Questions and Replies
03 December 2018 - NW3085
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) To which water boards does his department owe money, (b) what amount is owed in each case and (c) by what date will the specified debts be settled in each case?
Reply:
a) Water Board |
b) Amount owed |
c) Settlement date |
Lepelle Northern Water |
56 524 077.57 |
The invoices still on the verification stage will be processed once the verification is finalized |
Sedibeng Water |
47 480 793.52 |
R7, 3 million will be processed by the 30th November 2018 and the balance still on the verification stage and supporting documents will be processed once the verification is finalized. |
Magalies Water |
1 596 839.49 |
The payment will be processed by the 23 November 2018 |
Amatola Water |
34 005 782.83 |
R1.9 million under dispute, the balance will be processed once the verification is finalized |
Rand Water |
3 334 379.19 |
The payment will be processed by the 30 November 2018 |
Bloem Water |
90 379 827.38 |
R4 million will be processed by the 30 November 2018 and the balance still on the verification stage will be processed once the verification is finalized |
Total |
233 321 699.98
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03 December 2018 - NW3133
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, since he served in Cabinet, he (a)(i) was ever influenced by any person and/or (ii) influenced any of his department’s employees to take any official administrative action on behalf of any (aa) member, (bb) employee and/or (cc) close associate of the Gupta family and/or (b) attended any meeting where any of the specified persons were present; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(a) No.
(b) Not to my knowledge.
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03 December 2018 - NW3136
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) To what number of households and communities did the Giyani Water Project intend to supply water in the original plan, (b) at what cost and (c) what was the envisaged date for completion?
Reply:
(a) The Giyani water and sanitation emergency project is intended to benefit 55 villages in Giyani. The project intends to benefit 46 607 households (Stats SA 2015)
(b) The project cost is R3.36 billion inclusive of Implementing Agent fees and VAT.
(c) The project commenced in 2014 with the project plan of 5 years. The project anticipated completion date is July 2019.
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03 December 2018 - NW3137
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What number of companies were contracted as part of the Giyani Water Project and (b)(i) on what basis was each company selected, (ii) what is the total amount owed to each contractor, (iii) what amount has been paid to each contractor and (iv) how far is each contract from being completed?
Reply:
(a) The department appointed Lepelle Northern Water to implement the Giyani Water Project. Lepelle Northern Water then appointed LTE Consulting as the Main Contractor. LTE Consulting appointed Khato Civils, South Zambezi, Ernst & Young and a number of Sub-Contractors and Sub- Consultants as part of a team to implement the Giyani Water Project (see list of Service Providers attached as Annexure A).
(b) (i) The Department of Water and Sanitation database was used by Lepelle Northern Water to appoint LTE Consulting. LTE Consulting used its own supply chain processes to appoint sub-contractors.
(ii) The Department of Water and Sanitation has paid all received invoices on work done to the Implementing Agent (Lepelle Northern Water). The latest invoice was paid on 26 October 2018.
(iii) The Department has paid an amount of R3.17 billion inclusive of IA fees and VAT to the Implementing Agent.
(iv) I am in the process of verifying information on this important question.
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20 November 2018 - NW2700
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
How many litres of water were lost through leaks (a) nationally and (b) in each (i) province and (ii) municipality in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
The Department does not have the water loss data for the 2017-2018 Financial Year at the moment because the information is drawn based on the municipal financial year. The last comprehensive analysis on water loss and non-revenue water (NRW) in South Africa (inclusive of Provincial and Water ServicesAuthorities) was based on the 2016-17 Financial Year.
For the development of the annual municipal water balance, the Department is reliant on water use and water loss information submitted by the Water Services Authorities, which requires both technical and financial inputs. The Department gives allowance of two months after the end of the municipal financial year for the municipalities to do financial corrections before starting of collecting the water balances to enable the national analysis and reporting.
20 November 2018 - NW2788
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to the reply of the Minister of Environmental Affairs to question 1999 on 29 June 2018, has his department conducted any water quality tests of any water bodies in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (a) in each of the past five financial years and (b) since 1 April 2018; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) what are the details of the findings in each case and (ii) will he furnish Mr M Waters with copies of each report?
Reply:
a) Yes, the Department has conducted water quality tests in the catchment of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality as part of national monitoring programmes for the past five financial years. The national monitoring programmes are:
- National Eutrophication Monitoring Programme (NEMP)
- National Microbial Monitoring Programme (NMMP)
- National Chemical Monitoring Programme (NCMP)
The catchment of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has five (5) sites that are monitored for National Eutrophication Monitoring Programme, two (sites) for National Microbial Monitoring Programme and one (1) sites for National Chemical Monitoring Programme (NCMP).
The eutrophication sampling points are in the Civic Lake, Homestead Lake, Kleinfontein Lake, Blaaupan Lake and Victoria Lake. The microbial sampling points are in Blesbokspruit and Kaalspruit rivers. The chemical sampling point is in Leeuspruit River.
(b)(i) Since 01 April 2018, the position is as follows:
NEMP: Currently, in relation to eutrophication status; water quality has deteriorated to poor quality due to increasing nutrient levels. Victoria, Blaaupan and Homestead Lakes have an oligotrophic status denoting a system that is low in nutrients and not productive in terms of aquatic animal and plant life. The water quality is suitable for full contact recreation.
Kleinfontein Lake: has hypertrophic status which is a system with serious water quality problems due to high nutrient levels. The quality in Civic Lake has declined from mesotrophic to eutrophic status which is a very productive system with increasing signs of water quality problems.
The water in both lakes may pose severe nuisance conditions when used for full contact recreation due to algal scum. The composition and health of the fish population may be affected by these high algal numbers.
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The increasing nutrient levels (phosphates and nitrates) observed at Blaaupan, Homestead, Civic and Kleinfontein Lakes has the potential to further deteriorate water quality. The sources of pollution within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) include industrial effluents, sewage treatment works, agriculture, storm water runoffs and mining operations
NMMP: The microbial data collected indicates that the resource water in the Blesbokspruit and Kaalspruit River are not suitable for consumption without limited treatment and posed a high risk of infections when consumed untreated. The water showed low to medium risk when used for irrigating crops and full contact water sport.
NCMP: The suitability of the water for Domestic (Health) Use at site Leeuspruit River applies. The water quality attributes available for the period: pH; NO3+NO2-N; Na; Cl; and EC.The statistical results for each variable are: Minimum; 50th percentile (a measure of the average); and the Maximum.
According to pH there is no health effects expected. The NO3+NO2 (nitrate), Chloride and Sodium is an insignificant risk - meaning no health risk. The Electrical Conductivity (EC) is consistent with this.
At Leeuspruit River, there is no indication of cause for concern from a health perspective should the water be used for domestic use from the available data.
i) Yes, the Department can furnish the copies of each report; however, it should be noted that these reports are available on the DWS RQIS website for public perusal.
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20 November 2018 - NW2743
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) How many kilometres (i) of (aa) water and (bb) sanitation pipes are there in each province and (ii) of the specified pipes would be needed for each household to have running water and (b) how much would this cost in each case?
Reply:
(a)(i) Refer to the table below for the kilometers of (aa) water and (bb) sanitation pipes are in each province.
Province |
Water pipeline(km) |
Sanitation pipeline(km) |
Eastern Cape |
26 092 |
15 980 |
Free State |
15 195 |
12 240 |
Gauteng |
66 306 |
73 770 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
39 306 |
25 450 |
Limpopo |
28 293 |
6 840 |
Mpumalanga |
18 112 |
10 460 |
North West |
17 620 |
11 420 |
Northern Cape |
10 368 |
4 440 |
Western Cape |
29 224 |
32 480 |
Grand Total |
250 517 |
193 080 |
(a)(ii) Refer to the table for the kilometers of (aa) water and (bb) sanitation pipes that are needed to give all households access to house connections with waterborne sanitation.
Province |
Water pipeline(km) |
Sanitation pipeline(km) |
Eastern Cape |
21 810 |
21 432 |
Free State |
3 337 |
6 082 |
Gauteng |
6 100 |
12 734 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
19 583 |
31 504 |
Limpopo |
13 684 |
24 726 |
Mpumalanga |
8 113 |
13 599 |
North West |
6 416 |
14 287 |
Northern Cape |
2 272 |
2 327 |
Western Cape |
2 707 |
3 834 |
Grand Total |
84 021 |
130 526 |
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(b) Refer to the table below on how much would it cost to provide full house connections to all households (includes additional pipes, treatment works, reservoirs and water resources).
Province |
Cost of full water house connection to All R’000,000 |
Cost of full waterborne sanitation to All R’000,000 |
Eastern Cape |
R 80 921 |
R38 575 |
Free State |
R 9 075 |
R10 863 |
Gauteng |
R 15 640 |
R22 845 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
R 58 299 |
R55 941 |
Limpopo |
R 52 065 |
R44 416 |
Mpumalanga |
R 31 382 |
R24 223 |
North West |
R 19 999 |
R23 243 |
Northern Cape |
R 7 974 |
R4 111 |
Western Cape |
R 7 667 |
R6 834 |
Grand Total |
R283 020 |
R231 051 |
Additional costs to repair and renew existing house connections to achieve sustainable water and sanitation services for all households.
Province |
Cost to repair and renew aged water house connections R’000,000 |
Cost to repair and renew aged waterborne sanitation R’000,000 |
Eastern Cape |
R20 874 |
R8 931 |
Free State |
R10 825 |
R6 804 |
Gauteng |
R48 930 |
R41 135 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
R19 916 |
R14 090 |
Limpopo |
R27 587 |
R3 818 |
Mpumalanga |
R19 213 |
R5 804 |
North West |
R12 927 |
R5 939 |
Northern Cape |
R8 744 |
R2 449 |
Western Cape |
R14 983 |
R18 029 |
Grand Total |
R184 000 |
R107 000 |
08 October 2018 - NW2578
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)(a) What is the total number of (i) deputy directors-general and (ii) chief directors that are employed in (aa) an acting and (bb) a permanent capacity in her department and (b) what is the total number of women in each case; (2) (a) what is the total number of (i) chief executive officers and (ii) directors of each entity reporting to her and (b) what is the total number of women in each case?
Reply:
Refer to the table below for the response by the Department:
(1)(a)(i) |
One (1) acting DDG with a total of 7 permanently employed |
(1)(a)(ii)(aa) |
A total of eleven (11) chief directors in an acting capacity |
(1)(a)(ii)(bb) |
A total of 33 permanently employed |
(1)(b) |
One (1) women is acting as DDG, seven (7) women are acting as Chief Directors, three (3) women are permanently appointed as DDG’s and fourteen (14) women are permanently appointed as Chief Directors |
(2) Refer to the table below for the response by the entities:
(2)(a)(i) |
(2)(a)(ii) |
(2)(b) |
Nine (9) Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Four (4) CEOs in an acting capacity (Mhlathuze Water, Sedibeng Water, TCTA and Breede-Gouritz CMA) |
Total number of Executive Management (excluding CEOs) is sixty five (65) |
Two (2) CEOs Twenty three (23) Executive Management |
Total number of Non-Executive Directors is 93 |
Forty four (44) Non-Executive Directors |
08 October 2018 - NW2640
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)With regard to the raising of the Tzaneen Dam wall as part of the Greater Letaba River Water Development Project approved in September 2011, what is the amendment that was made during the review in November 2015 before announcing the final approval;(2)did construction start in August 2016; if not, why not; if so, on what exact date; (3) (a) what was the initial budget that was approved for the project in 2011 and 2016, (b) what is the total amount spent on the project to date, (c) by what date will the project be finalised, (d) what will be the final cost of the project, (e) what will be the storage capacity of the dam when it is completed, (f) what is the total number of jobs that will be created through the project, (g) who will benefit from the project and (h) on what date did his department do the latest dam safety inspection on the Tzaneen Dam?
Reply:
(1) The Record of Implementation Decision final issue was in May 2013 and there have been no amendments to this document.
(2) A decision was taken, in alignment with funding, to break the project into three (3) implementation phases: stockpiling, demolishing of spillway and main dam raising. A conditional licence to alter for the proposed raising of Tzaneen Dam was issued in August 2016 to allow for the storage of construction materials, development of quarries/borrow pits and demolition of 4 m of concrete from the top of the existing ogee crest. The stockpiling and demolishing has since been completed. An application for a licence to enlarge the dam has not been received by the Dam Safety Office which will be accompanied by a detailed design report with drawings and specifications.
(3)(a) In 2011: At planning stages the budget was estimated to be R88 million. In 2016: On completion of the design and in alignment with funding, the project was broken into three (3) phases; stockpiling, demolishing of spillway and main raising. The revised estimated cost on completion is R600 million.
(3)(b) The total amount spend was R88 531 738.00 (This included the costs for Professional Services, the stockpiling contract and the demolition of the spillway).
(3(c) The project is estimated to be completed in March 2020.
(3)(d) The total estimated project cost on completion is estimated at R600 million.
(3)(e) The storage capacity of the dam when it is completed will be 193millionm3.
(3)(f) The total number of jobs that will be created is estimated at 600.
(3)(g) Mopani District Municipality, Greater Tzaneen and Greater Letaba Municipalities will benefit from the project.
(3)(h) The last Dam Safety Evaluation of Tzaneen Dam by an Approved Professional Person (APP) was carried out in September 2011.
08 October 2018 - NW2470
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What is the (a) total number of dams that are currently under construction in the country and (b)(i) location, (ii) size and (iii) total cost of building each dam?
Reply:
a) There is a total of Three (3) dams currently under construction, namely:
- The raising of the Clanwilliam Dam Project;
- The raising of the Hazelmere Dam Project and
- The raising of Tzaneen Dam project.
b) Refer to the table below for the location, size and total cost of building the dam:
ITEM |
DAM INFORMATION |
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Name of Dam |
Clanwilliam Dam |
Hazelmere Dam |
Tzaneen Dam |
GPS Location |
32°11'5.1"S 18°52'28.5"E |
29°35'55"S 32°2'36"E |
23°47'57"S 30°09'58"E |
Province |
Western Cape |
KwaZulu Natal |
Limpopo |
River/ Watercourse |
Olifants |
Mdloti |
Letaba |
Size/ Capacity (Million Cubic Meters) |
125Mm³(Old) 344Mm³(New) |
23.9 Mm³(Old) 43.6Mm³(New) |
158 Mm³(Old) 193 Mm³(New) |
Purpose |
Irrigation (Old) Irrigation & Domestic (New) |
Irrigation & Domestic Use |
Domestic Commercial |
Estimated Construction Cost |
R 2.2 Billion |
R 600 Million |
R322 Million |
08 October 2018 - NW2631
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What were the circumstances that led Magalies Water to award a R280 million tender to a certain company (name furnished) for the construction of a pipeline; (2) whether any investigation has been conducted into the tender award; if not, why not; if so, what was the outcome of the investigation; (3) whether any disciplinary action had been taken; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) The circumstances are that Magalies Water advertised a call for tenders for the project following the open / public tender process. The process followed was per the Magalies Water Supply Chain Policy and also in line with the National Legislation governing public procurement. After completing the due process of evaluation and adjudication of bids that had been received and which had met the criteria as per the advertisement, Murray & Dickson (Pty) Ltd emerged as the preferred bidder and they were duly appointed.
(2) No investigation has been conducted into the tender award. Magalies Water Board has not received any formal complaint of any wrong doing in relation to the awarding of the tender in question. Therefore, no outcome can be furnished, as required.
At this stage, we would like to also state that one of the bidders who had lost to Murray and Dickson decided - more than once - to bypass Magalies Water Board and took the award on Court Review, alleging irregularities on the process. On two (2) occasions, the Courts declared the Magalies Water’s process to have been above board and dismissed the allegations.
(3) There had been no reasons for Magalies Water Board to institute any disciplinary action against any official on this matter. To emphasize these neither a formal complaint nor any prima facie evidence of any wrong doing by anyone of our staff members had been brought to Magalies Water Board directly by any of the bidders, including the one that approached the Courts.
08 October 2018 - NW2751
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether, with reference to his reply to question 900 on 23 April 2018 regarding the incident on 21 February 2017 at the Kareerand sludge dam near Stilfontein in North West, during which large quantities of sludge were dumped in the Vaal River, his department issued any fines to the company that is responsible for the sludge dam, as was mentioned in his reply; if not, why not; if so, what fines were issued; (2) Whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) The Department did not issue any fine to the responsible company because the company followed the right procedure as outlined in section 20, “Control of emergency incidents”, sub-section (3) (a) and section 20 sub-section (4) (a-c) of the National Water Act, 1998, (Act 36 of 1998). Further to that, the Department’s Free State Office is closely monitoring the situation to ensure that all preventative and remedial measures outlined by the company in their notification report of 21 February 2017 and the subsequent close out report, dated 19 October 2017, are timeously implemented. Follow up inspections were conducted on the following dates 14 November 2017 and 21 June 2018 which revealed significant progress in both the preventative and remedial actions implemented. Refer to the attached updated progress report in Annexure A.
(2) No statement will be made on the matter.
01 October 2018 - NW2641
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With regard to the plan of his department to build the Nwamitwa Dam downstream of the confluence of the Greater Letaba and Nwanedzi Rivers, (a) on what date was the dam planned, (b) what will be the height of the dam wall, (c) what will be the capacity of water, in cubic metres, to be stored, (d) on what date will the project (i) start and (ii) be completed, (e) what will be the total cost for the project, (f) what is the total number of jobs that will be created through the project, (g) for what period has the project been delayed and (h) what are the reasons for the delay of the specified project?
Reply:
(a) The first major study undertaken for this area was the Letaba River Basin Study in 1985 (DWAF,1990), which comprised the collection and analysis of all available data on water availability and use, as well as estimates of future water requirements and assessments of potential future water resource developments. This was followed by a Pre-feasibility Study (DWAF, 1994), which was completed in 1994. The focus of the Pre-feasibility Study was the complete updating of the hydrology of the Basin. The next study undertaken was a Feasibility Study of the Development and Management Options (DWAF, 1998), which was completed in 1998.
(b) The Dam Height (Above river bed) 34 m and 43.5 m (Above estimated lowest foundation).
(c) It is envisaged that a dam at the Nwamitwa site would have a storage capacity of 187 million m3 and will increase the firm yield from the river system for domestic use by 14 million m3 per annum.
(d)(i) We plan to appoint the Contractors for the roads and advanced works in March 2020 and the appointment of the Contractor for the Construction of Dam in March 2022. This is purely subject to the availability of funding and finalisation of certain land matters.
(d)(ii) The estimated project completion date is in 2026.
(e) Current Estimated cost of the project is R4 650 000 000.
(f) Total jobs to be created will be determined on finalisation of the procurement strategy on the project.
(g) The project has been delayed by five (5) years.
(h) Insufficient funding for project implementation.
01 October 2018 - NW2442
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What is the (a) name of each investing company that has invested on land owned by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him and (b)(i) nature, (ii) value and (iii) length of each investment?
Reply:
(a)(i) None.
(a)(ii) Refer to the table below for responses from entities.
(a)(ii) |
(b)(i) |
(b)(ii) |
(b)(iii) |
Amatola Water |
None |
None |
None |
Bloem Water |
None |
None |
None |
Lepelle Northern Water |
None |
None |
None |
Magalies Water |
None |
None |
None |
Mhlathuze Water |
None |
None |
None |
Overberg Water Investing private parties:- Transnet, Telkom, MTN and Vodacom |
Transnet: Rent income for access to the servitude land of Overberg Water. |
Transnet: R45 265.65 pa (annual escalation of 8%) |
Transnet: Area 338 hectares – Indefinitely but based on a five-year review basis |
Telkom: Rent income for access to the servitude land of Overberg Water. |
Telkom: R51 757.49 pa (annual escalation of 8%) |
Telkom: Area 224 hectares – Indefinitely but based on a five-year review basis |
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Vodacom: Rent income for access to the servitude land of Overberg Water. |
Vodacom: R40 528.38 pa (annual escalation of 10%) |
Vodacom: Area 262 hectares – Indefinitely but based on a five-year review basis |
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MTN: Rent income for s to the servitude land of Overberg Water. |
MTN: R40 528.38 pa (annual escalation of 12.38%) |
MTN: Area 230.25 hectares - Indefinitely but based on a five year review basis |
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Rand Water |
None |
None |
None |
Sedibeng Water |
None |
None |
None |
Umgeni Water |
Brookdale farm in Howick - Cattle Farming |
R19 835.92 |
200.0408 hectares. 5 Years Lease duration |
Doorenhoek farm (Pietermaritzburg) - Sugarcane Farming |
R18 163.11 |
297.4926 hectares. 10 Years Lease duration |
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TCTA |
None |
None |
None |
WRC |
None |
None |
None |
25 September 2018 - NW2213
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether, with reference to a media statement issued on 8 May 2018 by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu Centenary celebrations that the name of the Vanderkloof Dam in the Northern Cape is to be changed to the Nelson Mandela Dam, there are any plans to officially put such name change into effect; if so, when will this take place; (2) whether his department has taken note of the petitions against such name change by the residents of the Renosterberg Local Municipality within which the dam falls; if not, why not; (3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) No, as a Minister of Water and Sanitation I do not have powers to change the name of the Vanderkloof Dam in Northern Cape. This power is vested in the Minister of Arts and Culture.
(2) No, the Department is not aware of a petition against such change by the Residents of the Renosterberg Local Municipality.
(3) No, as the Minister of Water and Sanitation I will not be making any statement.
25 September 2018 - NW2229
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether he has put any plans in place to provide water for (a) human and (b) livestock consumption in the eMaswazini community in the Okhahlamba Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the specified plans?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Uthukela District Municipality (DM) is the Water Services Authority for the Uthukela District area including the Okhahlamba Local Municipal area and they are responsible for the provision of water services. The Uthukela DM has provided the following report on the availability of water in the area and their plans to provide access to water.
The following water sources are available in the area:
- A total of twenty eight (28) out of forty (40) boreholes are operational.
- Water is provided in Thunzini, Diepsloof, Emmaus and Ndiya areas.
- Water is provided through spring protections in the Mamfemfetheni area.
The Uthukela DM has the following plans to provide water:
No |
Findings on site |
Recommended action – Cost estimate |
1 |
The elevated tank next to the Emmaus rank - the rank was abandoned. The community is concerned that there is an individual that is using water from the elevated tank to wash cars. |
A - Install an isolation valve. B - The individual has connected onto the Municipal asset, Disconnect the illegal connection. |
2 |
Further up the road - KwaNgubane - it used to be a windmill. When it collapsed, the community bought a generator. The community was promised a supply of 10 houses per stand pipe. S28º517,3656, E 29º2228, 2792 |
Establish the capacity of the borehole – how many households can benefit. The Uthukela DM to upsize the production borehole and provide an elevated tank. Refurbish the existing water pipe (reticulation). |
3 |
In the vicinity of the Nkunzi mountain there is a spring in the forest. Consultants are busy with a plan for spring protection. |
Spring protection is necessary. Storage is required. Gravitate to the community, 500m to each side totalling 1km (1,5km). |
No |
Findings on site |
Recommended action – Cost estimate |
4 |
Esiqhingini (vicinity of Fisokuhle School) – the community has a hand pump (pitsi), and they are proposing a hand pump be converted to a production borehole, so that it can augment supply to Emmaus Hospital. |
Uthukela DM will provide an elevated tank and will connect onto the existing system, if the production borehole has sufficient yield. |
5 |
Ethunzini - production borehole - vandalised pump |
Refurbishment of the borehole, elevated tank, joins onto the existing line. |
6 |
Khwela - production borehole - the community collects money to pay for electricity. |
The community built their own pump house. The Uthukela DM needs to build an appropriate pump house and apply for electricity. Provide an elevated tank. |
7 |
Nyonyana High School - there is an existing spring that requires spring protection. |
Provide Spring protection, elevated tank. Drill and equip another production borehole for the other community. |
Ward 12 |
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8 |
Epotshini - hand pump – the community is proposing an elevated tank to provide a gravity feed. |
As proposed. |
9 |
Egolokodo – the community is proposing a hand pump - DWS provided a borehole but did not provide a hand pump. S28º4929,316 E29º225, 2648 |
The Uthukela DM will provide a production borehole; storage will be in Epotshini. A break pressure tank will also be provided. |
10 |
Egolokodo behind the Emhlambozini community hall - spring protection is required because water is captured in a concrete ring. S28º4918,3864 E29º2154, 0072 |
Provide spring protection, fence the perimeter. Provide storage (JoJo tank). |
11 |
Egolokodo mountain spring - spring protection is required. |
An excavator will be utilized to assist with providing a suitable water source. The community will be requested to assist. |
12 |
Nyonyana upper area borehole. |
Uthukela DM will provide a production borehole an elevated storage tank and associated reticulation. |
13 |
Khwela borehole. |
Uthukela DM will provide a production borehole an elevated storage tank and associated reticulation. |
(1)(b) The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is responsible for the provision of water for livestock production purposes.
25 September 2018 - NW2209
Wessels, Mr W to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether all municipalities in the Eastern Cape have water restrictions in place, in view of the current drought in the specified province; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the details of the municipalities that are not enforcing water restrictions; (2) whether his department intends to implement water saving measures in the specified province; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) No, not all municipalities in the Eastern Cape Province have water restrictions, only those in the western side of the Province, where water resources are under severe threat due to the drought. The drought is most severe in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality (DM) and Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (MM); and these are the only two municipalities to renew their ‘declaration of state of disaster’.
(1)(a) The Blue Crane Route and Sundays River Valley Local Municipalities (LMs) are not restricted as their water comes from the Gariep Dam on the Orange River via the Fish-Sundays River Scheme, which is not restricted. Municipalities on the Eastern side of the province received fairly good summer rains and their dams had recovered to levels not requiring water restrictions.
(1)(b) The Nelson Mandela Bay MM, Dr. Beyers Naude and Gamtoos Irrigation Board have been very diligent and have complied with the water restrictions, however Kouga, Koukamma, Makana and Ndlambe LMs are battling to achieve the required water restrictions and have recently introduced the severe actions of water rationing through water cuts during night hours. Joe Gqabi District Municipality (DM) also introduced water rationing through water cuts at night and is practiced in Burgersdorp and Lady Grey due to infrastructure constraints and vandalism. In Alfred Nzo DM, the towns of Mt. Ayliff, Mt. Frere and Ntabankulu also have water cuts at night due to high demand of illegal connection and low yields.
(2) Yes, the Department has implemented water saving measures in the Eastern Cape Province. Water Restrictions are implemented in accordance with the Drought Operating Rules for each dam / scheme affected by drought. The War-on-Leaks programme, which is meant to fix leaks and create awareness, has been rolled out and media and other awareness campaigns undertaken. The monthly Algoa Drought Monitoring Committee meetings between role-players, stakeholders and Departments have greatly aided communication and maintained focus to achieve the restrictions and water savings.
(3) Communication out there including this response is adequate.
17 September 2018 - NW2357
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What numbers of desalination plants are currently (a) in operation, (b) being built and (c) being planned to be built in the country?
Reply:
The number of desalination plants in the country is as follows:
(a) There are 6 in operation;
(b) There is a total of four (4) being built and
(c) There is a total of nineteen (19) under various stages of planning
17 September 2018 - NW2475
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What are the pollution levels of each river in South Africa in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
A total of 440 water monitoring sites in the nine (9) water management areas were monitored for chemical monitoring programme in 2017/18 financial year. Salinity levels for rivers were regarded as good to very good indicating moderate to less pollution in 80% of the coverage in the nine (9) water management areas.
17 September 2018 - NW2358
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What number of water treatment plants does the Government own, (b) where is each plant located, (c) what number of the specified water treatment plants is operational and (d) what is each water treatment plant’s daily capacity?
Reply:
a) The number of water treatment plants owned by Government is a total of 1137 inclusive of boreholes. Refer to Annexure A.
b) Refer to Annexure A.
c) The number of water treatment plants that are operational is a total of 1084 and 53 are not operational. Refer to Annexure A.
d) Refer to Annexure A.
17 September 2018 - NW2356
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Which municipalities in each province are presently the top 10 water consumers?
Reply:
The municipalities that are presently the top 10 water consumers in each province are listed per table below. In most of the cases there is a direct relation between demand and the population served by a particular municipality. Refer to Annexure A for the top 10 water consumers in each province.
14 August 2018 - NW1708
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)(a) What total amount of land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him in each province is (i) vacant and (ii) unused or has no purpose and (b) what is the (i) location and (ii) size of each specified plot of land; (2) (a) how much of the land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him has been leased out for private use and (b) what is the (i) Rand value of each lease and (ii)(aa) location and (bb) size of each piece of land?
Reply:
(1)(a) In terms of Section 1(1)(x) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no. 36 of 1998) (NWA) the Department owns the land on which a government waterworks is situated. The Department owns, manages and controls 320 state own dams (government waterworks) country wide. The extent of the land required is determined scientifically up to the dam boundary line of each dam which includes the full supply level, the 1:100 year flood line and a buffer line. In terms of GIAMA, the disposal policies of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the National Department of Public Works (NDPW) the excess land must be transferred to NDPW. The Minister only acquires the minimum land required for the government waterworks in order to manage, operate and maintain the dams. In relation to ownership, the Minister has exclusive rights on the land within the government waterworks and the water source is regarded as national assets which must be protected in terms of the NWA. Refer to Annexure A for the amount of land owned by the entities.
(1)(b) Refer to Annexure A for the amount of land owned by the entities.
(2)(a) The Department currently does not have existing legal lease agreements in place as they have expired. However, the Department is currently in the process of appointing a Service Provider to develop a policy that will be used when dealing with leasing of land within the government waterworks. It is anticipated that the policy will be finalised by November 2018 and the leasing of land within the government waterworks will therefore resume.
(2)(b) Refer to Annexure A for the amount of land owned by the entities that have been leased out.
14 August 2018 - NW1791
Hugo, Mr RT to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What number of bucket toilets still exist (a) in the country and (b) in each (i) province and (ii) metropolitan municipality; (2) (a) what number of bucket toilets were replaced in each of the past three financial years and (b) what was the cost for each unit built as a replacement?
Reply:
(1)(a) There are currently 14 539 buckets in the formalised settlements in the country and will be eradicated in this current year, 95% have top structures and 85 to 95% internal reticulation complete.
(1)(b)(i) Refer to the table below for the numbers in each province currently at a total of 14 539 buckets:
Financial Year 2018/19 |
Number of buckets to be eradicated |
Free State |
10837 |
Northern Cape |
3702 |
TOTAL |
14 539 |
(1)(b)(ii) There are no Buckets that exist in the formalised settlements of Metropolitan Municipalities; however this is an on-going process to verify existing buckets.
(2)(a) Refer to the table below for the number of buckets eradicated:
Financial Year |
Number of buckets were eradicated |
2014/2015 |
A total of 20581 buckets were eradicated |
2015/2016 |
A total of 1 838 buckets were eradicated |
2016/2017 |
A total of 6 978 buckets were eradicated |
2017/2018 |
A total of 8 313 buckets were eradicated |
TOTAL |
A total of 37 710 Buckets were eradicated |
(2)(b) The National average for the provision of a waterborne toilet is R15 000.
14 August 2018 - NW1997
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What (a) number of water quality tests did the Rand Water conduct in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16, (cc) 2016-17 and (dd) 2017-18 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018 and (b) were the results of each test; (2) will he furnish Mrs A M Dreyer with copies of each quality test?
Reply:
(1)(a) Refer to the table below for the number of water quality tests did the Rand Water conduct in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality for the financial years in question.
(1)(a)(i)(aa) 2014-15 |
(1)(a)(i)(bb) 2015-16 |
(1)(a)(i)(cc) 2016-17 |
(1)(a)(i)(dd) 2017-18 |
(1)(a)(ii) since 1 April 2018 |
44358 (July to June) |
46563 (July to June) |
49837 (July to June) |
54137 (July to June) |
Information Included in (1)(a)(i)(dd) |
(1)(b) Refer to Annexure A for all water quality test results for the financial years in question are attached
(2) Yes, the water quality reports for Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality for the financial years in question will be made available to the Hounorable Member.
14 August 2018 - NW1673
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by (aa) his department and (bb) each entity reporting to him for further investigation since the Act was assented to and (b) what number of the specified cases have (i) been investigated by SAPS and DPCI, (ii) been followed up by the respective accounting officers and (iii) resulted in a conviction in each specified financial year since 2004?
Reply:
Refer to the table below for the consolidated response from the Department and Entities reporting to me regarding number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities.
Entity |
(a)(i) |
(a)(ii) |
(b)(i) |
(b)(ii) |
(b)(iii) |
Department of Water and sanitation |
The numbers of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, which have been referred to the SA Police Service (SAPS) by our Department, are Twelve (12) cases. |
There are no cases referred to Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by our Department. |
Refer to (a) above. |
Our Department is continuously following up regularly with SAPS regarding the Twelve (12) cases to ensure that investigations are still taking place. |
No conviction relating to the cases for the periods 2012/2013 until 2017/2018 financial years which are still in progress with SAPS. |
Amatola Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Bloem Water |
None |
One (1) case of fraud and corruption is under investigation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Bloemfontein Free State against an employee who has since terminated her services by taking early retirement. |
One (1): case is still being investigated |
The matter is followed-up periodically The incumbent is no longer an employee of Bloem Water |
No conviction: investigation is on-going |
Lepelle Northern Water |
The number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, which have been referred to the SA Police Service (SAPS) by our Entity, is 1 (one). |
There are no cases referred to Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by Lepelle Northern Water. |
Refer to (a) above. |
Our Entity is continuously following up regularly with SAPS regarding the one case to ensure that investigations are still taking place. |
No conviction relating to the case. |
Magalies Water |
1. Two (2) Cases of corruption and fraud were reported to the SAPS in 2013 against an employee who has since then, resigned. 2. The two (2) Cases were back then consolidated into one (1) Case (Case Number OBD598072014). 3. With all the periodical requests for feedback from the SAPS, we get a standard answer that investigation is still on- going. 4. We are of the opinion that the Police have not made any progress with respect to the finalisation of this Case. |
There are no cases referred to Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by Magalies Water. |
Only the 2-in-1 Case referred to under (a)(i) (Case Number OBD598072014) which is still being investigated by the SAPS since in 2013. |
Periodic follow ups on this one (1) Case (Case Number OBD598072014) of 2013 continue; but 2. The incumbent is also no longer an employee of Magalies Water. |
The response already showing in this Section hold true for Magalies Water. |
Mhlathuze Water |
None |
There are no cases referred to Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by Mhlathuze Water |
Refer to (a) above. |
Refer to (a) above. |
Refer to (a) above. |
Overberg Water |
There is only one case reported in June 2018 but still in discussion with the SAP on the alleged fraud and corruption. |
There are no cases referred to Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by Overberg Water. |
Refer to (a) above. |
Refer to (a) above. |
No conviction relating to the cases for the periods 2012/2013 until 2017/2018 financial years which are still in progress with SAPS. |
Rand Water |
Fourteen (14) cases were reported to the SAPS over the period 2004 to 2018 |
There are no cases referred to Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by Rand Water. |
|
The entity is continuously following up regularly with SAPS regarding the cases to ensure that investigations are still taking place. |
|
Sedibeng Water |
The numbers of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, which have been referred to the SA Police Service (SAPS) by our Department, are five (5) cases. |
One (1) Section 34 complaint was lodged with the DPCI. |
Refer to (a) above. |
The entity is continuously following up regularly with SAPS regarding the five (5) cases to ensure that investigations are still taking place. |
There were no case reported for the period 2012/2013 until 2016/2017 financial years. The new cases reported in 2017/18 are still under investigation and the entity is following up with SAPS on the progress. |
Umgeni Water |
The number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, which have been referred to the SA Police Service (SAPS) by our Department, is one (1) case. |
There are no cases referred to Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by Umgeni Water. |
Refer to (a) above. |
The case is at PMB High court |
No conviction relating to this case – still in progress |
WRC |
None |
There are no cases referred to Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by WRC. |
Refer to (a) above. |
Owed to the fact that our Institution had Zero (0) cases, it was not necessary to follow up regularly with SAPS to ensure that investigations are still taking place. |
Owed to the fact that our Institution had Zero (0) cases, it was not necessary for convictions relating to the cases for the periods 2012/2013 until 2017/2018 financial year. |
TCTA |
The number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, which have been referred to the SA Police Service (SAPS) by our Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority are 2 (two). |
There are two cases referred to Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority. • First case referred to DPCI was mandated to SAPS Commercial Crimes for investigation and prosecution. The case reference is State vs Mbeba (Ref. IR2014/11/108). • The second case that was referred to DPCI for criminal investigation involves the former Chief Executive Officer of TCTA on allegations of corruption. The second allegation involves fronting Intelligent Water Solutions (‘IWS’). The case number is Lyttelton CAS 29/12/2017. |
Refer to (a) above. |
Trans- Caledon Tunnel Authority continuously follow up regularly with SAPS regarding all the cases to ensure that investigations and prosecution take place. |
There were no convictions relating to the two cases for the periods 2012/2013 until 2017/2018 financial years. • The case of the State vs Mbeba (Ref. IR2014/11/108), was withdrawn therefore no conviction was secured. • The case which involves the former Chief Executive Officer of TCTA and Intelligent Water Solutions (‘IWS’) (CAS 29/12/2017) is still under investigation. |
13 July 2018 - NW1924
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of entities reporting to him in (i) 2016 and (ii) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
Refer to the table below for the total number of incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of the entities reporting to me.
Entity |
(1)(a) |
(1)(a)(i) |
(1)(a)(ii) |
(1)(b) |
(2) |
Amatola Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Bloem Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Lepelle Northern Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Magalies Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Mhlathuze Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Overberg Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Rand Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Sedibeng Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Umgeni Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
WRC |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
TCTA |
1 |
There was 1 reported incident in March 2016. |
None |
The incident was reported at stage two of a grievance process which started as a performance management dispute between a male supervisor and a female subordinate. |
The incident was investigated by an independent forensic investigator who concluded that on a balance of probability, it is unlikely that any act of sexual harassment occurred. |
Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency (BGCMA) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
13 July 2018 - NW1612
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether any employees from his department were seconded and/or transferred to any district municipality in Limpopo (a) in each of the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2018; if so, (i) what are the relevant details of the (aa) name, (bb) job title and (cc) salary of each such employee and (ii) to which district municipality was each employee seconded and/or transferred in each case; (2) whether any of the specified employees still appear on his department’s payroll or organogram; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any agreement and/or memorandum of understanding has been put in place to facilitate the secondment and/or transfer of the employees; if so, will he furnish Mr L J Basson with a copy thereof?
Reply:
1. No, there were no employees seconded and/or transferred to any district municipality in Limpopo for the past three financial years and since 1 April 2018.
2. Falls away.
3. Falls away.
13 July 2018 - NW2042
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What are the details of the (a) number of accidents that vehicles owned by his department were involved (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018, (b) cost for repairs in each case and (c)(i) number of and (ii) reasons for vehicles being written off in each case; (2) Whether all vehicles owned by his department have tracking devices installed?
Reply:
(1)(a) Our Department had one (1) vehicle accident reported during the 2015/16 financial year. There have not been any vehicle accidents reported for the financial years 2016/17 and 2017/18.
(1)(b) The cost of repairing the vehicle was R313 294.86.
(1)(c) No vehicle has been written off in our Department.
(2) Our Departments vehicles have no tracking device installed on them.
02 July 2018 - NW1909
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether, with reference to his answer to question 383 on 4 May 2018, Sedibeng Water is involved in any capacity in the construction of sewage plants; if so, (a) at which sewage plants and (b) in what capacity; (2) who are the implementing agents, project managers and contractor of the construction of waste water treatment at Rooigrond in North West; (3) whether Sedibeng Water acts as the implementing agent at the Rooigrond project; if so, (a) on what date did the project commence, (b) what was the tender amount and (c) who is the successful tenderer; (4) (a) on what date is the project expected to be completed and (b) what is the present cost of the project to date; (5) whether he will make a statement regarding the matter?
Reply:
1. Our Department still maintains the Sedibeng Water is not involved in any construction of sewage plants through the Departments funding.
2. Our Department is not involved in the construction of the waste water treatment at Rooigrond in North West therefore, Request the Honourable Member to refer the question to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, who is in a better position to respond to issues relating to the contracting of Sedibeng Water Board for the construction of sewage plants in North West.
3. Falls Away.
4. Falls Away.
5. Falls Away.
02 July 2018 - NW1873
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources offices in (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
(1)(i) Our Department has reported one (1) incident of racism to the human resource which was investigated and the employee was found guilty and dismissed during the 2016/17 financial year.
(1)(ii) There were no incidents of racisms reported by entities reporting to me during the 2016/17 financial year.
(2) Falls Away.
02 July 2018 - NW1842
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether (a) his spouse and/or (b) an adult family member accompanied him on any official international trip (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (aa) is the name of the person(s), (bb) was the (aaa) purpose and (bbb) destination of the trip and (cc) was the (aaa) total cost and (bbb) detailed breakdown of the costs of the accompanying person(s) to his department; (2) whether each of the specified trips were approved by the President in terms of the provisions of Section 1, Annexure A of the Ministerial Handbook; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a);(b);(i);(ii), No
(aa);(bb);(aaa) and (bbb) and(cc);(aaa) and (bbb), Falls away;
2. Falls away.
02 July 2018 - NW1330
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)With reference to the reply to question 475 on 31 March 2016, (a) by what date will the first phase of the Madibeng Water Purification Plant be completed and (b) at what cost; (2) (a) by what date will construction on the second module of 20 megalitres of the specified plant begin and (b) (i) by what date will construction be completed and (ii) at what cost; (3) whether any plans have been put in place to build additional reservoirs in Madibeng; if not, why not; if so, (a) by what date, (b) where and (c) at what cost; (4) Whether any new pipelines will be built to carry water to existing reservoirs in Madibeng; (5) by what date will the pipeline from the pump station at the Crocodile River to the plant be built?
Reply:
(1)(a) The first phase of the Madibeng Water Purification Plant is projected to be completed by 31 March 2019 provided that an additional R100 million is made available in the current financial year for electrical and mechanical works of the plant.
(1)(b) The estimated cost for completion of the first phase of the Madibeng Water Purification Plant is R528 million.
(2)(a) The construction of additional 20 megalitres (second module) will commence in the financial year 2022/23.
(2)(b)(i) The construction is projected to be completed by the end of 2025/26 financial year.
(2)(b)(ii) The estimated cost of R701 million for the second module of 20 megalitres of the specified plant.
(3) There are no plans to build additional reservoirs in Madibeng; there are currently enough existing reservoirs in Letlhabile, Sonop, Maboloka, Mothutlung, Ouskral, Madidi, Mmakau, Jericho, and Majakaneng.
(3)(a) Falls away.
(3)(b) Falls away.
(3)(c) Falls away.
(4) Yes, construction of new pipelines to carry water to existing reservoirs is projected to commence in 2019/20 financial year.
(5) The pipeline from the pump station at the Crocodile River to the plant to be completed by the end of 2018/19 financial year.
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04 June 2018 - NW1491
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, with reference to the reply of the President, Mr C M Ramaphosa, to the debate on the State of the Nation Address on 22 February 2018 to implement lifestyle audits, (a) he, (b) senior management service members in his department and/or (c) any of the heads of entities reporting to him have undergone a lifestyle audit in the past three financial years; if not, have any plans been put in place to perform such audits; if so, in each case, what are the details of the (i) date of the lifestyle audit, (ii) name of the person undergoing the audit, (iii) name of the auditing firm conducting the audit and (iv) outcome of the audit.
Reply:
a) No.
b) No.
c) No.
29 May 2018 - NW1099
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What (a) number of consulting firms or companies are currently contracted by (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him and (b)(i) is the name of each consultant, (ii) are the relevant details of the service provided in each case and (iii) is the (aa) start date, (bb) time period, (cc) monetary value in Rands of each contract and (dd) name and position of each individual who signed off on each contract?
Reply:
a) Refer to Annexure A for the number of consulting firms or companies are currently contracted by my Departments Main Account.
b) Refer to Annexure B for the number of consulting firms or companies are currently contracted by my Departments Water Trading Entity (WTE).
c) Refer to Annexure C for the number of consulting firms or companies are currently contracted by my Departments Entities.
21 May 2018 - NW1258
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What is the (a) status of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II and (b) estimated (i) completion date and (ii) cost; (2) whether any contractors have been appointed; if so, what is the (a) name of the contractor and (b) contract price?
Reply:
(1) To date 13 contracts have been completed, 23 contracts are still in progress, 10 contracts are at evaluation stage and 1 contract is at tender stage. Refer to Annexure A for the estimated completion dates and estimated cost.
Contracts in Progress:
The Polihali Dam as well as the Polihali to Katse Transfer Tunnel design is progressing well. Presently the Geotechnical drilling contract is 3 months behind schedule. Alternatives are being considered to mitigate any delays this may have on the above-mentioned designs.
Infrastructure, Social and Environmental consultancy work in progress are the design of:
- Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Western Corridor,
- ESIA Dam and Tunnel site establishment areas,
- Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for Project Housing, main reservoir, Major bridges & road realignments (iv) RAP - Western access road and
- Hydropower feasibility study now concentrating on the detailed feasibility of conventional hydropower generation at three sites.
Designs and tender documentation are ready to be issued by June 2018, of the following works are:
- Western Access Road,
- Power supply and Telecommunications.
Tender evaluation of the first three (3) construction contracts, were advertised in September and October 2017 are complete and is about to be awarded. The contract for the Advanced Infrastructure construction works are:
- An Access Road,
- Civil works at the Polihali Village accommodation area and,
- The short Diversion Tunnel around the Dam wall to mitigate any delays when the Dam construction commences.
(2) No construction contracts have been awarded to date.
Annexure A
Phase II: Progress to date (Budget figures exclude escalation):
KEY items |
Milestone dates |
Budget at completion |
Cost to date Rand |
% Invoiced |
Comment (Reference Program V11.0) |
Administrative cost |
Dec 2025 |
329 052 613 |
272 428 720 |
82.7 |
|
Advanced Infrastructure – design and supervision |
Apr 2015 – Sept 2018 |
252 502 764 |
120 194 418 |
47.7 |
Average 2 months behind schedule. Budget includes supervision costs. |
Advance Infrastructure – construction |
May 2018 – Aug 2020 |
4 125 620 005 |
- |
- |
Various awards starts in May 2018 |
Polihali Dam - design & supervision |
Jul 2017 |
465 103 216 |
13 541 039 |
2.9 |
Design on programme. Budget includes supervision costs. |
Polihali Dam – construction |
Feb 2020 (Start) |
3 800 000 000 |
- |
- |
To be awarded by Feb 2020, Completion date - Dec 2025 |
Geotechnical investigations |
Apr 2019 |
42 719 213 |
29 881 290 |
3 months behind due to flooding and cashflow problems. Alternatives considered |
|
Diversion tunnel around dam wall – design and supervision |
Sept 2016 – Sept 2019 |
82 460 557 |
22 883 723 |
27.8 |
On programme. Non critical item |
Diversion tunnel around dam wall – construction |
May 2018 – Sept 2019 |
- |
- |
- |
To be awarded by end of May 2018 |
Polihali to Katse Tunnel - design and supervision |
Nov 2017 |
920 000 000 |
- |
- |
Awarded in Nov 2017. Budget includes supervision costs. |
Polihali to Katse Tunnel – construction |
May 2020 (Start) |
4 500 000 000 |
- |
- |
To be awarded by May 2020. Completion date – Feb 2026 |
Social development projects |
Present to Dec 2024 |
128 722 147 |
39 862 675 |
40 |
3 months behind on average. Resettlements will be completed in time for construction |
Environmental projects |
Present to Dec 2024 |
53 646 560 |
26 837 363 |
50 |
Studies and designs on programme |
Start impounding water in Polihali |
Nov/Dec 2023 |
- |
- |
NA |
On programme Ver 11.0 |
Water delivery into Katse Dam |
By end Jan 2026 |
- |
- |
NA |
Water in storage since Nov 2023 Volume of transfers to Katse Dam will be dependent on the agreement reached with Lesotho on the new Operational Rules of the LHWP |
ESTIMATED COST AT COMPLETION INCLUDING ESCALATION AND CONTINGENCIES
|
24,326 bill |
525 629 228 |
2.7% |
Scheduled complete 3.48% |
15 May 2018 - NW1259
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the current status of phase 2 of the Mokolo and Crocodile Water Augmentation Project, (b) on what date will construction (i) start and (ii) be completed, (c) who will be responsible for the construction and (d) what is the estimated cost of phase 2 of the project?
Reply:
a) The project is at the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Phase. Public participation was undertaken and the Final Scoping Report was submitted to Department of Environmental Affairs in April 2018.
(b)(i) Construction is scheduled to start in January 2020.
(b)(ii) Water delivery is scheduled for January 2024. After construction, there is a Defects Notification Period of one year, and servitude rehabilitation of 2 years, and project close out is scheduled for May 2027
c) An open tender procurement process will be undertaken where the successful contractor will be responsible for construction.
The estimated cost is R 12.1 billion.
15 May 2018 - NW736
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether his department has a sexual harassment and assault policy in place; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will his department have such a policy in place; if so, (i) how are reports investigated and (ii) what are the details of the consequence management and sanctions stipulated by the policy; (2) (a) What is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment and assault that have been reported in his department (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b) what number of cases were (i) opened and concluded, (ii) withdrawn and (iii) remain open based on the incidents and (c) what sanctions were issued for each person who was found to have been guilty?
Reply:
(1)(a) Yes, our Department has a Sexual Harassment Policy in place.
(1)(b) Falls away.
(a)(b)(i) The allegations are investigated by an Employee Relations Officer, who after completing the investigation, writes a report. The decision to take or not to take disciplinary action is based upon the recommendations of the investigation report.
(a)(b)(ii) Our Department implements recommended sanctions according to the Departmental Labour Relations Policy and Labour Relations Sanctioning Guidelines for the Public Service; the Policy and guidelines stipulate sanctions that include verbal and written warnings, suspension without pay and a dismissal depending on the nature and circumstances of the case.
(2)(a) Three (3) incidents were reported in the past three financial years. During the 2015/16 there were no reports; during the 2016/17 one (1) incident was reported; and, during 2017/18 two (2) incidents were reported.
(2)(b) Three (3) cases were opened; and, were all concluded. Out of the three (3) two (2) were withdrawn.
(c) In the one case that was not withdrawn, the Chairperson found the alleged perpetrator not guilty of sexual harassment.
15 May 2018 - NW1257
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the current status of the Clanwilliam Dam, (b) on what date will construction (i) start and (ii) be completed, (c) who will do the construction and (d) what is the estimated cost?
Reply:
(a) Site establishment activities for the Raising of Clanwilliam Dam project commenced in June 2014 and were completed in September 2016. Our Department has utilised its internal Construction Unit for the completion of the necessary site establishment activities. The bid for the appointment of a private sector construction contractor was issued on 26 August 2016 and closed on 9 November 2016. However, due to unavailability of funds for the construction phase of the project the tender bid could not be awarded.
(b)(i) The Minister has ordered a budget reprioritization to accommodate construction start this financial year.
(b)(ii) The Minister has instructed that construction should start within five (5) months from May 2018.
(c) The Minister does not want to speculate on completion day. The construction unit of the Department will spearhead the construction.
(d) The estimated construction cost for the Clanwilliam Dam Raising only, is R2 200 million (2016).
04 May 2018 - NW383
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether any contracts for the erection of sewage plants were awarded to Sedibeng Water in the (i) 2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 and (ii) 2017-18 financial years in the North West Province; if so, (a) which contracts were awarded, (b) where in North West were these erected, (c) what is the amount of the tender, (d) what is the name of the successful tenderer, (e) has the project been completed, if not, (f)by what date is it expected to be completed; if so, (g) what was the final costs? (2) Whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. There were no contracts awarded for the erection of sewage plants to Sedibeng Water in the (i) 2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 and (ii) 2017-18 financial years in the North West Province.
(1)(a) Falls away.
(1)(b) Falls away.
(1)(c) Falls away.
(1)(d) Falls away.
(1)(e) Falls away.
(1)(f) Falls away.
(1)(g) Falls away.
2. Falls away.
23 April 2018 - NW218
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What is the (a) total number of dams in the country, (b) exact location of each dam, (c) capacity of each dam, (d) date on which each dam became operational, (e) current level of each dam and (f) name of the owner of each dam?
Reply:
THE MINISTER OF WATER AND SANITATION
(a) Table below gives a breakdown summary of total number of dams in the country as well as ownership status as per dam register published on 31 December 2017.
Ownership sector |
Total number of registered dams |
State |
854 |
Department of Water & Sanitation |
322 |
Municipalities |
333 |
Other state departments |
76 |
Water Boards |
123 |
Private sector |
4 657 |
Mines, industries, business |
335 |
Agriculture |
4 322 |
Total |
5 511 |
(b) Dam location per Province is given in the table below. A detailed location of each dam is supplemented in Columns G to O of the dam register, submitted as Annexure A.
Province |
Total number of registered dams |
North West |
92 |
Gauteng |
187 |
Limpopo |
458 |
Kwazulu-Natal |
1090 |
Eastern Cape |
789 |
Western Cape |
1572 |
Northern Cape |
130 |
Mpumalanga |
675 |
Free State |
518 |
Total |
5 511 |
(c) The table below gives a cumulative summary of dam capacities per ownership sector. From the table it can be seen that state dams store 94% of all available water resources in the country, whereas private sector store the remaining 6%.
Ownership sector |
Total capacity in (m3 x 109) |
% total capacity |
State |
31.35 |
94 |
Department of Water & Sanitation |
29.35 |
88.0 |
Municipalities |
1.0 |
3.0 |
Other state departments |
0.2 |
0.6 |
Water Boards |
0.8 |
2.4 |
Private sector |
2.06 |
6.0 |
Mines, industries, business |
0.5 |
1.5 |
Agriculture |
1.56 |
4.5 |
Total |
33.41 |
100 |
(d) Dam register is submitted as an Annexure A of this reply, for all practical purpose, the date in which the dam became operational is taken as the date of completion which is given in Column R of the dam register.
(e) Dam levels are submitted as Annexure B of the reply. It should be noted that only dam levels owned by my Department are submitted. My Department is unfortunately not in a position to furnish levels of privately owned dams.
(f) Owner's details are given in Column AD of the register
23 April 2018 - NW1002
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
How much land does (a) his department and (b) the entities reporting to him (i) own, (ii) have exclusive rights to and/or (iii) lease from the State to (aa) use and/or (bb) occupy?
Reply:
a) (i) In terms of Section 1(1)(x) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no. 36 of 1998) (NWA) the Minister owns the land on which a Government Waterwork is situated. The Minister owns, manages and controls 322 dams (Government Waterworks) country wide. The extent of the land is determined scientifically up to the dam boundary line of each dam which includes the full supply level, the 1:100 year flood line and a buffer line. All excess land must in terms of Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA) and the disposal policies of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the National Department of Public Works (NDPW) fall back to the NDPW.
(ii) In terms of ownership the Minister has exclusive rights on the land mentioned as above. No other Custodian Departments have any right over the mentioned land because Government Waterworks are National Assets and the water source must be protected in terms of the NWA.
(iii) None, due to the fact that the Minister acquires the minimum land needed for a Government Waterwork.
(aa) Refer to (a)(1)
(bb) Refer to (a)(1)
b) Refer to Annexure A for information regarding entities reporting to the Department.
ANNEXURE A
(b) How much land does the entities reporting to him |
(i) own |
(ii) have exclusive rights to and/or |
(iii) lease from the State to |
(aa) use and/or |
(bb) occupy |
Amatola Water |
6 Lancaster Road Vincent East London- R2 372 250.00 3 Lancaster Road Vincent East London- R1 332 220.17 Albany Coast- R1 705 213.00 |
Nahoon WTW (and related land and dwellings on site) Laing WTW (and related land and dwellings on site) Craighead Pumping Station (and related land and dwellings on site) Glenmore WTW (and related land and dwellings on site) Peddie Regional WTW (and related land and dwellings on site) Gubu Dam (and related land and dwellings on site) Wriggleswade Dam (and related land and dwellings on site) Rooikrantz WTW (and related land and dwellings on site) Binfield WTW (and related land and dwellings on site) Debe Nek WTW (and related land and dwellings on site) Masincedane WTW (and related land and dwellings on site) Upper Mnyameni WTW (and related land and dwellings on site) Sandile WTW (and related land and dwellings on site |
None |
Public Works Port Elizabeth workshop – Harrower Road |
Public Works Port Elizabeth workshop – Harrower Road |
Bloem Water |
44509.1479 Hectare |
75338.89 hectare |
There are no properties leased from the state |
None |
None |
Lepelle Northern Water |
2 hectares valued at R6.4 million situated in Polokwane area |
2 hectares valued at R6.4 million situated in Polokwane area |
There are no properties leased from the state |
None |
None |
Magalies Water |
24 properties, of which covers the area of 169 hectares, 15 of the properties own by Magalies Water are still registered with Department Public Works, and Magalies Water is in the process of transferring ownership. |
Magalies Water has 226 servitudes endorsement in different properties, of which it covers 54 163M2 and 105 servitudes not registered, which covers the area of 307 hectares |
There are no properties leased from the state |
None |
None |
Mhlathuze Water |
Portion 6 ERF 6724 Richards Bay Registration Division GU in the Richards Bay Transitional Local Council area, Province of KwaZulu-Natal on sub-divisional diagram S.G no. 2118/1997 in extent 2 5012 hectares; Sub 4 of Lot 8723 Richards Bay (Extension No. 28) situated in the Richards Bay Transitional Local Council Area, Administrative District of Natal, Province of KwaZulu-Natal, in extent Three comma Three Five Nought One ( 3, 3501) hectares; Portion 41 of Reserve 6 No.15 825 Registration Division GU Province of KwaZulu-Natal in extent 44,4332 ( Forty Four , Four Three Three Two) hectares; ERF 960 Eshowe ( Extension Number 9 Registration Division GU Province of KwaZulu-Natal in extent 1534( One Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty Four) square metres; Portion of ERF 1413 Eshowe Registration Division GU Province of KwaZulu-Natal in extent 1441( One Thousand Four Hundred and Forty One) square metres; and Portion 1 of the farm Richards Bay No. 16990 GU situated in the Township of Richards Bay, Administrative District of KwaZulu- Natal in the extent 3 542(Three Thousand Five and Forty Two) square metres as indicated on SG Diagram 2009/1999. |
Mhlathuze Water does not have land that it has exclusive right to use. |
Mhlathuze Water does has have land that it is leasing from the State: |
None |
None |
Overberg Water |
No land is owned except the wastewater treatment works in three schemes and houses. |
Servitude to access infrastructure in someone property such as the adjacent farm. |
None |
None |
None |
Rand Water |
7778.798ha land owned |
4072.006ha Servitudes |
None |
None |
None |
Sedibeng Water |
R142,440,370.95 (Both Land and Buildings for Office and Plant Operations: Total value of all regions combined as at 31 March 2018. Land used for Offices, Purification Plants and Pump station area is 144.9H but government owned). |
R1,088,122.85 (Servitudes where the pipeline is laid. Right to use the land-Estimated area is 5.17657 km²). |
None |
Refer to response in (b) (i) & (ii) above |
Refer to response in (b) (i) & (ii) above |
Umgeni Water |
Properties own by Umgeni Water are 451 |
Umgeni Water has exclusive right over 473 properties |
Umgeni Water is leasing no land from the State |
None |
None |
Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) |
Total freehold land owned: 1318.35 hectares |
Land with exclusive rights: 675.39 hectares; |
State Land: 1115.63 hectares |
None |
State Land: 1115.63 hectares |
Water Research Commission (WRC) |
Through its subsidiary ERF 706 Pty (Ltd) WRC is currently the registered owner of a property with a building situated in Gezina, Pretoria. This property together with the building was sold during the 2017/18 financial year and the transfer of ownership in the Deeds office is underway. |
Yes, the WRC own the building and the land and at this stage has exclusive right of use until the transfer to the new owners occur and this should happen soon |
The WRC does not lease land from the state |
The WRC is currently leasing and using office space in 4 Daventry Street, Lynnwood Bridge, Pretoria as it has sold the property ERF706 in Gezina. |
See response (aa) above |
23 April 2018 - NW751
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a)What number of persons has (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him trained in the past five years, (b) for what purpose was each individual trained, (c) what was the cost of the training of each individual, (d) in which position was each individual who was trained employed and (e) what was the reason that each specified individual was not employed following training?
Reply:
a) The number of persons trained over the past five years are:
|
|
14 449 |
22 920 |
b) The purpose for the training can be summarised as follows:
|
|
Personal development plan (PDP): the PDPs of employees are informed by the key result areas of the individuals’ performance agreements. The employee and supervisor identify performance gaps as well as appropriate training and development interventions to address those gaps. The purpose of these training and development intervention seek to enhance the employees’ skills and competencies. The training interventions range from managerial, administrative to technical/professional training. |
|
c) The training costs vary depending on the selected course (i.e. career path), the level of qualification (i.e. unskilled, semi-skilled, specialist) and its duration. The average cost can be summarised as follows:
|
|
R 5 603,36 |
R 12 163,49 |
d) The positions can be summarised as follows:
|
|
The training for departmental employees represents officials from the lowest to the highest level in the department. |
|
e) The reasons that each specified individual was not employed following training are:
|
|
Not applicable since the training was for departmental employees. |
For the non-permanent employees (e.g. learnerships, internships) that could not be absorbed within the various entities, the reasons include but are not limited to
|
09 April 2018 - NW219
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What were the (a) maximum and (b) minimum water levels at each dam in the country in each year since 1994?
Reply:
Attached is the table with the details of the (a) maximum and (b) minimum water levels at each DWS monitored dam in the county per province since 1994 (Annexure A).
In addition, a map summarizing the National Status of Water Resources since 1980 until 2017 is attached as Annexure B.
02 March 2018 - NW342
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What amount did (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
Reply:
There was no amount spent by my Department and each entity reporting to me towards celebrations of the Year of OR Tambo.
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01 March 2018 - NW3
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the current status of the intended augmentation of the capacity of the Clanwilliam Dam, Voëlvlei Dam and Brandvlei Dam, respectively, (b) what has caused the postponement of the specified projects and (c) when will these projects be finalised?
Reply:
a) Clanwilliam Dam
Site establishment activities for the Raising of Clanwilliam Dam project commenced in June 2014 and were completed in September 2016. The remainder of the Scope of Works for the construction of the Raising of Clanwilliam Dam will be done by a private construction contractor. This contractor will be procured through a competitive bidding process is line with Government’s Supply Chain Policies and Regulations.
Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme (BRVAS)
Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has commenced with the implementation of the project. Stakeholder engagement is in progress including negotiations with the water users in order to develop offtake agreements. The procurement of the Engineering Professional Service Provider (PSP) is also in progress; the tender has been advertised and will close on 6 April 2018.
Brandvlei Dam
The final outcome of this proposed project will be an increase of the Brandvlei Dam`s canal by 30cm. This will allow and additional amount of water to be diverted during the winter months for storage which will bring an additional area under irrigation. Further phases to increase the yield can include the upgrading of the 30 year old Papenkuils pump station in the Breede River. This project is clearly linked to the National Development Plan (NDP) as well as the outcomes derived from it.
b) Clanwilliam Dam
The bid for the appointment of a private sector construction contractor was issued on 26 August 2016 and closed on 9 November 2016. However, due to unavailability of funds for the construction phase of the project, the tender bid could not be awarded.
Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme (BRVAS)
Unavailability of funding for the project delayed the project. My Department and TCTA are at advanced stage to secure funding and the National Treasury guarantees for the implementation of the project.
Brandvlei Dam
Unavailability of funding for the project delayed the project. The Provincial Department of Agriculture submitted a proposal for funding under the General Budget Support (GBS) component of the EU-funded National Development Support Programme for the first phase to raise the current canal with 30cm. No final decision was taken on the upgrading of the Papenkuils pump station.
c) Clanwilliam Dam
The construction phase of the project will commence when funding becomes available. In a bid to source funding, the project was submitted to National Treasury for inclusion in the budget facility for infrastructure for strategic projects.
Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme (BRVAS)
TCTA has adopted a fast tracked approach to project implementation and legislative requirements, including borrowing authority approvals which will result in construction commencing in October 2019 with water delivery milestone being achieved in March 2021.
Brandvlei Dam
As the DWS owns the Brandvlei Dam and associated infrastructure, they will be the lead agency responsible for the design of the infrastructure to be constructed, overseeing the construction and to identify and appoint the construction company (either in-house or externally). The Brandvlei Intergovernmental Steering Committee, consisting of 18 directly involved or affected organs of state, will oversee the implementation of this project.
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01 March 2018 - NW377
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the total amount that was (i) budgeted for and (ii) spent on her private office (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what was the (i) remuneration, (ii) salary level, (iii) job title, (iv) qualification and (v) job description of each employee appointed in her private office in each of the specified periods?
Reply:
a) (i) The private office does not have a separate budget from that of the Ministry.
The budget and the expenditure of the private office is included in the budget of the Ministry which is reflected in the Annual Reports of the 2014/15, 2015/16 and the 2016/17 financial years
b) The remuneration of employees in the private office is included in the compensation of all employees in the department as reflected in the relevant annual reports.
The salary levels and job descriptions are in line with the guidelines provided by the Handbook for Members of the Executive as well the Public Service Regulations.
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21 February 2018 - NW7
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What is the total amount of funding that has been allocated to the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality for the development of boreholes for the provision of water (a) in the (i) 2015-16 and (ii) 2016-17 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2017; (2) (a) what number of boreholes were intended to be developed, (b) what is the total number of boreholes that was developed and (c) have all the funding been accounted for since 1 April 2015?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i) There is no amount of funding that has been allocated to Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality in the 2015-16 financial year.
(1)(a)(ii) There is a total amount of R15,000,000 that has been allocated to Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality in the 2016-17 financial year.
(b) The total amount of R15,000,000 has been allocated to Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality since 1 April 2017.
(2)(a) A total of 60 Boreholes are intended for development over a multi-year phased approach through Sedibeng Water as the Implementing Agent.
(2)(b) A total of 55 Boreholes have been drilled.
- Two contractors have been appointed for equipping and construction of boreholes in Area 3 and Area 4.
- 30 hand pumps were developed in the Qwaqwa area through support from the National Lottery.
- In addition, the Department has provided 80,000 litres of storage for the supply of water from a municipal borehole in Bolata.
(2)(c) All work on the ground and payments made to date has been verified.
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21 February 2018 - NW50
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to the Pietermaritzburg High Court decision that the appointment of a certain person (name furnished) to the Mhlathuze Water Board was unlawful, what was the total cost spent by her department on (a) the appeal and (b) subsequent withdrawal of the appeal by her department following judgment in the matter of Makhanya v The Minister of Water and Sanitation and Mhlathuze Water Board?
Reply:
The total cost spent by My Department is R R1 331 829 .21 on the following:
a) Appeal is R518 367.79 excluding Mr Makhanya legal costs;
b) Mr Makhanya legal costs R813 461.42
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21 February 2018 - NW51
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
By what date will a new board for the Mhlathuze Water Board be appointed?
Reply:
My Department has commenced with processes to appoint a new Board of Mhlathuze Water Board. A submission for the appointment of a selection panel and a chairperson to consider all nominations received and make recommendations on Board appointments was completed. It is anticipated that the selection panel will commence and conclude its task by March 2018 and it is expected that the new Board will be appointed in April/May 2018, as it requires Cabinet concurrence.
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21 February 2018 - NW8
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What (a) was the rationale behind the directive from her department to Umgeni Water in terms of section 74(1) of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, to establish a desalination plant in the City of Cape Town, (b) were the legislative provisions she relied on when the directive was issued and (c) are the details of the progress with regard to the establishment of the desalination plant since the directive was issued?
Reply:
a) The Minister of Water and Sanitation can use the Department of Water and Sanitation and the Agencies/Entities reporting to her to be deployed in emergency situations such as a drought disaster. In the case of the Drought Disaster in the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town in particular, Umgeni Water has both the capacity and the expertise to execute an emergency desalination project and also to perform the operation and maintenance of the plan. Section 74 (1) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) provides distinctively for directive relating to a power which already resides with the institution and a power which the institution does not have at all but same assigned or delegated to it by way of a directive. The directive requires that UW performs both water resource and water services functions. It is in this regard that Section 74(1) of the National Water Act, 1998 was utilized as part of the Department of Water and Sanitation intervention.
b) Considering the nature of the services (scarce resources) to be provided by Umgeni Water to another organ of state, which will fulfil the right to access to sufficient water in terms of section 27 of the Constitution Act 108 of 1997 but also foster cooperative governance as per section 41 of the Constitution. The fact that the performance of duties assigned to Umgeni Water by the Directive are not in the business plan of Umgeni Water cannot be a legal impediment to enforce the Directive. In fact the purpose of the Directive is to assign or delegate those powers that are not in the business plan or allowable in terms of section 30(1) of the Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997) to Umgeni Water.
c) Yes. Following meetings between the Mayor of the City of Cape Town (CoCT) and Minister and the request by the Mayor for assistance, Minister issued a directive to UW on 11 December 2017 to procure a 10MLD plant as an emergency intervention for CoCT for siting in the harbour.
- Umgeni Water has concluded their procurement process and has identified a preferred service provider.
- The City of Cape Town have however recently requested that Minister delay the implementation of the desalination option so that they can assess the ground water availability once drilling has been completed, and also to find an alternate site for the plant.
- A number of meetings have been held during the past 10 days to deal with the following issues:
- Finalisation of the site for the establishment of the plant;
- Electrical supply;
- Connector infrastructure (sea intake, brine discharge and connection to the CoCT water supply system);
- Regulatory requirements; and
- Off-take agreement.
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