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2014-04-03
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Reply received: December 2014
QUESTION No. 3020 – 2014 FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 NOVEMBER 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER No.28 - 2014)
Question Reply No. 3020 is submitted on 9 December 2014.
"Mr M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
Whether, with reference to the implementation of the Use of Official Languages Policy Act, Act 12 (Act, 12 of 2012) and since his reply to question 990 on 6 June 2013, his department implemented the Act; if not, when will the Act be implemented; if so, which languages have been adopted as official languages of his department. NW3664E
REPLY
1. Yes, the Department has implemented the Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No. 12 of 2012). The Department adopted its Official Language Policy before the deadline of 2 November 2014.
2. All 11 official languages have been adopted as official languages of the Department.
Reply received: December 2014
QUESTION NO. 2986-2014 FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 NOVEMBER 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 28-2014)
Question Reply No. 2986 is submitted on 9 December 2014.
"Mr. M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:"
Whether he intends to pay bonuses to staff in his department; if so, (a) what criteria has been used to award bonuses, (b) how many staff members will be receiving bonuses, (c) what total amount will be spent on staff bonuses and (d) was this amount budgeted for? NW3630E
REPLY:
Chapter 4, clause 15.3 of the SMS Handbook guides the awarding of bonuses to SMS members while the DPSA Employee Performance Management and Development System Framework (for levels 12 and below) guides the awarding of bonuses to levels 12 and below. In terms of clause 9.5 of this framework, departments must not spend more than 1.5% of their remuneration budget for bonuses.
The information requested will be available in Annual Reports once these are tabled in Parliament.
Reply received: December 2014
QUESTION NO. 2878-2014 FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 NOVEMBER 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.28-2014)
The question reply No. 2878 is submitted on 9 December 2014.
Dr. G A Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(1). What is the status of the investigation into fraudulent and corrupt activities pertaining to the Windybrow Theatre in Johannesburg;
(2). whether the investigation has been finalised; if so, (a) What were the findings, (b) were criminal charges laid and (c) what disciplinary actions were taken? NW3521E
REPLY:
1. The forensic audit was concluded and the final report was issued in June 2014.
2. (a). The investigation was finalised, the findings include overpayments, irregular payments, unauthorised payments, Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure as well as non-compliance with the local authority regulations.
(b). Yes, the criminal charges have been laid against the
former (Chief Executive Officer) CEO: Mr Vuyo Mphela and the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Mr Allie Achmat. The case is being investigated by the Serious Economic Offences Unit and Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS). Furthermore, a civil claim will also be instituted against the officials implicated and the companies cited in the forensic audit report.
(c). The two executive members (CEO and CFO) were dismissed in March 2014.
Reply received: December 2014
QUESTION NO 2877
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 NOVEMBER 2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 28-2014
Question reply No. 2877 is submitted on 09 December 2014.
"Dr G A Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(1) What measures are being instituted to protect our national heritage artefacts;
(2) have our current measures been reviewed to test their effectiveness?" NW3520E
REPLY:
1. National heritage artefacts are kept in museums. These museums have security measures in place. Artefacts that are kept in storage are kept in strong-rooms, which are monitored by security cameras. Artefacts on display are kept in specially designed exhibition cases that are monitored by security cameras. Furthermore, museums employ security guards that are trained for the specific needs of a museum.
The Department is in the process of resurrecting a forum, consisting of the Department of Arts and Culture, the South African Police Service, the South African Revenue Service (Customs), the South African Heritage Resources Agency, Interpol-SA, the South African Museums Association and the South African Chapter of the International Council of Museums. The purpose of this forum is to serve as a platform for heritage and law enforcement officials to cooperate in terms of measures to fight against theft and illicit trafficking of heritage objects.
Additionally, national heritage artefacts are protected by Section 32 of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999). This legislation makes it illegal for any person to destroy, damage, disfigure, alter or export any heritage object without a permit by the South African Heritage Resources Agency.
Furthermore, South Africa is a Member State of the UNESCO Convention of the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (1970). This Convention provides for an international cooperation framework whereby state parties can assist each other in fighting against illicit trafficking of cultural property. The Convention guides state parties in terms of taking preventative measures such as having proper inventories and export certificates as well as to prohibit the import of cultural objects that have been stolen in another state party. The Convention also provides for measures of restitution when cultural property from one state party has entered the borders of another state party by illegal means.
South Africa is also in the final stage of the process of becoming a Member State of the 1995 UNIDROIT Convention on Stolen or Illegally Exported Cultural Objects. This Convention is complementary to the 1970 UNESCO Convention. The UNIDROIT Convention offers operational capacities of private law as claims of restitution are processed directly through national courts. The Convention also provides for compensation towards good faith holders or innocent purchasers of stolen cultural property.
(2) Current measures have not yet been reviewed.
Reply received: December 2014
QUESTION NO. 2787-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 NOVEMBER 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27-2014)
Question reply no. 2787 is submitted on 9 December 2014.
"Mr. P G Atkinson (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
1. Whether he received an invitation to the wedding of Vega Gupta and Aakash Jahajgarhia; if so,
2. Whether he attended any of the wedding festivities between 30 April and 3 May 2013; if so,
3. Whether he stayed overnight at the venue; if so, (a) what accommodation did he use, (b) who paid for the said accommodation, (c) what mode of transport did he use to attend the wedding festivities and (d) who paid for the travel costs? NW3439E
REPLY:
Pease refer to the previous responses that I have submitted on the matter; further please refer to the report that the government tabled following the incident.
Reply received: December 2014
QUESTION 2745-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2014-11-14 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 27-2014)
Question Reply No. 2745 is submitted on 9 December 2014.
Ms H C C Krüger to (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. Did (a) his department and/or (b) any entities reporting to it owe money to any Gauteng municipalities at the end of the 2013/14 financial year; if so, in respect of each specified municipality (i) what is the name of the municipality, (ii) what was the total amount owed, (iii) what was the nature of the debt, (iv) for how long has the debt been outstanding and (v) what plans are in place to recover the debt owed to the municipality by (aa) his department and/or (bb) any entities reporting to it? NW3395E
REPLY:
(a) My department does not owe any money to Gauteng municipalities as at the end of 2013/14 financial year
(b) The entities reporting to me are not owing any monies to Gauteng municipalities as at end of 2013/14 financial year
(i) N/A
(ii) N/A
(iii) N/A
(iv) N/A
(v) N/A
(aa) N/A
(bb) N/A
Reply received: December 2014
QUESTION NO. 2609-2014 FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 NOVEMBER 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27-2014)
Question reply No. 2609 is submitted on 9 December 2014.
"Mr. M S Malatsi (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:"
What amount has his department spent on promotional magazines in the (a) 2011- 12, (b) 2012-13, and (c) 2013-14 financial years. NW3247E
REPLY:
My department has spent the following amounts on promotional magazines:
(a) 2011/12 financial year, R 398 530.3
(b) 2012/13 financial year, R 159 303.60
(c) 2013/14 financial year, R 321 299.88
Reply received: December 2014
QUESTION NO. 2465-2014 FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 07 NOVEMBER 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25-2014)
Question reply No. 2465 is submitted on 9 December 2014.
"Mr. M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
How many work days has his department lost to (a) sick leave and (b) strike action in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13, and (iii) 2013-2014 financial years? NW3058E
REPLY:
Leave cycles are managed over calendar years and not financial years.
(a)(i). 2011 calendar year: 2647 days
(a)(ii). 2012 calendar year: 2282 days
(a)(iii). 2013 calendar year: 2984 days
(b)(i). 0 days
(b)(ii). 0 days
(b)(iii). 0 days
Reply received: December 2014
QUESTION NO. 2431-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2014-11-07 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25-2014)
The Question Reply is submitted on 09 December 2014
Honourable Mr M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. What was the total remuneration of (i) board members, (ii) non-executive directors and (iii) executive directors of each entity reporting to him in the (aa) 2011-2012, (bb) 2012-13 and (cc) 2013-14 financial years and (b) how many times did each board meet in the specified financial years
NW3023E
REPLY:
The information requested by the Honourable Member for the years in question is available in Annual Reports and thus a public document.
Reply received: December 2014
QUESTION NO. 2383-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 7 NOVEMBER 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25-2014)
The Question Reply No. 2383 is submitted on 9 December 2014.
"Dr. G A Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:"
1. What are the equity targets of (a) his department and/or (b) its entities?
2. In respect of each specified case (a) are these targets being met and (b) what are the relevant employee breakdown. NW2975E
REPLY:
The information regarding the targets are submitted to the Department of Labour on the Annual basis. For more information also the Honourable Member can find the information in annual reports of my Department.
Reply received: November 2014
QUESTION NO. 2075- 2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLYQuestion reply 2075 is submitted: 3 November 2014
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 21-2014 DATE OF PUBLICATION 24 OCTOBER 2014
"Mr. M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the minister of arts and culture:
(a). How many copies of the department's annual report for the financial year (i) 2012-2013 and (ii) 2013-2014 were produced, and (b) (i) at what cost were these reports produced and (ii) to who were these reports circulated? NW2542E
REPLY
(a).(i). During the period mentioned my department produced annual reports as indicated below in the table.
| YEAR | QUANTITY PRODUCED |
| 2012 - 2013 | 200 |
| 2013 - 2014 | 200 |
(b).(i). Cost implications for the said period is tabled below
| YEAR | COSTS |
| 2012/2013 | R98 196.64 |
| 2013/2014 | R105 997.20 |
(ii) The said reports were circulated to the following institutions:-
· Parliament of the Republic of South Africa (Paper Stores)
· Legal Deposit Libraries (i.e. National Library of South Africa – Pretoria Campus; National Library of South Africa – Cape Town Campus; Mangaung Library Services- Bloemfontein; Msunduzi Municipal Library- Pietermaritzburg; Library of Parliament- Cape Town)
· National Treasury
· Office of the Auditor- General of South Africa( AGSA)
· Other DAC Stakeholders, including employees
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION NO. 1689-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 19 SEPTEMBER 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17 -2014)
Question reply 1689 is submitted: 2014 October 2014
"Mr T Mhlongo (DA to ask the minister of arts and culture:
(1) Whether his department is involved in attempts to (a) trace, (b) exhume and (c) repatriate any remains of South African persons buried in foreign countries; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;
(2) is his department involved in any efforts to repatriate Mbuyisa Makhubu back to South Africa, if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) Was the erection of Mbuyisa Makhubu's statue by his department at Maponya Mall done in consultation with the Makhubu's family?
(NW2050E)
REPLY:
1. Yes, my department is involved in attempts to trace, exhume and repatriate any remains of South African persons buried in Foreign countries. Currently the department has located the remains of Moses Kotane and John Beaver Marks at the Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow in the Russian Federation, and approval has been granted to my department, through the South African Mission in Moscow to exhume the mortal remains of Messer's Kotane and Marks from the Novodevichy cemetery, as well as approval to repatriate their mortal remains to South Africa. Preparations for the exhumation and repatriation of the mortal remains are at an advance stage.
2. No, my department is not involved in the efforts to repatriate the remains of Mbuyisa Makhubu back to South Africa. At the moment, no person is sure about the whereabouts of Mr. Makhubu or whether he is still alive or late.
3. No, my department was not involved in the erection of the statue of Mbuyisa Makhubu at Maponya Mall.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION No. 1687 – 2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 1685- 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N0. 17 - 2014)
Question reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Dr G A Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. Does the Pan South African Language Board have equity targets; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are those targets and (b) what steps are being taken to meet the targets?
NW2048E
REPLY
(a) . No equity targets were set because the large pool of prospective targets is mainly from African language groups.
(b) . Pan South African Language Board's talent acquisition strategy will focus on attracting other racial groups in closing gaps created by natural attrition (i.e. early retirement, voluntary resignations)
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION No. 1685 – 2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 1685- 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N0. 17 - 2014)
Question reply submitted: 2 October 2014
Ms. T E Baker (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(a) How many jobs were created by the Pan South African Language Board in line with the Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) goals and (b) in which sector where these jobs created?
NW2046E
REPLY
(a) Beyond the jobs created through its own workforce and the National Lexicography Units (NLUs), PanSALB does not create direct employment in line with the Mzantsi Golden Economy (MGE) goals.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION No. 1686 – 2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 1686- 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N0. 17 - 2014)
Question reply 1686 is submitted: 20 October 2014
"Dr A Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
What measures have been put in place at the Pan South African Language Board to (a) remedy the overspending and (b) prevent further disclaimer findings by the Auditor-General? NW2047E
REPLY
(a). I have established a task team to review operations at PanSALB, and preliminary findings revealed that the organisational structure of PanSALB is bloated and a main cost driver. As such, an organisational re-design informed by a revised mandate of the institution is necessary to cut down costs and avail funds for the core programmes of the institution. The task team is expected to present its recommendations and a turnaround strategy to me before end of November 2014.
(b). The mandate of the aforementioned task team is to look holistically at all the factors that may have contributed to the dysfunctional state of the institution (PanSALB), including the findings of the Auditor-General. As such, the expected turnaround strategy will seek to also address issues that led to the disclaimer findings of the Auditor-General.
The department has also sought technical assistance from National Treasury to conduct forensic audit at PanSALB.
Reply received: November 2014
QUESTION NO: 1638-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 19 SEPTEMBER 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER REF NO. 17-2014)
Date question reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Mr M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the minister of arts and culture"
(a). Which posts in his department are vacant in the (i) highly skilled, (ii) highly skilled supervision and (iii) senior and top management levels and (b) in each case, in each case, what has been the duration of the vacancy? NW1999E
REPLY:
(a). As on 31 March 2014, the number of vacancies in the categories was as follows:
(i) Highly skilled (Level 6 – Level 8) – 18.
(ii) Highly skilled supervision (Level 9 – Level 12) – 18
(iii) Senior and Top Management (Level 13 – Level 16) - 5
(b). (i) Highly skilled (Level 6 – Level 8)
See the link: http://www.pmg.org.za/rnw1638-141110positions
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION NO 1516-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12 SEPTEMBER 2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 16-2014
Question reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Ms N W A Michael (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
Whether (a) his departmentand or (b) any entities reporting to him sponsored political party (i)advertisement, (ii) events, and/ or (iii) paraphernalia in the (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, and (iii) 2013-14 financial years; if so, (aaa) for which political party, and (bbb) what was the monetary value of the sponsorship in each case? (NW1886E)
REPLY
No, neither my department nor entities reporting to me sponsored any political party's advertisement, events and or paraphernalia in the financial years as mentioned in the question.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION NO: 1486-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12 SEPTEMBER 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER REF NO. 16-2014)
Question reply 1486 submitted: 2014 October 2014
"MR J H STEENHUISEN TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE"
What is the quantum of funds spent by his department on all advertising for each financial year between 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available? NW1852E
REPLY:
Due to the work which needs to be done and verification of data we cannot meet the deadline. As soon as the work is complete on the verification I will furnish the Honourable Member with relevant details.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION NO. 1415-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2014-09-12 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 16-2014)
Date question reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Dr G A Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
What is or has been done to ensure that the Northern Cape and Limpopo provinces comply with the requirement that all provinces are required to have a Provincial Heritage Resources Agency? NW1780E
REPLY:
Northern Cape
There is an existing Provincial Heritage Resources Authority (PHRA) in the Northern Cape with a functional Council. However, the PHRA is not represented in the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) Council.
Limpopo
There is no PHRA established, however, there is a representative as per SAHRA regulations appointed by the Minister to serve on the SAHRA Council. The representative reports to the MEC. The SAHRA had several engagements with the then MEC of Limpopo to ensure that a functional PHRA is established. SAHRA will continue to engage with the new MEC in that regard.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION NO. 1414-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2014-09-12 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 16-2014)
Date question reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Dr G A Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
Why do the (i) Western Cape and the (ii) Northern Cape not have any representation in the SA Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) council and (b) what steps has his department taken to ensure that these provinces are duly represented in the SAHRA?
NW1779E
REPLY:
In April 2013, the Department wrote letters to the Members of Executive Council (MECs) for all the Provinces requesting them of initiating the process of appointing individuals to serve in the SAHRA Council. Subsequently, the department received names of the nominated persons from seven Provinces with the exception of the Western Cape and the Northern Cape.
In September 2013, letters were sent to the two Provinces requesting the two MEC's again to send their nominated provincial representatives to serve in the Council.
My department will continue to communicate with the two provinces to ensure that they are represented as prescribed in the National Heritage Resources Act.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION NO. 1413-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2014-09-12 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 16-2014)
Date question reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Dr G A Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(1). What systems will be put in place to prevent over expenditure after the first quarter at the South African Heritage Resources Agency;
(2). (a) what amount expressed as a (i) number and (ii) percentage of the total budget is spent on compensation of employees and (b) will this amount be reduced? NW1778E
REPLY:
Since assuming this responsibility, I have realised amongst other things that the department has no shareholder representation to all the councils or institutions reporting to the department. The shareholder compact has not been updated over many years.
The Presidency has recently released the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF). I will identify the areas that speak to Arts and Culture and update the Annual Performance Plans (APP).
The APP's will cascade down to various entities that report to me. The shareholder compact to be developed with entities and will reflect the elements of APP's relevant to the entity.
I am in the process of finalising these shareholder compacts, amongst other they will reflect cost cutting measures as part of their targets.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION No. 1360 – 2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12-2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 16 - 2014)
Date question reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Dr P W A Mulder (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
Who has been appointed as the service provider, in terms of tender DAC 08/13-14, to evaluate the National Language Policy Framework of 2003 and to develop a new language policy for the department in accordance with the new legislation; (b) what the cost of the tender amounts to; and (c) by what date this service provider must complete the work?
NW1724E
REPLY
(a) Harris Nupen and Molebatsi Inc. was appointed as service provider, in terms of tender DAC 08/13-14 to evaluate the National Policy Framework 2003, and develop a new language policy of the Department in accordance with the Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No.12 of 2012).
(b) The cost of tender was R 1 268 392.
(c) The completion date was 30 June 2014.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION No. 1359 – 2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 1359 - 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 16 - 2014)
Date question reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Dr P W A Mulder (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
Whether he is planning the translation of the Use of Official Languages Act, Act 12 of 2012, and the regulations in terms of the Act, as published on 28 February 2014, in all 11 official languages; if not why not; if so what are the relevant detail
NW1723E
REPLY
Yes, the Use of Official languages Act, Act 12 of 2012 will be translated into the 9 official languages since it is already available in two of the eleven official languages viz, English and Tshivenda.
The same applies to the regulations in terms of the Act.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION No.1358-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12 SEPTEMBER 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N0.16- 2014)
Question reply 1358 submitted: 20 October 2014
"Dr PWA Mulder (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. Whether he and his department make use of state advocates for their representation in litigation actions regarding language rights; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
2. (a) why did he and his department appoint certain private advocates (names furnished) to represent the department in litigation actions, (b) in how many litigation actions have the specified private advocates represented him and his department, (c) what were the total legal costs paid out to them from 1 March 2013 until the latest specified date for which information is available? NW1722E
REPLY
(1). No. The Department made use of a private law firm who had helped in drafting the language legislation. This is so because that law firm was well versed with the issues concerning languages rights and had the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out the task at hand.
(2)(a). The Department appointed Cheadle Thompson and Haysom Inc, because
that law firm had drafted the language legislation and was well versed with the issues concerning languages rights.
(b). The law firm represented the Department in four matters.
(c). The total legal costs paid out from 1 March 2013 to date is the sum of R828 143.00.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION NO. 1332-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2014-09-12 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 16-2014)
Date question reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Mr. W M Madisha (Cope) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
Whether his department had undertaken an investigation into the functioning of the SA Heritage Resources Agency to determine whether (a) governance matters were being handled in an optimal and desirable manner, (b) staff relationship with the management were cordial and harmonious, (c) the turnaround time for the consideration of applications by property developers was rapid and expeditious, (d) statutory obligations were being fully met and (e) heritage resources were being optimally taken care of; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the details in respect of each case?
NW 1527E
REPLY:
(a). Nothing officially was reported to me, however, a workshop was undertaken by the Council and Executives in August 2014 to reflect on the governance issues which have impacted negatively on the entity. The workshop was also aimed at improving relations between the Council and Executives. These workshops will be cascaded down to all levels to ensure improved cooperation and transparency.
The entity has in place governance structures such as the Council meetings, Executive committee meetings and staff meeting which are used to communicate important decisions and concerns.
(b. Yes, there is a concerted effort from management to improve working relations with staff at all levels. The entity has established management meetings and staff communication forums to share information. Focussed meetings are held with the Unions to discuss and resolve staff concerns.
(c). Yes, the applications by property developers are processed on time, except for those that are complex and required further research and consultation.
(d). Yes, statutory obligations are fully met by the entity
(e). Yes, heritage resources are taken care of optimally, except for
some properties which are in the process of being rehabilitated and leased contracts that are being renewed to enable fair rental collections
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION No. 1319-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 5 September 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N0 14 - 2014)
Dated question reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Dr PWA Mulder (FFP) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. Whether a National Language Unit as provided for in terms of section 5 of the Use of Official Languages Act, Act 12 of 2012, has been established in his department;, if not, why not; if so, what does the organogram of this unit looks like;
2. which State departments have already established language units in their structures in terms of the provisions of the specified Act? NW1615E
REPLY
(1) Yes, my departments has an established language unit, the organogram of the said unit is attached.
(2) I have already sent out notice requesting all State departments, national public entities and national public enterprises to report on the establishment of their language units by 30 September 2014. I will provide the relevant details upon receipt of feedback from State departments.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION NO. 1255-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 05 SEPTEMBER 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.14- 2014)\
Date Question Reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Dr G A Grootboom (DA) to ask Minister of Arts and Culture:
(1). How will providing schools with national flags contribute to nation
building;
(2). how will his department measure whether the purpose of this
project has been achieved?
REPLY
1. The provision of national flags to the schools is part of a bigger campaign to popularize National Symbols and to complement the school curriculum. National symbols are highlighted through the curriculum, and they are covered in learning outcomes such as Social Science and Life Orientation, to mention but a few.
Flag in Every School project is part of Outcome 14: to transform society & uniting the country. This project does not only focus on the hoisting of the flag but complements other school based initiatives such as the, recital of the preamble to Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The hoisting of the national flag is the expression of national identity and unity in the school community.
Furthermore, schools are scattered all over the country with some found in the most remote parts, where there is no other public building with a national flags such as a police station. In this case, the school with the national flag becomes the community's source of national identity and pride, and fosters a sense of belonging.
2. The hoisting of the national flag, recital of the preamble to Constitution and the Bill of Rights is an expression of national identity and unity. My department working together with the Department of Basic Education will monitor and evaluate the project in order to ensure that all schools supplied with national flag becomes the community's source of national identity and pride, and fosters a sense of belonging.
As I have indicated in the reply to question 1254, is to mobilise society to appreciate their national symbols.
Outcome 14 of the Medium Term Strategic framework enjoins us to mobilise society around these issues.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION NO. 1254-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 05 SEPTEMBER 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.14- 2014)
Date reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Dr G A Grootboom (DA) to ask Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. What was the total (a) budget and (b) amount spent to provide schools with national flags (i) in the (aa) 2012-13 and (bb) 2013-14 financial years and (ii) during the 01 April 2014up to the latest specified date for which information is available;
2. (a) how many schools have been allocated national flags in each province and (b) in each case, what was the (i) budget and (ii) amount spent to provide the specified schools with national flags (aa) in the (aaa) 2012-13 and (bbb) 2013-14 financial years and (bb) during the period 1 April 2014 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;
3. Whether different service providers in different provinces were awarded the contracts to allocate the national flags; if not why not;
4. How many jobs have been created by this project? NW1554E
REPLY:
I must indicate to the Honourable Member that over the last two financial years we used the amount of money for this project that was budgeted
The number of schools that we have covered so far is nine thousand five hundred and thirty (9530). The programme has picked up the pace, now with each province having two service providers.
This is amongst the means that the government is using in promoting national symbols and mobilise the South Africans to know who they are and the things that define them.
154 jobs were created by the project over the same period.
Reply received: October 2014
QUESTION No. 1253– 2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 05 SEPTEMBER 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N0.14- 2014)
Date reply submitted: 2 October 2014
"Dr G A Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
With reference to the Pan South African Language Board and its legal matter with a certain person (name and details furnished), (a) what was the total costs awarded to the department and (b) was the full amount recovered; if not, what (i) amount was recovered and (ii) what arrangements have been made to recover the rest of the money? NW1543E
REPLY:
My Department and Pan South African Language Board have a number of legal matters with regard to person whose name and details were furnished.
(a) To date, no quantified costs have been awarded in favour of the Department of Arts and Culture and/or PanSALB.
(b) To date no funds have been recovered as the costs have not yet been determined.
(i) As per standard processes, costs must be taxed and such the amounts will be determined by the Taxing Master of the relevant High Court.
(ii) For 2010 and 2012 cases, the State Attorneys have been instructed to act on behalf of the Department and PanSALB in this process.
Reply received: September 2014
QUESTION No. 1211 – 2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 JULY 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N0 12 - 2014)
Question reply 1211 is submitted: 16 September 2014
Mr JL Mahlangu (ANC) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
With reference to the promulgation of the Use of Official Languages Act, (Act 12 of 2012), which his department is the custodian, which aims to provide for the regulation and monitoring of the use of official languages by the national government and requiring national departments, national public entities and national public enterprises to adopt language policies, (a) what steps will his department take to implement the legislation and, (b) how will his department ensure that national departments' use of official languages is regulated to the extent that all official languages are utilised equitably? NW1449E
REPLY
(a). Sections 4 and 7 of the Act, and the Regulations in terms of the Act set out the requirements and guidelines for drafting language policies and establishing language units.
To date my department has convened a National Language Forum on 07 February 2013 to introduce all relevant stakeholders to the Act, taking them through the Act and its draft regulations.
Furthermore, a technical workshop was convened where stakeholders were given the opportunity to seek clarity on issues before finalising their policies. A second National Language Forum was convened on 26 -27 June 2014, giving stakeholders an opportunity to report progress on the drafting of their language policies. To ensure that the implementation of the Act remains top of mind, on 14 August 2014 a notice was sent out to reminding government departments about the deadline for adopting their policies.
My department will now publish a notice in three national newspapers reminding all accounting officers of the deadline and requesting them to submit progress reports on the development of language policies and establishment of their own language units to me by not later than 30th September 2014.
The department has also adopted its own Language policy in order to provide leadership and be exemplary to other departments.
(b) Section 9 of the Act stipulates that each national department, national public entity and national public enterprise is required to submit a report to me and Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) annually on activities of their language unit, implementation of language policy and any complaints received regarding its use of official languages and the manner in which these complaints were dealt with. The department will prescribe the form and content of the reports to be submitted and timeframes for submitting such reports to monitor the equal use of official languages by all national departments, national public entities and national public enterprises.
Reply received: September 2014
QUESTION 1210-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 AUGUST 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12-2014)
Question reply 1210 is submitted: 16 September 2014
Ms N K Bilankulu (ANC) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture: NW1448E
With reference to the commemoration of national days that should foster nation building and social cohesion,(a) what steps has he taken to ensure that these commemorations are attended by diverse audiences that represent all the demographic categories of the country, (b) how has he found these events stimulate medium and long term economic growth in host communities, and (c) what is the long-term framework to ensure that these events are (i) attended optimally (ii) hosted throughout the country, and (iii) appealing to the youth?
NW1448E
REPLY:
(a). All the national days are attended optimally thus far. However, we are continually working with all the stakeholders in the society to improve a diverse representation in these events. Furthermore, when we launch each national day we call upon the society as a collective to participate in the realisation of the meaning of such a national day as we understand that nation building and social cohesion is a continuous process. Heritage Day is a one such national day that calls for all South Africans to celebrate their cultural identity as enshrined in the constitution.
(b). Commemorations are a one day event, and contribute to creating short term jobs. In cases where these events are happening to where there are institutions of higher learning that provide events management courses, these events create a platform for future investment to young people that are studying events management. During the 2014 Freedom Day Celebrations 10 leaners from the Tshwane University of Technology were part of the skills transfer programme that gave practical experience to these students.
(c)(i). Social Cohesion dialogues are organised prior to hosting a national day in order for the society to engage on the theme and meaning of such a particular commemorative day and finding lessons from such a dialogue that will move South Africa forward.
(ii). The commemoration days are hosted in all the 9 provinces on a rotational bases. The only national day that does not rotate is the Freedom Day Celebration that takes place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Gauteng Province.
(iii). Young people accounts to over 60 per cent of attendance in these national days. What is critical is for young people to understand the value and meaning attached to these national commemorative days.
Reply received: September 2014
QUESTION NO: 1209-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 AUGUST 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER REF NO. 12-2014)
Question reply 1209 is submitted: 16 September 2014
"Ms X S Tom (ANC) to ask the minister of arts and culture"
1.With reference to his department operating without a permanent Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a national archivist which are crucial posts to both his department as well as to all South Africans, (a) what steps has he taken to ensure that the CFO position is filled and (b) when will it be filled;
2.(a) why has his department been unable to fill the position of a national archivist, (b) when will it be filled ? NW1447E
REPLY:
1(a). The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) post was advertised with a closing date of 9 July 2012. An offer was made but declined.
(b). The post was once again advertised with a closing date of 22 August 2014, and the department is busy with the selection process.
2 (a). This is a rare skill in the country and as such the National Archivist has not been appointed as yet, the post has been advertised.
(b). The Department is now busy with the selection process.
In the initial advert that closed on the 22 August, 2014, no responses were received. In the light of that we extended the closing date to the 19th September 2014. It has come to my attention that industrial action by postal service workers might have an impact in us receiving applications.
Reply received: September 2014
QUESTION NO. 1208-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29-2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 12-2014
The Question Reply 1208 is submitted: 16 September 2014
"Mr. T Makondo (ANC) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture'
With reference to the State of the nation address where the President, Mr JG Zuma emphasised the need for the government to create more jobs, (a) how many jobs did his department and entities create in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13, and (iii) 2013-14 financial years, (b) how many of these jobs (i) are permanent, (ii) temporary and (c) who is the target of the jobs that his department and its entities create? NW1446E
REPLY
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE
(a)(i) 2011 – 2012 = 2 834
(a)(ii) 2012 – 2013 = 3 180
(a)(iii) 2013-14 = 26 078
(b). The jobs vary between permanent and temporary due to the nature of the industry (ie, festivals)
(c). The jobs are targeted at the youth, women and people with disability, artists, graduates from previously disadvantaged groups as well as people with technical skills in the sector
DAC PUBLIC ENTITIES
(a)(i). 2011-12 = 3077
(a)(ii). 2012-13 = 4173
(a)(iii). 2013-14 = 4300
(b)(i). Permanent = 966
(b)(ii).Temporary = 10584
(c). The Public Entities Target groups are interns, researchers receiving funding from entities, youth, disabled, artists, production and development companies, performing art practitioners, graduates from previously disadvantaged groups as well as people with technical skills in the sector
Reply received: September 2014
QUESTION NO. 1123-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 AUGUST 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 -2014)
Question reply 1123 is submitted: 16 September 2014
"Mr. A G Whitfield (DA) to ask the minister of arts and culture"
(1) What actions will his department take to protect the Grahamstown Railway Station that was declared a provincial heritage site from further vandalism;
(1) whether his department will hold the property owner accountable in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, Act 25 of 1999?
(NW1361E)
Revised REPLY:
(1). The Grahams town Railway Station, as a provincial heritage site falls within the competency of the Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Resources Authority (ECPHRA) and therefore, as Minister of Arts and Culture, I do not have any responsibility to take action against the vandalism that take place there.
It is the Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Resources Authority (ECPHRA) that can take action upon receiving complaints.
(2). In the final analysis, the owner is accountable for the maintenance of the integrity of the sites. In terms of the Act, pending the due processes as mentioned above being followed by ECPHRA.
Reply received: September 2014
QUESTION NO. 1122-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 AUGUST 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 -2014)
Question 1122 is submitted: 16 September 2014
Mr A G Whitfield (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
a) How many contraventions of the National Heritage Resources Act, Act 25 of 1999, were reported to his department during the period 1 January 2009 up to the latest specific date for which information is available and (b) in each case, (i) what were the details of the contraventions and (ii) how many successful prosecutions were obtained?
(NW1359E)
REPLY:
(a) There are no contraventions of the National Heritage Resources Act, Act 25 of 1999 reported to the Department since 1 January 2009.
(b) Not applicable,
(i) Not applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(iii) Not Applicable
Reply received: September 2014
QUESTION NO. 1118-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 AUGUST 2014, (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 -2014)
Question reply 1118 is submitted: 16 September 2014
"Mr B M Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
How many of those employed in the 3067 jobs created by his Department in the fourth programme of heritage promotion and preservation are (a) women and (b) people with disabilities? (NW1356E)
REPLY:
(a). The fourth programme of Heritage Promotion and Preservation of my department created 3067 jobs of which total of 750 were women in the following projects:-,
375 women employed Legacy Projects
160 women employed National Days : Freedom Day
120 women employed Youth Day
59 women employed Gugulethu Cultural Precinct
02 women employed Flag in Every School
11 women employed Sarah Bartmann Centre of Remembrance
03 women employed Union Buildings project
02 women employed Nelson Mandela Prison House Project
03 women employed Ncome exhibition development project)
(b) I recognize that there is no sufficient number of people with disability employed in these projects. Going forward I will make sure that the issue of disability is addressed as required by law.
Reply received: September 2014
QUESTION NO 1088
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: (DATE) (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO -2014)
Question reply 1088 submitted: 16 September 2014
"Mr M Hlengwa (IFP) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(1) (a) How many (i) museums are in the country and (ii) of these museums receive funding from the Government and (b) what is the criterion used for these museums to (i) qualify or (ii) not qualify for funding?
NW1326E
REPLY:
(1)(a)(i) The exact number of museums is difficult to establish as there are many museums that are constantly established and many that closes without the knowledge of the Department of Arts and Culture. This situation is compounded by the fact that museums do not have to be registered with any organisation/agency. Many museums (especially private museums) are established in small towns without the museum being a member of the South African Museums Association (the official museums organisation).
(1)(a)(ii) The Department of Arts and Culture funds a total of 38 museums. These include 14 museums under the banner of Iziko; 8 under the banner of Ditsong; and 6 under the banner of the National Museum.
(1)(b)(i) There are no particular criteria for museums to qualify or (ii) to not qualify for national funding. The museums that do receive funding have been declared as Declared Cultural Institutions in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act, 1998 (Act No 119 of 1998).
This is a situation that the Department is attempting to correct by the development of the National Museums Policy. The Policy specifies that criteria in this regard should be developed.
Reply received: September 2014
QUESTION NO. 1025-2014
PRESS STATEMENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS ONE.
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 22 AUGUST 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 10 -2014)
The question reply 1025 submitted: on 2 September 2014
Dr G A Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
(1) Have any heritage sites been identified during the period 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so,
(a) how many and (b) where are these sites located;
(2) (a) how many of these sites were in disrepair and (b) what total amount has the department budgeted for such repair?
(NW1178E)
REPLY:
(1) (a) Yes, 52 heritage sites (including 33 graves) have been identified for declaration and restoration from the period 1 January 2009 to date.
(b). Grave of Beyers Naude Wespark Cemetery, Gauteng
Grave of Nokutela Dube Mayfair Cemetery, Gauteng
Grave of Rahima Moosa Newclare Cemetery, Gauteng
Mandela Statue Tswane, Gauteng
National Heritage Monument Tshwane, Gauteng
OR Tambo Interpretative Centre Bizana, Eastern Cape
JL Dube heritage site Inanda, KwaZulu Natal
Matola Monument Matola, Mozambique,
Inquza Hill Museum Ingquza, Eastern Cape
Bambatha statue Greytown, KwaZulu Natal
Weslyen Church Waaihoek, Free State
Winnie Mandela house Brandfort, Free State
Bram Fischer's house Bloemfontein, Free State
33 graves and sites declaration 9 Provinces
Cuito Quanevale, Angola
Vienna Camp Angola
Augustino Netto Memorial Angola
Liberation graves Angola,
Nelson Mandela training Barracks Ethiopia,
Liberation Graves Tanzania
2 (a) 11 sites were in disrepair.
(b) A total amount of R833.5 Million has been budgeted for capital works over the MTEF period. Provisions for repairs for heritage sites is made within this budget.
Reply received: September 2014
QUESTION NO: 1024-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 22 AUGUST 2013 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER REF NO. 10-2014)
The question reply is submitted: 2 September 2014.
"DR G A GROOTBOOM (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE"
Whether he has appointed a National Archivist in terms of section 4(1)(a) of the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa Act, Act 43 of 1996: if not, why not; if so, when was the appointment effected? NW1177E
REPLY:
No, the National Archivist has not been appointed as yet, however there is an Acting National Archivist appointed since the 27th of September 2010, the post was advertised on the 8th of September 2013 in the Sunday Times newspaper with the closing date of 20th September 2013. However no appointment was made due to the scarcity of skills in this niche part of the arts, culture and heritage sector.. I have instructed the officials of my Department to restart and speed up the process of selection and final appointment.
Reply received: September 2014
QUESTION 951-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 22 AUGUST 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 10 - 2014)
The question reply 951 submitted: on 2 September 2014
"MR A M MPONTSHANE (IFP) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE:
With regard to the recent Women's Day event held at the King Zwelethini Stadium in Umlazi, eThekwini, what amount was spent on (a) food, (b) alcohol, (c) soft drinks, (d) entertainment, (e) travel for departmental officials in and around KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), (f) travel for departmental guests in and around KZN, (g) accommodation for departmental officials in KZN, (h) accommodation for departmental guests in KZN, (i) gifts for departmental guests and officials, (j) transportation of departmental guests to and from KZN and (k) transportation of departmental officials to and from the event?
NW1100E
REPLY:
(a). My department did not spent any amount on food = Nil
(b). My department did not spent any amount on alcohol = Nil
(c). My department did not spent any amount on soft drinks = Nil
(d). Total amount spent on entertainment (cultural groups etc) = R150.000,
(e). DAC official travel in and around KZN hired/shuttles = R18 796.53
(f). DAC guests travel in and around KZN hired/shuttles = R2050.00
(2 x Social Cohesion Advocates)
(g). DAC official accommodation in KZN = R54 226.00
(h). DAC guests accommodation in KZN = R2098.00
(2 x Social Cohesion Advocates)
(i). My department did not spent any amount on gifts = Nil
(j). DAC guests transport to and from KZN (flights) = R7351.20
(2 x Social Cohesion Advocates)
(k). DAC official transport to and from KZN (flights) = R74 360.20
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION No.831 – 2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 JULY 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER N 6 - 2014)
Reply submitted: 19 August 2014
"Dr P W A Mulder (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
1. Whether his department had sent notices to all government departments, public entities and institutions to inform them that, in terms of the Use of Official Languages Act, Act 12 of 2012, each of them has to draft a language policy before or on 2 November 2014; if not, (a) why not, and (b) whether he proposes to send such a notice to all government departments, public entities and institutions; if so; (i) when were the notices dispatched and (ii) what did the content of the notices entail;
2. Whether his department has established any guidelines for the language policy of each of the government departments, public entities and institutions; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
3. Whether any government department, public entity or institution has, in terms of the Use of Official Language Act, Act 12 of 2012, applied for exemption from establishing an official language policy; if so, (a) which government department, public entity or institution has applied, (b) which one has been granted exemption, (c) why was exemption granted and (d) what is the nature of the exemption that has been granted?
NW918E
REPLY
1. (a)(b) My predecessor wrote to Ministers of other government departments, heads of public entities and institutions, notifying them of their obligations in terms of the Act. The technical; workshop was hosted by this department and attended by delegates from government departments, public entities and institutions outlined the legislative framework, as well as responsibilities as prescribed by the Act.
(b)(i). The notice was sent/dispatched on 16/08/2013 and the delegates attended the technical workshop on 4 September 2013.
(b)(ii). The notice informed them of their obligations in terms of the Act, and requested them to delegate Communications, Language Practitioners and Legal representatives to attend a technical workshop to be hosted by my department.
2. The Regulations of the Use of Official Languages Act, (Act No. 12 of 2012), gazetted in February 2014, provides guidelines on the drafting of language policy in terms of the Act.
3. (a). The Pension Fund Adjudicator is the only public entity that has applied for exemption from establishing an official Language policy.
(b). My department is still reviewing the application, and as such exemption has not yet been granted.
(c). Not applicable based on (b) above
(d). Not applicable based on (b) above
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO. 813 – 2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: ……………….. (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 813 – 2014)
Reply submitted: 19 August 2014
"Mr M W RABOTAPI (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. Whether (a) he, (b) the Deputy Minister, (c) the Director-General or (d) any of his 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 his department on (aaa) travel, (bbb) accommodation, (ccc) entertainment and (ddd) any further specified expenses;
2. What is the breakdown of the amount spent by his department on any persons accompanying (i) him, (ii) the Deputy Minister, (iii) the Director-General or (iv) any of his 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?
(NWE)
REPLY
1. No, neither I, the Deputy Minister, the Director-General and or any of the officials in my department, attended, accepted and or received tickets to the 2014 Soccer World Cup in our official capacity.
2. As indicated above, there have been no monies spent by this department.
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION No. 764-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLYDATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 JULY 2014 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.6-2014
Reply submitted: 19 August 2014
"Mr MW Rabotapi to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
(a). How many (i) judgments and (ii) courts orders were made against his 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 his department and (ii) what was the nature of the (aa) judgment and/or (bb) court order? NW851E
REPLY
(a)(i)(aa) There was one judgment in the 2010-11 financial year;
(a)(i)(bb) There was one judgment in the 2011-12 financial year;
(a)(i)(cc) There were two judgments in the 2012-13 financial year; and
(a)(i)(dd) There was no judgment in the 2013-14 financial year.
(a)(ii)(aa) There was no court order made in the 2010-11financial year;
(a)(ii)(bb) There was no court order made in the 2011-12 financial year;
(a)(ii)(cc) There were two court orders made in the 2012-13 financial year; and
(a)(ii)(dd) There were two court orders made in the 2013-14 financial year.
(b)(i)(aa). Two judgments were implemented and two are the subject of rescission as they were obtained in error.
(b)(i)(bb). One court order is currently being implemented.
(b)(ii)(aa). Two judgements were for payment of monies due and two error judgments also sought payment of monies allegedly due by the department.
(b)(ii)(bb). A settlement agreement was made an order of court.
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION 720-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 JULY 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 6 - 2014)
Reply submitted: 19 August 2014
"MR M W RABOTAPI (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE"
(a) How many arts and cultural events were (i) facilitated and (ii) supported by his department in the 2013-14 financial year and (b) in respect of each case, what are the relevant details?
NW804E
REPLY:
(a)(i)(ii). My department facilitated fifty-four (54) and supported thirty (30) arts and cultural events in the 2013 / 2014 financial year:
(b). In respect of each case, relevant details are outlined and included as Annexure A and B, below.
Annexure A Link: http://www.pmg.org.za/rnw720-140819annexurea
Annexure BLink: http://www.pmg.org.za/rnw720-140819annexureb
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO. 684-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2014-07-18 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 5-2014)
Reply submitted: 19 August 2014
"Dr. GA Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
With reference to an analysis of his department in the Budget Review and Recommendation Report of his department's expenditure for 2012-13, indicating that fiscal dumping has taken place in a number of programmes of his department, what management strategies has his department put in place to curb fiscal dumping in the new financial year? NW768E
REPLY:
Expenditure is closely monitored by means of the In-Year Monitoring report and the management accounts on a monthly basis by ensuring that spending is according to plans and for the intended purpose.
The department will ensure that calls for proposals are advertised, awarded and concluded early for the following financial year. This process will enable the department to correctly allocate funds to avoid virements and ensuring that spending commences from the start of the financial year.
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO. 650-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLYDATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 JULY 2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 05-2013
Reply to question 650 submitted: 19 August 2014
"Mr M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
(a). How many public participation events were held in the 2012-2013 financial year by his department in order to promote awareness in (i) archival and (ii) library services and (b) what are the relevant details of each such event?
NW734E
REPLY
(a)(i). Archival: 5 Public Participation Programmes.
(ii) Library Services: One (1) event.
(b)(i) Archival
The National Archives unit held a number of Public Programs in order to raise awareness about archival services, functions and available career options, stressing on the importance of preserving societal memory.
(ii) The Library Service unit of my Department participated and supported the South African Library Week (SALW) celebrations that were held in 2013 from 16 to 23 March. This is one of the flagship programmes in the library and information services sector celebrated annually in March. The same theme is celebrated by all the libraries nationally. The theme of the celebrations in 2013: Educate yourself @ your library wasdriven byLIASA (Library and Information Association of South Africa). The South African Library Week (SALW) is an important initiative used to raise awareness of the crucial role played by the library and information services throughout South Africa in improving literacy, inculcating a culture of reading, socio-economic development, the educational development of our citizens, and in nation-building throughout South Africa.
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO. 649-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 JULY 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 5 -2014)
Reply submitted: 19 August 2014
"Mr M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
What plans does his department have in place to develop the economic growth of the arts and culture industry? NW733E
REPLY
The Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) programme is my Department's core strategy for developing economic growth of the arts and culture sector. The programme has strategic investment mechanisms/workstreams which have been identified to target specific growth areas in the arts economy and/or mitigate specific challenges being experienced in particular sub-sectors or across the entire sector.
As outlined in our 2014/2015 Annual Performance Plan (APP) the MGE programme aims to:
| Workstream | Annual Target 2014/2015 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Observatory | · Cultural Observatory institutional structure established · 1 research programme undertaken · 1 mapping study conducted · 1 key indictaors report produced |
| Art Bank | · First phase of the Art Bank implemented as per approved business plan |
| Sourcing Enterprise (Mzansi Golden Market) | · Sourcing Enterprise Business plan approved · A functional sourcing enterprise achieved |
| Cultural Events | · 22 Cultural events implemented |
| Touring Venture | · 6 Touring ventures with Performing Arts Institutions · Support provided to Seasons |
| National Academy for the Creative Industries in South Africa (NACISA) | · NACISA launched |
| Public Art | · 8 Public Art Projects initiated |
| Artists in Schools | · 240 artists placed in schools |
Over the next five years, we shall be piloting several creative art incubators across the country. These will be the hotbeds for cultural entrepreneurship and democratise access to tools of production.
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO 624
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 JULY 2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 5-2014
Reply to question 624 submitted: 19 August 2014
"Mr M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
(1) How many (a) international and (b) domestic hotel bookings were made by (i) him and (ii) his predecessors and (iii) departmental officials attending (aa) workshops, (bb) seminars , (cc) oversight visits or (dd) any other relevant meetings off 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 € the nature of the relevant portfolio business dealt with?
(NW707)
As the jHonourable Member might be aware that 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. Equally the departmental officials on an annual basis submit their Annual Performance Plans to their respective Portfolio Committee. Some of these plans require the officials to travel to effect the relevant actions.
The 2013/14 financial year for which the information is required, has just been audited. It will be presented to Parliament and published for the general public. The honourable members will be able to obtain this information through the progress reported to be presented by the relevant officials against their preapproved operational plans.
It also important to highlight that the department has approved service providers and guidelines for the procurement of accommodation. These were further adjusted to align them with National Treasury guidelines that were issued in November/December.
Reply received: July 2014
QUESTION NO. 505-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2014-07-11 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4-2014)
Date reply submitted: 22 July 2014
"Dr GA Grootboom (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts andCulture"
1. Whether any disciplinary action has taken place against officials for
irregular and fruitless expenditure as recommended by the auditor general
in respect of the (a) 2011-12 and (b) 2012-13 financial years, if not, why not;
if so what are the relevant details;
2.(a). What measures have been put in place to ensure that irregular and
fruitless expenditure does not reoccur and (b) who will monitor his
department's progress in this regards? NW584E
REPLY:
QUESTION 1 (a) & (b) : Irregular, Fruitless and Wastefull Expenditure
| Whether any disciplinary action has taken place against officials for irregular and fruitless expenditure as recommended by the Auditor General in respect of the 2011-12 and 2012-13 Financial Years |
| The irregular and fruitless expenditure incurred by the department for the past financial year were investigated by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). The outcome of the investigations recommended that the department take disciplinary action against the officials who were implicated with financial misconduct. Since the officials were no longer working for the department, disciplinary action against them were not taken. Accounting Officer reviewed cases of irregular and fruitless expenditure and discovered that most of the cases were due to misclassification of expenditure where prior approvals were not obtained from National Treasury for spending earmarked funds. The Department reported these cases and requested the National Treasury to condone the irregular expenditure. Some of the irregular expenditure were due to misinterpretation of the Treasury Regulations 16A6.4 which states that if in a specific case it is impractical to invite competitive bids, the accounting officer or accounting authority may procure the required goods and services by other means, provided that the reasons for deviating from inviting competitive bids must be recorded and approved by the accounting officer or accounting authority. The Accounting Officer subsequently approved the deviations from competitive bidding processes following the Treasury Regulations 16A6.4 stated above. The irregular expenditure cases became a subjective matter because the Auditor General argued that such cases were not impractical to invite competitive bids and had to be reported as irregular expenditure. Since the irregular expenditure cases were due to misclassification, a decision to take disciplinary action has not been taken. |
QUESTION 1 (a) & (b) : Irregular, Fruitless and Wastefull Expenditure
| Whether any disciplinary action has taken place against officials for irregular and fruitless expenditure as recommended by the Auditor General in respect of the 2011-12 and 2012-13 Financial Years |
| Accounting Officer reviewed cases of irregular and fruitless expenditure and discovered that most of the cases were due to misclassification of expenditure where prior approvals were not obtained from National Treasury for spending earmarked funds. The Department reported these cases and requested the National Treasury to condone the irregular expenditure. Some of the irregular expenditure were due to misinterpretation of the Treasury Regulations 16A6.4 which states that if in a specific case it is impractical to invite competitive bids, the accounting officer or accounting authority may procure the required goods and services by other means, provided that the reasons for deviating from inviting competitive bids must be recorded and approved by the accounting officer or accounting authority. The Accounting Officer subsequently approved the deviations from competitive bidding processes following the Treasury Regulations 16A6.4 stated above. The irregular expenditure cases became a subjective matter because the Auditor General argued that such cases were not impractical to invite competitive bids and had to be reported as irregular expenditure. Since the irregular expenditure cases were due to misclassification, a decision to take disciplinary action has not been taken. |
QUESTION 2 : Irregular and Fruitless Expenditure
| (a) What measures have been put in place to ensure that irregular and fruitless expenditure does not reoccur? The department has developed a policy on irregular, fruitless and wastefull expenditure. There were workshops that were held during the year to train officials on preventing the irregular and fruitless expenditure. Furthermore, there was an establishment of the Investigation Task Team that was tasked to interrogate the irregular and fruitless expenditure cases and recommend to the Accounting Officer steps to be taken against officials that are implicated with such the irregular and fruitless expenditure cases. |
| (b) Who will monitor his department's progress in this regards? Since the establishment of the Investigation Task Team on the 02nd January 2014, the Accounting Officer and the Acting Chief Financial Officer monitors the irregular expenditure internally. The Department further engage the Auditor General and Internal Auditors to perform independent review to ensure that irregular expenditure does not reoccur by dealing with the root causes. |
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO 375-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 JULY 2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 3-2014
"Ms D Carter (Cope) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
(1) What amount was spent by (a) him since May 2014 and (b) his predecessor in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11, (iii) 2011-12, (iv) 2012-13, (v) 2013-14 financial year on (aa) car hire, (bb) chartered flights and (cc) hotel accommodation?
(NW263E)
REPLY
(1)(a)(i)(aa) Not applicable
(1)(a)(ii)(aa) Not applicable
(1)(a)(iii)(aa) Not applicable
(1)(a)(iv)(aa) Not applicable
(1)(a)(v)(aa) Since May 2014, the Minister has spent R25 249.10 on car hire
(1)(a)(i)(bb) Not applicable
(1)(a)(ii)(bb) Not applicable
(1)(a)(iii)(bb) Not applicable
(1)(a)(iv)(bb) Not applicable
(1)(a)(v)(bb) Since May 2014, the Minister has not undertaken any chartered flights
(1)(a)(i)(cc) Not applicable
(1)(a)(ii)(cc) Not applicable
(1)(a)(iii)(cc) Not applicable
(1)(a)(iv)(cc) Not applicable
(1)(a)(v)(cc) Since May 2014, the Minister has spent R24 630.15 on hotels
(1)(b)(i)(aa) 2009 – 2010
| Minister Jordan – 01 April 2009 – 10 May 2009 R4 020.45 Minister Lulu Xingwana – 11 May 2009 – 31 March 2010 R33 792.99 |
(1)(b)(ii)(aa) 2010 - 2011
| Minister Lulu Xingwana – 01 April 2010 – 30 October 2010 R75 406.05 Minister Mashatile – 01 November 2010 – 31 March 2011 R6 528.02 |
(1)(b)(iii)(aa) 2011 - 2012
| Minister Mashatile – 01 April 2011 – 31 March 2012 R226 088.03 |
(1)(b)(iv)(aa) 2012 - 2013
| Minister Paul Mashatile – 01 April 2012 – 31 March 2013 R167 364.76 |
(1)(b)(v)(aa) 2013 - 2014
| Minister Paul Mashatile – 01 April 2013 – 31 March 2014 R19 907.82 |
(1)(b)(i)(bb) No chartered flights undertaken
(1)(b)(ii)(bb) No chartered flights undertaken
(1)(b)(iii)(bb) No chartered flights undertaken
(1)(b)(iv)(bb) No chartered flights undertaken
(1)(b)(v)(bb) No chartered flights undertaken
(1)(b)(i)(cc) 2009 – 2010
| Minister Jordan – 01 April 2009 – 10 May 2009 None Minister Lulu Xingwana – 11 May 2009 – 31 March 2010 R365 292.11 |
(1)(b)(ii)(cc) 2010 - 2011
| Minister Lulu Xingwana – 01 April 2010 – 30 October 2010 R222 594.42 Minister Mashatile – 01 November 2010 – 31 March 2011 R24 291.79 |
(1)(b)(iii)(cc) 2011 - 2012
| Minister Mashatile – 01 April 2011 – 31 March 2012 R221 444.84 |
(1)(b)(iv)(cc) 2012 - 2013
| Minister Paul Mashatile – 01 April 2012 – 31 March 2013 R396 102.28 |
(1)(b)(v)(cc) 2013 - 2014
| Minister Paul Mashatile – 01 April 2013 – 31 March 2014 R1 172 945.78 |
A final reconciliation of all the trips is currently under way. The member will be provided with the information later once completed.
Reply received: July 2014
QUESTION NO 345-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 27 JUNE 2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 02- 2014
Date reply submitted: 22 July 2014
"Mr M W Rabotapi (DA): to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. What are the details of all flowers purchased by his department for each year between 1 April 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;
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) him 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?
NW 427E
REPLY:
My department did not purchase office flowers since 1 April 2009 up to 1 May 2014.
Reply received: July 2014
QUESTION NO. 312-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 27 JUNE 2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 02- 2014
Date reply submitted: 22 July 2014
"Mr M W Rabotapi (DA): to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. What are the details of office furniture ordered and or purchased for the use of him and/or his 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?
NW 393E
REPLY:
My department did not order, purchase nor dispose of office furniture for me and or my staff since 1 May 2014.
Reply received: July 2014
QUESTION NO 278-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 27 JUNE 2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 2-2014
Date reply submitted: 22 July 2014
"Mr M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
(1) What are the details of motor vehicles ordered and/or purchased for his 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?
(NW358E)
REPLY
(1) No motor vehicles were ordered or purchased for me since May 2014
(2)(a) Not applicable
(2)(a)(i) Not applicable
(2)(a)(ii) Not applicable
(2)(a)(iii) Not applicable
(2)(a)(iv) Not applicable
(2)(b) Not applicable
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO. 241-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 27 JUNE 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.2- 2014)
"Dr G A Grootboom (DA) to ask Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. How many of the targeted 440 bursaries for heritage studies have been allocated for the 2014-15 financial year?
2. Which institutions received the bursaries?
3. What is the breakdown by, (a) race and (b) gender of the bursars at the recipient institution?
NW319E
REPLY
The department awards heritage bursaries in the third quarter of every financial year for the next academic year. The information that the Hon. Member is requesting will be available only after that time.
Reply received: July 2014
QUESTION No. 227 – 2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
Date reply submitted: 22 July 2014
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 27 JUNE 2014: (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER No. 2- 2014).
"Mr M H Redelinghuys (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
(1). With reference to the powers of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities, in terms of section 185(2) of the Constitution of the RSA, 1996, how many requests for investigation were received by the Commission in the (a) 2011– 2012, (b) 2012–2013 and (c) 2013–2014 financial years;
(2). how many requests for investigation were agreed to by the Commission in the (a) 2011–12, (b) 2012–2013 and (c) 2013–2014 financial years;
(3). how many investigations by the Commission were (a) finalised and ( b) reported on in the (i) 2011–12, (ii) 2012–2013 (iii) 2013–2014 financial years?.
NW305E
REPLY
1. The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities does not report to my department. The question should thus be directed to the Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs as the relevant Executive Authority.
(2)(a)(iv) Not applicable
(2)(b) Not applicable
Reply received: April 2014
QUESTION No 212-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 FEBRUARY 2014:
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER No 212-2014)
Dr H C Schalkwyk (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
Whether the names of the members of the Pan South African Language Board have been finalised; if not, (a) will he finalise the names of the members before the end of the 4th Parliament and (b) what are the reasons for the delays; if so, when will they be announced?
NW 2614E
REPLY
(1) (a) The names of the members of the Pan South African Language Board have been finalized. (b) There is no delay; their names will be published in the Government Gazette in due course.
Reply received: April 2014
QUESTION NO 211-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 FEBRUARY 2014:
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 04- 2013
"Mr T D Harris (DA): to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1 Whether he will provide an update on the work his Department has done in terms of section 9(1), 9(3) and 42 of the National Heritage Resources Act, Act 25 of 1999, to preserve the unique heritage sites of (a) Hout Bay in the Western Cape in General and (b)(i) East Fort, (ii) West Fort and (iii) Apostle Battery in particular since 1 November 2010; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
2 Whether he would consider establishing a heritage agreement in terms of section 42 of the specified Act with the Hout Bay and Llandudno Heritage Trust; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW 260E
REPLY:
The said sites fall within Grade 1 Sites as defined by Provincial Heritage Resources Agency (PHRA) Western Cape, the arrangement relating to the management thereof is that the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) makes comments while the PHRA gives permission. In this regard the declaration of these heritage sites is tied in with that of Table Mountain as a National Heritage site. SAHRA has been in discussion with the service provider responsible for the drafting of the Integrated Conservation Management Plan (ICMP) as well as SANParks, however, the challenge is that the ICMP has not been given the final approval relating to the use, management and value of these sites. As soon as such an approval is granted I will provide an update My department is not considering establishing heritage agreement in terms of the specified Act with Hout Bay and Llandudno Heritage Trust. The said heritage resources are all captured under Grade 1 designation, and in this regard an memorandum of understanding (MoU) exist between Heritage Western Cape (HWC) and SAHRA, and only in case of a specific request can an agreement be established between HWC and SAHRA.
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO 188
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 1-2014
"Ms Z Jongbloed to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
(1) What are the details of all costs of the maintenance of pot plants in his (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 years and (ii) since 1 April 2014;
(2) In respect of the pot plant maintenance, (a) what are 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?
(NW237E)
REPLY
| (1)(a)(i)(aa) | R68 646.24 |
| (1)(a)(i)(bb) | R90 075.96 |
| (1)(a)(i)(cc) | R47 680.50 |
| (1)(a)(i)(dd) | R74 926.50 |
| (1)(a)(i)(ee) | R71 807.46 |
| (1)(a)(ii) | R18 874.98 |
(1)(b)(i)(aa) No cost
(1)(b)(i)(bb) No cost
(1)(b)(i)(cc) No cost
(1)(b)(i)(dd) No cost
(1)(b)(i)(ee) No cost
(1)(b)(i)(ee)(i) No cost
(2)(a)(i) 481 Stanza Bopape Street, Kingsley Centre, Arcadia, Pretoria.
(2)(a)(ii) Departement of Arts and Culture (Head Office).
(2)(b) All employees.
(2)(c) Maintenance was included in the rental of the plants as mentioned in paragraph 1.
(2)(d) Contract for plant hire expires 31 August 2014. Specifications have been submitted to Supply Chain Management to obtain quotations for a 1 year contract from 1 September 2014 until 31 August 2015.
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO. 154-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2014-06-17 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 1-2014)
Mr L W Greyling (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. What are the details of all expenditure that was found to have been (a) irregular and (b) wasteful in his department for each year from 1 April 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;
2. In respect of each 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 person accountable for such expenditure and 9ii) how much therof (aa) has been recovered and (bb) from whom? NW167E
REPLY:
1 (a) Irregular Expenditure
| (i) (aa) | (bb) | |
| Financial Year | Description of expenditure | Value- Rand (000) |
| 1 April 2009 – 31 March 2010 | No irregular expenditure for the period 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010. | Nil |
| Total amount | Nil |
| 1 April 2010 – 31 March 2011 | Employees were remunerated without employment contracts. | 376 |
| A service provider was utilised without obtaining quotes and vat verification was not done. | 200 | |
| A service provider misrepresented the Department on a contract which was for a tribute to Miriam Makeba. | 3 000 | |
| Total amount | 3 576 |
| 1 April 2011 – 31 March 2012 | The quotations were accepted without proof of tax clearance certificate. | 434 |
| No evidence that preference point system was applied. | 1 139 | |
| Supplier listed on National Treasury database as person prohibited from doing business with the public sector was used by the department. | 10 | |
| Contract signed between winning bidder and the department did not detail the same services as those specified in the tender specification. | 7 262 | |
| Total amount | 8 845 |
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO. 122
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2014-06-17 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 1- 2014)
Mr E Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. What are the details of official credit cards issued to (a) him and/or (b) his 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 purposes 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? NW132E
REPLY:
My Department does not have any official credit cards issued to me and/or my staff.
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO 89
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 1-2014
"Mr A M Figlan (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture"
(1) How many (a) international and (b) domestic flights were undertaken by (i) him and (ii) his predecessors using (aa) aircraft operated by the military, (bb) aircraft chartered by the military or (cc) commercial aircraft during the period 1 April 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;
(2) In respect of each specified flight, what was the (a)(i) date and (ii) place of (aa) departure and (bb) arrival and (b)(i) total cost and (ii) breakdown of such costs?
(NW97E)
REPLY
(1)(a)(i)(aa) No Military aircrafts were utilized.
(1)(a)(ii)(aa) No Military aircrafts were utilized.
(1)(a)(i)(bb) No chartered aircrafts were utilized.
(1)(a)(ii)(bb) No chartered aircrafts were utilized.
(1)(a)(i)(cc) 1
(1)(a)(ii)(cc) 16
(1)(b)(i)(aa) No Military aircrafts were utilized.
(1)(b)(ii)(aa) No Military aircrafts were utilized.
(1)(b)(i)(bb) No chartered aircrafts were utilized.
(1)(b)(ii)(bb) No chartered aircrafts were utilized.
(1)(b)(i)(cc) 12
(1)(b)(ii)(cc) 43
2. Reply attached: www.pmg.org.za/files/rnw89.pdf
Reply received: March 2014
QUESTION NO. 57-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 13 FEBRUARY 2014 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 1-2014
(a) Mr N vd Berg (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture:
1. How much does the Department plan to spend on (a) advertising, (b) communication and (c) marketing between 1 January and 30 April 2014, (i) in total and (ii) a breakdown thereof:
2. (a) What mediums is his Department going to use in each case and (b) who is the service provider to be used;
3. What is the main message that the department plans to communicate during this time?
REPLY
1. My Department intends to spend a total amount of (i) R800 000 on (a) Advertising, (b) Communication and (c) Marketing between 1 January and 30 April 2014 for Human Rights Day and Freedom Day
(ii). The breakdown is as follows:
R400 000 for Human Rights Day
R400 000 for Freedom Day
2. (a). Mediums to be used are National and Community newspapers, National and Community Radio stations, Posters and leaflets, as well as the mobile trailers.
(b) Service providers will be sourced through Supply Chain Management processes.
3. Message to be communicated for Human Rights Day is: "Celebrating 20 years of changing lives through human rights".
and message to be communicated for Freedom Day is: "Mobilising Society Towards Consolidating Democracy and Freedom" to encourage everyone who lives in our country to join hands to celebrate the achievements that have been made as a nation.
Reply received: August 2014
QUESTION NO. 05-2014
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2014: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 1-2014
'Mr. N Singh (IFP) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture'
Whether, with regard to the proposed construction of a facility at Nyokeni Palace at Nongoma to cater for inter alia the reed dance festival, he will provide the (a) full and exact nature of the envisaged construction, (b) costs involved, (c) names of builders and architects and, (d) names of successful tender service provider? NW6E
REPLY
(a). On assuming office I picked up the issue regading Enyokeni Palace at Nongoma as raised by the member. As result I have instituted an investigation about the project and other similar projects as well. I will appraise the member once the investigation is completed.