ATC230504:Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport on Budget Vote 40: Transport and the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan 2023-24 of the Department of Transport, Dated 2 May 2023

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Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport on Budget Vote 40: Transport and the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan 2023-24 of the Department of Transport, Dated 2 May 2023

The Portfolio Committee of Transport, having considered the revised Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plans and Budget (Vote 40: Transport) of the Department of Transport, reports as follows:

1. INTRODUCTION

The Portfolio Committee on Transport (“the Committee”) considered the 2023/24 budget of the Department of Transport (“the Department” or “DoT”) on 18 April 2023. In preparation for this report, the Committee was briefed on the revised Strategic Plan (2020-2025), 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan (APP) and 2023/24 Budget Allocations of the Department.

The Committee further hereto engaged with the South African National Rail Agency Limited (SANRAL) on its 2023/24 APP and budget. The Committee could not engage with all of the Department’s entities prior to compiling this report due to limited meeting time before the scheduled Budget Vote Debate of the Department, however, it had received the Strategic/Corporate Plans and APPs from most of the entities of the Department, except the APPs/Corporate Plans of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and the Road Accident Fund (RAF) at the time of the consideration of the APP and Budget of the Department.

This report provides an overview of the 2023/24 budget and APP of the Department. It concludes by capturing the observations and recommendations made by the Committee in this regard.

The report on the budget of the Department is based on information accessed through:

The 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA);
The Department’s APP for 2022/23 and 2023/24 and its Budget Allocation outlined in the Budget Review for 2023/24; and
The National Development Plan (NDP).

2. MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, identifies the legislative responsibilities of different levels of Government pertaining to airports, roads, traffic management and public transport. At a policy level, the National White Paper on Transport, 1996, defines the infrastructure and operations of rail, pipelines, roads, airports, ports and the intermodal operations of public transport and freight. To this effect, the function of transport, in its entire value chain, is legislated and executed at the three spheres of Government (national, provincial and local (municipal).

To ensure integrated planning and coordination between the three spheres of Government, the South African Inter-Governmental Relations Framework Act (No. 13 of 2005) emphasises that they are distinctive, interdependent and interrelated. They are thus autonomous. Notwithstanding their autonomy, the three spheres must plan together for the utilisation of scarce resources, as well as to ensure the achievement of Government priorities.

At a national level, the Department is responsible for the formulation of legislation and policies for all transport sub-sectors. The Department is therefore entrusted with:[1]

Conducting sector research;
Formulating legislation and policies to set the strategic direction of sub-sectors;
Assigning responsibilities to public entities and other spheres of Government;
Regulating through setting norms and standards; and
Monitoring implementation.

The implementation of transport functions takes place through public entities that have been established to enhance implementation and support service delivery. Each entity has a specific delivery mandate, as specified in its founding legislation. The Department is tasked with the oversight of the regulation and delivery of transport through these entities.

The other leg of the implementation of transport functions lies with provinces. In this regard, the Department has concurrent functions of public transport and transport regulation with provinces. Public transport is a concurrent schedule 4A function between national and provincial spheres, and provincial roads and traffic are an exclusive schedule 5A provincial function. To ensure that there is uniformity in planning and reporting towards the achievement of Government and/or sector priorities, the Department needs to coordinate the development and implementation of standardised/customised indicators. These indicators, developed in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, must reflect key applicable deliverables of the sector plan and/or the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF).

Once developed, accounting officers of relevant provincial departments that are responsible for the implementation of these indicators must then approve such prior to their inclusion in their respective Strategic Plans (SPs) and APPs. Provinces would then gazette and report on standardised indicators on a quarterly and annual basis, with the National Department playing an oversight role over provinces. This is intended to ensure that standardised indicators respond to the legislative and policy direction of the sector.

Commencing from the 2022/23 financial year, customised indicators for the transport sector had been finalised and were to be implemented by all provinces. As part of oversight, the Department should receive reports from provinces on a quarterly basis. Customised indicators were approved for implementation for the 2022/23 – 2024/25, in line with the performance period of the Strategic Plan.[2]

At a local (municipal) level, coordination and integration takes place through the development of integrated transport plans, which are facilitated through municipalities’ integrated development planning (IDP) processes. Municipal transport is a concurrent schedule 4B function falling in the local government sphere. Municipal roads, traffic and parking are exclusive 5B municipal functions.

2.1 organisational structure of the department

In an endeavour to discharge its mandate effectively and efficiently, the Department is structured as follows:[3]

Programme 1: Administration;
Programme 2: Integrated Transport Planning;
Programme 3: Rail Transport;
Programme 4: Road Transport;
Programme 5: Civil Aviation Transport;
Programme 6: Maritime Transport; and
Programme 7: Public Transport.

The Department’s organisational structure was approved in September 2011, and it was implemented from November 2011.[4] The structure comprises four transport modes (rail, road, civil aviation and maritime transport), as well as public transport and integrated transport planning. Support functions, particularly in the Office of the Director-General (DG), Office of the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) fall under the Administration programme.

2.2 strategic outcomes oriented goals of the department

The Department has identified the following eight (8) areas that it will continue to prioritise in 2023/24, in response to the MTSF (2019 – 2024):[5]

Safety (and security) as an enabler of service delivery;
Public transport that enables social emancipation and an economy that works;
Infrastructure build that stimulates economic growth and job creation;
Building a maritime nation, elevating the oceans economy;
Accelerating transformation towards greater economic participation;
Innovation that advances efficiencies and supports a continuous improvement model;
Environmental protection – Recovering and maintaining a healthy natural environment; and
Governance – Greater efficiency, effectiveness and accountability.

The Strategic Plan and the accompanying APP of the Department are aligned with the MTSF, and also articulate the long-term vision of the NDP 2030. To that effect, the table below shows a schematic illustration of the alignment between the MTSF pillars, apex priorities of the 6th Administration and the strategic focus areas of the Department:[6]

Table 1: Alignment between the MTSF Pillars, Apex Priorities of the 6th Administration and the Strategic Focus Areas of the Department

MTSF Pillars	Apex Priorities	Department’s Strategic Focus Areas
Achieving a more capable State	Priority 1: A capable, ethical and developmental State	Governance – Greater efficiency, effectiveness and accountability
	Priority 6: Social cohesion and community safety	Safety (and security) as an enabler of service delivery
	Priority 7: A better Africa and the world	Building a maritime nation, elevating the oceans economy
	Priority 7: A better Africa and the world	Environmental protection – Recovering and maintaining healthy natural environment
Driving a strong and inclusive economy	Priority 2: Economic transformation and job creation Priority 5: Spatial integration, human settlements and local government	Infrastructure build that stimulates economic growth and job creation Building a maritime nation that, elevating the oceans economy Accelerating transformation towards greater economic participation
Driving a strong and inclusive economy		Public transport that enables social emancipation and an economy that works
Building and strengthening capabilities of South Africans	Priority 1: A Capable, ethical and developmental state	Governance – Greater efficiency, effectiveness and accountability
	Priority 3: Education, skills and health	Improved efficiency and effectiveness of support services

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

2.3 PROGRAMME AND SUB-PROGRAMME PLANS (ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY TARGETS)

2.3.1Programme 1: Administration

The Administration programme provides leadership, strategic management and administrative support to the Department. It achieves this through continuous refinement of organisational strategy and structure, in line with appropriate legislation and best practice.

For 2023/24, the planned annual and quarterly targets in the Administration programme are the following:[7]

Sub-Programme: DG Administration

Table 2: Sub-Programme: DG Administration: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Functional, efficient and integrated government
Percentage implementation of the stakeholder plan	100% implementation of the stakeholder plan	-	-	-	Annual status report on the implementation of the stakeholder plan 100% implementation
Percentage responses to parliamentary questions within stipulated timelines	100% responses to parliamentary questions	-	Bi-Annual Report on the status of responses to parliamentary questions 100% responses within stipulated timelines	-	Annual Report on the status of responses to parliamentary questions 100% responses within stipulated timelines

Output Indicator

Annual Target

Quarter 1

Quarter 2

Quarter 3

Quarter 4

Functional, efficient and integrated government

Percentage implementation of the stakeholder plan

100% implementation of the stakeholder plan

Annual status report on the implementation of the stakeholder plan

100% implementation

Percentage responses to parliamentary questions within stipulated timelines

100% responses to parliamentary questions

Bi-Annual Report on the status of responses to parliamentary questions

100% responses within stipulated timelines

Annual Report on the status of responses to parliamentary questions

100% responses within stipulated timelines

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Table 3: Sub-Programme: Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Functional, efficient and integrated government
Revised DoT gender-responsive Strategic Plan approved by Executive Authority	Approved Revised DoT gender-responsive Strategic Plan (2020-2025) implemented	-	-	-	Progress Report on the implementation of the Revised DoT gender-responsive Strategic Plan (2020- 2025)
DoT gender-responsive Annual Performance Plan approved by Executive Authority	DoT gender-responsive Annual Performance Plan (APP) (2024/25) approved	-	-	Draft APP 2024/25 submitted to the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME)	Approved DoT gender-responsive APP 2024/25 submitted to Parliament for tabling
DoT gender-responsive Annual Report approved by Executive Authority	DoT gender-responsive Annual Report (2022/23) tabled in Parliament	Draft DoT gender-responsive Annual Report (2022/23) submitted to the Office of the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA)	Approved DoT gender-responsive Annual Report (2022/23) submitted to Parliament for tabling	-	-

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Chief Audit Executive (CAE)

Table 4: Sub-Programme: CAE: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Functional, efficient and integrated government
Percentage resolution of reported incidents of corruption	95% resolution of reported incidents of corruption	-	Bi-Annual Report on the status of reported incidents of corruption in the DoT	-	Annual Report on the status of reported incidents of corruption in the DoT

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Human Resource Management and Development

Table 5: Sub-Programme: Human Resource Management and Development: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Functional, efficient and integrated government
Number of vacant positions filled	90 posts filled	25 posts filled	25 posts filled	20 posts filled	20 posts filled
Ethics committees established and operationalised	Operations of departmental ethics committees monitored	-	Bi-Annual Report on the operations of ethics committee in the Department	-	Annual Report on the operations of ethics committee in the Department
% of employees trained, in line with the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP)	30% of employees trained	5% of employees exposed to skills-based training, as per the WSP	15% of employees exposed to skills-based training, as per the WSP	25% of employees exposed to skills-based training, as per the WSP	30% of employees exposed to skills-based training, as per the WSP
Number of bursaries managed	160 bursaries managed	- (First semester advertisement of bursaries issued)	Bi-Annual Report on the status of existing bursaries	- (Second semester advertisement of bursaries issued)	Annual Report on the status of existing bursaries
Implementation of the internship programme	Annual status report on the implementation of the internship programme 50 interns employed and placed	Appointment and placement of interns completed 50 interns employed and placed	Quarterly Status Report on the Implementation of Internship Programme	Quarterly Status Report on the Implementation of Internship Programme	Annual Status Report on the implementation of the Internship Programme

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Budgeting and Compliance

Table 6: Sub-Programme: Budgeting and Compliance: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Functional, efficient and integrated government
Percentage implementation of action plans to address audit finding	100% implementation of action plans to address audit finding	-	-	Action plans to address audit findings raised by the AGSA for the 2022/23 financial year developed	Annual Report on the implementation of action plans to address audit findings raised by the AGSA for the 2022/23 financial year
Percentage reduction in cases of fruitless and wasteful expenditure	100% reduction (elimination) of cases of fruitless and wasteful expenditure	-	Bi-Annual Report on fruitless and wasteful expenditure in the Department	-	Annual Report on fruitless and wasteful expenditure in the Department
Percentage reduction in cases of irregular expenditure	75% reduction of cases of irregular expenditure	-	Bi-Annual Report on irregular expenditure in the Department	-	Annual Report on fruitless and wasteful expenditure in the Department
Percentage reduction of cases of unauthorised expenditure	100% reduction (elimination) of cases of unauthorised expenditure	-	Bi-Annual Report on unauthorised expenditure in the Department	-	Annual Report on unauthorised expenditure in the Department

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Financial Administration and Supply Chain Management

Table 7: Sub-Programme: Financial Administration and Supply Chain Management: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Functional, efficient and integrated government
Percentage compliance to 30-day payment requirement	100% compliance to 30-day payment requirement	-	Bi-Annual Report on compliance to the 30-day payment requirement	-	Annual Report on compliance to the 30-day payment requirement

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

2.3.2 Programme 2: Integrated Transport Planning

The Integrated Transport Planning programme seeks to integrate and harmonise key transport sector strategic interventions through continuous development and refining of macro-transport sector policies, strategies and legislation; coordination of development of sector related policies, coordination of sector research activities; coordination of regional and inter-sphere relations; facilitation of sector transformation; and provision of sector economic modelling and analysis.

For the 2023/24 financial year, the Department has set itself the following annual and quarterly targets in the Integrated Transport Planning programme:[8]

Sub-Programme: Research and Innovation

Table 8: Sub-Programme: Research and Innovation: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Pollution
Transport Sector Just Transition Plan approved by Cabinet	Draft Transport Sector Just Transition Plan developed	Concept Note on the Transport Sector Just Transition Plan conducted	Gap Analysis on the Transport Sector Just Transition Plan conducted	Inception Report for the development of the Transport Sector Just Transition Plan developed	Draft Transport Sector Just Transition Plan developed
Implementation of the Carbon Emission Transition monitored	Framework for Electrical Vehicle Regulation published Public awareness campaigns conducted on approved Framework for Electric Vehicles (EV) Regulations	Public awareness campaigns conducted on the Framework for Electrical Vehicles (EVs) Regulations - (Three (03) provinces)	Public awareness campaigns conducted on the Framework for Electrical Vehicles (EVs) Regulations - (Three (03) provinces)	Public awareness campaigns conducted on the Framework for Electrical Vehicles (EVs) Regulations - (Three (03) provinces)	Report on public awareness on the Framework for Electric Vehicles (EV) Regulations developed

Output Indicator

Annual Target

Quarter 1

Quarter 2

Quarter 3

Quarter 4

Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Pollution

Transport Sector Just Transition Plan approved by Cabinet

Draft Transport Sector Just Transition Plan developed

Concept Note on the Transport Sector Just Transition Plan conducted

Gap Analysis on the Transport Sector Just Transition Plan conducted

Inception Report for the development of the Transport Sector Just Transition Plan developed

Draft Transport Sector Just Transition Plan developed

Implementation of the Carbon Emission Transition monitored

Framework for Electrical Vehicle Regulation published

Public awareness campaigns conducted on approved Framework for Electric Vehicles (EV) Regulations

Public awareness campaigns conducted on the Framework for Electrical Vehicles (EVs) Regulations - (Three (03) provinces)

Report on public awareness on the Framework for Electric Vehicles (EV) Regulations developed

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Modelling and Economic Analysis

Table 9: Sub-Programme: Modelling and Economic Analysis: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Competitive and Accessible Markets
Economic Regulation of Transport (ERT) Bill approved by Parliament	Transport Economic Regulator (TER) established	- (NCOP Process)	- (NCOP Process)	- (NCOP Process) Economic Regulation of Transport (ERT) Bill approved by the NCOP	- (NCOP Process) Transport Economic Regulator established[9]
Regulations of the Transport Economic Regulator (TER) Act developed	Draft Regulations of the Transport Economic Regulator (TER) Act developed	Draft Regulations of the Transport Economic Regulator (TER) Act finalised	-	Regulations of the Transport Economic Regulator (TER) Act approved

Output Indicator

Annual Target

Quarter 1

Quarter 2

Quarter 3

Quarter 4

Competitive and Accessible Markets

Economic Regulation of Transport (ERT) Bill approved by Parliament

Transport Economic Regulator (TER) established

- (NCOP Process)

- (NCOP Process)

- (NCOP Process)

Economic Regulation of Transport (ERT) Bill approved by the NCOP

- (NCOP Process)

Transport Economic Regulator established[9]

Regulations of the Transport Economic Regulator (TER) Act developed

Draft Regulations of the Transport Economic Regulator (TER) Act developed

Draft Regulations of the Transport Economic Regulator (TER) Act finalised

Regulations of the Transport Economic Regulator (TER) Act approved

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

4.2.3 Sub-Programme: Regional Integration

Table 10: Sub-Programme: Regional Integration: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Competitive and Accessible Markets
Regional Integration Strategy approved by Cabinet	Regional Integration Strategy approved by Cabinet	Regional Integration Strategy submitted to Cabinet	(Cabinet Processes)	(Cabinet Processes)	(Cabinet Processes – Regional Integration Strategy approved by Cabinet)

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Freight Logistics

Table 11: Sub-Programme: Freight Logistics: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Competitive and Accessible Markets
Freight Migration Plan (Road to Rail) developed	Freight Migration Plan (Road to Rail) finalised Annual Status Report on the migration of 10% of freight from road to rail	Freight Migration Information Hub established to conduct gap analysis	Intervention Analysis Report to guide Implementation Plan developed	Freight Migration Plan (Road to Rail) approved	Annual Status Report on the migration of freight from road to rail developed

Output Indicator

Annual Target

Quarter 1

Quarter 2

Quarter 3

Quarter 4

Competitive and Accessible Markets

Freight Migration Plan (Road to Rail) developed

Freight Migration Plan (Road to Rail) finalised

Annual Status Report on the migration of 10% of freight from road to rail

Freight Migration Information Hub established to conduct gap analysis

Intervention Analysis Report to guide Implementation Plan developed

Freight Migration Plan (Road to Rail) approved

Annual Status Report on the migration of freight from road to rail developed

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

2.3.3 Programme 3: Rail Transport

The Rail Transport programme facilitates and coordinates the development of sustainable rail transport policies, rail economic and safety regulation, infrastructure development strategies; and systems that reduce system costs and improve customer service. The programme also monitors and oversees the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). In addition, it seeks to ensure that the implementation of integrated rail services is planned through the lowest competent sphere of Government.

The planned annual and quarterly targets in the Rail Transport programme in the 2023/24 financial year are as follows:[10]

Sub-Programme: Rail Regulation

Table 12: Sub-Programme: Rail Regulation: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Safer Transport Systems
Railway Safety Bill approved by Parliament	Railway Safety Bill approved by Parliament	(Parliamentary Processes)	(Parliamentary Processes) Status Report on the Railway Safety Bill progression in Parliament	(Parliamentary Processes)	Bi-Annual Status Report on the Railway Safety Bill progression in Parliament Status Report on the Railway Safety Bill progression in Parliament
Competitive and Accessible Markets
National Rail Bill approved by Parliament	National Rail Bill approved for submission to Cabinet	Stakeholder consultations conducted on the National Rail Bill	Stakeholder inputs considered and incorporated in the Draft National Rail Bill	National Rail Bill submitted to Department of Planning, Monitoring Evaluation (DPME) for Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIAs) process (final phase)	National Rail Bill submitted to Economic Sectors, Investment, Employment and Infrastructure (ESIEID) Cluster National Rail Bill approved for submission to Cabinet

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Rail Infrastructure and Industry Development

Table 13: Sub-Programme: Rail Infrastructure and Industry Development: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Competitive and Accessible Markets
Private Sector Participation (PSP) Framework approved by Cabinet	PSP Framework Implementation Plan developed	PSP Governance documents developed	PSP Framework Implementation Plan developed	Stakeholder consultations conducted on the Draft PSP Framework Implementation Plan	Stakeholder inputs considered and incorporated in PSP Framework Implementation Plan
High-Speed Rail (HSR) Corridor Framework approved by Cabinet	HSR Corridor Framework Implementation Plan developed	HSR Corridor Framework Implementation Plan developed	Preliminary matrix of HSR corridor prioritisation developed	Stakeholder engagements conducted on the HSR Corridor Framework Implementation Plan	Stakeholder inputs considered and incorporated in the HSR Implementation Plan
Number of correctly configured train sets (old and new)	Annual Monitoring Report on the General Overhaul Programme 215 configured train sets	Final (2022/23) Annual Monitoring Report on the General Overhaul Programme 131 configured train sets (67 old trains, 64 new trains)	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the General Overhaul Programme 215 configured train sets	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report of the General Overhaul Programme (2023/24) 215 configured train sets
Number of jobs created through PRASA Infrastructure Programmes	Annual Monitoring Report on jobs created through PRASA Infrastructure Programmes 3 000 direct jobs	Final (2022/23) Annual Monitoring Report on jobs created through PRASA Infrastructure Programmes 3 288 direct jobs	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on jobs created through PRASA Infrastructure Programmes 3 000 direct jobs	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Report on jobs created through PRASA Infrastructure Programmes 3 000 direct jobs
Commuter Train Manufacturing Master Plan developed	Commuter Train Manufacturing Master Plan developed	Stakeholder consultations conducted on the Commuter Train Manufacturing Master Plan PRASA Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC)	Business case for the development of the Commuter Train Manufacturing Master Plan	Market Demand Analysis conducted on the Commuter Train Manufacturing Master Plan	Draft Commuter Train Manufacturing Master Plan developed
Number of new electric multiple unit (EMU) train sets manufactured	Annual Monitoring Report on the Rolling Stock Fleet Renewal Programme 52 EMU train sets	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on the Rolling Stock Fleet Renewal Programme 40 EMU train sets	-	2023/24 Bi-Annual Monitoring Report on the Rolling Stock Fleet Renewal Programme 52 EMU train sets	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report of the Rolling Stock Fleet Renewal Programme (2023/24) 52 EMU train sets
% completion of the PRASA Signalling Improvement Programme	Annual Monitoring Report on PRASA Rail Signalling Improvement Programme: Testing and commissioning of six (6) line	Final Annual (22/23) Monitoring Report on PRASA Rail Signalling Improvement Programme		Bi-Annual (23/24) Monitoring Report on PRASA Rail Signalling Improvement Programme	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on PRASA Rail Signalling Improvement Programme
Number of stations revitalised (through functionality improvements, rebuilding and commercialisation)	Annual Monitoring Report on the Station Modernisation Programme 50 stations	Final (2022/23) Annual Monitoring Report on the Station Modernisation Programme 187 stations	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the Station Modernisation Programme 50 stations	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report of the General Overhaul Programme (2023/24) 50 stations

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Rail Operations

Table 14: Sub-Programme: Rail Infrastructure and Industry Development: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Competitive and Accessible Markets
Number of rail corridors rehabilitated	Annual Monitoring Report on the Rail Corridor Recovery Programme Eighteen (18) PRASA lines in operation	Final (2022/23) Annual Monitoring Report on the Rail Corridor Recovery Programme Thirteen (13) PRASA lines recovered	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the Rail Corridor Recovery Programme Eighteen (18) PRASA lines recovered	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the Rail Corridor Recovery Programme Eighteen (18) PRASA lines recovered
Public Transport
Number of PRASA rail passenger trips	Annual Monitoring Report on PRASA Rail Passenger Trips 18 million rail passenger trips	Final (2022/23) Annual Monitoring Report on PRASA Rail Passenger Trips	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on PRASA Rail Passenger Trips 13 million rail passenger trips	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the PRASA Rail Passenger Trips 18 million rail passenger trips
Safer Transport Systems
PRASA Rail Safety Occurrences	Annual Monitoring Report on the number of reported rail safety occurrences	Final (2022/23) Annual Monitoring Report on the number of reported rail safety occurrences	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the number of reported rail safety occurrences	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Annual Monitoring Report on the number of reported rail safety occurrences
Percentage implementation of the national strategic plan to end gender-based violence and femicide in the rail transport sector (Metrorail operations)	100% implementation of the national strategic plan to end gender-based violence and femicide in the rail transport sector (Metrorail operations)	Final (2022/23) Annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of the national strategic plan to end gender-based violence and femicide in the rail transport sector (Metrorail operations)	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the national strategic plan to end gender-based violence and femicide in the rail transport sector (Metrorail operations)	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the national strategic plan to end gender-based violence and femicide in the rail transport sector (Metrorail operations)

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

2.3.4 Programme 4: Road Transport

The Road Transport programme develops and manages an integrated road infrastructure network. In addition, the programme regulates road transport, and ensures safer roads. Finally, it oversees road agencies.

For 2023/24, the planned annual and quarterly targets in the Road Transport programme are the following:[11]

4.4.1 Sub-Programme: Road Transport Regulation

Table 15: Sub-Programme: Road Transport Regulation: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Safer Transport Systems
Percentage reduction of road crash fatalities	Annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) 5% reduction from the 2019 baseline - reduction of 646 fatalities (nationwide) per annum	Final Annual (2022/23) Analysis Monitoring Report on the implementation of the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) developed	Final (2023/24) Quarter One (Q1) Analysis Monitoring Report on the implementation of the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) developed	Final (2023/24) Quarter Two (Q2) Analysis Monitoring Report on the implementation of the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) developed	Final (2023/24) Quarter Three (Q3) Analysis Monitoring Report on the implementation of the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) developed
Turnaround time for issuance of driving licence card	14 days	-	Bi-Annual Monitoring Report on the turnaround time for issuance of driving licence cards	-	Annual Monitoring Report on the turnaround time for issuance of driving licence card
Number of provinces achieving classification of road traffic policing as 7-day, 24-hour job	Annual Status Report on the number of provinces achieving classification of road traffic policing as a 7- day, 24-hour job Five (05) provinces	-	Bi-Annual Status Report on the number of provinces achieving classification of road traffic policing as a 7- day, 24-hour job	-	Annual Status Report on the number of provinces achieving classification of road traffic policing as a 7-day, 24-hour job
General Laws Amendment Bill approved by Parliament	Draft General Laws Amendment Bill finalised	Draft General Laws Amendment Bill reviewed and incorporation of comments completed	Internal consultations conducted on the Draft General Laws Amendment Bill Selected DoT Branches DoT Executive Committee	Internal stakeholder comments considered and incorporated into the Draft General Laws Amendment Bill	Final quality vetting of the Draft General Laws Amendment Bill conducted and draft Bill finalised
Road Traffic Law Enforcement Entities integrated into one	Annual Status Report to the integration of Road Traffic Law Enforcement Entities developed	Consolidation of Driving License Card Account (DLCA) and Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) assets and liabilities initiated	Consolidation of DLCA and RTIA assets and liabilities finalised and a final consolidated report developed	Stakeholder consultations conducted on the Consolidated DLCA and RTIA Assets and Liabilities Report Department of Labour, and National Treasury	Stakeholder comments considered and an Annual Status Report to the integration of Road Traffic Law Enforcement Entities developed
National Road Traffic (NRT) Amendment Bill approved by Parliament	Annual Status Report on the National Road Traffic Amendment Act Regulations of the National Road Traffic Amendment Act gazetted	(Parliamentary Processes) Regulations of the National Road Traffic Amendment Act gazetted	(Parliamentary Processes)	(Parliamentary process - National Road Traffic Amendment Act approved by Parliament)	(Parliamentary processes - National Road Traffic (NRT) Amendment Bill proclaimed)

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Road Infrastructure and Industry Development

Table 16: Sub-Programme: Road Infrastructure and Industry Development: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Competitive and Accessible Markets
Percentage compliance with the user-pay principle	100% compliance at conventional toll plazas Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) Funding and Tariff Structure finalised	Annual (2022/23) Status Report on compliance with the user-pay principle	-	-	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Status Report on compliance with the user-pay principle
Road Infrastructure Funding Policy approved by Cabinet Draft Road Infrastructure Funding Policy approved for	Draft Road Infrastructure Funding Policy approved for submission to Cabinet	Stakeholder consultations conducted on the Draft Road Infrastructure Funding Policy	Final Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIAs) conducted on the draft Road Infrastructure Funding Policy	Draft Road Infrastructure Funding Policy submitted to the Economic Sectors, Investment, Employment and Infrastructure Development (ESIEID) Cluster	Draft Road Infrastructure Funding Policy approved for submission to Cabinet
Kilometres of the national road network maintained / upgraded/ expanded	Annual Monitoring Report on the SANRAL Road Maintenance Programme 23 563 km	Final 2022/23 Annual Monitoring Report on the SANRAL Road Maintenance Programme	Final 2023/24 Quarter One (Q1) Monitoring Report on the SANRAL Road Maintenance Programme	Final 2023/24 Quarter Two (Q2) Monitoring Report on the SANRAL Road Maintenance Programme	Final 2023/24 Quarter Three (Q3) Monitoring Report on the SANRAL Road Maintenance Programme (2023/24)
				2023/24 Bi-Annual Monitoring Report on the SANRAL Road Maintenance Programme Cumulative Q1 and Q2 Report	2023/24 Preliminary Annual Monitoring Report on the SANRAL Road Maintenance Programme Cumulative Q1, Q2 and Q3 Report
% of provincial road network maintained	Annual Monitoring Report on the Provincial Road Maintenance Programme 5% of the provincial road network maintained	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on the Provincial Road Maintenance Programme	Final (2023/24) Quarter One (Q1) Monitoring Report on the Provincial Road Maintenance Programme	Final (2023/24) Quarter Two (Q2) Monitoring Report on the Provincial Road Maintenance Programme	Final (2023/24) Quarter Three (Q3) Monitoring Report on the Provincial Road Maintenance Programme
% of provincial road network maintained				Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the Provincial Road Maintenance Programme Cumulative Q1 and Q2 Report	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the Provincial Road Maintenance Programme Cumulative Q1, Q2 and Q3 Report
National Pothole Repair Programme (Vala Zonke) implemented	Annual Monitoring Report on the National Pothole Repair Programme	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on the National Pothole Repair programme Issuance of a revised PRMG Practice Note Revision and updating of PRMG Formula Updating of the S’hamba Sonke Programme Implementation Plan Vala Zonke Funding Plan	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Report on the National Pothole Programme	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the National Pothole Repair Programme
Number of bridges constructed through the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme	Annual Monitoring Report on the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme 48 bridges completed	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme 24 bridges completed 24 bridges in planning and construction stages	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Report on the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme 48 bridges completed	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme 48 bridges completed
Number of jobs created through public infrastructure projects (SANRAL Road Maintenance Programme)	Annual Monitoring Report on jobs created through the SANRAL Road Maintenance Programme 12 000 jobs	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on jobs created through the SANRAL Road Maintenance Programme	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on jobs created through the Road Maintenance Programme 12 000 jobs	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on jobs created through the SANRAL Road Maintenance Programme Cumulative Q1, Q2 and Q3
Number of jobs created through public infrastructure projects (Provincial Road Maintenance Programme)	Annual Monitoring Report on jobs created through the Provincial Road Maintenance Programme 165 584 jobs	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on jobs created through the Provincial Road Maintenance Programme	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on jobs created through the Provincial Road Maintenance Programme 165 584 jobs	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on jobs created through the Provincial Road Maintenance Programme Cumulative Q1, Q2 and Q3
Number of jobs created through Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme	Annual Monitoring Report on jobs created through Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme 6 270 jobs	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on jobs created through the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme	-	Final Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on jobs created through the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme 6 270 jobs	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on jobs created through the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme 6 270 jobs

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Road Engineering Standards

Table 17: Sub-Programme: Road Engineering Standards: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Competitive and Accessible Markets
Rehabilitation of flood-damaged Infrastructure monitored	Annual Monitoring Report on the Rehabilitation of flood-damaged infrastructure	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on the rehabilitation of floods-damaged infrastructure	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the rehabilitation of flood-damaged infrastructure	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the rehabilitation of flood-damaged infrastructure
Road inventory data monitored and analysed	Provincial and municipal Road Asset Management (RAMS) data analysed	Final Annual (2022/23) Analysis Report on Road Asset Management System	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Analysis Report on Road Asset Management System	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Analysis Reports on Road Asset Management System

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

2.3.5 Programme 5: Civil Aviation Transport

The Civil Aviation Transport programme facilitates the development of an economically viable air transport industry that is safe, secure, efficient, environmentally friendly and compliant with international standards through regulations and investigations. It also oversees aviation public entities.

The Department has set itself the following annual and quarterly performance targets in the Civil Aviation Transport programme in the 2023/24 financial year:[12]

Sub-Programme: Aviation Policy and Regulation

Table 18: Sub-Programme: Aviation Policy and Regulation: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Competitive and Accessible Markets
Revised National Civil Aviation Policy approved by Cabinet	Draft National Civil Aviation Policy submitted to Cabinet	Cost-Benefit Analysis for Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIAs) conducted on the Draft National Civil Aviation Policy	Draft National Civil Aviation Policy submitted to DPME for SEIAs process	Draft National Civil Aviation Policy submitted to the Economic Sectors, Investment, Employment and Infrastructure Development (ESIEID) Cluster	-
Revised National Civil Aviation Policy approved by Cabinet	Draft National Civil Aviation Policy submitted to Cabinet			Draft National Civil Aviation Policy submitted to the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS)	-
National Airports Development Plan (NADP) approved by Cabinet	Draft Updated NADP developed	Internal review and update of the NADP conducted	Stakeholder consultations conducted on the Draft Updated NADP	Stakeholder inputs considered and the NADP updated	Draft Updated NADP finalised

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Aviation Safety, Security, Environment and Search and Rescue

Table 19: Sub-Programme: Aviation Safety, Security, Environment and Search and Rescue: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Safer Transport Systems
Percentage reduction in fatal accidents in the Aviation sector	Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the implementation of the Aviation Safety Strategy 25% reduction in fatal accidents in General Aviation	Final (2022/23) Annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of the Aviation Safety Strategy	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the implementation of the Aviation Safety Strategy	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the implementation of the Aviation Safety Strategy
An independent Aviation Safety Investigation Board (ASIB) established	ASIB Board established	Publish adverts in Media Consultation with National Treasury for Category Classification	Application and nomination of ASIB Board members facilitated	Approval of the Shortlisting Panel by the Minister	Shortlisting of potential candidates for recommendation to Parliament
Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Bill approved by Parliament	Draft Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (AMSAR) Bill approved for submission to Cabinet	SEIAs conducted on the Draft AMSAR Bill	-	Draft AMSAR Bill submitted to the JCPS Cluster	Draft AMSAR Bill approved for submission to Cabinet
				Draft AMSAR Bill submitted to the JCPS Cluster
				Draft AMSAR Bill submitted to the International Cooperation, Trade and Security (ICTS) Cluster
				Draft AMSAR Bill submitted to the ESIEID Cluster

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Aviation Economic Analysis and Industry Development

Table 20: Sub-Programme: Aviation Economic Analysis and Industry Development: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Competitive and Accessible Markets
Reviewed National Aviation Transformation Strategy approved by Cabinet	Draft Reviewed National Aviation Transformation Strategy finalised	-	Development of the inception report for affirmation of project brief and outlining of timeframes Development of the Status Quo Report to review the draft Civil Aviation Transformation Strategy	Stakeholder consultations on the Draft National Civil Aviation Transformation Strategy	Draft Reviewed National Aviation Transformation Strategy finalised
Number of jobs created through the ACSA Infrastructure Programme	Annual Monitoring (2023/24) Report on jobs created through ACSA Infrastructure Programme 18 275 jobs	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on jobs created through the ACSA Infrastructure Programme 17 064 jobs	-	Bi-Annual Monitoring Report on jobs supported through the ACSA Infrastructure Programme 18 275 jobs	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on jobs supported through ACSA Infrastructure Programme 18 275 jobs

Output Indicator

Annual Target

Quarter 1

Quarter 2

Quarter 3

Quarter 4

Competitive and Accessible Markets

Reviewed National Aviation Transformation Strategy approved by Cabinet

Draft Reviewed National Aviation Transformation Strategy finalised

Development of the inception report for affirmation of project brief and outlining of timeframes

Development of the Status Quo Report to review the draft Civil Aviation Transformation Strategy

Stakeholder consultations on the Draft National Civil Aviation Transformation Strategy

Draft Reviewed National Aviation Transformation Strategy finalised

Number of jobs created through the ACSA Infrastructure Programme

Annual Monitoring (2023/24) Report on jobs created through ACSA Infrastructure Programme

18 275 jobs

Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on jobs created through the ACSA Infrastructure Programme

17 064 jobs

Bi-Annual Monitoring Report on jobs supported through the ACSA Infrastructure Programme

18 275 jobs

Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on jobs supported through ACSA Infrastructure Programme

18 275 jobs

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

2.3.6 Programme 6: Maritime Transport

The Maritime Transport programme implements the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy (CMTP) to ensure promotion and coordination; as well as infrastructure and industry development and achieve compliance through monitoring, evaluation and oversight and collaboration with maritime related public entities, namely, the Ports Regulator (PRSA), National Ports Authority; South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) industry and international bodies.

The set annual and quarterly targets in the Maritime Transport programme for the 2023/24 financial year are as follows:[13]

Sub-Programme: Maritime Policy and Legislation

Table 21: Sub-Programme: Maritime Policy and Legislation: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Competitive and Accessible Markets
National Ports Amendment Bill approved by Parliament	Draft National Ports Amendment Bill developed	SEIAs conducted on the Draft National Ports Amendment Bill	Stakeholder consultations conducted on the Draft National Ports Amendment Bill	Draft National Ports Amendment Bill submitted to the State Law Advisers	Draft National Ports Amendment Bill finalised
Maritime Development Fund Bill	Draft Maritime Development Fund Bill approved by Cabinet	(Cabinet Processes)	(Cabinet Processes)	(Cabinet Processes)	Draft Maritime Development Fund Bill approved by Cabinet

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Maritime Infrastructure and Industry Development

Table 22: Sub-Programme: Maritime Infrastructure and Industry Development: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Competitive and Accessible Markets
Operation Phakisa Oceans Economy Three-Foot Plan monitored	Annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of the Operation Phakisa Oceans Economy Three-Foot Plan Boat Manufacturing Master Plan developed	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on the implementation of the Operation Phakisa Oceans Economy Three-Foot Plan	-	-	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the implementation of the Operation Phakisa Oceans Economy Three-Foot Plan
National Shipping Company established	Business Case for a National Shipping Company submitted to Cabinet	Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between DoT and Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) developed	Business case for a National Shipping Company developed	-	Business case for National Shipping Company approved for submission to Cabinet
National Shipping Company established	Annual Status Report on the Boegoebaai Port and Small Harbours development		Business case for a National Shipping Company developed	-
Transport National Ports Authority (TNPA) corporatized in line with provisions of the National Ports Act (2005)	Corporatisation of the TNPA implemented in line with the National Ports Act, 2005	-	Bi-Annual Status Report on the Corporatisation of the TNPA	-	Annual Status Report on the Corporatisation of the TNPA
Investment unlocked in new and existing port infrastructure (for boat building, ship & offshore vessels construction, oil rig and ship repair facilities	Annual Status Report on investment unlocked in new and existing port infrastructure R14.6 billion Sector GDP contribution	-	-	-	Annual Status Report on investment unlocked in new and existing port infrastructure R14.6 billion Sector GDP contribution
Number of jobs created through Maritime Transport Manufacturing Initiative	Annual Status Report on jobs created through Maritime Transport Manufacturing Initiatives 50 000 jobs created	-	-	-	Annual Status Report on jobs created through Maritime Transport Manufacturing Initiatives 50 000 jobs created
% localisation of the Maritime Transport Manufacturing (MTM) supply chain	Annual Status Report on the localisation of the MTM supply chain 60% localisation	-	-	-	Annual Status Report on the localisation of the MTM supply chain 60% localisation
Number of vessels registered on the South African Ship Register for coastal and international shipping developed	Annual Status Report on vessels registered on the South African Ship Register 10 vessels	-	-	-	Annual Status Report on vessels registered on the South African Ship Register 10 vessels

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Maritime Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation

Table 23: Sub-Programme: Maritime Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Safer Transport Systems
% reduction in Maritime Safety Incident Rate	Annual Monitoring Report on Maritime Safety Accidents and Incidents 50% reduction from the 2019 baseline	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report Maritime Safety Accidents and Incidents	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on Maritime Safety Accidents and Incidents 50% reduction from the 2019 baseline	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on Maritime Safety Accidents and Incidents 50% reduction from the 2019 baseline
Reduction in GHG Emissions and Pollution
% reduction in Maritime Pollution Rate	Annual Monitoring Report on Maritime Pollution Rate 50% reduction from the 2019 baseline	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on Maritime Pollution Rate 50% reduction from the 2019 baseline	-	Bi-Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the Maritime Pollution Rate 50% reduction from the 2019 baseline	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on the Maritime Pollution Rate 50% reduction from the 2019 baseline

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

2.3.7 Programme 7: Public Transport

The Public Transport programme ensures the provision and regulation of safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable public transport services in South Africa through legislation, policies and strategies.

The Department has set itself the following annual and quarterly performance targets in the Public Transport programme in 2023/24:[14]

Sub-Programme: Public Transport Network Development

Table 24: Sub-Programme: Public Transport Network Development: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Public Transport
Number of cities assisted in planning and operating integrated public transport networks	Status Report on the review of the Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) Approach	Concept Report on the review of the IPTN Approach developed	Draft Review Report of the IPTN Approach developed	Stakeholder Consultations conducted on the Draft Review Report of the IPTN Approach	Final Review Report of the IPTN Approach developed
	Ten (10) cities assisted in planning and operating integrated public transport networks	Bilateral progress engagements conducted in five (05) selected operating cities	Bilateral progress engagements conducted in five (05) selected operating cities	Bilateral progress engagements conducted in five (05) selected operating cities	Bilateral progress engagements conducted in five (05) selected operating cities
	Annual Report on the status of readiness for the re-admission of the three (3) cities into the Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG)	-	Bi-Annual Report on the status of readiness for the re-admission of the three (3) cities into the PTNG	-	Annual Report on the status of readiness for the re-admission of the three (3) cities into PTNG
Number of average weekday passenger trips across cities operating IPTNs	180 000 average weekday passenger trips in ten (10) cities	(Average week day passenger trip database updated)[15]	Bi-Annual Monitoring Report on average weekday passenger trips in operating cities	(Average week day passenger trip database updated)	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Report on average weekday passenger trips in operating cities
Revised BRT specifications and technical norms and standards implemented in ten (10) cities	Implementation of the IPTN norms and standards monitored in ten (10) cities	Final Annual (2022/23) Monitoring Report on the implementation of IPTNs norms and standards	-	-	2023/24 Preliminary Annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of IPTNs norms and standards
Percentage compliance with spatial referencing on IPTN Programme	75% compliance with spatial referencing of IPTN Programme	-	-	-	2023/24 Preliminary Annual Monitoring Report on the compliance with spatial referencing of IPTN Programme developed
Percentage compliance with universal design norms and standards	100% compliance with universal design norms and standard Ten (10) operating cities	-	-	-	2023/24 Preliminary Annual Monitoring Report on IPTN programme compliance with universal design norms and standards
Operating hours of BRTs	20 hours	-	-	-	2023/24 Preliminary Annual Monitoring Report on operational hours of BRTs
Competitive and Accessible Markets
Number of jobs created through the Integrated Public Transport Networks Programme	Annual Monitoring Report on jobs created through the IPTN Programme 2 000 jobs	-	-	-	2023/24 Preliminary Annual monitoring Report on jobs created through the IPTN Programme
Innovation
Integrated Single Ticketing System approved and implemented	Pilot implementation of the Integrated Single Ticketing System rolled out on subsidised public transport operations	Pilot phase roll out of Integrated Single Ticketing System monitored in two (02) cities	Pilot phase roll out of Integrated Single Ticketing System monitored in two (02) cities	Pilot phase roll out of Integrated Single Ticketing System monitored in two (02) cities	Pilot phase of Integrated Single Ticketing System on subsidised public transport operations implemented

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Public Transport Regulation

Table 25: Sub-Programme: Public Transport Regulation: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Public Transport
Transport Appeal Tribunal (TAT) Amendment Bill approved by Parliament	Draft Regulations for the TAT Amendment Act developed	TAT Amendment Act Draft Regulations developed	Internal consultations on the Draft TAT Amendment Act Regulations conducted	Stakeholder inputs considered and the Draft TAT Amendment Act Regulations updated	Final Draft Regulations for the TAT Amendment Act developed
Number of Appeal cases processed in terms of the Transport Appeal Act	Annual Status Report on Appeal Cases processed in terms of the TAT Act	Annual (2022/23) Status Report on Appeal Cases processed in terms of the TAT Act	-	-	Preliminary Annual (2023/24) Status Report on Appeal Cases processed in terms of the TAT Act
Standard Operating Procedures for National Public Transport Regulator (NPTR) and Provincial Regulatory Entities (PREs) implemented	Standard Operating Procedures for NPTR and PREs implemented	Stakeholder consultations conducted on the draft Standard Operating Procedures for NPTR and PREs	Stakeholder inputs considered and incorporated into the Standard Operating Procedures NPTR and PREs	Monitoring Report on the implementation of the Standard Operating Procedures for NPTR and PREs	Monitoring Report on the implementation of the Standard Operating Procedures for NPTR and PREs
Operating Licence Local Government Assignment Framework developed	Operating Licence Local Government Assignment Framework developed	Concept document on the Operating Licence Local Government Assignment Framework developed	Draft Operating Licence Local Government Assignment Framework developed	Stakeholder consultations conducted on the Operating Licence Local Government Assignment Framework	Final Operating Licence Local Government Assignment Framework developed

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Public Transport Industry Development

Table 26: Sub-Programme: Public Transport Industry Development: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Public Transport
Public Transport Subsidy Policy submitted to Cabinet	Public Transport Subsidy Policy submitted to Cabinet	Draft Public Transport Subsidy Policy submitted to ESIEID Cluster	Draft Public Transport Subsidy Policy submitted to Social Protection, Community and Human Development (SPCHD) Cluster	-	Draft Public Transport Subsidy Policy submitted to Cabinet
Public Transport Funding Model developed	Public Transport Funding Model approved	Stakeholder inputs considered and incorporated in the Public Transport Funding Model	Further stakeholder consultations on the updated Public Transport Funding Model National Treasury	Legal, constitutional and financial implications of the Public Transport Funding Model considered	Public Transport Funding Model finalised
Framework for the taxi industry empowerment model implemented (60% ownership of the Taxi Scrapping Entity)	Allocation of 60% equity in Taxi Scrapping South Africa issued to taxi industry	-	Bi-annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of the taxi industry 60% ownership of the Taxi Scrapping Entity	-	Annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of the taxi industry 60% ownership of the Taxi Scrapping Entity
Taxi Industry Formalisation Framework developed	Taxi Industry Formalisation Framework developed	Concept document on the Taxi Industry Formalisation Framework developed	Draft Taxi Industry Formalisation Framework developed	Stakeholder consultations conducted on the Taxi Industry Formalisation Framework	Final Taxi Industry Formalisation Framework developed
Safer Transport Systems
Number of old taxi vehicles scrapped	Annual Monitoring Report on projected taxis scrapped (Projected scrapping of 3 000 old taxis vehicles)[16]	Quarterly Monitoring Progress Report on old taxis scrapped (Projected scrapping of 750 old taxi vehicles)	Quarterly Monitoring Report on old taxis scrapped (Projected scrapping of 750 old taxi vehicles)	Quarterly Monitoring Progress Report on old taxis scrapped (Projected scrapping of 750 old taxi vehicles)	Quarterly Monitoring Report on old taxis scrapped Annual (2023/24) Monitoring Progress Report on projected taxis scrapped (Projected scrapping of 750 old taxi vehicles)
Implementation of identified Taxi Industry Commercial Projects monitored	Annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of identified Taxi Industry Commercial Projects Taxi Broad-Based Ownership Structures 24-Hour Service Centres Container Retail Solutions Alternative Fuels (LPG) Virtual Association Mobile Application	Monitoring Report on the implementation of identified Taxi Industry Commercial Projects Funding mobilised for identified Taxi Industry Commercial Projects	Monitoring Report on the implementation of identified Taxi Industry Commercial Projects	Monitoring Report on the implementation of identified Taxi Industry Commercial Projects	Annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of identified Taxi Industry Commercial Projects
Number of Provinces with dedicated public transport law enforcement capacity	Dedicated Public Transport Law Enforcement Model approved Dedicated public transport law enforcement capacity established in nine (9) province	Stakeholder consultations conducted with three (3) provinces that do not have dedicated public transport law enforcement capacity Western Cape North West Northern Cape	Bi-Annual Status (2023/24) Report on the establishment of dedicated public transport law enforcement capacity in provinces	-	Annual (2023/24) Status Report on the establishment of dedicated public transport law enforcement capacity in provinces
% Implementation of the national strategic plan to end gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in the taxi industry	Annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of programmes addressing violence against women, youth and persons with disabilities in the taxi industry	-	Bi-Annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of programmes addressing violence against women, youth and persons with disabilities in the taxi industry	-	Annual Monitoring Report on the implementation of programmes addressing violence against women, youth and persons with disabilities in the taxi industry

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

Sub-Programme: Rural and Scholar Transport Implementation

Table 27: Sub-Programme: Rural and Scholar Transport Implementation: Indicators, Annual and Quarterly Targets

Output Indicator	Annual Target	Quarter 1	Quarter 2	Quarter 3	Quarter 4
Public Transport
Number of bicycles distributed in rural municipalities	8 000 bicycles distributed	1 500 bicycles distributed	1 500 bicycles distributed	2 000 bicycles distributed	3 000 bicycles distributed

(Source: Department of Transport (2023))

BUDGET ANALYSIS: VOTE 40: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

overview of the 2022/23 financial year[17]

3.1.1 First Quarter Expenditure of 2022/23

Table 28: 2022/23 First Quarter Expenditure

Programme R million	Main Appropriation	Available Budget	Quarter 1 Actual Expenditure	Expenditure as % of Available Budget	Quarter 1 Projected Expenditure	Variance from Projected Expenditure	% Variance from Projected Expenditure	COVID-19 Spending
Administration	507.8	507.8	83.6	16.5%	111	27.4	24.7%	0.0
Integrated Transport Planning	93	93	14.2	15.3%	15.5	1.3	8.2%	0.0
Rail Transport	19 991.8	19 991.8	5 046.2	25.2%	5 047.4	1.2	0%	0.0
Road Transport	33 983.4	33 983.4	8 963.6	26.4%	8 927.7	-35.9	-0.4%	0.0
Civil Aviation Transport	424.8	424.8	89.5	21.1%	93.7	4.3	4.5%	0.0
Maritime Transport	155.4	155.4	29.1	18.7%	33.1	4	12%	0.0
Public Transport	13 969.9	13 969.9	1 357.4	9.7%	1 479.5	122.1	8.3%	0.0
Total	69 125.9	69 125.9	15 583.6	22.5%	15 707.9	124.3	0.8%	0.0

(Source: National Treasury (2022a))

In 2022/23, the budget allocation of the Department prior to adjustment stood at R69.1 billion. By the end of the First Quarter of the financial year under review, the Department had spent R15.6 billion (or 22.5%) of the total available budget.[18] The Department had projected that it would have spent R15.7 billion by this time, and this translated into the delay in spending of R124.3 million (or 0.8%). The slower than projected spending was largely due to expenditure delays under the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme (TRP) and various Goods and Services across programmes.[19]

As at the end of the First Quarter of 2022/23, the Department had spent R118.6 million against the Quarter’s projection of R126.6 million on the Compensation of Employees (CoE). The Department spent R8 million (or 6.3%) slower than projected mainly owing to the slow filling of vacant posts.[20] The Department had 732 filled posts against a funded establishment of 813 posts. This represented a vacancy rate of 10% (or 81 vacant posts).[21]

3.1.2 Second Quarter Expenditure of 2022/23

Table 29: 2022/23 Second Quarter Expenditure

Programme R million	Main Appropriation	Available Budget	Quarter 2 Actual Expenditure	Expenditure as % of Available Budget	Quarter 2 Projected Expenditure	Variance from Projected Expenditure	% Variance from Projected Expenditure	COVID-19 Spending	Disaster Spending
Administration	507.8	514.9	209.5	40.7%	238.3	28.7	12.1%	0.1	0.0
Integrated Transport Planning	93	93	34	36.5%	36.8	2.8	7.7%	0.0	0.0
Rail Transport	19 991.8	20 012.4	10 019.8	50.1%	10 035.9	16.1	0.2%	0.0	0.0
Road Transport	33 983.4	35 822.8	18 400.8	51.4%	18 433.1	32.2	0.2%	0.0	294
Civil Aviation Transport	428.4	424.8	198.3	46.7%	209.3	11	5.2%	0.0	0.0
Maritime Transport	155.4	155.4	71.7	46.2%	77.6	5.9	7.6%	0.0	0.0
Public Transport	13 969.9	13 969.9	5 319.9	38.1%	5 646	326.2	5.8%	0.0	0.0
Total	69 125.9	70 993.1	34 254.1	48.2%	34 677	422.9	1.2%	0.1	294

(Source: National Treasury (2022b))

By the end of the Second Quarter of 2022/23, the Department had spent R34.3 billion (or 48.2%) of the total available budget of approximately R71 billion after adjustment.[22] The delay in the spending of R422.9 million (or 1.2%) was largely due to the expenditure delays under the Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG), as transfers to eThekwini had been withheld for non-compliance.[23] Slowing spending under the CoE also contributed to lower than planned expenditure.

As at the end of the Second Quarter of 2022/23, the Department had spent R240.1 million against the Quarter’s projection of R264.9 million on the CoE. The Department spent R24.9 million lower than projected owing to the slow filling of vacant posts.[24] The Department had 739 filled posts against a funded establishment of 813 posts. This represented a vacancy rate of 9.1% (or 74 vacant posts).[25]

3.1.3 Third Quarter Expenditure of 2022/23

Table 30: 2022/23 Third Quarter Expenditure

Programme R million	Main Appropriation	Adjusted Budget	Available Budget	Q3 Actual Expenditure	Expenditure As % of Available Budget	Q3 Projected Expenditure	Variance from Projected Expenditure	% Variance from Projected Expenditure	COVID-19 Spending	Disaster Spending
Administration	507.8	517.8	517.8	332.5	64.2%	372.3	39.8	10.7%	0.1	0.0
Integrated Transport Planning	93	93	93	54.9	59.1%	66.1	11.2	16.9%	0.0	0.0
Rail Transport	19 991.8	20 012.4	20 012.4	14 992.4	74.9%	15 031.9	39.5	0.3%	0.0	0.0
Road Transport	33 983.4	59 954.5	59 954.5	26 651.5	44.5%	26 832.8	181.3	0.7%	0.0	416.5
Civil Aviation Transport	424.8	424.8	424.8	279.5	65.8%	312.1	32.6	10.4%	0.0	0.0
Maritime Transport	155.4	158.2	158.2	110.9	70.1%	113.7	2.9	2.5%	0.0	0.0
Public Transport	13 969.9	13 973.6	13 973.6	7 848.2	56.2%	9 027	1 178.8	13.1%	0.0	0.0
Total	69 125.9	95 134.2	95 134.2	50 269.9	52.8%	51 755.9	1 486	2.9%	0.1	416.5

(Source: National Treasury (2022c))

By the end of the Third Quarter of 2022/23, the Department had spent R50.3 billion (or 52.8%) of the adjusted budget of R95.1 billion, against a projection of 51.8 billion.[26] The slower than planned spending was R1.5 billion (or 2.9%).

As at the end of the Third Quarter of 2022/23, the Department had spent R376.1 million against the Third Quarter projection of R395.5 million for the CoE. The Department spent R18.4 million lower than projected mainly owing to the slow filling of vacant posts.[27] The Department had 733 filled posts against a funded establishment of 813 posts. This translated into a vacancy rate of 9.8% (or 80 vacant posts).[28] The vacancy rate of the Department increased by 0.7%, from 9.1% (or 74 vacant posts) in the Second Quarter of 2022/23.[29] During that period, the Department had 739 filled posts against a funded establishment of 813 posts.[30]

policy priorities for 2023/24 and alignment with national, regional, continental and global agendas

National Development Plan (NDP) and the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF)

The Department has identified the following eight areas that it will continue to prioritise over the remainder of the five year MTSF period, in response to the MTSF (2019 – 2024):[31]

Safety as an enabler of service delivery;
Public transport that enables social emancipation and an economy that works;
Infrastructure build that stimulates economic growth and job creation;
Building a maritime nation, elevating the oceans economy;
Accelerating transformation towards greater economic participation;
Innovation that advances efficiencies and supports a continuous improvement model;
Environmental protection – Recovering and maintaining a healthy natural environment; and
Governance – Greater efficiency, effectiveness and accountability.

The policy priorities of the Department are aligned with the MTSF, and also articulate the long-term vision of the NDP 2030. To that effect, Table 1 above shows a schematic illustration of the alignment between the MTSF pillars, apex priorities of the 6th Administration and the strategic focus areas of the Department.[32]

A key proposal in the NDP is to improve the country’s economic infrastructure such as roads and rail transport to boost growth and create employment.[33] Over the medium-term, the Department plans to give effect to these policy priorities by focusing on:[34]

Cultivating an enabling environment for the maintenance of national and provincial road networks;
Facilitating integrated road-based public transport services; and
Revitalising passenger rail services.

Delivering his 2023 SONA, President Ramaphosa accentuated three areas that the Department will be zeroing in on in 2023/24 as he committed Government to:[35]

Restructuring that is underway at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), with 13 railway lines that have been reopened, significantly reducing the cost of travel for many workers;
Constructing the Msikaba Bridge and Mtentu Bridge and making travelling in the Eastern Cape much better; and
Constructing rural bridges as part of the Welisizwe programme to enable residents to easily and safely reach schools, workplaces and amenities.

Since appointing a new Board of Control (BOC) on 27 October 2020, PRASA contended that a wide-scale audit of the company’s employees had revealed 3 000 “ghost employees” drawing pay cheques, but whose existence could not be verified.[36] The payments to these mystery employees is part of R28 billion in irregular expenditure reported to the National Treasury.

The BOC is embarking on a complete restructuring of PRASA’s structure, starting with the appointment of a permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO). According to the Chairperson of the PRASA Board, “the structure of the organisation is top heavy and unwieldy. It is therefore unable to move quickly. This has required a complete reassessment of the PRASA business model to improve agility”.[37]

The construction on the Msikaba Bridge deck, located near Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape, was started in December 2022. This 580m bridge will, when completed, cross the 195m deep Msikaba River gorge making it the longest span cable-stayed suspension bridge in South Africa.[38] According to SANRAL, the anticipated completion date of the project is the end of 2024.

On completion the Msikaba Bridge will play a crucial role in improving travel time, connecting previously divided communities in the region, and opening opportunities in business and community-based tourism for the Wild Coast.

The completed bridge will improve the travel time between Durban and East London by up to three hours for heavy freight and, by providing a high mobility route through an area that is extremely isolated and under-served by road infrastructure. The route will have significant social and economic benefits and will act as a catalyst for local and regional development.

The Mtentu Bridge is which expected to be Africa’s tallest bridge, will run across the Mtentu River in Mbizana in the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Municipality, rising 223m into the Eastern Cape sky. SANRAL awarded the tender to the Chinese Communications Construction Company (CCCC)-MECSA joint venture, after it was cancelled in May 2022 and re-advertised for fresh bidding.[39] Construction is expected to start in March 2023, creating 2 500 full time equivalent jobs.

Over R1.8-billion will be expended on targeted local enterprises. This will be derived from the sub-contracting to be undertaken by the main contractor on the bridge structure, as well as the construction of associated roads. The Mtentu Bridge forms part of the N2 Wild Coast Road (N2WCR) project, which is the SANRAL’s flagship project in the Eastern Cape.

The Welisizwe programme is part of Government’s response to address mobility challenges in the rural areas. Starting in 2020/21, fourteen (14) bridges were erected in various communities in KwaZulu-Natal, providing access to schools, work and clinics.[40] The programme has contributed to skills development, with graduates appointed as bridge assessment, project management and maintenance teams.[41] It also provides Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) job opportunities in the surrounding areas where bridges are erected.[42]

3.2.2 United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2020-2030 (UNDA)

South Africa is a participant to the second United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2020-2030 (UNDA). Consequently, it has endorsed the global undertaking seeking to build on the gains of the first Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020. The objective is to promote a coordinated effort towards sustaining the attainment of the road safety goals to save up to 5 million lives, and to contribute to the prevention of up to 50 million serious injuries by 2030 using 2020 as a baseline.[43] In accordance with this commitment, the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS), which was approved by Cabinet in 2017, sets a new path for creating a “safe and secure road environment in South Africa”.[44] The primary strategic target of the NRSS is to ultimately reduce fatal crashes by 50% by the year 2030. The NRSS is based on a safe system approach that looks at a holistic view of the road transport system and interactions among roads, and roadsides, travel speed, vehicles and the road user.

A perusal of the Department’s budget allocation for 2023/24 lends credence to its continued commitment to national, regional, continental and global imperatives. This is evidenced by strong investments in Road, Rail and Public Transport programmes respectively.

It is a truism that an efficient transport infrastructure provides social and economic benefits to both advanced and emerging economies by improving market accessibility. In addition, it ensures balanced regional, continental and global economic development. Finally, an efficient transport infrastructure creates employment, promotes labour mobility, and connects communities.

2023/24 BUDGET ANALYSIS

The section below analyses the budget allocation for the Department for the 2023/24 financial year.

Table 31: Overall Budget – Transport

Programme	Budget		Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
R million	2022/23	2023/24	Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
Administration	517.8	516.4	- 1.4	- 25.5	-0.3%	-4.9%
Integrated Transport Planning	93.0	89.4	- 3.6	- 7.8	-3.9%	-8.4%
Rail Transport	20 012.4	20 592.9	580.5	- 381.4	2.9%	-1.9%
Road Transport	59 954.5	42 611.1	- 17 343.4	- 19 333.8	-28.9%	-32.3%
Civil Aviation Transport	424.8	314.5	- 110.3	- 125.0	-26%	-29.4%
Maritime Transport	158.2	379.2	221.0	203.3	139.7%	128.5%
Public Transport	13 973.6	15 048.9	1 075.3	372.3	7.7%	2.7%
TOTAL	95 134.2	79 552.4	- 15 581.8	- 19 297.8	-16.4%	-20.3%

(Source: National Treasury (2023))

For 2023/24, the Department receives R79.6 billion (excluding direct charges) – constituting 7.4% of the R1.1 trillion national budget vote.[45] Nominally (without inflation), the Department’s budget decreases by 16.4% from the previous financial year, and it decreases by 20.3% when one takes cognisance of inflation (real terms). The significant decrease is in the Road Transport programme, which declines by 32.3% (above inflation), and decreases nominally by 28.9% (without inflation). The reduction in the budget allocation for the Road Transport programme begs the question as to whether this will have no bearing on the attainment of one of the Department’s policy priorities for 2023/24, namely, “cultivating an enabling environment for maintaining road networks”.[46]

In terms of economic classification, transfers and subsidies comprise R77.9 billion (or 97.9%) of the departmental budget, and the bulk is allocated to the following bodies:[47]

Provinces and municipalities (R30.2 billion);
Departmental agencies and accounts (R26.7 billion); and
Public corporations and private enterprises (R20.5 billion).

The overall allocation to the CoE stands at R547.5 million, down from R558.4 million in the previous financial year (2022/23). This financial year, expenditure on consultants (business and advisory services) is set to increase from R473.9 million in 2022/23 to R645.4 million in 2023/24. The exponential increase in the use of consultants (business and advisory services) is in the Maritime Transport programme that increases from R13.3 million in 2022/23 to R210.1 million in 2023/24, translating into an increase of 93.7%.

The Public Transport programme continues to have the biggest funding for the use of consultants, that is sitting at R250 million in the current financial year. The use of consultants in the programme resonates with the Department’s plan to operationalise “the business case for the national public transport regulator, pilot and monitor the single ticketing system for all government-subsidised public transport operators”.[48] In addition, the consultants in the Public Transport programme will assist the Department in “monitoring the implementation of an integrated public transport network in 10 municipalities on an ongoing basis”.[49]

However, it is worth noting that the allocation to the use of consultants in the Public Transport programme decreases from R263.9 million previously, indicating a reduction of 5.3% in real terms.

3.4 Programme Analysis

As stated in the introduction, the Department has seven programmes. What follows below is an analysis of the budget allocation for each programme, and where relevant or necessary, it refers to the programmes’ sub-programmes.

3.4.1 Programme 1: Administration

The Administration programme is entrusted with providing strategic leadership, management and support services to the Department. The programme comprises five sub-programmes, as illustrated in the table below:

Table 32: Programme 1: Administration

Programme	Budget		Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
R million	2022/23	2023/24	Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
Ministry	43.6	40.4	- 3.2	- 5.1	-7.3%	-11.7%
Management	94.7	96.1	1.4	- 3.1	1.5%	-3.3%
Corporate Services	261.4	258.1	- 3.3	- 15.4	-1.3%	-5.9%
Communications	41	42.4	1.4	- 0.6	3.4%	-1.4%
Office Accommodation	77	79.5	2.5	- 1.2	3.3%	-1.6%
TOTAL	517.8	516.4	- 1.4	- 25.5	-0.3%	-4.9%

(Source: National Treasury (2023))

The Administration programme receives R516.4 million in 2023/24, translating into a -4.9% below inflation decrease from the previous financial year. The noticeable decrease is in the Ministry sub-programme that records the -11.7% below inflation in 2023/24, down from 43.6 million in the previous financial year to R40.4 million currently. Though the budget allocations for the Communications sub-programme and Office Accommodation sub-programme increase nominally by 3.4% and 3.3% respectively, their increases are in, effect, below inflation at -4% and -1.6% respectively.

3.4.2 Programme 2: Integrated Transport Planning

The Integrated Transport planning programme integrates and harmonises macro-transport sector policies, strategies and legislation. In addition, it coordinates and develops sector-related policies, research activities, as well as regional and inter-sphere relations. The programme also facilitates sector information and provides sector economic modelling and analysis.

Table 33: Programme 2: Integrated Transport Planning

Programme	Budget		Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
R million	2022/23	2023/24	Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
Macro Sector Planning	17.6	17.7	0.1	- 0.7	0.6%	-4.1%
Freight Logistics	18.4	18.3	- 0.1	- 1	-0.5%	-5.2%
Modelling and Economic Analysis	21.4	21	- 0.4	- 1.4	-1.9%	-6.5%
Regional Integration	8.8	9.1	0.3	- 0.1	3.4%	-1.4%
Research and Innovation	17.9	14.4	- 3.5	- 4.2	-19.6%	-23.3%
Integrated Transport Planning Administration Support	8.9	8.9	0	- 0.4	0%	-4.7%
TOTAL	93	89.4	- 3.6	- 7.8	-3.9%	-8.4%

(Source: National Treasury (2023))

The budget for the Integrated Transport Planning programme decreases nominally by -3.9%, and by -8.4% below inflation. The allocation totals R89.4 million in 2023/24, down from R93 million in the previous financial year. The reduction in the allocation to the programme begs the question as to how the Department will achieve the twin objectives that it has set itself to achieve over the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period. These include, the facilitation of “the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by implementing the green procurement guidelines for land transport, establishing an autonomous vehicle technology infrastructure readiness country-wide for electric vehicle regulation”.[50] Secondly, the Department has undertaken to improve the “competition and access in the transport sector by establishing an economic regulator for the transport sector as well as finalising the regional integration strategy and implementation of the freight migration plan (Road to Rail)”.[51]

The highest decrease is in the Research and Innovation sub-programme whose allocation goes down from R17.9 million in 2022/23 to R14.4 million in the current financial year. The sub-programme’s allocation decreases nominally by -19.6% and by -23.3% below inflation (real terms).

Conversely, the allocation to the Regional Integration sub-programme increases by 3.4% in nominal terms, but decreases by -1.4% below inflation. This sub-programme is entrusted with managing, coordinating and facilitating “the development of strategies for engagements in the Southern African Development Community and the rest of Africa”.[52]

3.4.3 Programme 3: Rail Transport

The Rail Transport programme facilitates and coordinates the development of sustainable rail transport policies, rail economic and safety regulation, and infrastructure development strategies that reduce system costs and improve customer service. In addition, it oversees rail public entities and the implementation of integrated rail services. Five sub-programmes fall under this programme.

Table 34: Programme 3: Rail Transport

Programme	Budget		Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
R million	2022/23	2023/24	Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
Rail Regulation	21.8	20.4	- 1.4	- 2.4	-6.4%	-10.8%
Rail Infrastructure and Industry Development	42	19.7	- 22.3	- 23.2	-53.1%	-55.3%
Rail Operations	11.3	18.9	7.6	6.7	67.3%	59.4%
Rail Oversight	19 931.4	20 527.9	596.5	- 362.4	3%	-1.8%
Rail Administration Support	6.1	6.0	- 0.1	- 0.4	-1.6%	-6.2%
TOTAL	20 012.4	20 592.9	580.5	- 381.4	2.9%	-1.9%

(Source: National Treasury (2023))

Constituting 25.9% of the Department’s budget, the Rail Transport programme is the second largest departmental spending area, after the Road Transport programme. The programme’s budget goes up from R20 billion previously, to R20.6 billion in 2023/24. This translates into a below inflation increase of -1.9% and an increase of 2.9%, nominally.

The Rail Oversight sub-programme receives the biggest allocation of the programme’s budget, i.e. 99.7%. Moreover, this sub-programme’s budget increases from R19.9 billion in the previous financial year to R20.5 billion in 2023/24. This indicates a below inflation increase of -1.8%. The allocation augurs well for PRASA’s “shift in focus towards implementing its strategic corridor recovery programme and continuing with its rolling stock renewal drive”.[53] Transfers to PRASA to the value of R20.5 billion, and R76.1 million to the RSR are funded from this sub-programme.[54]

The Rail Operations sub-programme records an above inflation increase of 59.4%, up from R11.3 million in 2022/23 to R18.9 million in the current financial year. This sub-programme “coordinates the implementation of integrated rail services, and monitors and analyses service delivery challenges facing the rail industry”.[55] Its budget increase resonates with the Department’s commitment to addressing “the deterioration of passenger rail services”.[56] In addition, it is in line with PRASA’s “shift in focus towards implementing its strategic corridor recovery programme and continuing with its drive to renew rolling stock”.[57]

Conversely, the allocation to the Rail Infrastructure and Industry sub-programme decreases drastically from R42 million in 2022/23 to R19.7 million in the current financial year. This translates into a below inflation decrease of -55.3%. The Rail Infrastructure and Industry sub-programme “coordinates the development and maintenance of, and investment in, rail infrastructure”.[58]

Transfers to PRASA totalling R20.5 billion are divided up as per the tables below:

Table 35: PRASA Transfers: Current

Entity/Programme R million	Budget
Entity/Programme R million	2022/23	2023/24
Metrorail (Operations)	R5 billion	R5.3 billion
Mainline passenger services (Operations)	R1 257.6 billion	R1 263.9 billion
Rail maintenance operations and inventories	R962.1 million	R958.2 million
TOTAL	R7.2 billion	R7.5 billion

(Source: National Treasury 2023))

Table 36: PRASA Transfers: Capital

Entity/Programme R million	Budget
Entity/Programme R million	2022/23	2023/24
Other capital programmes	R3.4 billion	R2.4 billion
Rolling Stock Fleet Renewal	R6.8 billion	R6.9 billion
Signalling	R935.8 million	R1.8 billion
Metrorail (Refurbishment of coaches)	R1.4 billion	R1.7 billion
Mainline Passenger Service (Refurbishment of coaches)	R79 million	R190.6 million
TOTAL	R12.6 billion	R12.9 billion

(Source: National Treasury (2023))

3.4.4 Programme 4: Road Transport

The Road Transport programme is entrusted with developing and managing an integrated road infrastructure network, as well as regulating transport and ensuring safer roads. Moreover, it oversees road transport public entities. The programme is divided into five sub-programmes.

Table 37: Programme 4: Road Transport

Programme	Budget		Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
R million	2022/23	2023/24	Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
Road Regulation	56.3	47.6	- 8.7	- 10.9	-15.5%	-19.4%
Road Infrastructure and Industry Development	37.3	36.7	- 0.6	- 2.3	-1.6%	-6.2%
Road Oversight	59 811.0	42 479.3	- 17 331.7	- 19 316.0	-29%	-32.3%
Road Administration Support	10.7	10.3	- 0.4	- 0.9	-3.7%	-8.2%
Road Engineering Standards	39.2	37.2	- 2	- 3.7	-5.1%	-9.5%
TOTAL	59 954.5	42 611.1	- 17 343.4	- 19 333.8	-28.9%	-32.3%

(Source: National Treasury (2023))

The total expenditure for the Road Transport programme declines from approximately R60 billion in 2022/23 to R42.6 billion in 2023/24. This constitutes a below inflation decrease of -32.3%. The highest decrease is for the Road Oversight sub-programme whose allocation goes down from R59.8 billion in 2022/23 to R42.5 billion in 2023/24, resulting in a -32.3% below inflation. It remains to be seen whether the decline in the sub-programme’s allocation will not have a negative effect on the maintenance of the country’s national and provincial networks. However, notwithstanding the decrease, the Road Oversight sub-programme dominates the programme’s overall budget, comprising 99.7%.

The Road Oversight sub-programme reviews and analyses the performance of road transport public entities and monitors their compliance with regulations and legislation. It also transfers funds to SANRAL, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), and RTIA. Moreover, the sub-programme makes provision for the Provincial Roads Maintenance Grant (PRMG).

The Road Regulation sub-programme is the second sub-programme that records a marked decrease of -19.4% below inflation, down from R56.3 million in the previous financial year to R47.6 million in 2023/24. This sub-programme “synchronises road safety and traffic management legislation, and oversees the inspectorate for driving licences and vehicle testing stations”.[59]

Major transfers from the Road Transport programme are as follows:[60]

Table 38: Major Transfers from the Road Transport Programme

Entity/ Programme R million	Budget
Entity/ Programme R million	2022/23	2023/24
RTMC	R224.2 million	R220.1 million
SANRAL: Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP)	R4.4 billion	R692.9 million
RTIA	R175 million	R153 million
SANRAL	R7.2 billion	R7.5 billion
SANRAL: Non-toll network	R8.9 billion	R15.8 billion
SANRAL: Moloto Road upgrade	R885.8 million	R923.8 million
SANRAL: N2 Wild Coast	R1 190.4 million	R1 241.5 million
Rural Roads Asset Management Systems (RRAMS) Grant	R115 million	R115.5 million
PRMG: Roads maintenance component	R10.8 billion	R11.3 billion
PRMG: Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme	R388.9 million	R1 billion
PRMG: Refurbishment component	-	R2.9 billion

(Source: National Treasury (2023))

Expenditure under Programme 4 lends credence to policy priorities for 2023/24. The Road Transport programme facilitates activities pertaining to the maintenance of the country’s national and provincial road network. This is in keeping with Government’s urgent objective of igniting the economy, creating jobs, as well as improving the standard of living of many of the marginalised.

3.4.5 Programme 5: Civil Aviation Transport

Table 39: Programme 5: Civil Aviation Transport

Programme	Budget		Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
R million	2022/23	2023/24	Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
Aviation Policy and Regulations	39.8	35.5	- 4.3	- 6	-10.8%	-15%
Aviation Economic Analysis and Industry Development	18.7	16	- 2.7	- 3.4	-14.4%	-18.4%
Aviation Safety, Security, Environment, and Search and Rescue	91.6	87.5	- 4.1	- 8.2	-4.5%	-8.9%
Aviation Oversight	267.9	169	- 98.9	- 106.8	-36.9%	-39.9%
Aviation Administration Support	6.7	6.5	- 0.2	- 0.5	-3%	-7.5%
TOTAL	424.8	314.5	- 110.3	- 125.	-26%	-29.4%

(Source: National Treasury (2023))

For the 2023/24 financial year, the allocation to the Civil Aviation Transport programme equals R314.5 million, down from R424.8 million previously, translating into a decrease of -29.4% below inflation. The major decrease is in the Aviation Oversight sub-programme that constitutes a -39.9% decrease below inflation. The sub-programme’s allocation declines from R267.9 million in 2022/23 to R169 million in 2023/24. The second decrease (-18.4% below inflation) is in the Aviation Economic Analysis and Industry Development sub-programme, going down from R18.7 million in 2022/23 to R16 million in 2023/24.

For its part, the Aviation Policy and Regulations sub-programme declines from R39.8 million previously to R35.5 million in 2023/24. This indicates a below inflation decrease of -15%. The sub-programme “develops and maintains the civil aviation regulatory regime to respond to the national imperatives and international norms, standards and protocols”.[61]

3.4.6 Programme 6: Maritime Transport

The Maritime Transport programme promotes a safe, reliable and economically maritime transport sector through the development and implementation of policies and strategies. In addition, the programme oversees maritime public entities. Five sub-programmes fall under the Maritime Transport programme.

Table 40: Programme 6: Maritime Transport

Programme	Budget			Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
R million	2022/23		2023/24	Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
Maritime Policy Development	12.6	12.5		- 0.1	- 0.7	-0.8%	-5.4%
Maritime Infrastructure and Industry Development	19.5	15		- 4.5	- 5.2	-23.1%	-26.7%
Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation	75.1	300.6		225.5	211.5	300.3%	281.6%
Maritime Oversight	45.4	45.1		- 0.3	- 2.4	-0.7%	-5.3%
Maritime Administration Support	5.6	5.9		0.3	0	5.4%	0.4%
TOTAL	158.2	379.2		221.0	203.3	139.7%	128.5%

(Source: National Treasury (2023))

The budget allocation for the Maritime Transport programme increases exponentially by 139.7% nominally and by 128.5% above inflation, up from R158.2 million previously to R379.2 million in 2023/24. The biggest budget increase is in the Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation sub-programme that goes up from R75.1 million in 2022/23, to R300.6 million in the current financial year. This translates into an above inflation increase of 281.6%. This sub-programme ensures that legislation, policies and strategies pertaining to maritime safety, security and environmental protection are implemented.

Conversely, the expenditure on the Maritime Infrastructure and Industry Development sub-programme declines from R19.5 million in 2022/23 to R15 million in 2023/24. This indicates a below inflation decrease of -26.7%. This sub-programme facilitates the development of integrated maritime infrastructure and a maritime industry.

3.4.7 Programme 7: Public Transport

The Public Transport programme is tasked with providing and regulating safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable public transport services in South Africa through legislation, policies and strategies. The Public Transport programme comprises six sub-programmes.

Table 41: Programme 7: Public Transport

Programme	Budget		Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
R million	2022/23	2023/24	Nominal Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Real Increase / Decrease in 2023/24	Nominal Percent Change in 2023/24	Real Percent Change in 2023/24
Public Transport Regulation	58.4	51.2	- 7.2	- 9.6	-12.3%	-16.4%
Rural and Scholar Transport	45.9	39.4	- 6.5	- 8.3	-14.2%	-18.2%
Public Transport Industry Development	207.5	199.4	- 8.1	- 17.4	-3.9%	-8.4%
Public Transport Oversight	13 607.6	14 704.3	1 096.7	409.8	8.1%	3%
Public Transport Administration Support	13.1	14.3	1.2	0.5	9.2%	4.1%
Public Transport Network Development	41.2	40.3	- 0.9	- 2.8	-2.2%	-6.8%
TOTAL	13 973.6	15 048.9	1 075.3	372.3	7.7%	2.7%

(Source: National Treasury (2023))

In 2023/24, Programme 7 receives R15 billion, up from approximately R14 billion in 2022/23, indicating a 2.7% above inflation increase. The increase in the budget for the Public Transport programme resonates with the Department’s strive “to achieve a seamless integration of all modes of public transport to deliver an efficient, safe and reliable public transport system”.[62]

The biggest increase in the allocation is in the Public Transport Administration Support sub-programme which receives R14.3 million in 2023/24, up from R13.1 million previously, indicating an increase of 4.1% above inflation. This sub-programme provides strategic leadership and administrative support to the programme.

The Public Transport Oversight sub-programme comes second, as far as the increase in allocation is concerned, recording a 3% above inflation increase. The expenditure on the sub-programme grows up from R13.6 billion in 2022/23 to R14.7 billion in the current financial year. The Public Transport Oversight sub-programme “oversees the use of public transport subsidies and grants”.[63] In addition, it “monitors compliance with the annual Division of Revenue Act in terms of the transferring of funds, reporting, allocations and adjustments”.[64]

On the contrary, there is a drastic decrease in the allocation to the Rural and Scholar Transport sub-programme that goes down from R45.9 million in the previous financial year to R39.4 million in the current financial year. This indicates a decrease of -18.2% that does not keep track with the effects of inflation.

Similarly, the expenditure on the Public Transport Regulation sub-programme records a below inflation decrease of –16.4%, down from R58.4 million in 2022/23 to R51.2 million in 2023/24. This sub-programme manages the development and maintenance of policy, legislation and regulation. It also coordinates and facilitates implementation. Moreover, the sub-programme is responsible for managing public transport information on public transport systems developed in terms of the National Land Transport Act (No.5 of 2009).[65]

Selected transfers in the Public Transport programme are as follows:[66]

Table 42: Selected Transfers in the Public Transport programme

Entity/Programme R million	Budget
Entity/Programme R million	2022/23	2023/24
Taxi Recapitalisation Programme (TRP)	R476.8 million	R478.7 million
South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO)	R27.5 million	R28.7 million
Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG)	R6 billion	R6.8 billion
Public Transport Operations Grant (PTOG)	R7.1 billion	R7.4 billion
TOTAL	R13.6 billion	R14.7 billion

(Source: National Treasury (2023))

ESTIMATES OF NATIONAL EXPENDITURE PER ENTITY: VOTE 40 OF 2023/24

Table 43: Entity Budget as expressed in the Estimates of National Expenditure: Vote 40 of 2023/24

Entity	Budget as expressed in the Estimates of National Expenditure	Current Annual Budget (R thousand) per DoT Budget
Airports Company South Africa	Airports Company South Africa was established in terms of the Airports Company Act (1993) and is listed as a schedule 2 public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (1999). The company owns and operates 9 principal South African airports, including OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport, and King Shaka International Airport in Durban. Over the medium term, the company will focus on building and replacing infrastructure, and plans to invest approximately R1 billion in each year over the medium term on capital expenditure projects. This focus was deferred during the COVID‐19 pandemic, which saw a significant decrease in commercial air travel, resulting in financial instability. Total expenditure is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 1.1 per cent, from R5.2 billion in 2022/23 to R5.4 billion in 2025/26, with goods and services accounting for 45.3 per cent (R7.2 billion) of this spending. Revenue is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 8.5 per cent, from R5 billion in 2022/23 to R6.4 billion in 2025/26, driven by the expected increase in passenger numbers as the air travel industry continues its recovery from the pandemic.	No transfer from the DoT.
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa	The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa was established in terms of the Legal Succession to the South African Transport Services Amendment Act (2008) with the primary mandate of providing rail commuter services within, to and from South Africa in the public interest. The agency also provides long‐haul passenger rail and bus services within, to and from South Africa. Over the medium term, the agency will focus on ensuring the recovery of commuter rail services by implementing it strategic corridor recovery programme and modernising its core infrastructure, which includes the replacement of old rolling stock and investment in signalling infrastructure. As part of its strategic corridor recovery programme, the agency aims to restore services on Cape Town’s central line and Tshwane’s Mabopane line. To support this, capital expenditure is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 21.8 per cent, from R12.5 billion in 2022/23 to R22.6 billion in 2025/26. The agency also expects to acquire 176 new train sets towards its rolling stock fleet renewal programme. Total expenditure is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 5.1 per cent, from R14.6 billion in 2022/23 to R17 billion in 2025/26, with 66.8 per cent (R32.5 billion) of this spending earmarked in the Metrorail and mainline passenger service programmes. Compensation of employees accounts for an estimated 38.8 per cent (R18.8 billion) of total spending over the period ahead. Departmental transfers account for an estimated 89.2 per cent (R64.1 billion) of the agency’s revenue over the next 3 years. Other sources of income include the sale of train and bus tickets, rental income from leasing properties, on‐board sales and interest. Total revenue is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 4 per cent, from R22.2 billion in 2022/23 to R25 billion in 2025/26, driven mainly by a projected recovery in ticket sales as more commuter lines come back online. The agency expects to run surpluses over the medium term. However, trade and other payables is expected to increase from R8.9 billion in 2022/23 to R25.4 billion in 2025/26, which suggests that the agency could face challenges in paying service providers and meeting targets over the period ahead.	R20 451 827
Road Accident Fund	The Road Accident Fund Act (1996) provides for the establishment of the Road Accident Fund, which is mandated to compensate South African road users for losses or damages caused by motor vehicle accidents within the borders of South Africa. Over the medium term, a change in the settlement policy of loss‐of‐income claims from lump sum to annuity will see a moderation in the payment of claims to match the fund’s pay‐as‐you‐go principle. Accordingly, the total value of claims paid out over the MTEF period is expected to decrease from R43.3 billion in 2022/23 to R35.9 billion in 2025/26 at an average annual rate of 6.1 per cent. The entity derives revenue from the road accident fund levy in terms of the Customs and Excise Act (1964). Transfers received through the levy are expected to increase at an average annual rate of 0.5 per cent, from R48.1 billion in 2022/23 to R48.9 billion by 2025/26, in line with an expected increase in fuel sales.	No transfer from the DoT. RAF funded through the fuel levy.
South African National Roads Agency	The South African National Roads Agency was established in terms of the South African National Roads Agency Limited and National Roads Act (1998) and is listed as a schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (1999). The agency is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation, management, control, maintenance and rehabilitation of the South African national road network, including the financing of these functions, for both toll and non‐toll roads. Over the medium term, the agency’s focus remains on the construction, maintenance and preservation of the national road network. It plans to increase the length of the network in active strengthening and resurfacing contracts from 1 500 kilometres in 2022/23 to 3 000 kilometres in 2025/26. As a result, planned capital expenditure is expected to increase from R15.8 billion in 2022/23 to R38 billion in 2025/26 at an average annual rate of 34 per cent. Although the agency’s number of personnel is expected to remain unchanged at 695 over the MTEF period, spending on compensation of employees is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 5.5 per cent, from R748.4 million in 2022/23 to R878.9 million in 2025/26. This is driven by an expected change in the composition of personnel, with more professionals and specialists, specifically project managers and procurement specialists, set to join the establishment to improve procurement processes and reduce the road maintenance backlog. The special allocation of R23.7 billion in 2022/23 is expected to provide the agency with sufficient funds to service several large debt redemptions and related maintenance in 2023/24. Expenditure is expected to decrease at an average annual rate of 2.2 per cent, from R27.5 billion in 2022/23 to R25.8 billion in 2025/26. This is due to moderation in spending from R35.4 billion in 2024/25 as the agency accelerates road maintenance projects to deal with the backlog in the first 2 years of the MTEF period. The agency is set to receive 72.3 per cent (R75.7 billion) of its revenue over the MTEF period through transfers from the department and 17.5 per cent (R17.6 billion) through toll fees, concession income and rental income from investment properties. Revenue is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 9.6 per cent, from R29 billion in 2022/23 to R38.1 billion in 2025/26.	R26 123 630
The Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company	The Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company is a schedule 2 public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (1999) and was established in terms of the Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Act (1993). The company is mandated to provide safe, orderly and efficient air traffic navigational and associated services to the air traffic management community, and in accordance with the standards set out by the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the civil aviation regulations issued in terms of the Civil Aviation Act (2009). The Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company maintains its focus on providing safe, efficient and cost-effective air traffic management solutions and related services, with an estimated 78 per cent (R4.4 billion) of the entity’s budget over the MTEF period expected to be used on communication, surveillance and simulator systems. Compensation of employees comprises 58.3 per cent (R3.3 billion) of total expenditure over the period ahead, while goods and services accounts for 26.6 per cent. R823.9 million over the MTEF period is earmarked for capital expenditure. Total expenditure is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 10.6 per cent, from R1.5 billion in 2022/23 to R2 billion in 2025/26. The company generates its own revenue through the provision of aeronautical services to the aviation industry such as en‐route and approach fees, aerodrome and area fees, and terminal manoeuvring area fees. Total revenue is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 18.2 per cent, from R1.3 billion in 2022/23 to R2.1 billion in 2025/26, as the company returns to normal operations after the lifting of COVID‐19 restrictions.	No transfer from the DoT.
The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency	The Cross‐Border Road Transport Agency was established in terms of the Cross‐Border Transport Agency Act (1998). Over the next 3 years, the agency will continue to facilitate an unimpeded flow of freight and passenger road transport across the region. To this end, the agency plans to conduct an average of 245 843 inspections to enforce cross‐border road traffic law over this period. Expenditure is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 4.4 per cent, from R274.2 million in 2022/23 to R312.5 million in 2025/26, mainly driven by spending on administration, law enforcement, and research and regulatory services. The agency expects to derive 84.2 per cent (R757.4 million) of its revenue over the MTEF period from administrative fees. Revenue is set to increase in line with spending.	No transfer from the DoT.
The Driving Licence Card Account	The driving licence card account was established in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (1999) to manufacture driving licence cards based on orders received from driving licence testing centres across South Africa. Over the MTEF period, the entity will focus on improving data collection, and design and introduce a new format for driving licence cards. It will also invest in new machinery to ensure optimal manufacturing productivity. As a result, spending on production and infrastructure is expected to account for 63.2 per cent (R357.3 million) of the entity’s budget over the medium term. Total expenditure is expected to decrease at an average annual rate of 2.4 per cent, from R208.7 million in 2022/23 to R194 million in 2025/26, due to the accelerated depreciation of the current card production machine, which is nearing the end of its usable lifespan. The entity generates revenue through the sale of licence cards, increasing at an average annual rate of 3.2 per cent, from R225.7 million in 2022/23 to R248.1 million in 2025/26.	Budget Vote does not specify the current budget for the DLCA.
The Ports Regulator of South Africa	The Ports Regulator was established in terms of section 29 of the National Ports Act (2005) to regulate South Africa’s port infrastructure system. The regulator sets tariffs for the National Ports Authority and oversees complaints and appeals to preserve fairness, transparency and competitive practices for ports infrastructure. The regulator will continue to focus on strengthening the economic regulation of ports infrastructure and compliance with the ports regulatory framework over the medium term. In doing so, its expenditure is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 2.9 per cent, from R44.5 million in 2022/23 to R48.5 million in 2025/26. The regulator derives its revenue from departmental transfers, which are set to increase at an average annual rate of 2.7 per cent, from R43 million in 2022/23 to R46.6 million in 2025/26. Total revenue is set to increase in line with expenditure.	R42 564
The Railway Safety Regulator	The Railway Safety Regulator was established in terms of the National Railway Safety Regulator Act (2002). The regulator is mandated to oversee railway operations, monitor operators and enforce a safe operating environment. This includes rail operators from neighbouring countries with operations that enter South Africa. Over the medium term, the regulator will focus on its primary business of issuing safety permits to railway operators. It also plans to conduct 48 safety initiatives in 2023/24. These include education and awareness campaigns, community involvement programmes and training for safety ambassadors. Expenditure is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 3.6 per cent, from R263.2 million in 2022/23 to R292.5 million in 2025/26. This mainly covers operational expenses such as compensation of employees, office rental, professional fees and capital expenditure. The regulator expects to generate 70 per cent (R591.1 million) of its revenue over the period ahead from administrative fees and the remainder through transfers from the department. Revenue is expected to increase in line with spending.	R76 086
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency	The Road Traffic Infringement Agency was established in terms of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act (1998). The agency was established to administer procedures to discourage the contravention of road traffic laws, adjudicate infringements, enforce penalties for the contravention of road traffic laws, provide specialised prosecution support services, and carry out community education and awareness programmes in road safety‐related matters. The agency’s activities over the medium term are focused on administration, adjudication and support, and the rollout programme. Expenditure is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 4.5 per cent, from R487 million in 2023/24 to R555.6 million in 2025/26, with goods and services accounting for an estimated 60.8 per cent (R969.8 million) of this spending. The agency derives its revenue mainly through administrative fees and transfers from the department. Revenue is set to increase in line with expenditure.	R152 997 R9 468 - Operations R143 529 – AARTO roll out
The Road Traffic Management Corporation	The Road Traffic Management Corporation was established in terms of the Road Traffic Management Corporation Act (1999). Its mandate is to provide national road traffic strategic planning and law enforcement, and pool public sector resources for the provision of road traffic management. Over the medium term, the corporation plans to promote road traffic safety through education and awareness campaigns, manage road traffic data and information through the automation of processes in driving licence testing centres, maintain the electronic national traffic information system, and improve the coordination of road traffic law enforcement. Accordingly, spending on operations, the training of traffic personnel, strategic services and law enforcement is expected to account for 91.1 per cent (R5.4 billion) of the corporation’s total spending over the period ahead. Expenditure is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 8.3 per cent, from R1.6 billion in 2022/23 to R2 billion in 2025/26, mainly driven by spending on compensation of employees. The corporation derives revenue mainly through transaction fees, which account for 65.6 per cent (R3.7 billion) of total projected revenue over the period ahead. Revenue is set to increase in line with spending.	R220 104
The South African Civil Aviation Authority	The South African Civil Aviation Authority was established in terms of the South African Civil Aviation Authority Act (1998) and is governed by the Civil Aviation Act (2009). The authority is mandated to oversee the safety and security of the civil aviation industry and ensure compliance with and adherence to the standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Over the medium term, the authority will focus on implementing safety and security programmes in line with the standards and recommended practices issued by the organisation and civil aviation regulations in South Africa. Accordingly, it plans to conduct 229 air safety infrastructure investigations and 1 374 air safety operation inspections per year over the MTEF period. The projected increase in capital expenditure from R10 million in 2022/23 to R225.6 million in 2025/26 is driven by the replacement of the inspection aircraft and calibration equipment. Expenditure is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 6.9 per cent, from R862.3 million in 2022/23 to R1.1 billion in 2025/26. Revenue, which is set to increase in line with spending, is mainly generated through passenger safety charges, user fees and the aviation fuel levy.	R85 801
The South African Maritime Safety Authority	The South African Maritime Safety Authority was established in terms of the South African Maritime Safety Authority Act (1998) and is listed as a schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (1999). The authority is mandated to ensure the safety of life and property at sea, and prevent and combat marine pollution. Over the next 3 years, the authority will continue to focus on ensuring safety and preventing pollution at sea. Spending on these activities accounts for an estimated 71.9 per cent (R1.1 billion) of expenditure over the period ahead. Total expenditure is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 4 per cent, from R487.1 million in 2022/23 to R548.4 million in 2025/26. The authority generates revenue through levies, fees and user charges. Revenue is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 3.9 per cent, from R490.8 million in 2022/23 to R550.9 million in 2025/26, in line with inflationary adjustments to levies.	No transfer from the DoT.

(Source: National Treasury Estimates of National Expenditure (2023))

5. COMMITTEE OBSERVATIONS

Members made the following observations during the discussions:

5.1 The APP of the Department had a refreshed focus as it provided an assessment of what worked/did not work in terms of the priority areas and its alignment.

5.2 The Road Maintenance Funding strategy, Operation Vala Zonke and the programme for bridge repairs were welcomed.

5.3 The current backlog in issuing of driving licences remains a concern, the turnaround target period for issuing of driving licences was questioned, as well as progress regarding the plans by the Department to replace the current card printing machine;

5.4 Concerns were raised regarding the targets set for environmental protection programmes, with specific reference to the Road to Rail programme.

5.5 Having noted Public Protector Report No. 37 of 2018-29 on the illegal conversion of panel vans, the question was put to the Department whether it was content with the number of illegally converted vehicles as mentioned in the Public Protector report given that there are allegations of many more such vehicles on the roads, and if not, what could be done about the estimated 4 000 other illegally converted vehicles and ambulances; why was the focus on taxis and not also the alleged illegally converted ambulances, tourism vehicles, labour and staff transport vehicles; and whether expanding the scope to determine these exact figures and remove these vehicles from the roads was a priority for the Department. The Department was asked how certain it was that parts were not removed from Mini-bus Taxi vehicles earmarked for scrapping and brought back into the industry or recycled and back onto the roads.

5.6 Members expressed concern regarding the filling of DoT vacancies, entity management vacancies, as well as Board appointments. This also had to coincide with an improvement in the monitoring of the functionality and performance by the various Boards.

5.7 Having noted the passenger trips targets for the IPTNs in the APP, it was noted that more information was needed on plans to increase revenue from the BRT systems.

5.8 It was noted that the move from road transportation of freight to rail would be challenging since the use of trucks to transport goods had increase by forty per cent from 2004 to 2021 and that there had been an increase in container growth, with Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) now having 17% of this market share.

5.9 Concern was expressed about the downgrade of the radio and air traffic and navigation services at airports following recent audits, as well as about the Department’s budget that did not include a budget allocation for replacing or repairing some of the aviation equipment.

5.10 Concerns still remains over the poor state of the provincial and municipal roads and apparent lack of routine maintenance of these roads to and from strategic economic nodes. The view was again expressed that the responsible departments are not ensuring speedy repairs to potholes or regular maintenance of roads, leading to an increase in pothole numbers and size. The proposed ring-fencing of provincial allocated funds to ensure these grants are only spent on the specified services per the grant conditions is welcomed. The Committee remains of the view that there is a clear need to receive regular quarterly reports on the implementation of the following grants: Provincial Roads Maintenance Grant (PRMG), Rural Road Asset Management Systems Grant (RRAMS), Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG), Expanded Public Works Programme Integrated Grant for Municipalities, and Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG).

5.11 Considering the challenges highlighted by the Department on the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme during its briefing to the Committee on the 2023/24 Budget, as well as the 3rd Quarter Expenditure, the Committee was of the view that there is an urgent need to clarify the reporting lines and functional relationship to ensure the project is successful. For this reason, the Committee resolved that there was a need to schedule a joint meeting with its relevant counterpart Committees responsible for oversight over the Department of Defence, as well as the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in order to consider how these challenges may be remedied and what recommendations could be made on the way forward.

5.12 The provision of scholar transport in a non-uniform manner throughout the country remains a concern and could be directly linked to the fact that there is still no explicit decision regarding the lead department for the provision of this service to scholars. The Committee noted the explanation provided by the Department on why this programme falls under either the Department of Basic Education or the Transport Department of each provincial administration and the constitutional powers linked thereto. However, the Committee remains of the view that greater co-ordination is possible if these matters can be addressed by the Presidency within the MINMEC structures and if there are national standards set for the provision of these services.

5.13 Due to the continued slow uptake of the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme, the Committee resolved to schedule a meeting with the various taxi industry associations (i.e. SANTACO and the National Taxi Alliance (NTA) and the Department in order to find possible solutions to the bottlenecks causing the delays in vehicle scrapping.

5.14 Concerns remain that there is not enough done to ensure universal access to all modes of public transport to ensure the safe transportation of persons with disabilities, as well as youth, women and the elderly.

5.15 There remains a need to receive regular feedback from the Department on the work done to address the 2020 National Taxi Lekgotla Resolutions, especially work done towards the formalisation of the industry.

The Committee recommends that the Minister, through the Department, ensure the following:

6.1 The Department must provide the Committee with quarterly reports on the filling of Board vacancies so that Board memberships are filled well in time to have functioning Boards in order to prevent a recurrence of the Annual Report delays, as well as to ensure effective and efficient control over and fiduciary duty fulfilment in all entities of the Department.

6.2 The Department should give quarterly reports on the filling of vacancies in senior positions within the Department and its entities.

6.3 The Department should provide quarterly reports on the implementation of the following grants: PRMG, RRAMS, MIG, Expanded Public Works Programme Integrated Grant for Municipalities and PTNG. These reports must indicate the past 5-year budget allocation for these grants to each province and municipality benefitting from these, what projects have benefitted from these grants in the past 5 years, what projects are projected to benefit from these grants in the next 5 years, status of projects (planning phase/in progress/completion dates), details for each project on ensuring universal access design, as well as functional universal access infrastructure, if grant allocations were suspended give reasons for the suspensions and possible grounds or conditions for re-admission, progress on ring-fencing of provincial allocations of provincial departments who are poor performers, if funds are ring-fenced or suspended there must be an indication of which projects would be affected by such and what these original budget allocations were.

6.4 The Department and the DLCA must provide quarterly reports on progress on narrowing the backlog of driving licence card production, as well as progress on the Cabinet process towards the new card format.

6.5 The Department and PRASA must provide quarterly reports on progress on bringing the full passenger rail service back online, as well as the progress on new train roll-out and depot finalisation to store these trains safely. This report must also contain information on the appointment and roll-out of the security plans to prevent vandalism of, theft of and encroachment onto PRASA infrastructure and rail reserves.

6.6 The Department must provide a quarterly road maintenance report on the national, provincial and municipal road maintenance work and expenditure, this must also include: the road number and location, the responsible sphere, the assessed condition of the road (good/fair/poor), information on when the last maintenance was of the road and what work was done and the cost/expenditure on this work, future planned maintenance projects with budget allocations.

6.7 The Department must provide quarterly reports on the various municipal, provincial and national projects, with the specific focus on pothole repairs. This report should also include the available platforms or methods for reporting potholes to the responsible sphere, the quarterly expenditure on pothole specific repairs, any public-private partnership (PPP) or community partnerships in place for ensuring pothole repairs, as well as the legal or departmental expenditure by each sphere on claims against the sphere for vehicle damage or personal injury claims due to potholes.

6.8 The Department and SANRAL must provide quarterly reports on the Moloto Road and other Moloto Corridor projects (if any) and progress on the road infrastructure projects, public transport provision along the corridor and expenditure on these for each quarter.

6.9 The Department should submit quarterly reports to the Committee on progress made on the Road Maintenance Funding strategy, Operation Vala Zonke and the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme.

6.10 The Department should submit quarterly reports to the Committee on progress made to remove all identified illegally converted panel vans identified per the Public Protector’s Report from the road network. It should furthermore submit a report to the Committee, within a month of adoption of this report, on the number of other illegally converted vehicles identifiable on the eNaTIS system and indicate what strategy is in place to remove illegally converted vehicles off the national roads.

6.11 The Department should submit quarterly reports to the Committee on current figures for passenger trips on the various IPTNs identified in the APP, in order to indicate how close operators are coming to reaching the targets set in the APP.

6.12 The Department together with ACSA and ATNS must provide quarterly reports to the Committee on work done to improve radio and air traffic and navigation services at airports following recent audits, as well as indicate what budget allocations are made and spent for replacing or repairing some of the aviation equipment.

6.13 The Department, together with PRASA, must provide quarterly reports on rolling stock fleet renewal programme, the refurbishment of coaches, as well as the upgrading of signalling systems.

6.14 The Department must provide quarterly reports on the progress to address the 2020 National Taxi Lekgotla Resolutions.

7. SUMMARY OF REPORTING REQUESTS

The Committee requested additional matters for the Department to report on:

Table 44: Additional Reporting Requests

Reporting matter

Action required

Timeframe

The Department should submit the following reports:

Annual Status Report on IPTN Programme compliance with universal access design norms and standards;
Annual Status Report on operational hours of BRTs; and
Annual Monitoring Report on public transport.

Written reports from the Department.

By the end of the 2023/24 financial year

The Department, together with the RAF, should submit the following reports:

Annual Report must be tabled for the 2021/22 Financial Year, which is overdue;
Annual Report on steps taken to ensure resolution of reported incidents of fraud and corruption;
Annual Report on the implementation of action plan to address audit findings raised for the 2019/20 financial year and any findings raised in the 2020/21 and 2021/22 report once it is tabled;
Annual Report on efforts taken to achieve an unqualified audit report with no significant findings;
Annual Report on efforts taken to reduce wasteful and fruitless expenditure; and
Annual Report on steps taken to reduce irregular expenditure.

Written reports from the Department.

By the end of the 2023/24 financial year

The Committee recommends that the National Assembly approve the budget of the Department.

Report to be considered.

ANNEXURE A: LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS

Abbreviation/Acronym	Meaning
AARTO	Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences
ACSA	Airports Company South Africa
AFCAC	African Civil Aviation Commission
AGM	Annual General Meeting
AGSA	Auditor-General of South Africa
AI	Aviation Infrastructure
AIC	Aeronautical Information Circular
AIMO	Aeronautical Information Management Officer
ANSP	Air Navigation Service Provider
APP	Annual Performance Plan
ARDP	(Draft) Access Road Development Plan
ASO	Aviation Security Operations
ATM	Air Traffic Management
ATNS	Air Traffic Navigation Services
ATS	Air Traffic Services/ Aircraft Tracking Systems
ATSO	Air Traffic Service Officer
AU	African Union
AvSec	Aviation Security
BAC	Bid Adjudication Committee
BARSA	Board of Airlines Representatives of South Africa
B-BBEE	Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
BRICS	Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
BRRR	Budget Review and Recommendations Report
BRT	Bus Rapid Transport
CANSO	Civil Air Navigation Organisation
CAPEX	Capital Expenditure
Cat	Civil Aviation Technical
C-BRTA	Cross-Border Road Transport Agency
C-BRTRF	Cross-Border Road Transport Regulators Forum
CEO	Chief Executive Officer
CFO	Chief Financial Officer
CNG	Compressed Natural Gas
CNS	Communications, Navigation and Surveillance
CoE	Compensation of Employees
COTO	Committee of Transport Officials
CPO	Chief Procurement Office
DCA	Director of Civil Aviation
DG	Director-General
DGEC	Directors-General of the Economic Cluster
DDG	Deputy-Director General
DGOs	Dangerous Goods Operators
DLCA	Driving Licence Card Account
DLTC	Driving Licence Testing Centres
DPE	Department of Public Enterprises
DPME	Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
DPSA	Department of Public Service and Administration
EDL	Examiner of Driving Licences
EE	Employment Equity
EI	Effective Implementation
eNaTIS	Electronic National Traffic Information System
EoV	Examiner of Vehicles
ESEID	Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development
EXCO	Executive Committee
FIU	Flight Inspection Unit
FMPPI	Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information
FOSAD	Forum of South African Directors-General
GA	General Aviation
GFIP	Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project
GHG	Greenhouse Gas
GDP	Gross Domestic Product
GDYC	Gender, Disability, Youth and Children
GTS	Green Transport Strategy
HR/HRD	Human-Resource/Human-Resource Development
IA	Issuing Authority
ICAD	International Civil Aviation Day
ICAO	International Civil Aviation Organisation
ICT	Information and Communications Technology
IMO	International Maritime Organisation
IPAP	Industrial Policy Action Plan
IPTNs	Integrated Public Transport Networks
IPTTP	Integrated Public Transport Turnaround Plan
IRERC	Interim Rail Economic Regulatory Capacity
IT	Information Technology
KPI	Key Performance Indicator
LDV	Light Delivery Vehicle
LEU	Live Enrolment Unit
LPG	Liquefied Petroleum Gas
MARPOL	International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
MECs	Members of the Executive Council
MEOSAR	Medium Earth Orbit Search and Rescue
MET	Maritime and Training
MLPS	Long Distance (Main Line) Passenger Service
MOSP	Master Oversight and Surveillance Plan
MOU	Memorandum of Understanding
MRCC	Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre
MTEF	Medium-Term Expenditure Framework
MTP	Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy
MTSF	Medium-Term Strategic Framework (2014-19)
MTT	Ministerial Task Team
M&E	Monitoring and Evaluation
NA	National Assembly
NADP	National Airports Development Plan
NAFISAT	North East Africa Indian Ocean VSAT Network
NATMAP 2050	National Transport Master Plan 2050
NCAP	National Civil Aviation Policy
NCLB	No Country Left Behind
NCCRS	National Climate Change Response Strategy
NCOP	National Council of Provinces
NDP	National Development Plan
NEDLAC	National Economic Development and Labour Council
NGO	Non-governmental Organisation
NICRO	South African National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders
NIP	National Infrastructure Plan
NLTA	National Land Transport Act
NQF	National Qualifications Framework
NRSS	National Road Safety Strategy
NRTA	National Road Traffic Act
NRTLEC	National Road Traffic Law Enforcement Code
NSRI	National Sea Rescue Institute
NT	National Treasury
PEPFRA	Ports Economic Participation Framework
PFMA	Public Finance Management Act
PICC	Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission
PMDS	Performance Management and Development System
PPP	Public-Private Partnership
PRASA	Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa
PRSA	Ports Regulator of South Africa
PRMG	Provincial Roads Maintenance Grant
PSC	Passenger Safety Charge
PSP	Private Sector Participation
PTNG	Public Transport Network Grant
PTOG	Public Transport Operations Grant
RABS	Road Accident Benefit Scheme
RAF	Road Accident Fund
RFS	Road Freight Strategy
ROD	Record of Decision
ROS	Regulatory Outcomes Strategy
RPAS	Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
RSA	Republic of South Africa
RSR	Railway Safety Regulator
RTIA	Road Traffic Infringements Agency
RTMC	Road Traffic Management Corporation
RTRP	Revised Taxi Recapitalisation Programme
SAAF	South African Air Force
SAATM	Single African Air Transport Market
SABC	South African Broadcasting Corporation
SABOA	Southern African Bus Operations Association
SACAA	South Africa Civil Aviation Authority
SACU	Southern African Customs Union
SADC	Southern African Development Community
SAMSA	South African Maritime Safety Authority
SANRAL	South African National Roads Agency Limited
SAPS	South African Police Services
SARAP	South African Road Assessment Program
SARPS	Standards and Recommended Practices
SARS	South African Revenue Service
SASAR	South African Search and Rescue Organisation
SCM	Supply Chain Management
SDIP	Service Delivery Improvement Plan
SEIAs	Socio Economic Impact Assessment System
SIDS	Standard Instrument Departures
SIP	Strategic Infrastructure Programme
SLA	Service Level Agreement
SMART	Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely
SMME	Small, medium and micro enterprises
SMS	Senior Management Service
SmS	Safety Management System
SMSR	Safety Management System Report
SOC	State-Owned Company
SOEs	State-owned Enterprises
SONA	State of the Nation Address
SRAB	Starting Regulatory Asset Base
STARS	Standard Terminal Arrival Routes
STER	Single Transport Economic Regulator
TAT	Transport Appeals Tribunal
TETA	Transport Education and Training Authority
TFR	Transnet Freight Rail
TNPA	Transnet National Ports Authority
ToR	Terms of Reference
TRP	Taxi Recapitalisation Programme
TVET	Technical Vocational Educational and Training
UN	United Nations
USOAP	Universal Security Audit Programme
VSAT	Very Small Aperture Terminal
VTC	Vehicle Testing Centres
WEGO	Weighted Efficiency Gains from Operations
WHO	World Health Organisation

[1] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 29-30.

[2] Department of Transport (2023), p. 30.

[3] Department of Transport (2023), p. 87.

[4] Ibid.

[5] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 33-86.

[6] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 28-29.

[7] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 104-119.

[8] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 120-132.

[9] The establishment of the TER is dependent on the approval of the TER Bill by Parliament and subsequent assent of the Bill into law.

[10] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 133-149.

[11] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 150-171.

[12] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 172-177.

[13] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 191-198.

[14] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 209-221.

[15] Updating of the database is not a performance target. Quarter 1 and Quarter 3 are thus zero-targeted.

[16] The number of old taxi vehicles projected for scrapping is dependent on the uptake by the industry. Projected targets are based on the analysis of past performance.

[17] It should be underscored that this section only covers the first Three Quarters of 2022/23, as the Fourth Quarter was not yet available at the time of the analysis..

[18] National Treasury (2022a), p. 143.

[19] National Treasury (2022a), p. 144.

[20] National Treasury (2022a), p. 145.

[21] Ibid.

[22] National Treasury (2022b), p. 145.

[23] Ibid.

[24] National Treasury (2022b), p. 147.

[25] National Treasury (2022b), Ibid, p. 147.

[26] National Treasury (2022c), p. 153.

[27] National Treasury (2022c), p. 155.

[28] Ibid.

[29] National Treasury (2022b), p. 147.

[30] Ibid.

[31] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 33-86.

[32] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 28-29.

[33] National Planning Commission (2012).

[34] Department of Transport (2023), pp. 101-103.

[35] Ramaphosa (2023).

[36] Parker (2022).

[37] Parker (2022).

[38] Engineering News (2022).

[39] Engineering News (2022).

[40] Defence Web (2022).

[41] Ibid.

[42] Ibid.

[43] Department of Transport (2022), p. 38.

[44] Ibid.

[45] National Treasury (2023), p. xvii.

[46] National Treasury (2023), p. xvii.

[47] Ibid.

[48] Department of Transport (2023), p. 232.

[49] Ibid.

[50] Department of Transport (2023), p. 131.

[51] Department of Transport (2023), p. 131.

[52] National Treasury (2023).

[53] Department of Transport (2023), p. 148.

[54] Ibid.

[55] National Treasury (2023), p. 10.

[56] National Treasury (2023), p. 3.

[57] Ibid.

[58] National Treasury (2023), p. 10.

[59] National Treasury (2023). p. 12.

[60] Ibid.

[61] National Treasury (2023), p. 14.

[62] National Treasury (2023), p. 3.

[63] National Treasury (2023), p. 18.

[64] Ibid.

[65] National Treasury (2023), p. 18.

[66] National Treasury (2023).

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ATC230504:Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport on Budget Vote 40: Transport and the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan 2023-24

ATC230504:Report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport on Budget Vote 40: Transport and the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan 2023-24 of the Department of Transport, Dated 2 May 2023

Transport

2. MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

2.1 organisational structure of the department

2.2 strategic outcomes oriented goals of the department

2.3 PROGRAMME AND SUB-PROGRAMME PLANS (ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY TARGETS)

2.3.1Programme 1: Administration

Sub-Programme: DG Administration

Sub-Programme: Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Sub-Programme: Chief Audit Executive (CAE)

Sub-Programme: Human Resource Management and Development

Sub-Programme: Budgeting and Compliance

Sub-Programme: Financial Administration and Supply Chain Management

2.3.2 Programme 2: Integrated Transport Planning

Sub-Programme: Research and Innovation

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4.2.3 Sub-Programme: Regional Integration

Sub-Programme: Freight Logistics

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Sub-Programme: Rail Regulation

Sub-Programme: Rail Infrastructure and Industry Development

Sub-Programme: Rail Operations

2.3.4 Programme 4: Road Transport

4.4.1 Sub-Programme: Road Transport Regulation

Sub-Programme: Road Infrastructure and Industry Development

Sub-Programme: Road Engineering Standards

2.3.5 Programme 5: Civil Aviation Transport

Sub-Programme: Aviation Policy and Regulation

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Sub-Programme: Aviation Economic Analysis and Industry Development

2.3.6 Programme 6: Maritime Transport

Sub-Programme: Maritime Policy and Legislation

Sub-Programme: Maritime Infrastructure and Industry Development

Sub-Programme: Maritime Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation

2.3.7 Programme 7: Public Transport

Sub-Programme: Public Transport Network Development

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