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Reply received: December 2013
QUESTION NO. 3020- 2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 1 November 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 3020 - 2013)
Mr J. H van der Merwe (IFP) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(1) What language policy is being followed in each municipality in South Africa;
(2) Whether there is a written language policy; if not, why not; if so, (a) which languages are being used and (b) what are the relevant details;
(3) Whether he will make a copy of such written language policy available to Mr J. H van der Merwe;
(4) Whether he will make a statement on the matter?
NW3570E
REPLY
1. South Africa has two (2) national language policies that inform all other language policies in the country, the National Language Policy Framework for the nation as a whole (NLPF), and, the Language -in- Education Policy (LIEP) for education. Municipalities work within these frameworks as they are bound by the Constitution to develop policy in this regard.
2. Promulgated language legislation in the provinces and language policies to inform municipal ones are necessary to specify which languages are to be and as such, it is not possible to specify what languages have been legally adopted for each province.
3. In light of the foregoing, there is no copy of policy available at this stage,
4. In the context of policy and legislation with regard to the development and promotion of official languages, provinces are encouraged to develop and adopt specific language policies and legislation.
Reply received: December 2013
QUESTION 2943-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 OCTOBER 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 35 – 2013
DR P J RABlE (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE:
(1) How much has (a) his department and (b) each of the entities reporting to him spent on advertisements placed on the africa news network 7 (ANN7) news channel;
(2) were these advertisements placed through the government information and communication system?
NW3494E
REPLY:
1 (a). My Department has not spent any amount on advertisements placed on the Africa News Network 7 (ANN7).
(b). All entities reporting to me, indicated that they have not spent any amount on advertisements on the Africa News Network 7 (ANN7).
2. None.
QUESTION 2943: FOR A WRITTEN REPLY IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: DR P J RABlE (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE: (1) HOW MUCH HAS (A) HIS DEPARTMENT AND (B) EACH OF THE ENTITIES REPORTING TO HIM SPENT ON ADVERTISEMENTS PLACE ON THE AFRICA NEWS NETWORK 7 (ANN7) NEWS CHANNEL; (2) WERE THESE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED THROUGH THE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM? NW3494E
DECISION
Content noted;
4.2Approve the draft reply of the question in Pocket 2.
Approved/not approved
Further discussion required/not required.
Suggested date for discussion:
MINISTER
DATE: 16/11/2013
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Reply received: December 2013
QUESTION 2821-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 OCTOBER 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 35 - 2013)
MR G R KRUMBOCK (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE:
(1) WHAT AMOUNT HAS (A) HIS DEPARTMENT AND (6) EACH OF THE ENTITIES REPORTING TO HIM SPENT ON ADVERTISEMENTS PLACE ON THE SABC 24 HOURNEWS CHANNEL;
(2) WERE THESE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED THROUGH THE GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEM?
NW3326E
REPLY:
(1) (a) My Department did not spend any amount on advertisements placed on the SABC 24 hour news channel.
(b) All entities reporting to the Minister of Arts and Culture indicated that they have not spent any amount on advertisements on the SABC 24 hour news channel.
(2) None.
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Reply received: December 2013
QUESTION NO 2758-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 OCTOBER 2013:
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 33- 2013
"Mr N J Van Den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. What are the reasons for his departments termination of funding towards the operations and maintenance costs of the 1820 Settlers Monument in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, in March 2011;
2. Is he considering reinstating funding for the monument, if not, why not, is so, when will funding be reinstated?
NW3258E
REPLY:
1. The Department entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the 1820 Settlers Monument for the 2008-200912009-2010/2010-2011 MTEF cycle. A total amount of R2.523 Million was transferred in the first year, R2,674 Million was transferred for the following year and a total of R2,836 Million was transferred for the final year respectively. The Memorandum of Agreement signed with the 1820 Settlers Monument could not be renewed due to lack of funds in the Department.
Funding for the 1820 Settlers Monument can be reinstated if the Department is able to raise more funding for this and other heritage properties.
Reply received: November 2013
QUESTION NO: 2668-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 11 OCTOBER 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER REF NO. 32-2013)
"MRS H S MOSWELI (IFP) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE:
1. (a) How many disciplinary cases are outstanding in his Department; and, (b) what is the nature of each case?
2. (a) how long have these cases been on-going and (b) when will most of them be concluded?
3. have the persons who are being charged been suspended; if not, why not; if so, for how long will they be suspended?
4. Whether the specified persons are still receiving their salaries; is so, what is has been the total cost of their salaries to the State?"
(NW3158E)
REPLY:
1 (a) There are no outstanding disciplinary cases in my Department,
(b) Nil.
2. (a) Nil.
(b) Nil.
3. No person has been charged as there are no cases.
4. Nil.
Reply received: December 2013
QUESTION NO 2664-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 11 OCTOBER 2013:
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 32- 2013
2664. Mr N J van den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(1) Whether his department conducted an audit of the heritage sites that will be affected by the land restitution programme; if not, when will this audit be undertaken and finalised; if so, (a) what are the names of these sites and (b) where are they located;
(2) Whether his department reached an agreement on who will take responsibility for the maintenance of the sites in cases where protected land has already been transferred to new owners; if so;
(3) Whether his department will provide training to those new owners for the maintenance of the respective sites?
REPLY:
1. The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) is responsible for managing heritage sites in accordance with the National Heritage Resources Act, Act 25 of 1999. Furthermore, there is also the Provincial Heritage Resources Agencies are responsible for the identification, conservation and management of heritage resources at a provincial level. SAHRA does not have a list of all the sites affected by land restitution. If SAHRA and the Provincial Heritage Resources Agencies can be provided with the list of land restitution they will be able to respond to 1 (a) and (b).
2. The maintenance of sites is the responsibility of the owner. SAHRA provides guidelines on how these should be conserved.
3. When sites are declared a conservation management plan is developed which stipulates how sites should be managed and conserved.
Reply received: December 2013
QUESTION NO. 2632 – 2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 11 OCTOBER 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 2632 - 2013)
"MR JJ VAN DER LlNDE (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1.Whether any performance bonuses were paid to employees in the Department in respect of the 201212013financial year; if so, (a) what is total number of employees that received bonuses and (b) what is the total amount paid out by the Department for employee bonuses;
2. What percentages of outputs were achieved by the Department as measured against the targets set in the Annual Performance Plan of the Department in respect of the said period?"
NW3120E
REPLY
1.No, performance bonuses have not yet been paid to employees in respect of the 2012/2013 financial year.
2.The Department made huge inroads towards the achievement of most of its targets for the 2012/13financial year. Although the audited performance information reflects only 55% of the targets as fully achieved, there were other targets that were fully achieved but were later declassified as not achieved by the Auditor-General due to non-availability of supporting documentation to prove completion. For example, a number of our infrastructure projects were completed during the aforesaid financial year including renovation of the OR Tambo homestead, construction of phase 2 of Ncome, construction of Matola Raid, and many more. But because the Department could not provide the Auditor-General with completion certificates of the latter projects, these achieved targets were declassified as not achieved. This is in spite of the fact that the issuing of completion of certificates is out of the Department's control. Moreover, more than 75% progress was made towards the achievement of some of the other Departmental targets. For example, the target for new libraries was set at 14and the Department managed to fully complete 13new libraries (construction of the 14thlibraries was still on-going at the time of reporting). However, the system used by the Auditor-General to gauge performance does not recognise the latter as achieved nor does it acknowledge such progress in its assessments and reporting.
QUESTION NO. 2632-2013 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: MR J J VAN DER LINDE: (DA): WHETHER ANY PERFORMANCE BQNUSES WERE PAID TO EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT IN THE 2012/2013 FINANCIAL YEAR AND WHAT PERCENTAGE OF OUTPUTS WERE ACHIEVED BY HIS DEPARTMENT AS MEASURED AGAINSTEACH TARGET SET IN APP IN 2013 FINANCIAL YEAR
Content noted
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DEPUTY MINISTER
DATE: 11/11/2013
DECISION
4. Approved the draft reply enclosed in Pocket 2, if you concur with its content thereof
Approved/not approved
Further discussion required/not required
Date for further discussion:
MINISTER
DATE: 15/11/2013
THE MINISTER
QUESTION NO. 2632-2013 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: MR J J VAN DER LINDE: (DA): WHETHER ANY PERFORMANCE BONUSES WERE PAID TO EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT IN THE 201212013 FINANCIAL YEAR AND WHAT PERCENTAGE OF OUTPUTS WERE ACHIEVED BY HIS DEPARTMENT AS MEASURED AGAINSTEACH TARGET SET IN APP IN 2013 FINANCIAL YEAR
INTRODUCTION
1 The above-mentioned question appears in the Internal Question Paper No 32-2013, dated 11 October 201 3 for written reply in the National Assembly Annexure A.
c. A draft reply to the question is enclosed in Pocket 2 for your consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
3.It is recommended that you:
3.1 take note of the contents
3.2 approve the draft reply enclosed in Pocket 2, if you concur with its contents thereof.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DATE: 07 Nov 3013
Reply received: October 2013
QUESTION NO.: 2583
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 11 OCTOBER 2013
Mr D C Smiles (DA) to ask the Minister for the Public Service and Administration:
How much has (a) her department and (b) each of the entities reporting to her spent on promotional events organised by The New Age newspaper between 1 September 2012 and 30 August 2013? NW3070E
REPLY
The Department of Public Service and Administration, the entities reporting to me and the Public Service Commission did not incur any expenditure on promotional events organized by the The New Age newspaper between 1 September 2012 and 30 August 2013.
Reply received: November 2013
QUESTION NO 2473 – 2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 20 SEPTEMBER 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 31 - 2013)
Mr N J van den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
Whether his department had established the National Language Unit in accordance with the Use of Official Languages Act, Act 12 of 2012: if not, when will the unit be established; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW2958E
REPLY
No National Language Unit as prescribed in the Use of Official Languages Act, Act 12 of 2012 has been established. An existing National Language Service (NLS) carries out the precise functions identified in the Act, namely, promoting parity of esteem and equitable treatment of the official languages of the Republic; facilitating equitable access to the services and information of government, promoting language management within government, and performing any other functions that the Minister may prescribe. Programmes are in place to ensure that these requirements are fulfilled Advising the Minister on policy and strategy involving regulating and monitoring the use of official languages by national government for government purposes is carried out by the Language Planning section. The mandate of PanSALB itself speaks to these very functions. It is not envisaged that a National Language Unit will be established at this stage, given that the functions of units as prescribed by the Act are being adequately fulfilled by the current structure.
Reply received: November 2013
QUESTION NO. 2472-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 20 SEPTEMBER 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 31-2013)
Mr N J van den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(a) What are the reasons for the revision of the Pan South African Language Board Act, Act 59 of 1995, and (b) when is it anticipated that the process will be completed? NW2957E
REPLY
(a) The Pan South African Language Board Act, Act 59 of 1995 must be revised for two reasons. Firstly, it must be aligned with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 as the relevant overarching legislation which it predates.
Secondly, it must strengthen provision for the oversight of PanSALB to improve the governance and functioning of the entity.
(b) The process is likely to be completed in October 2014.
Reply received: November 2013
QUESTION NO. 2471- 2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 20 SEPTEMBER 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 31-2013)
Mr N J van den Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
Whether he has finalised the appointment of the new Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB); if so, when will the new board be announced; if not, when will the appointment of the new board be finalized ?
NW2956
REPLY
The appointment of the new Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) is done in consultation with Parliament through the Portfolio Committee. As soon as the parliament process is concluded, I will in accordance with the Act appoint the board.
Reply received: November 2013
QUESTION NO. 2470- 2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 20 SEPTEMBER 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 31-2013)
Dr H C van Schalkwyk (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
Which (a) national government departments, (b) national public entities and (c) public enterprises have (i) finalised their language policies and (ii) established language units in accordance with the Use of Official Language Act, Act 12 of 2012, excluding the information provided in his reply to question 990 on 16 June 2013?
NW2955E
REPLY
Currently, there are no national government departments, national public entities, and public enterprises that have finalised their language policies and established language units in accordance with the Use of Official Language Act, Act 12 of 2012.
On 4 September 2013, the Department conducted a workshop for national government departments, national public entities and national public enterprises in preparation for the implementation of the Use of Official Language Act, Act 12 of 2012.
Reply received: November 2013
QUESTION NO. 2469- 2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 20 SEPTEMBER
2013 [INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N0.31 -2013)
"Dr H C van Schalkwyk (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 990 on 16 June 2013, the regulations to the Use of Official Languages Act, Act 12 of 2012, have been finalised; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2954E
REPLY
The Regulations to the Use of Official Languages Act 12 of 2012 were published for comments in May 2013. A further consultative workshop was also held on the 4th September 2013. We are currently editing and amending where possible. The final Regulations will be published in the Government Gazette in due course.
Reply received: October 2013
QUESTION N0.2250 -2013
WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 AUGUST 2013:
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 28- 2013
"Mrs. H S Msweli (IFP) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
1 Whether his department is ensuring that young and up-and-coming artists are given opportunities to perform at departmental and other government functions; if not, why not; if so, do they receive the same amount as established artists;
2 Whether his department is ensuring that established artists booked for events are rotated to expose other musicians to the public; if not, why not; if so, how often is this done;
3 how is his department ensuring that no artists use their political affiliations in order to be regularly selected to perform at government events?
REPLY:
1. Events organised by my department provide a diverse range of discipline ,genres and styles offering, depending on the occasion. While my department cannot answer for how other government departments approach the matter, we strive to provide young and up-and-coming artist the opportunity to showcase their talent at such events. Young artists identified to perform, do not receive the same remuneration as established artists.
Working in partnership with provincial and local government to identify upcoming artists, the department adopt similar remuneration scales to those used in the provinces and local government structures although a small increase is generally levied on the benchmark scale in recognition of the importance of performance on a national stage.
2. The DAC live performances are varied in their scope and nature and as such it is unlikely that one DAC live performance opportunity will feature the same established artists consistently. The service providers and music promoters appointed by the department to assist in the hosting of these events are structured to rotate artists as much as possible to create equal opportunity and fair play.
3. My department does not include artists in the programme of any event on the basis of political affiliation.
Reply received: September 2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER REF NO. 27-2013)
"MS M R SHIN (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE: 2013-08016"
1. Whether any staff member in his department (a) performed work in addition to the responsibilities related to his work, outside normal working hours in the (i) 2008-09, (ii) 2009-10, (iii) 2010-11, (iv) 2011-12, and (v) 2012-13 financial years and (b) has been performing such work during the period 1 April 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, how is it determined whether such work is being performed or not; if so in each case, (aa) how many staff members and (bb) in what job or work categories are the specified staff members employed;
2. Whether approval for such work was obtained in each case; if not, what are the relevant details; if so, (a) what is the policy of his department in this regard, (b) by whom are such applications considered and approved, (c) how many contraventions of this policy were brought to the attention of his department in the (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12 and (iii) 2012-13 financial years and (d) what steps have been taken against transgressors? NW2545E
REPLY:
(1)(2). Yes, some of my staff members performed work outside their normal working hours during the said period and that approval was granted by the DG after consideration of the application to do such work, and as such there was no transgression of the departmental policy on work outside normal working hours.
NB: - The table below explains the situation as questioned by the honourable member.
| Financial Year | Number of staff members | Job or work categories | Minister/Delegate Approval Yes/No | Steps taken against transgression |
| 2008/09 | 1 | Communication Officer | YES | N/A |
| 2009/10 | 11 | Archivist; | YES | N/A |
| 2010/11 | 27 | Labour Relations Officer; | YES | N/A |
| 2011/12 | 21 | Accountant; | YES | N/A |
| 2012/13 | 4 | Cultural Officer; | YES | N/A |
| 1 April 2013 till date | 4 | Cultural Officer; | YES | N/A |
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO: 2090-2013
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 AUGUST2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER REF NO. 27-2013)
"Dr WG James (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(a) Does his department prepare quarterly interim financial statements and
(b) are these statements considered by the audit committee? NW2512E
REPLY:
(a) Yes, my department prepares quarterly interim financial statements and
(b) Yes, audit committee considers these financial statements
Reply received: October 2013
QUESTION NO. 1903-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 AUGUST 2013: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 24-2013
"Dr WG James (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
(1) What was the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year, (d) purpose, (e) date And/or dates, (f) financial cost and (g) sum total of kilometres driven in respect of each vehicle hired for use by (i) him and (ii) the Deputy Minister since January 2012?
REPLY
See Annexure A
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION 1858 – 2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY:
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 JULY 2013:
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 23-2013)
"Mr. P NTSHIQELA (COPE) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE''
Whether his department intends to put sexual violence against women on the social cohesion agenda; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2210E
REPLY:
The declaration and programme of action of the National Social Cohesion Summit, held at Kliptown, Walter Sisulu Square in July 2013 intends to address the hindrances of social cohesion of which amongst others, sexual violence against women and children is one of them. Specifically Resolution 5 of the Summit intends to accelerate changes in improving the quality of life of all people, with special attention to the needs of youth, women, children and people with disability.
We have established the Chief Directorate: Social Cohesion and Target Groups the Chief Directorate creates and support programmes on 16 Days of Activism of no violence against Women and Children national campaign as well as Community Conversations. The Chief Directorate also works with civil society bodies such Moral Regeneration Movement and the Art Therapy Centre to address these issues.
In addition Outcome 14 on Social Cohesion led by the Department will ensure that programmes are put in place to address the issues of sexual violence against women and children.
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION N0.1785-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 JULY 2013:
QUESTION N0.1785 -2013
"Mrs. N W A Michael (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
What (a) buildings under the administration of (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him are national key points and (b) criteria were used to classify them as such? NW2132E
REPLY:
None of the buildings under the administration of his department or those under the administration of entities reporting to him is national key points.
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION N0.1751-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 July 2013:
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 1751-2013
"Mr A Watson (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year and (d) purchase price of each vehicle that was bought for official use by (i) him and (ii) the Deputy Minister since 1 January 2012?"
(NW2098E)
REPLY:
My department has not purchased any vehicle for official use for me or the Deputy Minister since 1 January 2012.
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO. 1545-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLYDATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 JUNE 2013: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 22- 2013
"Mrs HS Msweli (IFP): to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(a). What is the total cost incurred from using private boat suppliers to ferry visitors to Robben Island to date and
(b) What was the individual cost of repairs for the museum's vessels, namely, (i) Sikhululekile and (ii) Dias in the (aa) 2011-12 and (bb) 2012-13 financial years?
NW1890E
REPLY:
(a). To date the total cost incurred from using private boat suppliers to ferry visitors to Robben Island amounted to R259 7344.99.
(b)(i). The individual cost of repairs for Sikhululekile in 2011-2012 amounted to R1 924 931.72 and R3 294 866.76 in the 2012-2013 financial year
(ii). The individual cost of repairs for Dias in 2011-2012 amounted to R 858 573.95 and R 775 726.72 in 2012-2013 financial year
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION N0.1407- 2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 7 JUNE 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 20-2013)
"Dr W G James (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
What amount did his Department spend on (a) promotional items and (b) cocktail receptions on the occasion of his 2013 Budget Vote debate
NW1749E
REPLY
The total amount spent on promotional items and buffet dinner for the 2013 budget vote:
(a). R29 400.00 was spent by the Department of Arts and Culture on promotional items.
(b). R112 064.97 was spent by the Department of Arts and Culture on buffet dinner.
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO. 1315
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2013-05-31
(INTERNAL QUESTION REF NO 19-2013)
Mr S. Mokgalapa (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(1) "Whether, (a) he, (b) his deputy minister, (c) any specified officials and (d) any other person have been issued with a government or official credit card; (i) in the (aa) 2011-12 and 2012-13 financial years and (ii) since I April 2013 ; if so, in each instance, what is the (aaa)(aaaa) name, and (bbbb) job title of each person to whom credit card was issued, (bbb) credit limit, (ccc) outstanding amount as at the latest specified date for which information is available, (ddd) monthly expenses incurred for each month since receiving the credit card, (eee) reason for such a person being issued with a credit card and (fff) uses that such a credit card is intended for,
(2) Whether the credit limit of any specified credit card was exceeded at any time since it was issued; if so, (a) whose credit cards are over the limit and (b) what is the reason for the credit cards exceeding the limit?
NW 1645E
REPLY:
(1)
a) Minister - Mr SP Mashatile
(aaa) Mr SP Mashatile
(aaaa) Minister - Mr SP Mashatile
(bbbb) Minister of Arts and Culture
(bbb) Credit limit R 50,000.00 per month.
(aa) 2011-12 Financial year
Period Amount
| April 30, 2011 | R12 230.21 |
| May 31,2011 | R523.82 |
| June 30, 2011 | R686.93 |
| July 31, 2011 | R227.99 |
| August 31, 2011 | R4 938.27 |
| September 30, 2011 | R10 200.33 |
| October 31, 2011 | R9 462.86 |
| November 30, 2011 | R14 974.60 |
| December 31, 2011 | R11 735.14 |
| January 31, 2012 | R18 896.37 |
| February 29, 2012 | R3 396.25 |
| March 31, 2012 | R3 293.00 |
| R90 565.77 |
(bb) 2012-13 Financial year
Period Amount
| April 30, 2012 | R19 177.51 |
| May 31,2012 | R12 267.20 |
| June 30, 2012 | R11 331.72 |
| July 31, 2012 | R8 763.08 |
| August 31, 2012 | R4 944.23 |
| September 30, 2012 | R674.12 |
| October 31, 2012 | R30.67 |
| November 30, 2012 | R3 891.39 |
| December 31, 2012 | R1 736.65 |
| January 31, 2013 | R11 122.01 |
| February 29, 2013 | R10 676.00 |
| March 31, 2013 | R14 993.00 |
| R98 933.46 |
(ii) Since April 2013
Period Amount
| April 30, 2013 | R17 629.38 |
| May 31,2013 | R325.80 |
| June 30, 2013 | R38 115.29 |
| R56 070.48 |
(eee) Reason for such persons being issued with a credit card
To enable to pay for expenditure incurred when carrying out my duties in the interest of the State.
(fff) Uses that such a credit card is intended for
Entertainment, Petrol and Travel cost.
(2) Whether the credit limit of any specified credit card was exceeded at any time since it was issued; if so, (a) whose credit cards are over the limit and (b) what is the reason for the credit cards exceeding the limit?
The Credit Card never exceeded the limit since it was issued.
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO. 1218-2013
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 MAY 2013 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. -2013
"Dr W.G James (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
What amount has his Department spent on (a) catering and (b) entertainment in the (i) 2012-2013 financial year and (ii) since 1 April2013? NW1464E
REPLY:
(a). My Department spent the total amount of R2 116 802.13 on Catering Departmental Activities in the (i) 2012-2013 Financial year and (ii) R777 383.27 since April 2013 to date.
The following expenditure had significant impact on the Catering expenses, excluding Departmental meetings both internal and external:
| EVENT | AMOUNT |
| Strategic Planning Session | R 87 985 |
| Freedom Day | R 799 430 |
| National Archives Week | R 146 291 |
| 40th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention | R 62 410 |
| Workshop on Gauteng Carnival | R 62 344 |
| Minister's budget vote | R 27 809 |
| Minister's Public Participation | R 156 594 |
| Social Cohesion Summit – Artist rehearsal | R 41 861 |
| Women in Arts workshop | R 136 341 |
| Awareness Campaign for Provincial Geographical Names Committee | R 92 000 |
| TOTAL | R 1 613 065 |
(b). My Department spent the total amount of R315 395.58 on Entertainment in the (i) 2012-2013 Financial year and (ii) R43 634.78 since 01 April 2013 to date.
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO 1190-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17-2013
"Mr R B Bhoola (MF) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
WITH REFERENCE TO ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM BEING A WORLD HERITAGE SITE, WHAT IS THE RATIONALE BEHIND THE LOW PROPORTIONAL INCREASE IN THE ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM'S BUDGET COMPARED TO THE OTHER MUSEUMS THAT HAVE FEWER COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES?
NW1435
REPLY:
In the current economic climate, the allocations received from the National Treasury have limited increases year on year especially for the 2013114 financial year. Consequently, the allocations to our museums had to be done in such a way that it ensures its maximum effectiveness over the broad spectrum of their legislative and other responsibilities. The income revenue of Robben lsland Museum is significantly higher than any other museum associated with the Department, with a further potential to increase this revenue. As such their proportional allocation for operational expenditure for 2013114 was marginally lower than other museums. The Department however will compensate for this by allocating a significant budget for the maintenance and refurbishment of the lsland which directly relates to Robben lsland Museum's status as a World Heritage Site. This in turn will also relieve the pressures on their operational budget and further increase their revenue potential by make the lsland a more desirable tourist destination.
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO. 1115-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 MAY 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 16 - 2013)
Mr M M SWATHE (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(a). What total amount has (i) his department and (ii) each specified entity reporting to him spent on conferences in the (aa) 2009-10, (bb) 2010-11 (cc) 2011-12 and (dd) 2012-13 financial years and
(b). what, (i) amount was spent on, and (ii) is the breakdown of the expenditure for, specified conference. NW1348E
REPLY
(a). The total amount spent on conferences for the 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 financial years are:
(i) R51 299 738.51 was spent in total by the Department of Arts and Culture on conferences in the 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 financial years.
(ii) R1 467 212.15 was spent in total by entities reporting to the Minister of Arts and Culture.
(ii) R1 467 212.15 was spent in total by entities reporting to the Minister of Arts and Culture.
(aa) 2009-10 financial year:
Department of Arts and Culture – R10 969 245.00
Entities reporting to the Minister of Arts and Culture - R192 635.00
(bb) 2010-11 financial year:
Department of Arts and Culture - R4 689 958.86
Entities reporting to the Minister of Arts and Culture - R248 929.75
(cc) 2011-12 financial year:
Department of Arts and Culture - R13 913 703.56
Entities reporting to the Minister of Arts and Culture - R251 948.50
(dd) 2012-13 financial year:
Department of Arts and Culture - R21 726 831.09
Entities reporting to the Minister of Arts and Culture - R773 698.90
(b) (i) See Pocket 2
(ii) See Pocket 2
Find here: Annexure A
Find here: Annexure B
Reply received: October 2013
QUESTION NO. 1083-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 MAY 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 16-2013)
MR M W RABOTAPI (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(a) What total has (a) his department and (b) each specified entity reporting to him spent on (i) print and (ii) broadcast advertising in the (aa) 2009-10, (bb) 2010-11. (cc) 2011-12 and (dd) 2012-13 financial years;
(b) in each case, (a)(i) which radio or television station were the advertisements broadcast and (ii) in which newspapers were the advertisements published in the (aa) 2009-10, (bb) 2010-11, (cc) 2011-12 and (dd) 2012-13 financial years and (b) what costs in each specified case? NW1316
REPLY
A. DEPARTMENT
(a) The total amount spent on Print and Broadcast for the 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 financial years are:
| (aa) | (bb) | (cc) | (dd) | |||
| Year | 2009/2010 | 2010/2011 | 2011/2012 | 2012/2013 | TOTAL | |
| (i) Print | R819,461.55 | R2,910,505.39 | R6,219,373.42 | R1,875,274.06 | R11,824,614.42 | |
| (ii) Broadcasting | R1,203,495.00 | R1,785,603.90 | R4,170,289.33 | R2,066,670.32 | R9,226.058.55 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | R21 050,672.97 | |||||
(b) In each case, (a) (i) by which radio or television station were the advertisements broadcast and (ii) in which newspapers were the advertisements published in the (aa) 2009-10, (bb) 2010-11, (cc) 2011-12 and (dd) 2012-13 financial years and (b) at what cost in each specified case.
B. ENTITIES
| (aa) | (bb) | (cc) | (dd) | |||
| Year | 2009/2010 | 2010/2011 | 2011/2012 | 2012/2013 | TOTAL | |
| (i) Print | R5 756 | R8 002 | R6 290 | R5 898 | R25 946 | |
| (ii) Broadcasting | R1 346 | R1 629 | R1 811 | R1 889 | R6 675 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | R32 621 | |||||
REPLY
(i) See Pocket 2
(ii) See Pocket 2
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION 629-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 MARCH 2013 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 10-2013
Mrs S P Kopane (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1 How many claims were instituted against his department (a) in the (i)2007-08,(ii) 2008-09, (iii) 2009-10, (iv) 2010-11 and (v) 2011-12 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2012 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;
2. in respect of each specified financial year, (a) what amount was claimed, (b) how many claims were (i) finalised in court, (ii) settled out of court and (iii) are still outstanding and (c) what amount has been paid to each plaintiff in each case that was (i) finalised in court and (ii) settled out of court?
NW88E
REPLY:
1. (a) (i) 7 cases in the 2007-08 financial year;
(ii) 3 cases in the 2008-09 financial year;
(iii) 1 case in the 2009-10 financial year;
(iv) 1 case in the 2010-1 1 financial year;
(v) 2 cases in the 201 1-12 financial year; and
(b) 8 cases in the 2012-13 financial year.
2. (a) R13 104 273.68 in the 2007-08 financial year;
R707 490.00 in the 2008-09 financial year;
R1 192 801.67 in the 2009-10 financial year;
No amount was claimed in the 2010-1 1 financial year;
No amount was claimed in the 2011-12 financial year; and
R54 725.42 in the 2012-13 financial year.
(b) (i) No cases in the 2007-08 financial year;
No cases in the 2008-09 financial year;
No cases in the 2009-10 financial year;
No cases in the 2010-1 1 financial year;
1 case in the 2011-12 financial year; and
No cases in the 2012-2013 financial year.
(ii) 1 case in the 2007-08 financial year;
1 case in the 2008-09 financial year;
1 case in the 2009-1 0 financial year;
No cases in the 2010-1 1 financial year;
1 case in the 201 1-12 financial year; and
2 cases in the 2012-13 financial year.
(iii) 15 matters are still outstanding.
(C)(i) R3 150 834.93 to Dr T (Pty)Ltd
(ii) R1 090871 to Golola Consortium; and
R1 233 466.5 to Mr. Clive Kirkwood.
Reply received: April 2013
QUESTION N0.539- 2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: - 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 22-.2013)
Dr H C van Schalkwyk (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(1) Whether the Use of Official Languages Act, Act 12 of 2012, has been implemented in all government departments;
(2) will he provide a breakdown of which departments have (a) finalised a language policy and (b) established language units?
NW696E
REPLY
(1) The Use of Official Languages Act 12 of 2012 contains a provision providing that the Act comes into operation on a date the President proclaims in the Government Gazette.
The date is yet to be announced pending finalization of the promulgation of the Regulations following the public comments that, I must first consider. The process to call for public comments is underway.
When the Act comes into operation it will be implemented by Government departments, each according to their own state of readiness.
(2) Yes, I will provide a breakdown of which departments have (a) finalised a language policy and (b) established language units.
Reply received: April 2013
QUESTION No.490 2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: - 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 22-.2013)
"Mrs. HS Msweli (IFP) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
What is his department doing to align itself with the National Development Plan?
NW643E
REPLY
In October 2012, my Department met with the representatives from the National Planning Commission to unpack the implications of the NDP in the plans of DAC. Specific mention and discussion of Chapter 15 of NDP (Nation Building and Social Cohesion) and Social Cohesion Summit Report was undertaken to ensure aligned implementation. These and other discussions were integrated into the Annual performance Plan for 2013114 for implementation, monitoring and reporting.
The Presidency has engaged my department (and all other departments) regarding the "Preparatory Work Towards the 2014-2019 Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF)". Therefore my Department will be working closely with the NPC and DPME in the Presidency as well as with National Treasury in translating the National Development Plan and ensuring the alignment of DAC Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plans with the NDP
Reply received: April 2013
QUESTION NO. 275-2013
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 1 MARCH 2013 AND REVISED 28 MARCH 2013: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 4-2013
"Dr H C van Schalkwyk (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
When will the report on the financial irregularities with regard to the 2010 Fifa Cup Projects be tabled in Parliament? NW350E
REPLY:
The financial irregularities report for my Department regarding the 2010 Fifa Cup have been completed and we are currently working with the Treasury to get approvals for condonation and the reports will be tabled in Parliament when ready.
Reply received: April 2013
QUESTION N0.248-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. -2013: RECEIVED 22 FEBRUARY 2013
"Mr NJJ van R Koornhof (COPE) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture''
Whether his department is involved in the development of the Great Place near Qunu, birthplace of former President Mr Nelson Mandela; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?"NW13-265E
REPLY:
No, my department is not involved in the development of the Great Place near Qunu.
Reply received: May 2013
QUESTION 135-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 FEBRUARY 2013 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 52-2013
Mr S Esau (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1) How many legal matters were dealt with by his department (a) in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11 and (iii) 2011-12 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2012 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;
2) (a) how many of the specified legal matters were dealt with by (i) the State Attorney (ii) private attorneys during the specified periods and (b) what are the reasons why his department was not represented by the State Attorney in each specified case;
3) What total amounts were paid by his department to (a) the State Attorney and (b) private attorneys during the specified periods? NW141E
REPLY:
(1) (a) My department dealt with-
(i) 28 matters in the 2009-10 financial year;
(ii) 8 matters in the 2010-11 financial year;
(iii) 3 matters in the 2011-12 financial year; and
(b) 6 matters during the period 1 April 2012 to 22 February 2013.
(2)(a) The State Attorney dealt with
(i) 13 matters in 2009-1 0 financial year;
No matter in the 2010-11 financial year;
1 matter in the 2011-12 financial year; and
1 matter during the period 1 April 2012 to 22 February 2013.
(ii) Private attorneys dealt with-
15 matters in 2009-10 financial year;
8 matters in 2010-11 financial year;
2 matters in 2011-12 financial year; and
5 matters during the period 1 April 2012 to 22 February 2013.
(b) The State Attorney did not represent the Department because-
(i) some matters needed to be dealt with forthwith and on an urgent basis;
(ii) there was a lack of capacity within the Office of the State Attorney and there ported work overload;
(ii) there was tack of submission of progress reports when requested including undue delays in submitting reports;
(iii) of the specialised nature of work required for example, drafting of legislation; and
(iv) there was none appearance by the State Attorney at Court to represent the Department.
(3)(a) The Department paid to the State Attorney the following amounts namely,
R1 044 124.82 in the 2009-70 financial year;
R1 031 238.49 in the 2010-11 financial year;
R1 540 862.22 in the 2011-12 financial year; and
R243 536.65 during the period 1 April 2012 to 22 February 2013.
(b) The Department paid to private attorneys the following amounts namely,
R888 933.50 in the 2009-10 financial year;
R3 314 027.40 in the 2010-11 financial year;
R2 139 058.90 in the 2011-12 financial year; and
R4 367 627.30 during the period 1 April 2012 to 22 February 2013.
Reply received: March 2013
QUESTION NO. 102-2013
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLISHED IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 1-2013 DATE D14 FEBRUARY 2013
"Mr DJ Stubbe (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
1. Whether (a) his department and (b) any entity reporting to him paid any bonuses to senior officials in December 2012: if so, in each specified case, (i) to whom and (ii) what amount was paid;
2. Whether the specified bonuses were performance-based; if not, what is the justification for each bonus; if so, in each case, from which budget were the performance bonuses paid;
3. Whether, in each case (a) a performance agreement was signed with the official and (b) regular performance assessments were conducted; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case? NW108E
REPLY:
(1)(a) No bonuses were paid to senior officials in the Department,
(b). Bonuses were paid to senior officials at the following Public Entities in December 2012:-
The Market Theatre Foundation and, Voortrekker/Msunduzi Museum
(i).(ii) The Market Theatre Foundation:
Ms Annabel Lebethe: Chief Executive Officer R85 225
Ms Christine McDonald: Chief Financial Officer R82 441
Mr Malcolm Purkey: Artistic Director R74 011
Voortrekker/Msunduzi Museum
Mr R B Wood: Case Exhibition Officer: R400
Ms Phumelele Ngubane: Chief Division Officer: R400
Ms Dalifa Ngobese: Ncome Museum Manager: R400
(2). Bonuses paid by the two entities were Performance based and was from the Operational budget
(3)(a). Yes, performance agreements were signed with the relevant senior officials who were paid bonuses by the 2 entities mentioned.
(b). Yes, regular performance assessments were conducted by the 2 entities that paid bonuses to relevant senior officials.
Reply received: April 2013
QUESTION NO. 69
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATlON IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 FEBRUARY 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 1 - 2013)
Mr A C STEYN (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(a) How many tickets did (i) his department and (ii) any of its entities reporting to him purchase to attend business breakfasts hosted by a certain newspaper (name furnished) (aa) in the (aaa) 2010-11 and (bbb) 2011-12 financial years and (bb) during the period 1 April 2012 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and
(b) What was the total cost in each case? NW75E
REPLY
(a) The Department participated in a New Age/Morning Live Breakfast Briefing, hosted to unpack the DAC's 201212013 Budget Vote. The Department did not buy tickets as such, but did purchase tables to the event which were used to invite key stakeholders, to interact with the Department on its plans for the year ahead. The platform also provided an opportunity for the DAC and its stakeholders to explain to South Africans (via the SABC Morning Live TV audience) what its priorities were for the year.
(b) The event was held on 4 May 2012. An amount of R128 352.60 was spent.