Questions & Replies: Public Works
2011-03-17
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QUESTION 3859 25 NOVEMBER 2011
3859. Mr G G Boinamo (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(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 specified 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? NW4650E
REPLY
(1) It is the Minister's intention to reply to (a) all outstanding parliamentary questions and (b) the points contained in each question (to the best of his ability) before these parliamentary questions lapse in terms of Rule 316 of the National Assembly. Any question or point not adequately responded to would be as a result of the question requiring information that may not be readily available. It is not the intention of the Ministry to withhold information from Parliament.
(2) Indeed it is the policy of the Ministry that the Minister should submit to the mechanism of Parliamentary questions, among others, as a measure of constitutional accountability to the National Assembly.
QUESTION 3812 25 NOVEMBER 2011
3812. Mrs P C Duncan (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether any other persons have driven his official blue light fitted vehicle; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, in respect of the (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2010-11 financial years, (i) what is each specified person's (aa) name and (bb) designation, (ii) which vehicle and (iii) why? NW4603E
REPLY
No.
QUESTION 3693 25 NOVEMBER 2011
3693. Mr L B Gaehler (UDM) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) What steps (a) has his department taken and (b) does his department intend taking to resolve the challenges pertaining to the accommodation of Cabinet Ministers;
(2) whether his department has developed inspection policies for the inspection of these houses to ensure their suitability; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether these inspection policies have been followed since 2009; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(4) how (a) much funds has his department spent on (i) buying and (ii) renovating houses for Cabinet Ministers since 2009 and (b) many of these houses has since been abandoned by Cabinet Ministers?
REPLY:
(1)(a) The Department has acquired new houses in both Cape Town and Pretoria
(b) There is currently no shortage of houses in both Cape Town and Pretoria for Cabinet Ministers. A number of existing old residences are being refurbished as per the Capital Works Implementation Plan.
(2) The Department does not have an inspection policy, but it is guided by inspection processes which are utilised as the standard practise. The Department would request SAPS to conduct a security assessment on our Prestige assets to be able to address the issue of security measures. The Department also conducts condition surveys on our Prestige Assets and findings will either form part of our Capital Works Implementation Plan or Planned Maintenance Implementation Plan. Also the Departmental Professional Services, Works Inspectors, Health and Safety Practitioners and the Facilities Management Contractors conduct frequent inspections on various Prestige Assets.
(3) Yes, as per the business processes mentioned above.
(4) (a) (i) The Department has spent R115 691 721.00 in Cape Town and R71 175 000.00 in Pretoria since 2009 on buying new houses to address the shortage of houses and (ii) The Department has spent R28 734 833.00 in Cape Town and R5 646 433.72 in Pretoria since 2009 on renovating houses for Cabinet Ministers since 2009 and (b) In Pretoria; there was one house that was vacated by a Cabinet Minister and was later allocated to another Cabinet Minister.
QUESTION 3511 11 NOVEMBER 2011
3511. Dr C P Mulder (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether he or his department have (a) entered into any agreements, (b) signed any contracts with and (c) received services from a certain company (name furnished) since 2006; if so, in each case, what was the (i) nature of the (aa) agreement, (bb) contract and (cc) service and (ii) cost involved? NW4210E
Furnished name: Fever Tree Consulting
REPLY
No payments made, the service provider in question is not in the data base of the department
QUESTION 3494
11 November 2011
3494. Mr L Ramatlakane (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether he has found that his department's R150 million pothole project has successfully been implemented since March 2011; if not, why not; if so, (a) how many roads have been repaired, (b) how many people have been employed in the project since its inception, (c) what was the cost of each of these projects, (d) which contractors were used in each of these projects, (e) to how many small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) were contracts awarded and (f) what was the value of each of these contracts?
REPLY
Yes, the implementation of the potholes project as the catalysts for job creation has been successful thus far as the pilot in Tshwane Metro.
a) Road Repaired:
The pilot project is being implemented in selected areas under the Tshwane Metropolitan. Progress of works/repairs completed is 70% of the contract scope.
b) Employment Opportunities Created:
Three contractors are appointed to execute the pothole projects and the contracts created 400 jobs in Tshwane only. The Department has planned a further 480 job in the North West Province whose projects are on adjudication stage.
c) Value of the five projects awarded in Tshwane to date is R50,335,488.94 for contractors
d) The following contractors where appointed as principal contractors are OPD Construction, Reabetswe Projects, P & D Construction, and Kwagga Holdings
e) The contractors appointed are all emerging contractors
f) The table below indicates breakdown per contract:
| South Region | OPD Construction cc | 11,586,078.78 |
| North west | Kwagga Holdings (Pty) Ltd | 12,584,174.80 |
| Region | ||
| North East | P&D Construction cc | 3,150,940.10 |
| region | ||
| East Region | Reabetswe Projects | 11,208,722.25 |
| Central Region | Kwagga Holdings | 11,805,573.01 |
| TOTAL | 50,335,488.94 |
QUESTION 3443 04 November 2011
3443. Mrs A Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(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 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? NW4129E
REPLY
Department of Public Works
1. (a) 500 copies
(b) 500 copies
(c) R89 176 50.
2. (a) Sherano Printers
(b) In line with Supply Chain Management Policies and rules
(c) Delivered on the 28th of September 2011.
3. The reports were satisfactory, however, own internal quality controls were defective hence the subsequent addendum to Parliament on the report.
CBE:
1. (a) 100 copies
(b) 100 copies
(c) R60 000
2. (a) Apple Beam Technologies
(b) In line with Supply Chain management Policies and rules
(c) Delivered on the 29th of September for tabling on the following day
3. The reports were satisfactory.
ASA:
1. (a) 2000 copies
(b) 2000 copies
(c) R34 442.82, unit cost of production was R 17.22
2. (a) Bathopele Marketing
(b) Competitive bidding amongst three potential printers and the lowest was awarded the printing job.
(c) The final prints were delivered on 18th October 2011.
3. The reports were satisfactory
CIDB:
1. (a) 1200 copies
(b) 1260 copies
(c) R 196 103.40.
2. (a) IWW
(b) Open bidding
(c) 60 copies were delivered to Parliament on the 28th September 2011, 300 copies delivered to CIDB on the 7th October 2011 and 900 copies on the 12th October 2011.
3. The reports were satisfactory
IDT:
1. (a) 1200 copies
(b) 1200 copies
(c) R 470 170, 20 unit cost was 387,55
2. (a) INCE Integrated Communication Agency
(b) The printers were decided upon through the procurement process of the IDT
(c) 70 copies were delivered to Parliament on the 29th September 2011. 70 other copies were reprinted fro presentation of the report in Parliament on the 13th of October 2011.
3. (a) 70 copies of the IDT 2010/11 report that were printed for tabling in Parliament were found to be unsatisfactory
(b) IDT
(c) INCE Integrated Communication Agency
(d) The matter was raised with INCE Integrated Communication Agency and all 70 copies were printed.
(e) There were no costs incurred as the misprint was a result of omissions by the printers
QUESTION 3277 28 OCTOBER 2011
3277. Mr L W GREYLING (ID) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
What amount in orders has been placed, with each specified travel agency that has been contracted by his 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? NW3746E
REPLY
To put into perspective, the Ministry does not enter into contracts with travel agencies or any other service provider. It is therefore assumed that the honourable member of Parliament is asking for figures for the national Department of Public Works. Kindly find below the breakdown for orders placed with each specified travel agency that has been contracted by the department in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 financial years.
2010-11 financial year
| APRIL | 1501 | R 3 636 655.61 |
| MAY | 1648 | R 3 940 668.30 |
| JUNE | 1307 | R 2 208 450.89 |
| JULY | 1467 | R 3 471 853 .06 |
| AUGUST | 1439 | R 3 253 096.98 |
| SEPTEMBER | 1559 | R 3 888 506.75 |
| OCTOBER | 1890 | R3 256 111.82 |
| NOVEMBER | 3193 | R6 355 553.85 |
| DECECEMBER | 2919 | R5 739 241.46 |
| JANUARY | 3189 | R5 128 316.95 |
| FEBRUARY | 3858 | R8 288 696.84 |
| MARCH | 6609 | R9 034 946.65 |
| TOTAL | 18 295 | R 63 078 575.07 |
(b) during the period 1 April 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?
2011-2012 financial year
| APRIL | 1937 | R 4 484 192.00 |
| MAY | 2236 | R 7 414 851.00 |
| JUNE | 2114 | R 5 693 971 .00 |
| JULY | 2472 | R 5 422 195 .00 |
| AUGUST | 3118 | R 10 029 526 .00 |
| SEPTEMBER | 2933 | R 8 619 784.00 |
| TOTAL | 14810 | R 41 664 519 .00 |
QUESTION 3270
21 OCTOBER 2011
3270. Mr T Botha (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) Whether each municipality has been allocated data capturers as part of the Expanded Public Works Programme Phase II; if not, why not; if so, where is each of these data capturers located;
(2) Whether these data capturers are being fully utilised in each municipality; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
REPLY
The Department of Public Works through their intermediary, the Independent Development Trust, has employed 60 data capturers to assist all public bodies including municipalities who are in need of data capturing services through the data centre that is based in Midrand. An additional 30 capturers were employed by the Department of Public Works to augment capacity in the provinces. The services of these data capturers are undoubtedly very significant at this point and will be until the end of EPWP Phase 2. All reporting bodies that are in need of these services communicate with the data managers on how the centre can assist and relevant assistance is deployed, either through social facilitation that is in all provinces or though data management that is centrally located in Midrand.
EPWP furthermore supports over 200 municipalities through their technical support programme. Below is the breakdown of how the data capturers are deployed
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QUESTION 3231 (WRITTEN REPLY) DATE: 21 OCTOBER 2011
3231. Mr J Selfe (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works
(1) Whether Bailey's Cottage in Muizenberg is still owned by the State: if not a) when b) to whom and c) at what price was it disposed of if so.
(2) Whether the Department is responsible for the management of the property: if not which Department is responsible for the property: if so what are the relevant details.
(3) Whether it is permissible to rent out the property to the public; if so, what becomes of the money acquired as a result of such renting?
REPLY:
(1) Yes, Bailey's Cottage remains the property of the National Government of the Republic of South Africa held vide title deed T 8576/1943.
(2) Yes, the National Department of Public Works is indeed responsible for the management of the property.
(3) The Department of Public Works may let property which is superfluous to the current needs of the State to the public. All rental income from properties such as these goes to National Treasury.
QUESTION 3178 (WRITTEN REPLY)
DATE: 21 OCTOBER 2011
3178. Mr J J Me Gluwa (ID) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) With regard to maintenance of infrastructure of (a) Parliament and (b) parliamentary villages including the maintenance of (i) park, (ii) tree and (Iii) recreational facilities, (aa) what are the relevant details of the contractors providing these services, (bb) how many jobs have been created by each contractor and (cc) what is the breakdown of the cost concerned for each job in each case in the 2010-11 financial year;
(2) Whether he intends to take over these contracts in the future; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
REPLY:
1. (a) and(b) With regard to the maintenance and repairs of infrastructure, inclusive of horticultural and recreational facilities, at the Parliamentary Complex, and the Parliamentary Villages these services are undertaken as part of a Facilities Management maintenance contract.
(aa)The relevant details pertaining to these contractors are that various sub-contractor services were created via the facilities management contract, namely cleaning services, civil services, electrical/mechanical services, handy man and porterage services, horticultural services, hygiene services, irrigation services, pest control services, plumbing services, specialist electronic surveillance and detection services, swimming pool maintenance services and waste removal services.
(bb) A total amount of three hundred and ninety one (391) jobs were created via the Facilities Management contact, of which forty (40) jobs were created in the main facilities management contract; one hundred and twenty four (124) sub-contractor jobs were created at the Parliamentary Complex, and one hundred and nineteen (119) sub-contractor jobs were created at the Parliamentary Villages.
(cc) A total of R27 971 694.45 ~ spent as a direct result of the jobs created.
2. It is envisaged that a new facilities Management contract will be appointed with effect from 1 April 2012 covering the Parliamentary complex and Ministerial residences. The Acacia Park Parliamentary Village will be in-sourced and the Department will be utilizing their workshop personnel to carry out all maintenance, cleaning and horticultural services in this area. It is envisaged that these services will run parallel with the new facilities management contract planned for April 2012.
QUESTION 3174
21 OCTOBER 2011
3174. Mr J H Steenhuisen (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) What (a) amount has her department paid to a certain company (name furnished) to date, (b) is the breakdown in respect of each month, (c) services were provided by the said company and (d) is the cost of these services in each case;
(2) what functions that were undertaken by the said company could not be executed by staff within her department in communications;
(3) what are the &) details of the procurement procedures utilised to obtain the services of the said company and (b) names of the other service providers who tendered for the contract;
(4) whether the said company was a registered company listed on the supplier database prior to its appointment; if not, why were their services procured; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3538E
Furnished Name: Mpini M Consulting
REPLY
1. (a) R487 965.60.
(b) R250 822.80 on 5 September 2011; R237 142.80 on 16 September 2011
(c) Public Relations
(d) The costs are as per (b) above.
2. Mpini M Consulting was appointed to help strengthen media expertise within the department.
3. (a) Quotations were utilised
(b) (i) Black Moon Media
(ii) Sister Sister Media
4. The service provider was a registered company listed on the supplier database prior to its appointment.
QUESTION 3162 14 OCTOBER 2011
3162. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department has (a) drafted any new regulations for the (i) construction and (ii) property sectors during the period 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) actively and continuously encouraged the contribution of these sectors to (i) economic growth and (ii) job creation, (c) promoted the transformative framework and (d) implemented the (i) Property Incubator Programme (PIP) and (ii) Contractor Incubator Programme (CIP); if not, why not, in each case; if so, what significant outcomes have been achieved in each case? NW3689E
REPLY
a) The Department is currently working on three pieces of legislation that will impact on the construction and property sectors. These are the Expropriation Bill, the Built Environment Professions Bill and the Agrément South Africa Bill. If all goes well, it is envisaged that these Bills will be tabled in Parliament in the fourth quarter of 2012.
b) Through its participation in the Construction and Property Charter Councils structures, the Department contributes towards the transformation of the sectors providing strategic direction and in so doing drive economic growth and job creation. In addition, through the National Youth Service, the promotion of the co-operatives, implementation of the Department's skills Programme and other projects, the Department seek to drive job creation.
c) The Construction and Property Sector Charters will serve as a catalyst to transform these sectors. In promoting transformation, the Property Management Strategy on job creation and poverty alleviation is being implemented by the Department.
d) Following three years of implementation, the CIP was revised CIP to improve its implementation and its impact as well as to aligned it to the National Contractor Development Programme. Preparations for the implementation of PIP are underway. It is envisaged that both programmes will show significant impact in the 2012/13 financial year.
QUESTION 3161 14 OCTOBER 2011
3161. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether the allocations of (a) R679 million for incentive grants to municipalities and (b) R267 million to provinces to undertake expanded public works programmes have now been distributed; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3688E
REPLY
The EPWP incentive grant allocations have been made to Provinces and Municipalities. Payments have been made to both Provincial Departments and Municipalities. By the end of the 2nd quarter of the 11-12 national financial year, Provincial Departments had earned R 79.653 million out of the total allocation of R267.269 million or 30% of the EPWP incentive allocation for Provinces.
In the case of Municipalities, by the end of the 2nd quarter of the 11-12 of the national financial year, Municipalities had earned R 176.902 million out of the total allocation of R679.583 million or 26% of the EPWP incentive allocation for Municipalities.
It should be noted that the current incentive is based on performance. Further payments will be made as municipalities and provinces submit reports that can be verified.
QUESTION 3128 14 OCTOBER 2011
3128. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department has completed its review of the White Paper on Public Works; if not, why not; if so, what are the (a) proposals arising from it and (b) further relevant details? NW3652E
REPLY
The Review of the White Papers was put on hold during the third quarter of the last financial year due to resource constraints.
QUESTION 3073 14 OCTOBER 2011
3073. Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) Whether (a) she, (b) the Deputy Minister and (c) any senior officials of her 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) her, (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? NW3595E
REPLY
1. There has neither been a visit nor intention to visit New Zealand by any departmental officials whatsoever.
2. Falls away.
QUESTION 3050 14 OCTOBER 2011
3050. Mr J H Steenhuisen (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) What (a) amount has her department paid to a certain company (name furnished) to date, (b) is the breakdown in respect of each month, (c) services were provided by the said company and (d) is the cost of these services in each case;
(2) what functions that were undertaken by the said company could not be executed by staff within her department in communications;
(3) what are the (a) details of the procurement procedures utilised to obtain the services of the said company and (b) names of the other service providers who tendered for the contract;
(4) whether the said company was a registered company listed on the supplier database prior to its appointment; if not, why were their services procured; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3538E
REPLY
1. (a) R331 597,50
(b) R150 480.00 and R181 117.50)
(c) Service (d) Cost
| Desktop review of documents regarding strategy, structure and organisation: 12 days @ R6,000 per day Project scoping and setup – 6 days @ R10,000 per day | R 72 000.00 R 60 000.00 Total Sub Total R 132 000.00 VAT @ 14% R 18 480.00 = R 150 480.00 |
| Design of format to interview DDGs and above Interviewing DDGs and above Evaluate roles and priorities of staff – 6 days @ R6000.00 and 4 days @ R10,000 Desktop review for organizational audit – 6 days @ R60000 | R 30 000 R 16 875 R 76 000 R 36 000 Total Sub Total R158 875.00 VAT @ 14% R 22 242.50 = R181 117.50 |
(2) None, because the company in question was not appointed to perform communications work.
(3) (a) normal supply chain processes which are followed when appointing through the nominated procedure
(b) ANDANI HR Consulting,
YARONA Management Consulting, and
TURNER & TOWNSEND (Pty) Limited,
However, due to a limited pool on the database, the following external service providers were also brought on-board due to their expertise and experience:
SIYELULEKA Consulting, and
TIPP FOCUS Group
(4) No, the department urgently needed the service in order to achieve it's strategic objectives. The company in question was responsive to the bid.
QUESTION 3049 (WRITTEN REPLY) DATE: 04 November 2011
3049. Mr J H Steenhuisen (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) (a) How many staff members are employed in the communications department within her department and (b) what is the (i) name, (ii) job title and (iii) role of each staff member;
(2) what is the mandate and functions of the communications department?
(3) whether she has found that the work of the said department has met the department's requirements; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3537E
REPLY
1. a. Twenty Seven (27)
1 b i.&ii
· CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
§ Develop, formulate and oversee the Departmental communications and marketing strategies
§ Create an enabling environment for optimum performance and improved delivery
§ Provide quality control to the implementation and execution of communications and marketing in the Department
§ Monitor and Evaluate all the outputs and outcomes as they relate to the communications and marketing unit and the impact thereof on the strategic objectives of the Department
§ Establish and utilise reporting mechanisms between the Unit and its stakeholders including but not limited to the Ministry, the Management, employees and the external clients
· DIRECTOR: MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
§ Implement the marketing and public relations strategies of the Department
§ Manage the public brand of the Department to elicit understanding, support and buy-in to the mandate, vision and mission of the Department
§ Manage the relationships of knowledge and trust between the Department and its publics through the employment of relevant marketing and public relations systems including advertising, exhibitions, event management, publications, corporate branding, promotional material and more
§ Help to plan for, manage and implement the Public Participation Programme of the Executing Authority in fulfilment of the Cabinet mandate
· DIRECTOR: MEDIA AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
§ Implement the media and stakeholder relations strategies and plans of the Department
§ Manage the relationships of knowledge and trust between the Department and its publics through the employment of relevant media and other stakeholder relations systems including media enquiries, interviews, briefings, engagements, statements and the contribution of articles and other opinion pieces to stimulate public debates
§ Attend to the Presidential Hotline and other matters raised by the citizenry
§ Promote synergy and cooperation with the media relations units of the provinces and the public entities to profile Public Works and reinforce its public image
· DIRECTOR: INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS & MOBILIZATION
§ Implement the internal communications and mobilization strategies of the Department aimed at mobilizing the support of the internal employees
§ Manage the relationships of knowledge and trust between the Department and its publics through the employment of relevant internal medium systems including regular publications, updated websites, internal events, posters, banners, and audio visual services
§ Promote the corporate brand internally to the employees
· DIRECTOR: PROGRAMME (EPWP) COMMUNICATIONS
§ Implement the comprehensive communications and marketing strategies of a specific Programme in the Department
§ Manage the relationships of knowledge and trust between the Department and its publics through the employment of relevant communications, marketing and media relations systems including all the applicable forms of communications, public relations, marketing and media relations
§ Assist with the identification of projects and other opportunities for the implementation of the comprehensive Public Participation Programme of the Executing Authority
The Communications & Marketing Unit is one of the oldest, stable and experienced Units in the Department:
· Collectively the senior management in the Unit has had more than 60 years accumulative experience in the field, a fact in itself pre-supposing depth, capacity and capability
· Since 1999, the Unit has successfully planned for, organised and managed more than 300 public events involving the Ministry, the President and the Deputy President among others, many with 0% failure rate
· The Unit has successfully participated in international events including World Exhibition Expo (Aichi, Japan), World Summit on Sustainable Development (South Africa), International Labour Organization Summit (Durban, South Africa) and the International Congress for the Architects (Tokyo, Japan)
· Currently the Unit is the co-chair of the Government Communication Cluster on Social Protection and Community Development – the Unit successfully participated in the recent Parliamentary Media Briefings for the Social & Infrastructure Clusters
· A comprehensive annual Ministerial Public Participation Programme is planned for, complied, organised and executed by the Unit. A 2011 version was developed and submitted to the Office of the Minister 0n 12 February 2011
· A three year (2011/ 14) Departmental Communication Strategy aligned to the Government's National Communication Framework as well as Government Developmental Communication Guidelines, is currently in front of the Departmental Executive Committee (EXCO) for endorsement
2. Mandate
· The mandate of the communication unit /department emanates from the Communication Task Team Report of government of 1997/ 1998 which was subsequently adopted by the Cabinet and led to the establishment of the Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) and the formation of communication structures in government departments
· Communications exist to add value to the business of the Department by systematically employing integrated communication systems to build relationships of trust and knowledge between the Department and all its publics
Functions
In the Department of Public Works, communications exists to provide professional communication services and other products to the Ministry and the Management
Communications & Marketing delivers the following key functions:
· Marketing and Public Relations activities including advertising and community outreach events
· Media Relations and publicity management
· Internal Communications & Mobilization
· Programme specific communications of which EPWP is an example
· Intergovernmental communications involving other spheres of government and public entities
3. The reasons are not known to the current Minister
QUESTION 3040
3040. Mr J H Steenhuisen (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department's Disability Policy Guideline has established a monitoring and evaluation system for assessing the accessibility of the Government's (a) owned, (b) leased and (c) occupied buildings for persons with disabilities; if not, why not; if so, (i) which buildings and government departments do not yet comply with accessibility requirements for (aa) wheelchair-bound, (bb) visually impaired and (cc) hearing impaired persons and (ii) what actions are being taken to rectify accessibility constraints for persons with disabilities? NW3525E
Reply:
(a) Audits are conducted by relevant stakeholders within the Department to assess buildings for compliance and user departments are also required to indicate the accessibility of buildings in the User Asset Management Plans (UAMPs). The Department of Public Works (DPW) ensures that accessibility measures are included in the construction of new buildings and that existing State-owned buildings are prioritised for the installation of facilities for people with disabilities. The accessibility measures implemented in buildings include accessible routes, ramps, toilet facilities, parking facilities, signage and lift compliance, etc.
(b) The assessment of buildings to determine compliance is also done in leased buildings by DPW and the accessibility of such buildings should also be indicated by the user departments in the UAMPs. Landlords are required to carry out necessary modifications to make existing leased buildings compliant. The requirement for buildings to be accessible is included in the procurement of new leased accommodation.
(c) The assessment of buildings reflected in paragraph (a) and (b) above is also done in occupied buildings to determine compliance. For non-compliant State-owned buildings, DPW executes projects for the installation of facilities for people with disabilities in such buildings. With regards to leased buildings, landlords are required to undertake necessary modifications to ensure that such accommodation is compliant.
(i) A total number of 48 buildings has been identified asnon-compliant. The assessment of buildings is done on an ongoing basis and any new non-compliant buildings to be identified will be prioritised for the installation of facilities for people with disabilities.
(ii) Non- compliant State-owned buildings have been prioritised for the implementation of accessibility measures in the 2012/13 and landlords are also required to make leased buildings compliant.
QUESTION 3030 14 OCTOBER 2011
3030. Mr M Mnqasela (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(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 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) 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 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 (aa) decision and (bb) 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? NW3514E
Furnished Name: ANC Youth League.
REPLY
1. Neither the department nor the entities were approached.
2. Falls away
3. Falls away
4. Falls away
QUESTION 2948 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
2948. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department is taking any steps with regard to the deteriorating state of the infrastructure in harbours; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3420E
REPLY
Currently the Department of Public Works have initiated nineteen (19) projects, relating to the repairs and maintenance of Harbour infrastructure within the Western Cape Area, stretching from Lambert's Bay Harbour, situated on the West coast to Still Bay Harbour, situated on the East coast of the Cape. A total of eleven, of the twelve harbours are been catered for. The work includes the repairs and maintenance to the buildings, civil infrastructure, mechanical slipways, cranes and electrical installations within each harbour area.
Nine (9) projects, relating to these harbours are in the construction phase, while the remaining ten (10) are currently being adjudicated and it is anticipated that all projects would be in the construction phase by the end of October 2011.
The most important projects within these harbours, which affect the fishing industry mostly, are the mechanical slipways. They have a major impact on the local fishing communities if the installation is not fully operational the community is financially affected. The department have already repaired three (3) of the seven (7) slipways. Another two (2) slipways are under construction, while the projects of the remainder two (2) are in the recommendation stage.
QUESTION 2947 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
2947. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether the Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA), Act 19 of 2007, is now being fully implemented; if not, why not; if so, what has been achieved with regard to the Act in each year since it has been promulgated? NW3419E
REPLY
Yes, GIAMA is being implemented throughout national and provincial spheres of government.
2008 Achievements
The immovable asset management planning guidelines were developed and finalized. The guidelines are known as the user and custodian asset management plans.
2009 Achievements
Government Immovable Asset Management Act, 2007 (GIAMA) came into operation for national departments on 30 April 2009 and first set of draft user asset management plans were developed.
2010 Achievements
GIAMA came into operation for provincial departments on 01 April 2010. The process of aligning Infrastructure Delivery Improvement Programme (IDIP) with GIAMA was finalized.
The immovable asset register guidelines were developed and finalized.
QUESTION 2946 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
2946. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department has completed (a) its review of the State Land Disposal Act, Act 48 of 1961, and (b) the drafting of its Disposal Policy with a view to embracing the social needs of the developmental state in order to implement its Immovable Asset Vesting Master Plan so as to rapidly achieve the social objectives of our country; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW3418E
Reply
The State Land Disposal Act, 1961 is jointly administered by the Department of Public Works and the Department of Rural Development & Land Reform. The two Departments are collaborating on the review of the Act.
The Department has developed an Immovable Asset Disposal Policy which is currently under consideration. The objective of the Policy is to provide a framework for the promotion of Government's socio-economic objectives through the effective and efficient disposal of state immovable assets under the custodianship of the Department.
QUESTION 2933
23 SEPTEMBER 2011
2933. Ms A M Dreyer (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) Whether the (a) municipal rates and (b) utilities bills for residential property 49 Blommestein Street, Krugersdorp, Mogale Municipality, is paid up to date; if not, in each case, (i) what is the total amount in arrears, (ii) what amount of interest has accrued and (iii) for what period has payment been outstanding;
(2) whether she has been informed that the rates and taxes for the property were in arrears to an estimated amount of R20 000.00 in 2008; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what steps have been taken to rectify the situation;
(3) whether the property is occupied; if not, why not; if so, (a) who are the tenants, (b) for what purpose is the property leased, (c) what is the rental payable to her department and (d) what are the conditions of use;
(4) whether she has been informed that tenants of the property have illegally connected to the electricity grid through the use of a cable connected to a neighbouring vacant house; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what action has her department taken and (b) criminal charges have been laid;
(5) how does she ensure that ail state properties owned and managed by her are maintained properly in respect of (a) compliance with municipal bylaws and regulations. (b) maintenance, (c) payments of (i) rates and taxes and (ii) utilities and (d) property inspections? NW3404E
REPLY
(1) (a) Rates and taxes have been paid up to date for financial year 2010/11. Invoices for the current financial year are pending, awaiting submission by Mogale City Local Municipality.
(b) The Utilities account has accumulated arrears since the beginning of the lease in June 2008 due to short payments and the current amount owing is R 42,986.73.
It must be noted that the debt for utilities is under the Non Profit Organisation (Ubuntu Project) which signed a lease with the Department in 2008 and expired in 2010.
(2) Rates and taxes were paid in 2008
(3) (a) The property is illegally occupied by the organization called Ubuntu Projects.
(b) The property is not leased to the organisation but application was received from the said organisation for the purpose of sheltering abused woman and their children.
(c) Valuation conducted by Tau Pride Moteko on the 25th of June 2008, showed that the property is valued at R4 500-00 rental per month. The property is dilapidated and vandalized to such an extent that the rental of R4 500-00 per month is not applicable.
(d) The Department Intends to obtain quotations through Supply Chain in order to determine the cost of fixing the property to habitable condition and the rental waiver as soon as the above processes are completed and the lease can be entered into.
(4) (a) An inspection was conducted and discovered that there is no illegal connection of electricity.
(5) (a) When the Department is made aware of the non compliance issues, it takes the necessary corrective measures.
(b) The Leased properties are currently maintained by tenants.
(c) (i) On rates and taxes (See response to paragraph 1)
(ii) Payments of utilities is an agreement between the tenant and respective municipality.
(d) The department inspects property before it gets leased and when the lease expires, however the tenants do contact the department when the need arises. This arrangement is being reviewed; the department is now inspecting all leased properties on regular basis.
QUESTION 2890 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
2890. Mr J H Steenhuisen (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
In respect of (a)(i) the 2009-10 and (ii) 2010-11 financial years and (b) 1 April 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available (i) what is the total amount spent on providing furniture for the offices of (aa) Ministers and (bb) Deputy Ministers, (ii) what is the breakdown of (aa) each item of furniture provided, (bb) the date on which each item was provided, (cc) the cost of each item inclusive of VAT and (dd) the expected life cycle of each item of furniture, (iii) which items were removed from the offices of (aa) Ministers and (bb) Deputy Ministers, (iv) for each item removed (aa) what is the breakdown of (aaa) the date each item was originally installed, (bbb) the original cost of each item inclusive of VAT, (ccc) the date on which each item was removed, (ddd) how each item was disposed of and (eee) the costs incurred during the disposal of each item, (v) how many times was the carpeting replaced in the offices of the (aa) Ministers and (bb) Deputy Ministers and (vi) in each case, what is the cost of the removal and installation of such carpeting? NW3361E
REPLY
(a) (b) For the financial year 2009-2010, the department has spent a total amount of R3,6 million to provide furniture for the offices of both Ministers and Deputy Ministers respectively.
With respect to the financial year 2010-2011, the department has spent a total amount of R 379 933.46 to provide furniture for offices of both Ministers and Deputy Ministers respectively.
With respect to the financial year 2011, the department has spent a total amount of R 590 859, 12 to provide furniture for offices of both Ministers and Deputy Ministers respectively.
The life cycle of the furniture provided to members of executive is five years.
The breakdown of each item of furniture provided is captured in the departmental movable asset register and it is very detailed information to supply with this response. The offices have no carpets but laminated flooring, installation costs are R70 717, 70 for the 2010-11 financial year and R118 060.60 for the 2011 financial year.
QUESTION 2819 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
2819. Mr K P SITHOLE (IFP) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) How many of the properties owned by her department in the City of Johannesburg have been illegally occupied;
(2) whether her department has taken steps to evict these illegal occupiers; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3281E
REPLY
(1) 15.
(2) The State Attorney has been informed and notices of eviction issued.
QUESTION 2804 16 SEPTEMBER 2011
2804. Mr P B Mnguni (COPE) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether, with reference to state-owned buildings, her department invoked the National Infrastructure Maintenance strategy and the National Contractor Development Programme to target investment in this sector in order to benefit small and emerging contractors in particular; if not, why not; if so; what are the relevant details? NW3268E
REPLY
Yes, CIDB is assisting to draft guidelines, norms and standards to effect the National Infrastructure Maintenance Strategy.
The National Contractor Development Programme (NCDP) is a government programme comprising of a partnership between the CIDB, national and provincial public works and other willing stakeholders, in which the participating stakeholders:
· commit their resources to develop previously disadvantaged contractors; and
· align their individual contractor development programmes or initiatives with the principles set out in the NCDP framework, meeting both the objectives of NCDP and their own service delivery objectives.
The objective of the NCDP is to enhance the capacity and promote equity ownership across the different contracting categories and grades, as well as improving skills and performance in the delivery of capital works and maintenance across the public sector.
As you are aware, the NCDP targets developing contractors registered from grade 3 to grade 7 on the CIDB Register of Contractors. The total number of contractors currently participating in the NCDP is 12715. Of the 12715 contractors 1,602 contractors have been identified for training. As at June 2011, projects to the value of R3,366,277,423 (three billion, three hundred and sixty six million, two hundred and seventy seven thousand, four hundred and twenty three Rand) has been allocated to contractor development programmes aligned to the NCDP.
However, it is important to note that the above figures represent lower limits as not all projects are being reported under the NCDP. As my Department moves forward in its expansion of the NCDP, it is my intent to ensure greater co-operation amongst all stakeholder in providing accurate data.
I have however recently requested my department to develop a policy that would see government departments being accommodated in government owned building. Once the policy is finalised and is implemented, I envisage a significant expansion in the number of contractors participating in the NCDP.
QUESTION 2766 16 SEPTEMBER 2011
2766. Adv. A. de w Alberts (FF plus) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) (a) How many lease contracts does her department have with the private sector and (b) what is the amount paid annually to the private sector by her department for the lease of accommodation for State departments (i) in (aa) 2009 and (bb) 2010 and (ii) during the period 1 January 2011 until the latest specified date for which information is available;
(2) (a) how many of the companies that are leasing accommodation to the State are owned by (i) white and (ii) black persons and (b) what is the total amount paid by the State (i) in (aa) 2009 and (bb) 2010 and (ii) during the period 1 January 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available to the companies owned by (aaa) white and (bbb) black persons;
(3) (a) how many lease contracts with companies of white persons which came to an end in terms of the policy that was announced by the former Minister in 2005, were entered into with companies owned by black persons (i) in (aa) 2005, (bb) 2006, (cc) 2007, (dd) 2008, (ee) 2009 and (ff) 2010 and (ii) during the period 1 January 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) what was the financial value of these lease contracts? NW3229E
REPLY
As per the database of the Department, the following is reflected:
1(a) The Department currently has 2908 leases with the private sector.
1(b) The annual amount spent on those leases are as follows:
(i) (aa) 2009- Jan/Dec : R 2,152,420,421.39
(bb) 2010- Jan/Dec : R 2,503,656,369.63
(ii) 2011- Jan/Sept : R 2,306,818,044.97
2(a) White Entities-1202
Black Entities - 647
(b) The total amount paid by the Department is as follows:
(i) (aa) 2009 White- R 692 172 538.52
Black- R 793 809 251.64
(bb) 2010 White- R 946 518 027.66
Black- R 806 090 569.17
(ii) 2011 White- R 709 888 520.75
Black- R 604 567 926.88
(3) No Lease Agreement or "contract" came to an end in terms of the said policy, because of the Lessor being a "white" person. The BEE strategy provides that enterprises with less than 51% black ownership do not qualify for lease periods longer than 2 years. BEE compliant companies, irrespective of race, are granted a lease period of between 3 and 9 year 11 months, depending on their BEE status of between 51% and 100%.
QUESTION 2743 16 SEPTEMBER 2011
2743. The MRS D ROBINSON (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(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 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 her or her Deputy Minister since March 2010? NW3204E
REPLY
(1) (a) There is no preferred service provider.
(b) Falls away
(2) The Department does not have a fixed term contract with car rental companies. The Department however does have a contract in place with a travel company called Travel with Flair which facilitates the car rental reservations on behalf of the department.
(3) (a) Budget Rent a Car / Avis Luxury Car Rental / Woodford Car Rental / EuropCar
(b) The department uses various car hire companies as arranged by the travel company on behalf of the department.
QUESTION 2648 09 SEPTEMBER 2011
2648. Mr L RAMATLAKANE (COPE) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether accommodation that was intended for occupation by members of the SA Police Service is being rented out by the recipients of such accommodation; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3100E
REPLY
The National Department of Public Works allocates accommodation to User Departments in line with their needs. When the accommodation becomes superfluous to the needs of the User Department the property is handed back to NDPW for reallocation to other User Departments.
The User Departments including the SAPS have their own housing policies that guide them on the allocation of accommodation to their officials and User Departments have responsibility to audit and verify the status of accommodation allocated to their members from time to time.
QUESTION 2647 09 SEPTEMBER 2011
2647. Mr L RAMATLAKANE (COPE) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether any expenses were incurred in respect of accommodation for Ministers who were appointed to the Cabinet in 2010 after the reshuffle in the form of (a) hotel accommodation or (b) refurbishment of private or government houses; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3099E
REPLY:
(a) The Department is unable to provide details of expenses incurred in respect of hotel accommodation for Ministers who were appointed to the Cabinet in 2010 after the reshuffle as these costs are normally borne by individual departments in the event their Ministers are affected.
(b)The Department is unable to provide details of expenses incurred in respect of refurbishment of private residences for Ministers who were appointed to the Cabinet in 2010 after the reshuffle as it does not refurbish private residences. However, it provides security measures to a maximum value of R100 000.00 in these circumstances, and this was provided for relevant private residences for Ministers appointed to Cabinet in 2010 after the reshuffle. Most of these stayed in Parliamentary Villages.
An amount of R34 381 266.72 was expended to refurbish state-owned residences for Ministers appointed to Cabinet in 2010 after the reshuffle for both Cape Town and Pretoria respectively.
QUESTION 2646 09 SEPTEMBER 2011
2646. Mr L RAMATLAKANE (COPE) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department has an average rate per city at which it is (a) leasing and (b) hiring buildings; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
REPLY
(a & b) The Department is leasing buildings from private sector at market related rentals. This is determined by other factors such as supply and demand. The Department does make use of professional statistics as contained in the Rode's Report, South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA). These statistics provide an average or guideline on leasing tariff, grading of buildings. Estate Agents and Comparative analysis approaches are also used in cities and towns where the property market is active,
QUESTION 2641 09 SEPTEMBER 2011
2641. Mr P B MNGUNI (COPE) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department (a) is ready to launch or (b) has launched the Operation Bring Back amnesty campaign to encourage people to return properties which had been wrested from the State in the transitional period after the demise of apartheid and which are being occupied unlawfully; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details, in each case? NW3092E
REPLY
(a) & (b) Department will intensify Amnesty Campaign in emphasis to announcement that the Minister made on 21 February 2011 to encourage people to return properties which had been wrested from the State in the transitional period after the demise of apartheid and which are being occupied unlawfully.
QUESTION 2640 09 SEPTEMBER 2011
2640. Mr P B MNGUNI (COPE) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department had utilised the state immovable asset footprint to realise the (a) Government's key national priorities, (b) prescripts of the New Growth Path and (c) promotion of IPAP 2 as she had promised in her budget speech; if not, why not; if so, (i) what are the relevant details and (ii) how has the value of the state's immovable assets been enhanced? NW3091E
REPLY
(a) Government Key National Priorities the Department is responsible for are to release land for human settlement and land reform purposes.
In the financial year 2010/11 the following number of properties approved for disposal
§ Land redistribution 28 properties (6219 hectares)
§ Land restitution 6 properties (107 hectares)
§ Human Settlement 5 properties (1031 hectares)
For 2011/12 financial year, the Department has to date identified and prioritized 26properties measuring 5235.hectares for land reform and human settlement purposes
(c) (ii) The value of state assets is enhanced through Planned Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and Capital Works programmes.
QUESTION 2588 09 SEPTEMBER 2011
2588. Mr J H STEENHUISEN (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) Whether a list of all residential properties which were disposed of by her department in the (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2010-11 financial years will be made available to the public; if not, why not; if so, when;
(2) in respect of each financial year, what (a) was the sale price of each of these properties and (b) process was followed to sell each property;
REPLY
1. No residential properties were disposed in the 2009/10 and 2010/11 financial years.
2. Falls Away
QUESTION 2581 09 SEPTEMBER 2011
2581. Mr K P SITHOLE (IFP) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(a) Which estate agents facilitated the purchase of immovable properties in and around Cape Town for use by Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Directors-General for her department in the (i) 2009-10 and (ii) 2010-11 financial years and (b) what is the breakdown of the fees that were paid to each specified agent in each specified financial year? NW2994E
REPLY
(i) In 2009 – 10 the following Estates Agents facilitated the purchase of immovable properties in and around Cape Town for the Department of Public Works:
Lew Greffen/Sothey's International Realty ( 2 properties)
Vineyard Estates ( 1 property )
Rawson Properties ( 1 property )
Pam Golding Properties (PTY) ltd ( 1 property )
Pam sore Properties ( 1 property
(ii) In 2010 – 11, the following Estate Agents facilitated the purchase of immovable properties in and around Cape Town.
Pam Golding Properties ( PTY) Ltd. ( 28 properties )
Rawson Properties ( 2 properties )
(b) The Department Of Public Works is not responsible for the agent's fees as it is negotiated between the seller and the agent.
QUESTION 2580 09 SEPTEMBER 2011
2580. Mr K P SITHOLE (IFP) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) Whether she has any programmes in place to upgrade buildings owned by her department in the City of Johannesburg; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether her department has finalised plans for the upgrading of hostels; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2993E
REPLY
(1) The Department has Rehabilitation programme in place to ensure that vacant properties under its custodianship are refurbished to be utilized for accommodating User Departments. Vacant office buildings across provinces including buildings in the City of Johannesburg have been prioritized as part of this programme.
(2) The management and custodianship of hostels is within the jurisdiction of Johannesburg Municipality.
QUESTION 2551 09 SEPTEMBER 2011
2551. Dr G W Koornhof (ANC) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
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? NW2762E
Reply:
(a) Yes, most of the state owned buildings occupied by Public Works across Regions and National including certain leased buildings have been retrofitted.
(b) CIDB- In the 2010-11 financial year, infrared heaters were installed in the offices and saves between 30 and 50 percent on heating costs.
CBE- in the 2010-11 financial year, installed centrally controlled air conditioners and lights which switch to energy saving mode after ten minutes if there is no movement in the area. All lights are switched off after hours.
IDT- Is an appointed implementing agent of the energy efficiency programme in three provinces (Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape). It has implemented energy saving light fittings.
ASA- The offices are fitted with energy saving light fittings.
QUESTION 2524 02 SEPTEMBER 2011
2524. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department has fully utilized the R1,4 billion allocated to the improvement of state-owned buildings and infrastructure at the core of service delivery as part of her department's budgetary allocation of R7,8 billion for the 2010-11 financial year; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details NW2944E
REPLY
Yes, the allocation for maintenance in 2010/11 financial year was fully utilized by the Department of Public Works. Table below depicts allocation and expenditure on maintenance of state-owned buildings aimed at improving their condition.
| Item | Allocation | Expenditure | Balance | Expenditure % |
| Planned Maintenance | 2,014,194,981 | 2,014,194,980 | 0 | 100% |
| Unplanned Maintenance | 768,362,573 | 792,813,688 | -24,451,115 | 103% |
| Totals | 2,782,557,554 | 2,807,008,668 |
It should be noted that the allocation was R2, 7billion for maintenance and not R1, 4 billion as indicated in the question above.
QUESTION 2523 02 SEPTEMBER 2011
2523. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department has finalised its operational three-year strategic plan to guarantee (a) the provision of official accommodation for (i) all national departments and (ii) Members of Parliament and (b) construction and property management services to all client departments at national level in order to (i) discharge her department's core responsibility and (ii) give effect to the objectives of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2943E
REPLY
(a) (i) & (ii) The first draft three-year Annual Performance Plan was finalised and submitted to National Treasury and the Presidency, in line with the PFMA prescripts and the new Framework for Strategic Plans (SP) and Annual Performance Plans (APP). The issue of official accommodation is catered for in the APP. The Department of Public Works has access to three budget streams, one of which is Client Capital budget which provides for clients' official accommodation. The Capital Works Implementation Programme (CWIP) and Planned Maintenance Implementation Programme (PMIP) provides for clients accommodation needs. A value proposition document that will address specific individual client needs is being developed. Members of Parliament' accommodation needs are catered for under the Prestige portfolio, through the CWIP for Prestige clients.
(b) (i) The provision of construction and property management services to all user departments is provided for in the CWIP and the Projects and Professional Services, the Inner-city branches and Regional offices, under Programme 2 are responsible for execution of projects for clients.
(ii) The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is discussed under
Programme 3 of the Strategic Plan. Work opportunities are created using the infrastructure budget of DPW and user departments. 2669 Work opportunities have been created using the DPW infrastructure budget.
QUESTION 2522 02 SEPTEMBER 2011
2522. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department has honoured its undertaking given during the Budget Vote in the National Assembly to (a) accelerate service delivery, (b) promote economic growth, (c) stimulate job creation, (d) undertake infrastructure development and (e) achieve the effective management of all State assets; if not, why not, in each case; if so, which of the specified outcomes have been achieved? NW2942E
REPLY
(a) Accelerate Service Delivery
(i) Through enhanced planning, DPW has utilised the GIAMA requirement for its client departments to properly plan their accommodation requirements through the User Asset Management Programmes. User departments have to submit in advance their accommodation requirements aligned to MTEF cycle, so as to give Department of Public Works ample time to plan acquisition.
(i) Through the introduction of more refined Service Level Agreements with client departments
(ii) Through the EPWP at municipal level which provides much-needed public goods and services across its 4 sectors which includes providing access roads, low volume roads, water reticulation, restoration of wetlands, clearing of invasive alien vegetation, community based support to the sick and elderly and early childhood development
(b) Promote Economic Growth
The role of DPW in promoting economic growth can be identified in two key areas (i) The provision of infrastructural development required for economic growth (ii) the creation of employment required for economic growth unskilled and unemployed people who have yet to fully enjoy the benefits of economic development (iii) the provision of training, learnerships and professional mentoring for the skilled labour force required for an employment-led economic growth path (Outcome 5) (iv) stimulation of rural economies through rural infrastructural development.
(c) Stimulate Job Creation
DPW is contributing to the stimulation of job creation through (i) Infrastructure development which provides employment in the construction sector (ii) The EPWP programme whose aim is to reduce poverty through the alleviation and reduction of unemployment through the provision of work opportunities for the unemployed (iii) The recall of built environment professionals and artisans
(d) Undertake Infrastructure Development
Acceleration of Service Delivery
The Department infrastructure program consists of Capital Projects, and Planned Maintenance Projects main objectives is to create optimum office and functional accommodation for National Government Departments. This priority program and mandate enable various Departments to deliver on their mandate of providing government services to the citizens of the Country. Some of the projects concluded are accessibility programs to make government buildings accessible to people with disabilities, completion of Bloemfontein Appeal Court, Completion of SAPS Forensic Laboratory in Cape Town, Completion of Kimberly Prison. For the year 2011/12 the Department will be completing other 250 projects.
The Infrastructure Branch has delivered rural low costs bridges, and currently administering the repair of potholes in Tshwane Metro.
Job Creation
The Department is re-establishing the workshop as the base for Skills Development for Artisans, Trades persons, and capacity building for maintenance of government facilities. These would see the Department recruiting 5200 officials. The appointment of 875 water purification plant operators nation-wide has started in Msinga Region Kwa Zulu Natal with appointment of 130 personnel. The recruitment of Artisans has also started at Durban Regional Office with team expected to resume their responsibilities in January 2012. Through capital and maintenance projects the Department will create job opportunities at 600 active construction sites. This job opportunities translates to an average of 60 000 workers over the duration of the contracts
(e) Achieve the Effective Management of all State Assets
In ensuring that the output on effective management of State assets is achieved, the Department has five programmes that address this output; namely DPW Capital, Planned Maintenance and Rehabilitation programmes, Accessibility programme and Energy Efficiency programme.
QUESTION 2520 02 SEPTEMBER 2011
2520. Mr L Ramatlakane (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether her department has any plan in place for government owned buildings that were partially in use or not in use at all; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) how many buildings are not fully or optimally occupied and (b) what are her department's plans for such buildings? NW2939E
REPLY
(a) The Department has 2500 buildings listed as unutilized due to OHSA non complaint. The list of buildings includes residential properties.
(b) Some of these buildings are currently under the Rehabilitation programme. The Department has prioritised vacant office building across provinces as part of the Rehabilitation programme.
QUESTION 2509 02 SEPTEMBER 2011
2509. Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether (a) her department and (b) entities reporting to it have (i) awarded any tenders and (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? NW2928E
REPLY
Neither the department nor the entities have had any dealings with the companies mentioned.
QUESTION 2479
WRITTEN REPLY
02 SEPTEMBER 2011
Mr. E J Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
What are the specified parameters for her department in terms of (a) price and (b) requirements for accommodation when buying properties to accommodate (i) ministers, (ii) deputy ministers, (iii) speakers and (iv) deputy speakers? , NW2892E
REPLY
(a) The guiding parameter is the official properties within the Ministerial Housing Estates and the property market.
(b) (i)(ii)(iii)(iv) The criteria is that a house should have a minimum four bedrooms, a study, large dining room, double garage and must meet security requirements.
QUESTION 2476 WRITTEN REPLY SEPTEMBER 2011
2476. MR J H STEENHUISEN (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS:
(1) With reference to her reply to question 1395 on 19 August 2011, (a) what was the motivation for buying these properties and (b) for each property purchased, what is the (i) description, (ii) purchase price, (iii) annual charge for municipal rates, (iv) name of the (aa) Minister, (bb) Deputy Minister and (cc) other person to whom each property is allocated, (v) monthly rental in case the property is a secondary residence and (vi) procurement process that was utilised in each case in the acquisition of the property;
(2) For each of the properties, (a) what was the cost for security improvements and (b) (i) what furniture and fittings were provided and (ii) at what cost?
REPLY:
(1) (a) To accommodate newly appointed Executive Members and Members who did not have official accommodation.
(b)
| No. | (i) Description | (ii) Purchase price (separated the purchase price and attorneys fees) | (iii)Annual charge for Municipal rates | (iv) Names of the (aa) Minister, (bb) Deputy Minister and (cc) other person to whom each property is allocated. | Monthly rental | Procurement process that was utilised in each case in the acquisition of the property. |
| 1 | 359 Johan Rissik Drive | R5 400 000.00 + R45 131.00 = R5445 131.00 | R11 787.72 p/m R982.31 | vacant | - | Negotiated Procedure |
| 2 | 375 Lawley Street | R4 700 000.00 + R47 822.00= R4 747 822.00 | R13 359.48 p/m R1113.29 | Deputy Minister of Mining – Mr. Godfrey Oliphant | R745.00 | Negotiated Procedure |
| 3 | 277 Lyra Street | R4 000 000.00 + R33 091.00= R4 033 091.00 | R12 180.72 p/m R1015.06 | Minister of Health – Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi | R905.00 | Negotiated Procedure |
| 4 | 259 Aquila Street | R4 500 000.00 + R46 625.00= R4 546 625.00 | R12 966.60 p/m R1080.55 | Minister of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries – Ms Tina Joemat-Peterson | R905.00 | Negotiated Procedure |
| 5 | 357 Clark Street | R4 500 000.00 + R48 107= R4 548 107.00 | R18 467.52 p/m R1538.96 | Minister of Energy –Ms Dipuo Peters | R905.00 | Negotiated Procedure |
| 6 | 249 Delphinus Street | R5 775 000.00 + R39 200.00= R5 814 200.00 | R24 361.32 p/m R2030.11 | Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises – Mr. Ben Martins | R745.00 | Negotiated Procedure |
| 7 | 270 Delphinus Street | R6 300 000.00 + R51 080.00= R6 351 080.00 | R16 110.00 p/m R1342.50 | Deputy Minister of Higher Education – Ms Hlengiwe Mkhize | R745.00 | Negotiated Procedure |
| 8 | 266 Auriga Street | R6 300 000.00 + R51 080.00= R6 351 080.00 | R36 149.04 p/m R3012.42 | Deputy Minister in the Presidency: Performance Monitoring & Evaluation – Ms Dina Pule | R745.00 | Negotiated Procedure |
| 9 | 262 Milner Street | R6 100 000.00 + R48 800.00= R6 148 800.00 | R20 039.16 p/m R1669.93 | Deputy Minister of Home Affairs – Ms Fatima Chohan | R745.00 | Negotiated Procedure |
| 10 | 285 Julius Jeppe Street | R4 900 000.00 + R41 190.00= R4 941 190.00 | R20 039.16 p/m R1669.93 | Deputy Minister of Defence & Military Veterans – Mr. Thabang Makwetla | R745.00 | Negotiated Procedure |
| 11 | 406 Main Street | R3 600 000.00 + R33 210= R3 633 210.00 | R17 681.64 p/m R1473.47 | House handed over to Property Management unit. | - | Negotiated Procedure |
| 12 | 249 Albert Street | R6 200 000.00 + R45 950= R6 245 950.00 | R26 325.96 p/m R2193.83 | Deputy Minister of Trade & Industry – Ms Elizabeth Thabethe | R745.00 | Negotiated Procedure |
| 13 | 302 Emus Erusmus Street | R3 600 000.00 + R34 780.00= R3 634 780.00 | R15 324.12 p/m R1277.01 | Deputy Minister of Police – Ms Maggie Sotyu | R745.00 | Negotiated Procedure |
| 14 | 321 Rigel Street | R2 900 000.00 + R28 585.00= R2 928 585.00 | R17 681.64 p/m R1473.47 | House handed over to Property Management unit. | - | Negotiated Procedure |
| 15 | 581 Swart Street | R2 400 000.00 + R25 165.00= R2 425 165.00 | R11 787.72 p/m R982.31 | House handed over to Property Management unit. | - | Negotiated Procedure |
2. For each of the properties, (a) what was the cost for security improvements and (b)(i) what furniture and fittings were provided and (ii) at what cost?
| No. | Description | (a) Cost for security improvements | (b) (i) what furniture and fittings were provided | (ii) at what cost |
| 1 | 359 Johan Rissik Drive | R1 386 888.04 Boundary walls, electric fence, cameras, alarms, electronic security installations, installation of movable guard house & intercom. | Domestic furniture, curtains & kitchen and laundry appliances. Electrical Services-Upgrading of standby generator. Renovations–Painting & skirting | R480 037.00(Furniture) R271 655.80 (Electrical) R 85 690.56 (Renovations) |
| 2 | 375 Lawley Street | R181 307.14 Electric fence, cameras, alarms, electronic security installations, installation of movable guard house & intercom. | Domestic furniture, curtains & kitchen and laundry appliances. Renovation - Painting, refitting of cupboards, plumbing works, alpine doors & installation of laminated flooring. Mechanical – Installation of air conditioners. | R211 331.36(Furniture) R236 844.05(Curtains) R29 749.29(Appliances) R541 835.99 (Renovations) R9 791.00 (Mechanical) |
| 3 | 277 Lyra Street | R399 320.62 Electric fence, cameras, alarms, electronic security installations, installation of movable guard house, gate motor & intercom. | Domestic furniture, curtains & kitchen and laundry appliances. Renovations–Painting, gas cages, timber staircase, mirror sliding doors, waterproofing, clean gutters and sky lights & plumbing works. Mechanical - Installation of air conditioners. | R251 729.24(Furniture) R200168.36(Curtains) R29 749.29(Appliances) R555,998.00 (Renovations) R 72 905.28 (Mechanical) |
| 4 | 259 Aquila Street | R155 226.61 Security-Cameras, alarms, electronic security installations, installation of movable guard house & intercom | Domestic furniture, curtains & kitchen and laundry appliances. Renovations–Painting, waterproofing, Installation of carpet & plumbing works. | R697 836.90 (Furniture & curtains) R29 749.29(Appliances) R 304 241.90 (Renovations) |
| 5 | 357 Clark Street | R155 093.23 Security - Cameras, electronic security installations, installation of movable guard house, garage roller wheels & intercom. | Domestic furniture, curtains & kitchen and laundry appliances. Renovations –Painting & plumbing works | R266 786.36(Furniture) R29 749.29(Appliances) R253 925.73 (Renovations) |
| 6 | 249 Delphinus Street | R449 611.92 Security- Electric fence, cameras, electronic security installations, installations of movable guard house, intercom) | Domestic furniture, curtains & kitchen and laundry appliances. Renovations – Painting, Tiling, Skirting, concrete channel, install geysers, fix cupboards, shelving. Mechanical – Installation of air conditioners. | R769 459.59(Furniture) R52 863.95(Appliances) R139 999.99(Curtains) R100 455.95 (Renovations) R88 827.00 (Mechanical) |
| 7 | 270 Delphinus Street | R1 225 337. 47 Security- Building of new guard house, trellidoors, cameras, intercom & alarms | Renovations – Painting, fixing cupboards, protective roofing paint, install laminated flooring, paving & garage doors. Mechanical – Installation of air conditioners. | R384 565.64 (Renovations) R88 040.96 (Mechanical) |
| 8 | 266 Auriga Street | R 849 849.79 | In the process of purchasing domestic furniture, curtains & kitchen and laundry appliances. Renovations –Painting, Bathroom accessories, skirting, laminated flooring, refitting of cupboards, Service of aluminium doors and windows, balustrades and timber decking. Mechanical– Installation of air conditioners. | R1 225 497.62 (Renovations) R93 956.80 (Mechanical) |
| 9 | 262 Milner Street | R 941 486.62 | In the process of purchasing curtains. Renovations - Painting, plumbing works. Mechanical – Installation of air conditioners. | R329 625.21 (Renovations) R112 623.84 (Mechanical) |
| 10 | 285 Julius Jeppe Street | R 964 428.16 Security - Building of new guard house, trellidoors, cameras & electric fence. | Domestic furniture, curtains & kitchen and laundry appliances. Renovations – Painting, refitting of cupboards, blinds, bathroom fittings, carpet, wendy house, service aluminium windows and doors, awnings, shelving and bar stools, leather handles, wall paper. Mechanical – Installation of air conditioners. | R696 420.65(Furniture) R52 863.95(Appliances) R77 504.04(Curtains) R833 458.93 (Renovations) R141 127.75 (Mechanical) |
| 11 | 406 Main Street | None | None | None |
| 12 | 249 Albert Street | R567 243.13 | Domestic furniture, curtains & kitchen and laundry appliances. Renovations- Painting, skirting, drawer hob. Mechanical – installation of air conditioners. | R344 997.32 (Furniture) R27 213.77 (Appliances) R86 754.00 (Curtains) R134 756.68 (Renovations) R50 036.28 (Mechanical) |
| 13 | 302 Emus Erusmus Street | R 566 783.36 Security - Electric fence, cameras, alarms, electronic security installations, installation of movable guard house & intercom. | Renovations– Laminated flooring, painting, refitting cupboards, service aluminium windows, brick sealing, carpet installation, water channel. Mechanical – Installation of air conditioners. | R671 834.86 (Renovations) R87 120.00 (Mechanical) |
| 14 | 321 Rigel Street | None | None | None |
| 15 | 581 Swart Street | R617 909.27 Security- Electric fence, cameras, alarms, trellidoors & intercom. | Renovations – Painting, laminated flooring & waterproofing. Mechanical – installation of air conditioners. | R224 546.65 (Renovations) R14 913.00 (Mechanical) |
QUESTION 2471 (Written Reply) 02 SEPTEMBER 2011
Mr J H Steenhuisen (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
With reference to the Amnesty Call Centre for tracing unaccounted for state properties, (a) on which date did it become operational (b) where is it located, (c) what are its operating hours, (d) how many calls have been (i) received and (ii) processed since it has been established and (e) what has been the total cost of the contact centre as at the latest specified date for which information is available? NW2883E
Reply:
(a) Amnesty Call Centre became operational on 01 March 2011.
(b) Amnesty Call Centre is located at Public Works House, Cnr Bosman and Church Streets, Pretoria.
(c) Operating hours is from 07h00 to 16h00. Morning and Evening shifts until 22h00 would be implemented subject to the frequency of calls from the public.
(d) (i) & (ii) Minister announced an Amnesty Call on 21 February 2011, but the public has not actively responded to the call.
(e) Call Centre Operators were appointed at level 7 on six months renewable contract.
QUESTION 2418 02 SEPTEMBER 2011
2418. Mr D C Ross (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
What amount was (a) claimed by and (b) paid to (i) her and (ii) her deputy minister for subsistence and travel in each month in the 2010-11 financial year? NW2813E
REPLY
With respect to the Minister, no claims were made. The Deputy Minister made claims totalling R 68 098.38 in the previous financial year. These claims are being processed by the Department.
QUESTION 2407 02 SEPTEMBER 2011
2407. Mr M W RABOTAPI (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
Whether the houses for the former Ministers of the former Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei (TBVC) are being fully utilized; if not, why not, if so, (a) who are the occupants, (b) for what purpose are they being utilized and (c) what is the monthly rental? NW2798E
Reply
Transkei
The Department of Housing and Local Government transferred Erf 912/R to the Municipality on 29 January 1999 vide endorsement 285/1999 for housing development purposes in terms of the delegation. The property has therefore been under the custodianship of the King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality.
The National Department of Public Works is renting office space for 9 User Departments in these premises paying a total rental of R1, 6 million per month. The premises being leased is optimally utilized.
Bophuthatswana
The property is under the custodianship of the North West Province.
Venda
Property is under the custodianship of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.
Ciskei
The properties are under the custodianship of the Eastern Cape Provincial Administration.
QUESTION 2406 02 SEPTEMBER 2011
2406. Mr M W RABOTAPI (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
How many contractors on average are being graded annually in grades 1 to 9 with regard to the status of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading of emerging contractors? NW2797E
REPLY
Table 1
| GRADE | Number .of Active Registrations with PE Status-All Classes of Work | Number of active registrations with PE Status-General Building Only |
| 1 | 96, 233 | 54, 348 |
| 2 | 3,853 | 1,802 |
| 3 | 1,308 | 545 |
| 4 | 1,799 | 780 |
| 5 | 1,476 | 503 |
| 6 | 1,053 | 445 |
| 7 | 303 | 138 |
| 8 | 81 | 40 |
| 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Total | 106, 116 | 58, 607 |
The cidb contractor grading designation includes reflecting the status of contractors as Potentially Emerging (PE). The PE status is awarded to enterprises that are at least 50% owned by Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI's) who have management and control in the company. The PE status is not automatic; contractors apply to be registered with the PE status.
The number of contractors registered with the PE status is included in table 1 above. Registration is valid for a three year period. Contractors are also required to perform an annual update of particulars with the cidb. This is not applicable at the entry Grade 1 level where only the three-year renewal is required.
It must also be noted that Table 1 indicates the total number of registrations. Contractors may be registered across various registration classes of work e.g. CE: Civil Engineering and GB: General Building. In order to assist with more meaningful analysis both the numbers of registrations in all classes of work, and then just the numbers of registrations in the General Building class of work are provided.
QUESTION 2337 26 AUGUST 2011
2337 Mr J J van der Linde (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(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 entities reporting to her has a policy that provide for such funding; if so,
(3) whether (a) her department and (b) any of the specified entities reporting to her (i) agreed to the request and (ii) made financial contributions to the said political organisation; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (aa) who approved the request, (bb) on what grounds was the decision made, (cc) from which budget was it agreed to pay the contribution, (dd) what amount was paid, (ee) who made the decision to provide the specified funds to the said political organisation and (ff) how is this (aaa) decision and (bbb) amount justified? NW2713E
REPLY
Neither the department nor the entities were approached by the political organisation mentioned.
QUESTION 2234 19 August 2011
2234. Mrs M R Shinn (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) Whether (a) she, (b) her 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 her, her 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? NW2609E
Reply
1. a. No, a credit card has not been issued to the Minister
b. Yes, Deputy Minister
c. Yes, Former Director – General
d. Yes, Former Minister
b. Credit card for the Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu
i) Henrietta Bogopane Zulu
ii) Deputy Minister
iii) The Deputy Minister's credit limit is R7 500.00
iv) R 8,292.05
v)
| MONTH | AMOUNT |
| October 2010 | |
| November 2010 | R9,539.80 |
| December 2010 | R5,191.34 |
| January 2011 | R1,881.16 |
| February 2011 | R0.00 |
| March 2011 | R0.00 |
| April 2011 | R0.00 |
| May 2011 | R0.00 |
| June 2011 | R0.00 |
| July 2011 | R0.00 |
vi) Due to the frequency of entertainment required by the position.
vii) Entertainment expenses may be incurred for breakfast, luncheon or dinner meetings held with colleagues, foreign delegations and or individuals outside or in the public sector.
c. Credit card for the former Director – General Siviwe Dongwana
i) Siviwe Dongwana
ii) Director - General
iii) The credit limit was R5 000.00
iv) R 0
v) The card was never used and only the card fees were processed.
vi) Due to the frequency of entertainment required by the position
vii) Entertainment expenses may be incurred for breakfast, luncheon or dinner meetings held with colleagues, foreign delegations and or individuals outside or in the public sector
d. Credit card for the former Minister Geoff Doidge
i) Geoff Doidge
ii) Minister
iii) The credit limit was R10, 000.00
iv) R 0
v) The card was never used and only the card fees were processed.
vi) Due to the frequency of entertainment required by the position.
vii) Entertainment expenses may be incurred for breakfast, luncheon or dinner meetings held with colleagues, foreign delegations and or individuals outside or in the public sector
2. Yes, one of the credit cards exceeded the limit
a. The credit card issued to the Deputy Minister
b. Due to the delay in the certification of the Diners receipts, the payment was made late to Diners Club.
3. No, the matter is being attended to and once the relevant invoices are received the outstanding amount will be processed. The relevant staff in the Deputy Minister's office has been given training and workshoped on the checking and processing of the credit card expenses for the Deputy Minister.
QUESTION 2128 (WRITTEN REPLY) DATE: 12 AUGUST 2011
2128. Mrs J D Kilian (Cope) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) Whether she had requested a formal handover meeting and/or report from her predecessor when she assumed her duties as Minister of Public Works; if not, why not; if so, when;
(2) when was she informed of the leases for the SA Police Service on which the Public Protector has reported;
(3) whether she initiated any steps to inquire about the compliance of the specified leases with the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, and other legislative prescripts; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(4) what (a)(i)(aa) are the names and (bb) were the positions of the departmental officials who have been (aaa) dismissed and (bbb) charged in disciplinary hearings since she assumed her duties and (ii) are the relevant details in each case, (b) was the cost to her department of officials who have been suspended with full pay since she assumed her duties and (c) legal costs has her department incurred in respect of (i) disciplinary and (ii) other industrial action since she assumed her duties? NW2403E
REPLY
(1-3) This part of the question is relevant to my predecessor.
4. (aa it is not desirable to disclose the names of officials dismissed, the matter is still regarded sub-judice till such time that appeals and other litigation processes are finalized
(bb) the positions of employees dismissed ranges from various occupational classification or categories e.g. management administrative support, craft and related trade workers (artisans) ,general workers ,inspectors of apprentices and works and etc.
(bbb) Other 3 officials were charged with misconduct but were not dismissed
(ii) Details in each cases ranges from theft, misuse of state vehicle, tender irregularities, misrepresentation, poor work performance, sexual harassment and etc.
(b) R 1281 273, 46
(i) Estimated at R 1 178485.80
(ii) None