls, New York, Copenhagen
(ii)(aa) The duration of the stays range from one (1) to five (5) days
(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to carry out official ministerial duties
(iii)(aa) Total cost of accommodation for the period – R400 993
(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay - R15 422
Domestic - Minister
(a)(ii)(aa) Minister: domestic: 11
(b)(ii)(aa) The Minister stayed at establishments Including the Red Carnation Group, Fairmont Group, Sun International Group and various private guest houses
(b)(ii)(bb) Star ratings for these establishments range from three (3) to (five)
(b)(ii)(cc) The location of these establishments include amongst others:
Polokwane, Durban, Parys, George, Port Elizabeth
(ii)(aa) The duration of the stays range from one (1) to five (5) days
(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to carry out official ministerial duties
(iii)(aa) Total cost of accommodation for the period – R73 132
(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay - R6 648
International - Deputy Minister
(a)(i)(bb) Deputy Minister: international: 12
(b)(i))(aa) The Deputy Minister stayed at establishments including the Marriot Group, InterContinental Group, Sheraton Group, Crown Plaza, Sofitel
(b)(i)(bb) Star ratings for these establishments range from four (4) to (five)
(b)(i)(cc) The location of these establishments include amongst others:
Athens, Algiers, Ankara, Iguazu, Shanghai, Beijing Dubai, Porto Valerta, Nairobi, Madrid
(ii)(aa) The duration of the stays range from one (1) to five (5) days
(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to carry out official ministerial duties
(iii)(aa) Total cost of accommodation for the period – R 225 973
(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay – R18 831
Domestic - Deputy Minister
(ii)(bb) Deputy Minister: domestic: 12
(b)(ii)(aa) The Deputy Minister stayed at establishments Including the Hilton Group, Protea Hotel Group, Red Carnation Group and various private guest houses
(b)(ii)(bb) Star ratings for these establishments range from three (3) to (five)
(b)(ii)(cc) The location of these establishments include amongst others:
Durban, Mafikeng, Port Elizabeth, Queenstown, Polokwane, San Lameer, Umtata
(ii)(aa) The duration of the stays range from one (1) to five (5) days
(ii)(bb) The purpose of each stay was to carry out official ministerial duties.
(iii)(aa) Total cost of accommodation for the period – R50 972
(iii)(bb) Average cost per stay – R4 247