Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries

2013-08-19

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Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 3187 / NW3745E

WRITTEN REPLY

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mrs A Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

(1) What strategy does she have in place to ensure that the Fetsa Tlala Initiative is successful;

(2) Please provide a business plan for each province for the initiative;

(3) Please specify the line items for which the budget will be used?

REPLY:

1. Fetsa Tlala Food Production Initiative is an intervention led by the Department in support of the Food and Nutrition Security Policy. Both the Policy and Fetsa Tlala initiative were recently approved by Cabinet in September this year.

2. In the implementation phase of the initiative it is expected that province specific plans will be submitted to the National Department each year detailing the delivery areas. Following the repriotitization of 70% of Comprehensive Agricultural Support (CASP) to focus on food production, provinces submitted business plans in the current financial year.

3. Through the initiative government aims to provide holistic support packages designed to support Subsistence and Smallholder Producers.

Reply received: December 2013

QUESTION 3157 / NW3715E

WRITTEN REPLY

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mr Sayedali Shah (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

(2) whether any of these funds were earmarked for (a) capital or (b) infrastructure-related projects; if so, (i) what are the names of these projects, (ii) where are these projects situated, (iii) what is the value of each project and (iv) how many jobs have been created by each project

(3) in each case, what process was followed to appoint project (a) implementers and (b) consultants;

(4) in each case, were funds transferred to project implementers (a) in a lump sum or (b) through progress payment;

(5) whether any projects have been impeded due to maladministration or corruption; if so, (a) which projects have been affected and (b) what action has been taken in each case? NW3715E

REPLY:

· Value of projects: R30 265 200,00

· Jobs created: 230

· In each project funds were transferred through progress payments.

· None of the projects have been impeded due to maladministration or corruption

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 3113/nw3670

WRITTEN REPLY

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mrs A Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

1. Whether, with reference to her reply to question 2547 on 4 November 2013, she knows that (a) the said product and other similar products are banned in Europe, (b) adverse reactions have been reported in the United States of America (USA) and Canada and (c) the parent company (name furnished) in South Africa has withdrawn the product from the market in the USA and Canada as a result of these adverse reactions;

2. Why has there not been a cautionary withdrawal of the license of the product while the adverse reactions reported in the USA are investigated;

3. Whether she has found that the Government regards the welfare of animals as important as the USA government does; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how was this conclusion reached? NW3670E

REPLY:

Yes
There has not been any report about adverse reactions of cattle to Zilmax in South Africa.
Government is always interested in new information about the safety and effectiveness of approved animal medicines as well as the effect of the animal medicine on the welfare of animals.

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 3070 / NW3625E

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mr R N Cebekhulu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

(1) What language policy is being followed by her department;

(2) whether there is a written language policy for her department; if not, why not; if so,

(a) which languages are being used and

(b) what are the relevant details;

(3) whether she will make a statement on the matter? NW3625E

REPLY:

(1) The department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has its own language policy, which is currently being updated to include the regulations in terms of the use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act, No.12 of 2012) which took effect on 2 May 2013.

(2) Yes, there is a written policy.

(a) The dominant languages of any particular community relevant to our work at any specific time.

(b) We communicate in any or all the officials languages.

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 3059 / NW3613

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mr P van Dalen (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

(1) What steps has she taken in light of her undertaking on 1 August 2012 that she would no longer tolerate corruption amongst high-level officials in her department;

(2) what procedures does she have in place to prevent high-level officials in her department from accepting bribes;

(3) are high-level officials in her department subject to lifestyle audits by the SA Revenue Service; if not, why not? NW3613E

REPLY:

(1) The Directorate: Employee Relations is currently training members of the Senior Management Services (SMS) on Disciplinary Code and Procedures, Chapter 7 Of the SMS Handbook.

(2) The SMS members are required to submit completed financial disclosure forms every year in terms of Chapter 9 of the SMS handbook. Where members fail to declare, disciplinary measures are invoked in terms of Chapter 7 of the SMS handbook.

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 3058 / NW3612E

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mr P van Dalen (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

Will the Minister make available the economic and socio-economic impact assessment of recreational fishing of West Coast rock lobster fishery as commissioned by her Department, and conducted by a Mthente Research and Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd;

If so will the Minister make available a copy; If not, why not NW3612E

REPLY:

(a) No. The report by Mthente Research and Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd on the economic and socio-economic impact of the recreational fishing of West Coast Rock Lobster Fishery is not complete. As soon as the report has been finalised, the Department will consider making it available.

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 2942

WRITTEN REPLY

Dr P J Rabie (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

(1) How much has (a) her department and (b) each of the entities reporting to her spent on advertisements placed on the Africa News Network 7 (ANN7) news channel;

(2) Were these advertisements placed through the Government Information and Communications System? NW3493E

REPLY:

(1) No adverts were placed on the Africa News Network 7 (ANN7) news channel

(2) Not applicable

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 2910/NW3461E

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

(1) What amount has (a) her department and (b) each of the entities reporting to her spent on advertising (i) in The New Age newspaper and (ii) on its website between 1 December 2012 and 31 August 2013;

(2) Were these advertisements placed through the Government Information and Communication System? NW3461E

REPLY:

(1) Amount spent on advertising (1) In the New Age newspaper

Pub Date	Sold to Party Name	Advertiser Name	Gross value

31.05.2013	GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION & INF	DEPT OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL	141 588.00
06.06.2013	GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION & INF	DEPT OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL	58 995.00
13.06.2013	GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION & INF	DEPT OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL	141 588.00
26.06.2013	GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION & INF	DEPT OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL	141 588.00
26.06.2013	GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION & INF	DEPT OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL	141 588.00
			625 347.00 ex vat

(1) None

(2) Yes the advertisements were placed through the Government Information and Communication System.

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 2820

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 2820 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, MR G R KRUMBOCK (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

What amount has (a) her department and (b) each of the entities reporting to her spent on advertisements placed on the SABC 24 hour news channel?
Were these advertisements placed through the Government Communication and Information System? NW3325E

REPLY:

No adverts were placed on the SABC 24 hour news channel.
Not applicable.

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 2696

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 2696 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, MS S R BEREND (COPE) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

Whether the Government's food security policy has been taken into consideration with regard to its plans for fuel producers to start blending diesel and petrol with biofuels with effect from October 2015; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the consultations and agreements arrived at by all concerned stakeholders in this regard? NW3192E

REPLY:

The recently approved Food and Nutrition Security Policy by Cabinet seeks to contribute towards food and nutrition security for all South Africans. The policy will contribute to ending hunger in South Africa in line with the National Development Plan vision 2030. The policy is to be supported by various sector specific strategies including the Bio-fuel Strategy for South Africa.

Already in this strategy it is stipulated that maize should be excluded as raw products in bio-energy production value chain, but other food crops can be utilised, i.e. sugar cane, sugar beet, canola, soya beans etc. This is because maize is a staple crop for the country, allowing maize into the bio-fuel value chain will distort the commodity prices and resulting in prize volatilities which will impact negatively of the food security status of the country.

The Food Security and Nutrition Policy for South Africa stipulate that food is a pre-requisite for human survival and therefore food security is the priority for the country. Also, Section 27, 1 (b) of the Constitution states that every citizen has a right to have access to food and water. Therefore balancing the food needs and the energy needs for the country is pivotal in ensuring that we are food secure including sustaining and growing our economy in order for the country to create much needed job opportunities.

The Department will be constantly monitoring the processes within the biofuels industry with an interest to ensure that it does not jeopardize the countries food security.

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 2695

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 2695 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, MS S R BEREND (COPE) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

(1) What measures has her department put in place to provide for the (a) production and (b) farming of specific crops, other than maize, to produce biofuels;

(2) whether the five identified crops (details furnished) can be produced in ample quantities in the country, for the purpose of biofuel production; if not, why not, if so, what (a) are the current production levels, (b) is the status of the current farming levels of the specified crops and (c) are the future projections with regard to the introduction of this process;

(3) Whether any (a) training and (b) refinery processes in anticipation of this outcome is being carried out NW3190E

REPLY:

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries provides a comprehensive set of policies, regulatory frameworks, strategies and programmes as interventions to support the production of various crops, including those which have been identified as feedstock for biofuels. These interventions allow farmers access to high quality propagating material of new varieties and information on appropriate production practices

Yes the identified biofuel crops can be produced in sufficient quantities in South Africa. One of the remarkable features of agriculture in South Africa is its diversity in terms of agro-ecological zones which enable the country to produce most agricultural crops.

Response to question 2 (a) & (b)

The current production and farming levels of the identified biofuel crops are illustrated in the table below.

CROP	AREA PLANTED (ha)	TOTAL PRODUCTION (T)	MAJOR PRODUCING PROVINCES
¹Sunflower	504 700	566 600	Free State, Mpumalanga, North West and Limpopo
¹Canola	75 165	113 001	Western Cape, Northern Cape, North West, Free State and Mpumalanga
¹Soyabean	516 500	787 100	Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, Free State and Limpopo.
²Sugarcane	388 000	16 800 000	Mpumalanga and KwaZulu Natal
³Sugar beet	2000	5000	Eastern Cape and Kwazulu Natal.

Sources: ¹DAFF –Crop Estimates Committee as at 26 Sept'13; ²South African Sugar Association (2013 estimate)

³ USDA Global Agriculture Information Network

The current estimates indicate that introduction of biofuels could potentially increase production of the identified crops by between 20 to 35%. This will require additional production areas of almost the same percentage. These estimates are heavily dependent on the availability of higher yielding varieties and incentive schemes to support profitability.

(3)

(a) Training

DAFF in collaboration with provinces and the Agriculture Research Council and several commodity organisations, provides training and capacity building on production of various crops on a regular basis. The training and capacity building also include training of those that had been identified for use in biofuel production. These interventions are tailored according to the needs of the targeted farmers.

(b) Refinery processes

Refinery processes are not part of the mandate of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 2631

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 2631 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, MR J D VD LINGE (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

Whether, with reference to his reply to question 98 of 5 March 2013, any performance bonuses were paid to any other staff in the Department in the 2012-13 financial year; if so what is the total (a) number of staff that received bonuses and (b) amount paid out by the Department for these bonuses.

REPLY:

(1) (a) Number of staff that received bonuses paid in the 2012/2013 financial year: 1201 employees

(b) Amount paid out by the department for these bonuses: R25 273 000

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 2599

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 2599 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, MR S J F MARAIS (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

Whether she or her department ever gave any funding to the Freedom Trust; if so, what (a) amounts were allocated to the trust, (b) conditions were attached thereto and (c) were the objectives of the funding;

Whether she is aware that a certain person (name furnished) is an insolvent person who was scrapped from the Roll of Attorneys as a result of disciplinary action against her; if so, what (a) influence does this information have on funding decisions and (b) are the relevant details?

REPLY:

(1) None

(2) Not applicable as DAFF did not have any transaction with Freedom Trust or the person concerned.

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 2565

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 2565 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, MR E H ELOF (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

What total amount has (a) her department and (b) each of the entities reporting to her spent on promotional events organised by The New Age newspaper during the period 1 September 2012 to 30 August 2013? NW3052E

REPLY:

25 Tables on 26 November 2012- R178 267.50

20 Tables on 16 September 2013- R142 614.00

Reply received: October 2013

QUESTION 2548

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 2548 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, MRS A STEYN (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

(1) Whether she has been informed of the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) report on the use of the RB51 vaccine for the prevention of brucellosis in cattle; if not,

(2) Whether she will ask for this report;

(3) Whether she has been informed of any negative effects of the use of the RB51 vaccine in the country;

(4) Whether she commissioned any studies on the effectiveness of the RB51 vaccine in the prevention of brucellosis in cattle; if so, what was the result of this study? NW3035E

REPLY:

Yes, the OIE has published the Terrestrial Manual 2009 – Chapter 2.4.3 Bovine Brucellosis, which the Department is aware of. The Manual provides guidelines for the manufacture of Brucella abortus strain 19 and Brucella abortus strain RB51 vaccines as well as diagnostic methods.

The department is already in possession of the OIE Terrestrial Manual 2009 – Chapter 2.4.3 Bovine Brucellosis,

The Department has received three complaints from the Free State Province regarding the suspected lack of effectiveness of RB51. As part of the investigations, all the complaints were referred to the manufacturer, MSD/Intervet for their response. MSD/Intervet is of the view that when RB51 is used according to the label in conjunction with implementing good biosecurity measures, routine monitoring segregation and slaughtering of positive animals, the vaccine is effective against Bovine Brucellosis. The Department is conducting further investigations.

The investigation that is being conducted will determine the next step, and as such no study has been commissioned.

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 2547

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 2547 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, MRS A STEYN (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

(1) What is the current status on the use of Zilmax (details furnished);

(2) Whether she has launched any investigations into the use of this product locally? NW3034E

REPLY:

(1) Zilmax is registered in terms of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947) and it is still legal to be used to improve body mass gain and feed conversion in feedlot cattle in South Africa.

(2) At this stage no investigations into the use of Zilmax has been launched.

Reply received: November 2013

QUESTION 2544

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 2544 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, MR P VAN DALEN (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

(1) With regard to a certain project (details furnished), what (a) is the purpose of the project, (b) the known cost to date, (c) the long term projected budget, and (d) current status of the project;

(2) (a) what plans does her department have in place to help the relevant community to manage the project sustainably; and (b) whether a mentorship programme has been established; if not, why not;

(3) (a) How many of these projects were launched, (b)(i) how many and (ii) which of these projects have been successful and (c) where projects have been unsuccessful what were the reasons for failure;

(4) How many people (a) have benefitted from this project, (b) are still receiving an income from this project and (c) what are their details;

(5) Was (a) any other department involved with this project and (b) similar projects in the area, and (c) they still involved, if not (i) why not, if so (ii) what are their responsibilities? NW3031E

REPLY:

Kindly note that this project is not a project of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; it is a former project of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT). The question has been referred to the Department of Environmental Affairs.

Reply received: October 2013

QUESTION 2492

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

MS C. K. K Mosimane (COPE) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

Whether the Government envisages creating a protection (a) policy and (b) tariff for classified imported goods that impact on local productivity, farming, agriculture and manufacturing; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details with regard to (i) chickens, (ii) eggs and (iii) sugar;

whether the importation of such goods and subsequent testing, labelling and warranties are in line with the Consumer Protection Act, Act 68 of 2008; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?NW2984E

reply:

1. Determination of tariffs (import duties) on all products (including chicken, eggs and sugar) in the Republic of South Africa is the responsibility of the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC). The ITAC was established in terms of the International Trade Administration (ITA) Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002).

2. The inspection of imported products is carried out by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) in terms of the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act no. 119 of 1990). At the heart of the application of the Agricultural Product Standards Act and its attendant regulations is to ensure fair trade and consumer protection.

3. DAFF is not responsible for the application of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008). Application of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 is the responsibility of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Reply received: October 2013

QUESTION 2426

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mrs A. Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

(1) Whether her department is in the Process of finalising the foot-and-mouth disease free status application in preparation for the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) committee meeting in November 2013, if so,

(2) Whether her department will adhere to all relevant requirements?

NW2911E

reply:

(1) YES

(2) Yes

Reply received: October 2013

QUESTION 2425

QUESTION:

Mrs A Steyn (DA) to as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

a) What is the total support package, broken down for each year since inception, that her department has given to the Diyatalawa community in the Free State?

b) New developments must still be implemented in this community and?

c) The planned date of implementation for these developments?

Reply:

This is a provincial matter. Kindly direct the questions to the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Reply received: October 2013

QUESTION 2352

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mr B M Bhanga (COPE) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

1) Whether she has been informed that the zero hunger programme in Brazil has helped 28 million people to overcome extreme poverty in just two years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so,

2) Whether she intends to implement the Zero Hunger Campaign to achieve a similar result; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

3) Whether she will make a statement on the matter? NW2843E

reply:

1) Whether she has been informed that the zero hunger programme in Brazil has helped 28 million people to overcome extreme poverty in just two years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so,

The Zero Hunger campaign was adapted to South African conditions in the Masibambisani campaign.

2) Whether she intends to implement the Zero Hunger Campaign to achieve a similar result; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

In 1996 government first took measures to address food insecurity in South Africa, and adopted the Integrated Food Security Strategy (IFSS) to streamline and harmonise the diverse food security interventions. The recent approval by Cabinet of the National Food and Nutrition Security Policy for South Africa, including the Fetsa Tlala integrated Food Production initiative and the Household Food and Nutrition Security Policy, has given new impetus to these programmes, and will in future co-ordinate and drive efforts to endure food security.

The NDP Vision 2030 statement proposes that every family should be able to say: "We have food on the table". The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries intends to implement the Fetsa Tlala Integrated Food Production initiative to ensure more food is produced, and the Department of Social Development will lead on programmes which will ensure that nutritious and affordable food is available to all.

3) Whether she will make a statement on the matter?

Yes, the National Policy on Food and Nutrition Security will be formally launched on World Food Day, 16^th October 2013. The Fetsa Tlala Integrated Food Production initiative will also be launched on this day.

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 2227

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

MRS A STEYN (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

With reference to her reply to question 1948 on 12 August 2013, (a) which sections of the Meat Safety Act, Act 40 of 2000, do not require mandatory implementation and (b) what (i) is the reason for the delay with regard to each specified section which has not been implemented, (ii) timeframe has she set for the complete implementation of the specified Act and (iii) steps are being taken to amend those sections of the Act which cannot be implemented? NW2645E

REPLY:

(a) Section 4 and Section 12 do not require mandatory implementation

(b) (1) Not applicable; all mandatory sections have been fully implemented within time frames, and non-mandatory sections do not have time frames.

(2) The Act is fully implemented.

(3) There are no sections of the Act which cannot be implemented

Reply received: September 2013

QUESTION 2122

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Ms M. R Shinn (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

(1) Whether any staff member in her department (a) performed work in addition to the responsibilities related to his or her 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 her 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 her department in the (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12 and (iii) 2012-13 financial years and (d) what steps have been taken against transgressors? NW2544E

reply:

a) There are employees of the department who performed remunerative work outside normal working

hours

There is no record of employees who performed remunerative work outside normal working hours for the period 2008-2009.
There is no record of employees who performed remunerative work outside normal working hours for the period 2009-2010.

iii) 2010/2011 FINANCIAL YEAR
NAME	JOB TITLE	DIRECTORATE
Moela K.C	Assistant Director: Human Resource Management	Integrated Human Resource Management
Fisher W.J	Deputy Director: Financial Management	Chief Financial Office
Van Der Berg C.D	Marine Conservation Inspector	Research Support
Maki A	Chief Marine Conservation Inspector	Compliance: EL
Polo A	Chief Marine Conservation Inspector	Compliance: CPT
Madyibi L	Administration Clerk	Customer Service
Mdini N	Human Resource Practitioner	Integrated Human Resource Management
Dr. Burnand G	State Veterinarian	Inspection Services

iv) 2011/2012 FINANCIAL YEAR
NAME	JOB TITLE	DIRECTORATE
Mullins P	Assistant Director: Administration	Fisheries Management
Van Der Berg C.D	Marine Conservation Inspector	Research Support
Prochazka K	Director	Research Support
Sibiya P	Marine Conservation Inspector	Research Support
Wilke C.G	Control Scientific Technician	Research Support
Van Der Berg C.D	Marine Conservation Inspector	Research Support
Moduka C.P	Senior Admin Officer	Monitoring and Evaluation
Manyuwa S. J	Deputy Director	Food Import, Export Standard
Setshedi K	Assistant Director	Climate Change and Disaster Management
Molele K	Control Meat Inspector	Veterinary Public Health

v) 2012/2013 FINANCIAL YEAR
NAME	JOB TITLE	DIRECTORATE
Dr. Burnand G	State Veterinarian	Inspection Services
Lephalala L.L	Senior Administration Officer	D-G's Office

b) 2013/2014 FINANCIAL YEAR
NAME	JOB TITLE	DIRECTORATE
Ranamane A.A	Messenger	Human Resource Management

aa) Number of employees who performed remunerative work in each year.

· 2010/2011 = 8

· 2011/2012 =10

· 2012/2013 = 2

bb) The job categories are indicated on the above tables.

2. Approval to perform remunerative work was granted for the above mentioned employees.

a) In terms of DAFF Policy on Remunerative work outside the employ of DAFF, in instances where the disapproval or withdrawal of an approved application is effected, the department shall provide the employee with motivation in this regard. Should a request be disapproved without motivation and to the dissatisfaction of the employee, she/he may institute a grievance in terms of the grievance procedures (PSCBC Resolution 14 of 2002).

b) The applications are approved by the Chief Director for levels 1-12, Director- General for levels 13-14.

c) i) 2010/2011 No contraventions were brought to the attention of the department.

ii) 2011/2012 No contraventions were brought to the attention of the department.

iii) 2012/2013 Four (4) contraventions were brought to the attention of the department. Further investigation will be conducted and disciplinary action to be taken against these employees.

d) Further investigation will be conducted and disciplinary action to be taken against these employees

Reply Received: August 2013

QUESTION 2089

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

R W G JAMES (DA) ASKED TO THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

(a) Does her department prepare quarterly interim financial statements and (b) are these statements considered by the Audit Committee? NW2511E

REPLY:

(a) Yes

(b) No

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 2085

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mrs A Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION

(1) From which countries do we import powdered milk;

(2) what is the testing procedure for imported powdered milk;

(5) what testing has been done on the powdered milk imported from New Zealand since 1 January 2013? NW2507E

REPLY:

(1) From which countries do we import powdered milk;

The Directorate Animal Health issues veterinary import permits for the importation of dairy products and does not distinguish between the types of dairy products. These permits are issued for the prevention and control of animal diseases. The following countries may export dairy products to South Africa under the cover of a veterinary import permit;

Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, the UK and Ukraine

South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay

North America: Canada and the USA

Africa: Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Asia: Israel, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia (specific products only UHT milk and powdered milk)

Australia and New Zealand

(2) What is the testing procedure for imported powdered milk;

The Directorate Animal Health does not usually do any testing of imported dairy products.

Yes

New Zealand

2010

1252919 kg

R31077210

2011

907469kg

R26340129

2012

2690423kg

R74759578

(5) What testing has been done on the powdered milk imported from New Zealand since 1 January 2013? [Department of Health, Directorate Food Control / Agricultural Product Standards Act?]

Lab analysis: 2013 - Two imported milk powder samples were randomly drawn and sent to the Pretoria lab for analysis, and both were found to be compliant to the requirements as stipulated in R2581.

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1994

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

MRS A STEYN (DA) FROM THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

1. What is the average length of time it takes to process an application for the rezoning of agricultural land;

2. How many application (i) for rezoning of agricultural land has the department received in each year since 2009 and (ii) have not been finalised and (b) what is the reason for the delay in each case? NW2350E

REPLY:

1) The Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act, Act 70 of 1970, does not specify the time frame to process applications lodged.

2) (a) (i) The Department received the following Rezoning applications since 2009 up to date.

· 2009- 662 applications

· 2010-452 applications

· 2011- 453 applications

· 2012- 491 applications

· 2013-302 applications

2. (a) (ii) 134

(b) what is the reason for the delay in each case?

· Incomplete applications from the applicants and non-compliance to respond to required information.

· Outstanding soils specialist reports from applicants.

· Requested comments from other sister departments.

· To be presented in the next committee session.

Reply Received: August 2013

QUESTION 1975

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mr R N CEBEKHULU (IFP) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

(1) What are the effects of genetic engineering on biodiversity through gene flow modified crops;

(2) whether any long-term research is being conducted into the effects of genetic engineering on (a)(i) human and (ii) animal health and (b) the environment;

(3) whether her department is applying the precautionary principle and adopting policy which promotes organic farming practices;

(4) whether her department supports research into methods of reducing the impact of agriculture on the environment;

(5) whether she can elaborate on the health problems that are associated with the herbicides (a) glufosinate and (b) glyphosate they want to use? NW2331E

REPLY:

1. Gene flow is a normal biological process where genetic material is transferred between sexually compatible species. Specific genes (the "transgene") or traits may be transferred between such species and become established in the receiving species. If the transgene confers a specific competitive advantage to the receiving plant it may become invasive. Most cultivated plants have been domesticated to such an extent that they cannot persist in an environment without human intervention.

Gene flow is a major concern when GM crops are grown in areas close to their native wild relatives (such as in the so called 'centres of origin' or centres of high biodiversity). SA is not a centre of origin for any of the GM crops approved for cultivation.

2. The multi-disciplinary decision-making process as provided for under the Genetically Modified Organisms Act provides for the departments of Health and Environmental Affairs to regulate matters concerning health and environment, respectively.

3. The Department applies the precautionary approach in its decision-making process by imposing specific risk management and mitigating measures in all activities involving genetically modified organisms, on a case-by-case basis as determined under the Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997.

The Department has developed a National Policy on Organic Production which covers organic food production, farming systems and trade. Consultation on this policy has reached an advanced stage.

4. Yes, the Department promotes and supports farming practices and management systems that are environment friendly. In particular, we are currently funding a research project that encourages agricultural practices capable of mitigating climate change and adapting to adverse effects of climate change.

5. The department can only respond to the toxicity of the two products which is considered during evaluation of the safety assessment of the herbicides.

Glyphosate is of relatively low oral and dermal acute toxicity. It has been placed in Toxicity Category III for these effects (Toxicity Category I indicates the highest degree of acute toxicity, and Category IV the lowest). Exposure to workers and other applicators is known to cause irritations to skin and eyes humans.

Glufosinate is classified by the World Health Organization as slightly hazardous. There are some studies that indicate that glufosinate is toxic to skin, may cause serious damage to eyes, impair fertility and cause damage to organs (nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1960

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

MR B M BHANGA (COPE) ASKED TO THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

1) Whether her department has abandoned the (a) Ilima/Letsema project and (b) Zero-hunger programmes and replaced them with the Masibambisane Initiative; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the reasons that led to this action;

2) whether she will make a statement on the matter? NW2312E

REPLY:

1. (a) No

(b) No

2. No

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1950

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

MRS A STEYN (DA) FROM THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

Has her department conducted any independent risk analyses in the (a) 2010-11, (b) 2011-12 and (c) 2012-13 financial years with reference to the requirements of the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) Terrestrial Animal Health Code; if not, why not; if so, how many? NW2299E

REPLY:

1. Risk analyses outsourced to independent persons:

(a) 2010-11

· 1

(b) 2011-12

None

2. The following risk analyses / reviews were conducted by the Import Export Policy Unit of the Directorate Animal Health, during the periods indicated:

(a) 2010- 2011

· 6

· Bans placed - 4

(b) 2011- 2012

· 0

· Bans placed – 3

· 6

· Bans placed - 5

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1949

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

MRS A STEYN (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

(a) What are the current criteria for issuing meat import permits and (b) where are the criteria formulated? NW2298E

REPLY:

(a) 1. Risk assessment

2. Disease status of exporting country

3. Evaluation of Veterinary Services

4. Approval of facilities

5. Import conditions (drafted, negotiated and issued)

6. Negotiated veterinary health certificate in place.

(b) There are several documents available to the public on the DAFF website, describing different aspects of the importation processes.

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1948

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

MRS A STEYN (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

(1) (a) Which sections of the Meat Safety Act, Act 40 of 2000, have been implemented and (b) on what date was each specified section implemented;

(2) (a) which sections of the Act have not been implemented and (b) why not, in each case? NW2297E

REPLY:

(1) (a) The Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000) was published on 1 November 2000. The process of implementation became operational on the same date.

(b) Implementation of the Meat Safety Act is not a once- off event.

(2) Sections of the Act that do not require mandatory implementation have not been implemented.

Reply received: September 2013

QUESTION 1902

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Dr W G James (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

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) her and (ii) the Deputy Minister since 1 January 2012? NW2251E

reply:

1. Minister's Reply

All vehicles were used for official duties. In total 31 925 km were travelled at a cost of R 640 069. 66 for the period under review.

2. Deputy Minister's Reply

The Deputy Minister has hired cars on four occasions. 4 026 km were travelled at a cost of R45 164. 60 for the period under review.

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1872

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mr. B M Bhanga (COPE) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

1. Whether her department has allocated any amounts for the Masibambisane Food Provision Project; if so, (a) why, (b) what amounts, (c) over what period in each case and (d) what methods of control are followed so as to ensure the correct appropriation of these funds; if not, why not;

2. whether she is planning to make money available; if so, (a) what amount and (b) over what period;

3. whether she will make a statement on the matter? NW2199E

REPLY:

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1854

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

QUESTION:

Mr B M Bhanga (Cope) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

1. With reference to the R900 million allocated to the Masibambisane programme, what percentage of the funds is allocated to agricultural research and development within the programme to empower the smallholder farmers;

2. (a) how many smallholder farmers have benefitted from the programme since its launch and (b) in which provinces are these farmers situated? NW2206E

REPLY:

DAFF is not in a position to respond to the question as there is no budget allocated to the Masibambisane Programme, as it is not a government programme.

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1853

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

QUESTION:

Mr B M Bhanga (Cope) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

Whether the Masibambisane programme priorities include (a) economic and (b) industrial growth; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2205E

REPLY:

The Department does not have a Masibambisane programme.

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1852

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

QUESTION:

Mr B M Bhanga (Cope) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

How many jobs has the Masibambisane programme created since it was launched by the President? NW2204E

REPLY:

The Government does not have a Masibambisane programme.

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1849

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Dr C P Mulder (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

(1) With reference to her reply to question 1647 on 9 July 2013, (a) what total amount has been spent on the project, (b) to which (i) persons and (ii) institutions were these funds paid over, (c) what was each individual amount that was paid out appropriated for and (d) what is the total loss suffered by the (i) provincial and (ii) national Department of Agriculture due to the failure of this project;

(2) (a) what was the cause of the alleged breakdown in trust between the proposed beneficiaries and the Northern Cape's agricultural department and (b) what steps have been taken to restore this trust;

(3) whether any persons were held responsible for this breakdown in trust; if so, (a) which persons and (b) what steps were taken against each specified person;

(4) whether the unfavourable weather conditions during the initial planning of the project were taken into consideration; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(5) whether this dormant project will be launched again; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2198E

REPLY:

The project in question was managed by the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1817

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

MR F A RODGERS (DA) ASKED TO THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

(1) How many consultants has her department contracted and/or appointed (a) in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11, (iii) 2011-12 and (iv) 2012-13 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2013;

(2) how many consultants contracted and/or appointed by her department (a) in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11, (iii) 2011-12 and (iv) 2012-13 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2013 are former officials of her department and/or former public servants? NW2165E

REPLY:

(1)(a)(i) 19

(1)(a)(ii) 39

(1)(a)(iii) 22

(1)(a)(iv) 33

(1)(b) 16

(2)(a)(i) 1 (former public servant)

(2)(a)(ii) None

(2)(a)(iii) None

(2)(a)(iv) 1 (former official of her Department)

(2)(b) None

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION 1784

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mrs N W A Michael (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

QUESTION:

1. What (a) buildings under the administration of (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her are national key points and (b) criteria were used to classify them as such? NW2131E

REPLY:

1a (i) None

(ii) Onderstepoort Biological Products SOC Ltd NKP Nr 00002.

2. Criteria used for classification are those stipulated in the National Key Points Act (Act 102 of 1980).

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION:1750

MR A WATSON (DA) ASKED TO THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year and (d) purchase price of each vehicle that was bought for official use by (i) her and (ii) the Deputy Minister since 1 January 2012? NW2097E

REPLY:

No vehicle was procured for the Minister and her Deputy Minister since 1

Reply received: August 2013

QUESTION:1704

Dr P J Rabie (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

(1) What was the total cost of the refrigerated containers at Arniston and Struisbaai;

(2) who is responsible for the costs of (a) electricity and (b) maintenance pertaining to the two containers;

(3) who is responsible for the repair costs of the tractor used for the towing of fishing boats at Arniston? NW2051E

REPLY:

(1) The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has delivered three 12 meter refrigerated containers to fishing communities in Struisbaai, Stilbaai, and Lamberts Bay. The total costs of these three containers was R499,662.00, which included the conversion for both Freezer and Cold Rooms and delivery. The three containers at Struisbaai, Stillbaai and Lamberts Bay are pilot projects under the Working for Fisheries Programme (WFFP) and form part of the Department's support for Small-scale Fishers. There is no similar project at the moment in Arniston.

(2) The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) will be responsible for the costs of electricity and the maintenance of the three containers as part its support to small-scale fishing communities.

(3) The tractor used for towing fishing boats in Arniston does not fall under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The information at hand is that the local Arniston community takes responsibility for the repair costs of the tractor.

Reply received: July 2013

QUESTION 1647

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Dr C P Mulder (FF Plus) to ask the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Question:

(1) (a) What is the reason for the failure of the Northern Cape olive farming project of R40 million which was founded in 2007 (details furnished), (b) from whom was the land bought on which the olive-farming project was founded and (c) what was the purchase price of the land;

(2) whether the land was put to productive use before the former Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs purchased it; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) how many beneficiaries (a)(i) were involved and (ii) are still involved in the olive-farming project and (b)(i) previously benefited and (ii) are currently benefitting from it;

(4) whether her department extended any (a) technical and (b) financial aid to the beneficiaries after the project was handed over to them; if not, in each case, (i) why not and (ii) what are the further relevant details; if so, in each case, what (aa) was the (aaa) nature and (bbb) extent of the (aaaa) technical and (bbbb) financial aid and (bb) are the further relevant details;

(5) whether the project will be recapitalised in order to return the farm to productivity; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1993E

REPLY:

1a. The project failed because of:

- Adverse weather conditions

- A breakdown in trust between the proposed beneficiaries and the Northern Cape Agricultural Department.

The amount of 40 million is incorrect.

1b. The land in question has been in possession of the state since 1938, and forms part of the Vaalharts Research Station. The Department has no information on who the land was bought from or its purchase price.

1c. Not applicable

2. Not applicable

3. The project is dormant

4a. Yes. A team of officials from the provincial Department of Agriculture,

Land Reform and Rural Development provided technical assistance.

4b. None

4b (1) The project was never handed over to the beneficiaries

4b (2) Not applicable

5. No, none

Reply received: June 2013

QUESTION 1579

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Dr P J Rabie (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

Question:

How many research vessels are currently being used by scientists to monitor exploitable fish stocks? NW1925E

REPLY:

There are two research vessels, the FRS Africana and the FRS Ellen Kuzwayo. They are currently being prepared for survey work in the next few months, after having been out of action for more than a year. To meet the current research commitments, the Department hired a commercial vessel "the Compass Challenger". This involves a hydro-acoustic survey for a 30 day period in order to assess the abundance of sardine and anchovy recruits. The results of the survey are required to adjust the TAC for anchovy.

Reply received: June 2013

QUESTION 1578

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mrs A Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

Question:

How many entities have been (a) identified and (b) funded by her department in achieving the resolutions adopted at the July 2010 Summit for Vulnerable Workers? NW1924E

REPLY:

1. Forty five NGOs have been identified to contribute towards the implementation of the resolutions adopted at the 2010 Vulnerable Workers Summit.

2. None. The NGOs are involved in a voluntary collaborative partnership.

Reply received: June 2013

QUESTION 1440

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

MRS A STEYN (DA) ASKED TO THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

With regard to her reply to question 620 on 21 May 2013, (a) why have zero experts been appointed to give technical advice since 1 January 2013 and (b) when will this situation be rectified? NW1783E

REPLY:

(1) Since January 2013, additional 7 experts were appointed to give technical advice.

Reply received: June 2013

QUESTION 1406

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

Dr W G James (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

What amount did her department spend on (a) promotional items and (b) cocktail receptions on the occasion of her 2013 Budget Vote debate? NW1748E

RESPONSE:

Total amount spent on 2013 Budget Vote was: R 1 659 682, 64.

Reply received: June 2013

QUESTION 1360

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

MR M G P LEKOTA (COPE) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

(1) Whether her department has undertaken any multi-dimensional and independent research to ascertain to what extent the implementation of the Genetically Modified Organisms Act, Act 15 of 1997 (GMO Act), had led to (i) genetically modified seeds floating into neighbouring fields and potentially contaminating traditional crops, (ii) a year-on-year increase in the use of chemicals like Roundup Ready, (iii) traditional farmers being held liable for unwarranted costs as a result of neighbouring farms unwittingly contaminating their crops against their right to remain inviolate, (iv) agriculture-friendly insects being decimated and (v) the viability of any previously thriving crops in any given area that are being compromised as a result thereof; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case? NW1691E

REPLY:

(1) No

(2) No

(3) No

(4) No

(5) The current GMO's include maize, cotton and soybean which are modified for insect resistance and or herbicide tolerance. These GMO;s are produced in the same areas where the conventional counterparts would be grown, GMO's are therefore not particularly invasive to displace or decrease the viability of any other group.

Reply received: June 2013

QUESTION 1314

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

Mr S Mokgalapa (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

1) Whether (a) she, (b) her deputy minister, (c) any specified officials and (d) any other persons have been issued with a government or official credit card (i) in the (aa) 2011-12 and (bb) 2012-13 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2013; if so, in each instance, what is the (aaa)(aaaa) name and (bbbb) job title of each person to whom a 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 card exceeding the limit? NW1644E

REPLY:

Neither the Minister, Deputy Minister or any other specified officials nor other officials were issued with a government or official credit card during the financial years 2011-12, 2012-13 or since 01 April 2013.

Reply received: May 2013

QUESTION 1217

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Dr WG James (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

What amount has the Department spent on (a) catering and (b) entertainment in the (i) 2012-13 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2013? NW1463E

REPLY:

(a) (1) Catering 2012/13 – R3, 093 million

(2) April 2013 – R 68 000

(b) (1) Entertainment 2012/13 – R383 000

(2) April 2013 – R27 000

Reply received: May 2013

QUESTION NW1380E

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:

Mr P van Dalen (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

QUESTION:

(1) What are the procedural and substantive requirements for the appointment of a deputy director-general to her department?

(2) What qualifications are required from a candidate to be appointed as the deputy director-general of her department?

(3) How long may a person remain in the position of deputy director-general of her department?

REPLY:

(1) The procedural and substantive requirements for the appointment of a deputy director-general are contained in the DPSA (Department of Public Service and Administration) legislation and regulations, specifically Chapter 2 of the SMS Handbook, which is publicly available. This is supplemented by the Protocol document on the principles and procedures to be followed for the recruitment and filling of posts of Head of Department and Deputy Director-General at national level, Circulars and Government Notices, including the recent Notice 36284, dated 1 March 2013 (attached). All of the above are followed by my Department in making appointments.

(2) The qualifications required are spelt out in the job description and advertisement for the post of deputy director-general. The job description is based on the CORE (Code of Remuneration) for salary levels 15, which is issued by the DPSA (Department of Public Service and Administration).

(3) In terms of the Protocol document on the principles and procedures to be followed for the recruitment and filling of posts of Head of Department and Deputy Director-General at national level, deputy directors-general are normally appointed in the same way as any other career public servant (attached).

OTHER DOCUMENTATION

· Chapter 2 of the SMS Handbook (issued by the DPSA) regarding the procedural and substantive requirements for the appointment of a deputy director-general.

· Amendments to the Public Service Regulations, 2001- in terms of the recruitment and filling of deputy director-general at national level has been issued on 1 March 2013 (Attached)

· CORE (Code of Remuneration) for salary levels 15, which is issued by the DPSA (Department of Public Service and Administration).

· Protocol document on the principles and procedures to be followed for the recruitment and filling of posts of head of department (HOD) and Deputy Director-General (DDG) as issued by the DPSA (Department of Public Service and Administration) (attached).

· NB: I also attach the Public Service Act, 1994 and the Public Service Regulations, 2001 for ease of reference.

Reply received: June 2013

QUESTION 1114

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

MR N J VAN DEN BERG (DA) ASKED TO THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

QUESTION:

(a) What total amount has (i) her department and (ii) each specified entity reporting to her 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, each specified conference? NW1347E

REPLY:

(a) (i) DAFF

(aa) 2009/10 R1 500 000

(bb) 2010/11 R -

(cc) 2011/12 R6 489 145

(dd) 2012/13 R2 707 017

(ii) PUBLIC ENTITIES

Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

(aa) 2009-10	(bb) 2010-11	(cc) 2011-12	(dd) 2012-13
R192 095	R413 461	R541 511	R486 911

Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF)

(aa) 2009-10	(bb) 2010-11	(cc) 2011-12	(dd) 2012-13
		R1 596 404	R2 943 789

Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP)

(aa) 2009-10	(bb) 2010-11	(cc) 2011-12	(dd) 2012-13
R29 301		R8 400	R47 136

Perishable Product Export Control Board (PPECB)

(aa) 2009-10	(bb) 2010-11	(cc) 2011-12	(dd) 2012-13
		R17 429	R102 622

National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)

(aa) 2009-10	(bb) 2010-11	(cc) 2011-12	(dd) 2012-13
R500 078	R446 754	R504 929	R1 043 429

(b)(i) DAFF

Name of the Conference		Amount / Expenditure R
Fourth Biennial National LandCare Conference	2009/10	1 500 000
African Ministerial Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture	2011/12	6 249 680
Vhembe Forestry Summit	2011/12	70 000
National Climate Change Conference	2011/12	169 465
Fifth Biennial National LandCare Conference	2012/13	2 707 017

(b)(ii) The information for the breakdown of expenditure per conference is not readily available

PUBLIC ENTITIES

(b)(i) Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

Conferences	Amounts/ Expenditure (R)
2009-10
Savanna Science/SASAS/SA Goat and Milk conference/Dairy/Feedlot conferences	162 644
ICS A S Copenhagen conference	29 451
2010-11
South African Society for Enology and Viticulture (SASEV) conference	15 530
Feedlot/Animal disease on the farm congress/Good Laboratory Practices conference/Grassland Society of SA congress/SASAS congress	206 459
Weed conference	191 472
2011-12
All Africa Horticultural congress	309 941
South African Society for Agricultural Technologist (SASAT) conference	27 551
Aquaculture congress/Grass Identification and Veld Management /SANSOR/SASAS / SA Poultry/Grassland Society of SA/SA Feedlot conferences	204 019
2012-13
Deciduous Fruit Producers Trust, Fruitgro Science symposium	55 270
Southern African Society for Plant Pathology (SASPP) conference	19 042
Southern African Society for Enology and Viticulture (SASEV) congress	22 975
SA Poultry/Grassland Society of SA/SA Feedlot conferences	241 568
ICAR / Irish Cattle congresses	148 056

Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF)

Conferences	Amounts/Expenditure (R)
2009-10
No conferences
2010-11
No conferences
2011-12
Commission on Fisheries conference	1 596 404
2012-13
International Commission for the Conversation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCATT)	2 523 789
11^th Biannual Aquaculture conference	420 000

Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP)

Conferences	Amounts/Expenditure (R)
2009-10
Bluetongue –Industry conference	29 301
2010-11
No conferences
2011-12
Savetcon- Vet and Paravet congress	8400
2012-13
Vetlink conferences-Industry related	47 136

Perishable Product Export Control Board (PPECB)

Conferences	Amounts/ Expenditure (R)
2009-10
No conferences
2010-11
No conferences
2011-12
All fresh conference	3 500
Intelligent Transfer Centre Annual Conference on Performance Monitoring and Evaluation	5 950
Amabhubesi conference & training-Organization Design Summit	7 979
2012-13
Cool Logistics Africa conference	6 300
Corptrain-Social Media Marketing conference	9 802
Citrus Research International –Citrus symposium	7 607
Origin Direct Asia & Asia Fruit Congress	60 913
All Fresh conference	3 500
International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit	14 500

National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)

Conferences	Amounts/ Expenditure (R)
2009-10
Agribiz training conference	408 878
Agribenchmark conference	91 200
2010-11
Agribiz training conference	446 754
2011-12
Agribiz training conference	427 729
Agribenchmark conference	77 200
2012-13
Agribiz training conference	360 930
Agribenchmark conference	682 499

(b)(ii) The information for the breakdown of expenditure per conference/congress is not readily available

2013-08-19

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