Questions & Replies: Transport

RUAN DYLAN SMYTHE / MINISTER OF TRANSPORT

Summons served against the Minister on 12 August 2011 for an amount of R147 741.38 for damages sustained when his motor vehicle was involved in an accident with a vehicle bearing the registration numbers GFW 902 G. Plaintiff advised that the motor vehicle do not belong to the DOT and advised to withdraw the action against the Minister. Plaintiff did not withdraw action instead joined the MEC for transport Gauteng. The matter has not been proceeded with since February 2012.

• (a) (i) (bb) (b) (c)(i) (ii) (2012-13) 4.

WORD OF MOUTH PICTURES / THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

Summons served against the Minister on 17 September 2012 for payment of R13 million for alleged breach of contract. This matter relates to an alleged verbal agreement entered into by the Department with Word of Mouth Pictures for the RAF no fault policy public education which was to be conducted through television drama. The matter was defended as there was no evidence of any services rendered by Word of Mouth. The matter has to be set down for hearing.

DR OR TSHIKOSI / MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AND THREE OTHERS

Summons served against the Minister on 17 April 2012 for payment of the amount of R300 000 for an alleged unlawful arrest by traffic officers in Polokwane. Plaintiff advised that the Minister is not responsible for Traffic officers as that is the domain of the MEC, thus advised to withdraw action. This matter has not proceeded further since issuing of summons.

LOUIS REINSTORF / MINISTER OF TRANSPORT

Summons served against the Minister on 13 August 2012 for payment of the amount of R140 000 for an alleged unlawful arrest and detention by traffic officers in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. Plaintiff advised to withdraw action against the Minister and concentrate on the relevant MEC for the Province of Mpumalanga as the Minister is not responsible for traffic officers. The matter has not proceeded further since advised to withdraw against the Minister.

PILLOW & SPOON (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED t/a ROYAL ELEPHANT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE / MINISTER OF TRANSPORT

Summons served against the Minister on 11 February 2013 for payment of the amount of R432 509.44 in respect of services rendered at the instance of the Department whilst hosting the SADC committee of Ministers responsible for transport. The Department argued that all the amounts as per the contract were paid in full. The argument is that it is work done over and above the initial contract as instructed by officials of the Department which is disputed. The matter has been set down for hearing on 1 September 2015.

• (a)(i) (cc) (b) (c) (i) (ii) (2013-14) 1.

ZACHARIA MONNAPULA PHAOE / ROAD ACCIDENT FUND AND THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT

Summons served against the Minister on 11 March 2013 on a conditional claim in the event the plaintiff does not succeed against the Road Accident Fund for payment of the amount of R5 000 000 plus interest and costs for damages suffered when the car he was travelling in left the road and overturned. The RAF whom it is alleged were mandated to handle the claim of the plaintiff allowed it to prescribe. Instructions to the State Attorney to advise the plaintiff to withdraw that he has cited the Minister wrongly as she is not responsible for the day today running of RAF as she is only a shareholder at RAF.

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS)

(a)(ii)(aa) 2011/ 2012 Financial Year

Zero Report

(bb) 2012/ 2013 Financial Year

(cc) 2013/ 2014 Fianancial Year

Zero Report

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

(a) The following legal claims made against (i) N/A (ii) the South African Civil Aviation Authority in:

(aa) 2011-12 Gratton v SACAA – (b)(c)(ii) Gratton's licence was suspended for a period of 12 months whereafter he appealed to the Director of Civil Aviation (DCA). The DCA confirmed and varied the suspension by reducing the suspension period to four months, subject to Gratton complying with certain conditions. Gratton brought an urgent application to the High Court challenging the suspension. The application was dismissed for lack of urgency. He then enrolled the application in an opposed motion court roll. The matter was argued on 21 September 2010 and the Judge ordered both parties to file supplementary heads of argument to enable him to make his judgement. The matter was set down for hearing on the 21st and 22nd November 2011 and did not proceed. Gratton has since tabled a proposal for the settling of the case. The settlement proposal is to the effect that the SACAA pay him an amount of R 950 479, 84 for damages as well as settle his legal costs. The SACAA has rejected the proposal and came up with a counter proposal that Gratton withdraw his action and each party pays its own costs. The SACAA is still waiting for a response.

(bb) 2012-13 Berwick v SACAA – (b)(c)(ii) Ms Berwick, a UK citizen, was taken on a tandem paragliding adventure by one Mr. De Villiers Roux (a Pilot), and she was injured when an accident occurred during flight on 12 April 2004. In March 2007, Ms Berwick issued summons against, inter alia, the Pilot, SACAA, Minister of Transport and the South African Hang-gliding and Paragliding Association (SAHPA) for damages amounting to R1.1 million and £1 450 000, 00. The allegations against the SACAA and SAHPA was that they owed a duty of care to persons engaging in paragliding activities to act with due care, skill and diligence, as is reasonably required in the circumstances.

The matter was heard in the Cape Town High Court on 28 and 29 November as well as on 3, 4 and 5 December 2012. During trial, Ms Berwick withdrew her claim against the Pilot and the Minister of Transport and proceeded against the SAHPA and the SACAA. Ms Berwick indicated that she will no longer rely on allegations relating to the Pilot's negligence, but the case against the SACAA and the SAHPA will be based on issues arising from duty of care to the extent that SACAA allowed tandem paragliding to be operated for gain. The main argument of the plaintiff was that paragliding for reward was illegal at the time of the accident. The SACAA and SAHPA argued that paragliding for reward was legal at the time of the accident as Regulation 96.01.1 (6) of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 1997 (which allowed paragliding for gain) was a condition to the exemption that was published as Aeronautical Information Circular 18.23. SACAA also argued inter alia Ms Berwick withdrew her claim against the pilot but she wants to link the SACAA and SAHPA to the damages that were caused by the Pilot; and that as much as the Plaintiff alleged that the SACAA and SAHPA breached a duty of care by not ensuring that tandem for gain took place, there can be no question of delictual liability if it is not proved that the conduct of SACAA and SAHPA did not cause injuries and damages to her.

The judgment was delivered on 20 September 2013. The Court ordered that SAHPA and the SACAA are jointly and severally liable for the damages and costs. SAHPA and SACAA lodged an application for leave to appeal on 14 October 2013. Leave to appeal has been granted. SAHPA and the SACAA have lodged an appeal in the Supreme Court of Appeal against the whole judgement of the court a quo. The SACAA is waiting for the date of set down.

(cc) 2013-14 Aero Precision v SACAA – (b)(c)(ii) Aero Precision issued summons against the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) claiming R13 million for alleged damages as a result of a 30 day suspension of its approval. The SACAA defended the matter. The matter was heard on 14 September 2014 and absolution from the instance was granted with costs in favour of SACAA.

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)

Please see attached spread sheet in response to the question.

The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA):

(aa) 2011 -12, (bb) 2012-13 and (cc) 2013-14 & (b), (c) (i) and (ii):

The Minister promulgated the Cross-Border Road Transport Act Amendment Regulations, 2011 ("Amendment Regulations") on 30 March 2011 and adjusted the tariffs levied for cross-border road transport permits. The Amendment Regulations were taken on review to the North Gauteng High Court by Central African Road Services ("CARS"). Makgoka J declared the Amendment Regulations unconstitutional and invalid and suspended the invalidity for a period of 6 months to allow the C-BRTA and the Minister an opportunity to republish the Amendment Regulations and consider public comment.

The C-BRTA based on legal advice did not act on the judgment as CARS lodged an appeal, which was later withdrawn. The advice was based on the common law principle that the execution of a judgment is suspended when an appeal is lodged. This led to the expiration of the suspension period, on 14 August 2013, as the rule does not apply in cases of constitutional invalidity. The expiration of the suspension order had the effect that the C-BRTA had to revert to the 2003 permit tariffs - this was also confirmed by the North Gauteng High Court on 1 November 2013.

The C-BRTA subsequently reverted to the old permit tariffs on 20 November 2013. During the period 15 August and 19 November 2013 the C-BRTA technically over-collected permit tariffs which are liable for a refund. The total contingent liability is estimated at R37 million while operators have claimed approximately R9 million to date.

CARS also instituted a civil claim against the C-BRTA to recover the difference in permit fees between the 2003 and 2011 Regulations for the period 15 August and 19 November 2014. The quantum of the claim is R2, 8 million - the civil claim is still pending.

South African National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL)

(a) The following claims were made against the South African National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL), State Own Company, accountable to the department of transport during the financial year's in question categorized as follows:

Table. 1

(b) The above claims have happened over extended period of time/dates and or as per financial years under table 1.

(c) (i) The majority of the listed claims are generally small and of third party liability in nature and (ii) allegedly happened due to windscreen damage due to loose gravel, damage to tyres and rims of vehicles due to objects in the roadway and slightly larger claims for accident damage due to animals on the roadway

It is also important to note that, SANRAL has not incurred any legal cost, since the claims are finally referred to the relevant appointed contractor for attention and finalization. The latter is informed by the terms of appointment between SANRAL and the contractor, whom is appointed for the purposes to execute the construction works. It is therefore a standard contractual practice that the contractor would indemnify SANRAL against any damages/claims arising due to performance of work by the contractor.

On the other hand, SANRAL also receives number of larger claims, which relates to more serious accidents for which the claimant believes the SANRAL is liable. As much as these are claims for which the contractor is responsible for, summons are issued against SANRAL, whom has appointed the service of insurance broker to handle on its behalf, which most are generally not pursued further by the claimant

Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA)

(a) (ii) The legal claims made against the Road Traffic Infringement Agency during-:

(aa) Financial year 2011-12

(bb) Financial year 2012-13

(cc) Financial year 2013-14

1 ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

a) Legal action instituted against the RTMC:

(aa) 2011 -2012

(bb) 2012 -2013

(cc) 2013 -2014

Rail Safety Regulator (RSR)

No claims have been received by the Railway Safety Regulator in the years specified.

Road Accident Fund

(a) (ii) The following legal claims have been made against the Road Accident Fund, in:

Additionally, the Road Accident Fund is continually involved in third party compensation litigation matters under the Road Accident Fund Act, No. 56 of 1996. Such matters are managed as part of the Road Accident Fund's everyday operations and are not included in the above table. The number of third party compensation litigated matters for the 2012-13 financial year was 27,083, and for the 2013-14 financial year 36,379.

Ports Regulator (PRSA)

(a) (ii) No legal claims have been made against the Ports Regulator in respect of the following years:

(aa) 2011 – 12

(bb) 2012 – 13

(cc) 2013 – 14

(b) Not applicable as no legal claims had been lodged against the Ports Regulator in the respective years listed above.

(c) (i) Not applicable, (ii) not applicable.

Passenger Rail South Africa (PRASA)

(a)(ii)(aa) Legal Claims made against PRASA in the 2011/12 financial year are captured in the PRASA 2011/12 Annual Report. Provisions for Claims, page 66 and Contingent Liabilities - Note 53, page 95. Attached, hereto marked as Annexure A.

(bb) Legal Claims made against PRASA in the 2012/13 financial year are captured in the PRASA 2012/13 Annual Report. Provisions for Claims and Contingent Liabilities- Note 33, page 91 and 92. Attached, hereto marked as Annexure B.

(cc) Legal Claims made against PRASA in the 2013/14 financial year are captured in the PRASA 2013/14 Annual Report. Provisions for Claims- page 66 and Contingent Liabilities - Note 33, page 99 and 100. Attached, hereto marked as Annexure C.

(b) The dates are reflected in the respective Annual Reports of PRASA reflected in the Attached annexure A-C.

(c)(i)(ii) The nature and details of each claim is reflected in the respective Annual Reports of PRASA reflected in the attached Annexure A-C.

South African Maritime Authority ( SAMSA)

No legal claims have been made against SAMSA in the respective financial years of 2011/12,

2012/13 and 2013/14.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 2209
Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

When was the current board of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa appointed? NW2753E

REPLY:

The PRASA Board was appointed with effect from the 01 August 2014 for a period of three (3) years.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 2208

Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What investigations are underway into allegations of (a) irregularities, (b) maladministration and (c) fraud by (i) engineers employed by her department, (ii) companies that do business with her department and entities that report to her and (iii) the SA National Road Agency? NW2752E

REPLY

Department

Currently, the Department has no investigations underway relating to allegations of (a) irregularities by one (i) engineer who is employed by (ii) the Department, the National Department of Transport.

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS)

a) Investigations underway re- Irregularities:

None

b) Investigations underway re-Maladministration:

None

c) Investigations re- fraud by:

(i) Engineers

One allegation is currently under investigation, there is no conclusive evidence at this stage suggesting fraud as the investigation is currently underway.

(ii) Companies that do business with and entities that report to her.

None

1. South African National Roads Agency Limited

Details of cases of corruption by service providers/outside parties are listed below:

Road Traffic Infringement Agency

Not applicable to the RTIA

Road Traffic Management Corporation

Not applicable to RTMC

Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)

There are no investigations underway regarding any of the above at the Railway Safety Regulator

Not applicable to RTMC

Passenger Rail South Africa (PRASA)

In PRASA there is no investigations underway into allegations of (a) irregularities (b) maladministration and

(c) fraud by companies that do business with PRASA and therefore not applicable to PRASA

Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (CBRTA)

Not applicable to C-BRTA

Road Accident Fund (RAF)

Not applicable to RAF

Ports Regulator (PR)

There are no investigations that are underway in the Ports Regulator regarding:

(a) Irregularities

(b) Maladministration

(c) (i) Fraud by engineers, (ii) Companies that do business with Ports Regulator, (iii) within the Ports Regulator itself.

South African Civil Authority (SACAA)

No investigation are underway into allegations of (a) irregularities, (b) maladministration and (c) fraud by (i) engineers employed by , (ii) companies that do business with the South African Civil Aviation Authority and (iii) N/A.

South African Maritime Authority( SAMSA)

The investigation being carried out at SAMSA relates to a fraudulent change of banking details which is being done by the South African Police's Commercial Crimes Unit.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 2207
Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What investigations are underway into allegations of irregular changes of banking details for SA Maritime Safety Authority? NW2751E

REPLY

A case of fraud relating to irregular change of banking details is currently being investigated by the Commercial Crimes Branch / Unit of the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Reply received: December 2014

Question Number: 2206

Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What investigations are underway in her department into (a) supply chain management and (b) the awarding of tenders? NW2750E

REPLY

FOREWORD

In investigating all the cases reported or detected, the department relies on its internal capacity to probe those allegations. There are however instances where the services of external services providers and/or government agencies are utilised. There are currently eight (8) allegations/complaints of irregularities into issues of supply Chain Management and three (3) which relates to awarding of tenders.

Part A : Investigations relating to Supply Chain Management

They are categorised as those investigated by external service providers and/or agencies and those by internal division.

1. Cases investigated by external service providers and/or agencies on behalf of the department.

1.1. Cases investigated by the Special Investigating Unit (´the SIU") in terms of Proclamation R57 of 2014, dated 1 August 2014.

Ø The extensions by the Department of the Driving Licence Contract RT (G) 6969 SA and other related irregularity;

Ø The extensions by the Department of the National Traffic Information System Contract RT1194KA.

2. Investigations conducted internally.

Part B: Investigation into awarding of Tenders

2.1. Investigation by external Service Provider

2.2. Investigation by Internal Capacity

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 2205
Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What investigations into the validity of the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency's (CBRTAs) permits are underway, (b) when (i) did such investigations commence and (ii) will such investigations be concluded and (c) what have been the (i) results and (ii) outcomes of these investigations to date? NW2749E

REPLY

(a) The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) instituted the following investigations:

(b) (i) The investigations commenced during the 2013/14 financial year:

(ii) The investigations have been concluded, except for alleged fraudulent permit applications by Hlanganani Cross-Border Taxi Association which will be concluded before the end of the 2013/14 financial year.

(c) (i) The results and (ii) Outcomes of these investigations are as follows:

Submission of fraudulent supporting documents (tax clearance and business registration certificates: Two criminal cases were reported with SAPS Brooklyn under case numbers CAS82310312013 and CAS833/03/2013 for submission of fraudulent documents by applicants for permits. The criminal cases are still pending.

Use of alleged fraudulent identity documents: The C-BRTA, through its administrative office picked-up that a permit-holder was using different identity documents to apply for permits. An investigation was executed and the Department of Home Affairs advised that the one identity number may not be used as it was removed from the population register.

The permit-holder was grantted an opportunity to make representations to the Regulatory Committee (Committee of the Board) to explain his conduct - no reasonable excuse was extended by the permit-holder. The Regulatory Committee subsequently resolved to decline the renewal of permits from the permit-holder. A criminal case was also registered with the SAPS Brooklyn under case number CAS/012013.

Fraudulent permit applications by Hlanganani Cross-Border Taxi Association: A complaint was received from members within Hlanganani that members from the executive are lodging fraudulent applications, i.e. in the names of deceased members, fraudulent lease agreements, etc. The investigation was completed and the report adopted by the Agency's Fraud Prevention Committee at its meeting during October 2014. The report will be tabled before a forthcoming Reguatory Committee meeting for consideration whereafter the Executive of Hlanganani will be granted an opportunity to make representations.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 2204

Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) With regard to the Auditor-General's reports for the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13 and (iii) 2013-14 financial years, why has the Auditor-General's opinion regressed for each of the following entities (aa) the SA National Roads Agency (SANRAL), (bb) the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), (cc) the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), and (dd) Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) and (b) what is being done to change this for each entity? NW2748E

REPLY

1. South African National Roads Agency Limited

(a) This question was raised at the Portfolio Committee hearings held on 15 October 2014 and this issue was thoroughly discussed at the meeting among other issues.

(aa) The Sanral report from the AG has not regressed for the three years in question: SANRAL received an unqualified report with Emphasis of Matter (EOM) for 2012, 2013 and 2014. The EOM for 2012 and 2013 was as a result of the delay in the start of tolling on GFIP which created a going concern risk.

In 2014 the EOM references the ability of SANRAL to collect revenue from GFIP given the uncertainty. Additionally, as explained at the hearings, in 2014 an arithmetical error occurred in the valuation of assets, which is less than 3% of the value of assets. This error was corrected prior to finalizing the financial statements but, unfortunately, not before the AG started its audit.

2. Road Traffic Infringement Agency

(a) The Auditor General's opinion in respect of the Road Traffic Infringement Agency has in fact not been regressing but showed a firm and positive growth as follows:

(i) 2011/12 Unqualified opinion with emphasis of matter

(ii) 2012/13 Unqualified opinion with emphasis of matter

(iii) 2013/14 Clean opinion, being unqualified opinion with no emphasis.

3. Road Traffic Management Corporation

a)

The reason for the regression of the Audit Opinion was due to the following:

· A finding on Performance Information; and

· The asset register was declared qualitatively unreliable by the Auditor General owing to the following: During the 2013/14 financial year the RTMC took a decision to prepare a new asset register after realizing that the existing register lacked credibility as many fundamental details were omitted.

b) What is being done to change this?

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

(a) With regards to the Auditor-General's reports for the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13 and (iii) 2013-14 financial years, the Auditor-General's opinion has NOT regressed instead he presented an award for a clean audit for (bb) the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) two years in a row.

Reply received: December 2014

Question Number: 2203

Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(1) What is the (a) absenteeism rate for (i) her department and/or (ii) each of its entities for the (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13 and (cc) 2013-14 financial years and (b) reason for the absenteeism in respect of each specified year;

(2) what (a) is being done by her department to reduce absenteeism and (b) are the respective (i) measures and (ii) indicators in this regard;

(3) what are the (a) financial losses and (b) hours lost in each month to (i) her department and/or (ii) its entities as a result of absenteeism? NW2747E

REPLY

DEPARTMENT

(1) What is the (a) absenteeism rate for (i) her department and/or (ii) each of its entities for the (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13 and (cc) 2013-14 financial years and (b) reason for the absenteeism in respect of each specified year;

(a) Absenteeism in the department of transport is dealt with in terms of the Public Service leave dispensation which is applicable to all public servants.

Different types of leave are granted to employees in line with the leave days that they qualify for otherwise they are taken as unpaid leave.

The following types are applicable which grants absence from work:

· Annual Leave (22 working days per annum for employees with less than 10 years' service and 30 working days for employees with 10 years and more service).

· Normal Sick Leave (36 working days per sick leave cycle of 3 years started 1/1/2013).

· Incapacity Leave (incapacity leave is granted based on the recommendation of the Health Risk Manager).

· Special Leave, i.e.

§ Occupational Injuries and Diseases (granted based on the period indicated by the medical practitioner).

§ Pre-Natal Leave (8 working days per pregnancy).

§ Maternity Leave (84 working days per pregnancy.

§ Paternity Leave (3 working days).

§ Family Responsibility Leave (a total of 10 working days, i.e. 5 working days for illness of a child/spouse and 5 working days in case of death of a dependent/spouse/siblings).

· Adoption Leave (45 working days).

· Leave for Office Bearers / Shop Stewards (15 working days pooled together per recognized trade union).

· Sports Leave (10 working days per annum.

· Study Leave (2 working days for preparation and 1 working day to sit for the examination.)

Working days that were granted to employees in the financial years indicated below, are as follows:

(aa) 2011-12 – total of 13630 - 54.76%

(bb) 2012-13 – total of 17892 - 64%

(cc) 2013-14 – total of 21 044 - 66.70%

(b) reasons for the absenteeism (working days leave granted) in respect of each specified year:

All employees are encouraged to take all their leave days for which they qualify in that particular leave cycle.

In terms of the Determination and Directive on Leave of Absence in the Public Service at least 10 working days must be taken as leave days during the annual leave cycle. Annual leave should, as far as possible, be taken as consecutive working days. The remaining leave days, if any, must be taken no later than 6 months after the expiry of the relevant leave cycle, where after unused leave credits shall be forfeited or where an employee was unable to take such leave days due to service delivery demands, paid to an employee.

(aa) 2011-12:

· annual leave – 9665 working days – 70.91%;

· sick leave – 2470 working days -18.12%;

· special leave – 1495 working days -10.97%, e.g. study leave, maternity leave, family responsibility leave etc.

(bb) 2012-13:

· annual leave – 10998 working days - 61.47%;

· sick leave – 2746 working days - 15.35%;

· special leave – 4148 working days - 23.18%, e.g. study leave, maternity leave, family responsibility leave etc.

(cc) 2013-14:

· annual leave – 13305 working days - 63.22%;

· sick leave – 3231 working days - 15.35%;

· special leave – 4508 working days - 21.43%, e.g. study leave, maternity leave, family responsibility leave etc.

(2) what (a) is being done by her department to reduce absenteeism and (b) are the respective (i) measures and (ii) indicators in this regard;

(a) Leave of absence in the Public Service is regulated through the Determination and Directive on Leave of Absence in the Public Service and is granted in terms of the prescripts. This Determination and Directive is made by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in terms of the provisions of section 3(5) (a) and 5 (6) (b) of the Public Service Act, 1994 as amended.

In terms of the said Determination and Directive the need for a leave dispensation in the Public Service is to:

• comply with the legal requirements entrenched in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1998;

• promote the health and safety of employees;

• allow the employee to recuperate from illness / injuries; and

• accommodate the employee's family, professional, civic and personal needs.

Employees are constantly reminded, by means of Departmental Circulars, Guidelines on the Completion and Submission of Application of Leave of Absence and e-mails to employees from time to time to take their annual leave credits as prescribed in the Determination and Directive on Leave of Absence in the Public Service. All employees in the Department are also timeously updated about their available annual leave credits and that it must be taken by 30 June of each year. Furthermore, leave credits are displayed on each employee's pay slip.

(b) (i) As indicated above, leave of absence is regulated through the Determination and Directive on Leave of Absence in the Public Service and Departmental Policy on Special Leave, which is constantly communicated to all departmental employees and is also available on the departmental website.

(ii) The monitoring of leave of absence in respect of all employees forms part of the responsibilities of the Supervisors / Managers and is also monitored by the Directorate: Human Resource Management.

(3) what are the (a) financial losses and (b) hours lost in each month to (i) her department and/or (ii) its entities as a result of absenteeism?

(i) her department:

(a) the cost of the leave granted to employees during the financial years in question are as follows:

(aa) 2011-12 - R 3 273 000

(bb) 2012-13 - R 3 326 200

(cc) 2013-14 - R 3 647 400

(b) hours leave granted in each month:

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)

The absenteeism rate for the Airports Company South Africa is reflected in the tables below. Absence that should be monitored to determine risks and opportunity to reduce the frequency of absence, includes all days of absence whether or not the employee was paid, Sick leave, Extended sick leave, Family Responsibility leave, Injury on duty, Unpaid maternity leave taken in excess of the paid maternity leave granted.

The main contributor towards absence in the Company is found to be paid sick leave in each specific year reported.

Any absence which is legislated and governed by the Company policy is due to employees and does not need to managed in terms of risk of undue absence and hours lost.

(1) what (a) is being done by her department to reduce absenteeism and (b) are the respective (i) measures and (ii) indicators in this regard;

(a) There is a well-entrenched employee wellness programme in place to cater for the psychological and emotional support for employees. A national employee program is in place to provide employee services in financial, emotional and psychological aspects.

Further to this the policy related to leave, management of absence, counseling and discipline where required, is applied to reduce the absenteeism as far as possible.

(b) The respective measures and indicators are the following:

i. There is continuous employee engagement to ensure employee satisfaction, which is measured annually through and engagement survey.

ii. There is sound well defined and market related employee human resources policies, of which adherence is monitored regularly.

iii. There are several employee support programs ranging from HIV awareness, wellness interventions based on sick leave trends, to compulsory medical checks for certain levels of staff. Communication and participation is tracked and monitored.

iv. There are well defined management procedures including disciplinary processes. Tracking and monitoring of application is done monthly.

(2) The financial losses and hours lost per month due to the absence is reflected in the tables below:

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS)

(1) (a) The absenteeism rate for ATNS is reflected in the table below for the financial years referenced:

1(b) The above includes sick, maternity, family responsibility, study, special and unpaid leave, as governed by relevant legislation.

(2) Currently no apparent abuse is observed. Policies and Procedures are in place and compliance is enforced across the business. If any abuse is noticed, due process in terms of Employee Relations and/or employee wellness is followed.

Annual leave audits are performed at operational level and any non-compliance is reported and addressed accordingly.

(3) (ii)(a)(b) The financial cost to ATNS of the lost hours and the total hours lost is reflected in the table below for the financial years referenced:

Cross-Border Road Transport Agency C-BRTA

(1) (a) The rate of absenteeism at the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency C-BRTA) in the following years:

(aa) The 2011-12 financial year: 3.38%

(bb) The 2012-13 financial year: 3.23%

(cc) The 2013-14 financial year: 3.82%

(b) The reason for the absenteeism in respect of each specified year:

· The 2011-12 financial year: Ill-health, and maternity leave

· The 2012-13 financial year: Ill-health, and maternity leave

· The 2013-14 financial year: Ill-health, and maternity leave

(2) (a) To reduce absenteeism, the C-BRTA will:

a) Embark on wellness programs specifically addressing issues of absenteeism to deal with the current culture of absenteeism.

b) Communication and workshops on Human Resources policies related to absenteeism will be conducted and the HR policy will be enforced in cases on non-compliance.

c) A culture that inculcates work life balance will be encouraged through wellness programs and leave management.

(b) (i) The respective measures are:

- Communication and workshops

- Human Resources policy entrenchment

(ii) The respective indicators are:

- Reduction in absenteeism rate

- Improved staff morale and organizational climate

- Improved Organizational culture

(3) (a) The financial losses as a result of absenteeism for the C-BRTA are:

(b) The hours lost in each moth by the C-BRTA as a result of absenteeism are:

Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA)

(1) The Agency had no excessive leave utilization since its inception in respect on vacation, sick and family responsibility leave. Employees have used leave within the allocated entitlements. As a result, the Agency has never captured leave without pay transactions which indicates that leave is being abused.

(2) The Agency has not experienced high absenteeism rates for the period in question. The Agency has in place an approved leave policy that outlines leave management and enables this organization to effectively manage the utilization thereof.

(3) None, all leave taken were in line with the approved leave policy.

Road Accident Fund (RAF)

(1)(a)(ii) The absenteeism rate for the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for the (aa) 2011-12 financial year was 3.68%; (bb) for the 2012-13 financial year was 2.87%; and (cc) for the 2013-14 financial year was 2.46%; and (b) the predominant reason for the absenteeism in respect of the (aa) 2011-12 financial year was chronic illnesses; (bb) for the 2012-13 financial year was chronic illnesses; and (cc) for the 2013-14 financial year was chronic illnesses;

(2)(a) the RAF is taking action to reduce absenteeism by reviewing its current Leave Policy; annually re-training employees on the Leave Policy; implementing an approved Absenteeism Framework; conducting absenteeism management workshops for managers on a quarterly basis; implementing a "return to work form" to refer employees for Employee Wellness Programmes, where appropriate; and, the RAF's Customer Service department assists managers to take disciplinary action against employees who abuse leave; (i) the management of the RAF are provided with a Management Information System dashboard, and absenteeism reports on a monthly basis, to monitor leave trends and to take appropriate action where there is signs of abuse; additionally, absenteeism is verified against the RAF's biometric access control system, to identify abuse; and (ii) the SAP system is used to capture leave and to produce reports on absenteeism;

(3) (ii) in the last financial year the Road Accident Fund sustained (a) an estimated R 1 626 698.03 monthly financial loss, and (b) a total of 9162 estimated hours lost in each month, as a result of absenteeism.

Note: the RAF has responded to question 2, although the question does not require a response in respect of entities reporting to the department, believing this to be an oversight by Mr M S F de Freitas in formulating the question.

ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

1. The below table indicates all type of leave that was taken

2. (a) Employee Health and Wellness interventions, managing leave trends.

(b) Managing trends

(i) The Corporation implements 8 week rule with regard to abuse of sick leave. In instances where employees fail to adhere to leave policy, disciplinary steps are instituted.

(ii) Monitor leaves patterns per section and unpaid leave is implemented where employees don't report for duty without prior approval:

· 2013/14: Five written warnings (in respect of unauthorized leave) were issued and unpaid leave (41 days) was implemented for 9 employees.

3. The Corporation did not incur any financial loss as policy exists in instances of leave that is not approved. In the instances where unpaid leave is taken, a deduction from employee/s concern in implemented to recuperate the loss

Passenger Rail South Africa (PRASA)

(1) PRASA has low levels of employee absenteeism and this is derived from our constant attempt to better our systems regularly in order to ensure that we curb and ultimately eliminate absenteeism in our environment. The detailed information regarding the exact figures of absenteeism for each of the financial years will be sourced from different divisions and subsidiaries as these details are not kept at the Corporate Office.

(2) There are stringent and strict systems that have been put in place by PRASA to assist in detecting the extent of each employee's absence from work. Amongst the measures to reduce absenteeism that have put in place are time cards and clock cards for employees

(3) There are no financial losses that PRAS has yet incurred as a result of absenteeism

Ports Regulator South Africa ( PRSA)

No response provided

South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)

No response provided

South African National Road Agency (SANRAL)

1(aa), (bb), (cc)

No absence was taken outside of the approved Leave and Absence Policy for the past three financial years.

2(a)

SANRAL continues to monitor all leave taken in accordance with its Leave and Absence from Work policy.

3(a)

There are no financial losses incurred as all leave taken in the past three financial years were within the prescribed limits set in our leave policy.

Any absence from work outside of SANRAL's leave policy is treated as unpaid leave.

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

(1) (a) The absenteeism rate for (i) N/A and/or (ii) the South African Civil Aviation Authority for the (aa) 2011-12 is 2.48% (bb) 2013-13 is 1.91% (cc) 2013-14 is 1.90% and (b) the reasons for absenteeism in the 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 include bereavement, paternity, maternity and special leave for medical reasons;

(2) (a) (b)(ii) The SACAA introduced a more balanced workplace environment to reduce absenteeism as follows:

i. Employees are given time off in lieu of overtime worked. This gives employees an opportunity to take time off to rest after hectic projects and inspections.

ii. Furthermore flexi times were also introduced to allow employees to start their working days earlier or later and leave working in that order based on their personal needs.

iii. The resident medical aids are required to submit an annual corporate health review to provide management with the health status of employees.

iv. Wellness Day programmes in consultation with medical aid companies are also planned annually.

v. A contract with ICAS, and Employee Wellness supplier, to provide ongoing counseling services. On a monthly basis ICAS circulates weekly health related communiqués to employees.

(3) The (a) financial losses and (b) days lost during each financial year to (i) N/A and/or (ii) the South African Civil Aviation Authority as a result of absenteeism?

Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)

(1) (aa) 2011-12 = 3.2% (bb) 2012-13 = 2,7% and (cc) 2013-14 = 3,1% financial years and (b) reason for the absenteeism in respect of each specified year. Absenteeism for all the financial years is attributed to unscheduled leave i.e. sick leave.

(2) In 2013 the RSR Board approved a new leave policy with specific guidelines on how to address absenteeism within the organization. RSR employees are currently taken through awareness sessions relating to absenteeism. The RSR also hosted an Employee Wellness Day for all its employees to create awareness amongst staff to mitigate against absenteeism

(3) In terms of man hours lost and the cost thereto, the RSR has thus far experienced a cost of R82,000 during the first sick leave cycle which began on 1 January 2014.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 2202
Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) When was the current board of the Road Traffic Management Corporation appointed, (b) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) timeframes were followed in this regard and (c) what criteria were used to appoint the members of the specified board? NW2746E

REPLY:

(a) The current RTMC Board was appointed with effect from the 01 December 2013.

(b) The process and procedures for the appointment is specified in Section 8 of the Road Traffic Management Corporation Act, 1999 (Act No. 20 of 1999), which was followed.

(c) The criteria followed are specified in Section 8(2) of the Road Traffic Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 20 of 1999), which was followed.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 2015
Mr M L W Filtane (UDM) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Whether her department intends to introduce any regulations with regard to hitchhiking; if not, why not, given that it is amongst others a source of violence within the public support system; if so, (a) what progress has been made with the intended regulations and (b) how will public participation be effected?
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REPLY

(a) Regulation 323 of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996) prohibits the presence of persons on a freeway or national roads, which includes hitchhiking as it is not related to repairing of a stranded motor vehicle, road maintenance or salvaging of a motor vehicle. In relation to provincial and municipal roads there is a sign that incorporated into the legislation empowers the relevant authorities to restrict any hitchhiking on any portion of roads if it is not safe to do so.

The empowering legislative framework are intend to ensure that, that due to those authorities being responsible for public transport provisions they are able to identify and demarcate areas that passengers may use for public transport, which does not pose a risk to them and other road users.

(b) The public is consulted at the stage when the authorities are developing their integrated transport plans and when designing new public transport infrastructure as a result of any new development.

Reply received: October 2014

Question Number: 2000

Mr A M Figlan (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Which airports are equipped with Video Observation Record (VOR) equipment, in each case, (a) when was the VOR equipment purchased and (b) how much did it cost to (i) purchase and (ii) install the VOR equipment in each airport?

REPLY

a) VOR are installed at all ACSA airports.

b) The cost is per airport is as follows:

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 2201

Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What amounts have been allocated to the SA National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13 and (iii) 2013-14 financial years, (b) why were these amounts allocated to SANTACO in each specified financial year, (c) what (i) feedback and (ii) accountability procedures and processes exist in this regard, (d)(i) what amounts have been spent by SANTACO in each of the specified financial years and (ii) for what purposes respectively and (e) what added value is there in this expenditure for her department? NW2745E

REPLY

(a) Allocations to the SA National Taxi Council (SANTACO) are as follows:

(i) 2011-12 – R21 176 000.00

(ii) 2012-13 – R16 460 000.00

(iii) 2013-14 – R17 365 000.00

(b) These amounts are allocated to SANTACO every financial year based on the recommendations of the 1996 National Taxi Task Team (NTTT) that comprised of members from Provincial Departments, the National Department and the Taxi Industry. Key recommendations of the National Taxi Task Team were:

· Formalization of the Taxi Industry

· Regulation and Control

· Training and Capacity Building

· Safety and Law Enforcement

· Economic Empowerment

Government committed to funding the establishment of SANTACO to support the formalisation of the Industry as well as to implement the key recommendations of the National Taxi Task Team.

(c) SANTACO submits a Business Plan at the beginning of each financial year and based thereon a Service Level Agreement is then entered into between it and the Department,

(i) The Service Level Agreement sets the milestones at given intervals and funds are transferred upon achievement thereof

(ii) These milestones require that reporting for expenditure on a monthly basis is in place. SANTCO has to provide audited financials for the previous year's expenditure. In the absence of these requirements funds are withheld until such time as these are provided.

(d)(i) Amounts spent by SANTACO as per the audited financial statements in each of the specified financial years is as follows:

2011-12 – R24 692 460.00

2012-13 – R14 493 509.00

2013-14 – R18 504 176.00

The expenditures in 2011-12 and 2013-14 are inclusive of other revenue sources such as sponsorships and membership fees.

(ii) The funds are used by SANTACO to support operational costs of the Organization and to implement the key recommendations of the National Taxi Task Team. Some of these include the training of operators and drivers as well as investigating economic opportunities such as the establishment of Cooperatives

SANTACO is also involved in a Safety and Law enforcement programme of their own, called Hlokomela.

(e) The biggest added value in this expenditure for the Department, is the ability to engage with a formalized structure in regard to any taxi related issues. It allows the Department to engage and secure support on matters that affect the industry.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number:2099

Ms D van der Walt (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(1) (a) What (i) budget is allocated to transport learners to schools in each province in the 2014-15 financial year, (ii) number of learners are being provided with transport in each province and (iii) criteria are used to determine which learners are to be provided with transport in each province and (b) which transport companies are contracted in each province;

(2) whether funding is provided to schools directly to transport learners; if so, (a) what amount is allocated to each school to transport learners and (b) when are these funds paid out to each school mentioned? NW2567E

REPLY

(1) (a)(i)(ii)(iii)

The implementation of learner transport in the provinces in relation to budget, number of learners and the criteria is highlighted in the table below. The information regarding the names of the companies could not be obtained from the provinces and will be provided later upon receipt thereof.

(2) (a) (b) Funding for learner transport in all the provinces except in Western Cape, is not provided to the schools but managed by the provincial Departments of Transport and Education. In Western Cape, the administration of 17 % (89) of all learner transport schemes has been devolved to schools. The remaining 83% (425) of schemes are contracted between the Western Cape Department of Education and operators, who are then paid directly by Districts on a monthly basis for services rendered.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 2069

Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) How many copies of her department's annual report for the (i) 2012-13 and (ii) 2013-14 financial years were produced and (b)(i) at what cost were these reports produced and (ii) to whom were these reports circulated?

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REPLY:

A.

(i) 500 copies of the DoT Annual Report 2012/13 were produced.

(ii) 500 copies of the DoT Annual Report 2013/14 were produced.

B.

(i) Cost of production of the DoT Annual Report 2012/13 was R320 000.

(ii) Cost of production of the DoT Annual Report 2013/14 was R380 000.

C. Distribution: See table below

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 1999
Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

To whom does the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) report in terms of all their functions referred to in the RTMC Act, Act 20 of 1999? NW2383E

REPLY

The RTMC, as prescribed by the RTMC Act, reports to the:

▪ Executive Authority
▪ Board; and
▪ Shareholders Committee

Who in turn report to the:

▪ Department of Transport;
▪ National Treasury; and
▪ Parliament

Reply received: October 2014

Question Number: 1998

Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What are the qualifications of a certain person (name furnished), (b)(i) where and (ii) when were these qualifications obtained and (c) how long has the specified person been serving in an acting capacity (details furnished)? NW2382E

REPLY

(a), (b) (i) and (ii) Qualifications of Mr Collins Letsoalo:

· Grade 12 obtained from Mohlakeng High School in 1993

· Bachelor of Commerce obtained from the University of Natal in 1998

· Advanced Diploma in Central Banking obtained from Institute of Bankers in South Africa in 2000

(c) Mr Letsoalo was appointed as the Deputy Director-General: Financial Services from 1 July 2008 and this post was later translated to Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 November 2011 after the restructuring process. He was never appointed as Acting Chief Financial Officer.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 1990

Mr R A Lees (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) When was the tender for the revamping of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) website issued, (b) who won the tender, (c) what is the value of the tender and (d) when will the website go live? NW2374E

REPLY

(a) No tender for the above has been issued yet.

(b) Not Applicable

(c) Not Applicable

(d) The ICT and Communications department are still busy with the specifications to align the website and other web platforms with the new Communications strategy. A tender will be issued as soon as this work [specification and architectural alignment] is complete. PRASA are two to three weeks away from issuing a tender.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 1989

Mr R A Lees (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) Why were online bookings made for Shosholoza Meyl ignored before the reconstruction of their website and (b) what alternatives were supplied for anyone wishing to make such bookings? NW2373E

REPLY

(a) Shosholoza Meyl has been on a drive to increase the number of sale points where passengers can purchase tickets. The internet has been one of those platforms that were initially used to assist passengers with ticket sales. At the initial stages of the introduction of this medium, problems were experienced as some customers could not complete their transactions on line. This problem was exacerbated by network instability experienced within PRASA. This problem has since been resolved and a new ticketing system, which has already been successfully rolled out at Translux and Autopax, will be rolled out in the Shosholoza in the 2014/15 financial year. This new system allows for remote purchasing of tickets.

(b) Passengers who are furthest from railway stations can resort to calling the Shosholoza Meyl call centre for assistance. Provisional bookings will be done by call centre agents that must be confirmed by the physical purchase of tickets at the nearest railway station.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 1976
Mr T J Brauteseth (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport: 1976

(a) Why does the Air Traffic and Navigation Service plan to increase its staff complement for each programme and (b) what are the cost implications respectively? NW2360E

REPLY

(a) ATNS is planning to maintain the current air traffic service personnel target numbers throughout the next 5 year period, from 2015116 to 2019/20 financial years. However, due to staff turnover and as part of the talent pipeline initiative, the intake of Air Traffic Controllers and Engineering Trainees would continue.

(b) What are the cost implications respectively?

Approximately R15 million annually for training of the ATC and Engineering trainees.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 1975

Mr T J Brauteseth (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(1) (a) Which entities have not submitted their annual reports to her, (b) what are the reasons for this per entity and (c) what action is she taking in this regard;

(2) (a) why have the annual reports of (i) her department and/or (ii) its entities not been tabled in Parliament by 15 September 2014, as required and (b) what action is she taking in this regard? NW2359E

REPLY

(1) All entities of the Department submitted their annual reports within the stipulated time frames

(2) Falls away

Reply received: October 2014

Question Number:1988

Ms L V James (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) Under what regulations was the heliport operating at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town classified as a helipad and (b) what public participation has been undertaken with the immediate (i) businesses and (ii) residents in this regard? NW2372E

REPLY

(a) The V&A Waterfront heliport was approved as a non-licensed heliport for commercial operations in accordance with Part 139.04.1. Prior to the approval of the helipad by the SA Civil Aviation Authority in the year 2000, a presentation was made to the then Commissioner for a thorough investigation into the parametres, restrictions, operating procedures and management process.

(b) (i) During this phase, consultation was conducted with the local environmental agencies, local municipal agencies and the Waterfront Planning Division. Consultation was also done with the Air Traffic Control of Cape Town International Airport to specifically satisfy the requirements of the Air Traffic System and the Central Airspace management Unit. (ii) Consultation was also done with the local Sea Point & Green Point Residents Association as well as the Community Representatives from the City Bowl Area.

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 1979

Mr T Z Hadebe (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Why does her department refuse to license the firefighting vehicle based at the Wonderboom Airport? NW2363E

REPLY

The issuing of licenses for fire fighting vehicles is not in the ambit of the Department of Transport.

Reply received: October 2014

Question Number: 1978

Mr T Z Hadebe (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) How many people have been incorrectly invoiced by the SA National Road Agency for usage of e-tolls, (b) what were the reasons for each of these incorrect invoices and (c) what is being done to fix this situation? NW2362E

REPLY

(a) None.

(b) Registered users have not been incorrectly invoiced. Users who are not registered and whose details on e-Natis are not correct and/or updated received accounts that were not their responsibility or representation.

(c) Due to the incorrect details on the e-Natis the users can complete a nomination form and correct the details. Regulations have been proposed to use this as an opportunity to correct and verify e-Natis information.

Reply received: October 2014

Question Number: 1977

Mr T J Brauteseth (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(1) (a) What processes does the SA Civil Association Authority (SACAA) follow to validate its policies and philosophy against international best practice and (b) does the SACAA get independently audited by the Innovative Contractors for Advanced Dimensions for its policies and safety philosophy;

(2) (a) what independent audit has SACAA had into the (i) suitability and (ii) effectiveness of its administration systems, (b) what were the findings of each of these audits, (c) when did each of these audits take place and (c) by whom were these audits conducted, respectively? NW2361E

REPLY

(1) (a) ICAO Audits

The Chicago Convention (1944) expects compliance with international aviation safety and security Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), as defined by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), on all contracting states.

As a member state South Africa is subjected to a continuous monitoring process by ICAO through its Universal Safety Oversight Programme (USOAP), in accordance with the principles, methodologies, processes and procedures established for conducting such activities, and on the basis of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between ICAO and South Africa.

The scope of ICAO's USOAP Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) includes the ICAO SARPs contained in all safety-related Annexes to the Chicago Convention, Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS), guidance material and related procedures and practices. The following activities may be performed under the USOAP CMA to identify deficiencies in a State:

· Comprehensive System Approach (CSA) Audits;

· Safety Audits; and

· ICAO Coordination Validation Mission (ICVM).

The objective of a CSA Audit is to determine a State's capability for safety oversight by assessing the effective implementation of Critical Elements (CEs) of the safety oversight system and the status of the State's implementation of all safety-related ICAO SARPs, associated procedures, guidance material and best safety practices. CSA Audits are tailored to the complexity of the State's civil aviation system. ICAO performed a CSA audit on South Africa in July 2007.

The objective of a Safety Audit is to perform, at the request of a Member State and on a cost-recovery basis, an audit of its current safety oversight system. South Africa underwent a Safety Audit by the ICAO regional office in April 2013 in preparation for the ICVM in July 2013.

The objective of an ICVM is to assess and validate the status of corrective actions or mitigating measures taken by a State to address previously identified Findings & Recommendations (F&Rs), including Significant Safety Concerns (SSCs). ICAO performed an ICVM audit on South Africa during July 2013 and no SSCs were identified.

ICAO audit activities are conducted under a fully transparent process and open for examination by all parties concerned. There is a full disclosure of the finalised results of audit activities which provide sufficient information for other Member States to make informed decisions regarding the safety oversight capability of South Africa.

The outcome of ICAO audit activities are produced and posted by ICAO in accordance with a predetermined schedule to which South Africa are required to submit updates, comments, action plans and all required documentation in accordance with the timelines set out in the abovementioned MOU. Relevant information is published by ICAO on an ongoing basis and available to the public on the following platform: http://cfapp.icao.int/fsix/

(1) (a) FAA Audits

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States (US) established the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA). This programme was established with the purpose of ensuring that all aircraft operators registered outside the US that operate to or from the US are properly licensed and are subject to safety oversight provided by a competent Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in accordance with ICAO SARPs. South Africa successfully passed an IASA audit in July 2007.

(1) (a) Quality Management System (QMS – ISO: 9001-2008)

The ISO standard serves as a foundation for facilitating the recognition of management system certification in the interests of international trade. Certification of a management system provides independent demonstration that the quality management system of the organization:

A) Conforms to specified requirements

B) Is capable of consistently achieving its stated policy and objectives and

C) Is effectively implemented.

Conformity assessment such as certification of a management system thereby provides value to organizations, its customers and interested parties.

Since the first ISO 9001 Certification of the SACAA in 2000, the authority has maintained its certification every three years, through the high quality standard upheld by all departments.

(1) (a) ISO 9001: 2013/14

External Audits – By SGS (Certification Body)

SACAA has been through two audits during 2013-2014 financial years namely the 2^nd and 3^rd Surveillance audits. During the Audits a total of 5 and 2 findings were raised respectively and has since been closed as per agreed timeframes.

(1) (b) NO

(2) (a) Internal Audit and the Auditor General provide independent assurance that the SACAA policies are (i) suitable and (ii) effective. Where policies are not effective recommendations are made for review against international best practice. Independent audits were conducted by the Internal Audit of the SACAA during 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 financial periods to review the systems of internal controls, and there is a findings register maintained to track progress on the closure of these findings. The following are the independent audits conducted; Information Technology: General and Application Controls Audit Review, Performance Information Audit, Revenue and Financial Management Audit, Supply Chain Management Audit and Human Resources Audit. The office of the Auditor general conducts annual audits of SACAA's financial and operational performance as part of the National Treasury legislation. (b) general lack of certain policies and procedures, and where such policies exist non-compliances were observed and/or identified on some of them, (c) during 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 financial periods as well as annually by the Auditor General (c) Internal Audit staff, PricewaterhouseCoppers (PwC), SAB&T Incorporated, Grant Thornton and SizweNtsalubaGobodo Incorporated.

Reply received: October 2014

Question Number: 1974

Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) How many road accident claims have been settled as a result of the Road Accident Fund road shows in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13 and (iii) 2013-14 financial years in each province, (b) on what basis were these claims settled and (c) what (i) road shows are planned in the 2014-15 financial year and (ii) are the (i) dates, (ii) times and (iii) venues of these road shows? NW2358E

REPLY

(a) I am informed that as a result of the Road Accident Fund road shows (i) 43 accident claims to the value of R463 348 were settled in the 2011-12 financial year; (ii) 816 accident claims to the value of R100 334 173.98 were settled in the 2012-13 financial year; and (iii) 920 accident claims to the value of R 376 000 000 were settled in the 2013-14 financial year, (b) the claims were settled on the basis of section 3 of the Road Accident Fund Act, No. 56 of 1996 which required the RAF to pay compensation to third parties, in accordance with the Act, for loss or damage wrongfully caused by the driving of motor vehicles, (c) the road shows specified in the below table have to date been held in the 2014-15 financial year:

Future road shows, at an approximate rate of one per month, may be planned for the remainder of the 2014-15 financial year.

Reply received: October 2014

Question Number: 1972

Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Why has previously confidential e-toll-related information now become publicly accessible? NW2356E

REPLY

In terms of contractual undertakings contained in agreements entered into with third party service providers and which are usual commercial undertakings in transactions of this nature, confidentiality exists and must be maintained (to protect the integrity of the Competition for the works) in respect of information and documentation of this nature. SANRAL has always sought to give effect to its obligations in this regard.

In light of the unprecedented requests received from various parties, including political parties, that this information be made public, SANRAL sought and obtained the consent of the counterparties to these agreements that the documentation be made publically available. It is for this reason that this information has been publically accessible since 2012 including it being part of the record in numerous Courts. The documents were then placed on our website and given to, inter alia, the Congress of South African Trade Unions and the Democratic Alliance

Reply received: November 2014

Question Number: 1938
Mr A R McLoughlin (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Whether, with regard to the judgment by a certain person (name furnished) in the matter between a certain company (name furnished) and her department and four other respondents handed down on 15 July 2013, the sum of R118 502 705,13 has been paid to the specified company (name furnished) as ordered by the court; if not, (a) why not, (b) when will the amount be paid and (c) from which budget vote will it be paid; if so, (i) from which budget vote was the amount paid, (ii) who authorised the payment and (iii) when was the amount paid;

(2) have the taxed costs of the said company's lawyers been settled; if so, (a) what was the total sum paid, (b) from which budget vote was the sum paid, (c) on whose authority was the sum paid and (d) when was the sum paid; if not, (i) why not and (ii) when will they be paid;

(3) why was it necessary for the said company to bring four separate actions against her department for contempt of court, (a) who specifically in her department as responsible for the non-compliance with-the previous three court orders and (b) what action has been taken against the responsible official(s);

(4) what action is she taking to recover the expenses incurred as a result of the noncompliance with the (a) provisions of the relevant Turnkey Agreement (Contract RT1194KA) and (b) court orders? NW2321E

REPLY

1) The money mentioned above was paid in full last year in compliance with the court decision using Roads branch budget vote.

2) The taxing costs have been partially paid but there are still outstanding payments pending the appeal decision lodged by Webber and Wentzel against the registrar querying the taxing outcome.

3) Our country is a constitutional democracy and approaching courts to resolve dispute is Tasima's democratic right guaranteed by the constitution.

a) The department was challenging the irregular extension of the Tasima contract which caused the department to withhold the payment after receiving legal advice.

4) The department withheld payments to Tasima.

a) Once the court ruled against withholding of payments, the department complied with the court decision and continued to comply by making regular payments as obligated by the turnkey agreement.

b) The court ruled that the department must pay the costs of Tasima lawyers and the department has complied with that decision. Tasima is the organisation that is not satified the decision of the registrar.

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1692

Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What rail-related functions have been devolved to (i) provinces and (ii) local authorities (b) what are the names of these (i) provinces and (ii) local authorities and (c) when was each function devolved in each case? NE2053E

REPLY

(a) No rail-related functions have been devolved to provinces or local authorities by the Department of Transport.

(i) Not Applicable see (a) above.

(ii) Not Applicable see (a) above.

(b) Not Applicable see (a) above.

(c) Not Applicable see (a) above.

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1691
Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport.

(a) Which local Transport Advisory Boards have been established and (b) when was each established, respectively?

REPLY
(a). Only the City of Cape Town has established the Land Transport Advisory Board.

(b). It was established this year (2014) and the first meeting of the board took place on 09 September 2014.

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1633
Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) Which posts in her department are vacant in the (i) highly skilled,(ii) Highly skilled supervision and (iii) senior and top management levels and (b) in each case, what has been the duration the vacancy

REPLY

HIGHLY SKILLED

The department's response in respect of Parliamentary Question number 1633 is attached as follows:

(i) List of vacancies for highly skilled: Annexure A;
(ii) List of vacancies for highly skilled supervision level: Annexure B;
(iii) List of vacancies for Senior and Top Management levels: Annexure C

Attached find here: Annexure

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO. 1599
Ms D Carter (Cope) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Whether her department was regularly engaging with taxi operators as well as with local government so as to ensure that (a) formalisation of the taxi industry can materialise, (b) formalised employment contracts for trained drivers can come into place, (c) subsidy arrangements can be agreed upon, (d) diversification is supported to help taxi owners branch into other areas of transport and (e) private-public partnerships are created to grow a safe, affordable and reliable public transport system; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1716E

REPLY

a) Yes, the Department through the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) is running advocacy workshops in the provinces addressing issues of training and development. These workshops also include matters relating to the Unemployed lnsurance Fund as well as compliance with the South African Revenue Services (SARS) and the importance of registering their businesses as well as compliance with Sectoral Determination 11 of the Taxi Sector, as required by the Department of Labour;

b) The Unemployed Insurance Fund unit encourages taxi operators to issue formal employment contracts and register their employees as well as compliance with the minimum wages, working hours, number of leave days and terminations rules as per the legislation;

(c) The Department of Transport is currently engaging the national structure of the taxi industry regarding the subsidy and how best this can be resolved;

d) The Department of Transport is in the process of developing a cooperative model for the taxi industry and through cooperatives the taxi industry would be in a position to participate in a number of diverse business opportunities like the express parcel delivery initiative which is spearheaded by TET. A project team was recently exposed to the international best practice model in the express parcel delivery logistics and supply chain management and it is hoped that this team would assist in taking the process forward;

e) See (d) above;

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1585
Adv A De W Alberts (FF Plus) asks the Minister of Transport:

(1) Whether the statements for services rendered by a physiotherapists for the Road Accident Fund by a certain doctor/medical practitioner (name provided) with a total outstanding amount of R3,100,869.13 has been settled; if not, why not and (b) when will the account be paid, if yes, when was it paid;

(2) Whether other accounts of the said doctor were paid in full; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will the accounts be paid in full; if yes, when were the invoices settled? NW1955A

REPLY

(1) The RAF received accounts for physiotherapy services rendered in the amount of R1 295 551.00.

The majority of these accounts prescribed and some were reduced as per the claimant's percentage of negligence in causing the accident. In matters where the claimant was 100% to be blamed for causing the accident the accounts were repudiated as the Fund will not be liable for payment in such instance.

Claims lodged prior to 1 August 2008 prescribe 3 years from the date the service was rendered unless summons was issued to interrupt the prescription period, and claims lodged from 7 August 2008 onwards prescribe five years from the date of service rendered unless summons was issued to interrupt prescription.

Should a claimant be found to be at fault, his or her claim will be apportioned (reduced) by the percentage of negligence.

(b) Invoices in the amount of R366 171.71 were paid from November 2007 till December 2013.

(2) None of the accounts were paid in full.

(a) Invoices are assessed and paid as per the prescribed Emergency medical tariff and merit apportionment applicable.

The emergency medical tariff applies to emergency treatment and the non-emergency medical tariff is for non-emergency treatment on the basis of "reasonable, necessary costs".

(b) The RAF's liability is subject to a merit apportionment and prescribed Emergency medical tariff invoices reduced as per a merit apportionment applicable and prescribed Emergency medical tariff cannot be paid in full.

Reply received: October 2014

GENERIC QUESTION NO 1510

Mr T Z Hadebe (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Whether (a) her department and/or (b) any entities reporting to it sponsored political party (i) advertisements, (ii) events and/or (iii) paraphernalia in the (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13 and (cc) 2013-14 financial years; if so, (aaa) for which political party and (bbb) what was the monetary value of the sponsorship in each case? NW1879E

REPLY

(a) Neither my Department, nor (b) any of the entities reporting to me supported any political party through: (i) Departments, (ii) events and /or (iii) paraphernalia in the (aa) 2011-2012,(bb) 2012-2013 and (cc) 2013-2014 financial years.

The rest falls away

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1395

Mr S J F Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What total amount of capital was channeled to the SA National Taxi Council (SANTACO) over the past five years? NW1760E

REPLY

2013/ 14: R17,365,000.00

2012/13: R16,460,000.00

2011/12: R21,176,000.00

2010/11: R14,789,000.00

2009/10: R13,952,000.00

TOTAL: R83,742,000.00

Reply received: November 2014

QUESTION NO 1480
Ms T Ggada (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What is the quantum of funds spent by her department on all advertising for each financial year between 01 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?

REPLY

It is not possible to respond thoroughly to this question because it is not clear. Honourable Member should clarify what she means by "quantum of funds spent". It should also be clarified what is meant by advertising because advertising is very broad and can include anything from placement for advertising for tenders, government gazettes, to vacant positions, etc

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1394

Mr S J F Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(1) (a) How many (i) formal and (ii) informal taxi ranks are there in the country and (b) who is responsible for the (i) maintenance and (ii) development of these taxi ranks;

(2) (a) when last was such a survey done and (b) what budget allocation will be made towards such a survey? NW1759E

REPLY

1. (a) (i) Formal taxi ranks, see table below; and

(ii) Informal taxi ranks emerge sporadically and are difficult to determine.

(b) In terms of the National Land Transport Act No.5 of 2009, the responsibility for the (i) maintenance and (i) development of these taxi ranks falls under the respective municipalities.

2(a) No survey has been done

(b) No budget allocation for such a survey.

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1393

Mr S J F Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

With regard to the results of the bus rapid transport (BRT) system in Johannesburg, how many jobs were (a) lost and (b) gained? NW1758E

REPLY

(a) None

(b) 4 000 (3000 on construction and 1000 on operations)

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1392
Ms L V James (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport

What is the recovery rate of tines issued to taxis compared to other categories of vehicle? NW1757E

REPLY
For all offences that are under National Land Transport Act the recovery is 100% with the exception of those that have been reduced by the courts.

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1383
Mr M SF De Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What criteria does the Minister use to determine the expenditure of roads, in relation to the usage of that road. NW 1747E

REPLY
The Division of Revenue of Revenue Act, Act 10 of 2014 allocated an amount of R9,361 billion for the 2014/15 financial year which is split per province as tabled below in Table 1: These figure are expenditure as at the end of July 2014.

See table in the next page

Reply received: November 2014

QUESTION NO 1390
Ms L V James (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) How many taxis have been impounded in each province in the 2013-14 financial year and (b) of these taxis, what was the total value of fines (i) issued and (ii) received, in each province? NW1755E

REPLY

Land Transport Law Enforcement

This function falls under the competence of the Provinces and Municipalities: The National Land Transport Act, Section 85 (1) reads thus, in addition to the measures provided for in this Act with regard to law Enforcement, the MECs and municipalities must take active steps to develop systems to improve land transport law enforcement in their respective jurisdictions. Section 87 (b) read with 90 (a), on offences and penalties states that impoundment fees are determined by the MEC, however it must be in line with the NLTA, Act 5 of 2009, as it stipulates that a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine of not more than Rl00 000 may be imposed.

The National Department has communicated with the provinces to request this information. Out of nine provinces, only the following provinces have responded.

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1382

Mr MSF De Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) Who is currently undertaking the duties of the chief financial officer (CFO) of the SA Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) until a CFO is appointed, (b) since what date has this position been vacant and (c) when is it anticipated that the new CFO will be appointed? NW1746E

REPLY

(a) An acting chairperson has been appointed in the interim to undertake duties at SAMSA.

(b) The position has been vacant since May 2009.

(c) I am informed that a process is currently underway to fill the position shortly. It is important to note though that previous Adverts yielded no positive results as the salary level of the identified candidates were far higher than what SAMSA could afford and pay.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1290

Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What roads have been constructed in and around the village of Nkandla in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13 and (iii) 2013-14 financial years and (b) in each case, (i) when (aa) did construction commence and (bb) was construction terminated or completed, (ii) what were the costs involved and (iii) who was responsible for construction? NW1585E

REPLY

(a) Construction took place on the following roads in and around the village of Nkandla in the financial years:

(a)(i) 2011/12 – road from Kranskop to Komo Store known as P15 section 1 and 2 as well as the unsurfaced section of the road from Eshowe to Nkandla known as P50 section 2.

(a)(ii) 2012/13 - road from Kranskop to Komo Store known as P15 section 1 and 2 as well as the unsurfaced section of the road from Eshowe to Nkandla known as P50 section 2.

(a)(iii) 2013/14 - road from Kranskop to Komo Store known as P15 section 1 and 2 as well as the unsurfaced section of the road from Eshowe to Nkandla known as P50 section 2.

(b) (i) These two (2) roads were multi-year projects.

(b)(i)(aa) The construction on the P15 section 1 and 2 from Kranskop to Komo Store and the P50 section 2 from Eshowe to Nkandla all commenced in 2003.

(b)(i)(bb) All construction has been completed except for some outstanding items from the "snag list" which are being attended to.

(b)(ii) The costs are as follows:

(b)(iii) The Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Transport is responsible for construction of these roads.

Reply received: October 2014

QUESTION NO 1288

MrC H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

In respect of each province,(a) what taxi operating licenses are in place, (b) when were the specified licenses issued and (c) who are the owners of the specified operating licenses respectively?

REPLY

a) Taxi Operating licenses per province

b) Licenses issued approximately between 2002 and 2014.

c) Information regarding Operating Licenses contain personal details of operators and is with Operating Licence Board and Provincial Regulator Entity.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1286

Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What are the monthly accident statistics sorted by crash type since 2009? NW1581E

REPLY

The link below provide fatal crashes per type per year as from 2009 – 2011.

http://www.pmg.org.za/rnw1286-140922tables

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION No 1274

Ms T Gqada (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Whether her department has any plans in place to tar the road from Matatiele to Qacha's Nek; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1565E

REPLY

The road to Qacha's Nek is a provincial road and only the province can provide the plans.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1213

Adv A de Wet Alberts (VF Plus) asks the Minister of Transport:

(1) How many Air Traffic Controllers of each race group, respectively, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, no 55 of 1998, are there currently employed at each of the public airports;

(2) How many Air Traffic Controllers are appointed in terms of the affirmative action policy at each of the respective public airports;

(3) What is the average years of experience of Air Traffic Controllers at each of the respective public airports;

(4) If each Air Traffic Controller that have been appointed in terms of affirmative action, comply with the requirements of the post; if not, why are these persons appointed in the positions;

(5) If any steps were taken to provide the required training to the Air Traffic Controllers who have been appointed in terms of affirmative action and who did not comply with the requirements of the post, in order to comply with the relevant requirements of the post; if yes, what are the relevant details?

REPLY

ATNS

(1) Number of Air Traffic Controllers in each race group, respectively, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, no 55 of 1998, currently employed at each of the public airports;

*Figures provided are current as at 29 August 2014.

(2) No air traffic controller is appointed in terms of affirmative action. See further response for question 4.

(3) Average years of experience of Air Traffic Controllers at each of the respective public airports;

*Figures provided are current as at 29 August 2014.

(4) The recruitment and selection of air traffic controllers is benchmarked against international best practice and candidates are selected based on meeting the requirements set for air traffic controller selection and affirmative action or employment equity status does not play a role. Trainee air traffic controllers are provided with a bursary to study air traffic control without a guarantee of employment in ATNS. Upon successful completion of air traffic control course and the related validation training, which is based on the requirements of South African Civil Aviation Authority, the newly qualified air traffic controller is offered permanent employment within ATNS. Employment equity is not considered during all phases of training and related assessments.

(5) No air traffic controller is appointed on grounds of affirmative action or employment equity status.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1212

Adv A de Wet Alberts (VF Plus) asks the Minister of Transport:

(1) How many incidents of near miss aircraft accidents happened at public airports (a) in (i) 2010,(ii) 2011, (iii) 2012 and (iv) 2013 and (b) from 1 January 2014 up to the latest recorded date for which information is available;

(2) In how many cases were persons (a) injured or (b) killed;

(3) What damages was caused as a result of each individual incident;

(4) What was the cause of each individual incident;

(5) If any steps were taken against the persons that (a) have caused the incidences, or (b) have contributed towards the incidences, if not, why not; if yes, what are the applicable details?

REPLY

SACAA

An AIRPROX (near Miss) is a situation in which, in the opinion of a pilot or air traffic services personnel, the distance between aircraft as well as their relative positions and speed have been such that the safety of the aircraft involved may have been compromised. (ICAO Doc 4444: PANS-ATM).

i) In 2010 we registered two (02) incidents;

ii) In 2011 we registered two (02) incidents;

iii) In 2012 we registered three (03) incidents;

iv) In 2013 we registered twelve (12) incidents; and

v) To date in 2014, we registered three (03) incidents

(1) In how many cases were persons (a) injured or (b) killed;

No injuries or fatalities was reported in all AIRPROX registered incidents

(2) What damages was caused as a result of each individual incident;

No damage was reported in all registered AIRPROX incidents

(3) What was the cause of each individual incident;

There were three main causes to the above mentioned AIRPROX incidents:

a) Altitude or Level Bust, where there is an unauthorized deviation of 300 feet or more from the ATC given instruction. This normally applies to the aircraft flying in a controlled airspace or designated ATZ outside a controlled airspace or under radar control or procedural ATC control.

b) Airspace Infringement, where an aircraft enters a notified/controlled airspace without requesting clearance from the controlling authority of that airspace or enters the airspace under conditions which were not contained in the clearance. The airspace would be the Terminal Control Area (TMR), Control Zones (CTR), Aerodrome Traffic Zones (ATZ) and Temporary Reserved Area (TRA).

c) ATC clearing two aircraft on a possible collision path.

(4) If any steps were taken against the persons that (a) have caused the incidences, or (b) have contributed towards the incidences, if not, why not; if yes, what are the applicable details?

As AIID investigations are safety investigation, we do not take action against any individual however, the regulator (SACAA) may do so in terms of the Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) 2011. SACAA has implemented an Safety Management System (SMS) program for the industry in line with ICAO Annex 19, the operators, AMO, ATO, Manufacturer, etc are required to investigate and implement remedial action which mitigates the risk of a similar occurrence. The SMS system is fairly new in RSA however; it works for all industry players who have implemented it. Since most instances involving traffic in controlled airspace involves an "altitude bust" of more than 300feet the filing of an infringement is procedural to record these and improve on safety and not for prosecution. For the instances involving traffic in uncontrolled airspace inadvertently entering controlled airspace no prosecutions were done yet due to the aircraft registration numbers generally not being witnessed by the reporting pilot or the air traffic controller. The distances are mostly well beyond the visible range. SACAA is investigating methodologies to address this challenge as part of its Airspace infringement Plan.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 1184

Mr I M Ollis (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(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 (f) why was it necessary to appoint this advisor? NW1422E

REPLY

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

(1) (a) Special Advisors not yet employed in the Office of the Minister or (b) in the Office of the Deputy Minister.

(2) (a),(b),(c),(d),(e),(f),(g) not applicable

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1131

Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Following the certificates issued by the Competitions Tribunal in order to recover overcharging by construction companies that were involved in the construction of e-tolls, are there any actions being taken to recover these amounts; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1369E

REPLY

With respect to the cases related to overhanging by construction companies, SANRAL has appointed an independent estimator and an independent economist to calculate the damages suffered by SANRAL, if any, as a result of the collusive tendering. In the meantime SANRAL has laid charges against the companies involved with the Hawks.

Sanral will also work through the PICC initiative to ensure a coordinated approach to dealing with corruption in the construction industry.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1130

Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

With reference to her reply to question 480 on 25 July 2014,is the report which include solutions to the Gautrain tunnel water leakage problem available yet, if, not why not, if, so when will it be available? NW1368E

REPLY

1. Not YET

2. GMA still busy with process of evaluating proposals

3. End of October 2014

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1129

Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

With reference to her reply to question 659 on 12 August 2014, (a) who forms part of the working group, (b) what are the objectives/terms of reference of the working group and (c) what are the statistics on corruption in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13 and (iii) 2013-14 financial years? NW1367E

REPLY

(a) The Department of Transport together with all nine provincial departments of Transport, the South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and Business Against Crime South Africa, forms part of the (anti-) Fraud and Corruption Working group.

(b) The working group was formed by the Vehicle Technical Committee (VTC) with the specific purpose to address fraud and corruption in the vehicle testing environment with regard to the fraudulent roadworthy certification. The working group is tasked to rework the current legislation to ensure that opportunity to commit fraud is eliminated and to ensure successful prosecution of fraud and corruption cases. The working group is further tasked to investigate systems to be implemented such as cameras to prohibit corruption. The working group is not tasked to investigate specific cases but to put measures in place to prevent fraud from happening

The Provincial Departments reported as follows:

Eastern Cape:

(c) (i) 2011 /12 None

(ii) 2012 /13 None

(iii) 2013 /14 None

Free State:

(c) No information submitted.

Gauteng:

(c) (i) Unknown

(ii) 11 Examiners were arrested for issuing fraudulent roadworthiness certificates. 10 Examiners entered into plea agreements for a total of 55 counts of fraud. 1 Case has been withdrawn.

(iii) Cases against 16 examiners who have been arrested for fraud are currently before Court.

Kwazulu-Natal:

The KZN statistics refer to Vehicle Testing Stations recommended for suspension and closure.

(c) (i) 2011-2012 : 18

(ii) 2012-2013 : 12

(iii) 2013-2014 : 12

Limpopo:

(c) (i) 2011/2012 4 cases

(ii) 2012/2013 2 cases

(iii) 2013/2014

Mpumalanga:

(c) (i) 2011/12 – 2 Fraud and corruption cases were opened but had to be closed due to lack of evidence.

(ii) 2012/13 Financial Year. 1 fraud and corruption case, criminal charges had to be dropped due to lack of evidence.

(iii) 2013/14 Financial Year. 2 Cases of fraud and corruption. Both cases had to be dropped due to lack of evidence.

Northern Cape:

(c) (i) 2011 /12 – 1 Case Pending

(ii) 2012 /13 – 0 Cases

(iii) 2013 /14 – 0 Cases

North West:

(c) (i) 1 Case

(ii) 1 Case

(iii) 1 Case

Western Cape:

(c) (i) 2011 /12 – 10 Cases

(ii) 2012 /13 – 14 Cases

(iii) 2013 /14 – 15 Cases

QUESTION NO 1128

Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(1) In respect of each province, how many bicycles have been issued by the local authority in the (a) 2011-12, (b) 2012-13 and (c) 2013-14 financial years, through the Shova Kalula Bicycle Project;

(2) Are there any measures in place to ensure that this project is aligned to the national priorities and action plans in terms of infrastructure programmes and public transport services; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1366E

(2)

REPLY

(1). The Shova Kalula Bicycle Project has been implemented as pilot project by National Department of Transport and Provincial Departments of Transport since 2001. The Department has no information of bicycles issued by the local authority in the 2011-12, (b) 2012-13 and (c) 2013-14 financial years, through the Shova Kalula Bicycle Project;

(2) The Shova Kalula Programme is a national intervention programme that is aims to improve mobility and access to social and economic opportunities including schools for people especially in rural, remote and poorly resourced areas particularly learners. This programme is strategically aligned with national priorities in relation to education by ensuring that learners are provided with access to educational centres.

In addition the project is promoting the green environment as it does not emit any Co2. The Non Motorised Transport infrastructure guidelines - which include the bicycling aspect of transport- are being finalised to guide bicycle infrastructure planning and provision in this sub-sector.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1127

Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

With reference to her reply to question 658 on 11 August 2014, what is the anticipated date for the implementation of the taxi co-operative model? NW1365E

REPLY

The Department is planning to implement the taxi co-operative model through a pilot in two (2) provinces during the 2015/16 financial year. A review process will follow thereafter and a full roll out of the taxi co-operatives will be conducted in all provinces during the 2016/17 financial year.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1012

Mr S C Motau (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) Will e-tolls invoices issued before her announcement on the extension of payment periods also enjoy such an extension and (b) how will these invoices be handled?

REPLY

(a) The extension to end June applies to all invoices issued from between the period December 2013 and February 2014. This is the period before the announcement.

(b) Invoices prior to the published date will be governed by the laws and regulations applicable at the time.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1011

Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(1) What is the current status of the (a) construction and (b) upgrading of the N1/N2 Winelands toll highway;

(2) what are the respective (a) timeframes and (b) dates in this regard? NW1164E

REPLY

1) (a) and (b):

The tender process and appointment of a Concessionaire has not been concluded due to the unfortunate stance taken by the City of Cape Town by litigating against SANRAL. The litigation also prevents SANRAL from carrying out any construction or upgrading work on the N1/ N2 Winelands Toll Highway project. This action results in the loss of potential jobs and growth of the economy.

2) (a) and (b)

Due to the unfortunate actions of the City of Cape Town the project has to wait for the outcome of the litigation. And as the honourable member would appreciate we are not in a position to predict the time frames as the date for the review hearing as not been set.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1010

Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(1) Did the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) have any processes, procedures and mechanisms in place to ascertain whether two certain companies (names furnished) and/or their subsidiaries were ever under investigation for corruption (a) locally or (b) internationally; if not, why not; if so, (i) what are the relevant details and (ii) what did these processes, procedures and mechanisms reveal;

(2) why were the specified two companies appointed by PRASA? NW1163E

REPLY

(1) (a) I am informed that PRASA has not independently conducted specific processes to ascertain whether Alstom were ever under investigation for corruption locally.

(b) I am informed PRASA has not independently conducted specific processes to ascertain whether Alstom were ever under investigation for corruption internationally.

(b)(i) Please refer to (a)&(b).

(ii) Please refer to (a)&(b).

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1009

Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What are Airports Company South Africa's plans to mitigate the risk of shortage of aviation fuel and (b) what are the (i) timeframes and (ii) measures in this regard? NW1162E

REPLY

ACSA

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) does not manufacture, supply or procure Jet A1. The company has the obligation to provide four days storage capacity on site. This obligation is met at all times.

The airlines in turn procure fuel from the fuel suppliers like Total SA, Engen, Sasol, Shell, BP etc. ACSA facilitates annual meetings with all industry players to understand future logistic and infra-structure plans. ACSA believes SAPIA will play a leading role to monitor report and manage the overall security of supply of fuel in South Africa in future.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1008

Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) Which airport runways will be (i) built, (ii) maintained and (iii) extended in the 2015-16 financial year and (b) in each case, what is the (i) reason for, (ii) cost of and (iii) date of the planned projects?

REPLY

ACSA

In response the above question, runways works in Regional Airports planned for 2015-2016 are as follow:

The existing main runway (01-19) at Cape Town International Airport was refurbished in 2013. The construction works commenced in August 2012 and completed in June 2013, at a cost of R165 million. These works were carried out in accordance with the planned refurbishment cycle of once every five years.

The cost to refurbish the current runway is money well spent because upon completion of the new runway project (18-36) in 2018, the existing runway (01-19) will be converted into a taxiway and form part of the new taxiway system.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 1007

Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) Which airport runways were (i) built, (ii) maintained and (iii) extended in the (aa) 2011-12, (bb) 2012-13, (cc) 2013-14 and (dd) 2014-15 financial years and (b) in each case, what was the (i) reason for, (ii) cost of and (iii) date of the projects? NW1160E

REPLY

ACSA

(a) In response the above question, runways works in Regional Airports as a business unit are as follow:

There were no runway works that took place during the year of 2011.

(b) At Cape Town International Airport, planning for a new runway (18-36) is currently underway. Construction is planned to commence in mid-2016 and completion targeted for the end of 2018.

This project has been initiated in accordance with the Development and Expansion Plan for Cape Town International Airport. The current estimate of cost is R3, 18 billion.

(c)OR Tambo International Airport

i. None

ii. Yes

iii. None

(aa) No

(bb) No

(cc) Yes

(b) (i) The wearing course of the touchdown zone portion of runway 03R had to be replaced as ravelling (aggregate loss) did occur which if left unattended could in the long run have the potential to cause foreign object debris related damage to aircraft.

(ii) Cost: R 4 801 319.85

(iii) The project took place between October 2012 and March 2013.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 1000

Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(1) (a) When was the construction of 1 597 kilometres of Limpopo provincial roads handed over to the SA National Roads Agency Limited to manage, repair and maintain and (b) what assessments have been done of these roads thus far;

(2) what amount was budgeted for the management, repair and maintenance of these roads (a) in the (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13 and (iii) 2013-14 financial years and (b) for the 2014-15 financial year? NW1153E

REPLY

(1) (a) The construction of the roads mentioned in the question has not been handed over to SANRAL. It is the existing roads (1692 km) that has been incorporated into the national road network on 10 July 2014. Hereon, SANRAL will be responsible for the maintenance, funding and improvements as necessary of the newly incorporated roads.

(b) SANRAL has completed pavement condition assessments, from these immediate emergency related repairs (i.e. potholes/edge breaks/block drains/etc) were identified that are currently been repaired.

(2) (a) (i) none by SANRAL as these roads were not under SANRAL jurisdiction in 2011-12 financial year.

(ii) none by SANRAL as these roads were not under SANRAL jurisdiction in 2012-13 financial year.

(iii) none by SANRAL as these roads were not under SANRAL jurisdiction in 2013-14 financial year.

(b) For the 2014-15 financial year SANRAL has budgeted R102,8 million for emergency repairs.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 999

Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Since the launch of the e-toll system on 3 December 2013, what is the amount of (a) day pass e-toll permits sold and (b) revenue generated from selling these permits? NW1152E

REPLY

(a) The amount of day pass e-toll permits sold from 3 December 2013 up to end July 2014 is 7,738.

(b) The revenue generated from those sales (excluding VAT) is R 330,114.04.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 998

Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(1) (a) How are vehicles from neighbouring countries that use e-toll roads identified and (b) how is payment collected from vehicles that fall into this category;

(2) how much revenue was collected from foreign vehicles that used e-toll roads since the start of the e-toll system up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) who is responsible for the e-toll collections from foreign vehicles? NW1151E

REPLY

(1) (a) They are identified by means of their vehicle license number

(b) These vehicles can register, with an e-tag or vehicle license number (VLN), as any other user and choose their preferred payment method on the account. Alternatively they can make payment at a customer service centre or buy a day-pass.

(2) (a) The total revenue collected (incl VAT) from foreign vehicles that used e-toll roads from 3 December 2013 to 31 July 2014 is R 1,451,592.43.

(b) The toll operations contractor is responsible for the collection.

Reply received: September 2014

QUESTION NO 997

Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What are the reasons for e-toll branded vehicles to have (i) blue or red or (ii) blue and red flashing flights fitted on them and (b) in terms of what legislation were these lights fitted onto these vehicles? NW1150E

REPLY

(a) I hope that the honourable member will agree with me that all means available, including technology, should be used to fight the scourage of lawlessness on the roads. It would be a sad day if the honourable member believes that state of the art technology should not be deployed to combat crime on the roads.

As the honourable member would appreciate all the equipment used in the fight against lawlessness on the roads must be fit for the intended use and operate within the law.

(i) The SANRAL branded vehicles contain the necessary equipment – Max ID scanners and Automatic Number Plate recognition equipment – that assist the law enforcement officers to carry out their duties. I wish to emphasize that SANRAL is not involved in any type of law enforcement activity on the roads. The equipment on board such as the vehicles scan can read the license plate of the vehicles on the road and check it against the vehicles interest list provided by the police for stolen vehicles etc.

(ii) The e-toll branded vehicles (do not have) are not fitted with blue and red flashing lights.

(b) The blue or red lights on any law enforcement vehicle are fitted in terms of the National Road Traffic Act of, 1996 (Act No, 93 of 1996) and the Regulations pertaining to it.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 913

Mr W M Madisha (Cope) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Whether, in view of the fact that the Malaysian Airline Flight 370 disappeared without any trace, his department intends to develop or has developed a policy that requires all air traffic in South African airspace to continuously download information to a designated external site; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1004E

REPLY

SACAA

No South African policy has been developed yet as the national security and airspace security scenario in South Africa does not require such measures at this stage.

However, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has instituted a group to review the MH370 case and to consider Global Flight Tracking. Follow-up work will be done by the same body.

South Africa participates in this process and will develop and implement resulting regulations if and when this becomes necessary.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 860

Mr E J Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Whether a standard exists to which speed measuring equipment similar to the SA National Standards 1975 of the SA Bureau of Standards (SABS) specifications and standards must comply; if not, why not; if so, does this apply (a) to all equipment and (b) in all provinces; if not, why not? NW949E

REPLY

The current standard that exists with regards to "Speed measuring equipment" is SANS 1795 which is a series of standards. The series of standards are stated below:

SANS 1795-0:2007 (Ed. 2.01), Road traffic law enforcement systems Part 0: General requirements

SANS 1795-1:2007 (Ed. 1.01), Road traffic law enforcement systems Part 1: Laser speed measuring equipment

SANS 1795-2:2007 (Ed. 1.01), Road traffic law enforcement systems Part 2: Radar speed measuring equipment

SANS 1795-3:2007 (Ed. 1.01), Road traffic law enforcement systems Part 3: Distance-over-time speed measuring equipment (fixed distance/variable time)

SANS 1795-4:2007 (Ed. 1.01), Road traffic law enforcement systems Part 4: Distance-over-time speed measuring equipment (variable distance/variable time)

SANS 1795-5:2007 (Ed. 1.01), Road traffic law enforcement systems Part 5: Data capturing and recording devices for road traffic law enforcement

(a) Therefore any "Speed measuring equipment" that exists shall comply with the requirements of the relevant part of the standard mentioned above.

(b) Yes.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 859

Mr E J Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What (a) amount has been spent on the Moloto Rail project from its commencement date up until 31 March 2014 and (b) is the total estimated cost upon completion? NW948E

REPLY

(a) From the appointment of service providers to conduct a feasibility study into the Moloto Corridor on 3 October 2012, until 31 March 2014, the Department has paid out R10 198 953.36

(b) The total cost of the feasibility study will be R 16 019 148. The Department is in the process of completing the feasibility study and the total cost of the implementation of the project will become available when the Department submits an application to Treasury in terms of Treasury Regulation 16 for Treasury Approval 1 (TAT) in October 2014.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 858

Mr E J Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What are key challenges identified by her department with regard to (a) public transport and (b) public transport specifically pertaining to (i) the taxi industry and (ii) rural areas?

REPLY

a) Public transport is still characterized by parallel modal operations rather than integration, which in most cases results in duplication of services. However, the most critical challenge facing public transport in the country is lack of funding. For the past four decades public transport suffered major underinvestment which has driven down the quality and effectiveness of services. For example, in the past 17 years, some of the subsidized bus contracts could not be renewed due to lack of funding. The routes in those contracts have become obsolete and cannot respond to the current demand for public transport services as generated by growth in most urban centers. Since then these contracts are extended on a short term basis and in some cases on a month to month basis. This situation undermines the safety and quality of services since most operators are unable to recapitalize their fleet under such circumstances. Nonetheless, the implementation of the Gautrain project and the first Integrated Public Transport Network projects, such as ReaVaya and MyCiti represent a significant recent upswing in government investment into public transport.

(b) (i) According to the recent National Household Travel Survey, the taxi industry is responsible for moving 69% of daily commuters, which makes it a dominant mode of public transport. However, the minibus taxi industry still suffers critical sustainability issues notably low recapitalization, poor maintenance practices and direct route competition. It is still supported in terms of operational subsidies largely because of its informal nature but in particular because of lack of funds.

(ii) rural areas still lack efficient and reliable public transport due to lack of funding or planning, services and infrastructure

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 857

Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What information technology (IT) systems exist within the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to (a) monitor, (b) administer and (c) maintain licenses? NW946E

REPLY

(a) (b) and (c) The SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) developed an internal IT system called the "Personnel Licensing System" for all aviation personnel licences.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 856

Mr S C Motau (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What systems exist to audit the qualification of pilots, (b) when did the last audit take place and (c) what were the outcomes of this audit? NW945E

REPLY

(a) The Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) requires that pilots renew their licences on an annual basis. These regulations have been developed to comply with the Recommended Standards and Practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). At the point of the initial pilot licence application or the application for the renewal of the pilot licence; the SACAA requires that each pilot meet the requirements as set out in the Civil Aviation Regulations. The SACAA licensing process requires that prior to the issuance of a licence, each application be verified by three separate officials. For foreign applications, the SACAA validates the status of the licence of each pilot with the Authority of the country of issue prior to processing such renewal of licences.

The Civil Aviation Regulations additionally also requires that all Aviation Training Organisations (ATO) undergo an annual certification audit where such institutions are required to be compliant with the CARs. This audit verifies whether the training Organisation complies with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Regulations. In addition to the annual audit carried out with each Aviation Training organisation, the Regulator conducts ad hoc or un-announced audits to ensure that operators comply with regulations at all times. These audits results in the ATOs being recertified.

The SACAA is ISO 9000 certified and through our Quality Assurance department all internal departments are audited for compliance with our own policies and procedures.

South Africa is cosignatory State to the Chicago Convention, and is therefore affiliated to ICAO. ICAO applies a Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) and audit States in accordance with their Universal Safety Oversight Programme (USOAP) which was performed in July 2007. As part of CMA ICAO performs follow-up audits referred to as ICAO Coordinated Validation Missions (ICVM) to ensure findings are addressed in compliance with SARPs.

Lastly, the Internal Audit department also conducts periodic audits of all SACAA processes including those of the Licensing department based on the organisation's risk assessment report.

(b) For all individual pilot licence applications a quality control system is implemented at the point of processing a licence before issuance and this process is therefore on-going.

Aviation Training Organisations are audited annually based on the Regulators Master Surveillance Plan. Each organisation is audited on the scheduled date.

ISO internal audits take place annually and the last audit for the Licensing department took place in November 2013 and the next audit is due in November 2014.

The last ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission took place from 24 - 30 July 2013.

The last Internal Audit of this area was in October 2011 where a full scale audit was undertaken and a follow up audit was conducted in October 2013.

(c) In the case of individual pilot licence applications, if a pilot is found not to be compliant with the regulations, their applications will be rejected until they satisfy all requirements.

Aviation Training Organisations are issued with an audit report which details their findings. Based on the nature and severity of their findings their licences are either not renewed until they close the major findings which have safety implications or they are given a reasonable period to close those findings after which their renewal certificate is then issued. The outcome for each institution therefore varies.

The ISO audit also produces an audit report for the Licensing department and in their last audit there were no findings related to the issuance of pilot licences.

The outcome of the ICAO Validation Mission relating to the Aviation Personnel Licences was assessed to be at a 94, 9% level of effective implementation as at the end of the final audit report in February 2014. South Africa is in the process of implementing a corrective action plan to address the remaining 5, 1%.

The outcome of the Internal Audit undertaken in 2011 resulted in 8 findings of which 4 of these findings were closed and the 4 outstanding findings will be closed with the implementation of the Enterprise Business System currently underway.

With regards to the instructor and Designated Flight Examiner assessments, any non-compliance gets rejected at the point of application

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 855

Mr S C Motau (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What consultation processes have been followed by Airports Company South Africa on the setting of new tariffs? NW943E

REPLY

The new tariffs that became effective on 1 April 2014 forms part of a Permission granted by the regulator in 2011. That Permission was granted for the period 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2015 (5 years or financial years 2011 to 2015). In preparation of the Permission Application submitted to the regulator for the 2011 to 2015 period, consultation with industry bodies was required in order to agree to the anticipated demand and the resultant capital expenditure programme. The consultation process took approximately three months and was conducted with the representative airline bodies, i.e. Airlines Association of Southern Africa – predominantly airlines from the South African region - and the Board of Airline Representative of South Africa representing international airlines.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 854

Mr M S F De Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a)(i) Which schools have a driver learning programme in place and (ii) since when has this programme been in place at each of these schools, (b)(i) how many persons have (aa) enrolled and (bb) successfully completed the programme and (ii) when did they successfully complete this programme? NW942E

REPLY

(a)

(i) The Program targeted the grades 11and 12 in High Schools and the selection criteria was to prioritized the rural Schools. It also targeted the final year students in Tertiary institutions

(ii) The Program kicked off in February 2012

(b)(i) (aa) (bb)

The following were number of the persons/learners, the learners/students that were enrolled and successfully trained and completed during the Pilot Program in the four targeted Provinces:

Eastern Cape Province:

University of Walter Sisulu

45 learner licence recipients, 20 driver licence;

Umtata FET College

45 learner licence recipients, 20 driver licence ;

King Sabata Dalindyebo Sec School

60 learner licence recipient, 20 driver licence ;

KwaZulu Natal Province:

University of Zululand

90 learner licence, 60 driver licence;

Secondary Schools from iLembe DM Nonhlevu Secondary and Ethekwini Metro, Grove End Sec School and Menzi High School) combined

60 learner licence

Mpumalanga

Nelspruit FET College:45 learner licence, 20 driver licence

Kanyamazane FET College: 45 learner licence, 20 driver licence

Lekazi Sec and Mthombo Sec Schools combined: 60 learner licence

North West Province:

Orbit FET College Rustenburg: 90 learner licence, 60 driver licence

Rustenburg District Sec Schools (Bafokeng, Thlabane and Greenville) combined:60 learner licence

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 853

Mr M S F De Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What deficiencies have been identified in the Shova Kalula Bicycle Project and (b) what is being done to rectify the deficiencies in each case? NW941E

REPLY

(a) The following are deficiencies that have been identified in the Shova Kalula Project:

(i) Financial support not sufficient for mass rollout of the project;

(ii) Poor prioritisation by provinces and municipalities;

(iii) Inadequate monitoring of the programme by provinces;

(iv) Lack of local manufacturing capacity for bicycles; and

(v) Bicycle maintenance / repair shops are not sustainable.

(b) Having considered the impacts of the Shova Kalula project, the Department will be putting necessary measures in place to ensure that the project to be aligned to the national priorities and action plans in terms of infrastructure programmes and public transport services. The alignment will ensure that there is an improving impact and sustainability of the project.

In order to make an impact, there is a need to increase the number of bicycles significantly. In this regard, the Department is working with provinces to develop NMT master plans which will guide the implementation of the Shova Kalula bicycles project in the short, medium and long term. This focused delivery plan shall concentrate on increasing the ridership in district municipalities to at least 100 bicycles to create job opportunities for bicycle maintenance shops and sustain small businesses. This will come with added advantages of attracting the requisite NMT infrastructure and associated social benefits of the programme.

In addition the NMT plans will be used to coordinate various funding and be aligned to municipal transport plans and projects. The department is facilitating the signing of MOU with the provinces and schools that benefit on the Shova Kalula bicycle project to participate in the monitoring of bicycles allocated to their learners.

Furthermore the Department will be exploring possibilities of entering into Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) with other role players including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and private sector that are currently involved in bicycling activities to meet socio-economic needs. This partnership shall strengthen the capacity to deliver and manage the whole project.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 852

Mr M S F De Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

With regard to the alleged pay for jobs scandal between Metrorail and Ses'khona People's Right Movement, (a)(i) what meetings have taken place between Metrorail and Ses'khona and (ii) what was the nature of such meetings respectively and (b)(i) what agreements have been reached between the two parties to date and (ii) what is the nature of these agreements in each case? NW940E

REPLY

a. (i) I am informed that no meetings has taken place between Metrorail and Ses'khona People's Right Movement (Ses'khona)

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 832

Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) How much of the Division of Revenue Act, Act 10 of 2014, funding was allocated to improve and/or repair roads in each province in the 2013-14 financial year and (b) what portion of the funds were not spent? NW919E

REPLY

With regards to the 2013/14 financial year, Act No 2 of 2013 made provision of R8,738 billion 775 which is split per province as tabled below in Table 2

Table 2 : 2013/14 Financial year : Budget vs Expenditure

(b) R8.276 billion was spent which amount to 95% of the 2013/14 PRMG allocation and R461,7million was not spent as indicated in Table 2 above.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 834
Mr C H H Hunsinger (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

What (a) is the current status of her department's chief financial officer (CFO) position, is the incumbent (i) acting or (ii) contracted and (b) are the (i) required qualifications and/or (ii) criteria for appointment to the abovementioned position? NW921E

REPLY

The CFO of the Department of Transport is appointed on a permanent basis, (i) He is therefore not acting(ii) He is not contracted (b) He qualifies in terms of criteria for appointment of CFO'S.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 807
Mr A McLoughlin (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(1) Whether (a) she, (6) 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) what is the breakdown of the amount spent by her department or any persons accompanying (a) her, (b) the Deputy Minister, (c) the Director-General or (d) any of her staff to attend the 2014 Soccer World Cup including (i) travel, (ii) accommodation, (iii) entertainment and (iv) any further costs? NW894E

REPLY

1. Neither of the (a) Minister, the (b) Deputy Minister, nor (c) the Acting Director-General and her staff (i) attended. (ii) accepted an invitation, (iii) received tickets to the 2014 Soccer World Cup in their official capacity.

The rest falls away

2. No funds were spent

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 778

Mr A McLoughlin (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

Whether she has been informed that the National Prosecuting Authority (NAP) has assigned prosecutors to investigate whether the conduct of some motorists no to pay-etolls constitutes an offence, if, so what (a) is the full extent and (b) are the further relevant details of the NPA's assignment of prosecutors in this regard? NW865E

REPLY

I, like the honourable member, is aware that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have assigned prosecutors to do their work related to the application of the law.

(a) This is a matter I will seek a briefing on from the relevant authority. However, the honourable member is aware the NPA prosecute in terms of the applicable legislation, which in this case would be Act No 7 of 1998.

(b) The NPA is an organ of Government that does not report to me and thus do not have any further details about their assignment.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 777
Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What programmes exist for school children to educate them about ii) transport, (ii) road safety and (iii) driving skills and (b) what (i) successes and (ii) problems have these programmes shown r experienced to date? NW864E

REPLY

(a) (i) Scholar Patrol -The programme is designed to assist with safer learner crossings to and from school by their peers at specific spots in the vicinity of the schools' premises under the supervision of an adult trained for that purpose. To this end many learners cross roads to and from school on a daily basis safer than they would do without assistance. This programme also serves to introduce learners to leadership roles as they operate these crossings, making decisions to open and close crossing points when they judge it safe lo do so. To date 1480 scholar patrols have been opened in collaboration with the provinces.

(ii) (iii) Formal road safety education in the Life Skills/Life Orientation subject- In this regard thirty-nine (39) topics from Grade R to Grade 12, are included in the school curriculum. These topics cover all the phases of the General Education and training Band as well as the school based Further Education and Training Band. In the Foundation (Grade R-3) and intermediate (Grade 4-6) Phases, the topics are direct while the Senior (Grade 7-9) and FET (Grade 10-12) phases, it has to be integrated into various subjects. To this end many learners were exposed to formal road safety education that forms part of the assessment for promotion from one grade to the next. This has been done since the roll-out of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) in 2011. The Department of Education's Curriculum Unit would see its curriculum implemented in the classroom and experienced by the learners in these programmes. The communities through their schools are equipped with knowledge; skills facilities for effective learning and teaching as well as enhanced safety whilst using the shared space known as roads. These serve as proof together we can do more. All we need is just to coordinate our efforts we will achieve more and the future looks bright.

▪ The Road Safety Schools Debates is a national programme which is coordinated by the RTMC and implemented by the nine provinces with success. This programme is directed at secondary 1 high school learners in grades 10 and 11 and is conducted in line with the World Schools Style of Debating adapted for the purposes of imparting road safety knowledge amongst peers. Learners are given motions related to road safety in advance so that they would undertake extensive research in preparation for the competition which takes the form of a prepared debate.

The following are some objectives of the project:

To empower learners with road safety knowledge as they have to undertake research on road safety topics.
- To enhance learners' public speaking and analytical thinking skills as they have to respond to points of information (POI) and rebutting the arguments advanced by their opponents.
- To encourage learners to work as individuals and as team members.
- To improve listening skills of learners especially in the rebuttal phase of the debate.

▪ Participatory Educational Techniques (P.E.T) - Participatory Educational Techniques is one of the programmes aimed at encouraging learners to identify road safety challenges in their community and being part of developing and implementing sustainable solutions that will positively contribute to safer road users and the achievement of the goal for the Decade of Action for Road Safety.

The impact of the programme is:-
- It improves participants' sense of responsibility whilst raising awareness by the relevant authorities of developmental issues affecting the community.
- It helps to instill the attitude and view that communities have the power to determine their own safety when they do things for themselves.
- It enhances the learner's public speaking, critical and analytical thinking skills as well as the engineering skills required to reconstruct scale models of their community.
- It empowers learners with road safety knowledge by undertaking research on road safety challenges affecting their communities.
- It hones the participating learners' presentation skills.

▪ Junior Traffic Training Centres (JTTCs) - This programme helps to teach and instill safer road conduct on the learners in a safer environment, simulating the actual road environment that learners will encounter when using the road to and from school. Road Safety topics in the curriculum which are taught in the classroom can be experienced in a simulated road traffic environment after which the learners are better equipped to deal with the reality of walking to school or from point A to B making the right choices to remain safe whilst using the road traffic environment. The programme also makes the work of the Life Orientation Educator more practical by linking theory to practice in a safer environment without endangering the lives of the learners.

(b) (i) Varying degrees of success have been achieved especially in the effort to get road safety to be taught in the classroom (Curriculum), in establishing safer facilities for learners to cross the road to and from school (Scholar Patrol); teaching and learning road safety in safer environment (Junior Traffic Training Centres); peer to peer learning (Road Safety Schools Debates) and community participation and sustainable community based solutions (Participatory Educational Techniques).

(b) iii) It should however be added that there are also varying degrees of challenges with each of these programmes such as:-
- Lack of understanding of the processes involved in the administration and running of the scholar patrol programme.
- The various models of the Junior Traffic Training Centres, some of which were built at community amenities with the aim of making them accessible to a broader community but without properly allocating the responsibility of marketing the facilities and maintaining the infrastructure.
- Local Authorities' buy-in with regard to implementing some of the ideas identified as solutions by the learners in the Participatory Educational Techniques programme needs to be worked on. As the programme is school based in terms of competing teams, proposed solutions identified by a team from one school may be a solution that is applicable to several schools in the vicinity, ensuring that the common solutions to common road safety problems are implemented within a community still requires to be worked upon.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 776

Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What public participation processes have taken place for the various bus rapid transit systems (BRT) implementation phases in various cities to date and (b) what public participation processes are planned in future for the BRT system in each city? NW863E

REPLY

(a) Each city that is in the advanced stage of planning and/or constructing and /or operating bus rapid transit and high quality bus system have engaged systematically and comprehensively in the relevant consultative processes, including consultation with the public on the project plans, engaging affected parties with regard to infrastructure design and construction impacts, conducting environmental assessments where required, requesting comment on contracting arrangements that are long term, engaging affected operators and their employees, engaging affected stakeholders such as business and community groups, groups representing people with special categories of need such as people with disabilities as well as schools, universities. Etc

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Tshwane and Rustenburg have conducted extensive public engagement programmes over several years starting in Johannesburg in 2008 and are continuing with these as work continues, for example in Khayalisha and Mitchell's Plain, as well as Alexandra, Orange Gove and Sandton as well as in Soshanguve, Pretoria North and Hatfield and Tlabane and the CBD of Rustenburg.

Public engagement has also included liaison with local communities with regard to hiring local employees during construction as well as during operations and also with regard to station location and naming for example.

(b) Currently Nelson Mandela Bay, Ekurhuleni, Ethekwini, Mangaung, Msunduzi, George and Polokwane are either completing planning or initiating construction or operations for Phase1. They have all engaged u initial consultative processes including community meetings, engaging affected operators etc. They all with follow the experience of Johannesburg and Cape Town in holding on-going public participation processes linked to the relevant stage of the project.

The Department monitors city processes with regard to public participation and also with regard to ensuring that users are continually consulted once services start operating.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 775

Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What was the tender reference number for the National Traffic Information System (eNaTis) contract that was issued to a certain company (name furnished) and (b) when was this tender issued? NW862E

REPLY

The Tender reference number is contract RT1194KA issued to Tasima Consortium. The Tasima consortium was composed of the prime contractor face Technologies (Arivial), Thuthukani Webcom.The tender was issued in December.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 774

Mr C D Matsepe (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) How are public parking tariffs set at each of the respective airports and (b) in respect of each airport, what criteria are used to set these tariffs? NW861E

REPLY

ACSA

(a) The parking tariffs are determined in a manner to achieve an investment return at a minimum equivalent to the ACSA weighted average cost of capital. Factors that influence the investment return and in-turn the parking tariff are the cost of construction, vacancy rates assumed in the early years after commissioning, periodic maintenance and general day to day expenditure including salaries, lights, security, IT systems etc

(b) Further, parking tariffs cannot be maintained at above market rates as the market has many competing products to migrate to including pick up services offered by off-airport operators, public transport, chauffeur drive and various taxi and shuttle services. Ultimately the price patrons are prepared to pay is determined by the location, duration and type of structure. ACSA offers a variety of parking products at all of its airport on the following basis:

· the structured parking closest to the terminal is priced higher than our remote parking , this provides total convenience to the passenger by utilizing scarce land otherwise available for commercial developments such as terminals, offices , hotels etc;

· the longer the parking duration the higher the fee, this is generally charged on a linear basis e.g. 1 day @R50 and 2 days @R100 etc;

· the parking structure also influences the parking tariff and under roof parking will always be more expensive than open parking;

ACSA also offers much cheaper parking options at OR Tambo at a remote site inclusive of a free complimentary bus service. The structured parking closer to the Terminal Building at OR Tambo can be pre-booked on our website at a 50% discount provided this is completed 5 days in advance

ACSA provide convenience such as pay stations accepting credit cards, the use of credit cards to enter and exit without paying at the pay station, bay detection lights showing available and filled bays which is visible from a distance and Licence Registration System that match the vehicle registration plate to the parking ticket on exit thereby eliminating theft of vehicles etc. Cars are extremely safe at the airport.

The year to year parking tariff increases do not exceed CPI and for many products no parking tariff increases have taken place. It is far more expensive for a party of two to use the Gautrain then use the most expensive parking product at OR Tambo for 24 hours.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 773

Mr C D Matsepe (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(a) What are the exact reasons and criteria that disabled persons should pay for e-tolls? NW859E

REPLY

(a) The criteria behind the user pays principle is that all users should pay for the use of the service. This may however be tempered, in so far as tolling is concerned, by the ability (in accordance with the requirements of the SANRAL Act) to exempt certain users from the obligation to pay toll. Qualifying public transport and emergency services have, in accordance with the requirements of the SANRAL Act, been exempt from the payment of toll on the GFIP toll roads. In addition, SANRAL has adopted a formal process to receive and consider representations regarding possible further exemptions from the payment of toll on the GFIP toll roads. SANRAL is currently considering representations regarding the exemption, from the payment of toll on the GFIP toll roads, of certain categories of users with disabilities.

Reply received: August 2014

QUESTION NO 758

Ms N W A Michael (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:

(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? NW845E

REPLY

Judgements against the Department

(a) (i) (aa) (2010-11) 2.