Water & Sanitation

2014-03-10

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Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1473

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12 SEPTEMBER 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 16)

1473. Mrs Z B N Balindlela (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

What is the quantum of funds spent by her department on all advertising for each financial year between 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available? NW1839E

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REPLY:

Below are the amounts spend on advertising from the period 1 April 2010 to date.

· 2010/2011 – R 12 383 293.00;

· 2011/2012 – R 17 593 398.00;

· 2012/2013 – R 10 959 130.00;

· 2013/2014 – R 11 526 598.00;

· 2014/2015 – R 10 862 632.00.

Reply received: November 2014

QUESTION NO 1441

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12 SEPTEMBER 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 16)

1441. Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(a) Which travel agents has her department used during the period 1 April 2012 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) what is the quantum of funds spent with each of the specified travel agents in the specified period? NW1806E

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REPLY:

(a) For the financial year 2012/2013 the Department used the following travel agents, Travels with Flair; Rennies Travel and Atlantis Travel.

For the financial year 2013/2014 the Department used the following travel agents, Duma Travel and Rennies Travel.

(b) Refer to table below for the quantum of funds spent with each specific travel agents in the specific period. The total for the periods is R631 878 471.04

THE QUANTUM FUNDS 2012/2013
Travel Agent	Funds
Travel with Flair	R 136 083 391.45
Rennies Travel	R 43 511 501.23
Atlantis Travel	R 3 938 151.44
Total	R 183 533 043.12

THE QUANTUM FUNDS 2013/2014
Travel Agent	Funds
Rennies Travel	R 216 743 786.43
Duma Travel	R 231 601 641.49
Total	R 448 345 427.92

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1303

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 05 SEPTEMBER 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 14)

1303. Mr L J Basson (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) Which Dam Safety Rehabilitation projects (a) have been completed to meet dam safety regulations and (b) are currently in progress;

(2) How many job opportunities have been created through the Dam Safety Rehabilitation Programme during the period 1 January 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available? NW1598E

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REPLY:

(1)(a) There are 35 Dams which have been rehabilitated between the period 2008/09 to 2012/13.

(1)b) Currently there are a further 9 (nine) Dams which are in various stages of the rehabilitation programme of which 44 Dams will be competed in 2014/15.

(2) The number of jobs created through the Dam Safety Rehabilitation Programme during 1 January 2013 up to June 2014 is 295.

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1302

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 05 SEPTEMBER 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 14)

1302. Mr L J Basson (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

Has the report on the failure of water supply in the Madibeng Municipality which lead to the death of four people in Mothutlung been made available; if not, when will it be made available; if so, what are the (a) findings and (b) recommendations pertaining to Madibeng? NW1597E

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REPLY:

The report is not yet finalised as the police investigations are still ongoing. The report will be made available once the investigations have been finalised.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1227

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 05 SEPTEMBER 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 14)

1227. Mr A M Mudau (ANC) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

In view of the Moretele Local Municipality's current capital allocation of R99 million not being enough to address the sanitation backlog of 54% which amounts to R625 million, and as the specified municipality only depends on the Municipal Infrastructure Grant for capital infrastructure development which is not adequate to fund all other capital programmes such as water, what financial support can her department offer to the specified municipality to address this sanitation backlog? NW1476E

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REPLY:

Moretele Local Municipality is getting an Equitable Share of revenue collected by National Government like all other municipalities. In 2014/15 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period the Equitable Share allocation to this Municipality is as follows: 2014/15: R209, 553 m; 2015/16: R261, 158 m and 2016/17: R270, 496 million.

The Municipality is also allocated a share of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant to fund basic municipal infrastructure projects, which is allocated as follows in the next three years: 2014/15: R99,541m; 2015/16: R103,415m and in the last year, 2016/17 the allocation is R108,162 million. The MIG is a conditional grant allocated to municipalities based on a formula which takes into account the size of the backlog in a municipality. One of the conditions of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant is that 52% of the allocated funds should be spent on water and sanitation capital projects.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1226

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 05 SEPTEMBER 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 14)

Mr Mudau to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

1226. Mr A M Mudau (ANC) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

With reference to Moretele Local Municipality (details furnished), which has chronic water challenges

and is heavily indebted to the City of Tshwane, (a) how can she assist to expedite the approval of the

regional bulk infrastructure (RBI) grant application that the municipality made in collaboration with Magalies municipality and her department and (b) how can she assist with regard to the R66,7 million water debt owed by the municipality to the City of Tshwane? NW1475E

REPLY

a) The feasibility study for Moretele South has been completed. The total estimated project cost of R460.617 million and amount of R59.7 million has been allocated for the 2014/17 period.

Magalies Water is currently continuing with the upgrading of the Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant.

The feasibility study for Moretele North portion is currently underway and should be completed by early 2015, which also include and benefit municipalities in Limpopo, i.e. Mookgopong, Bela Bela and Modimolle Local Municipalities as well the Eastern portion of Madibeng Local Municipalities

b) There is a payment agreement plan entered into with the City of Tshwane and Moretele Municipality signed on 26 March 2014. The department will closely monitor the implementation of the agreement and ensure that the future now service level agreement addresses shortcomings identified during the implementation of the current agreement.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1177

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 August 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 12)

Mrs Z B N Balindlela (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) Whether (a) she and (b) the Deputy Minister has each employed a ministerial special advisor; if so,

(2) (a) what is the name of the special advisor, (b) when was the advisor appointed, (c) what are the duties of the advisor, (d) at what post level was the appointment made, (e) what is the salary level of the advisor, (f) what is the duration of the employment contract entered into with the advisor and (g) why was it necessary to appoint this advisor?

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REPLY

1) a) The Minister has employed two ministerial Special Advisors as per the provisions of the section 12A of the Public Service Act, 1994.

b) The Deputy Minister has not appointed a special advisor.

2) a) Please refer to 1 (a)

b) Refer to the response for 1 (a)

c) The duties of the Special Advisors are in line with the Public Service Act (section 12A (1)) which provides that: Special Advisers maybe appointed to advise the Executing Authority on the exercise or performance of the Executing Authority's powers and duties.

d) Refer to the response for 1 (a)

e) Refer to the response for 1 (a)

f) Refer to the response for 1 (a)

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1061

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 22 AUGUST 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 10)

1061. Mrs Z N Balindlela (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) When was the last inspection conducted on the Sewage Treatment Facility serving Louis Trichardt in the Makhado Local Municipality;

(2) what were the findings of any such inspection;

(3) has any action been taken as a result of such findings; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1234E

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REPLY:

(1) The last inspection conducted on the Sewage Treatment Facility was on 31 July 2014. The Vhembe District Municipality has staff allocated to the facility on a 24 hour basis.

(2) Makhado Town is growing at a rate that surpasses the level of sewage collection and treatment. The situation is exacerbated by the power outages resulting from vandalism and theft of electrical cables at the pump station near South African Brewery (SAB) Depot.

In the past, this has resulted in severe blockages and spillages which prompted the Department to issue a directive to the Vhembe District Municipality (Water Services Authority for Makhado Local Municipality) in order to repair and upgrade the Sewage Works.

(3) The Acting Municipal Manager Mr MB Masuluke has responded to the directive indicating that the Vhembe District Municipality has done the following:

· Spilling manholes and non-functional pump stations have been repaired.

· The Makhado Sewage Treatment Works has been upgraded however it is yet to be

commissioned and connected to the old treatment works.

· The Vhembe District Municipality has placed 24 hours -a day armed security to prevent vandalism, theft of electrical cables and motor pump at the pump station.

· In addition to this, Vhembe District Municipality is installing electronic security monitoring systems to most of its water services stations in and around Makhado Town.

The Vhembe District Municipality has so far lost millions of rands trying to ensure provision of a basic service such as water services, while at the same time thefts are reported on a weekly basis. This negatively impacts on financial resources for provision of water to the approximately 1.2 million people of Vhembe.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1056

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 22 AUGUST 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 10)

1056. Mr. A P van der Westhuizen (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) With regard to the agricultural potential of the land existing under the Berg River dam wall, does her department intend to allow emerging farmers to cultivate the land; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the alternative plans for the land; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) does she intend to take any steps to revitalise the negotiations in this regard with the local community; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are her department's plans in this regard and (b) when will this process be finalised? NW1229E

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REPLY:

(1)(a) The onus to allow emerging farmers to cultivate the land does not depend on the Department of Water and Sanitation as the land does not belong to the Department.

(1)(b) Falls away

(2)(a) The Sustainable Utilisation Plan (SUP) was developed by the Berg River SUP Forum which comprised of officials from the Department of Water and Sanitation, Department of Public Works and other relevant stakeholders together with the surrounding communities to identify the agricultural potential of the land downstream of the Berg River Dam. The negotiations to utilise the land lie with the Department of Public Works.

(2)(b) Falls away

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 879

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 01 AUGUST 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 7)

879. Ms Z Jongbloed (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

Is her department aware of raw sewage that runs into any river in the Kannaland Municipality area; if so, (a) what consequence does it pose for agriculture and public health and (b) what steps (i) does her department intend to take to (aa) ensure that sewage does not run into any river in that area and (bb) remedy any existing sewage leaks in the municipality and (ii) is her department taking to prevent any possible future sewage leaks in that area? NW968E

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REPLY:

(a) The Department is not aware of any raw sewage that runs and/or ran into any river within the Kannaland Municipality area derived from the respective Ladysmith, Zoar and/or Calitzdorp Waste Water Treatment Works.

(b) Upon receiving this question, the Provincial Office: Western Cape contacted the Kannaland Municipality to confirm if there is any raw sewage runs into any river in the Kannaland Municipality area. The Kannaland Municipal Manager (MM) Mr Morne Hoogbard indicated that he is not aware of any reports of such incidents.

In addition, the Municipal Manager confirmed that Kannaland Municipal Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) has Operation and Maintenance Plans consisting of operations troubleshooting guide which prepares operators and staff to take action immediately when there is a spillage incident.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 800

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 JULY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 6)

800. Mrs Z B N Balindlela (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) Whether (a) she, (b) the Deputy Minister, (c) the Director-General or (d) any of her staff (i) attended, (ii) accepted an invitation and/or (iii) received tickets to the 2014 Soccer World Cup in their official capacity; if so, what are the relevant details including the (aa)(aaa) names and (bbb) positions of those who attended and (bb) breakdown of the amounts spent by her department on (aaa) travel, (bbb) accommodation, (ccc) entertainment and (ddd) any further specified expenses;

(2)(a) what is the breakdown of the amount spent by her department on any persons accompanying (i) her, (ii) the Deputy Minister, (iii) the Director-General or (iv) any of her staff to attend the 2014 Soccer World Cup including (aa) travel, (bb) accommodation, (cc) entertainment and (dd) any further costs and (b) in each case, what is the (i) relationship and (ii) reason for accompanying the relevant person? NW887E

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REPLY:

(1) No, neither Me, the Deputy Minister, the acting Director-General or any official staff attended, received an invitation or received a ticket to the 2014 soccer world cup as this is not in the Departments line of business.

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Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 785

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 JULY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 6)

785. Mrs J V Basson (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) (a) What are the different types of toilets provided for informal settlements in each of the eight metropolitan municipalities, (b) how many of these different types of toilets are provided, (c) how many of those provided are serviced and (d) for each type, how many of these are provided and serviced by the (i) municipality or (ii) a contractor of the municipality;

(2) what is the number of informal settlement dwellings in each of the eight metros;

(3) for those who share a service, what is the average ratio of a shared toilet to households in each of the eight metro municipalities' informal settlements? NW872E

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REPLY:

(1) Refer to table link as Annexure A for different types of toilets provided for informal settlement for the eight metropolitan municipalities: http://www.pmg.org.za/rnw785-140901annexure

(2) The table below indicates the estimated number of informal settlements in each of the eight metro municipalities.

Name of Metro Municipality	Number of informal settlements dwellings
Buffalo City	154
City of Cape Town	204
City of Johannesburg	180
City of Tshwane	122
Ekurhuleni	114
Ethekwini	600
Nelson Mandela Bay	79
Mangaung	28

(3) The table below indicates the average ratio of shared toilets per households as provided by the metro municipalities.

Name of Metro Municipality	Ratio of shared toilet
Buffalo City	One toilet per ten households (1:10)
City of Cape Town	Chemical, Container, Urine Diversion, Un-ventilated pits, Pour flush and full flush toilets: One toilet per five households (1:5). Enviroloo: One toilet per 4 households (1:4). Anaerobic: One toilet per 2 households (1:2). Buckets, Portable flush and Modified Afrisan toilets: One toilet per household (1:1).
Name of Metro Municipality	Ratio of shared toilet
City of Johannesburg	Chemical toilets: one toilet per thirteen households (1:13). VIP: one toilet per household (1:1)
City of Tshwane	Chemical toilets: one toilet per 10 households (1:10). Urine Diversion is one toilet per household (1:1)
Ekurhuleni	One toilet per 10 households (1:10)
eThekwini	One toilet per 10 households (1:10)
Nelson Mandela Bay	One bucket toilet per household (1:1)
Mangaung	No shared toilets

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 751

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 JULY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 6)

751. Mrs Z B N Balindlela (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(a) How many (i) judgments and (ii) court orders were made against her department in the (aa) 2010-11, (bb) 2011-12, (cc) 2012-13 and (dd) 2013-14 financial years and (b) in each case, (i) how many of these (aa) were implemented and (bb) await implementation by her department and (ii) what was the nature of the (aa) judgment and/or (bb) court order?

	(a)(ii)(aa) 2010-11 Financial Year	(a)(ii)(bb) 2011-12 Financial Year	(a)(ii)(cc) 2012-13 Financial Year	(a)(ii)(dd) 2013-14 Financial Year
Number of Judgments and Court Orders made against the department	Two matters were settled out of court	One judgment and seven out of court settlements	Five judgments and two out of court settlements	Nine judgments were made against the department.
Judgments and Court Orders Implemented or awaiting implementation	Settlements of both matters were implemented	Settlements were made against the department and all were implemented	Settlements were made against the department and all were implemented	Six were implemented, two are subject to an appeal process and one is being implemented
Nature of the Judgments and Court Order	The department was ordered to pay an amount of R4 131 000-00	The department was ordered to pay an amount of R1 403 000-00	The department was ordered to pay an amount of R4 443 564-20.	The department was ordered to pay an amount of R2 360 000-00

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REPLY

Refer to the table below for the number of judgments and court orders for the specified periods.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 735

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 JULY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 6)

735. Mr J R B Lorimer (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) What (a) are the (i) names and (ii) locations of mines operating without a valid water license, (b) since 1 January 2013, has been the progress of each specified mine which is operating without a license to apply for a license and (c) steps have been taken by the Government to ensure that mines operating without water licenses obtain these licenses;

(2) whether any directives have been issued against any mines operating without water licenses during this time period? NW820E

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REPLY:

(1) Refer to Annexure A for the names and location of mines operating without a valid license.

(2) Refer to Annexure A, (1)(c) for the actions taken against any mines operating without water licenses.

See the link for Annexure A: www.pmg.org.za/files/rnw735annexurea.pdf

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 680

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 JULY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 5)

680. Ms J Steenkamp (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(a) When were repairs conducted on the water pipe system in the Bloemhof area of the North West, (b) what percentage of the water pipe system in that area has not been repaired in the past (i) 2 years, (ii) 4 years, (iii) 5 years, (iv) 8 years, (v) 10 years, (vi) 10 to 20 years, (vii) 20 to 40 years and (viii) more than 40 years and (c) what early and effective community safety warning systems does her department have in (aa) the North West, (bb) the Bloemhof Municipality and (cc) the Boitumelong area?

REPLY:

This question falls outside the mandate of the Department, I recommend that it should be referred to the Department of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) which would be in a better position to respond with regard to repairs conducted on water pipe systems for the periods indicated in the Bloemhof Municipality and the Boitumelo area.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 611

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 JULY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 5)

611. Mrs Z N Balindlela (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) How many (a) international and (b) domestic hotel bookings were made by (i) her, (ii) her predecessors and (iii) departmental officials attending (aa) workshops, (bb) seminars, (cc) oversight visits or (dd) any other relevant meetings of the relevant portfolio committee from 1 April 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;

(2) in respect of each specified booking, what was the (a) date, (b) name of the hotel, (c) number of delegates, (d) cost of the hotel booking for each delegate and (e) the nature of the relevant portfolio business dealt with? NW694E

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REPLY:

Members of the Executive, by the very nature of their ministerial work are required to travel. Ministers and Deputy Ministers may choose to occupy a state-owned residence in the area, in which their seat of office resides. However, ministerial work is not limited to seats of office and their duties require them to visit provinces around the country and travel abroad in order to fulfill their duties, which include among others, interaction with communities and stakeholders in the course of delivering on their mandates. In these instances, Ministers and Deputy Ministers are accommodated in hotels or guest houses, when fulfilling official duty away from their ordinary place of residence, befitting their office requirements and as outlined in the relevant policies.

The 2013/14 year is currently being audited and will be available in the Annual Report. Information regarding the 2014/2015 financial year will also be audited and made available to the public at the relevant time

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 590

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 JULY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 5)

590. Mr L J Basson (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) How many (a) water licence applications did Project Letsema receive in (i) 2010, (ii) 2011, (iii) 2012, (iv) 2013 and (v) 2014, (b) were approved in each year, (c) are still pending in each year and (d) were declined in each year;

(2) is there a backlog in the processing of applications; if so, (a) why is there a backlog and (b) what steps has her department taken to resolve it? NW673E

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REPLY:

(1)(a) (b) (c) and (d) The number of water use license applications (WULAs) received by the Department over the years to 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 was 6208. Details on applications that were finalised, authorized, in progress and were declined are summarised in the table below.

STATUS	Totals to December 2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	Totals
WULAs Finalised	3630	674	311	260	36	4911
WULAs Authorised	2303	512	264	191	36	3306
WULAs in progress	160	330	331	365	111	1297
WULAs declined or files closed due to lack of information in the applications	1327	162	47	69	0	1605

(2)(a) The backlog arises due to delays arising from submission of outstanding information by applicants, and the additional time required to conduct rigorous technical analysis of complex water use applications in the face of scarce water resources in South Africa.

(2)(b) The Department has instituted a two pronged process of tackling the applications. There is a dedicated team dealing with the backlog, priority applications, the complex and integrated applications whilst the regional office teams are dealing with other applications. The Department has therefore made progress in resolving the backlog. Overall 79 % of applications received have been finalised. The remaining 21 % are in various stages of assessment, at various ages from date of submission

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 589

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 JULY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 5)

589. Mr L J Basson (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(a) In which municipalities did her department have to intervene to address (i) the lack of water supply, and/or (ii) poor water quality and/or (iii) pollution incidents (aa) in the 2013-14 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2014 and (b) what was the cost of each specified intervention to her department?

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REPLY:

The interventions made during the 2013/14 financial year and since 1 April 2014 to date with the cost of the intervention per provincial offices of the Department of Water and Sanitation are as follows:

Eastern Cape

Interventions in the municipalities of the Eastern Cape Province were in relation to water supply, sanitation, management of pollution in water resources and provision of water tanks as emergency measures where there were disruption in the supply of water.

Free State

Interventions in the municipalities of the Free State Province were in relation to water supply, sanitation, management of pollution in water resources and provision of water tanks as emergency measures where there were disruption in the supply of water.

Gauteng

These interventions were facilitated through the Accelerated Community Infrastructure Programme (ACIP) and the National Transfer Programme (NTP). The funds allocated for these interventions were R 606 440 626.00

KwaZulu Natal

Interventions in the municipalities of Kwa Zulu Natal Province were in relation to water supply, sanitation, management of pollution in water resources and provision of water tanks as emergency measures where there were disruption in the supply of water.

Limpopo

Interventions in the municipalities of Limpopo Province were in relation to water supply, sanitation, management of pollution in water resources and provision of water tanks as emergency measures where there were disruption in the supply of water.

These interventions were facilitated through the Accelerated Community Infrastructure Programme (ACIP), Municipal Water Infrastructure Grant (MWIG), Water Services Operating Grant (WSOG), National Transfer Programme (NTP) and Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG). The funds allocated for these interventions were R 1 547 261 133.05

Mpumalanga

Interventions in the municipalities of the North West Province were in relation to water supply, sanitation, management of pollution in water resources and provision of water tanks as emergency measures where there were disruption in the supply of water. These interventions were facilitated through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG). The funds allocated for these interventions were R 94 300 000.00

Northern Cape

These interventions were facilitated through the Accelerated Community Infrastructure Programme (ACIP), National Transfer Programme (NTP). The funds allocated for these interventions were R 521 413 797.15

North West

These interventions were facilitated through the Accelerated Community Infrastructure Programme (ACIP), Municipal Water Infrastructure Grant (MWIG), Water Services Operating Grant (WSOG), National Transfer Programme (NTP) and Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG). There were also Rapid Response Unit ( RRU) Interventions implemented in the North West Province to address lack of access to potable water. The funds allocated for these interventions were R 895 319 147.00

Western Cape

Interventions in the municipalities of the Western Cape Province were in relation to water supply, sanitation, management of pollution and provision of water tanks as emergency measures where there were disruption in the supply of water.

These interventions were facilitated through the Accelerated Community Infrastructure Programme (ACIP), National Transfer Programme (NTP) and Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG). The funds allocated for these interventions were R 346 106 661.68

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 465

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 11 JULY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 4)

465. Ms D Carter (Cope) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

Whether, in light of the unavailability of water-borne sewerage to a large segment of the society, her department has requested the services of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and/or any other competent institution to provide alternative solutions to the sanitation problems experienced by municipalities resulting in grievances of communities; if not, why has her department not acted expeditiously to remedy the situation in the best way that technology and the budget permit; if so, what has been the (a) outcome in this regard and (b) reaction of the communities to these alternative solutions? NW544E

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REPLY:

The Department is currently in the process of dealing with the transfer of the Sanitation function in line with the President Proclamation. A Task Team has been established under the auspices of the National Macro Organisation of the State project and it is envisaged that the transfer will be finalised by 23 September 2014.

The Department of Human Settlements has however has entered into an agreement with the Department of Science and Technology. In terms of this agreement a cooperation framework has been developed with the objective contributing towards the provision of alternative human settlements technologies and indigenous knowledge systems that would lead towards the development of alternative technology policy including sanitation technologies.

A committee has been established comprised of Water Research Commission (WRC), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Human Settlement to explore other sanitation technologies that can be more acceptable and sustainable for the communities. While the alternative technologies have not as yet been presented to communities, I am certain that there will be an acceptance of alternative sanitation technologies which may be recommended by the committee.

Reply received: April 2014

QUESTION NO. 374

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 6 of 2014 {NW428E}

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 14 March 2014

Mr N J J van R Koornhof (Cope) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

(1) How many (a) permits were issued since 2009 to hunt rhinos and (b) rhinos were hunted in terms of the issued permits; and

(2) whether these hunters were monitored by her department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

374. THE MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS REPLIES:

(1) (a) 557

(b) 539

(2) No, the hunts are monitored by the provincial conservation authorities as required in terms of the Norms and Standards for the Marking of Rhinoceros and Rhinoceros Horn and for the Hunting of Rhinoceros for Trophy Hunting Purposes, published in Government Gazette
No. 35248 and Government Notice No. 304 on 10 April 2012. In terms of these Norms and Standards "rhinoceros hunts must take place in the presence of an official of the issuing authority who is authorised in terms of conservation legislation to conduct compliance inspections, but preferably an environmental management inspector from the province concerned".

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO. 368

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 6 of 2014 {NW422E}

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 14 March 2014

Mrs C N Z Zikalala (IFP) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

Whether she intends to amend an existing legislation in order to define the term 'canned lion hunting' as there is currently no definition for it in South African legislation?

368. THE MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS REPLIES:

No. The Threatened or Protected Species (TOPS) Regulations, which have been promulgated in terms of NEMBA, contain provisions that prohibit the manner in which hunting may be carried out in specific circumstances, and which address a number of concerns relating to canned hunting. The following are prohibited, with no exceptions provided:

· Hunting of TOPS (including lion) in a controlled environment;

· Hunting of TOPS (including lion) while it is under the influence of a narcotic or tranquilizing agent; or

· Hunting of TOPS (including lion) by making use of traps, poison or snares.

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO. 362

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 6 of 2014 {NW416E}

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 14 March 2014

Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

(1) What steps has his department taken to ensure the preservation of national biodiversity in South Africa;

(2) how (a) are the collections at SA National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) institutions maintained and (b) does his department ensure that institutional memory is retained at the SANBI institutions where the collections are held;

(3) what has his department done to increase the accessibility at SANBI institutions to ensure that members of the public can visit the institutions and are made aware of the importance of biodiversity? NW416E

362. THE MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS REPLIES:

(1)

To ensure conservation and sustainable utilisation of South Africa's biodiversity, the department promulgated two Acts under the umbrella of the framework Act (the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) which are the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (NEMPAA), 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003) and the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act respectively (NEMBA), 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004).

NEMPAA protects areas of land, inland waters and marine and coastal areas of inherent nature conservation value and areas modified or built by people and deserving protection for cultural, scientific or aesthetic value.

These areas are protected through formal declaration of state-owned land as national parks, nature reserves and heritage areas. Private and communal lands are also declared as protected areas generally with the consent of the land owner and in terms of which an agreement is concluded between a state institution and the land owner.

NEMBA provides for a National Biodiversity Framework (NBF), Bioregional Plans, listing of threatened and or protected species and ecosystems, Biodiversity Management Plans for species and ecosystems. Regulatory tools under NEMBA include Norms and Standards for Biodiversity Management Plans for species and ecosystems, Regulations for Threatened or Protected species, Regulations on Bioprospecting Access and Benefit Sharing, and Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Regulations.

The legislative framework is underpinned by prominent strategic tools, the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2005, and the NBF 2009 (mentioned above). Both these documents were supported by a spatial component, the National Biodiversity Spatial Assessment (NBSA) 2004, which was updated in 2011 National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA).

The National Protected Areas Expansion Strategy (NPAES) 2009 was developed with the goal of achieving cost-effective expansion of the protected area network that enhances ecological sustainability and resilience to climate change. It was in part a response to the NSBA 2004 which highlighted that many ecosystems were under-protected. The NPAES sets ecosystem-specific targets for protected area expansion, identifies geographic focus areas for land-based protected area expansion, and makes recommendations regarding mechanisms for protected area expansion.

A myriad of other tools were developed to promote the conservation of biodiversity in South Africa.

(2)

(a) The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has research collections of preserved plant specimens housed at three herbaria: the National Herbarium, Pretoria, > 1 million specimens); the Compton Herbarium, Cape Town, > 500,000 specimens, and the KwaZulu-Natal Herbarium Durban, >250,000 specimens. These specimens are housed in cabinets in dedicated storerooms where they are accessible to researchers from the institute and other institutions for study. The data for the majority of the specimens (where and when it was collected, who collected it) are kept in a large database. In addition, a project is currently underway to scan each specimen so that there is an image of each.

There are documented policies and procedures that are used for management and care of the collections, and staff including scientists and technicians dedicated to the maintenance of each of the three collections. SANBI does not hold collections of animals or fungi; these are maintained in museums, and in the case of fungi, by the Agricultural Research Council.

(b) The database that includes all information associated with each specimen ensures that data is held on a permanent basis in SANBI. All published research that has used the collections specifies which specimens were examined. These publications date back over 100 years and are permanently kept in the SANBI libraries. The policy and procedures documents have been developed through the inputs of senior staff over many years. These are updated but they have been developed from the inputs of experienced staff. Staff working with the collections interact on a daily basis and the experienced staff mentor the young and inexperienced staff on the maintenance of the collections.

(3)

SANBI currently manages nine national botanical gardens in six provinces which are all open to the public all year round. The gardens are used by more than a million visitors for various purposes (tourism, education, leisure, meetings, entertainment) every year. SANBI has a range of garden-based programmes that attract members of the public. These include sponsored concerts, natural history courses, garden-based and curriculum-linked environmental education programmes, garden fairs and exhibitions, and provides special concessions for pensioners. Wheelchairs are available for use at all garden entrances. Kirstenbosch has a dedicated education bus that is used to transport learners, educators and also pensioners to the garden on a weekly basis, thereby making the garden more accessible. Where staff buses exist in other gardens, they are also used to transport learners during the week for dedicated learning programmes. Some gardens also host arts and crafts exhibitions as well as farmers' markets on weekends. The gardens also offer guided tours and are popularly used by members of the public as venues for weddings, picnics and other social events. All the gardens have dedicated web sites and some gardens use social media (for instance, Facebook) to engage with and attract interested members of the public. Each garden's web site has a link to a trip advisor. Several gardens have dedicated braille trails and are, where possible, accessible to members of the public with disabilities. SANBI has a very comprehensive interpretation programme used to promote environmental awareness and make the gardens attractive to visitors. Interpretive material includes storyboards (in different South African languages), plant labels, brochures, booklets, maps, and audio guides that share with visitors the importance of biodiversity. SANBI also celebrates international environmental days such as Arbor Day, International Biodiversity Day and other special days like Biodiversity Career Day with members of the public. Learners and educators are often invited to participate in these events. SANBI also engages with environmental societies and Non-Governmental Organisations (for instance, Botanical Society of South Africa, Birdlife SA, Clivia Club and so forth), to provide programmes, exhibitions and talks available to members of the public. SANBI also uses demonstration gardens and traditional structures to showcase the association between different cultures and biodiversity. SANBI partners with government departments, municipalities, civil society, research institutions, museums, zoos and corporate sponsors in reaching out to as many members of the public as possible.

Reply received: July 2014

QUESTION NO 333

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 27 JUNE 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 2)

333. Mrs Z N Balindlela (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) What are the details of all flowers purchased by her department for each year between 1 April 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and ;

(2) what are the details of (a)(i) the address and (ii) the name of the office where the specified flowers were displayed, (b) for whose benefit were the flowers purchased and (c) what was the purchase value of the flowers for each office where it was displayed;

(3) in respect of flowers purchased for individuals, (a) what is the (i) name and (ii) relationship of the person to (aa) her and (bb) the Ministry and (b) what is the cost of each purchase;

(4) what are the details of any (a) contractual arrangements and (b) plans to purchase flowers in the future? NW414E

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REPLY:

(1) The total amount of all flowers purchased for each year between 1 April 2009 is R235 416.00.

(2)(a) Refer to the table below for the address and the name of the office where the specified flowers were displayed.

No.	(i) the address	(ii)the name of the office
1	313 Francis Baard Street	Sedibeng Reception
2	313 Francis Baard Street	Sedibeng 10^th floor
3	188 Francis Baard Street	Waterbron Reception
4	285 Bosman Street	Continental Reception
5	173 Francis Baard Street	Emanzini Main Registry Reception
6	157 Francis Baard Street	Zwamadaka Reception
7	173 Francis Baard Street	Emanzini Reception

(2)(b) The service benefits the Department and enhances corporate image to create a welcoming working environment.

(2)(c) Refer to the table below for the purchase value of the flowers for each office where they were displayed.

No.	Name of the office	(2)(c) Purchase Value
1	Minister's Reception	R26 000.00
2	Deputy Minister's Office	R53 416.00
3	Deputy Minister's Reception	R26 000.00
4	DG's Office	R26 000.00
5	Sedibeng Reception	R26 000.00
6	Emanzini Reception	R13 000.00
7	Emanzini Main registry Reception	R26 000.00
8	Zwamadaka Reception	R13 000.00
9	Waterbron Reception	R13 000.00
10	Continental Reception	R13 000.00
	Total	R235 416.00

(3)(a)(i) The late Dr Molefi Sefularo.

(3)(a)(ii) Deputy Minister of the Department of Health.

(3)(b) R500.00

(4)(a) The Contract was awarded to the following:

· Ring' O Roses from 01 July 2009 to 30 June 2010.

· Ghomola Trading from 01 October 2012 to 30 September 2013.

· The current contract is awarded to Ghomola Trading from 01 November 2013 to 31 October 2014.

(4)(b) None.

Reply received: July 2014

QUESTION NO 300

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 27 JUNE 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 2)

300. Ms Z B N Balindlela (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) What are the details of office furniture ordered and or purchased for the use of her and/or her staff since 1 May 2014;

(2) in respect of each piece of furniture, (a) what is the description, (b) what is the breakdown of the costs, (c) where will each piece of furniture be used and (d) who will use each piece of furniture;

(3) what are the details of furniture disposed of;

(4) in respect of each piece of furniture disposed of, (a) what is the description, (b) original purchase costs and (c) on what date was it purchased;

(5) (a) how was this furniture disposed of, (b) what disposal method was used, (c) what is the name and contact details of person/s to whom it was disposed and (d) at what price was it disposed of? NW380E

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REPLY:

(1) There has been no office furniture ordered and or purchase for my use and or my staff since 1 May 2014.

(2) Falls away.

(3) Falls away.

(4) Falls away.

(5) Falls away.

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO 307

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 07 MARCH 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 5)

307. Ms B D Ferguson (Cope) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

Whether she or her department is aware that the community of Ehashahasheni informal settlement in Ekurhuleni on the East Rand of Johannesburg, (a) share two taps and (b) are forced to travel long distance to fetch water; if not, what is the position of her department in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW360E

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REPLY:

(a) Yes, the Department is aware that the community of Ehashahasheni Informal Settlement, which is also known as Flukplaas share two communal standpipes.

(b) Firstly we need to restate that this question is about provision of water services which is a matter dealt with by municipalities. The Department of Water Affairs deals with Water Resource as it should be known by the Honourable Member by now. The community members walk 200m to fetch water from the standpipes. It must be noted that getting water from a distance of 200m complies with the RDP Standard of water services and the Water Services Regulation 3 under Section 9 of the Water Services Act, (Act 108 of 1997).

Reply received: April 2014

QUESTION NO 292

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 07 MARCH 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 5)

292. Mr K J Mileham (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

(1) Whether the municipal water supply and/or reticulation in Ndlambe Municipality is regularly tested according to international norms and standards for potable water; if so, what are the results for each test conducted in the past 6 months;

(2) whether the results meet the specified norms and standards; if not, why not;

(3) what steps are taken by her department to rectify a situation in which a municipal water supply and/or reticulation is contaminated with (a) E.coli and (b) faecal coliforms;

(4) whether such steps were taken in the specified municipality; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(5) whether the 2012-13 Green Drop Report has been finalised; if not, why not; if so, when will it be released? NW345E

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REPLY:

(1) Yes, the water supply at Ndlambe municipality is tested on a regular basis. However drinking water is tested according to the SANS 241:2005/2011 and these standards are internationally recognised. The presence of microbiological indicators provides information on treatment efficiency. Therefore, a public water system for drinking water is required as a minimum to monitor for microbiological determinants.

(2) Yes, based on national norms and best practice the municipality complies.

(3) The Eastern Cape Provincial Office monitors the situation and determines the seriousness of any problem. Where the problem has serious health implications, the Rapid Response Unit, (RRU) provides intervention support. The Department established the (RRU) since 2011 to provide emergency intervention to municipalities. For instance in case where water supply is polluted, RRU does an assessment to determine the extent and correction of the problem. In the event that the water is not of an acceptable standard for human consumption, interim measures can be put in place such as providing water tankers whilst the problem is being rectified.

(4) Yes, Amatola Water Board is appointed as the implementing agent for regional bulk investigations and support programs in Ndlambe, allowing them (Amatola Water board) to provide rapid response to interventions where necessary. The Department also served Ndlambe Municipality with non-compliance letters for failing to submit monthly monitoring results and when water quality failures occurred. Where non-compliance letters were written, the municipality has taken corrective actions to improve.

(5) No, the Green Drop Report has not yet been released as it has not run the full verification and approval processes.

Reply received: July 2014

QUESTION NO 266

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 27 JUNE 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 2)

266. Mrs Z B N Balindlela (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) What are the details of motor vehicles ordered and/or purchased for her use since May 2014;

(2) (a) what is the (i) make, (ii) model, (iii) total cost and (iv) breakdown of the cost of each motor vehicle and (b) where will each motor vehicle normally be stationed? NW345E

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REPLY:

(1) No new vehicle(s) was procured for my use since my appointment.

(2) Falls away.

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO.245

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.3of 2014 {NW296E}

DATE OF PUBLICATION:28February2014

Ms B D Ferguson (Cope) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

(1) Whether she is aware that illegal rhino poaching escalated in 2008 and reached the highest rate in 2011; if not, why not;

(2) whether she or her department intends to commission an investigation into the causes of the escalation of illegal rhino poaching; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; and

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

245.THE MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS REPLIES:

(1) Yes, I am aware of the Rhino poaching situation, and the department is monitoring and communicating all statistics to the public on an on-going basis. Rhino poaching continues to be a problem for the country as numbers of Rhino killing are on the increase. As honourable Member is aware, all efforts are in place to combat this scourge as presented to Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee of Water and Environmental Affairs which gathered at the Kruger National Park over a period of four days, which are naturally impossible to summarise in the short response but hoping that the Honourable Member still recalls.

(2) No. There are on-going investigations in relation toall cases ofrhino poaching.These are treated on a case by case basis, per syndicate or per individual.These investigations are led by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation within the South African Police Service.

(3) Yes. Statements relating to Rhino poaching, interventionsand progress made are released on a regular basis.

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO. 240

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 3 of 2014 {NW291E}

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 February 2014

Mrs C N Z Zikalala (IFP) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 123 on 1 March 2010 (details furnished), she will now consider banning the export of lion bones, skeletons and carcasses, owing to the negative impact that this trade is having on the world's few remaining wild tigers, as these lion bones are being passed off as tiger bone cake and tiger wine, thereby fuelling and sustaining the demand for products containing wild tiger bones; if not, why not, given the evidence (details furnished); if so, what steps will she take?

240. THE MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS REPLIES:

No. As indicated in my reply on question 123 on 1 March 2010, the banning of the export of lion bones will only be considered if the export has a negative impact on the survival of lions in the wild. The Department of Environmental Affairs has not been provided with evidence that lion bone is traded as tiger bone. The lion bones, skeletons and carcasses, which are exported from South Africa, are by-products of the lion hunting industry. Lion hunting is regulated in terms of provincial and national legislation, and is sustainable at this point; and the majority of lions hunted in South Africa originate from captive breeding operations. Less than 5% of lion hunts conducted in South Africa targets wild lions. Utilisation of lion within South Africa's national parks is not allowed, thus effectively 67% of the free roaming lions within South Africa is strictly protected.

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO. 237

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 4 of 2014 {NW286E}

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 February 2014

Mrs C N Z Zikalala (IFP) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

With reference to her reply to question 3207 on 3 December 2013, what are the reasons she cannot give the names of the exporters and importers for each lion (panthera leo) export consignment to (a) China, (b) Lao People's Democratic Republic and (c) Vietnam in 2011 and 2012, given the fact that she mentioned the exporters and importers in her reply to question 1734 on 23 August 2011?

237. THE MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS REPLIES:

The department based the response to question 3207 on 3 December 2013 on the provincial Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna Flora (CITES) Annual Reports submitted by the provincial conservation authorities to the department so as to compile the national CITES Annual Report. The template for reporting does not include the details relating to the importers and exporters.

The department sourced the information to question 1734 on 23 August 2011 from the provincial conservation authorities and subsequent to submitting that response. The department cannot verify the details relating to importers and exporters and does not have the copies of permits issued by the provincial conservation authorities to enable it to confirm the accuracy of information relating to importers and exporters. Such information could be found from the provinces, through the Provincial sphere of Government.

In the response to question 1734 the department indicated that it does not have the names of the exporters and the recipients (importers) and that the provincial conservation authorities who issued the permits should be contacted if this information is needed.

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO 233

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28FEBRUARY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 4)

233. Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

(1) Whether she could provide information on the state of the Hartbeespoort Dam;

(2) what are the results of the latest analysis of the quality of water supplied to Madibeng? NW282E

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REPLY:

(1) Given the nature of fluctuating environmental conditions (seasonal and weather- rainfall, storms, wind, flooding, etc.), which directly and indirectly result in changing the physical, biological and chemical state of the Hartbeespoort Dam, the following conditions are prevalent at this stage after the significant flooding experiences in the catchment during the latest rainfall this season since September 2013 (estimate to be the 3^rd biggest hydrological event over the past 30-years):

· Great amounts of litter and debris with hyacinths entered into the dam since September 2013. Removal of these materials is ongoing with labourers employed by Working for Water and the Harties-Metsi-a-me programme;

· With the increased nutrient and sediment loads that has entered the dam during the latest storm water and flooding, increased algae blooms periodically occur since September 2013, but concentrations have only reached enough density that was pumped during the week of 10 to 14 February 2014;

· The aquatic ecosystem diversity is in a constant improving curve since the switch in plant succession was first noticed during September 2009. This increased diversity is confirmed in the bio-monitoring report.The latest updated Executive Summary of Integrated Monitoring Progress Report Phase I is attached.

(2) The Madibeng Local Municipality, as the Water Services Authority, is responsible for the analysis of raw water. The main Water Treatment Plant is abstracting water from the Crocodile River, which is the water that is released from the Hartbeespoort Dam. The analysis results obtained from the Madibeng Municipality for abstraction to the Brits plant over the period December 2013 to February 2014, is given in the table below:

Sample name	Brits raw	Brits raw	Brits Raw	Brits Raw	Brits Raw
Date Sample	03-12-13	16-12-13	16-01-14	20-01-14	05-02-14
Date Analized	03-12-13	16-12-13	16-01-14	20-01-14	05-02-14
Colour	15	10	10	15	15
Turbidity (NTU)	2.6	3.0	5.0	5.2	2.6
pH	2.8	8.4	8.2	7.8	8.6
Conductivety @ 25 C ( mS/m)	51	39	40	40	40
TDS mg/l	326	242	256	256	256
Tot. Hardness (mg/l CaCO₃)	229.0	229.0	229.0	263.0	185.0
Calcium (mg/l Ca)	61.0	19.0	49.8	52.6	42.0
Magnesium (mg/l Mg)	21	20	25.51	23	20
Sodium (mg/l Na)
Potassium (mg/l K)	5.2	6	4.2	4.9	4.2
Tot. Alkalinity mg/l (CaCO₃)	183.0	182.0	145.0	142.0	122.0
Chlorides ( mg/l Cl)	69	60	45	39	42
Sulphates (mg/l SO₄)	59.8	53.5	56	49	62
Fluoride (mg/l F)
Nitrate +Nitrite (mg/l N)	5.2	5.4	4	4.2	302
Iron (mg/l Fe)	0.19	0.06	0.00	0.03	0.01

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO. 232

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 3 of 2014 {NW281E}

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 February 2014

Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

(1) What was the year-on-year cost to South African National Parks (SANParks) for the Avis tender from (a) 2003 to 2008 and (b) 2008 to 2013; and

(2) Has this tender been extended for a further three years; if so, (a) why and (b) what was the urgent reason for not going out to tender again?

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32. THE MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS REPLIES:

1. The total year-on-year cost to SANParks for the Avis tender:

a) from 2003 to 2007 was R5 749 320.97, broken down as follows:

2003 R750 321.01

2004 R779 971.95

2005 R892 338.75

2006 R869 244.48

2007 R2 457 444.78

b) from 2008 to 2013 was R12 671351.58, broken down as follows:

2008 R2 865 475.86

2009 R3 935 947.01

2010 R2 121 619.98

2011 R1 824 553.80

2012 R1 383 889.96

2013 R539 864.97

2. No.

a) There was no extension as SANParks outsourced its travel portfolio to a travel agency (Flight Centre - Pretoria Travel) for effective management - all travel bookings, including car hire. Therefore, there was no need to further go out on tender for car hire only.

b) Various companies including Budget, Avis, Europcar, etc., were engaged to negotiate discount rates allowed to government entities, which can also be extended to SANParks, but SANParks implement these rates through the travel agency.

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO 231

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 FEBRUARY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 4)

231. Mr F A Rodgers (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

(1) With reference to the Victoria West Dam, (a) what is the (i) storage capacity, (ii) current water level and (iii) purpose of the specified dam and (b) who is responsible for the maintenance of this dam;

(2) whether her department has received any complaints regarding the current state of the specified dam; if so, (a) what investigation has been undertaken and (b) what steps will she take to rectify the situation? NW280E

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REPLY:

(1) (a)(i) The storage capacity of the Victoria West Dam is 3,59 million cubic meters

(3 590 000 mᶟ).

(ii) The Victoria West Dam is currently at 0% full, with a zero water level. Below is a hydrograph of the dam for the past 14 months, ending on 26 February 2014. The catchment experienced some good rains in March and April 2013 resulting in the dam spilling [reached a maximum storage of 102,6% (equivalent of 4,037X10⁶m³) on 13 April 2013]. The dam has been declining since April 2013 and has reached a zero level in mid-January 2014, refer to figure 1 below.

Figure1: Hydrograph of Victoria West Dam from 1 January 2013 until

26 February 2014. Blue = percentage full and Red = Volume Stored

The picture below, which appeared in a newspaper article in April 2013, was taken from the left bank during the time the catchment experience good rains and resulted in the Dam spilling.

Figure 2: Victoria West Dam in April 2013 from the left bank of the Dam.

Below is the current picture of the Dam, which was taken on 25 February 2014 from the right bank of the Dam.

Figure 3: Photo of Victoria West Dam taken on 25 February 2014.

The fact that the Victoria West Dam is at 0% does not mean that there is a water deficit in town, since the residents of Victoria West receive their drinking water supply from a total of eleven boreholes. Seven of these boreholes are located on privately owned land.

The Ubuntu Municipality and the private land owner have been in dispute on several occasions during the last five years due to the land owner demanding compensation for water supplied from boreholes on his property in addition to reasonable operation and maintenence costs paid to the land owner as per an agreement entered into between the land owner and the Ubuntu Municipality.

The situation reached a stalemate in 2013 when the land owner threatened to close the water supply from the boreholes on his property if he was not compensated for the water. The situation was however, averted when the Ubuntu Municipality informed the land owner of its intention to bring an urgent court interdict. The Department of Water Affairs and Ubuntu Municipality have since been in consultation with the state attorney to ensure that the municipality takes over full operation and maintenence of the borehole infrastructure on the privately owned land. Further geohydrological investigations are also being undertaken to determine the feasibility of drilling and equiping two additional boreholes on municipal land in order to improve the drinking water supply of Victoria West.

(iii) The purpose of the Dam is for supplying water to municipal, industrial and irrigation users.

(b) The Ubuntu Local Municipality is the owner of the Dam and is responsible for its maintenance.

(2) The Department has not received any complaints regarding the current state of the dam.

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO 223

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28FEBRUARY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 4)

223. Mr F A Rodgers (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

(1) What is the (a) current storage capacity and (b) average level of the Chelmsford Dam in Newcastle;

(2) in respect of the specified dam in the past 12 months, (a) what were the extraction requirements, (b) which other entities utilised the specified dam as a water source and (c) what has been the average monthly extraction of these entities;

(3) (a) what is the maximum purification capacity of treatment plants supplying the Newcastle Municipality and (b) what (i) was the demand on these plants and (ii) breakdown can be given of water sales per volume by the specified municipality in the past 12 months;

(4) whether the specified municipality has made any applications to her department for an additional dam; if so, (a) has there been any additional water licence application, (b) have any environmental impact assessments been undertaken and (c) what are the full details of the proposed project? NW272E

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REPLY:

(1)(a) The storage capacity of the Ntshingwayo Dam (formely known as the Chelmsford Dam) in Newcastle is194.56 million cubic meters (m³). The total system yield at Ntshingwayo Dam, taking into account Zaaihoek Dam is 173 million cubic meters per annum.

(1)(b) The average storage volume of the dam over the past 12-months has been177.83Mm³Or91.4%.with a minimum of 80%.

(2)(a) The main users with annual volumes in m³ are:

Total Use is - Registered: 71 138 353; Actual: 62 713 310

(2)(b) The following Irrigators use water from the Chelmsforddam:

· Aldoplex Investments;

· Bend in River Farms;

· Department of Rural Development and Land Reform;

· Leominster;

· Rouwenhorst WP;

· Sharp Sharp Fresh Foods;

· Smith CL;

· Somerset Boerdery; and

· Triple C Feedlot.

(2)(c) The average monthly extraction of the above mentioned users is 2 804 264m³.

· Aldoplex Investments – 1 288 585 m³;

· Bend in River Farms – 6 320 m³;

· Department of Rural Development and Land Reform – 92 727 m³;

· Leominster – 75 901 m³;

· Rouwenhorst WP – 64 511 m³;

· Sharp Sharp Fresh Foods – 61 647 m³;

· Smith CL – 10 321 m³;

· Somerset Boerdery – 549 707 m³; and

· Triple C Feedlot – 654 545 m³.

(3)(a) The current design capacity of the Ngagane Water Treatment Works (WTW),which supplies Newcastle, Madadeni, Sizweni and Blaubosch, is 115 mega-litres per day.

(3)(b)(i) The current summer demand on the Ngagane WTW is 120 mega-litres per day. During purification process, the water loss in the Ngagane Water Plant amounts to 5%. The pumping mains that feeds water from the plant to the command reservoirs also lose between 4 -6 % of water. From these two sets of command reservoirs, the water is reticulated or fed to Newcastle East and Newcastle West, including Madadeni, Osizweni and the Buffalo Flats area where the average water loss is at 65%, with Madadeni as the highest in water loss at 79%. Newcastle West also includes the feeding of water to Signal Hill and Northdown reticulated reservoirs and feeding areas, where the loss of water is at the average of 54% and 32% respectively. Water loss in the Lennoxton / Central Business District (CBD) area is at 50%, with the N11 Industrial area having the highest percentage of water loss at 70%. The overall amount of water loss of the combined Newcastle area is 61%.

System input log:

Table: Minimum night flows per supply zone as measured by the reticulation team.

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(3)(b)(ii) The following table shows water sales in Newcastle LM per volume for the past 12 months:

Month	Total Billed (kilolitres)	Total Billed (Rand)
January 2013	1 536722	11 947117.00
February 2013	1 568621	11 945375.00
March 2013	1 520661	11 633574.00
April 2013	1 335419	10 258421.00
May 2013	1 414927	10 895537.00
June 2013	1 494045	11 499410.00
July 2013	1 406700	10 930745.42
August 2013	1 541408	11 804310.00
September 2013	1 591333	12 283956.00
October 2013	1 592368	12 437902.00
November 2013	1 527774	11 496526.00
December 2013	1 588888	12 156549.00
January 2014	1 459 877	11 310 773.00

(4) The Newcastle Municipality has not made any application to the Department for an additional dam, or for an additional abstraction. UThukela Water, as the water service provider for Newcastle municipality has applied for an additional 21 million m³ of water. The license application is still being assessed by the Department.

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO. 182

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 2 of 2014 {NW188E}

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 February 2014

Mrs C N Z Zikalala (IFP) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

Whether she intends to introduce legislation that will prohibit trophy hunting of canned white lions and golden lions carrying the white lion gene panthera leo tsau in their natural habitat of the greater Timbavati region or held in captivity anywhere in South Africa; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

182. THE MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS REPLIES:

Section 56 of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act (NEMBA), 2004 (Act 10 of 2004) provides for the listing of species as threatened or protected. The species, African lion (Panthera leo), is listed as Vulnerable in terms of Section 56 of NEMBA. The term "species" means a kind of animal, plant or other organism that does not normally interbreed with individuals of another kind, and includes any sub-species, cultivar, variety, geographic race, strain, hybrid or geographically separate population. There is therefore no need to list specific sub-species of African lion in terms of NEMBA, since all indigenous sub-species will be regulated in the same manner (that is, permits are required to authorise the carrying out of restricted activities involving the species).

A permit is required in terms of NEMBA if a person intends to carry out any restricted activity involving the lion; including the hunting of the lion. The permit system is regulated through the Threatened or Protected Species (TOPS) Regulations (2007) which have been promulgated in terms of NEMBA. It is prohibited to hunt the lion in a small enclosure or while it is under the influence of a tranquilizer. It is further prohibited to hunt the lion by means of any luring method (smell, sound or bait), by using poison, traps, snares, weapons not suitable for hunting or flood lights. Lions may further not be hunted from a motorised vehicle or an aircraft.

Reply received: June 2014

QUESTION NO 175

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 1)

175. Mrs Z B N Balindlela (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) What are the details of all the costs of the maintenance of the pot plants in her (a) departmental offices and (b) official residence (i) in the (aa) 2009-10, (bb) 2010-11, (cc) 2011-12, (dd) 2012-13 and (ee) 2013-14 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2014 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;

(2) in respect of the pot plant maintenance, (a) what is the (i) address and (ii) name of the office where they were/are displayed, (b) for whose benefit are these pot plants, (c) what was/is the value of maintenance for each office and (d) what are the details of any contracts and/or plans for the maintenance of these pot plants in the future? NW224E

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REPLY:

In terms the provision of pot plants and maintenance, the Department of Public Works (DPW) provides these at departmental offices and all Minister's official residences under the Prestige Portfolio and DPW carries the cost. I recommend that this question be referred to the Ministry of Public Works.

Reply received: June 2014

QUESTION NO 141

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 1)

141. Ms J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) What are the details of all expenditure that was found to have been (a) irregular and (b) wasteful in her department for each year from 1 April 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;

(2) in respect of each such finding of (a) irregular and (b) wasteful expenditure, (i) what (aa) is the description thereof, (bb) is the value thereof and (cc) action has been taken against the persons accountable thereof and (ii) how much thereof (aa) has been recovered and (bb) from whom? NW154E

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REPLY:

Wasteful expenditure is recognized as an expense in the statement of financial performance in the year that the expenditure was incurred. The expenditure is classified in accordance with the nature of the expense and where recovered, it is subsequently accounted for as revenue in the statement of financial performance.

Irregular expenditure is accounted for as expenditure in the statement of financial performance and where recovered, it is subsequently accounted for as revenue in the statement of financial performance.

Annual financial statements are published in the Department's and/or entities Annual Reports which have been tabled and discussed in Parliament for the year 2009 up 2009/2010; 2010/2011; 2011/2012; 2012/2013; 2013/2014 and are public documents. The 2013/2014 Annual Reports are expected to be tabled in accordance with normal parliamentary processes and is expected later this year.

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO 140

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 FEBRUARY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 2)

140. Mr M Waters (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

With reference to her reply to question 3008 on 17 November 2013, will she officially investigate the matter and report on such investigation? NW146E

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REPLY:

(1) Yes, thus far the Department managed to identify the sludge producers around the Kempton Park area. The two sludge producers are East Rand Water Care Company, (ERWAT) and Johannesburg Water. The North West Regional Office is conducting full scale investigation during the month of March 2014 and this will include a meeting with two sludge producers as well as the stakeholders who utilise the sludge from the two entities. A comprehensive report will be compiled detailing the findings, recommendations and steps taken to remedy the situation.

Reply received: June 2014

QUESTION NO 109

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 1)

109. Mrs D Robinson (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

(1) What are the details of official credit cards issued to (a) her and/or (b) her staff;

(2) in respect of each credit card, (a) what is the (i) name and (ii) organogram position of the user, (b) what is the (i) maximum permissible value of each purchase and (ii) total credit limit of the card, (c) what are the details of permissible purchases for which the credit cards may be used and (d) may alcoholic beverages be purchased;

(3) in respect of purchases made with each credit card during the period 8 May 2014 and/or thereafter up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (a) what is the (i) name and (ii) organogram position of the user, (b) what is the (i) value of each purchase made, (ii) what are the details of each item purchased and (iii) for what purpose was each purchase made and (c) were any alcoholic beverages purchased; if so, (i) what are the (aa) details and (bb) value of these purchases and (ii) for what purpose was each purchase made? NW119E

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REPLY:

(1) The Department has not issued an official credit card to either me or my staff members.

(2) Falls away.

(3) Falls away.

Reply received: March 2014

QUESTION NO 75

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 13 FEBRUARY 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 1)

75. Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

Whether, in light of the latest service delivery protests with regard to the delivery of water, she can provide the report on the (a) hotspots and (b) action plan in addressing the (i) water shortages and (ii) infrastructure surrounding them? NW76E

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REPLY:

(a) The Department has identified areas affected by water as hotspots that require urgent intervention. This resulted in development of a short term water supply and flashpoint plan in response to water challenges throughout the country.

(b) Despite the fact that in most cases challenges are at local government level, action plans have been developed and costed in order to resolve the water challenges that are faced by our communities. More than R450 million has been allocated accordingly towards hotspots projects in different municipalities, and R200 million has been allocated for the sanitation programme to contribute towards sanitation-related infrastructure. The Department has appointed Water boards as implementing agents in order to drive the entire project as quickly as possible. Refer to Annexure A for the breakdown of allocation per province see the link: http://www.pmg.org.za/policy-documents/2014/03/06/rnw75a .

As part of those action plans, the Department has set up a WAR room nationally and response teams in provinces; which will ensure quick response to water challenges and also play a major role in monitoring the project status of those implemented water projects identified to address water hotspots.

The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs has also entered into collaboration agreements with the Provincial Premiers and Ministers of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and Human Settlements to strengthen the "source to tap and tap to source" philosophy which is aimed at fostering an integrated approach to water and sanitation service delivery.

Reply received: April 2014

QUESTION NO. 74

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 1 of 2014 NW75E

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 13 February 2014

Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs:

Are there any contingency plans in the provinces where drought has been particularly bad to provide the animals in parks and nature reserves with water; if not, (a) what plans does she have in place to address this critical issue, (b) by when will the plans be implemented and (c) by whom; if so, (i) how and (ii) by whom are these plans implemented?

74. THE MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS REPLIES:

The supply of water to animals is always part of the management plans for each of the parks and nature reserves. Fortunately at this stage non of the parks and nature reserves are experiencing any form of drought stresses or water shortages. However, during drought period, its normal practice that artificial water points are established in line with respective management plans. Under such conditions parks/nature reserves use boreholes, solar pumps, windmills, electricity pumps to extract from underground sources. Water droughs or water reservoirs are utilized to store this extracted water for use by animals. At times mobile water tanks are also used to supply water where the underground water resources are unsuitable.

These plans are developed and implemented by management authorities at a park or nature reserve level

Reply received: July 2014

QUESTION NO 29

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 1)

29. Mrs Z B N Balindela (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

Whether, with reference to her gazetted intention (Notice 863 of 2013, GG36760, 23 August 2013), she has declared the exploration for and/or production of onshore unconventional oil or gas resources and any activities incidental thereto, including but not limited to hydraulic fracturing, a controlled activity; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will such declaration be made; if so, (i) what are the relevant details and (ii) will she gazette regulations to describe requirements to obtain a water licence for the described activities? NW34E

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REPLY:

(a) No. With regards to the declaration of the exploration for production of onshore unconventional oil gas the Department is considering comments on the declaration, following the public consultation process which identified other techniques associated with unconventional gas that may detrimentally impact on water resources.

(b) Such a declaration shall be made when these comments have been properly considered.

(b)(i) Techniques such as coalbed methane extraction and underground coal gasification still have to be investigated.

(b)(ii) Yes, regulations shall be gazetted for water use licensing in the foreseeable future.

Reply received: July 2014

QUESTION NO 7

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2014

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 1)

7. Mr KP Sithole (IFP) to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation:

What plans are in place for Ward 24 in Winterveld, Ward 40 in Mamelodi and Ward 8 in Makaunyane in North West for the installation of water and sanitation? NW9E

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REPLY:

Wards 24 (in Winterveld) and 40 (in Mamelodi) fall within the City of Tshwane. Ward 8 (in Makaunyane) falls within the Moretele Local Municipality in the North West. The installation of Water and Sanitation therefore is the responsibility of each municipality; I therefore recommend that you refer this question to the Ministry of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) which would be in a better position to respond to the plans in place.

2014-03-10

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