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2012-10-30
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Reply received: November 2012
QUESTION NO. 3404 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 42DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 November 2012
Mr G G Boinamo (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any entity reporting to him sponsored any (i) event and (ii) promotion hosted by The New Age newspaper since its establishment; if so, in each case, (aa) what was the nature of the event or promotion, (bb) on which date was it held, (cc) what amount was paid, (dd) for what purpose, (ee) from which budget were the funds derived, (ff) what were the expected benefits to his department and (gg) what actual benefits were derived from the sponsorship? NW4313E
Mr G G Boinamo (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(a) National Department of Tourism
(i) No.
(ii) No.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
(dd) Not applicable.
(ee) Not applicable.
(ff) Not applicable.
(gg) Not applicable.
(b) South African Tourism
(a) No.
(b) No.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
(dd) Not applicable.
(ee) Not applicable.
(ff) Not applicable.
(gg) Not applicable.
Reply received: November 2012
QUESTION NO. 3399 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 42DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 November 2012
Mr N J van den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) (a) How many copies of each annual report that was produced by (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him were commissioned for print in the 2010-11 financial year, (b) how many copies were actually printed and (c) what were the (i) total and (ii) individual costs of printing these reports;
(2) (a) who printed each specified report, (b) how was the specified printer decided upon and (c) on what date did the specified printer deliver the report to the specified entity;
(3) whether any of the specified reports that had been printed were found to be unsatisfactory; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (a) which reports, (b) for which entity, (c) by which printer, (d) what action was taken and (e) what were the costs? NW4306E
Mr Mr N J van den Berg (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(i) National Department of Tourism
(1) (a) Commissioned 2 000 printed copies and 2 000 compact disks.
(b) Printed 2 000 copies and produced 2 000 compact disks.
(c) (i) Total cost was R236 960, 40.
(ii) R118, 48 per unit.
(2) (a) Vika Graphics.
(b) The Supply Chain Management processes were followed when appointing the service provider. Three (3) quotations were sourced from three service providers on the Department's database and the lowest bidder was appointed based on the criteria developed in the terms of reference by the Department for the bid.
(c) 29 August 2012.
(3) All the reports were found to be satisfactory.
(a) (e) Not applicable
(ii) South African Tourism
(1) (a) Commissioned 1 450 printed copies.
(b) Printed 1 450 copies.
(c) (i) Total cost was R673 802. 78.
(ii) R464. 69 per unit.
(2) (a) Bastion Graphics.
(b) The printing and design went out for a tender.
(c) 05 July 2012.
(3) All reports were found to be satisfactory.
(a) (e) Not applicable
Reply received: December 2012
QUESTION NO. 3346 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 42DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 November 2012
Mr M R Sayedali Shah (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether his department has made any progress with establishing a single method of data (a) collection and (b) collation of international tourist arrival figures; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case? NW4243E
Mr M R Sayedali Shah (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS: a) The National Department of Tourism uses official data collected and released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) to monitor key tourism indicators such as the performance of the accommodation industry, tourist arrivals to South Africa as well as the direct contribution of tourism to the economy of the country. The department has worked closely with Stats SA and key departments such as the Department of Home Affairs as well as the South African Reserve Bank in developing and improving some of the methodologies used to collect and release tourism related statistics currently released by Stats SA. The Department together with Stats SA and South Africa Tourism (SAT) are in a process of developing one methodology that will be used to measure domestic tourism performance and the first report will be piloted in 2014/15. This process is led by the department and the implementation is done by Stats SA.b) The Department together with Stats SA and SAT has developed the methodology that is used to calculate the number of tourists from the total foreign arrivals which was implemented in 2009. Stats SA led this process and the first release of tourist arrivals to South Africa was with effective from 2009. Therefore, there is currently a single method of measuring tourist arrivals to South Africa which is implemented by Stats SA to produce official statistics for this indicator.
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(b), the applications and constitutions are scrutinized for the registration requirements in terms Section 13(1) of the NPO Act. The annual reports are checked for compliance with section 18 (2) of the NPO Act. Staff in the NPO directorate is responsible to check and scrutinise all these paper work from the non-profit organisations for compliance purposes. (c) Organisations seeking registration and registered NPOs submit applications with their constitutions and annual reports to the Department (NPO Directorate) in terms of sections 13, 18 and 19 of the Nonprofit Organisations Act no 71 of 1997. This is prescribed in terms of the law that governs the non-profit organisation (the NPO Act)
(2) Yes, The Department has initiated the development of an online NPO web-system, and the systems will allow for submission of all the above documents electronically. The public will also be able to view these documents online. The system will be rolled out in the first quarter of 2013/14 Financial year.
Reply received: November 2012
QUESTION NO. 3274 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 41DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 November 2012
Mr E J Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him, placed any advertisements in The New Age since the inception of the newspaper up until the most recent date for which information is available; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) which entity placed the advertisements, (ii) on what date was each advertisement placed, (iii) what was the nature of each advertisement and (iv) what amount was spent on each advertisement;
(2) whether any of these advertisements were placed through the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details of the advertisements placed through the GCIS;
(3) whether an independent analysis was conducted by his department prior to placing advertisements to ascertain whether The New Age is read by the intended target market; if not, why not; if so, (a) who conducted the analysis and (b) what were the main (i) findings and (ii) recommendations of said analysis;
(4) whether any independent studies of said advertisements were conducted to ascertain whether they were effective within the relevant target market; if not, why not; if so, (a) who conducted the analysis and (b) what were the main (i) findings and (ii) recommendations of said analysis? NW4163E
MR E J MARAIS (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(a) National Department of Tourism
(1) No.
(i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(iii) Not applicable.
(iv) Not applicable.
(2) No.
(3) No.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) (i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(4) (a) Not applicable.
(b) (i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(b) South African Tourism
(1) No.
(i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(iii) Not applicable.
(iv) Not applicable.
(2) No.
(3) No.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) (i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(4) (a) Not applicable.
(b) (i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
Reply received: November 2012
QUESTION NO. 3248 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 41DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 November 2012
Mr M R Sayedali Shah (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether his department has been involved in any tourist-related investments at the Mvezo Great Place at Mbashe (a) in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11 and (iii) 2011-12 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether his department has put any construction at this site to tender; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) which contractors were appointed for each specified project, (b) how does his department (i) monitor and (ii) evaluate the progress of each specified project and (c) what is the estimated completion date of each specified project;
(3) whether his department is in partnership with any other department at the Mvezo Great Place; if so, (a) which department and (b) what are the further relevant details? NW4137E
Mr M R Sayedali Shah (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(1) (a) (i) – (iii) The Department of Tourism is involved in the Mvezo Great Place at Mbashe as part of the EC-Mbashe, CoffeeBay, Mvezo, Nelson Mandela Museum Expanded Public Works Programme project of the Department of Tourism that is being implemented in terms of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The said project is implemented in two (2) phases. The Department of Tourism only became involved in the project with effect from 1 April 2010 after the project was ceded to it when the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism was split in terms of the Presidential notice 48 of 2009. Phase 1 was funded for R14, 625,000 from 2007 to 2011 and was completed on 31 August 2011. Phase 2 was funded for R28, 500,000 from 2010 with an envisaged completion date of 31 July 2013. The project scope involves the following :
Phase 1:
· Build lower site guard hut
· Construct upper site parking
· Construction of the multipurpose centre,
· Building of the craft node
· Construction of the cultural centre
· Landscaping
Phase 2:
· Perimeter fence for the site
· Construction of veranda on the multi-purpose centre
· Earthworks
· Building of the Lapa
· Construction of kitchen and entertainment area
· Manufacture of furniture and procurement of equipment for the Craft Node
· Building of accommodation facilities (backpackers and self-catering)
· Upgrading of electricity
· Installation of lightning protection
· Sewer reticulation
· Bulk water reservoirs
· Construction of internal roads, pedestrian walkways, rehabilitation of old gravel road
· General landscaping.
(2)(a)The project implementing agent was already appointed when the Department of Tourism took over the project in April 2010. The implementing agent's responsibility is to manage the project and to oversee the implementation of the deliverables of the project which includes the appointment of service providers to undertake certain elements of the infrastructure project within a defined business plan.
In Phase 1 the implementing agent unbundled the project into subcontracts as follows:
· Thatched roofs were done by AJ Thatching
· Electrical Reticulation was done by Bloomingdale Electrical
· Brickwork , finishes, plumbing, corrugated roof was done by Volley & Hunt
· Water was done by RJN Projects
· Glazing was done by Amatola Glass
· Landscaping was done by Roots & Culture
In phase 2 the deliverables were put to tender by the implementing agent resulting in the short listing of 3 contractors and ultimately the award of the contract to Inyatsi Construction.
2(b) (i) and (ii) The monitoring and evaluation of process of each EPWP project compromises the following actions:
· Regular site Inspection visits are done by the officials of the Department as well as unannounced visits by the officials of the department
· Office Administration inspection of the implementer to check on invoices and on expenditure of the funds by the Department
· Project Advisory Committee Meetings are held bi-monthly to discuss progress and bottlenecks.
· Annual audit by the Independent External Auditor of the project
2(c) Phase 1 of the project was completed 31 August 2011 and phase 2 is expected to be completed by 31 July 2013.
(3) The department is not implementing its project in partnership with any other Department.
Other entities are independently involved in the project of which the details are as follows:
· Department of Rural Development and Land Reform responsible for Road construction and Community Rural Development Programmes (CRDP)
· Department of Environmental Affairs responsible for greening.
· National Lotteries responsible for the Mvezo Interpretative Centre.
Reply received: November 2012
QUESTION NO. 3186 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 38DATE OF PUBLICATION: 9 November 2012
Mr M Waters (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether his department is currently subscribed to The New Age (TNA) newspaper; if so, (a) how many subscriptions does his department have, (b) when was each subscription initiated, (c) what has been the annual subscription fee for each specified subscription since it was initiated and (d) what is the exact purpose of each subscription;
(2) whether a discount was negotiated for any of the specified subscriptions; if so, (a) for which specified subscriptions and (b) what discount in each case;
(3) whether his department has mass-purchased the TNA on an ad hoc basis since the inception of the newspaper; if so, (a) on what dates, (b) how many copies in each case and (c) why were the papers purchased in each case;
(4) whether (a) the publishers of the TNA and (b) any other entity donated copies of the paper to (i) his department and (ii) any entity reporting to him; if so, in each case, (aa) which entity donated the papers, (bb) to which entity were they donated and (cc) how many copies were donated? NW4026E
Mr M Waters (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(1) Yes.
(a) Six (06).
(b) 1 April 2012.
(c) R 5 163.43
(d) Media monitoring services related to field of responsibility.
(2) No.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(3) No.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(4) (a) and (b) TNA and any other entity.
(i) No.
(ii) No.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
Reply received: November 2012
QUESTION NO. 3124INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 39
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 9 November 2012
Ms M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether he intends to take steps to change the eligibility criteria in respect of the establishment of incubation support systems in order to (a) align Tourism Support Programmes with the strategic objective of facilitating the implementation of national tourism imperatives and (b) involve persons from the rural areas; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3950E
MS M A A NJOBE (COPE)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(a) The National Department of Tourism will be reviewing the eligibility criteria in respect of the establishment of the incubation support system. Based on the outcome of the review, the eligibility criteria will be aligned to the Tourism Support Programme.
(b) The National Department of Tourism will involve persons from rural areas.
The Rural Tourism Strategy provides clear direction towards the implementation of tourism in rural areas. Based on the direction of the rural tourism strategy, the National Department of Tourism has a responsibility towards supporting people and projects from rural areas.
Reply received: November 2012
QUESTION NO. 3043 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 38DATE OF PUBLICATION: 2 November 2012
Mr N J J van R Koornhof (COPE) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) What is the total number of South African tourism offices in Europe;
(2) whether this department intends (a) closing some of these offices or (b) opening more offices in the 2012-13 financial year; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(1) There are five South African Tourism offices – the United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Germany and Italy.
(2) These markets are the source of the bulk of South Africa's overseas arrivals from Europe.
(a) No - there is no intention to close any of these offices.
(b) No - there is no need to open offices at this stage.
Reply received: November 2012
QUESTION NO. 2952
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 36
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 OCTOBER 2012
2952. Mr M R Sayedali Shah (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether the accounting officer submitted the annual financial statements for the financial year ending 31 March 2012 to him by 31 August 2012; if not, (a) why not and (b) on what date (i) were the statements submitted to him and (ii) did he submit the annual report and financial statements to Parliament?
NW3712E
Mr M R Sayedali Shah (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENT
HANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(a) Yes.
(b) 31 August 2012.
(i) Yes
(ii) Yes (Proof of submission attached).
Reply received: October 2012
QUESTION NO. 2892 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 34DATE OF PUBLICATION: 19 OCTOBER 2012
Mr S B Farrow (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) With reference to his department's capital projects budget, (a) what amounts were allocated for (i) cultural villages, (ii) tourist sites/centres, (iii) chalets and (iv) tribal authorities/trusts in the 2011-12 financial year, (b) in which municipalities, (c) what are the relevant details of each of specified project/entity and (d) what criteria were applied to allocate funds to each specified project;
(2) whether these specified projects comply with procurement procedures as specified in the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether his department (a) monitors, (b) evaluates and (c) compiles reports on the specified projects; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;
(4) whether the reports are available to the public; if not, why not; if so, where can they be obtained? NW3568E
MR SB FARROW (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(1) (a) – (d) The National Department of Tourism has no capital project budget. The amount allocated for the payment for capital assets for the 2011/12 financial year was R21, 290 million. This allocation was for machinery and equipment, software and other intangible assets and for the payment for financial assets. However capital projects are undertaken in terms of the Expanded Public Works Programme's (EPWP). Projects of the Department of Tourism which are multi-year projects (normally three years) are undertaken in terms of the Ministerial determination for and in terms of the prescripts of the EPWP programme. The programme is not classified as capital projects for the Department of Tourism. The annual budget for the programme is a transfer payment from National Treasury which is ring fenced just for the use of programme. The criteria applied to allocate funds for each project was done in terms of the prescripts of the EPWP.
During the 2011/12 financial year the following projects received payments in terms of the business plan of each project for capital expenditure see attached.
Reply received: October 2012
QUESTION NO. 2887
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 34DATE OF PUBLICATION: 19 OCTOBER 2012
Mr S B Farrow (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) What (a) are the details of the Tourism Ambassador programme, (b) is the duration of the
course and (c) are the outcomes upon completion;
(2) whether this programme is (a) registered and (b) accredited with the Department of Higher Education and Training; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) (a)(i) how and (ii) by whom is the programme monitored and evaluated and (b) what amounts were (i) budgeted and (ii) actually allocated to the Tourism Ambassador programme in each province for the 2011-12 financial year;
(4) how many persons formed part of this programme in each province in the 2011-12 financial year?
MR SB FARROW (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENT
HANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:1 (a) The Tourism Ambassador Programme is a skills development programme at NQF 2 Level targeted at the unemployed youth to enable them to gain skills and work place experience in the tourism and hospitality industry with a view to obtaining employment.
(b) The duration of the training programme is twelve (12) months comprising of three (3) months theoretical or classroom training and nine (9) months practical training. Learners are placed in lodges, hotels, guesthouses and other facilities to obtain the practical and hands-on work experience.
(c) After completion of the programme learners receive the accredited certificates issued by Cathseta. They also gain skills to enable them to be employed in the industry.
2 (a) The programme is not registered with Higher Education and Training because it not a full qualification but a skills programme. The Department utilizes the training service providers which are accredited by the Cathseta. The learning programmes or skills programmes which are being offered are Customer Care, Table attendant, Assistant Housekeeper, General Tourist Assistant, Assistant Chefs and are NQF aligned and approved by Cathseta.
3. (a) The individual projects are monitored monthly by the officials of the Department which are based in the provinces. The focus on the monitoring visits is to verify the expenditure against the supporting documentation, verify the attendance registers and whether practical and theoretical training are taking place as planned.
(b) Table 1: Project budget and number of learners per province
| Province | Budget | Number of learners |
| Western Cape | R4.500.000 | 100 |
| North West | R600.000.00 | 15 |
| Northern Cape | R400.000.00 | 10 |
| Limpopo | R1 000.000.00 | 25 |
| Free State | R1 000.000.00 | 25 |
| KZN | R28.000.000.00 | 758 |
| Mpumalanga | R3.500.000.00 | 75 |
| Gauteng | R4.000.000.00 | 100 |
| Eastern Cape | R1.000.000.00 | 25 |
4. See Table 1 above
Reply received: September 2012
QUESTION NO. 2347 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 28DATE OF PUBLICATION: 31 August 2012
Mr S B Farrow (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) What amount of his department's annual budget is allocated to marketing South Africa as a tourist destination (a)(i) internationally and (ii) domestically and (b)(i) how and (ii) to whom is the money allocated;
(2) what role does his department provide for South African embassies in marketing South Africa abroad;
(3) whether he has put measures in place to ensure that there is no (a) duplication and (b) wasteful expenditure in this regard; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
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MR S B FARROW (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS 2347. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:The Department's total allocation to South African Tourism (SAT) amounts to R753 303 000 who has the mandate to market South Africa internationally and domestically. The SAT markets South Africa both as a business events and leisure destination.
(1) (a) (i) International marketing: R407 144 000.
(ii) Domestic marketing: R40 000 000.
(iii) Africa marketing: R50 000 000.
(b) (i) The SAT has developed a research based strategy to choose the markets where they will invest, based on core, investment, tactical and watch list markets.
(ii) The proportional allocation of budget to each market in the Portfolio is based on the return on investment and the identified market opportunity.
(1) There are currently 36 markets in total where SAT has a marketing footprint through country offices. In all other markets Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) through the missions, is responsible for tourism promotion. The Department together with SAT works closely with DIRCO to provide marketing support such as toolkits, promotional material and maps. Missions are encouraged to translate materials and use the SAT produced audio visual material. The Department together with South African Tourism and the Tourism Business Council of South Africa also offers:
· A one day training course on tourism as part of DIRCO's economic diplomacy workshops to all missions – marketing is one of the elements of this training; and
· An ambassador 1 day's training before postings abroad.
Alignment with the DIRCO is well established and joint working mechanism together has been entrenched over time. There is no duplication of marketing as the brand alignment process adopted by Cabinet has provided a clear programme for all departments to follow.
Reply received: September 2012
QUESTION NO. 2346 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 28DATE OF PUBLICATION: 31 August 2012
Mr S B Farrow (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether any grant funds have been transferred to (a) provinces, (b) metros, (c) municipalities and (d) community trusts in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11 and (iii) 2011-12 financial years; if not, why not; if so, what amount in each case;
(2) (a) for what purposes were the funds used and (b) who (i) monitors and (ii) evaluates the correct expenditure of the funds?
NW2927E
MR S B FARROW (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS 2346. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(1) The Department of Tourism did not transfer any grant funds to:
(a) Provinces: (i) 2009-10.
(ii) 2010-11.
(iii) 2011-12.
(b) Metros: (i) 2009-10.
(ii) 2010-11.
(iii) 2011-12.
(c) Municipalities: (i) 2009-10.
(ii) 2010-11.
(iii) 2011-12.
(d) Community trusts: (i) 2009-10.
(ii) 2010-11.
(iii) 2011-12.
The Department of Tourism does not receive grant funding on its Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE) allocation for provinces, metros, municipalities and community trusts. Provinces and municipalities receive funding as part of equitable share allocation to provinces. Tourism is a concurrent function.
(2) (a) No applicable
Reply received: September 2012
QUESTION NO. 2316
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 27DATE OF PUBLICATION: 24 August 2012
Mr S Esau (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(a) What steps has he taken to give effect to the performance agreement that he signed with the President in 2010, (b) what outcomes have been measured and (c) what follow-up steps has he taken with regard to each specified outcome?
NW2900E
MR S ESAU (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS 2316. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(a) The Strategic Plans of the National Department of Tourism and South African Tourism gives effect to the performance agreement between the President of the Republic of South Africa and the Minister of Tourism
(b) The audited Annual Reports of the National Department of Tourism and South African Tourism for the 2010/11 and 2011/12 as tabled in Parliament provide details on the outcomes that have been measured since the creation of the standalone Ministry.
(c) The National Department of Tourism and South African Tourism have designed initiatives and programmes that contribute to the achievement of the outcomes the Minister of Tourism is committed to. These initiatives are being implemented during this medium term period.
Reply received: September 2012
QUESTION NO. 2271 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 27DATE OF PUBLICATION: 24 August 2012
Mr S B Farrow (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) How many establishments in each province have (a) not been graded under the new system and (b) been graded but are still operating under the old system,
(2) what cutoff date has been set for establishments to register with the Grading Council under the new system;
(3) whether establishments that have been registered under the old system have been requested to remove obsolete signage by the specified cutoff date; if not, why not; if so, what (a) action will be taken against establishments that continue to use signage for the obsolete system and (b) are the further relevant details?
NW2851E
MR S B FARROW (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS 2271. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(1) (a) None. Grading is a Voluntary System in South Africa
(b) None.
(2) Establishments were given 12months to register under the new system from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011.
(3) (a) Establishments that continue to display signage without being graded by the TGCSA are dealt with in line with our policies and procedures. This involves a 5 step process where we start by sending a friendly letter to that establishment requesting that they re-join the system, culminating in a legal letter of demand and opening a criminal case with the Police Station in the jurisdiction of the establishment.
(b) Since 1 October 2011, the TGCSA had to cancel 1 318 properties from the system due to them not meeting the new requirements.
Reply received: September 2012
QUESTION NO. 2257 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 27DATE OF PUBLICATION: 24 August 2012
Mr M R Sayedali Shah (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether he has implemented any measures to ensure (a) continuous, (b) accurate, (c) reliable and (d) timeously delivered statistical data necessary for the (i) planning and (ii) development of the tourism sector; if not, why not; if so, what measures?
NW2836E
MR M R SAYEDALI SHAH (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS 2257. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) is responsible for the collection of official statistics in South Africa, these includes amongst others tourism related statistics. The National Department of Tourism work closely with Statistics South Africa in ensuring that there is continuous, accurate and timeously delivered tourism statistics that could be used by all tourism stakeholders for planning and development of the tourism sector. Tourism statistics collected by StatsSA includes statistics on the accommodation sector, tourist arrivals figures, domestic tourism and the Tourism Satellite Account (TSA). The Department further ensures that more information such as spend by tourists, length of stay, provincial spread is collected through the Tourism Departure Survey conducted by the South African Tourism (SAT) of which the methodology was approved by StatsSA.
Reply received: September 2012
QUESTION NO. 2190 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 25DATE OF PUBLICATION: 17 August 2012
Mr S Esau (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him makes use of private security firms; if so, in each case, (i) which firms and (ii) what is the (aa) purpose, (bb) value and (cc) duration of each specified contract?
NW2715E
MR S ESAU (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS 2190. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:National Department of Tourism
(a) Yes
(i) Sedima Security and Cleaning Services
(ii) (aa) To provide access control at the main entrance to the reception area and parking areas and to
patrol the perimeter areas
(bb) R 48 600.00 per month
(cc) Three month quotation basis.
South African Tourism
(b) Yes
(i) Fidelity Security Service
(ii) (aa) Access and building security 24/7
(bb) R 37 598.59 per month
(cc) 3 year contract period (commenced: Dec 2009 – Expiry: Nov 2012)
Reply received: August 2012
QUESTION NO. 2083
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 23DATE OF PUBLICATION: 10 August 2012
Mr S Esau (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether (a) he, (b) his Deputy Minister and (c) any official from an entity reporting to him will be attending or attended, the 2012 Olympic Games; if so, what is the (i)(aa) name, (bb) rank and (cc) position/designation of each specified person accompanying (aaa) him, (bbb) his Deputy Minister and (ccc) each specified person and (ii)(aa) nature and (bb) official reason for the visit;
(2) what (a) total amount will be spent or has been spent on the trip, (b) is the (i) description and (ii) detailed breakdown of the amounts that will be spent or have been spent on (aa) accommodation, (bb) travel and (cc) subsistence costs and (c) from which budget will these funds be incurred in each case?
NW2563E
MR S ESAU (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS 2083. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(1) (a) No.
(b) No.
(c) No.
(i)(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) (aaa) Not applicable.
(bbb) Not applicable.
(ccc) Not applicable.
(ii)(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(2) (a) Not applicable.
(b)(i) Not applicable.
(ii) (aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
Reply received: August 2012
QUESTION NO. 1984 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 21DATE OF PUBLICATION: 3 August 2012
Mr J R B Lorimer (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether any entity reporting to him has budgeted for (a) financial donations or (b) sponsorships in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11 and (iii) 2011-12 and (iv) 2012-13 financial years; if not, why not; if so, in each case, what amount was (aa) budgeted and (bb) spent?
NW2373E
MR J R B LORIMER (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS 1984. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:South African Tourism (SAT) has a mandate to market South Africa as a tourist destination internationally. It also has a mandate to encourage South Africans to travel within the country. Part of the marketing activities is to host trade / media / prize winners / influencers so they are better equipped to create awareness about the country and to sell it better with the aim of increasing Tourism. SAT will accordingly not sponsor, but rather structure a reciprocal deal driven campaign. An event such as Standard Bank Jazz or Indaba is structured in this manner. E.g. the hosted buyer's budget for Indaba is taken from the investment of the bid parties. At the time of the tender, the bid parties indicate their financial contribution to INDABA as the city, province and the venue.
How this money is used is detailed in the contract and therefore this is not a financial contribution/sponsorship by SAT per se, but merely a facilitation of the funds received.
However, the high profile International Cape Town Jazz festival is also such a structured deal driven campaign by hosting international media, but the contract structure refers to a sponsorship deal. The amounts spent for this event are:
(i) R2 633 400.00
(ii) R1 710 000.00
(iii) R1 140 000.00
(iv) Still to negotiate
Reply received: August 2012
QUESTION NO. 1871 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 21DATE OF PUBLICATION: 3 August 2012
Mrs J D Kilian (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) How many employees in his department in the post level of deputy director to director-general who have been appointed on a (a) permanent and (b) contract basis (i) have been suspended on full salary pending investigations or disciplinary action for periods exceeding three months, (ii) have resigned before the relevant investigations or disciplinary actions were concluded and (iii)(aa) have been found guilty of gross financial misconduct or negligence and dismissed and (bb) were dismissed following due process and disciplinary hearings in the (aaa) 2009-10 and (bbb) 2010-11 financial years;
(2) what total amount was paid in salaries and benefits to the employees while they were suspended;
(3) whether his department has laid criminal charges against any persons following investigations or disciplinary hearings where fraud or corruption was found to have taken place; if not, why not; if so,
(4) whether, subsequent to the specified findings of fraud and corruption, any amounts have been recovered in terms of the relevant provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999; if so, what amounts; if not,
(5) how does he intend to comply with national legislation which was promulgated to prevent corrupt practices and compel authorities to report corrupt practices to law enforcement agencies?
NW2259E
MRS J D KILIAN (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS 2259. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:(1) (aaa) 2009/10 financial year
(a) None.
(b) (i) None.
(ii) None.
(iii) (aa) None.
(bb) None.
(bbb) 2010/11 financial year
(a) None.
(b) (i) One (1) Deputy Director.
(ii) None.
(iii) (aa) None.
(bb) None.
(2) R122 071, 37.
(3) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
(5) Implement legislative requirements as defined in the acts.
Reply received: August 2012
QUESTION NO. 1761 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 20DATE OF PUBLICATION: 27 July 2012
Mr S B Farrow (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him make payment to (i) suppliers and (ii) service providers within the 30 day payment period as specified by the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Act 1 of 1999; if not, in each case, (aa) how many service providers are awaiting payment, (bb) what is the monetary value of outstanding payments and (cc) how long is payment overdue;
(2) whether (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him are liable for any interest charged on overdue payments in any of the cases mentioned; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, what is the (i) percentage and (ii) monetary value of interest charged;
(3) whether (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him have negotiated revised payment schedules with each of the service providers mentioned; if not, why not; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details;
(4) what are the reasons for (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him not making payment within 30 days as specified by the PFMA;
(5) whether (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him have implemented any measures to (i) ensure full compliance with the PFMA and (ii) facilitate immediate payment for overdue accounts; if not, why not; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details?
NW2152E
MR S B FARROW (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS 1761. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS: National Department of Tourism (1) (a) (i) Yes, if they comply with Supply Chain Management policy. (ii) Yes, if they comply with Supply Chain Management policy. (aa) Two (02) service providers. (bb) R23 100 and R28 540 (R51 640). (cc) 62 days and 47 days respectively.| Name of Service Provider | Invoice amount | Invoice date | Invoice receipt date | Payment date | Number of days overdue | Comments |
| LEE 0108 Trading Enterprise | R23 100. | 18/04/2012 | 19/04/2012 | 20/06/2012 | 62 | Late payment due to outstanding documents from the service provider |
| Hot Tomato Publication | R28 540. (R51 640) | 03/05/2012 | 03/05/2012 | 19/06/2012 | 47 | Late payment due to outstanding information on banking details. |
(2) (a) No, no interest charged as non-compliance was on the side of the service providers.
(3) (a) No, the non-compliance was on the side of the service providers.
(4) (a) - Late submission of health and hygiene inspection certificate.
- Late submission of banking details.
(5) (a) Yes.
(i) The Department implemented internal control measures through monthly reconciliations of suppliers' payments which help to identify and prevent late payments and ensure full compliance with the Public Finance Management Act.
(ii) The internal control measures implemented by the department assist to speed up the payment process in order to prevent overdue accounts. The latest Auditor General's report confirmed that the department pay its service providers on an average within eight (08) days.
South African Tourism (1) (b) (i) Yes. (ii) Yes. (aa) Not applicable. (bb) Not applicable. (cc) Not applicable.(2) (b) Not applicable.
(3) (b) Not applicable.
(4) (b) Not applicable.
(5) (b) (i) Yes.
(ii) Yes.
Reply received: June 2012
QUESTION NO. 1570
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 17
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 8 June 2012
Mr N J J van R Koornhof (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether he intends to conduct a study on the impact that flying activities over the Kruger National Park and the region will have on the tourism sector in the event that the SA Air Force base in Langebaan is moved to Hoedspruit; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1894E
MR N J J VAN R KOORNHOF (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS1570. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
No, the Department of Transport regulates all aviation related matters and works with the Department of Environmental Affairs with regard to matters pertaining to flying over the protected areas.
Reply received: June 2012
QUESTION NO. 1364INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 14
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 25 May 2012
Mr S B Farrow (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether funds to promote tourism have been transferred each specified (a) province, (b) metro and (c) district council; if not; why not; if yes what are the relevant details;
(2) whether funds were allocated for delegates to attend the Tourism Indaba in Durban in May 2012; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1612E
MR S B FARROW (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS1364. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(1) (a) No
(b) No
(c) No. The Department of Tourism has no conditional grant payments to the above. Funding is provided through the Provincial Budget allocations.
(2) The National Department of Tourism does not allocate funds for delegates to attend the Tourism Indaba, as the hosting of the event is the responsibility of South African Tourism.
A total of 10 793 delegates attended Tourism Indaba 2012. No funds were allocated for general delegates to attend, by South African Tourism, except for Hosted Buyers and Hosted Media.
To enhance the international profile of the show and to stimulate tourism trade, a total of 200 international Hosted Buyers and 108 international Hosted Media attended Indaba, with their travel and accommodation expenses fully funded by the Indaba bid party agreement between Tourism Kwazulu-Natal, Ethekwini Municipality, the Kwazulu-Natal Department of Economic Development and Tourism, the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre and South African Tourism.
Reply received: July 2012
QUESTION NO. 1363INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 14
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 25 May 2012
Mr S B Farrow (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) (a) How many consultants were employed by his department in the (i) 2010-11 and (ii) 2011-12 financial years and (b) who were they; (c) what was the cost associated with hiring each specified consultant for each specified programme and (d) what were the reasons for employing the consultants in each case.
(2) whether the consultants were appointed after a tender process in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1611E
MR S B FARROW (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS1363. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(1) (a) (i) 2010/11
None.
(ii) 2011/12
One (1).
(b) John Tibane Consulting.
(c) R60 000, 00 and R21 730, 00 (R81 730, 00).
(d) Strategic Planning Support.
(2) Appointment in accordance with the National Department of Tourism Supply Chain delegations, which comply with the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999.
Reply received: June 2012
QUESTION NO. 1303
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 13
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 18 May 2012
Mr M R Sayedali Shah (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether his department has (a) conducted or (b) commissioned a skills audit of the tourism sector; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1513E
MR M R SAYEDALI SHAH (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS1303. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(a)(b) The National Department of Tourism has not yet conducted or commissioned a skilled audit of the sector. However, in 2007 the then Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) commissioned a skills audit research process of the tourism sector in partnership with THETA now known as CATHSETA.
The findings of the Tourism Skills Audit Report 2007, stated very clear that the South African tourism industry must collaborate to address the inadequate skills base underpinning tourism, and the lack of scarce and critical skills in important sub-sectors of the industry.
The scarce and critical skills gaps identified in the audit report amongst others are the following:
Hospitality
Management, Waiters, Chefs, Cooks and Cashiers
Travel & Tourism
Travel consultants, Managers, Tour Drivers, Tour Operators and Tour Managers
Tourist Guiding & Conservation
Supervisors / Managers / CEO, Tour guide, Sales, Taxidermist and Rangers
Reply received: May 2012
QUESTION NO. 1109INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 11
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 4 May 2012
Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) (a) What are the (i) yearly rental and (ii) floor space of the (aa) current and (bb) previous premises occupied by his department's head office and (b) when (i) was the current building occupied and (ii) does the current lease expire;
(2) whether his department publicly invited tenders prior to the leasing of the current premises; if not, why not; if so, (a) when, (b) where was it published and (c) which (i) companies and (ii) properties were shortlisted;
(3) what was the (a) floor space and (b) annual rental offered by each shortlisted (i) company and (ii) property? NW1297E
MRS M WENGER (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS1109. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
1. (a) (i) R19 497 578, 76.
(ii) (aa) 12 878.60 m².
(bb) Not applicable, the National Department of Tourism shared accommodation with the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) under the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) dispensation.
(b) (i) 10 June 2011.
(ii) Not applicable, the question to be posed to National Department of Public Works (NDPW).
2. Not applicable, the question to be posed to National Department of Public Works (NDPW)
3. Not applicable.
Reply received: April 2012
QUESTION NO. 804INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 8
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 March 2012
Mr N J van den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether any officials from (a) his department and (b) any entities reporting to him were on an official visit to Bloemfontein in (i) December 2011 and (ii) January 2012; if so, in each case, what (aa) is the (aaa) name and (bbb) position of the specified official, (bb) was the (aaa) purpose and (bbb) date of such visit and (cc) was the cost of (aaa) transport, (bbb) accommodation and (ccc) other expenses? NW975E
MR N J VAN DEN BERG (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS804. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(a) (i) No
(ii) (aa) (aaa) Riaan Aucamp
(bbb) Chief Director, Head of the Ministry of Tourism
(bb) (aaa) Render official ministerial support in accordance with the Ministerial
Handbook
(bbb) 8 January 2012
(cc) (aaa) R4536
(bbb) None
(ccc) None
(b) (i) No
(ii) No
Reply received: April 2012
QUESTION NO. 639INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 8
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 March 2012
Mr L P Khoarai (ANC) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(a) How many (i) jobs have been created by his department and (ii) businesses related to Tourism benefited from this fund since the President's state of the nation address (SONA) in 2011 and (b) what development policy framework is envisaged to give effect to the objectives of a green economy accord? NW797E
MR L P KHOARAI (ANC) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS639. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(a)(i)(ii) National Department of Tourism did not use this fund because its job creation programme is financed through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP) which is responsible for promoting SMMEs through the budget of the department.
(b) The National Department of Tourism has developed the National Minimum Standard for Responsible Tourism (NMSRT). The standard has a section on Environmental Criteria, which ensures compliance to greening by the tourism establishments that will certified under the NMSRT. A National Tourism and Climate Change Programme and Action Plan have also been developed. The primary purpose of the Action Plan is to ensure that the tourism sector responds effectively to the challenge of climate change. A key focus of the plan is the reduction of tourism related Green House Gas (GHG) emissions through the promotion of resource efficiency (water and energy) and the use of renewable energy sources. In addition to its policy work, the NDT in partnership with Departments of Water and Environmental Affairs and ESKOM embarked in the Hospitality Greening and Resource Efficiency Provincial Awareness Workshops in the 2011/12 financial year.
Reply received: April 2012
QUESTION NO. 638INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 8
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 March 2012
Mr L P Khoarai (ANC) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
How does his department (a) assist the tourism industry to apply for funds from the R10 billion that has been set aside by the industrial development corporation for job creation and (b) promote tourism for young entrepreneurs together with the (i) National Youth Development Agency and (ii) private sector?
NW796E
MR L P KHOARAI (ANC) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS638. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(a) IDC runs a tourism programme independent from the jobs fund. The department works with IDC, DBSA, National Empowerment fund and provinces to create awareness about available funding opportunities in the institutions. Workshops are held across the country in this regards.
(b) The department is not currently running any specific programme with the NYDA. However, the tourism enterprise partnership also recognises the empowerment of designated groups and the department also runs programmes such as chefs training for youth specifically.
Reply received: April 2012
QUESTION NO. 637INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 8
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 16 March 2012
Mr L P Khoarai (ANC) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
How will tourism be promoted by the (a) infrastructure projects as referred to by the President in terms of section 12(1) of the Income Tax Act to support new manufacturers and seven projects for which an investment of R8,4 billion was approved and (b) R20 billion of incentives to support these new manufacturers and projects?
NW795E
MR L P KHOARAI (ANC) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS637. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(a) (b) Tourism's success rely on the efficiency of infrastructure. The recapitalisation of old infrastructure and building of the new infrastructure will certainly contribute to improved efficiency, particularly for road and rail infrastructure.
Reply received: April 2012
QUESTION NO. 587INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 7
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 9 March 2012
Mr G G Hill Lewis (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether his department has an internal audit unit, if not; why not; if so, (a) how many staff members are employed in the unit and (b) what (i) is the structure and (ii) are the functions of the unit;
(2) Whether the audit committee considers the internal audit reports, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether he holds meetings to discuss (a) the internal reports and (b) their findings with the audit committee, if not, why not, in each case, if so (i) on what dates has each specified meeting taken place and (ii) what are the further relevant details?
NW752E
MR G G HILL LEWIS (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(1) Yes.
(a) Five (5).
(b) (i) Five (5) posts as per the approved structure.
(ii) Risk and compliance; forensic; information systems and performance audits.
(2) Yes, Internal Audit reports in writing to the Audit Committee who interrogate and deal with it within their mandate.
(3) No.
(a) The internal audit reports are discussed with the Accounting Officer; and
(b) The Accounting Officer represents the department in the Audit Committee meeting where findings are discussed. The Minister meets the Auditor-General and the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The Chairperson has an open line to the Minister if he wants to bring anything to the Minister's attention.
These meetings took place on the following dates:
2010/2011 dates
1. 19 October 2010.
2. 3 February 2011.
2011/2012 dates
1. 20 July 2011.
2. 8 December 2011.
Reply received: March 2012
QUESTION NO. 501INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 6
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 2 March 2012
Mr R A P Trollip (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether he met with the internal audit committee in the (a) 2010-11 and (b) 2011-12 financial years; if not, why not; if so, (i) on which dates did they meet and (ii) what are the further relevant details?
NW650E
MR R A P TROLLIP (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS501. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The Minister appoints the internal audit committee which reports to the Accounting Officer (Director-General). As stated in the Audit Committee Charter, the Audit Committee has free and unrestricted access to the entire Departments activities, records, personnel, the Accounting Officer, the Minister, as well as the Auditor-General. The Chairperson of the internal audit committee has an open line to the Minister if he/she wants to bring anything to the Minister's attention. The Minister together with the Accounting Officer meets with the Auditor General en Chairperson of the Department Audit Committee and the Chairperson of the Audit Committee gives his input on the audit issues reported by internal audit. Furthermore the Department reports once a month to the Minister on financial matters, which he interrogates.
The Minister, Accounting Officer, Auditor General and Chairperson of the Department Audit Committee met on the following dates:
2010/2011 dates
1. 19 October 2010.
2. 3 February 2011.
2011/2012 dates
1. 20 July 2011.
2. 8 December 2011.
Reply received: March 2012
QUESTION NO. 440INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 6
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 2 March 2012
Mr S B Farrow (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether his department allocated funding to research and develop methods to determine the number of (a) visitors and (b) tourists visiting South Africa both externally and internally for the purposes of (i) vacation, (ii) business, (iii) medical, (iv) conference attendance , (v) sport, (vi) family and (vii) other; if not, why not; if so, what (aa) amount was budgeted for the 2010-11 financial year and (bb) are the further relevant details;
(2) whether he consulted with his (a) Government counterparts, (b) state-owned enterprises and (c) other relevant agencies in order to collate the information accurately; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether his department intends to market South Africa as a conference centre destination; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW587E
MR S B FARROW (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS440. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
1) Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), which is the official statistics agency for the country, is responsible for processing and dissemination of official tourism statistics, both inbound and outbound. This is also categorised by visitors and tourists. South African Tourism (SAT), which is a destination marketing agency funded through the National Department of Tourism (NDT) conducts a departure survey at ports of entry to supplement the data release by StatsSA to cover variables such as the purpose of the visit for example vacation, business, medical, conference attendance, sport, family and others.
2) Yes.
SAT methodology for the departure survey was approved by StatsSA in line with its mandate and the South Africa Statistical Quality Assessment Framework (SASQAF). The department works closely with StatsSA, Department of Home Affairs, Reserve Bank, National Treasury, SAT and the Tourism Business Council of South Africa to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information. The framework collection, processing and dissemination of tourism statistics in South Africa is benchmarked against the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)'s framework to ensure global comparability.
3) Yes.
A National Conventions Bureau office has been established as a business unit for South African Tourism. A General Manager has been appointed to lead the Bureau and the process is underway with regard to the development of the Conventions Bureau Plan.
Reply received: March 2012
QUESTION NO. 141INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 2
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 17 February 2012
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether his department has created any new jobs in 2011; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how many;
(2) whether his department is on track to reach its goal of creating 225 000 jobs by 2020; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Mrs M A A Njobe (Cope) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS141. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(1) The department uses the Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) compiled by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) to track progress with regards to the direct contribution of tourism to employment. The latest information available in this regards is for 2009 (provisional) and therefore we could not report on the progress using official figures from Stats SA. Furthermore, TSA from Stats SA only provides figures on direct contribution of tourism to employment not total contribution (which includes both direct and indirect) of travel and tourism to employment.
However, the department had to use estimates released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) to track on progress in the absence of the latest figures from Stats SA. According to WTTC report released in 2011, it was estimated that direct contribution of tourism to employment was going to be 593 800 in 2011 compared to 590 200 revised estimate for 2010. Furthermore, it was estimated that the total contribution (Direct and Indirect) of travel and tourism to employment for 2011 was going to be 1 334 400 compared to the revised 2010 estimate of 1 338 800. This is a slight increase in 2011 compared to 2010. However, the department is in consultation with WTTC to verify these figures and to further establish the disparities between their methodology and that of the TSA.
Currently the National Department of Tourism is above target for quarter one up to quarter three of the current financial year in supporting and creating of jobs through the Tourism Enterprise Partnership and the Social Responsibility Implementation (Expanded Public Works Programme) of the department. Under the Tourism Enterprise Partnership, 3991 jobs were supported up to the third quarter; and under the Social Responsibility Implementation (Expanded Public Works Programme) a total of 4262 full time equivalent jobs were created from April 2011 up to the third quarter.
(2) Based on WTTC estimates used as well as the jobs from the Expanded Public Works programme as reported above, there was a slight increase in the total contribution (both direct and indirect) of travel and tourism to employment and the department is confident that the 2020 target will be met.