Question & Replies No 1026 to 1050

2009-09-08

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QUESTION 1050

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER [NO 14-2009]

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 4 SEPTEMBER 2009

1050. Mrs A Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform:

(1) Whether all land claims have been settled; if not, how many are (a)(i) under dispute in the Land Claims Court (LCC), (ii) under arbitration or mediation and (iii) awaiting an LCC (aa) hearing and (bb) judgment and (b) what is the timeframe for settling these claims;

(2) of the concluded sale agreements, how many are awaiting payment and (b) what are the dates on which these sale agreements were concluded?

THE MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM

(1) No.

(a)(i) 212.

(ii) None.

(iii)(aa) 210.

(bb) 2.

(b) The time frames are dependent on Court processes.

(2) 56.

(b) The sale agreements were concluded between July 2008 and May 2009.

THE MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM

(1) Preliminary investigations have indicated that the Suurvlakte Community was not removed as a result of past racially discriminatory laws or practices as required by the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No 22 of 1994). The Regional Land Claims Commission: Western Cape has embarked on its second and final round of research to determine the validity of this claim, which should be concluded by the end of September 2009.

(2) Yes, on condition that the claim is found to be valid and in compliance with the requirements of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No 22 of 1994). It is, however, not possible to set a specific date for land transfer.

QUESTION 1048

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER [NO 14-2009]

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 4 SEPTEMBER 2009

1048. Mrs A Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform:

(1) Whether beneficiaries on farms that were bought in terms of the Land Reform Programmes are informed of the stipulations of the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, Act 101 of 1998; if not, who will be held responsible in case fire destroys neighbouring farmland; if so,

(2) whether these stipulations are adhered to; if not, why not; if so, what measures are in place to ensure adherence to this?

THE MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM

(1) Yes.

(2) Yes. Once land is transferred, the responsibility lies with the land reform beneficiaries, and they are advised to work closely with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, to ensure adherence to the stipulations of the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No 101 of 1998).

QUESTION NO 1047

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 SEPTEMBER 2009

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14 - 2009)

Date reply submitted : 7 December 2009

Rev K R J Meshoe (ACDP) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether the SAPS have been instructed to assist young girls who escape from these forced marriages (ukuthwala) in laying charges of kidnapping and rape against their captors; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether perpetrators have been successfully prosecuted for the abuse and rape of children in this context of ukuthwala; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY:

(1) A National Instruction dealing with Sexual Offences has been issued (National Instruction 3 of 2008). The Instruction deals with the reporting and investigation of sexual offences, but does not specifically address the issue of forced marriages. The Eastern Cape Province reports that a number of meetings and Imbizos have been convened in the Province to advise young girls to lay charges of kidnapping and rape against their captors in the case of a forced marriage. In the Eastern Cape eleven (11) cases relating to forced marriage were reported in Mthontsasa and one (1) in Flagstaff. The other Provinces indicated that no cases relating to forced marriages have been reported.

(2) All the suspects in the cases reported in the Eastern Cape, as referred to above were arrested and those cases are now on the court roll, awaiting trial.

Reply to question 1047 approved by Minister

QUESTION NO 1046

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 SEPTEMBER 2009

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14 - 2009)

Date reply submitted : 7 October 2009

Mr D A Kganare (Cope) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether the SA Police Service is investigating a charge of corruption (details furnished) against a certain person (name and details furnished); if not, why not; if so,

(2) whether the investigation has been concluded; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will it be concluded; if so, what was the outcome of the investigation;

(3) whether the investigations against the said person by the Scorpions concerning the allegations of corruption involving certain municipalities (names furnished), have been concluded; if not, when will the investigations be concluded; if so, what was the outcome of the investigation in each case?

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REPLY:

(1) No

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is not investigating a charge of corruption against a certain person (name and details furnished). No such complaint was lodged with the SAPS.

(2) No

(a) A detailed forensic audit report is still to be concluded.

(b) In view of the volume of work to be done, it cannot at this stage be determined when the investigation will be concluded.

(3) The first case, with reference Welkom CAS 90/04/2005, was completed and submitted to the Directorate for Public Prosecutions for consideration, who then declined to prosecute anyone.

The second case, with reference Welkom CAS 82/04/2007, is with the Commercial Crime Unit for finalisation.

QUESTION 1045

DATE OF PUBLICATION: FRIDAY 04 SEPTEMBER 2009 [IQP No 14 -2009]

FIRST SESSION, FOURTH PARLIAMENT

National Assembly: Mr P J C Pretorius (DA) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

(1) What amount was spent on (a) car hire, (b) air travel and (c) accommodation by senior management of her department (i) in total and (ii) individually during the latest specified 12-month period for which information is available;

(2) what (a) category of car, (b) air travel class and (c) prescripts for hotel accommodation is each of these post levels allowed to use;

(3) whether there were any instances where the allowable (a) car hire, (b) air travel class or (c) prescripts for accommodation were exceeded or contravened; if so, what are the relevant details in each such case;

(4) whether any steps were taken against any official for abusing (a) car hire, (b) air travel or (c) accommodation facilities; if not, why are the relevant details in each such case? NW1235E

REPLY:

1.	(a) Car rental	(b) Air Travel	(c) Accommodation

(i) In total	R882 241.82	R6 454 461.93	R1 379 950.24
(ii) Individually:	R	R	R
Arendse CL	6 783.08	76 532.73	15 476.14
Baxter AP	7 175.61	249 342.02	14 154.47
Bopape B	6 187.18	48 983.08	4 089.04
Bouwer L	4 639.21	23 331.39	9 721.78
Danster RK	19 182.48	97 740.70	34 572.57
Dredge RD	3 846.08	22 892.84	2 986.34
Gabriel MJM	25 589.21	21 091.06	47 159.31
Galane S	14 356.12	86 589.69	35 115.92
Govuza ME	15 421.61	34 891.96	21 420.56
Hawes A	79 365.42	338 977.16	66 815.30
Henrico DK	1 089.16	36 031.59	11 758.31
Herselman MJ	2 772.13	16 869.56	15 125.74
Hlatshwayo M	27 967.76	319 274.32	91 333.32

	(a) Car rental	(b) Air Travel	(c) Accommodation
Jafta JB	6 025.00	108 254.72	16 931.95
Kgakatsi LB	9 284.23	63166.54	28 414.84
Kgobokoe J	15 975.80	196 528.94	26 515.37
Khonkwane TC	26 512.75	118 444.69	36 660.00
Mahlangu HJ	24 606.12	90 521.88	48 214.78
Maja M	15 575.67	58 223.39	39 326.84
Malatji S	5 633.79	109 052.24	44 927.30
Manamela L	-	3 556.04	8 910.61
Mankazana M	36 925.52	319 706.43	47 573.06
Matsei ME	7 985.21	37202.75	12 744.18
Miti I	4 321.25	32 321.94	14 782.36
Modisane BM	17 813.34	216 633.13	28 576.70
Moeng JK	11 624.25	69 878.58	32 419.37
Mogajane ME	49 776.83	224 091.44	96 172.59
Mohlabi S	5 821.90	29 928.17	19 880.25
Mokoena MR	8 591.29	24 176.21	14 653.41
Molatlhegi BG	9 607.13	60 125.12	6 895.33
Molotsi PM	1 791.34	27 423.40	7 696.00
Mononela M	4 447.06	27 853.35	9 054.57
Morokolo ME	8 280.87	413 481.34	28 363.95
Msomi BD	33 091.41	130 737.60	35 268.44
Nagiah K	4 823.79	46 491.59	6 214.79
Nduli N	104 417.33	558 253.44	68 461.93
Ntombela S	10 780.94	7 631.63	17 203.76
Ntshabele BR	2 422.09	66 329.52	28 026.64
Rademeyer E	2 565.59	168 756.86	22 159.32
Ramashala TC	8 152.88	134 672.63	32 982.50
Ramasodi RM	10 063.04	201367.14	11 482.47
Reddy R	17 518.77	26 792.86	34 861.10
Sehoole PT	27 421.36	211 269.08	34 377.54
Seleke MR	6 850.66	141 113.56	15 259.10
Silangwe E	-	5 060.88	932.65
Swart A	8 520.68	78 454.67	13 924.72
Titi V	76 894.91	198 314.34	45 345.85
Tladi J	3 480.39	15 690.94	10 718.89
Van Coller AT	4 694.87	17 545.00	12 225.74
Van Renen E	4 002.43	96 967.36	4 121.48
Venter JB	26 555.59	236 779.22	15 439.89
Visser M	1 046.14	47 784.89	3 115.36
Vutula NZG	43 964.55	461 330.32	29 385.84

2. (a) 1600 cc

(b) Salary level 13: Economy class

Salary level 14 and above: Business class

3. (a) No

(b) No

(c) Yes. In cases where the maximum limit was exceeded it was done in all cases with the written approval of such an official's supervisor. In these cases accommodation was not available within the maximum limit. There were no cases of contravention of the said limits.

4. (a) No

(b) No

QUESTION 1041

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER [NO 14-2009]

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 4 SEPTEMBER 2009

1041. Ms P de Lille (ID) to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform:

(1) Why has the Rheenendal land claim (details furnished) not been settled after 11 years;

(2) whether this land claim will be settled; if not, why not; if so, when?

THE MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM

QUESTION NO 1040

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 SEPTEMBER 2009

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14 - 2009)

Date reply submitted : 7 October 2009

Mr S J Njikelana (ANC) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) How many arrested juveniles were released into the custody of their parents during the period 1 January 2007 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;

(2) whether the SA Police Service collaborated with the Department of Social Development in this regard; if not, why not; if so, how?

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REPLY:

(1) The term Ajuveniles@ is no longer used in the South African policy and legislation that applies to children in the criminal justice system. A person under the age of 18 is defined as a child and over 18 as an adult.

The SAPS can, following arrest and prior to a first appearance in court, and if the circumstances as provided for in the relevant National Instructions and orders allow it, release a child in the care of his/her parents or guardian, with summons to appear in court. Information in this regard is recorded in the case docket with a copy of the relevant summons to appear in court. This information is, however, not available on a central electronic database. In order to provide the information requested every police station will have to manually check its registers and dockets involving child offenders. This information will also have to be verified for correctness and completeness. This process represents a significant administrative burden that may impact on SAPS service delivery.

The release of a child into the care of his/her parents or guardian following a court appearance is based on the decision of the Court and is documented by court officials. This information should be obtained from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.

As part of the process to improve the information management and integration of information and information systems in the Criminal Justice system, and also to improve the inter-sectoral monitoring of the child justice system, specific improvements to information systems is currently under development that will, in future, allow more complete information to be provided.

SAPS policies and instructions require that detention of a child in police custody is only done as a last resort when there are compelling reasons for the detention of the child and no other facilities for children are available. As far as possible, children are released into the care of their parents or guardians with a summons to appear in court.

(2) The South African Police Service is represented on the Inter-sectoral Steering Committee for Child Justice (ISCCJ) at a national level and also on the corresponding co-ordinating structures at provincial level which are established in accordance with the AInterim National Protocol for the Management of Children Awaiting Trial@.

The Inter-sectoral Committee enhances departmental collaboration in regard to the following:

$ effective inter-sectoral management of children who are charged with offences and who may need to be placed in alternative care.

$ appropriate placement of children in conflict with the law based on individual assessment.

$ correct utilization of alternative care.

$ the monitoring of children within the Child Justice System.

The South African Police Service must, when a child is arrested:

$ notify parents or guardians about the arrest of a child.

$ notify the parents about the time, place and date of court.

$ consider the release of the child in custody of the parents, or person in who=s custody he/she is.

$ ensure that the child is assessed by a probation officer as soon as possible.

In collaboration with the Department of Social Development, SAPS has communicated the availability of probation services at local level to Provinces and Police stations, to ensure that children arrested are assessed within in the required time frames. This information includes the relevant names and contact details of probation officers, venues where children can be assessed and probation services that are available.

In terms of the AInterim National Protocol for the Management of Children Awaiting Trial@ the probation officer must, prior to appearance in court, hand over the assessment of a child in conflict with the law to the prosecutor, with recommendations in respect of suitable placement, including release in custody of parents or placement in secure care facilities.

Information regarding children in the Criminal Justice System is discussed on a monthly basis during ISCCJ meetings at National and Provincial levels. As part of this monthly meeting, services rendered to children are assessed and challenges identified. This includes challenges in regard to the availability of probation officers and facilities for detention of children and allows for Provincial Management to address problems immediately and for National Management to be informed to assist and intervene where necessary.

QUESTION NO 1039

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 SEPTEMBER 2009

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14 - 2009)

Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether the executive director of the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) has submitted a written report to him on the activities of the directorate for the 2008-09 financial year in terms of section 54 of the South African Police Service Act, Act 68 of 1995; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, when?

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REPLY:

Yes, 07 September 2009.

QUESTION NO 1038

(Internal Question Paper No XXX - 2009)

Ms H N Ndude (Cope) to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:

Whether he has been informed of the concerns of environmentalists with regard to the impact of municipal pollution and sewer spillages on our natural resources; if so, what steps has he taken to ring fence intergovernmental grants for maintaining and extending municipal infrastructure?

ANSWER / REPL Y

Yes, both the Ministry and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs are informed of the concerns of environmentalists with regard to the impact of municipal pollution and sewer spillages on our natural resources.

In fact, the Department has already undertaken a national audit of bulk water and sanitation in the country together with Department of Water and Environmental Affairs in Limpopo Province. This study has assessed, inter alia, the maintenance needs for this bulk infrastructure.

At present there are no ring-fenced intergovernmental grants for maintenance. However, the Department is finalizing its local government assessment to inform a turn around strategy that will include amongst other things, a review of the fiscal environment impacting on municipalities including infrastructure maintenance.

Currently, municipalities have access to the local government equitable share and own revenue for infrastructure maintenance. The Department has also mobilized numerous support initiatives to assist municipalities with infrastructure management.

With regard to infrastructure extension, national government is contributing through the following intergovernmental grants:

Municipal Infrastructure Grant which is managed by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs;

Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant which is managed by Department of Water and Environmental Affairs;

Neighbourhood Development Partnership Grant which is managed by the National Treasury; and

Integrated National Electrification Programme Grant which is managed by the Department of Energy.

QUESTION NO 1037
(Internal Question Paper No - 2009)
Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:

How many municipalities did not get their valuation rolls done by 31 July 2009 in order to implement the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, Act 6 of 2004?

ORAL REPLY

Based on the information provided by the provincial departments responsible for local government, as at 29 May 2009, there were seventeen (17) municipalities that would not successfully implement the Act on 1 July 2009 due to the fact that they did not appropriately compile new valuation rolls in terms of the Act. Of these, twelve (12) municipalities had previously levied rates in terms of old provincial ordinances. Five (5) municipalities had never rated before.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION NO 1036

(Internal Question Paper No XXX - 2009)

Mr J H van der Merwe (lFP) to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:

(a) How many strikes caused by an alleged lack of service delivery took place during the period 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) what were the demands made during each strike and (c) what was the estimated loss suffered by the State during this period?

REPLY / ANSWER

To our knowledge a strike will refer to workers protesting for particular demands. This being our interpretation, we haven't yet received a reported case about workers striking because their municipality is not providing services or because of alleged lack of service delivery.

We however, have established the task team inclusive of the two main municipal unions launched on the 5th of August 2009 referred to as Ministerial Strategic Team. The MST comprise of South African Municipal Workers Union ["SAMWU], Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union ["IMATU"], SALGA, National Treasury [NT], Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Department of Public Services & Administration [DPSA].

The Strategic Team is guided by the terms of reference that essentially call for:

conducting impact assessment of the global economic meltdown on the viability of the Municipalities;
investigation of the genesis of the current service delivery challenges;
assisting the stakeholders to develop the turnaround strategy in the local government;
enhancement of the relationship between SALGA and organised labour both nationally and provincially; and
Undertaking the comparative assessment of the wage gap between the highest paid employee and lowest salaried worker in Municipalities.

QUESTION NO 1034

DATE REPLY SUBMITTED: THURSDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2009

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: FRIDAY, 28 AUGUST 2009 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 – 2009)

Mr P D Poho (Cope) asked the Minister of Transport:

(1) (a) Why is it necessary for the SA National Roads Agency Ltd (Sanral) to market itself via media advertisements and (b) what is the planned duration of the campaign;

(2) whether an advertising agency or consultant was used for the creation and placement of the advertisements; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the (a) name of the advertising agency or consultancy, (b) budget for (i) the campaign for advertising agents and (ii) consultants' fees and (c) cost of (i) media space and (ii) airtime on electronic media;

(3) whether there are any measurable expected outcomes for the campaign; if not, why was such expenditure incurred in the current economic circumstances; if so, what are the measurable outcomes?

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REPLY:

The Minister of Transport:

(1) (a) The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is responsible for the operations and maintenance of more than 16 000 kilometres of national roads. It obtains its funding through two main sources, namely grants from National Treasury which are used to fund the non-toll roads and raises funds from the capital and money markets for toll roads. SANRAL's core business focus is on non-toll and toll roads.

As the Honourable Member is aware, each sphere of Government is responsible for a portion of the vast network of roads in South Africa. Therefore, it would be appreciated that it is necessary to create public awareness of SANRAL and its mandate, because recent research undertaken has shown that the majority of South Africans are unaware of SANRAL and its mandate. Also to inform the public of road closures, et cetera.

The following objectives were identified as vital steps in the journey towards the awareness campaign:-

Public Awareness

ü Create broad-based positive awareness of the value of roads as a national asset.

ü Share SANRAL's vision to meet the needs of a developing country and growing economy.

Educate and inform

ü Educate the nation on the need to alternative sources of funding roads and reducing the dependence on the fiscus.

ü Keep the public informed about toll road developments, specifically Electronic Toll collection, new projects and public transport alternatives.

Project Specific Information

ü Advertisements that have to comply with legislative requirements, e.g. advertisements for environmental impact assessments, et cetera.

ü Disruptions to traffic flow.

(b) The planned duration of the campaign is three years.

This is divided into three phases, namely:-

Public Awareness

April 2009 – August 2009: Create awareness of roads as a national asset to shift public thinking.

Educate and Inform

September 2009 – January 2010: Education initiatives aimed at creating an understanding of the national road network in terms of both toll and non-toll roads.

Toll Activation

February 2010 – May 2010: Project specific information aimed at 2010.

August 2010 – March 2011: Project specific awareness and education campaign aimed at Gauteng users for the GFIP Open Road Tolling.

Evaluate and Revise

May 2010 – September 2010: Revise information and evaluate going forward.

(2) (a) The name of the advertising agency is TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris

(b) (i) The budget for media and production is R33 million. However, it must be borne in mind that SANRAL can adjust this budget as necessary.

(b) (ii)

Agency resource budget as per financial years

The following amount is budgeted for each year in rand, excluding VAT:-

Year one Year two Year three

2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011

R7 933 920.00 R7 146 381.00 R6 411 021.00

Print/press, including public announcements in respect of road closures, tenders, EIA and intent to toll ads. With regard to public relations in support of the marketing and advertising campaign, the return on investment (added valued not paid for) was approximately R4 489 602.15

Electronic media (radio), including road safety notices and traffic sponsorships
(actual + planned) amounts to R8 567 337.00. With regard to radio, the advertising agency negotiated an additional R1 million worth of airtime as added value (not paid for).

(3) A qualitative and quantitative research was conducted prior to the commencement of the campaign to establish benchmarks as follows to be tracked post-launch:-

Ø Public awareness of the economic value of national roads, both non-toll and toll roads.

Ø Awareness of SANRAL.

Ø Public response/acceptance of Electronic Tolling, specifically open road tolling.

In anticipation of open road tolling going live in 2011, the intensive account registration drive will be launched in 2010. Registered account holders will become a key measurable outcome, in addition to those items listed above. This campaign has been planned and budgeted for. However, there is sufficient flexibility in the budget in order for SANRAL to adjust its spending should the need arise.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION NO. 1032

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 AUGUST 2009

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 12)

Dr H M Dandala (Cope) to ask the Minister of Health:

Whether any hospitals in the Free State, Eastern Cape or Northern Cape experienced a shortage of medicines in the past eight months; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how many days did each of these hospitals endure without such supplies?

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REPLY:

EASTERN CAPE:

Shortages of medicines were experienced at times by some hospitals in the Eastern Cape due to drug supply problems.

FREE STATE:

Free State facilities keep between 600 and 2000 medicine items each, depending on the type of services rendered at facility level of care. The out of stock situation varies from facility to facility, item to item and day to day depending on a number of factors.

Free State started experiencing medicine shortages in September 2008 due to financial constraints. During February funds were made available to procure medicines and permission was obtained to distribute stock available in the Medical Depot to the facilities and costs thereof to be carried over to the following financial year.

The period of time a facility was out of stock of a specific item can be estimated at anything between 30 and 60 days depending on the item.

NORTHERN CAPE:

No critical shortages were experienced. Where a hospital had experienced specific medicine shortages, contingency plans were put in place and service delivery was not compromised.

Whenever medicine shortages are reported to the National Department of Health it is investigated and where possible resolved.

END.

QUESTION NO. 1028

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 August 2009

Mr N J J van R Koornhof (Cope) to ask the Minister of Tourism:

(1) Whether he has been informed that Cape Town and the Kruger National Park (KNP) which are two of the most visited tourist destinations in the country only have one direct flight available between these two destinations; if so,

(2) whether he will take the necessary steps to increase the number of direct flights from Cape Town to the central and northern regions of the KNP; if not, why not; if so, what steps?

MR N J J VAN R KOORNHOF (COPE) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENT

HANSARD

PAPERS OFFICE

PRESS 1028. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:

(1) Yes, in actual fact South African Air link operates one (1) flight per day for seven days per week between Cape Town and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA).

(2) The Mpumalanga Provincial Tourism Authority has held discussions with other low cost airlines such as Comair, Inter link to increase the number of airlines operating between Mpumalanga and other hubs within the country so as to increase the capacity during 2010 and beyond and be able to deal with the demand. The Department is also working in partnership with other relevant stakeholders which include South African Airways to review the domestic airlift strategy.

QUESTION NO: 1026

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 August 2009

QUESTION PAPER NO: 12

DATE OF REPLY: 3 September 2009

Ms MN Magazi (ANC) to ask the Minister of Communications:

Whether there has been any progress with regard to filling the vacant posts at senior management level including that of director-general in his department; if not, why not; if so, what progress?

REPLY:

Yes, the position of Director-General has been approved by Cabinet on 26 August 2009 and the recommended candidate will assume duty on 3 September 2009.

The progress with regard to the filling of vacant posts at senior management level, is as follows:

1. The Chief Director: Internal Audit and the Media Liaison Officer (Director) positions have been filled.

2. Fifty seven (57) Senior Management positions are currently vacant of which only twenty four (24) have been prioritized and budgeted for. Of these 24 vacant posts, the following four (4) have been interviewed:

-Chief Director: Planning and Co-ordination

-Director Internal Audit

-Director: Facilities and Security Management

-Director: Accounting and Budgeting.

3. The remaining twenty (20) of the 24 vacant posts, have been advertised.

4. The filling of all positions will be finalised as soon the new Director-General assumes duty.

2009-09-08

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