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QUESTION NO. 3854

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41-2011)

"Mr RAP Trollip (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

(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?

(NW4645E)

REPLY:

1. All outstanding parliamentary questions will be responded to prior to the

parliamentary questions lapse in accordance with Rule 316 of the National Assembly.

2. It is the policy of this Ministry to submit to the mechanism of parliamentary questions

as a measure of constitutional accountability to the National Assembly

QUESTION NO. 3822-2011

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41-2011)

"Mr TW Coetzee (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

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?

REPLY:

No, the only persons who have driven and are driving our official blue light fitted vehicles are the appointed protectors.

QUESTION NO. 3483-2011

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 11 NOVEMEBR 2011

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 3483-2011.

'Mr P Ntshiqela (Cope) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

Whether his department has put any mechanisms in place to ensure that the services that have not been delivered in the 2010-11 financial year are delivered in the 2011-12 financial year, if not, what is the position in this regard; if so what mechanisms?

REPLY

Yes, my Department has put mechanisms in place to ensure that the services that have not been delivered during the 2010-11 financial year are delivered in the 2011-12 financial year. The 2011-14 Strategic Plan, the 2011-14 Annual Performance Plans and the 2012 Operational Plans include services that were not delivered during 2010-11

QUESTION NO 3345

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 OCTOBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 35-2011)

"Mr P Ntshiqela (COPE) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

(a)How many audits of the existing bilateral cultural agreements have been conducted by his department in the 2010/2011 financial year and (b) what (i) are the findings of the audits and (ii) action has been taken by his department to deal with these findings?"

REPLY:

(a) None. The review of cultural agreements was intended to be undertaken in the 2010/2011 financial year, however, due to resource constraints it was not done. The review of cultural agreements will be conducted in the 201212013 financial year.

QUESTION 3297

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: INTERNAL QUESTION

PAPER NO 28·10·2011

Question 3297 Dr C P Mulder (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

Whether his department has (a) entered into any agreements or contracts with a

certain company (Fever Tree) or (b) received services from his company since the

2006·07 financial year; if so, (i) what was the (aa) nature and (bb) cost of the (aaa)

agreement or contract and (bbb) services in each case?

REPLY:

No, the Department never entered into any agreements or contracts with Fever Tree

nor has the Department received any services from this company

QUESTION No. 3247-2011

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 OCTOBER 2011:

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 33-2011

"Mr P Ntshiqela (COPE) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

Whether his department had outsourced any essential activities in the (a) 2009-10

and (b) 2010-11 financial years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i)

what activities and in each case and (ii)(aa) what were the reasons and (bb) what

were the benefits?

NW3862E

REPLY:

(a) 2009/10

Yes

(b) 2010/11

Yes

(i) Information Technology Services

Network Administration services - to assist with the maintenance and

improvement of the Department's network infrastructure and servers.

Security Services

24 hour security services for Departmental employees.

Internal Audit Services

Assessing of the Department's internal control systems.

(ii)(aa) Information Technology Services

Due to the lack of internal skills and capacity within the unit as well expertise that

was required, the services were outsourced.

Security Services

Lack of adequate full time staff to adequately prevent theft and losses in the

Department as well as safeguarding of all the Assets.

Internal Audit

Lack of capacity in Internal Audit Unit to comply the full spectrum of Internal Audit

requirements.

(bb)lnformation Technology Services

Upgrade, improvement and stabilisation of the Department's Information

Technology infrastructure and timely resolution of computer problems

experienced by users.

Security Services

Enhancement of control measures and Accountability in the Department.

Internal Audit

Ensures compliance ~o the Public Finance Management Act through the auditing

of internal control measures.

QUESTION NO. 3217

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.33-2011 DATED 21 OCTOBER 2011

"Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

1. Which entities have failed to submit their quarterly reports in the (a) 200910

and (b) 2010-11 financial years;

2. Whether any action has been taken in this regards; if not, why not, in each

case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?

NW3828E

REPLY:

1. No entities failed to submit their quarterly reports to the DAC in the 2009/10 and

as well as in the 2010/11 financial years.

2. Not applicable as no entities failed to submit their quarterly reports to the DAC in

the specified financial years.

QUESTION NO 3132·2011

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: INTERNAL QUESTION

PAPER NO 542·2011

"Mr P Ntshiqela (COPE) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

Whether he has put any mechanisms in place to pursue the vision of Freedom Park to be a leading national and international icon of humanity and freedom; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

REPLY:

In April 2009, the Minister of Arts and Culture declared Freedom Park a cultural institution as per the Cultural Institutions Act. The Minister immediately appointed a council to oversee and to pursue the vision of Freedom Park to be a leading national and international icon of humanity and freedom. To ensure that this vision is realised, the Ministry appointed Task Team that conducted induction workshops which were attended by both the council and the management of Freedom Park. These workshops were aimed at assisting the new institution to craft a shared vision with the Ministry.

The Ministry resolved that December 16, the Day of Reconciliation be commemorated on Freedom Park so that the Park realizes it mandate which is to promote reconciliation, social cohesion and nation building.

Once fully operational with the museum opened, Freedom Park as national icon is expected to play an anchoring role in the development of the Liberation Heritage Route, project which aims to connect the sites that narrates the stories of the liberation history of South Africa, the Continent and the World. Currently, the Freedom Park has exhibitions that depict the role played by both South African and International Icons in the fight against colonialism and apartheid.

These exhibitions are displayed in the Gallery of Leaders and also through the Wall of remembrance. The Ministry has encouraged Freedom Park to foster partnerships with the Continent by not only building the knowledge base on the struggle for freedom that Africans have endured, but also provides a platform to promote such knowledge internationally

QUESTION NO 3055

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE QUESTION PAPER: 14 OCTOBER 2011:

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 31-2011

"Mrs D Robinson(DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture":

(1) Whether (a) he, (b) the Deputy Minister and (c) any senior officials of his

department intended 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 specific 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 been spent on the trip and (b)is the (i) description

and (ii) detailed breakdown of the amount that will be spent or have been

spent on (aa) accommodation, (bb)travel and (cc)subsistence costs?

NW3577E

REPLY:

1. Yes, I visited New Zealand during the 2011 Rugby World Cup Tournament at the

invitation of our Deputy President, and was accompanied by three officials from

my department, namely, Mr Mbada advisor to Ministry, Mr Mthimkhulu, Director:

Media Liaisons and Ms Ndebele-Koka Director: Multimedia and Films. I had

bilateral meeting with my counterpart, Minister Christopher Sinlayson and also

signed a Film Co-production Treaty with New Zealand.

2. My expenses were all paid by the Government of New Zealand. The bUdget for

the three DAC senior officials who accompanied me is from DAC, breakdown

below:

ITEM EXPENSE

Flight Tickets R 174579.00

Accommodation x 3 x 4days R 37104.39

Daily allowance x3x4day R 16971.00

Ground Transportation R424.00

TOTAL SPENT R 229 078.00

QUESTION No. 3012-2011
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 14 OCTOBER 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER No. 31-2011
"Mrs A 8teyn (OA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

1. Whether (a) his department and (b) any entity reporting to him was approached by a certain political organization (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) 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 organization without being approached for such financial contributions; if so, in each case, (i) what amount will be contributed, (i1) 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) 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?

REPLY:


1. (a) The Department was not approached by any political organization to make contributions to its 66th birthday celebrations.
(b) To the best of the Department's knowledge, none of the entities reporting to the Department have been approached by any political organization to make contributions to its 66th birthday celebrations.

Based on the response above, part 2, 3 and 4 (a &b) of the question falls off

QUESTION NO. 2974-2011
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 22
SEPTEMBER 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER No. 30-2011
"Mr. P Ntshqela (COPE) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

Whether his department has any policy in place to employ contract employees into permanent posts in order to deal with the skills shortage in his department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

REPLY

The Department has a policy on Recruitment and Selection that regulates the appointment of staff 1 filling of posts; both on a permanent and contract basis.

This policy is in line with the provisions of the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations

QUESTION 2896
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N0.1929: 2011-07-19: COMPANIES WHO FAILED FOR EACH CONTRACT, TENDER AND OR FINANCIAL TRANSACTION

(1). Whether her 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 if said entity or person, (ii) 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 her 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 her department engage the specified company or person despite previous conduct?

REPLY:

(1) The Department has not placed any companies on the List of Restricted Suppliers, currently the department verifies the status of recommended bidders with National Treasury before any order is placed.

(2) Not applicable

(3) The Department verifies the status of recommended bidders including their director(s)/trustees and shareholders on the Database of Restricted Suppliers at National Treasury to confirm that no recommended bidders or any of their directors/trustees are listed as companies or persons that are prohibited from doing business with the public sector.

QUESTION NO 2882
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 22 SEPTEMBER 201 1 :
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 30 - 2011
"Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

Whether the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has completed the assessment of all the conditions of buildings and sites that are used or held by his department regarding compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993; if not; why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

REPLY:

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) completed the assessment of the conditions of buildings and sites that are used or held by the department regarding compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

QUESTION 2774-2011

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 SEPTEMBER

2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER No. 29-2011

"Mr P Ntshiqela (Cope) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

(1) (a) How many public-funded procurement cards does his department have

and (b) what amount in total was spent on each in the 2009-10 financial year;

(2) whether his department has any monitoring system in place to check the

spending on the cards; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW3237E

REPLY:

(1) (a) One procurement card, mainly for the procurement of Travel and

Subsistence expenditure.

(b) The total spend for 2009-10 financial year was R36 270 033.16.

(2) The reconciled account is checked by Internal Control and the Chief Financial

Officer authorizes the payment of the cards, therefore the Chief Financial Officer

takes note of the spending and can address any overspending as needed.

QUESTION NO 2773
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 SEPTEMBER
2011 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 29-2011)

Mr P Ntshiqela (Cope) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

Whether the department has put programmes in place to promote the use of indigenous languages in all spheres of government; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

REPLY:

Section 6(4) of the Constitution provides as follows: '...the national government and provincial governments, by legislative and other measures, must regulate and monitor their use of official languages. Without detracting from the provisions of subsection (2) which speaks to the recognition of the historically diminished use and status of the indigenous languages of the people of South Africa, all official languages must enjoy parity of esteem and must be treated equitably.

Therefore, the Department has implemented various programmes and projects that have in fact given effect to the development of the linguistic diversity of our country as a resource in empowering all South Africans fully in order for them to participate actively in their country's social, political and economic life as the institutional infrastructure required for the successful implementation of the National Language Policy Framework for the advancement of multilingualism.

The National Language Service (NLS) of the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) together with the National Language Forum (NLF) members of which are both provincial and local government language structures have implemented, inter alia, the following:

  • Completion of the draft bill to establish a South African Language Practitioners' Council which will professionalize and regulate language practice
    • Finalisation of the South African Languages Bill (SALB): Cabinet approved the SALB in June and Parliament has it for consideration. The Bill's enactment will compel all government structures to enforce implementation of the National Language Policy Framework (NLPF 2003) encouraging respect for language rights and giving impetus to the establishment of language structures dedicated to language issues in all government spheres.
    • Provision of translation and editing service in all the South African official and foreign languages.
    • Production and coordination of terminologies in various technical domains and continue to disseminate term lists to education sector and government departments working in languages Development and promotion of human language technologies (HLT) to facilitate and support communication through technology
    • Facilitation of capacity building for language practice in government departments as a strategic response to the Cabinet decision of July 2007 for government departments to set up language units
    • Coordination and financing of capacity building programmes for language practice through a bursary scheme. Universities are providing linguistic training
    • Promotion of literature development

    These programmes constitute implementation of the NLPF with respect to the use of indigenous languages as well as English and Afrikaans for the promotion of multilingualism as provided by Section 6(2) of the Constitution which states that all official languages must enjoy parity of esteem and must be treated equitably.

    QUESTION 2725
    FOR WRITTEN REPLY
    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 SEPTEMBER 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 29-2011
    "Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (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?

    REPLY:

    (1) (a) The Department does not have a preferred car hire service provider, but makes use of the main car hire companies.

    (b) No specific service provider, the mentioned companies are used on the basis of availability of service.

    (2) No the Department does not have a fixed contract with any specified service provider. The Department makes use of five car hire companies on the basis of availability of service.

    (3) (a) Avis and Budget were the two car hire companies which were used by Minister Mashatile.

    (b) These companies were the only companies which could assist with the vehicle required by Minister at the relevant time.

    (a) Avis was the only car hire company which was used by Deputy Minister Phaahla.

    (b) Avis was the only company which could assist with the vehicle required by Deputy Minister at the relevant time.

    QUESTION NO. 2608-2011
    FOR WRITTEN REPLY
    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 09 SEPTEMBER
    2011 : INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 28-201 1
    "Dr. A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    1. Whether his department has conducted a preservation needs assessment and risk analysis for the National Archives; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

    2. whether the report is available; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

    3. whether the National Archives has developed an audit instrument to assist with the monitoring and compliance in organs of the state regarding records management; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3023E

    REPLY

    1. The National Archives has recently embarked on a pilot Preservation Condition Survey of its collections. This is the first time that such a survey has been conducted. The findings of the survey will be used for planning the survey for the entire National Archives holding which include paper records and films, video and sound collections,"." Since this is the first time such a survey is being conducted, there is a need to broaden it to not only look at the condition of the collections, but also to update all information about the collections. This will include extent, location and gaps (if any) in the collections. The pilot survey which is half way complete, will be finalized before the end of the current financial year. It is envisaged that the institution-wide survey will be conducted in the next MTEF, if resources permit.

    2. No, the current survey report is not yet ready as work is in progress. However, information can be provided when needed from the documentation being developed as part of the survey process.

    Preservation developed a questionnaire with inputs from Records Management to be used for inspection in government record offices as a way of measuring their records-keeping practices. This questionnaire is designed to assist in evaluating the physical storage of records as part of the overall records management inspection. (see attached).

    3. Yes, an audit instrument to assist with the monitoring and compliance in organs of the state regarding records management was developed. It is contained in the publication "The Records Management Policy Manual" as Annexure 25: Records Management Performance Criteria, on page 223. The publication is published on the Website of the National Archives and Records Services of SA at http://www.national.archives.gov.za/ . The publication is also available in paper format on request at the National Archives and Records Services of SA, 24 Hamilton Street, ARCADIA, PRETORIA or Private Bag X236, PRETORIA, 0001.

    QUESTION 2558-2011
    FOR WRITTEN REPLY
    DATE OF PUBLICATION 9 SEPTEMBER 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 28-2011 :

    "Mr A M Figlan (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"


    Whether (a) his department or (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, (cccc) financial transactions and (ddd) what was the name of the companies who failed for each tender, contract, or financial transaction that was awarded?

    REPLY

    According to our records, the Department of Arts and Culture has never had any dealings with any of the said companies in each specified financial year since 2005-06.

    The same applies to entities reporting to us, they indicated that they have never had any dealings with any of the said companies in the said period.

    QUESTION NO 2482

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 02 SEPTEMBER

    2011 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27-2011)

    Prof. A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    With regard to the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), what (a) is the breakdown of the Iegal cost incurred regarding the dismissed CEO Ms Nkosi, (b) are the details of the law firms usedand (c) is the total amount paid for these legal costs?

    REPLY

    QUESTION No. 2377
    FOR WRITTEN REPLY
    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 SEPTEMBER
    2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 27-2011
    "Dr G W Koornhof (ANC) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"


    Whether (a) his department and (b) the entities reporting to him 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? NW2759E

    REPLY:

    (a). The Department has implemented energy saving practices or devices in the building it occupies despite this being a leased property. We are mindful that when leaving the building all lights have been switched off. Staff members are issued with regular reminders to turn off lights and any other electrical equipments when vacating their offices or not using the said rooms.

    (b). Information received from our entities is that they have implemented energy saving practices and or devices in the buildings they either own or rent. They make use of energy-saving bulbs, switch off all lights and electrical appliances when out of office and replaced old bulbs with energy-saving ones.

    QUESTION 2321-2011
    FOR WRITTEN REPLY
    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 AUGUST 2011:
    INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 26-2011

    "Mr A M Figlan (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    1. Whether (a) his department and (b) any entity reporting to him was approached by a certain political organization (ANC) 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) his department and (b) any entity reporting to him has a policy that provide such funding; if so,

    3. whether (a) his department and (b) any specified entity reporting to him has (i) agreed to the request or (ii) made financial contributions to the said political organization in the absence of such an approach for funding; if not, why not, in each case; if so, in each case (aa) who approved the request,(bb) on what grounds was the decision made, (cc) from which budget was it (aaa) agreed to pay the contribution or (bbb) paid, (dd) what amount was paid, (ee) who made the decision to provide the specified funds to the said political organization and, (ff) how is this (aaa) decision and (bbb) amount justified? NW2697E

    REPLY:

    1. Neither the Department nor its entities have been approached by any political organisation to contribute to its centenary celebrations.

    2. The Department and its entities do not have a policy that provides for funding contributions for political parties for their centenary celebrations.

    However the DAC provides funding for its entities to carry out any of the responsibilities as per their legislative mandate.

    3. The Department and its entities have not received any request, and as such have not made any financial contributions to the said political organization for their centenary celebrations.

    QUESTION NO. 2216-201 1
    FOR WRITTEN REPLY
    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2011-08-19
    (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N0.25-2011)
    "Mr. DT Lee (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (I) "Whether, since April 2010 up to the most recent date for which information is currently available (a) the Minister, (b) the Deputy Minister, (c) any specified officials and, (d), any other persons have been issued with a government or official credit card; if so, what are the relevant details for the 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 breakdown in respect each specified (aa) item and (bb) cost of such item bought on said 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 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 limits; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details? NW2591E

    REPLY:

    The Minister, Deputy Minister and Director-General have been issued with government credit cards to be used for emergency purposes where necessary.

    These cards are issued in line with a cabinet decision, which states "where necessary, a corporate credit card may be obtained in the name of the individual only with the express approval of the Director-General or relevant Accounting Officer".

    These may be issued as a method of payment for official expenses and the department must and do ensure that these are settled within the prescripts of Treasury Regulations.

    1. Details of official credit card holders are as follows:

    Minister - Ms LM Xingwana

    Credit limit R 50,000.00

    Deputy Minister - SP Mashatile

    Credit limit R 50,000.00

    Director General - TP Wakashe/DG1s Office

    Credit limit R 20.000.00

    2. The Department has not received the Credit Card statements for the August 2011 month, hence cannot confirm or deny if any credit card has exceeded the limit.

    3. Permission can be given by the Accounting Officer to exceed the limit and therefore where permission has been granted there is no need for any action to be taken.

    QUESTION NO. 1942

    Mr MJ Ellis (DA) to ask the Minister of Human

    Settlements:

    (a) How many (i) international flights and (ii) domestic flights were undertaken by (aa) him and (bb) his deputy minister using (aaa) military aircraft, (bbb) chartered aircraft or (ccc) commercial aircraft during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available,

    (b) What class did he and his deputy minister travel in each case and

    (c) What amount did his department spend with regard to each specified flight?

    REPLY

    (aa) Minister Sexwale

    (i)How many International flights: 0

    (ii)How many Domestic flights: 68

    (aaa)Using Military aircraft: 0

    (bbb) Using Chartered aircraft: 2 See (i) - (iii)

    (ccc) Using Commercial aircraft: 68

    (b) What class: 26 x Bus, 42 x Eco, 02 x Chart

    (c) What amount: R 342 304.00

    (i) A helicopter flight to the Free State, Harrismith to deal with potentially violent situation at Tshiane Township on the 13th July 2011.

    (ii) A helicopter flight to North West Province on the 24 August 2010 to handover houses in Coligny.

    (iii) Minister travelled to Angola and Equatorial Guinea in his own jet aircraft at zero cost to the State.

    (bb) Flight details regarding the Deputy Minister will be provided as soon as they have been collated.

    QUESTION 1898

    FOR WRITTEN

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 JULY 2011

    INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.20-2011

    "Mr. A P van der Westhuizen (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    (1) Whether he has employed a ministerial special advisor; if so

    a) What are the duties of the advisor;

    b) At which post level was the appointment made;

    c) What is the salary level of the advisor;

    d) What is the duration of the employment contract entered into with the advisor; and

    e) Why was it necessary to appoint this advisor?

    REPLY:

    1. Yes. A National Cabinet Minister may appoint two (2) special advisors.

    (a). The appointment of special advisors to the executive authorities is regulated by section 12A of the Public Service Act, 1994 and the dispensation approved by the National Cabinet in terms of section 12A. The advisors acts in an advisory capacity and have been appointed as special advisors in terms of the Public Service Act section 12A(1)

    • To advise the Executive Authority on the exercise or performance of the Executive Authority's powers and duties;

    • To advise the Executive Authority on the development of policy that will promote the department's objectives; or

    • To perform such other tasks as may be appropriate in respect of the Executive Authority's powers and duties.

    (b). The Cabinet approved dispensation for the appointment and remuneration of special advisors sets out the different compensation levels that are applicable to special advisors. In determining compensation level for a special advisor the individual's level of expertise and stature in the particular field are taken into account. The Dispensation provides for the following four different levels of compensation in order to accommodate different levels of expertise:-

    (1) Compensation level (i) (Director level in public service)

    (i). Enjoys noticeable national recognition as a competent expert.

    (ii).Complexity advice to be rendered comparable to that given by a Director (SMS Grade A) in the Public Service.

    (2) Compensation level (ii) (Chief Director level in the public service)

    (i) Enjoys recognition as a competent expert at a national level

    (ii) Complexity of advice to be rendered comparable to that given by a Chief Director (SMS Grade B) in the Public Service

    (3) Compensation level (iii) (Deputy Director General level in public service)

    (i) Enjoys recognition as a competent expert at national and to some degree at international level;

    (ii) Complexity of advice to be rendered comparable to that given by a Deputy Director-General (SMS Grade C) in the Public Service.

    (4) Compensation level (iv)(Director-General level in public service)

    (i) Enjoys recognition as a competent expert at national and international level;

    (ii) To appoint and retain persons with very high level skills and or skills

    (iii) Complexity of advice to be rendered comparable to that given by a Director-General (SMS Grade D) in the Public Service.

    (c). The advisors are compensated according to Compensation level (iii) Deputy Director-Generals as stated above because they enjoy recognition as competent experts at national and to some degree at international level.

    (d).The duration of the contract has been agreed upon between the special advisor and the Executive Authority. Regardless of the contract period, the contract will terminate at the end of the month following the month that the Executive Authority vacates office for any reason. Their contracts are effective from 1 November 2010 linked to the term of the Minister.

    (e). To advise and perform other tasks for the Executive Authority (as provided for in section 12A of the Public Service Act) with respect to his portfolio, in the individuals area of expertise.

    QUESTION NO: 1695

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.18-2011: 24 JUNE 2011

    "Mr J F Smalle (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (1) What is the detailed expenditure breakdown for the Ministry sub­programme under Programme 1: Administration in the (a) 2007-08, (b) 2008-09, (c) 2009-10 and (d) 2010-11 financial years;

    (2) (a) what was the actual budget increase each year, expressed as a percentage, for funds allocated to this sub-programme and (b) how is the increase for each specified financial year justified?

    NW1909E

    REPLY

    (1) See Annexure A.

    (2) (a) 2007/2008: 6.5% increase

    2008/2009: 4.5% increase

    2009/2010: 3.3% increase

    2010/2011: 10% increase

    (b) Normal inflation increases.

    QUESTION NO 1686

    FOR ORAL REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24JUNE 2011:

    INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 18-2011

    " Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts & Culture"

    (1) Whether any relatives of the former Minister of Arts and Culture were

    appointed in the department during her tenure; if so, in what position was each specified person appointed;

    (2) whether the prescribed appointment processes had been followed in each case; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

    (3) whether each specified person (a) met the requisite minimum require-

    ments and (b) had the requisite qualifications for the position in which he or she was appointed; if not, why was he or she appointed in each case; if so, what qualifications in each case?

    NW1900E

    REPLY:

    (1) The Department is not aware of any relatives of the former Minister of Arts and Culture being appointed in the Department during the farmer Minister's tenure.

    (2) Refer to 1 above

    (3) Refer to 1 above

    QUESTION NO 1624

    MR J F SMALLE (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE:

    (1) Whether the Cuban National Ballet School (CNBS) will perform in South Africa in 2012; if so; (a) when and (b) what will be the nature of their performances;

    (2) Whether the CNBS have been invited by (a) his Department or (b) any entity reporting to it; if so (i) which entity and (ii) why were they invited by the entity?

    REPLY:

    (1) The Department is aware of a private (sector) initiative to have the Cuban National Ballet School perform in South Africa in 2012. The Department is however not involved in this initiative and the Department is not aware of (a) when the performances will take place or (b) the nature thereof.

    (2) The CNBS has not been invited by (a) the Department of Arts and Culture, or (b) any entity reporting to it.

    QUESTION 1597

    Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    (1) Whether the National Heritage Council and all its committees have been appointed; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;

    (2) whether the council and its committees are all fully functional; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;

    (3) whether the National Heritage Council maintains a database of national heritage sites that are in private ownership; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?NW1799E

    NW1799E

    REPL Y:

    1) No, the National Heritage Council has not yet been appointed. However, I have appointed a selection panel in accordance with the regulations for the appointment of the National Heritage Council to assist me with appointment of the council.

    2) No, the process of appointing the council has not been finalized.

    3) No, the National inventory of National Heritage sites is maintained by the South African Heritage Resources Agency.

    QUESTION NO: 1513

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.15-2011:10 JUNE 2011.

    "ADV A DE W ALBERTS (FF PLUS) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (1) How many (a) Africa, (b) Coloured, (c) Indian and (d) Whites person are currently employed at the Public Institutions that report to him in terms of schedules 1 to 3D of the Public Management Act, Act 1 of 1999?

    NW1677E

    REPLY


    Summary of Totals as per Annexure attached

    African

    1163

    Coloured

    411

    Indian

    46

    White

    429

    Total

    2049

    Department of Arts and Culture

    PUBLIC ENTITIES STAFF DEMOGRAPHICS as at 31 March 2011

    NAME OF INSTITUTION

    AFRICAN

    COLOURED

    INDIAN

    WHITE

    TOTAL PER

    INSTITUTION

    1

    Afrlkaanse Taal Museum

    -

    18

    -

    6

    24

    2

    Artscape

    17

    73

    2

    15

    107

    3

    SASA

    2

    2

    -

    3

    7

    4

    SLiNDSA

    20

    7

    1

    20

    48

    5

    Dilsono Museums of Soulh Africa

    158

    1

    1

    59

    219

    6

    Freedom Park Trust

    80

    7

    4

    10

    101

    7

    Iziko Museum of Cape Town

    69

    126

    5

    53

    253

    8

    8 Kwazulu-Natal Museum

    41

    -

    6

    15

    62

    9

    Luthuli Museum

    12

    1

    -

    3

    16

    10

    Markel Theatre Foundation

    40

    -

    1

    8

    49

    11

    MsunduzlNoortrekker Museum

    30

    1

    3

    4

    38

    12

    National Arts Council

    25·

    -

    -

    1

    26

    13

    Nalional Enolish Literary Museum

    4

    2

    -

    19

    25

    14

    National Film and Video Foundatron

    23

    1

    1

    2

    27

    15

    National Heritage Council

    19

    -

    1

    2

    22

    16

    National Librarv of South Africa

    101

    33

    1

    40

    175

    17

    Natronal Museum

    55

    4

    1

    58

    118

    18

    Nelson Mandela Museum

    22

    -

    -

    -

    22

    19

    Performino Arts Council of the Free Stale

    84

    18

    -

    13

    105

    20

    Plavhouse Company

    54

    1

    14

    17

    86

    21

    Robben Island Museum

    132

    72

    3

    15

    222

    22

    SA Ubrarv for the Blrnd

    14

    17

    -

    13

    44

    23

    South African Herilaoe Resources Agency

    48

    23

    1

    8

    80

    24

    South African Slate Theatre

    85

    9

    -

    21

    115

    25

    War Museum of the Boer Republics

    12

    -

    -

    15

    27

    26

    William Humphrevs Art Gallery

    4

    3

    1

    9

    17

    27

    Windybrow Centre for the Arts

    12

    2

    -

    -

    14

    TOTAL

    1,163

    411

    46

    429

    2,049

    QUESTION 1456

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 3JUNE 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER No. 14.2011

    "Mr I M Ollis (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (1) (a) On how many occasions since 1 March 2010 did his office hire a vehicle to transport (i) him and (ii) the Deputy Minister and (b) In each case, (i) what was the cost of hiring the vehicle, (ii) for what reason was the vehicle hired, (iii) for how many days, (iv) what (aa) make and (bb) model of the vehicle was hired and (v) what total distance was travelled?

    REPLY:

    See Annexure A

    15

    Minister L Xingwana

    R3443.32

    Official car In for repairs

    2

    Merc E200 .

    389 km

    R13 844.22

    Mandela Day

    4

    Merc E200

    1704 km

    R11 782.68

    Event in Durban

    2

    Merc E300

    538 km

    R3291.00

    Event In East London

    1

    Merc L350

    160 km

    R10094.04

    Busi Mhlongo's Funeral

    4

    Merc E200

    1722 km

    R6 983.05

    Grahamstown Festival

    2

    Merc E300

    809 km

    R1 001.42

    Meeting at Nelson Mandela

    1

    Mere E300

    100 km

    Museum

    R7 088.95

    Ingquza Hill Massacre

    1

    Merc E200

    1243 km

    Commemoration

    R6756.80

    Official car in for repairs

    2

    Merc E300

    506 km

    R3 055.79

    Unveiling of Sarah Bartman

    2

    Merc E300

    306 km

    R1864.85

    Official car out of the country

    2

    MercC180

    241 km

    R4011.58

    Funeral in Ngqamakwe

    2

    Merc EDES 4

    809 km

    R1 995.79

    Networking Convention of the

    1

    Merc E200

    186 km

    Diaspora

    7

    Minister P Mashatlle

    R5 196.59

    Official vehicle In for repairs

    2

    BMW 5281

    110 km.

    R1106.17

    Magnificent Friday In

    1

    Merc C180

    81 km

    Mpumalanga

    R2 977.99

    Magnificent Fridav In Durban

    2

    Merc C180 CGI

    476 km

    R2 443.86

    Magnificent Friday In

    1

    Merc E300

    71 km

    Bloemfontein

    R4 243.00

    Visit Natal Museum, opening of

    1

    Audi Q5

    322 km

    an exhibition at the Natal

    Museum In Pietermaritzburg

    R1840.25

    MTN Awards in Durban

    1

    Merc EDES 4

    313 km

    3

    Deputy Minister J

    R2 717.00

    Event In East London

    1

    Merc C180

    Transfer

    Phaahla

    R4847.25

    Meeting in Bloemfontein

    2

    Mere E300

    121 km

    R17517.84

    Official Duties, attending the

    2

    Bra V Tou Areg 5

    825 km

    Ugandan President's visit to

    lsandlwana during his state visit

    to South Africa

    QUESTION 1447

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    "Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (a) On what grounds was the tender for project management of the restoration work at the Windybrow Theatre in Johannesburg awarded to a certain information technology (IT) company (name furnished) and (b) what is the total value of the tender awarded to the said company?

    NW1613E

    REPLY

    (a) The tender for the project management of the restoration work at the

    Windybrow Theatre was awarded to the Cyberia Group, an IT company that also provides services in Strategy & Business Architecture, Development and Optimisation of Processes, Business Integration, Programme Management, Project Management, and Cost Engineering. The company was awarded the tender based on the following:

    1. Functionality

  • Understanding of the Windybrow requirements
  • Detailed and innovative proposal covering all aspects of Heritage Site Restoration and Refurbishment
  • Understanding of the legislative and regulatory requirements embedded in Heritage Site Restoration and Refurbishment
  • Far sighted vision in the research of Heritage Sites
  • Met all the requirements of the scope of work
  • Excellent module for contract management
    1. Programme management governance
    2. Quality assurance
    3. Supply chain management
    4. Procurement
    5. Service level agreement
    • Commitment to the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP)
    • Fulfilled practical reporting requirements

    2. Price

    • Scored the highest points for price
    • Best financial modules
    • Detailed line item pricing structure

    3. References

    • Extensive database of references
    • Not blacklisted on National Treasury List of defaulters
    • Positive reference test

    4. Site inspection

    Site inspection revealed credible business environment with no symptoms of fly- by-night.

    (b) The total value of the tender was R 3 401 636.

    QUESTION NO 1446

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 03 JUNE 2011

    (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14-2011)

    Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    (1) Whether Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pan South African language Board (PanSALB) is still suspended with full pay; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, why has the matter not been resolved;

    (2) What (a) has the total legal cost of the matter between PanSALB and the said person been up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) amount in total has been paid as remuneration to the said person since she has been suspended.

    NW1612E

    REPLY:

    PanSALB's response is as follows:

    1. Following a disciplinary hearing conducted on 08 June 2011. Ms Nkosi was found guilty on 24 June 2011 where the Chairperson of the enquiry recommended that she be dismissed. The Board endorsed the recommendation and dismissed her on 29 June 2011.

    2. (a) As of 30 June 2011, the legal costs between PanSALB and the dismissed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stands at R5,471,828.57m (see attached document for break down). It can put on record that PanSALB was responsible for its account and Ms Nkosi was liable for hers. The total remuneration paid to her since her suspension on 20 February 2009 to the day of her dismal is R, 896 205, 62. The only costs that PanSALB paid to her lawyers was R26,305.13 which the Labour Court awarded after PanSALB tried unsuccessfully to stop her salary in December 2009.

    QUESTIONN0: 1423

    FORWRITTENREPLY

    DATEOFPUBLICATIONINTHEINTERNALQUESTIONPAPERNO. 14-2011: 03 JUNE2011

    " Mr P Ntshiqela(Cope)toasktheMinisterofArtsandCulture''


    (1) Whether his department has resolved to recover the unauthorised expenditure amounts of (a) R26 million and (b) R16 million related to the Soccer World Cup investigation as published in the recent report by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) if not, why not, if so; what are the relevant details.

    (2) Whether anyone has been convicted in this regard; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

    (3) Whether he will make a statement on the matter?

    NW1586E

    REPLY


    The 42 Million in question is part of the funds allocated to the DAC for the 2010 FIFA World Cup cultural programme and activities.

    The funds were however redirected and spent on programmes and activities that were not related to 2010 FIFA World Cup.

    The Department has declared this amount as unauthorised expenditure in the 2010/11 Annual Financial Statement.

    The Department has also appointed the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to determine whether there was any corruption involved by any official or service providers in the spending of these funds.

    We are currently awaiting the report of the SIU. Should anyone be found to have acted in a corrupt manner, punitive measures will be instituted.

    The Minister will issue a public statement once this process is concluded.

    QUESTION NO. 1402

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 27 MAY 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 13-2011

    Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    (1) How many funding applications for special projects has the National

    Arts Council (a) received and (b) granted in the 2010-11 financial year?

    (2) What is the (a) budgeted and (b) actual amount that was allocated by the National Arts Council for such projects in the 2010-11 financial year?

    (3) Whether the specified funding to special projects in the 2010-11 financial year had been .subjected to financial audit; if not, why not; if so, (a) when was the audit conducted and (b) by whom?

    (4) Whether any irregularities were found; if so, what are the relevant details?

    (NW1570E)

    REPLY:

    (1) (a) The NAC has not made any call for special projects in 2010/2011

    Financial year and therefore did not received any applications for special projects.

    (b) The NAC identified flagship projects which contributes towards the growth of the sector and impact on social and economic development. In this regard 26 flagship projects were supported.

    (2) (a) The budget of R15 944 140 was allocated to the flagship projects.

    (b) The actual amount which was disbursed from this allocation was

    R14 944 140.

    (3) The MOU signed with each organization specified that at the completion of the project, a full report must be accompanied by audited financial statements.

    (a) During the submissions of the final reports each organization submitted a comprehensive project report and audited financial statement;

    (b) The project reports submitted along with audited financial statements were audited by registered Chattered Accountants as these organizations utilized its own stipulated auditors.

    (4) No, there were no irregularities found on the seven (7) projects that have already submitted their final reports together with their audited financial statements. The other outstanding projects are still in the process of being audited.

    QUESTION NO. 1261

    DATEDF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION . PAPER: 15 APRil 2011 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 11-2011)

    "Mr J F Smalle DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    (1) (a) How many libraries ,have been (i) upgraded and (ii) built in each province (aa) in (aaa) 2008, (bbb) 2009 and (ccc) 2010 and (bb) during the period 1 January 2011 up to the, latest'specified date for which information is available and (b)what is the location; .

    (2) whether all of these libraries offer internet access to members of the public; if not, (a) why not and (b) what plans are in place to equip all public libraries with internet facilities?"

    (NW1407E)

    REPLY:

    The National Department of Arts and Culture liaises closely with the various Provincial library services regarding the utilisation of conditional grants for revitalising community libraries. The community library conditional grant was allocated since 2007, therefore no new infrastructure projects had been planned in advance for 2007/2008.

    It has to be noted that some provinces use their own equitable share budgets to build infrastructure which is not reflected in the reply.

    The following responses were received from the various Heads of the Provincial Library Services regarding the upgrading and building of libraries in their respective Provinces since 2008 and the availability of internet facilities at these libraries:-

    (1 )(a) (i) . (ii)

    Province

    Upgraded libraries

    Newly built libraries

    2007/08

    2008/ 09

    2009/ 10

    2010/11

    2007/08

    2008/09

    2009/ 10

    2010/ 11

    Eastern Cape

    16

    17

    30

    6

    0

    0

    0

    a

    0

    Free State

    0

    0

    3

    6

    0

    0

    0

    0

    Gauteng

    12

    0

    0

    4

    0

    1

    2

    3

    KwaZulu Natal

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    Limpopo

    0

    0

    10

    0

    0

    0

    0

    3

    Mpumalanga

    8

    6

    0

    3

    0

    3

    4

    1

    North West

    14

    5

    0

    7

    0

    0

    0

    0

    Northern Cape

    0

    0

    0

    25

    0

    0

    1

    2

    Western Cap'e

    0

    1

    0

    5

    0

    0

    0

    1

    TOTAL

    50

    29

    43

    56

    0

    4

    7

    10

    (1 )(b) Location: See Annexure A as attached.

    (2) Not all of these libraries offer internet access at present. (a) Not enough funding is available to lay cabling for all libraries simultaneously. (b) The various Provincial library services are prioritising and scheduling the cabling and connectivity to internet facilities, with the aim to provide internet access to all community libraries

    QUESTION 1033

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    "Dr A Lotreit (DA) to ask the minister of arts and culture"

    1. Whether all (a) property, (b) business and (c) equipments of a certain company (name furnished) have been transferred to a special purpose entity; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details?
    2. whether his department has taken any steps to assist the National Arts council to retrieve rental revenue owed to them by the board of the said company; if not, why not, what are the relevant details;
    3. Whether the situation has been resolved; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
    4. Whether the said company has been a profitable venture since it was purchased by his department and the National Arts Council has acting as conduit; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

    NW1151E

    REPL Y:

    1. The Downtown Music Hub project was initiated following a request by the then Minister of Arts and Culture, Dr Pallo Jordan, that the Department make strategic investment into music recording facilities in order to lower the barriers for accessing recording facilities run by major international music recording companies in the commercial music. As a response to the request, the DAC purchased the Downtown Studios which is situated in Johannesburg. Downtown was owned by Gallo Records, a subsidiary of Avusa - previously known as Johnnie Communication.

    The studio was purchased in 2008 with the vision of developing the place into a state-of-the-art local content music production hub that will produce high quality content for the market place. Given the history of the studio, it was felt important to also consider developing the hub into a music heritage centre, among others, but more so to develop it to be run by the sector independent of government control, this investment to the music sector should be used as an instrument to support economic empowerment in particular empowerment of the previously disadvantaged independent music creators and producers.

    The above mentioned plan and strategy allows consideration of Black Economic Empowerment and Broad based empowerment as government policy and thus inviting strategic Black Economic investors. A special attention will be given to addressing issues of the second economy in the music business. Downtown Music Hub will be one way of promoting and encouraging local investment in the local music sector.

    The Downtown project was initiated through the Culture Promotion Act which gives the Minister of Arts and Culture special powers and authority, inter alia, to acquire, develop and maintain movable and immovable property; establish, launch or finance any organization or project whose objects are likely to have an impact throughout the country; provide such other services as are necessary or expedient, or subsidize or finance the provision of services by any person. The Minister may delegate any power conferred upon him by this Act to an officer in the department administered by him and the delegation of this powers shall not prevent the exercise of the relevant power by the Minister himself. The Act further states that any expenditure incurred by virtue of the provisions shall be defrayed out of moneys appropriated by Parliament for the purpose.

    By law the DAC is restricted to directly own property and business of this nature and as such the National Arts Council (NAC) acted as a conduit for the transaction and the property and the business would be transferred to the SPE - Downtown Music Hub as soon as all administrative measures are addressed. Though the SPE is established, the Hub is still under the management of the National Arts Council and a transfer will be done as soon as the Minister has finalised administrative issues - which include approval of

    the deeds of transfer and finalisation of a memorandum of understanding between the DAC and the Downtown Music Hub.

    2. At the time of the purchase, and because the SPE had not been formed, the NAC entered into an agreement with the former owner, Gallo records in terms of which Gallo would continue to manage the business and this included collection of rentals, payment of employees and creditors etc. This was the status quo up until January 2010 when Gallo terminated the agreement with the NAC. Despite this, however, Gallo was still collecting rentals and other monies from the business and forwarded all proceedings to the NAC.

    After the SPE was formed and it opened a bank account, the tenants deposited monies into the SPE's account. It must be highlighted however that the rates are extremely low. In anticipation of transfer, the Downtown Music Hub has however communicated with the tenants informing them that there will be a transfer and that they will have to enter into new agreements which will stipulate terms.

    3. Downtown Music Hub as a project is still at its infancy and its growth and development should be underpinned by national goals of empowerment in order to ensure that we achieve the intended results.

    4. Downtown Music Hub can not be expected to be a profitable venture until certain pillars of the venture have been built and or maximized. The Board has just finished developing a business plan and with support from the Department, the Board is in the processes of soliciting partnership for investment in the business of the hub. The first phase of the plan will include - upgrading of the existing studio and refurbishment of the building and developing a business venture which will address among others - content production and distribution.

    5. The second phase will focus on upgrading the business to become a sustainable production centre, while the third phase will entail full operation of the business entity.

    QUESTION NO.1 000-2011

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 MARCH 2011 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.8 - 2011

    Mr P Ntshiqela (Cope) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    Whether his department had achieved complete success during the period 1 June 2009 to 31 December 2010 in obtaining full and properly completed records from all organs of state in order to fulfil its archiving obligation; jf not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

    NW1118E

    Reply

    The transfer of records to the National Archives and Records Service has only been allowed in exceptional circumstances due to an acute shortage of space. In terms of Section 11 (2)(c) of the Archives Act no 43 of 1996 as amended, the National Archivist may defer the transfer of any public record.

    The National Archives started in 2002 with a feasibility study to obtain adequate facilities for the National Archives. Due to shortage of funds the project was put on hold. The project is currently being resuscitated and a Public Private Partnership project plan is being drafted to acquire a new building for the National Archives and Records Service.

    QUESTION NO 999-2011

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 MARCH 2011:

    INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.8-2011

    Mr P Ntshiqela (Cope) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    Whether Freedom Park is now fully completed and fully operational: if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

    NW1115E

    REPLY:

    No, Freedom Park is not yet fully completed and fully operational.

    In terms of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and strategic plan that was approved by the Council of Freedom Park and submitted to the Department of Arts and Culture on the 17 February 2011, completion of all elements in the Park has been earmarked for the 2012-2013 financial year. Once completed, the Park will comprise of the following key elements

  • Isivivane
  • S'Khumbuto
  • IIhapo
  • Administrative Building
  • Nursery
  • Vhuwaelo
  • Mveledso
  • Installed exhibitions and Artworks
  • QUESTION NO. 864

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER", 11 MARCH 2011:

    INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 06-2011

    "Mr. P Ntshiqela (Cope) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture",

    Whether his department is cooperating with the Department of Tourism to promote tourism centred on arts and culture in order to vitalise local economic growth, create jobs and attract revenue, especially in rural areas; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details?

    NW941 E

    REPLY:

    Yes, the Department of Arts and Culture is cooperating with the Department of Tourism to promote tourism centred on arts and culture. In 2010, the Minister of Arts and Culture and Tourism attended the Bi-Iateral meeting and agreed to work together with the intention of establishing a partnership. The two departments have drafted a MoU which will be signed by the Accounting Officers of the two departments.

    The MoU will focus on the following areas of cooperation:

    i. Cooperation in the Development of the Culture and Heritage Strategy

    ii. Cooperation in the positioning of cultural festivals and events to boost domestic and international tourism

    iii. Improvement, packaging and marketing national, provincial and local heritage sites

    IV. Integration of creative industries at the Indaba

    v. Integration of culture and heritage in the Tourism mainstream

    vi. Positioning of films and documentaries to tell the South African story

    Both the Department of Arts and Culture and National Department of Tourism

    organised a consultative workshop on developing "Culture and Heritage Tourism Strategy for South Africa" in November 2010. Subsequent to the consultative workshop, the Department made a presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Tourism in March 2011.

    The Department of Arts and Culture will coordinate an internal Task Team which develop a national strategy to implement the areas of cooperation with the Department of Tourism during this financial year.

    QUESTION 863

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    "Mr P Ntshiqela (cope) to ask the minister of arts and culture"

    Whether, as a result of the massive investment by his department in arranging for crafters to exhibit at international fairs, large volume exports of South African crafts are now occurring on a continuous basis, year on year, if not why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

    NW940E

    REPL Y:

    South African crafts have witnessed an interesting and development thrust in attempting to find new market opportunities. To that extent, my Department has been invited to a range of craft market platforms to exhibit and showcase South African crafts.

    Some of those platforms include the Art Mundi Handicraft Fair which is held annually in Sao Paulo, Brazil, participation in 2007 and 2008, the 2nd Pan African Cultural Festival held in Algiers, Algeria in 2009, the Arts and Craft Connection Exhibition held in Buenos Aires in Brazil; the Shanghai Expo 2010, and recently we participated in the 3m Edition of the Festival of Black Arts in Senegal, December 2010

    .

    The Department's motivation for participation in various fairs is not always economic in nature, for example, the participation in an exhibition such as the 3rd Festival of Black Arts during the month of December 2010 in Senegal was celebratory in nature and economic spin offs were coincidental.

    It would therefore, be a bit of an exaggeration to describe the participation of South African crafters at these fairs as large volume export. Our approach has been to provide export market access, export market intelligence and information gathering, thus exposing South African crafters to buyers and audience as customers and consumers of unique South African quality.

    The new impetus within the Department is to reposition the creative industries with a view of enhancing their potential for job creation and economic development, which includes measures to ensure proper linkages with the Department of Trade and Industry (OTI). To work systematically in order to access strategic and viable markets for South African crafts. Secondly the strategy includes putting mechanisms in place to capture the data to measure the return on investment from participation in the various local and international platforms to promote South African crafts.

    The new focus on skills development is aimed at capacitating creative industries' practitioners with the necessary know-how, to take advantage of market opportunities provided through government support, to engage systematically and sustainably with viable markets.

    The strategy also includes providing the necessary business financial and non financial support to ensure that small business in the craft sector and the creative industries in general are enabled to service available markets for their products.

    We are now looking at taking decisive action to address the area of data capturing to ensure that the creative industries in general and the craft sector in particularly have the latest quality data to ensure proper analysis and planning.

    QUESTION NO. 862

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 11 March 2011 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 6-2011)

    "Mr P Ntshiqela (COPE) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    1. Whether his department has undertaken any negotiations with major retailers and wholesales to make the South African flag available nationwide at an affordable price to encourage all citizens to own one; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

    (NW939E)

    REPL Y:

    No, the Department of Arts and Culture has not had any formal negotiations with major retailers and wholesalers, but has encouraged retailers to make the South African flag available nationwide at an affordable price.

    The DAC has in the past encouraged flag manufactures to try to make flags more accessible by distributing them through more accessible commercial distribution channel.

    In 2009, as part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup mass mobilization campaign the DAC was part of the National Communication Partnership with the International Marketing Council (IMC), Government Communication and Information Services (GCIS), South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and Proudly South African. This partnership publicly encouraged businesses to Fly the Flag by buying flag for their staff complement, clients and visibly displaying flags at their premises. One of the benefits of this campaign was that major retailers and wholesalers got interested in distributing flags as the campaign gained momentum.

    One major retailer (Pick 'n, Pay) called the DAC with a keen interest to distribute flags for

    the Department. This would have involved the government purchasing and handing over

    the flags to Pick and' Pay for distribution., This arrangement was unsuitable because government is in business of selling flags but on promoting the flags.

    The stock that DAC had was meant for mass mobilisation. The campaign that was undertaken' by the DAC and partners was successful in making the flag a desired product to Consumers and an attractive market offering to major retailers and wholesalers. This successful campaign in 2010 Ied to major retailers and wholesalers starting to stock the South African Flag.

    The flag stores in the major airports seem to be constant in their fIag business, as well as the sport shops. The DAC will intensify its mobilization campaign to encourage the retailers to continue selling flags in order to ensure that the 2010 FIFA World Cup, legacy is continued.


    QUESTION NO 844

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 11 MARCH 2011:

    INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 6-2011

    "Dr Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    1. Since 2005, how many (a) staff members of Robben Island Museum have been .(i) suspended and (ii) reinstated after being suspended, (b) disciplinary hearings have been held, (c) cases have appeared before the Commission for Competition, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and (d) labour cases are (i) still pending and (ii) on appeal;

    2. What has been the monetary value of the (a) suspensions, (b) legal cost and (c) rulings against the Robben Island Museum?

    NW917E

    REPLY:

    1. (a)

    (i) 6 staff members have been suspended,

    Mr. Forbes (Senior Manager: Estate),

    Mr. Tungwana (COO)

    Mr. Casterns (Driver),

    Mr Solomons (Ferry Manager) and

    Ms Mali (Ticket Sales Manager)

    Mr Ramoroka (HR Manager)

    (ii) Two staff members were reinstated (Mr Forbes and Ms Mali).

    (b) 26 disciplinary hearings were held.

    (c) 13 cases have appeared before the CCMA.

    (d) (i) 03 cases are pending (Messer. Forbes, Ramoroka and Solomons)

    (ii) No case is on appeal

    2(a) The museum spent R286338, 92 on suspension costs for both Ms Mali and Mr Forbes.

    (b) The museum incurred over R2 million for the legal costs for the following cases (CEO, COO, CFO and Supply Chain Manager)

    (c) 3 rulings against Robben Island Museum (COO, Ticket Sales Manager and the Estates Senior Manager)

    QUESTION NO: 808

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 6-2011:11 MARCH 2011.

    "Mr. I M Olis (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    Whether (a) his Department or (b) any of its affiliated entities have purchased any tickets for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011; if not, why not; if so; (i) what process has been followed to purchase these tickets, (ii) how many tickets have been purchased,(iii) for which matches, (iv) what has been the total cost of these tickets, (v) what are the reasons for purchasing these tickets, (vi) to whom will each of these tickets be allocated and, (vii) on what was the decision for the allocation of these tickets based

    NW879E

    REPL Y:

    (a) No tickets were purchased by the Department.

    (b) No tickets were purchased by any of the Entities.

    QUESTION NO: 668

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4-2011: 7 MARCH 2011.

    "Mr J F Smalle (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (1) With reference to the irregular expenditure of R 8,7 million incurred by the Nelson Mandela Museum( details furnished ), (a) which tenders did not follow the correct Supply Chain Management procedures and (b) what amount has been spent in each case.

    (2) whether any disciplinary action was taken against any official in connection to this failure; if not, why not; if , what action.

    (3) (a) which companies were involved in these tenders and (b) what is the

    name of the chief executive officer of each specified company.

    NW715E

    REPLY

    The non-compliance as raised by the Auditor General is two fold viz.

    1 (a)(i) Transactions amounting to more than R 500 000 which qualify for an invitation for a tender:

    The Nelson Mandela Museum procured services from a Travel Agent for accommodation, flight tickets, Car hire and conference facilities throughout the financial year 2009/10 from one travel agent called Swift Travel and Tours, which happened to be the only Travel agent in Mthatha to provide such a service

    (ii) Transactions falling between R 30 000 and R 500 000 where quotations should be sought and 80/20 preference points evaluation system used to select the most favourable.

    In procuring these services the Nelson Mandela Museum invited and received three quotations from three different suppliers in each case, and chose the favourable in price but did not use the 80/20 preference points evaluation system to choose the one to engage.

    (b)(i) The all inclusive amount paid to Swift Travel and Tours agency amounted to R 4,467 318 for the whole year. This amount is composed of payments to Airline companies for flight tickets, Hotels for accommodation, Catering, conference facilities, and Car hiring companies for car hire. Of the total amount paid only R 317 036 was for the account of the Travel agent. The rest went to companies which provided the services mentioned above.

    (ii) The total amount involved and paid in the transactions falling between R30 0000 and R500 000 category where the point system of evaluation was not used is R 4198511.31

    2(a)(i) No disciplinary action was taken against any official in connection with this as management believed that this resulted from a difference in interpretation of the SCM Frame work provision where the A-G looked at the transaction as payment to Swift Travel and Tours whereas management regarded the payment as intended for various service providers like Airline companies for flight tickets, Hotels for accommodation, Catering and conference facilities, and Car hiring companies for car hire with only R 317 036 meant for the account of the Travel agent.

    The amount was disclosed on Annexure 3 in the 2009/10 Annual financial Statements and condonation has been applied for from the National Treasury through the Governance section of the Department of Arts and Culture

    (ii) No disciplinary action was taken against any official in connection with this as management believed that every other provision of the SCM Frame work was complied with regarding the invitation and receipt of three quotations from three different suppliers in each case, the chosen of which overally complied with the requirements of the Preferential Procurement Policy Frame work Act No. 5 of 2000 and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act No. 53 of 2003 regarding qualification for BBBEE and as previously disadvantaged Individuals, with oversight incurred only on the use of the 80/20 preference point evaluation.

    In cases where the museum needed specialized services and there was only one service provider who could supply the required service, and could not find BBBEE Candidates, on-BBBEE qualifying service providers as well as a Single Supplier Method were used, deviations which were brought to the attention of the CEO (Accounting Officer).

    The amount was disclosed on Annexure 3 in the 2009/10 Annual financial Statements and condonation has been applied for from the National Treasury through the Governance section of the Department of Arts and Culture.

    (3)(a)(i) The Company which was involved in Travel agency transactions was SWIFT TRAVEL AND TOURS.

    (ii) The Companies which were involved in the transactions which fell between R30 000 and R500 000 for which no 80/20 preference point evaluation was done are listed below:

    Name of Company

    Amount

    Africa Contrib Consultina

    269,400.00

    Africa Media Online

    30,284.10

    Aloe Office

    38,917.57

    Avela ConsultinQ

    238,296.95

    Azalea Promotions

    .~_30,780.00

    Bamve Services

    52,545.00

    Biztech Consultina

    85,808.82

    Brendan Copestake

    38,250.00

    Chiodi Family Trust tla Cash 0 Rama

    395,175.84

    Cubcor cc Tradina

    30,267.00

    Daily Dispatch Media

    37,620.00

    Desert Storm

    56,822.15

    Desian Graphix

    146,191.20

    Flat Foot Airconditioners

    264,535.29

    Game Stores

    53,484.08

    Gemprint

    118,406.77

    General Cruisers Tradina

    61,471.00

    Insiqht Office Furniture

    77,955.48

    Joel Computers

    165,006.11

    Marie's Workshop

    39,928.50

    Mbaniwa Tradinq Enterprise

    44,000.00

    Meyers Motors

    100,395.89

    MicrOmega Professional Risk Solutions

    40,110.24

    Mihlali Business Enterprise cc

    131,491.50

    Mihlali Business Enterprises

    109,477.50

    Monarch Trainina (Ptv) Ltd

    119,358.00

    Mthatha Landscapina Works

    191,693.00

    Mtyeku General Construction

    35,917.00

    National Carpets

    ..

    33,776.75

    PZM Creations

    36,654.76

    Sakhele Womens Construction

    158,769.59

    .

    Shirley Naude Training Academy

    98,900.00

    Sure Gullivers Travels

    99,978.00

    Sweet Basil Exhibitions

    91,200.00

    Teleqenex

    103,879.52

    The Book Lounge

    259,337.00

    Uhuru Communications

    47,880.00

    Waltons Stationery

    43,749.64

    Wood heads cc

    34,055.06

    Zenlex TradinQ

    186,742.00

    Total

    4198511.31

    3(b)(i) The Name of the CEO of Swift Travel and Tours is Livingstone T. Thom.

    (ii) The Names of the CEO's of each company in the category of transactions

    falling between R30 000 and R500 000 are as shown below:

    Name of Company

    Amount

    Name of Chief Executive Officer

    Africa Contrib Consulting

    269,400.00

    David Oarsen

    Africa Media Online

    30,284.10

    David Larsen

    Aloe Office

    Avela Consulting

    38,917.57

    Ian Schulein

    Avela Conulting

    238,296.95

    Mzukisi Butchet

    Azalea Promotions

    30,780.00

    Jenny Du Preez

    Bamve Services

    52,545.00

    Pumla Makhohliso

    85,808.82

    -

    Biztech Consultiml

    Peter Mcloughlin

    Brendan Copestake

    38,250.00

    Christopher Till (Director)

    Chiodi Family Trust

    tla

    395,175.84

    Cash 0 Rama

    Y. J. Greenwood

    Cubcor cc Trading

    30,267.00

    Christopher Till (Director)

    37,620.00

    Nkosinathi

    Maramncwa

    (General Manager)

    Desert Storm

    56,822.15

    Mthobeli Mapiliba

    Pierre Gonneau

    Flat Foot Airconditioners

    264,535.29

    Max Mabuti

    Game Stores

    53,484.08

    Richard Fuller

    Gemprint

    118,406.77

    Yvette Booysen

    General Cruisers Trading

    61,471.00

    P. Krwabasini

    Insight Office Furniture

    77,955.48

    To follow as request has been

    Joel Computers

    165,006.11

    V. Shiffu Joseph

    Marie's Workshop

    39,928.50

    Roger Brownlow

    Mbanjwa

    Trading

    Enterprise

    44,000.00

    N.

    M.

    Mlonzi

    100,395.89

    Ndomelele

    Principal)

    Sidlova

    (Dealer

    MicrOmega Professional

    Risk Solutions

    40,110.24

    Gary Streek

    Mihlali

    Business

    131,491.50

    Enterprise cc

    Luyanda Ntantiso

    Mihlali

    Business

    Enterprises

    109,477.50

    Luyanda Ntantiso

    Monach

    Training

    (Pty)

    119,358.00

    Rishi Ramgobin

    Ltd

    191,693.00

    Viwe Rubushe

    Mtyeku

    General

    35,917.00

    Mvuyisi Mtyeku

    Construction

    National Carpets

    33,776.75

    Alex van Breda

    PZM Creations

    36,654.76

    Pilisa Magwentshu

    Sakhele

    Womens

    158,769.59

    Construction

    N. Hoyi

    Shirley N~ude

    Training

    98,900.00

    QUESTION NO 665

    FOR WRITTEN. REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLlCATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 07 March 2011:INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.4-2011 .

    "Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts 'and Culture"

    Whether (a) his department or (b) the South African Heritage Resources Agency has made an effort to assist in the preservation of the 'cultural and architectural heritage of Graaff-Reinet which is under threat by the re-building of Seamans Garage on Erf 3833; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details?

    NVV711E

    REPLY:

    The "Seamans Garage on Erf 3833" is currently regarded as a Grade II heritage site in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, 25, of 1999, the status which was afforded to it under the previous National Monuments Council Act.

    In terms of the transitional provision of the National Heritage Resources Act, all immovable National Monuments shall be provincial heritage sites, provided that the status of the site is assessed in Consultation with SAHRA. A Provincial Heritage Resources Authority, in this caser the Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Resources Authority, (ECPHRA) is responsible for the identification and management of Grade II heritage resources which are deemed to be of provincial competence in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act.

    SAHRA on the other hand, is responsible for the identification and management ofGrade I heritage resources in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Act, and co-ordinate and monitor the management of the national estate in the Republic.

    All permits relating to a Provincial Heritage Resources Site must be directed to the Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Authority (ECPHRA) by virtue of their cultural significance. In the case where certain structures, like the cultural and architectural heritage of Graaff-Reinet is under threat, the ECPHRA should deal with those situations as required by law.

    To address this matter, SAHRA officials met with the Graaff-Reinet Heritage Society and the chairperson of the ECPHRA on 17 February 2011. The meeting was aimed at resolving the issues within Graaff-Reinet.

    As early as 1-2 March, 2011, SAHRA conducted a site inspection 'and subsequently met with the Graaff-Reinet Heritage Society, and adopted a policy on the "Assessment of Provincial Heritage Resources Authorities" to allow SAHRA to assess the capacity of Provincial Heritage Resources Authorities within the, provinces.

    Where a Provincial Heritage Resources Authority, after being assessed by SAHRA, is not competent to perform specific functions required by the Act, SAHRA will perform those functions on behalf of the Provincial Heritage Resources Authority, by entering into an Agency Agreement with the Provincial Heritage' Resources Authority ..

    In order to preserve the cultural and architectural heritage of Graaff-Reinet which is under threat, SAHRA has earmarked the ECPHRA as one of the priority cases as far as its assessment of the Provincial Heritage Resources Authorities are concerned. The SAHRA Council at a Council Meeting held on 19 March 2011 endorsed the provisional protection of Graaff-Reinet which is a grade II heritage, site.

    QUESTION 493

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 FEBRUARY 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER No. 3-2011

    "Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    (1) Whether any safety and security measures against theft of artefacts and art

    collections are being implemented at the various national museums and galleries; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will such measures be implemented; if so, (i) what are the details regarding the level of security that is being implemented and (ii) who provides the security;

    (2) whether any artefacts and/or artworks have been stolen from national museums and art galleries in the 2009-10 financial year; if so, what are the relevant details of the (a) specified items that were stolen, (b) value of the items and (c) institutions they were stolen from;

    (3) whether anything has been recovered; if not, why not; if so, when?

    N955E

    REPLY:

    Yes, the Department has taken measures to protect the theft of the artefacts and art collections in the national museums and galleries

    (i) In 2008, the Department of Arts and Culture received funding from Treasury to upgrade safety and security measures at the national museums and galleries. In 2009/10 financial year, the Department spent R338 000. 00 towards upgrading and installing security measures at museums and galleries.

    (ii) Each heritage institution is governed by a council which is responsible for the assets of the institution as per Cultural Institution Act, 1998 (Act No. 119 of 1998). The Minister appoints a council which is then responsible for preserving and safeguarding all movable and immovable property of whatever kind placed in the care and protection of the council.

    The Iziko Museum has employed attendants who are placed at all Iziko sites including the Maritime Museum, during opening hours and they have been trained up to Security 0 level and are registered with Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSJRA)

    2. The following museums experienced theft in the 2009-2010 financial year:

    2(a) Stolen item

    2(b) Value of the items

    2(c) Name of the

    Museum

    3.Was the stolen

    item recovered

    Souvenir spoons

    R1 439.00

    Iziko Museum

    The item was not recovered.

    The matter has been reported to the SAPS.

    Wagon jack used

    specifically for wagons

    The wagon jack is of historical value

    National Museum

    ( First Raadsaal)

    The jack was not recovered.

    The matter was reported to council as the executive authority. Tha matte was not reported to the SAPS.

    QUESTION 489

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 3-2011: 25 FEBRUARY 2011

    "Mr IM OLLIS (DAD to ask the minister of arts and culture"

    Whether (a) his department or (b) any agency or (ii) institution which receives transfers from his departmental budget employs staff to perform the duties set out in the Minimum Information and Security Standards (MISS) that were adopted by Cabinet on 4 December 1996 or any subsequent version of the Miss; if not, why not, in each case; if so, in each case, (aa) how many and (bb) what (aaa) is the job title. (bbb) is the employment level, (ccc) are the academic qualifications, (ddd) is the salary and (eee) are the other benefits of each specified member?

    NW532E

    REPLY:

    The department has employed officials in the office security unit that performs duties as set out in the MISS adopted by Cabinet on 4/12/1996 or subsequent version thereof.

    Employees of our agencies and related institutions are subject to the guidelines and prescriptions contained in the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).

    DAC Office security staff complement attached:

    QUESTION NO. 484

    FOR WRITTEN/ORAL REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 2011-02-25: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.3-2011

    "Mr. JF Smalle (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (1) Whether the Tinghwazi project at Giyane, Limpopo, is a world or national heritage site; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, when was it awarded the specified status;

    (2) whether there is an agreement between the Government and the European Commission with regard to contributions to this project; if so, what are the details of the contributions that (a) the Government and (b) the European Union have declared;

    (3) Whether both parties upheld this agreement; if not, in what way did each specified party fail to uphold the agreement;

    (4) What were the estimated (a) commencement and (b) completion dates of the project;

    (5) Whether the project has been completed; if not, why not; if so, (a) when (b) what are the further relevant details?

    NW527E

    REPLY:

    1. No, the Tinghwazi project at Giyane, Limpopo, has not been declared and as such is neither a world nor national heritage site.

    2. There is no agreement between the Government and the European Commission with regard to contributions to this project.

    3. Responses for questions 3-5 therefore fall away as these questions relate to the site being a world or national heritage site.

    QUESTION NO 481

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 FEBRUARY 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.3-2011

    "MR J F SMALLE (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE"

    (1) (a) How many accidents involving the Sikhululekile Ferry were reported to the Harbour Master and/or its management since its inception and (b) how many people were injured in each case;

    (2) whether any of these injuries resulted in subsequent claims against his department; if so, what are the relevant details;

    (3) whether any disciplinary charges were laid against any official with regard to these incidents; if so, in each case, (a) when, (b) what are the details of the charges and (c) what were the outcomes of the charges;

    (4) whether any repairs have been done to the ferry where it has been damaged due to any fatal accidents; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the details of the (a) accident and (b)damage to the ferry in each case? NW524E

    REPLY:

    1. (a). No accidents were reported to the Habour Master and Management.

    As a result of response to part 1 (a & b) the subsequent questions falls away.

    QUESTION 409

    FOR ORAL REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2-2011: DATED 18 FEBRUARY 2011:

    Mr. P Ntshiqela (Cope) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture'

    Whether, his department has made any progress in its attempts to achieve its strategic goals of national reconciliation, nation building, and social cohesion; if not, why not; if so, what are the measurable outcomes of these attempts?

    NW443E

    REPLY:

    The success of our work lies in our ability to rally the nation with all her diverse

    stakeholders behind a common vision of, non-racialism; non sexism, an inclusive and democratic society with equal access to basic services and economic opportunities for

    all.

    In pursuing our mandate, the Department has levelled the ground towards convening a

    national dialogue in the form of a National Summit, as well as the roll out of community mobilization campaigns in the form of community conversations in all the provinces.

    As a build up to the colloquium, the department commissioned a public perceptions survey in August of 2009, in three pilot sites in KZN. The national dialogue on social cohesion, was successfully held in October 2009 in KZN as a build-up towards the 2011 national summit on social cohesion. The theme of the colloquium was "Building a Caring Nation"

    In a MINMEC meeting held on 17 September 2010, the provinces committed to take the lead in the roll out of the Social Cohesion Community Conversations I which will run between April and June 2011 with a minimum of 3 conversations per province.

    The report of the conversations will be tabled at the National Social Cohesion Summit to be convened in July 2011. The process will be ongoing post the summit with full ownership by the communities and progress presented at the annual social cohesion

    summit.

    The department has successfully developed the Social Cohesion base document which is a working document developed to unpack the conceptual issues around social cohesion. It has been circulated to various stakeholders for inputs.

    The department has also developed concept papers that seek to provide the road map for the planning and execution of the community conversations and the national

    summit.

    We have chosen to collapse the many concepts and components of social cohesion into four pillars and will manage programmes under these pillars: Diversity; Inclusive;

    Values and Access.

    Diversity speaks to issues of race, culture, language. By inclusive we mean, the involvement of persons with disability, women, youth, the elderly, we see jobs as a form of inclusiveness. Values will cover, Ubuntu, issues of faith, our rights and responsibilities with our last pillar Access- seeking to ensure equal access to education, health, justice and economic opportunities.

    QUESTION NO: 408.

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 FEBRUARY 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER No. 2-2011

    "Mr P Ntshiqela (COPE) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (1) Whether his Department has completed the development of the ational

    framework for the finding of statutory institutions supported by his Department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

    (2) whether his Department is implementing the specified national funding

    framework; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

    NW442E

    REPL Y:

    (1) The Department has contacted the National Treasury who has no knowledge of a National Framework for funding. Funds are allocated on a yearly basis to each Statutory Institution in terms of the 3 year Medium Term Expenditure Framework.

    (2) Not applicable.

    QUESTION NO. 407

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 FEBRUARY 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 2 - 2011

    "Mr P Ntshiqela (COPE) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    Whether the use of community library conditional grants has resulted in libraries being established; if not, why not; If so, (a) how many libraries were established in (i) total and (ii) each specified province (b) what was the cost in each case and (c) what outcomes have been achieved in each case?"

    NW441E

    REPLY:

    Yes, the community library conditional grant have been used for the building of new libraries and the upgrading of existing libraries. Container libraries have also been provided to deliver library and information services to communities in remote areas.

    (a).(i) In total 17 new libraries and 46 container libraries were established, and 137 libraries were upgraded.

    (ii) (b) (b) (b)

    Province

    New Library building

    Cost

    R.m

    Upgraded buildings

    Cost

    R. m

    Containers supplied

    Cost

    R. m

    Eastern Cape

    Nil

    Nil

    88

    11.049m

    Nil

    Nil

    Free State

    Nil

    Nil

    03

    800.000

    Nil

    Nil

    Gauteng

    03

    7.2m

    12

    8.9m

    02

    1.05m

    KwaZulu Natal

    Nil

    Nil

    Nil

    Nil

    Nil

    Nil

    Limpopo

    03

    23.m

    10

    12.8m

    Nil

    Nil

    Mpumalanga

    07

    22.8m

    15

    6.2m

    Nil

    Nil

    North West

    01

    2.5m

    08

    8.0m

    Nil

    Nil

    Northern Cape

    03

    31.2m

    Nil

    Nil

    43

    412.305.07

    Western Cape

    Nil

    Nil

    01

    149.000.00

    01

    145.000.00

    TOTAL

    17

    137

    46

    (c) The overall outcomes achieved in each case have been:-

    an increase in access to community libraries and services, increase in access to information and the development of a culture of reading, provisioning of curriculum support material to thousands of learners with no school libraries, assistance to tertiary education distance learners with access to set works which they could normally not afford.

    an increase in access to study space and facilities such as computers, community space where the constructive use of leisure time is possible as well as access to given relevant library services in line with the transformation of the literacy landscape in South Africa.

    Provinces that did not establish new libraries had valid reasons:-

    Eastern Cape used the conditional grants to upgrade eighty-eight (88) library buildings in the Province.

    Free State has Provincial Infrastructure Grants which are used for the construction of new library buildings. Conditional grant funding (±R2 million) was used to stock the following new libraries with library materials (mostly books): Refenkgotso, Selosesha, Edenville, Jacobsdal.

    KZN: The Provincial Library Services has had an ongoing library infrastructure programme since the 1980s, and since 1994, this programme has successfully built 59 new libraries, and 17 existing libraries were renovated and extended. Currently two new libraries are under construction at KwaNdwalane and Ntambanana, and another library is planned to be built at Maphumulo. The conditional grant is used to support the operational costs of the newly established libraries.

    Western Cape: The conditional grant is used to support the operational costs of the newly established library in Harare, Khayelistha and, Cape Town, hence only one library was upgraded, and one container library was established.

    QUESTION NO. 370

    FOR ORAL REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 FEBRUARY 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 2 -2011

    "Mr. J H van der Merwe (IFP) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (1) Whether any funds will be made available in the 2011-12 financial year for the commemoration of the events that occurred in 1987 and 1988 at Cuito Cuanavale, Angola; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details:

    (2) whether any funds will be made available in the 2011-12 financial year for erecting a memorial in remembrance of these events; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

    (3) whether any funds will be made available in the 2011-12 financial year for arranging visits for members of the public to the memorial; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?"

    NW401E

    REPLY:

    (1) The project to Commemorate the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale was initiated and managed from the then Office of the Speaker, Ms Baleta Mbete in 2008. Funds were made available on the 2008/2009 financial year to organize an event in South Africa. The project was an intergovernmental cooperative project between South Africa, Cuba, Mozambique and Angola. The project was launched at the Freedom Park in 2008, and has since Cabinet reshuffling, ceased. Due to budgetary constraints funds are not available in the 2010-2011 financial year for the project.

    (2) As per the same reasons above, under point 1, no capital funds have been made available in the 2010-2011 financial year for the development of a monument.

    (3) No funds have been made available for members of the public to undertake site visits to Angola.

    QUESTION NO. 274-2011

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 FEBRUARY 2011 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.2 - 2011

    "Mr I M Ollis (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    1. How many documents have (a) his (i) ministry and (ii) department and (b) any (i) institution or (ii) agency which receives transfers from his departmental budget classified as (aa) top secret, (bb) secret, (cc) confidential and (dd) restricted under the provisions the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) that were adopted by the Cabinet on 4 December 1996 in the (aaa) 005-06, (bbb) 2006-071 (ccc) 2007-08, ddd) 2008-09, and (eee) 2009-10 financial year?

    2. What is the (a) name and (b)(i) rank or (ii) employment level of the official who decided on the classification at each specified public body?

    NW295E

    REPLY

    1. All documents generated by the Government are classified according to MISS regulations at the appropriate level.

    2. Officials responsible for the classification of documents comply with the MISS regulations in terms of their own individual security clearance and employment levels.

    QUESTION NO (242)

    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 OCTOBER 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 34 - 2011

    Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    1) On what grounds was the appointment of the South African commissioner for the Venice Biennale 2011 made;

    (2) whether he had been informed that the commissioner included artists from his own gallery to exhibit at the Venice Biennale 2011; if so,

    (3) whether the question of transparency and conflict of interest was considered when the commissioner made the decision; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

    (4) whether his department budgeted for the Venice Biennale 2011; if not, how was the biennale funded; if so, why was there no public call for participation?

    ( N03933E )

    REPLY:

    (1) The Department received a proposal from Cul Art for South Africa to participate in the Venice Biennalle in Italy. The Department considered the proposal and supported it since it was in line with our efforts to promote South African art internationally. Once the proposal was approved, Mr Mokoena was then appointed as the Commissioner for South Africa at the Venice Biennalle 2011.

    (2) The Commissioner was given the responsibility to appoint artists to participate at the Venice Biennalle and no conditions were imposed to exclude artists from his own gallery.

    (3) The process was transparent since the Commissioner reported to the Department all plans for participation in the Venice Biennalle, included the names of all artists and their work to be exhibited. The issue of conflict did not arise since artists from the Commissioner's gallery were not excluded from participating.

    (4) The Venice Biennalle 2011 programme was funded from funds earmarked to promote South Africa's participation in international cultural events. There was no time to call for public participation since any delay would have caused South Africa to miss the deadline.

    The process for Venice Biennalle 2012 will be started much earlier to allow more artists to be considered.

    QUESTION 241-2011

    FOR ORAL REPLY: WEDNESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2011

    NOTICE OF PRIORITISED QUESTION FOR ORAL REPLY

    "Mrs PC Duncan (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (1) Whether he intends to declare (a) 1820 Settlers Monument in Grahamstown (b) Vechtkop Monument and Museum close to Heilbron (c) Hueguenot Memorial Monument in Franschoek, (d) Louis Trichard Trek Memorial Garden in Maputo and (e) Bien Donne Cultural Center in the Western Cape, as cultural institutions in accordance with the Cultural Institutions Act, No 119 of 1998, considering the current state of these monument's finances; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details including the timeline for each institution.

    (2) Whether he intends to cut all financial assistance to cultural monuments; if not what measures are in place to assist monuments like these; if so, why?

    NO3932E

    REPLY:

    (1) The Department has not received any requests to declare these

    monuments as cultural institutions in accordance with the Cultural Institutions Act, 1998. Should such a request be received the Minister will consider them accordingly in line with the provision of the relevant legislation and policy.

    (2) The Department does not intend to cut any financial assistance to cultural

    monuments. All financial assistance is considered on merit and is referred to the South African Heritage Resources Agency, which is responsible for looking after monuments and the National Heritage Council, which is responsible for funding.

    The Department is currently reviewing budgets of our cultural institutions in order to ensure the correct baseline in their budgets.

    QUESTION NO 195

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 10 FEBRUARY 2011 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 1-2011

    "Mr P Ntshiqela to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (1) Whether the National Film and Video Foundation supported the making of (a) feature films, (b) documentaries and (c) nation building movies; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are relevant details to each case?

    NW212E

    REPLY:

    a) Yes, the NFVF has, since its inception in 1999, supported the making of a total of 48 films: thirty (30) feature films and eighteen (18) short films through the development of dozens of film scripts.

    b) To date, the NFVF has also supported the making of Ninety Five (95) Documentaries. The NFVF uses programs like Sediba, which is a script development program to further prepare emerging and established film makers to produce quality work that can stand up to scrutiny locally and internationally and partnership program with the Public broadcasters for an example the Icons series: a program that profiles south African Icons that have made significant contribution to this country.

    c) Amongst the films supported by the NFVF, there are those that are focused on nation building in matters of content since they appeal to our culture, values, heritage, history and iconic events and individuals i.e. Bambatha-War of the Heads 1906 in 2008, Skin in 2004, Zulu Love Letter 2005, From Noko with Love 2006, etcetera. A list of films supported by the NFVF is attached at Tag A.

    d) Further, on Nation building, the movies the NFVF continues to support seek to construct or structure national identity and focus in creating a platform for dialogue through the medium of film, thereby fostering social cohesion and social justice.

    QUESTION NO 193

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 10 FEBRUARY 2011:

    INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.1-2011

    "Mr. P Ntshiqela (Cope) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    Whether his department has investigated the role of the SA Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) in holding up development projects through excess bureaucracy, lack of clarity and the confusion of the roles of the national and provincial agencies

    NW21 DE

    REPLY

    No, the Department has not investigated the role of the South African Heritage Resource Agency (SAH RA), in holding up development projects through excess bureaucracy, lack of clarity and the confusion of the roles of the national and provincial agencies, because the management of the national estate is managed in a three tier system of government.

    The functions, powers and duties of the SAHRA are to manage heritage resources of national significance, while the Provincial Heritage Resources Authorities are given responsibilities to manage heritage resources at the respective province. On the other hand, powers and duties are also delegated to local authorities.

    Any development project is subjected to the provisions of section 34 of the National Heritage Resources Act (NHRA) which states that "No person may alter or demolish any structure or part of a structure which is older than 60 years without permit issued by the relevant provincial heritage resources authority." As such developers must apply for a permit in order to be granted development rights. On average the process of issuing a permit which is handled by the PHRA's will take thirty working days.

    In the event that the permit of such a development is not approved, the applicant has a right to appeal against such decision. While these processes might sound bureaucratic, they are necessary in keeping up with heritage and looking after the ambience of cities and the landscapes. In this case, developments are regulated by the system of permits.

    For the sake of transparency, SAHRA, the implementing Agency of the Department of Arts and Culture is responsible for providing more clarity on these processes, without creating confusion.

    QUESTION NO. 122-2011

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 10 FEBRUARY 2011 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.1 - 2011

    Mr. I M Ollis (DA)to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    What (a) statutory provisions, (b) regulations, (c) policy instruments and (d) practices govern the (i) classification, (ii) protection against the release or access, (Hi) protection for other purposes such as preservation and (iv) release upon request for access of (aa) documented information and (bb) undocumented information held by (aaa) his department or (bbb) any other entities who receive budgetary transfers from his department?

    NW134E

    REPLY:


    See attached


    NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES

    QUESTION 66

    FOR WRITTEN REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 FEBRUARY 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 4-2011

    "Hon. B.V. Mncube (ANC GAUTENG) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"


    Whether his department will consider celebrating heritage days in places where these events have happened, rather than rotating them annually to all provinces; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

    CW81E

    REPLY

    On the 24th September each year, the Heritage Day celebrations are held on a rotational basis among all nine provinces under the auspices of the Department of Arts and Culture. The idea is to enhance participation of all sectors of the South African society in these events.

    However, the department also encourages communities to commemorate this day wherever they are in the country.

    QUESTION NO. 48

    FOR WRITTEN/ORAL REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 2011-02-10: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.1-2011

    "Dr Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"

    (1) How many of the geographical names changes that were approved by the

    Minister since 2007 were changes where the applicants were members of the Provincial Geographical Names Committees;

    (2) Whether it is permissible that members of the provincial Geographical Names

    Committees are applicants for name changes; if not, why not; if so, why?

    NW57E

    REPLY:

    (1) Since 2007 there has never been any names submitted by the Provincial Geographical Names Committees (PGNCs) in their personal capacity. But it is important to mention that the South African Geographical Names Council receives submissions from PGNCs who coordinate applications for standardization of geographical names from relevant municipalities.

    (2) Yes, there is nothing that stops members of the PGNCs to apply for name changes; According to the South African Geographical Names Council handbook, all government departments, provincial governments, local authorities, the SA Post Office, property developers and any other body or person may apply for the standardization of geographical names.

    NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES

    QUESTION NO 35

    FOR ORAL REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 06 APRIL 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 06-2011

    "Mr D D Gamede (ANC – KZN) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:

    (1) Whether his department intends to protect, promote and develop arts and culture in the rural areas such as Gingindlovu, Nkandla, and Nongoma so that the culture is not lost to future generations; if not, why not; if so, how;

    (2) Whether there any plans to have arts and culture as part of the curriculum in schools; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what plans?

    CO 215E

    REPLY:

    (1). Yes, our department provides policy and legislative framework that are designed to protect and develop arts and culture in the rural areas. The programmes that we embark upon in partnership with provinces and various local governments are intended to do that. Our museums, monuments and memorials, community arts centres, playhouse are spread throughout the country in an attempt to live up to this ideal.

    (2). Arts and Culture is part of the curriculum in the public schools. The National Curriculum Statement (NCS) 2005 of the Department of (Basic) Education makes Arts and Culture Learning Area (subject) compulsory for all the learners in the General Education and Training (GET) phase – from Grade R up until Grade 7.

    Through the Framework of Collaboration (FoC) agreement signed between the Do (B) E and Department of Arts and Culture, the DAC plans to play an ongoing supporting role towards the delivery of the Arts and Culture Learning Area. Furthermore, while the FoC becomes a facilitative vehicle in the optimisation of the delivery of quality of arts, culture and heritage education and training in all the public schools in South Africa, the DAC is guided by the Department of Basic Education in this regard.

    NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES

    QUESTION NO 27

    FOR ORAL REPLY

    DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 06 APRIL 2011: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 11 - 2011

    "Ms B V Mncube (ANC – Gauteng) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture":

    Whether his department has any mechanisms, programmes and/or strategies in place to target youth in areas that are dominated by (a) substance abuse, (b) drugs and (c) gangsterism that are in line with nation building and moral regeneration in order to redirect their energy positively through arts and culture; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?"

    CO189E

    REPLY:

    Yes, the Department has developed the Arts Access Programme (formerly called Arts In Prison) targeting the youth in conflict with the law, who due to gangsterism, found themselves locked up in prison. The programme aims to rehabilitate offenders and provide them with arts, culture and heritage skills, that give them better opportunities for social reintegration. A process of signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the DAC and Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is underway.

    The Department also has programmes that indirectly address issues of gangsterism in the form of Youth Dialogues that promote youth awareness on issues pertaining to self-esteem and self-confidence, community participation, patriotism and nation building. The issues covered in the Youth Dialogues are aimed at redirect the energies of the youth positively through arts and culture.

    We also collaborates with Moral Regeneration Movement in promotion of its Charter of Positive Values, which under the heading 'Enhance Sound Family and Community Values' includes 'a Fight against domestic violence and the neglect of family responsibilities, whether due to do substance abuse, cultural belief or gender discrimination'.