Questions and Replies
29 February 2024 - NW163
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Considering the role of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) and with reference to a situational analysis that revealed that the NHLS has a spiralling debt crisis that currently sits at R1,2 billion, which implies that the NHLS is essentially operating with an unfunded mandate, what is his department’s plan of action to recover the millions of rands owed by Provincial Health Departments; (2) whether, in light of the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, National Institute of Occupational Health, Forensic Chemistry Laboratory Services (FCLS) and National Cancer Registry operating under unfunded mandates without funding from the National Treasury, the shortage of staff and rotations, especially in the FCLS, contributed to the creation of a backlog in the turnaround time for sample testing and results; if so, has the severe backlog affected the SA Police Service in the apprehension of suspects and/or the conviction of the alleged suspects?
Reply:
According to the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS):
1. The NHLS is currently working and communicating with the Provincial Departments of Health to collect all outstanding funds owed to the NHLS. Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, and Western Cape have cleared the debt owed for the previous financial years and are paying their current debt timeously. North-West has cleared most of its historic debt and is paying towards the current debt. Gauteng has settled most of its historic debt and they are paying for the current debt but not in full. KwaZulu-Natal is paying its current debt in full. The NHLS is working closely with KwaZulu-Natal to come up with a solution regarding the outstanding disputed amount for the debt prior to the 2016/17 financial year. Therefore, most of the provinces are paying for the services rendered by the NHLS.
The NHLS acknowledges that fiscal constraints will impact negatively on the financial status of the provinces and the NHLS. However, the NHLS has implemented tight financial controls to maintain its financial stability.
(2) The National Treasury does provide funding to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, National Institute of Occupational Health, Forensic Chemistry Laboratory Services (FCLS) and National Cancer Registry. However the funding is inadequate to meet the service demands so the NHLS has been cross-subsidizing the budgetary requirements for the Institutes and the Forensic Chemistry Laboratories to ensure an optimal staff complement and functional work environment to manage the current workload. The NHLS is not able to report on how challenges in service delivery experienced by the FCLs may have impacted the work of the SA Police Service.
END.
29 February 2024 - NW193
Chirwa, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What total number of robberies have taken place in public healthcare facilities in each province over the past six months, (b)(i) which facilities were affected in each province and (ii) what total number of times did robbery take place in each facility and (c) how did his department respond to the robberies in terms of intervention?
Reply:
According to information received from the Provincial Departments of Health, the responses are as follows:
EASTERN CAPE
a) One robbery and two-armed robberies.
b) (i) Empilweni TB Hospital, Helenvale and Zigidlo Clinic.
(ii) 1
(c) At Empilweni TB Hospital, the Security Company on-site decided to re-imburse its own personnel for the loss of their belongings (Security Officers). The criminal cases were opened at SAPS with CAS Number 11/09/2023 and 16/2/2024.
FREE STATE
a) The Department has not experienced any robberies in the past six months.
GAUTENG
a) Three robberies.
b) (i) Zola Clinic, Sebokeng Clinic and Rahima Moosa Hospital
(ii) 1
c) All robberies were reported to law enforcement agencies for further investigation.
KWAZULU NATAL
a) One-armed robbery.
b) (i) Ndlangubo Clinic
(ii) 1
(c) SAPS was contacted and called to the crime scene and the criminal case was opened at SAPS with CAS Number 222/09/2023.
LIMPOPO
a) One-armed robbery.
b) (i) Zebediela Hospital.
(ii) 1
c) The criminal case was opened at SAPS with CAS Number 97/09/2023. Furthermore, the physical infrastructure of the guard house is being improved to include bullet proof and one way mirror from the inside only and the Hospital has been included in the SAPS patrol list.
MPUMALANGA
a) One-armed robbery.
b) (i) Nkangala District, Empumelelweni CHC
(ii) 1
(c) The criminal case was opened at SAPS with CAS Number 135/11/2023. Furthermore, the Infrastructure Unit fixed the palisade fence that was broken.
NORTH WEST
The Department has not experienced any robberies in the past six months.
NORTHERN CAPE
The Department has not experienced any robberies in the past six months.
WESTERN CAPE
a) One armed robbery. (b) (i) Khayelitsha CHC in Site B (ii) 1 (c) Immediately after the incident, the Department deployed the Provincial Security Team to safeguard the facility to provide additional support to the onsite security officers. Counselling Services and wellness debriefing were made available to staff based at the facility. The CCTV camera system at the facility is currently undergoing upgrade and maintenance to include remote monitoring capabilities. The Department is in the process of re-constructing the entrance into the facility. The new entrance will include a double gate vehicle lock system as well as turnstiles. |
END.
29 February 2024 - NW52
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport
What is the (a) total number of cases (i) received and resolved since the establishment of the Road Accident Fund Call Centre, and (b) breakdown of cases that have been waiting for more than five years to be resolved?
Reply:
The Customer Relations Management (CRM) solution is not a claims processing solution, but a customer contact solution that provides communication platform with claimants and other stakeholders, where claimants can interact with the RAF to enquire and follow up all claims related matters. The CRM solution intends to centralise and optimize all queries handling and become a central point for all key communication information.
(a)(i) Since inception of, a total of 201,663 cases were recorded within the Contact Centre. Of these, 193,640 cases were successfully resolved, resulting an overall resolution rate of 96.02%.
(b) None, CRM has been in operation for the past seven months to record, monitor and resolve claim related queries and complaints.
29 February 2024 - NW245
Terblanche, Mr OS to ask the Minister of Police
Whether he has found that the SA Police Service has the capacity to maintain law and order in the Republic, in light of the unprecedented crime wave that the Republic is currently experiencing, where an average of 75 murders and 115 cases of rape are reportedly daily; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
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29 February 2024 - NW196
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) options of contraceptives are offered in public clinics for sexual reproductive health rights and (b) is the name and method of each contraception?
Reply:
a) The options are as follows:
- Permanent method
- Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives
- Short term hormonal contraceptives
- Barrier methods
- Emergency contraceptives
b) Name and method:
- Permanent method Sterilizations (Vasectomy and Tubaligations)
- Hormonal (Oral Contraceptive (OC), Subdermal implants and Injectables)
- Barrier (Intra uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) and Condoms)
- Emergency (Combined Oral Contraceptives and IUCD)
END.
29 February 2024 - NW143
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
(1)How has the National Health Laboratory Service expanded the toxicology capacity in the forensic chemistry laboratories in (a) Cape Town, (b) Johannesburg and (c) Pretoria; (2) (a) what progress has been made in expanding the services of the Durban Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (FCL) to include toxicology testing and (b) by what date is it envisaged that the Durban FCL will be able to start toxicology analysis?
Reply:
According to the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS):
1. The NHLS is currently in the process of procuring additional analytical equipment and all vacant positions are being filled to ensure an effective staff complement.
a) Cape Town: the NHLS is in the process of procuring additional instruments to increase testing capacity;
b) Johannesburg: a new building has been identified that will accommodate further expansion of the Johannesburg FCL and the procurement of new analytic instruments is underway for the Johannesburg FCL; and
c) Pretoria: new positions have been created in the new Pretoria laboratory, toxicology section, and the posts are currently being filled. All new toxicology samples will be referred to the new facility while the existing one focuses only on processing backlogged toxicology samples only.
2. (a) The NHLS is still in the process of identifying a suitable facility for the Durban Forensic Chemistry Laboratory that would accommodate a new toxicology section;
(b) the Durban FCL will start with toxicology testing as soon as the laboratory has relocated to a new suitable premise.
END.
29 February 2024 - NW199
Mogale, Mr T to ask the Minister of Health
Whether he will furnish Mr T Mogale with the details of the food contract between the Gauteng Department of Health and the provincial government of Limpopo; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the full, relevant details?
Reply:
The details of the food contract is as follows:
Tender Number: HEDP021/19/20
Duration: 01/07/2023 to 31/04/2024
Contract description: Supply and delivery of perishable provisions at all hospitals in the Limpopo Department of Health for 36 month.
Items covered in the tender:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Bread
- Chicken Breast and Wings
- Fish
- Full Cream Milk/ Low-fat milk
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Yogurt plain low-fat
- Mageu
END.
29 February 2024 - NW53
Makesini, Ms M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether he has taken any steps about the prevalence of pit toilets still being used by the residents in Wasbank, Ward 1, Endumeni Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what time frames has he put in place to completely eradicate pit toilets in Wasbank?
Reply:
The Endumeni Local Municipality, Ward 1 is made up of rural areas and a town called Wasbank. The town consists of a fully functional water supply and flush toilet systems inside the dwellings. The town does not have a conventional Wastewater Treatment Works but consists of conservancy tanks / septic tanks that are emptied by the municipality when full.
The uMzinyathi District Municipality is currently implementing the Endumeni Sanitation Project in the rural areas of Ibusi, Thelaphi, and Ruigterfontein. The project is intended to eradicate the sanitation backlogs in Endumeni Local Municipality Ward 1. The Endumeni Sanitation Project commenced on 08 March 2023 and is targeted for completion on 08 March 2024.
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29 February 2024 - NW197
Mafanya, Mr WTI to ask the Minister of Health
(a) How has he responded to the more than 800 incidences of food poisoning in Gauteng in a space of five months, (b) what steps of intervention have been taken to prevent such incidents in the future and (c) what initiatives have been taken to curb food poisoning in communities?
Reply:
a) Response teams in all the affected areas were activated and investigations commenced immediately to try and establish the type of food consumed by the affected people.
- Specimens were collected and sent to National Health laboratories to detect and identify the chemicals/organisms in the samples.
- The Gauteng Provincial Public Health Directorate further established the Incident Management Team that meets twice a week to monitor the progress of the outbreak and the response by each thematic area such as Environmental Health, Communicable Disease Control, Surveillance Officers, South African Police Services and Consumer Services.
(b)-(c) Steps and initiatives:
- Routine inspections are being conducted at food premises.
- Routine food and water samples are being taken for microbiological and chemical analysis.
- Joint operations are conducted with the following stakeholders: local councillors, consumer protection, metro police, border management, home affairs, and SAPS.
- Health education and awareness are provided to all formal and informal food operators and surrounding community on food preparation, storage, and handling, including chemical poisoning handling. This intervention is especially focussed on food vendors close to schools.
- Prohibition notices and fines are issued to owners of non-compliant premises.
- All suspected food samples are taken to the laboratory for analysis.
- All non-compliant foodstuffs were and will continue to be seized and disposed.
- Radio health talks are done on different community radio stations to create awareness.
- Health education and awareness campaigns are ongoing on food safety. This is being done on multimedia platforms e.g. TV, radio stations, social media and newsletters.
- Draft SOPs have been developed with all relevant stakeholders on how to deal with foodborne illness.
- Support visits are done to Early Development Centres to raise awareness.
- Information sharing with relevant stakeholders is ongoing.
END.
29 February 2024 - NW200
Mogale, Mr T to ask the Minister of Health
What are the reasons that the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital is outsourcing the patient care of cancer patients requiring treatment?
Reply:
Infrastructure and capacity to treat adults with cancer are variable throughout the country and thus Gauteng Province has the additional responsibility of rendering oncology services to its neighbouring Provinces. However, comprehensive oncology services in the Gauteng Department of Health (GDOH) are currently only rendered by Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) and Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH). This places a huge burden on service delivery for these two centres which according to the 2020 National Cancer Register (NCR) of South Africa are estimated to ensure that the 23 634 new people with cancer in the public health facilities in Gauteng Province are treated. With only two Central Hospitals rendering a comprehensive oncology service, long waiting times for diagnosis and treatment leads to disease progression and poorer cancer related outcomes. Lack of infrastructure and lack of human resources are also additional contributory factors to the extreme waiting times. The Department is thus outsourcing radiation oncology services to reduce the current radiotherapy waiting times at both CMAJH and SBAH.
END.
29 February 2024 - NW120
Breedt, Ms T to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What steps will her department take to ensure that agriculture in the Republic will benefit from the new satellite technology for agriculture; (2) what steps will she take to ensure that her department has the necessary skills and understanding of the new technology to guide the agricultural sector of the Republic to be more productive and competitive in the world markets; (3) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. The Department already capitalizes on remote sensing capabilities offered by satellite technology, such as the Sentinel-Hub, to analyze agricultural lands. This technology provides insights into crop planting frequencies, moisture levels, and burn scars, employing various data standards including true colour composite, false colour composite, the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), False Colour Urban composite, the Normalised Difference Moisture Index (NDMI), and Short-Wave Infrared composite (SWIR). These tools enable the monitoring of agricultural practices, vegetation health, and environmental changes, thereby supporting precision agriculture.
2. Through the strategic use of satellite and the deployment of drone technologies, the Department seeks to address current challenges and harness opportunities for growth and innovation within the sector. Recognizing the critical role of skilled personnel, the Department has a cadre of GISc professionals across all provinces, adept in leveraging remote sensing data for agricultural assessment and planning. To stay at the forefront of technological advancements, the Department has initiated a drone program aimed at augmenting satellite data with ultra-high-resolution imagery. This initiative includes training a new cohort of drone pilots, ensuring adherence to safety standards set by the South African Civil Aviation Authority, and facilitating the integration of remote sensing products into actionable agricultural insights. Furthermore, the Department is committed to enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of the South African agricultural sector on the global stage. By harnessing satellite data and advancing high-resolution remote sensing technologies, the Department aims to empower emerging farmers with precision agriculture techniques. These efforts are geared towards optimizing resource use, improving yield, and reducing operational costs through targeted application of fertilizers and pesticides.
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29 February 2024 - NW142
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
What (a)(i) is the current backlog of blood analysis at the Johannesburg Forensic Chemistry Laboratory, (ii) measures have been put in place to address the backlog and (iii) is the total number of blood analyses that are conducted on each day in the specified facility and (b) by what date will the backlog be eradicated?
Reply:
According to the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS):
a) (i) Blood Alcohol tests are conducted at all four Forensic Chemistry Laboratories in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. These test requests comprise the bulk of services delivered by the FCLs (more than 80% of all test requests received). The blood alcohol tests are supposed to be tested within 90 days from the time the samples are registered in the testing laboratory. Any test that has not been completed and authorised within 90 days is classified as backlog. There are no backlogs recorded at the Durban FCL and backlogs that were previously reported at the Cape Town and Pretoria FCLs have been cleared. The remaining backlog in blood alcohol tests is recorded at the Johannesburg FCL and is currently at 35,176 cases.
(ii) The Measures taken to eradicate the backlog include the following:
- Additional space and analytic instruments have been acquired at the new Pretoria laboratory that accommodates the Pretoria Blood Alcohol section.
- New samples for blood alcohol testing are referred to the Pretoria laboratory to reduce the number of samples referred to the Johannesburg laboratory.
- Shift systems are in use for analysts at the Johannesburg FCL and a 30.5% reduction in the backlog has been achieved from 01 April 2023 to 31 January 2024.
- A new building has been identified that will accommodate further expansion of the Johannesburg FCL and the procurement of new analytic instruments is underway for the Johannesburg FCL.
(iii) Blood alcohol samples in the Forensic Chemistry Laboratories are processed in batches of 150 samples per week per analyst. Each test is processed on two separate instruments as required for quality purposes and additional fluoride analysis is performed to confirm the validity of the sample. On average, 4000 samples are completed per month.
b) The backlog is expected to be cleared by over 8 months from 01 March 2024, with the current staff and instrument capacity.
END.
29 February 2024 - NW138
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What is the latest update on the production status of African Horse Sickness vaccines by the Onderstepoort Biological Products; (2) whether all horse owners and/or veterinary doctors who had placed vaccine orders from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2023 have received their orders; if not, (a) why not, (b) what challenges are causing delays and (c) what measures are being taken to ensure timely vaccine (i) production and (ii) delivery to farmers for animal vaccination; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Production preparations for 2024 have commenced and 8 400 doses of African Horse Sickness vaccines have recently been released for the market.
2. No. However, most customers who confirmed their backorders have received what they ordered.
(a) The Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) system does not keep backorders. for more than 4 months, clients are expected to confirm or cancel. Some clients canceled, and some confirmed their orders.
(b) Delays are due to the breakdown of the freeze drier.
(c) OBP is servicing the current freeze drier.
(i) OBP will take delivery of a freeze drier in the second half of 2024 and is in the process of finalizing the procurement of another freeze drier. OBP is also inestigating contractual manufacturing opportunities.
(ii) OBP intends to make product available prior to the commencement of the vaccination season. All cooperatives and veterinarians will be kept informed about the status of vaccine availability monthly.
29 February 2024 - NW146
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, with reference to question 3359 on 8 November 2023, he will furnish Mr S J Moore with a list of the names of (a) local and (b) provincial governments where his department has laid criminal charges regarding noncompliance with the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 (i) in the 2022-23 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2023; including the status of each case in terms of the (aa) verdicts, (bb) pleas and (cc) fines in each case?
Reply:
Table one (1) and two (2) below provides criminal cases opened by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) during the 2022/23 financial year and from 1 April 2023 to date, respectively. The tables include the names of local and provincial governments charged for non-compliance with the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 and the status of the criminal cases verdicts, pleas, and fines.
Table 1: Criminal cases opened from 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023
No |
Assignment Level |
Sector (a)(b) |
DWS ECMS Case ID |
SAPS CAS Number |
Accused name(s) (Transgressor/Case Title) |
(aa)(bb)(cc) |
1 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
31011 |
207/02/2023 |
Discharge on substandard effluent into Huis River by Zoar WWTW, Kannaland Local Municipality, Zoar RE/78: Breede/Gouritz |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
2 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
30575 |
185/11/2022 |
Mogalakwena Wastewater Management Facilities, Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Mokopane town and Mahwelereng location: Limpopo |
The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
3 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
29187 |
327/04/2022 |
Steelpoort Wastewater Treatment Works, Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo Local Municipality, Steelpoort: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. |
4 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
29179 |
CAS 333/10/2022 |
Pine Ridge pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket was handed to DPP for decision. DPP currently working on finalising the charge sheet.
|
5 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
29178 |
CAS 72/08/2022 |
Sehlakwane Peatland, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. |
6 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24851 |
25/10/2022 |
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Belfast Pump Station, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. |
7 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
24778 |
203/10/2022 |
Metz Dam, LP Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sekororo: Olifants |
Investigation concluded and the case docket referred to NPA for decision. |
8 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24702 |
CAS 24/10/2022 and CAS 665/08/2020 |
Emalahleni Local Municipality-Thubelihle Waste treatment Works, Emalahleni Local municipality: Olifants |
A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket was handed to DPP for decision. DPP currently working on finalising the charge sheet. Furthermore, The Department has also initiated administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. The Department is also considering obtaining a court interdict against Emalahleni Local Municipality for non-compliances at Rietspruit WWTW, Riverview WWTW, Thubelihle WWTW Kriel WWTW. The Department has already consulted with a Counsel regarding the court interdict.
|
9 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
19178 |
123/02/2023 |
Khutsong, Kokosi, Wedela & Welverdiend Waste Water Treatment Works, Merafong Local Municipality: Vaal |
No improvement at the works as spillages persist. Criminal case was opened in February 2023. Criminal investigations are underway. Environmental Management Inspector collected the Case Docket from SAPS on 09 May 2023 for further investigations |
10 |
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
16662 |
344/10/2022 |
City of Tshwane Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works: Limpopo |
The case is still under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
11 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
16489 |
264/10/2022 |
Dennilton WWTW - Collector System (Sewage overflow), Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Moutse Mall Uitspanning 38 JS: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
Table 2: Criminal cases opened from 1 April 2023 to date.
No |
Assignment Level |
Sector (a)(b) |
DWS ECMS Case ID |
SAPS CAS Number |
Accused name(s) (Transgressor/Case Title) |
(aa)(bb)(cc) |
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
31178 |
CAS 53/08/2023 & 54/08/2023 |
Sewage spillages in Matlakeng near Zastron, Mohokare Local Municipality, Township of Matlakeng near Zastron: Orange |
The criminal investigation is underway. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
30558 |
CAS 139/11/2023 |
Sewage overflow at Cnr. Dirk Winterbach &, Marone Street, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Burgersfort: Olifants |
Previous case CAS 327/04/2022 Burgersfort was reinstated and is awaiting prosecutor decision. New matter will be investigated. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
30416 |
CAS 419/11/2023 |
Maluti-A-Phofung Loca Municipality-Phuthaditjhaba: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
29226 |
CAS 263/11/2023 |
Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants |
A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket has been handed to DPP for decision. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24974 |
388/11/2023 |
Tshiame WWTWs, Maluti-A-Phofong, Tshiame WWTWs: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24874 |
CAS 136/11/2023 |
Motetema WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Motetema WWTW: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24873 |
CAS 121/11/2023 |
Groblersdal WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Groblersdal WWTW: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24811 |
CAS 190/11/2023 |
Moganyaka Waste Water Treatment Works, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Moganyaka waste water treatment works: Olifants |
The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24801 |
CAS 50/11/2023 |
Kestell WWTW under Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Kestell WWTW: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24738 |
CAS 389/11/2023 |
Harrismith Wastewater Treatment Works, Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24389 |
Cornelia Wastewater Treatment Works, Mafube Local Municipality, Cornelia Wastewater Treatment Works: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
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Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
22928 |
CAS 88/11/2023 |
Elliot collector system, Chris Hani District Municipality, Elliot: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Investigation underway. Administrative action has also been taken against the Municipality. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
21230 |
CAS 127/01/2024 |
Namahadi WWTW, Mafube Local Municipality, Namahadi WWTW: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
North-West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
21127 |
CAS 76/08/2023 |
Percy Steward WWTW, Krugersdorp Municipality (Mogale City), Portion 21 of the farm Sterkfontein 173 IQ: Limpopo |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
20336 |
CAS 59/05/2023 |
Rebone Ponds, Mogalakwena Municipality, Steiloop: Limpopo |
The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
19447 |
CAS 151/11/2023 |
Ephraem Mogale LM Marble Hall WWTW: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
19220 |
CAS 229/11/2023 |
Modimolle Mookgophong LM: Modimolle Town Sewage Overflow from Manholes, Modimolle Mookgophong Local Municipality, Unknown: Limpopo |
The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
19052 |
CAS 12/12/2023 |
Alice Pump Stations, Amathole District Municipality, Raymond Mhlaba LM: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Investigation underway. Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
19031 |
CAS 127/09/2023 |
Johannesburg Water - Zandspruit Sewage Pumpstation, Mr N. Mukwevho: Limpopo |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
17630 |
CAS 93/01/2024 |
Villiers Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Mafube Local Municipality: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
17213 |
CAS 404/10/2023 |
Malamulele Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Thulamela Local Municipality, Vhembe DM: Olifants |
A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket has been handed to DPP for decision. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
17107 |
TBC |
Tweeling Waste Water Treatment Works: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
16801 |
CAS 100/11/2023 |
Bloemhof WWTW, Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality, Bloemhof: Vaal |
The case is still under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
16502 |
CAS 112/08/2023 |
Thabazimbi Waste Water Treatment Works, Thabazimbi Local Municipality, Portion 5 of the farm Donkerpoort 344 KQ: Limpopo |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
14599 |
CAS 45/09/2023 |
Koffiefontein WWTW, Letsemeng LM, Koffiefontein: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
14561 |
CAS 116/09/2023 |
Lindley WWTW, Nketoana Local Municipality, -: Orange |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
|
CAS 55/10/2023 |
Ekurhuleni Municipality: Olfiantsfontein WWTW Crocodile West/ Marico |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 139/11/2023 |
Sekhukhume District: Moganyaka Olifants |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 139/11/2023 |
Sekhukhume District Municipality: Burgersfort Olifants |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 108/08/2023 |
Hlelo Lunathi: Hendrina Olifants |
Case reopened due to recommendation of Public Prosecutor |
||
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 10/10/2023 |
Mopani District Municipality: Hoedspruit Network & WWTW Olifants |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP |
CAS 404/10/2023 |
Mopani District Municipality: Giyani WWTW Levuvu/ Letaba |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 230/07/2023 |
Lephalale Local Municipality: Paarl WWTW |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 62/7/2023 423/7/2023 |
City of Johannesburg Metro: Bushkoppies and Goudkoppies WWTW Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
TBC |
Fezile Dabi DM / Ngwathe LM: Koppies WWTW Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
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29 February 2024 - NW72
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
With reference to her reply to question 789 for oral reply on 29 November 2023 and her department’s strategy for expanding poultry farming in the Republic, (a) what percentage of the grant component in the Blended Finance Scheme is aimed at assisting small and mediumsized poultry producers to enter the sector, thus breaking the barriers caused by high input costs such as feed that accounts for almost 70% of production costs?
Reply:
The Blended Finance Scheme grant allocation is 100% aimed at supporting black producers and entrepreneurs along the agricultural value chain of prioritised commodities. Poultry is one of the commodities prioritised in the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP) and as such support to qualifying and bankable small and medium sized poultry producers will always receive priority. The grant allocation is not ring-fenced in percentage per commodity; the total allocation is intended to be used to support all prioritised commodities in the AAMP.
29 February 2024 - NW4
Breedt, Ms T to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 3435 on 22 November 2023, she will furnish Ms T Breedt with an exact date and/or updated time frame for the tabling of the new Animal Welfare Bill in Parliament; if not, why not; if so, who is responsible for the drafting of the new Bill; (2) whether, since her reply to the specified question on the specified date, a tender has been issued for the drafting of the new Bill; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether she will furnish Ms T Breedt with a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed with the University of Pretoria for the drafting of the new Animal Welfare Bill; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) (a) by what date will the Animal Welfare colloquium take place, as referred to in the minutes of the Animal Welfare Working Group, dated 10 July 2023, and previously agreed to by her department and (b) under whose auspices will the colloquium be convened; (5) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) No. It is not possible to determine the exact time frames due to the various processes that have to be undertaken prior to the introduction of a Bill to Parliament. As indicated in the reply to question 3435 on 22 November 2023, the first draft is expected to be completed by March 2024 and the Bill will follow the normal legislation-making process including processing through the relevant Directors-General Cluster System; conducting a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment; constitutional certification by the Office of the Chief State Law Advisor and obtaining Cabinet’s approval to gazette for public comments. Once the comments have been addressed, Cabinet’s approval will be sought for tabling the Bill to Parliament.
(2) No. DALRRD will not proceed with tenders for the drafting of the Animal Welfare Bill, the Bill is being drafted within the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD). The Department has previously responded that it added additional internal capacity in the form of three state veterinarians who are handling the animal welfare portfolio and therefore there is no need for the advertisement of a tender for the drafting of the Bill.
(3) No, because no Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with the University of Pretoria for the drafting of the new Animal Welfare Bill.
(4)(a) No date has been confirmed for the Animal Welfare colloquium; this will form part of the consultation process as indicated in response to part (1) above.
(b) DALRRD.
(5) No.
29 February 2024 - NW152
Joseph, Mr D to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether the case between a certain person (name and details furnished) and the Road Accident Fund as the defendant was closed; if not, what are the reasons that the case is still open; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) what amount was paid to (a) the specified person directly, (b) to her attorneys or (c) into a trust fund?
Reply:
This is a represented claim and Road Accident Fund is not allowed to give details of the claim to Parliament as is deemed personal as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).
The Road Accident Fund will contact the claimant / attorney to address any queries relating to the claim.
29 February 2024 - NW205
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to his address to residents in Verulam, Phoenix and oThongathi, north of Durban on 5 February 2024, what prompted his decision to advise the 64 municipalities whose water provision services have collapsed to outsource water provision to external service providers?
Reply:
The Water Services Act distinguishes between the Water Service Authority (WSA) and Water Service Provider (WSP) functions at municipal level. Only a municipality can be allocated the power and function for the WSA function in terms of the Municipal Structures Act. The WSA function is the primary Constitutional role of municipalities with regard to water and sanitation services.
The key role of the WSA is to ensure that the WSP provides services which meet minimum norms and standards, and to deliver on the legislative and executive functions such as promulgation of by-laws, approval of integrated plans and budgets and approval and regulation of service delivery mechanisms. Very few municipalities are implementing their WSA function as envisaged in the Act.
The Water Services Act, read together with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act provides that a WSA can approve any legal entity (municipality, municipal entity, another municipality, CBO, NGO, organ of state, private company, or water board) to function as a WSP in the municipality. However, almost all municipalities are currently both WSA and WSP (they have approved themselves as the sole WSP). The Water Services Act requires municipalities to manage and account for their WSA and WSP roles separately – but very few municipalities are doing this.
There is evidence that water services delivery performance shows an alarming declining trend, as illustrated by the Department’s Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop regulatory reports. Further, the recent cholera outbreak highlights the risks associated with allowing the trend to continue unabated. Many municipalities are in a vicious circle of decline with regard to their water and sanitation services. The main elements of this vicious circle are poor and declining services; reducing payment for services; poor governance, poor management and under- investment.
The Department of Water and Sanitation is actively intervening in poorly performing municipalities, and the Minister has been meeting with Mayors and agreeing on action plans to address issues. The DWS assists with its grants where possible and monitors and supports the municipalities with implementation of the action plans. Notwithstanding the above, municipal water and sanitation services continue to generally deteriorate. To break the vicious circle, it is necessary to ensure that water services are provided by professionally managed, capable, efficient and financially viable institutions.
On 18 and 19 January 2024, Minister Mchunu had a two-day Summit with all the water services authorities in the country, to discuss the results of the Drop reports. The drop reports found that, of the 144 water services authorities in the country, 67 had drinking water or wastewater systems in a critically bad state of performance. One of the resolutions of the Summit is that this group of water services authorities should initiate processes in terms of Section 78 of the Municipal Systems Act to review their Water Service Provider arrangements and to consider alternatives for more effective water service provision.
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29 February 2024 - NW22
Cebekhulu, Inkosi RN to ask the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
What measures has his department put in place to ensure that logistical woes, such as operational challenges and equipment failures at ports, do not impede the ability of the Republic to trade and export products, as was the case across three provinces in 2023?
Reply:
A well-functioning transport and logistics system is vital to unlock the opportunities presented by trade, to grow the SA economy and create jobs.
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) supports efforts by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) to address challenges at ports and find permanent and systemic solutions. A workstream has been put in place by DPE and the Presidency with the private sector, which enables skilled personnel to assist with improving the country’s logistics systems. the dtic attends the oversight meetings convened by the Presidency.
Companies from time to time approach the dtic with specific challenges relating to a shipment of cargo. the dtic engages Transnet on these in order to resolve them.
The DPE will be best placed to provide information on the measures taken to date to address the challenges and the progress made.
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29 February 2024 - NW162
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Health
With regard to the Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO), as revealed in the 202223 Budget Report, that there is a significant backlog in the cases to be adjudicated upon, (a) what impact of inadequate human resources contributed to the backlog, (b) how significant is the budget constraint in terms of the effectiveness of staff shortages and OHO's ability to fulfil its mandate and (c) what steps have been taken to address governance challenges experienced by the OHO?
Reply:
According to the Health Ombud:
a) Since the inception of the Office of the Health Ombud (OHO) in 2016, there have been inadequate investigative human resources to support optimal functionality. Commencing with two senior investigators in 2017, OHO had only five investigative staff between 2018 – and 2023 (Two senior investigators and three investigators). Due to the severe staff shortages, the two senior investigators were tasked with administrative, management, and operational responsibilities, in addition to their technical investigative responsibilities. Therefore, only three investigators were attending to the complaints lodged. During this period, the OHO received 307 high and extreme-risk complaints. Despite the enormous workload, 148 complaints were resolved during this period, and a total of 159 complaints remain unresolved.
b) The OHO budget constitutes an average of 13% of the OHSC overall budget from 2016/17 to 2022/23. The OHO's budget increased by an average of 7% per year. The provision of short-term relief in the form of surplus funding from 2018/19 to 2023/24 was made to remedy this predicament. This funding was used to enable the hiring of contract staff on 12-month contracts during the 2023/24 financial period. Although the ad hoc funding helped to reduce the number of backlog cases, there remains a large number of unresolved cases, in addition to new cases.
In 2024/25 the OHO will work towards converting the current contracted staff into permanent employment to boost the number of investigators from the additional R10 Million allocated over the MTEF. However, additional funding will still be required to appoint permanent staff to augment the capacity and ensure that the mandate of OHO is fulfilled.
c) In 2022 a Health Ombud Bill was developed to address the governance challenges experienced by the Ombud. The Bill sought to establish the Health Ombud Office as an autonomous entity.
The Ombud Bill served at the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster (SPCHD). The National Treasury raised concerns with the financial implications of creating a Schedule 3A Public entity considering the current economic and fiscal challenges.
The National Treasury recommended that the Department explore alternative options that would establish the independence of the Ombud – one such structure recommended was the Tax Ombud or a shared service option.
While the two options are being explored, the department has earmarked the budget of the OHO for the 2024/25 financial year. This approach would provide greater financial certainty to the Ombud so that the budget for human resources, equipment and other goods and services can be effected.
END.
29 February 2024 - NW145
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 3359 on 8 November 2023, he will furnish Mr S J Moore with a list of the names of (a) local and (b) provincial governments that have been issued with (i) Notices of Intention to issue a directive and (ii) directives for the contravention of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 (aa) in the 2022-23 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2023?
Reply:
The Department of Water and Sanitation, in terms of its regulatory role, issues notices of Intention to issue a directive and directives for the contravention of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998. Tables 1(a) and 2(b) below provide a list of issued (i) Notices of Intention to issue a Directive and (ii) Directives (aa) in the 2022-23 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2023.
Table: 1(a): Notices issued in 2022/2023 Financial Year (aa)
No |
|
||
Responsible Office (Water Management Area) |
(a)&(b) Government Sphere |
Facility Name |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Remainder of ERF 1, Worcester, Breede Valley Municipality, Remainder of ERF 1, Worcester: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Clanwilliam wwtw, Cederberg Municipality, Clanwilliam wwtw: Berg/Olifants |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Vredesvallei Wastewater Treatment Works Kai! Garib Local Municipality, Riemvasmaak: Orange |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Malfunctioning Pump Station, George Municipality, Eden Pump Station: Breede/Gouritz |
|
North West Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Thaba Tshwane Voortrekkerhoogte,, Department of Defence Force , Pretoria town and townlands 351JR: Limpopo |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Kenton on Sea, Ndlambe Local Municipality, Keanton on Sea WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Glen Grey Hospital WWTW, Department of Health, Lady Frere: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Ms MM Mathebela, Weltevreden Water Treatment Works: Olifants |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Noupoort WWTW, Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Unknown: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Loeriesfontein Wastewater Treatment Works, Hantam Local Municipality, Loeriesfontein Farm: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Calvinia Wastewater Treatment Works, Hantam Local Municipality, Calvinia Farm: Orange |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage overflow near Pine Ridge new RDP houses, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Leeuwpoort 283 JS: Olifants |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Victoria West Oxidation Ponds, Ubuntu Local Municipality, Ubuntu LM: Vaal |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Hertzogville Oxidation Ponds, Tokologo Local Municipality, Hertzogville Oxidation Ponds: Orange |
|
North-West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Zinniaville Estate (service delivery, water supply and sewage leak complaints), Rustenburg Local Municipality, Zinneaville Estate in Rustenburg: Limpopo |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Breede Valley Local Government, Wim Du Toit, Remaining Extent of Farm 381 Rawsonville, Wim Du Toit, Remaining Extent of Farm 381 Rawsonville: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Norvalspont Wastewater Treatment Plant., Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Dapperfontein, Farm number 79, Portion 53: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
De Aar Water Treatment Works, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, Farm Paarde Valley: Orange |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emalahleni Local Municipality, The Municipal Manager: Mr H.S. Mayisela, Klarinet sewer pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Willowvale Hospital WWTW, Dr. Wagner, Willowvale Hospital WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Carolusberg Wastewater Treatment Works, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality, Farm Carolusberg: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Springbok WWTW, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality, Farm Springbok: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Port Nolloth WWTW, Richtersveld Local Municipality, Farm Port Nolloth: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Concordia WWTW, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality, Farm Concordia: Orange |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Portion 17 of Farm Klip Heuwel 410, Mr. Thinus Kershoff, Amandel Plaas: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
De Doorns Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Breede Valley Municipality, Erf Number: RE/799: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Villiersdorp Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Theewaterskloof Municipality, Portion 7 of the farm Radyn No. 24: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Robertson Wastewater Treatment Works, Langeberg Municipality, ERF Number: RE/2: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Nmakgale 464 Shakes Street, Mopani District Municipality, Nmakgale 464 Shakes Street: Olifants |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Ga Segonyana LM - Kuruman sewage overflows, Ga Segonyana Local Municipality, Kuruman town: Vaal |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Afrimat - Demaneng (Pty) Ltd, Katarien Deysel (Ops Manager - Diro Mine), Rust en Vrede, Portion 1 of Farm Mashwening 557: Vaal |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Molengroff Pump Station, Mopani District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Leeuwfontein Wastewater Treatment Works, Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Flag Boshielo WTW, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municip, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emalahleni local municipality, Mr Sizwe Mayisela, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dullstroom WWTWS, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Siyanqoba RDP Housing Settlement, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Leeuwpoort: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Bronkhorspruit Sewer Pipeline next to Godrich Flour Mill, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Bronkhorspruit Pipeline Next to Godriich Four Mill: Olifants |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Oil Stench around Lindo Park, Kiner Park and Koedespoort, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Derdepoort 327 JR: Limpopo |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Blinkpan Sewer Pump Station, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Blinkpan Sewer Pump Station: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Kiewiet Street, Komati, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Komati: Olifants |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Laingvile WWTW (Sewage Overflow), Saldanha Bay LM, St Helena Bay: Berg/Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Pine Ridge pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sehlakwane Peatland, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, : Olifants |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sol Plaatje LM Overflowing Manhole on 72 Study Street in Kimberley , Sol Plaatje Local Municipality , Fabricia: Vaal |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Carnarvon WWTW, Kareeberg Municipality, Carnarvon 353: Orange |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Tsolo, Eskom CNS, Eskom, Tsolo, Eskom CNS: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
De Aar Water Treatment Works, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, Farm Paarde Valley: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Williston WWTW, Karoo Hoogland LM, Williston Farm: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Disposing of raw sewerage into the stormwater drainage at Corner Hoop Street and Kort Stree, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, De Aar: Orange |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dipaleseng Local municipality, Nthorwane/Greylingstad WWTW, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Local Municipality Nthorwane/Greylingstad WWTW: Vaal |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Bergsig WWTW, Nama Khoi , Bergsig: Orange |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sekhukhune sewer network, Sekhukhune DM, Oosthuizen vervoer: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emakhazeni Local Municipality 34 Rotterdam Street, Municipal Manager, Unknown: Inkomati_Usuthu |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Addo WWTW and pump station, Sunday's River Local Municipality, Addo : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Metsimaholo Local Municipality (Oranjeville Manhole overflowing into Vaal Dam), Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Victor kanye local municipality-Manhole next to willow brook shopping centre, Victor kanye local municipality, manhole overflow next to willow brook shopping centre: Olifants |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Hankey Waste Water Treatment Works, Kouga Local Municipality, Jeffery's Bay: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Perdekop Wastewater Treatment Works, Pixley Ka Seme Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Kathu WWTW, Gamagara LM, John Taolo Gaetsewe DM: Vaal |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Ilinge Wastewater Treatment Works, Chris Hani District Municipality, : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Siloam Wastewater treatment works, , : Limpopo |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Hlanganani Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) , Vhembe District Municipality TS Ndou, Nwaridi River: Limpopo |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Chris Hani DM - Tarkastad WWTW, , : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Makana LM - Rini WWTW, Makana Local Municipality, Portion 8 of Tempe: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Port Alfred WWTW, Ndlambe Local Municipality, Port Alfred WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Table: 1(b): Directives issued in 2022/2023 Financial Year (aa)
No |
|
||
Responsible Office (Water Management Area) |
(a)&(b) Government Sphere |
Facility Name |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emalahleni Local Municipality_Siyabonga Sewer Pump Station, Mr Selate Matlejwana, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emalahleni Local Municipality_Klarinet Pump Station, Mr Selate Matlejwana, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Klipspruit WWTW, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Bulpan : Olifants |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mogalakwena Wastewater Management Facilities, Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Mokopane town and Mahwelereng location: Limpopo |
|
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mtunzini Waste Water Treatment Works, King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Umllazi River: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Nompumelelo hospital WWTW, Department of Health, Nompumelelo Hospital WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emalahleni Local Municipality, The Municipal Manager: Mr H.S. Mayisela, Klarinet sewer pump station, emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
KLIP RIVER POLLUTION, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Klip River: Vaal |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sky City, Cosmpolitan, E RESIDENTIAL TOWNSHIP ON PORTION 2, 31, 32, 33, 56, 57 & 58 OF THE FARM RIETSPRUIT 152 I.R waterval: Vaal |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage flowing from 8 Spekboom Street in Lephalale, Lephalale Local Municipality, Onverwacht 503 LQ: Limpopo |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Ledibeng Eco Estate Manhole, Ledibeng eco estate, Ledibeng Eco Estate: Limpopo |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Campbell package plant, Vhembe district Municipality, Campbell Township: Limpopo |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Ga Segonyana LM - Kuruman sewage overflows, Ga Segonyana Local Municipality, Kuruman town: Vaal |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Goudkoppies WWTW, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan, Goudkoppies WWTW: Vaal |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Grootvlei WWTW, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Local Municipality Grootvlei WWTW: Vaal |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Pollution of Kliprivier at R59 bridge Eikenhof (White Foam), Unknown, Zwartkop JES 143 IR: Vaal |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Thohoyandou WWTW, Vhembe District Municipality, All Pump Stations: Limpopo |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Pine Ridge pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sehlakwane Peatland, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Cypress Sewer Pump Station (Sewage overflow), Emalahleni LM, Tambotie Street Kriel WWTW: Olifants |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Biaba ponds Nzhelele, Vhembe Municipality, Biaba ponds Nzhelele: Limpopo |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
MOTETEMA WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, MOTETEMA WWTW: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
GROBLERSDAL WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, GROBLERSDAL WWTW: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
MARBLEHALL WWTW, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, MARBLEHALL WWTW: Olifants |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Addo WWTW and pump station, Sunday's River Local Municipality, Addo : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Vilakazi Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Kriel -Ganala Waste Water Treatment Works, Emalahleni Municipality, Ganala Kriel WWTW: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Clewer Sewage Spillages, Emalahleni LM, Brugspruit: Olifants |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mazista Package Plant, Kgetleng Rivier Local Municipality - Mr RJ Mogale, Farm 86: Limpopo |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Davel Wastewater Treatment Works, Msukaligwa Local Municipality, Davel WWTW: Vaal |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Rebone Ponds, Mogalakwena Municipality, Steiloop: Limpopo |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Kai! Garib Municipality - Rooiberg Dam, Kai! Garib Municipality, : Orange |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Middleburg WWTW, Chris Hani District Municipality: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Amersfoort Waste Water Treatment Works, Dr Pixley Isaka Seme Local Municipality: Vaal |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Ilinge Wastewater Treatment Works, Chris Hani District Municipality, : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Lady Frere Main Pump Station, Chris Hani District Municipality: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Tweeling waste water treament works : Vaal |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dennilton WWTW - Collector System (Sewage overflow), Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Moutse Mall Uitspanning 38 JS : Olifants |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Vleifontein Oxidation Ponds, Acting Technical Manager E.F Chauke, Vhembe District Municipality: Limpopo |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Wesselsbron and Monyakeng Sewage Spillage, Nala LM, Monyakeng: Vaal |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Koffiefontein WWTW, Letsemeng LM, Koffiefontein: Vaal |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Chris Hani DM - Tarkastad WWTW : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Elliotdale Waste Water Treatment Works: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Table: 2(a): Notices issued in 2023/2024 Financial Year (bb)
No |
|
||
Responsible Office (Water Management Area) |
(a)&(b) Government Sphere |
Facility Name |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage spillage at 11 Buitekant Street, Brandfort, Masilonyana Municipality, Brandfort, Buitekant: Vaal |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Nkomazi Local Municipality: Malelane Extension 8 Township, Mr. Xolani Timothy Mabila, Malelane Extension 8 Township: Inkomati_Usuthu |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Stellenbosch waste water treatment works, Stellenbosch Municipality, Stellenbosch wwtw: Berg/Olifants |
|
North West Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Construction of Mayibuye Primary School on a wetland, Gauteng Department of Education, Erf 2326 Commercia Extension 34 Township Tembisa: Limpopo |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Knysna Knysna Municipality Main Sewer Line, Knysna Local Municipality, Erf 3503 (Rem), Knysna: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Albertinia Watewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Erf RE/2, Riversdale: Breede/Gouritz |
|
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Henley Dam, Umgeni Water, Farm Zwaartkop Bantu Location 4669 Subdivision 12, Piietermaritzburg: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sol Plaatjie Sewer Infrastructure on 28 Central Road, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Beaconsfield: Vaal |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mopani District Municipality Raptors View Wildlife Estate Pump station, Mopani District Municipality, To be confirmed: Olifants |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage spillages in Matlakeng near Zastron (CAS 53/082023, Mohokare Local Municipality, Township of Matlakeng near Zastron: Orange |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Witsand Wastewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Jansenville Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, Jansenville: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Rietbron WWTW, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, Rietbron: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dam with a Safety Risk Willem Brummer Dam, Msukaligwa Local Municipality, Spitzkop 276 IS: Vaal |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mashaeng Wastewater Treatment Works, Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Remainder of Groenfontein 881: Orange |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Cookhouse WWTW, Blue Crane Route Local Municipality, Great Fish River (Somerset East): Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Umgeni Water board, Umgeni Water Board, Pietermaritzburg: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Venterstad Wastewater Treatment Works, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Barkly East: Orange |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Govan Mbeki Local Municipality - Leslie, Leandra, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, TRichardt: Olifants |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Discharge on substandard effluent into Huis River by Zoar WWTW , Kannaland Local Municipality, Zoar RE/78: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Illegal dumping at near Theewaterskloof Dam causing pollution, Theewaterskloof, Theewaterskloof Municipality: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Caledonspoort WWTW, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Caledonspoort: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Dordrecht WWTW, Chris Hani District Municipality, Dordrecht: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Koppies WWTW, Ngwathe Local Municipality, Koppies: Vaal |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Thabong WWTW, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Van Stadensrus WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Mangaung: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% BFN-Bloemdustria WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, BFN-Bloemdustria: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% BFN - Northern Works (WWTW), Mangaung Local Municipality, Mangaung : Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Oppermansgronde WWTW, Letsemeng Local Municipality, Green Drop score less than 30%: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Fauresmith WWTW, Kopanong Local Municipality, Fauresmith: Orange |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Lebowakgomo Wastewater Treatment Works, Capricorn District Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Tecroveer (Pty) (Ltd), Tabile Mapekula, Klipspruit Wastewater treatment plant: Olifants |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Thohoyandou P West manhole, Vhembe district Municipality, 665 Mphephu Drive: Limpopo |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Witpoort Oxidation Ponds, Lephalale Local Municipality, Witpoort: Limpopo |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Swartdam Wastewater Treatment Works, Moretele Local Municipality, Farm Haakdoornfontein 55JR/3: Limpopo |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mothotlung Wastewater Treatment Works, Madibeng Local Municipality, Farm Hoeksfontein 247IQ/4: Limpopo |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Woodbridge island Koeberg pump station Milnerton, City of Cape town, Woodbridge Island Milbnerto Koeberg pump station: Berg/Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
MOTETEMA WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, MOTETEMA WWTW: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
GROBLERSDAL WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, GROBLERSDAL WWTW: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Moganyaka Waste Water Treatment Works, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Moganyaka waste water treatment works: Olifants |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Pniel & Wemmershoek WWTW, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Dwarsriver : Berg/Olifants |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Winburg Wastewater Treatment Works: Vaal |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Zonderwater Correctional Services, Zonderwater Correctional Services: Olifants |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dr Beyers Naude LM - Steytlerville WWTW, Unknown, Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dr Beyers Naude LM - Willowmore WWTW, Dr Beyers Naude LM,: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Disposing of raw sewerage into the stormwater drainage at Corner Hoop Street and Kort Street, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, De Aar: Vaal |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Vuwani Wastewater Treatment Works: Limpopo |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Hoopstad WWTW, Tswelopele Local Municipality, Tswelopele: Vaal |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Efata Special School WWTW, Dept of Education, Mthata: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Table: 2(b): Directives issued in 2023/2024 Financial Year (bb)
No |
|
||
Responsible Office (Water Management Area) |
(a)&(b) Government Sphere |
Facility Name |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage spillage at 11 Buitekant Street, Brandfort, Masilonyana Municipality, Brandfort, Buitekant: Vaal |
|
Inkomati/Usuthu CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage overflow from a manhole opposite railway line bridge, Mkhondo Local Municipality, Ethandukukhanya, Piet Retief: Inkomati_Usuthu |
|
Inkomati/Usuthu CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage overflow at Phoswa Pump Station, Mkhondo Local Municipality, Ethandukukhanya, Piet Retief: Inkomati_Usuthu |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sol Plaatjie Sewer Infrastructure on 28 Central Road, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Beaconsfield: Vaal |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Jansenville Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, Jansenville: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Fish Kill at Setumo Dam near Mahikeng , Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Molopo River: Vaal |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Discharge on substandard effluent into Huis River by Zoar WWTW, Kannaland Local Municipality, Zoar RE/78: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Witpoort Oxidation Ponds, Lephalale Local Municipality, Witpoort: Limpopo |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage overflow at Cnr. Dirk Winterbach &, Marone Street, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Burgersfort: Olifants |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
De Aar Water Treatment Works, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, Farm Paarde Valley: Orange |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Zeekoegat Wastewater Treatment Works, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Portion 142 Zeekoegat 296 JR: Limpopo |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Giyani WWTW, Mopani District Municipality, Giyani: Olifants |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mokopane WWTW, Mogalakwena Municipality, Mokopane WWTW: Limpopo |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Drakenisg Military Base WWTW, Department of Public Works, Limpopo, Drakensig, Hoedspruit: Olifants |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Percy Steward WWTW, Krugersdorp Municipality (Mogale City), Portion 21 of the farm Sterkfontein 173 IQ: Limpopo |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Amathole District Municipality-Bedford WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Nthabiseng Wastewater Treatment Works: Limpopo |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mankweng WWTW: Limpopo |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mhinga WWTW/ Oxidation ponds: Limpopo |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Setsoto Local Municipality, -, Clocolan WWTW: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Thaba Nchu WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Moroka, Stationview, Bultfontein and Seroalo Pump Stations: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Oviston Wastewater Treatment Plant, Joe Gqabi Municipality, Barkly East: Orange |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Amalinda Central WWTW, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Amalinda Central WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Efata Special School WWTW, Dept of Education, Mthata: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
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29 February 2024 - NW178
Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether any water use licenses have been issued to the chrome wash plants that are being operated on portions 30, 31 and 32 of the Farm Waterval 306 JQ situated in Rustenburg and owned respectively by certain persons (names and details furnished); if not, what are the reasons that the chrome wash operations are allowed to operate; if so, on what date were they issued in each case; (2) (a) what actions will be taken against the (i) property owners and (ii) operators of the chrome wash plants and (b) on what date will the actions be taken?
Reply:
According to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) records, there is no water use authorisations that have been issued for water use activities associated with the chrome wash plants located on Portions 30, 31 and 32 of Farm Waterval 306 JQ in Rustenburg Local Municipality, North West.
The DWS has taken steps to address the alleged unlawful development of a chrome wash plants on Portions 30, 31 and 32 of Farm Waterval 306 JQ. The DWS in its regulatory role, has taken the following actions:
- Site investigation was conducted on 19 February 2024 on Portions 30, 31 and 32 of Farm Waterval 306 JQ.
- The DWS is in the process of issuing a Notice of Intention to issue a Directive in terms of National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) to the companies and the property owners responsible for the unlawful water use through the development of chrome wash plants located on Portions 30, 31 and 32 of Farm Waterval 306 JQ.
Further administrative actions to be taken will be guided by the response to be received from the Chrome wash plant owners. Should the owners of these chrome wash plants fail to comply with the prescripts of the Notices issued, the DWS will proceed with further enforcement actions.
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29 February 2024 - NW239
Golding, Mr B C to ask the Minister of Police
What are the details of the contingency plans that the SA Police Service (SAPS) has put in place to ensure the safety of citizens and SAPS officers following the recent breakdown of the communication systems and radio networks of the SAPS in the Western Cape.
Reply:
Find here: Reply
29 February 2024 - NW54
Cuthbert, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 4227 on 2 January 2024, he will furnish Mr M J Cuthbert with a (a) full list of companies under each of the investment sectors listed in Table 1 and (b) breakdown of each company, split by debt or Equity, for each investment sector?
Reply:
The IDC’s investment portfolio in terms of exposure, is currently at R98.9 billion, made up of R65.7 billion (66%) in Debt and R33.2 billion (34%) in Equity. Debt investments are those that are classified as Solely Payments of Principal and Interest (SPPI) and Equity investments are classified as Non-SPPI. The Mining Sector comprises the most significant exposure at 38%, followed by Chemicals (17%) and Energy (12%). Details are as shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1: IDC Portfolio Per Sector
Full list of companies under each of the investment sectors listed in Table 1
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29 February 2024 - NW17
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Transport
Considering that the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has, on numerous occasions, failed to deal with and provide answers to the issue of its abandoned buildings, which have over the years become a haven for criminals in the area, what plans does her department have to ensure that the abandoned buildings are secured and cannot be used to endanger those living in areas that surround it?
Reply:
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has no record of what could be deemed abandoned buildings in its property portfolio. Where properties are either unoccupied or not optimally utilised, there are various strategies being applied to either refurbish or prepare such properties for possible development proposals from the open market. This process is ongoing. In cases where properties are earmarked for development, PRASA signs development leases with 3rd party developers for redevelopment as part of the commercialisation strategy to address unoccupied properties.
29 February 2024 - NW192
Chirwa, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Health
In light of how Rahima Moosa Hospital is constantly targeted by criminality to the extent that the Gauteng Department of Health calls for heightened policing of the facility, (a) what has been the security capacitation efforts of the facility, (b) how does he plan to address the violent incidents that place the lives of patients, healthcare workers and the surrounding community members at risk in and around public healthcare facilities and (c) what are the innovative means his department has employed to deal with security threats in public healthcare facilities?
Reply:
a) According to Gauteng Department of Health,
- South African Police Services (SAPS) has been alerted of the incident and the Department has also requested regular patrols along the hospital boundaries.
- Hospital security is also patrolling an additional 50 metre radius outside the hospital gates especially during shift changes.
- The local community policing forum has also been involved to assist with pro-active policing and community patrols in the hospital vicinity
b) The Local Community Policing Forum has been involved to assist with proactive policing and community patrols in the vicinity of the hospital.
c) The hospital management is investigating the costs of setting up a mobile police unit outside the main gate of the hospital. The hospital is also engaging companies on modern access and key control system. The hospital has CCTV cameras in strategic places inside and outside the hospital, to ensure that staff and patients’ privacy is not compromised.
END.
29 February 2024 - NW55
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
What is the latest status update on the (a) labour tenancy claim and (b) relocation agreement between Mafube Coal Mine and the Mabhena family in Mpumalanga; (2) what progress has been made since the matter was referred to the Land Claims Court in terms of section 18(7) of the Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act, Act No 3 of 1996, by officials from her department; (3) whether there has been any recent communication between her department and the affected families; if not, on what date can her department be expected to provide a briefing to the affected family and assist them in addressing the challenges they are currently facing; (4) what interim arrangements of support is her department providing to the family regarding their grievance of vandalised graves?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) served the Mafube Coal Mine with section 17 notices under the Land Reform Labour Tenants Act, Act No 3 of 1996 (LTA). The landowners requested DALRRD to certify the relocation settlement. However, in terms of section 8 of LTA, only the Court can certify relocation of a labour tenant and determine if it is equitable redress. DALRRD working with the office of the Special Master of Labour Tenants (SMLT) is in the process of referring the labour tenancy claim to court.
(b) DALRRD has been presented with the relocation agreements signed by the Mabhena family and others by Mafube Coal Mine. The agreements were inconsistent with section 8 of LTA; hence the matter is being referred to court for a declaratory order if both parties agree.
2. The Mabhena family and others have signed the LA1 form to request legal representation from Legal Aid – South Africa (LASA). The application is being processed by the State Attorney and LASA.
3. Yes, DALRRD is in constant communication with the affected families and the latest meeting was in December 2023 including planned meetings to take place between the affected families, Department, SMLT and LASA in March 2024.
(4) None, since the matter of vandalized graves was never reported to DALRRD. However, DALRRD will investigate the allegations.
29 February 2024 - NW15
Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Considering that the Blue Drop report showed that water supply systems across the Republic need an additional 400 qualified persons, consisting of 203 technical staff and 197 scientists, what plans has his department put in place to create internships emanating from the critical vacancies?
Reply:
The shortfall referenced in the Drop Reports are shortages in technical skills at municipal level and it may be that the posts are filled but the staff involved are not appropriately qualified or registered. It is important to note that as much as half of the current shortage of process controllers could be addressed by training of existing staff to enable certification, rather than hiring new staff. The personnel issues are identified as one of the underlying main causes of poor performance in terms of the drop reports.
During the recent Summit held on 18 and 19 Jan 2024, this aspect was raised, and it was clear that there is a direct correlation between performance and availability of skills. The Summit was also attended by of the Energy & Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), the Water Service Institutions of South Africa and the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) which all assist in the development of the necessary skills required in the Water Services Sector. These institutions all presented initiatives to assist municipalities to address some of the aspects around skills and capacity. The Department of Water Sanitation has also requested EWSETA to provide funding for training of process controllers (water and waste treatment works).
National government cannot legally hire staff or interns on behalf of municipalities. Therefore, the municipal leadership must prioritise the filling of positions with appropriately qualified staff and budget for this from revenue.
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28 February 2024 - NW71
Joseph, Mr D to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What (a) progress has been made to relocate the Home Affairs office in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, (b) are the challenges causing the delay of the relocation project and (c) are the details of the service delivery benefits that his department will offer after relocation?
Reply:
a) In terms of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007 (GIAMA), the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is responsible for the sourcing of office accommodation on behalf of government departments. To that end the DPWI issued a bid for alternative accommodation in December 2018. Following the successful conclusion of the bid process, a contractor was appointed on 9 January 2020 to build a new office for the Department of Home Affairs.
b) In addition to the protracted procurement and contracting processes at DPW&I, it took time to obtain the necessary approvals for the building plans from the City of Cape Town. These challenges are now resolved and building works have commenced on site.
c) The new office will provide the community of Mitchells Plain with the full ambit of services available at any of the modernised Home Affairs offices. These include the issuance of Smart ID Cards, passports and the registration of births, marriages and deaths. In addition, the new office will address the health and safety issues raised in respect of the existing office infrastructure and will provide sufficient waiting area for clients as well as adequate working areas for the department’s officials.
END
28 February 2024 - NW241
Stubbe, Mr DJ to ask the Minister in the Presidency
With reference to the proposed separation of the State Security Agency into a domestic and a foreign service, by what date is it envisaged that budgets for the proposed entities will be drawn up?
Reply:
Currently, the State Security Agency (SSA) Budget is allocated according to the following Programmes:- 1) Administration, 2) Oversight and Control, 3) Domestic Intelligence, 4) Foreign Intelligence, 5) National Communication and 6) Intelligence Academy.
Therefore with few adjustments, it will be less complicated to draw up the budgets of the separated entities as soon as the Bill is promulgated into law. The National Treasury has been alerted to the possible separation of the entities and the need to make the relevant adjustment budgets.
REPLY COORDINATOR
Name :
Designation :
Contacts :
Recommended / Not recommended
___________________________
Ambassador Nozuko Bam
Acting Director-General: State Security Agency
Date:
Approved / Not Approved
________________________
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni , MP,
Minister in The Presidency
Date:
28 February 2024 - NW31
Chirwa, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Following the allegations of corruption against a certain person (name and details furnished) and his subsequent leave or suspension, (a) what actions has he taken in the wake of the allegations, (b) what are the precise allegations against the specified person, (c) how have the allegations affected the daily running of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), (d) how does his department plan to solve the operational challenges and (e) who is the current acting chairperson of NSFAS?
Reply:
(a) what actions has he taken in the wake of the allegations,
On 10 January 2024 the NSFAS Board Chairperson, Mr Ernest Khosa informed the Board of his decision to take a leave of absence, and the Board, at the same meeting on 10 January 2024, decided to appoint an independent legal service provider to advise on the appropriate course of action. The firm Tshisevhe Gwina Ratshimbilani Inc. (TGR Attorneys) has been appointed and we now await their report.
(b) what are the precise allegations against the specified person,
The OUTA report contains recordings and transcripts of recordings of two meetings held allegedly between the Chairperson of the NSFAS Board, Mr Ernest Khosa and service providers to NSFAS. The report raised several allegations, including:
- The Chairperson privately met with service providers under investigation by the board for irregular appointments.
- The Chairperson allegedly received monetary benefits from service providers in exchange for facilitating appointments.
- The Chairperson purportedly made decisions with service providers that were contrary to the ongoing board investigation.
(c) how have the allegations affected the daily running of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS),
The leave of absence of the Chairperson has resulted in vacancies within both the Board itself and some of its sub-committees. Nevertheless, the Board has taken proactive measures to address this situation by reallocating existing members to fill these vacancies, thereby ensuring the continuity of leadership and preventing any void in governance.
(d) how does his department plan to solve the operational challenges and
The Department’s role is to exercise oversite. In the process of fulfilling this role it has approved funding for NSFAS’ ICT needs and capacity challenges. Whilst these are being addressed the Board has identified experts who will assist with implementing the turnaround strategy of the entity. Through reports the Department is monitoring the implementation of the audit plan and mitigation strategies it has advised NSFAS to implement. Further it engages with stakeholders, such as TVET Colleges and Universities, on whom NSFAS depends for timeous provision of accurate data to address bottlenecks. In addition, the Department will be instituting a board evaluation programme to assess the board’s performance against key KPI’s including amongst others institutional governance, policies to support critical standard operating procedures and performance management.
(e) who is the current acting chairperson of NSFAS?
The current Acting Chairperson is Prof Lourens van Staden.
28 February 2024 - NW175
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
What is the total number of students according to demographics of (a) race, (b) gender and (c) disability that each university has enrolled in each faculty in the 2024 academic year?
Reply:
The Department is not in a position to share current (2024) enrolment data as the data has not been validated and audited at the university level. Ordinarily university audits are completed around July, Audited Disability enrolment stats have been disaggregated by race and gender in the table below. Unfortunately, DHET does not categorise student data in terms of the faculty they are located in.
Year |
2022 |
|||||||||||
Institution |
Female |
Female Total |
Male |
Male Total |
||||||||
African |
Coloured |
Indian |
No Info |
White |
African |
Coloured |
Indian |
No Info |
White |
|||
Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
42 |
31 |
1 |
1 |
12 |
87 |
61 |
27 |
4 |
1 |
16 |
109 |
Central University of Technology |
94 |
2 |
|
|
3 |
99 |
87 |
5 |
|
|
4 |
96 |
Durban University of Technology |
207 |
5 |
10 |
|
|
222 |
167 |
2 |
10 |
|
2 |
181 |
Mangosuthu University of Technology |
36 |
|
|
|
|
36 |
23 |
|
|
|
|
23 |
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University |
195 |
29 |
3 |
|
36 |
263 |
168 |
25 |
4 |
|
36 |
233 |
North West University |
337 |
9 |
9 |
1 |
196 |
552 |
197 |
8 |
4 |
1 |
141 |
351 |
Rhodes University |
50 |
6 |
4 |
|
24 |
84 |
33 |
10 |
5 |
|
21 |
69 |
Sefako Makgatho University |
8 |
|
|
|
|
8 |
17 |
|
|
|
|
17 |
Sol Plaatje University, Northern Cape |
26 |
3 |
|
|
1 |
30 |
24 |
4 |
2 |
|
1 |
31 |
Tshwane University of Technology |
88 |
1 |
|
|
3 |
92 |
107 |
|
|
|
5 |
112 |
University of Fort Hare |
4 |
|
|
|
1 |
5 |
6 |
1 |
|
|
2 |
9 |
University of Cape Town |
80 |
49 |
18 |
106 |
100 |
353 |
104 |
31 |
18 |
99 |
71 |
323 |
University of Free State |
124 |
8 |
1 |
|
51 |
184 |
114 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
41 |
165 |
University of Johannesburg |
88 |
8 |
2 |
1 |
28 |
127 |
72 |
3 |
5 |
|
19 |
99 |
University of KwaZulu-Natal |
271 |
5 |
43 |
|
12 |
331 |
195 |
7 |
23 |
|
3 |
228 |
University of Limpopo |
107 |
1 |
|
|
|
108 |
84 |
|
|
|
|
84 |
University of Mpumalanga |
1252 |
2 |
2 |
|
4 |
1260 |
798 |
3 |
2 |
|
2 |
805 |
University of Pretoria |
115 |
16 |
22 |
1 |
140 |
294 |
114 |
7 |
23 |
1 |
156 |
301 |
University of South Africa |
1201 |
133 |
115 |
34 |
361 |
1844 |
789 |
81 |
83 |
9 |
232 |
1194 |
University of Stellenbosch |
54 |
52 |
14 |
9 |
191 |
320 |
31 |
39 |
11 |
14 |
160 |
255 |
University of Venda |
28 |
|
|
|
|
28 |
41 |
|
|
|
|
41 |
University of Western Cape |
150 |
112 |
8 |
2 |
17 |
289 |
104 |
87 |
8 |
2 |
13 |
214 |
University of Witwatersrand |
379 |
52 |
91 |
|
188 |
710 |
299 |
23 |
72 |
|
141 |
535 |
University of Zululand |
163 |
|
|
|
|
163 |
126 |
1 |
|
1 |
|
128 |
Vaal University of Technology |
248 |
|
|
|
|
248 |
227 |
2 |
|
|
3 |
232 |
Walter Sisulu University |
10 |
|
|
|
|
10 |
12 |
|
|
|
|
12 |
28 February 2024 - NW27
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)What (a) number of (i) refugees and (ii) asylum seekers have been living in the Republic since 1 January 2024 and (b) is the breakdown of the countries the specified refugees and asylum seekers come from; (2) what number of foreign nationals are in possession of temporary refugee and/or asylum seeker documentation; (3) what is the current average time it takes before a decision is communicated to confirm or deny the status of a refugee and/or asylum seeker based on temporary documentation?
Reply:
(1)(i) Below is the total number of refugees (Section 24 holders) with a valid visa as at 1 January 2024:
Country |
Total |
Afghanistan |
5 |
Algeria |
3 |
Angola |
21 |
Egypt |
4 |
Burundi |
2383 |
Benin |
3 |
Bangladesh |
169 |
Bahamas |
1 |
Cambodia |
1 |
Central African Republic |
8 |
Chad |
2 |
Cameroon |
291 |
Congo |
3739 |
DRC |
19834 |
Comoros |
1 |
Cuba |
1 |
Eritrea |
1317 |
Estonia |
3 |
Ethiopia |
13401 |
Palestine |
30 |
Ghana |
3 |
Guinea Bissau |
10 |
Ivory Coast |
17 |
India |
2 |
Iran |
1 |
Iraq |
7 |
Jordan |
3 |
Kenya |
118 |
Liberia |
45 |
Sri Lanka |
9 |
Macau |
2 |
Mali |
3 |
Malawi |
7 |
Morocco |
1 |
Niger |
3 |
Nigeria |
7 |
Oman |
1 |
Pakistan |
5 |
Russia |
9 |
Rwanda |
918 |
Senegal |
2 |
Sierra Leone |
12 |
Solomon Islands |
6 |
Somalia |
20743 |
Saint Kitts and Nevis |
1 |
Sudan |
71 |
Swaziland |
9 |
Sweden |
1 |
Syria |
39 |
Tanzania |
25 |
East Timor |
4 |
Togo |
9 |
Türkiye |
4 |
Uganda |
407 |
Ukraine |
2 |
Yemen |
4 |
Zambia |
51 |
Zimbabwe |
3373 |
Total |
67151 |
(1)(ii) Below is the total of Section 22 holders (Asylum seekers) with a valid visa as at 1 January 2024:
Country |
Total |
Afghanistan |
10 |
Algeria |
42 |
Angola |
4 |
Egypt |
88 |
Australia |
1 |
Bahrain |
2 |
Burundi |
5228 |
Benin |
10 |
Bangladesh |
9239 |
Bahamas |
5 |
Burkina Faso |
11 |
Botswana |
1 |
Bosnia |
1 |
Central African Republic |
2 |
Chad |
1 |
China |
13 |
Cameroon |
735 |
Congo |
3206 |
DRC |
22298 |
Comoros |
8 |
Colombia |
1 |
Eritrea |
823 |
Estonia |
2 |
Ethiopia |
25624 |
Gabon |
7 |
Gambia |
7 |
Palestine |
3 |
Ghana |
584 |
Guinea Bissau |
4 |
Guinea |
14 |
Croatia |
1 |
Hungary |
3 |
Ivory Coast |
33 |
India |
1846 |
Ireland |
1 |
Iran |
3 |
Iraq |
1 |
Israel |
3 |
Jamaica |
2 |
Jordan |
9 |
Kenya |
396 |
Liberia |
26 |
Libya |
1 |
Lesotho |
4 |
Sri Lanka |
6 |
Mali |
32 |
Malaysia |
1 |
Malawi |
627 |
Morocco |
3 |
Mozambique |
39 |
Mayotte |
1 |
Nepal |
76 |
Netherlands |
1 |
Niger |
153 |
Nigeria |
1468 |
New Zealand |
1 |
Pakistan |
3249 |
Russia |
1 |
Rwanda |
807 |
Senegal |
235 |
Sierra Leone |
5 |
Somalia |
4406 |
Saint Kitts and Nevis |
1 |
Sudan |
33 |
Suriname |
1 |
Slovenia |
1 |
Swaziland |
2 |
Syria |
13 |
Tanzania |
226 |
Thailand |
7 |
East Timor |
2 |
Togo |
5 |
Türkiye |
7 |
Uganda |
1785 |
Ukraine |
2 |
Uruguay |
1 |
Wallis and Futuna |
1 |
Yemen |
5 |
Zambia |
100 |
Zimbabwe |
3365 |
Total |
86971 |
2. For the current financial year, the Department makes a first instance decision on average within 7 days with more than 90% of cases adjudicated within 30 days.
3. In terms of the Standing Committee for Refugee Affairs (SCRA) on average, it takes 180 days to review all matters submitted to SCRA. Currently due to high volumes of matters designated as manifestly unfounded, fraudulent and abusive, SCRA has less than 50 cases which have exceeded 180 days.
The Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa (RAASA) is a tribunal and its adjudication and finalisation of appeal cases is a bit complex. Over the years, RAASA became inundated with appeals which escalated around the period 2008, leading to the current backlog.
Every appeal case with its complexities is adjudicated on its own merits and the time to finalise thereof differs from one case to the other. However, individual members of the RAASA conduct about 3-5 appeal hearings a day to eradicate the backlog and this is subject to the Asylum Seeker honouring the set down date.
END
28 February 2024 - NW30
Chirwa, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
(1)What (a) is the status of students who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and (b) were the reasons for rejection; (2) what is the total number of (a) appeals that have been lodged by students that were rejected by NSFAS for the 2024 academic year, (b) the specified lodged appeals that were resolved and (c) the resolved appeals that resulted in NSFAS agreeing to pay for the specified academic year?
Reply:
1. (a) 131 528 applications have been rejected for the 2024 academic year. Their status remains at rejected.
(b) The applications were rejected due to not meeting either the financial or academic eligibility criteria.
2. (a) NSFAS has received 1495 appeals to date.
(b) NSFAS has not started working on the appeals yet. NSFAS applications closed on 15 February 2024. The team has been working on expediting the processing of applications.
(c) No appeals have been resolved yet.
28 February 2024 - NW73
Smalle, Mr JF to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What is the current total number of (a) fire rescue disaster personnel and (b) rescue swimmers (i) at each disaster centre (ii) in each province; (2) on what date was the last disaster audit done on capabilities of disaster centres with regard to (a) readiness, (b) capacity, (c) training and (d) qualification(s); (3) whether her department has any memorandums of understanding in place with any nongovernmental organisations and/or nonprofit organisations that relate to disaster responses; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on what date was each memorandum of understanding signed with each specified organisation and (b) what liability cover is in place in respect of each memorandum of understanding? NW74E
Reply:
Question 1 (a)
The department of COGTA has initiated fire services capacity assessments which is updated on annual basis with all the Provincial Disaster Management Centres across the Country. The current total number of fire rescue disaster personnel are as follows:
Provinces |
Number of fire rescue members |
Western Cape |
1 452 |
Free State |
481 |
Gauteng |
3 538 |
Eastern Cape |
938 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
1 125 |
North West |
650 |
Limpopo |
482 |
Mpumalanga |
478 |
Northern Cape |
88 |
Question 1 (b) (i) and (ii)
Eastern Cape |
10 |
Free State |
27 |
North West |
23 |
Gauteng |
197 |
Western Cape |
69 |
Limpopo |
0 |
Mpumalanga |
37 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
205 |
Question 2 (a) (b) (c) (d)
The Department performs annual Urban Search & Rescue capacity assessments within the Provinces as part of its efforts to ensure the establishment as well as development of a sustainable Urban Search & Rescue capacity within the country.
The last capacity assessment in terms of (a) (b) (c) (d) was performed in the Mpumalanga Province on 25 October 2023.
Question 3
The Department has no active MOUs with NGOs/Non-profit organizations dealing with rescue disasters, as these are typically entered into on a Provincial and Municipal level with NGOs/NPOs at the initial face of operations. However, the Department is exploring the possibilities of such MOUs and have referred a recent request for partnership with an NGO through to the CoGTA Legal Services for a legal opinion. The Department is also in the process of having it's Urban Search & Rescue Governance Framework gazetted, which, in line with the Disaster Management Act (No 57 of 2002) calls for the active participation of all stakeholders, including the private sector, NGOs, technical experts, communities, traditional leaders and volunteers, in disaster risk and response planning and operations.
End.
28 February 2024 - NW74
Smalle, Mr JF to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to subdivision 4(c) of her reply to question 3220 on 13 November 2023, how does her department establish the exact capacity available and what is needed for the department to react to a situation in the event of a national disaster?
Reply:
In relation to the exact capacity available in each Province and what is required to react to national rescue disasters, the Department performs annual assessments of Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) capacity within Provinces, which includes provision of funding for training and development for purposes of establishing and maintaining sustainable USAR capacity within Provinces.
The NDMC will in the new financial year initiate a process for the development of National USAR standards for the South African USAR teams accreditation process. The standard will identify specific roles and responsibilities for each Urban Search and Rescue activity included in the operational plans of the various USAR teams participating in disaster response efforts. It will also provide mechanisms to determine the level of implementation of USAR activities according to the magnitude of the event or disaster and the capacity of the USAR team to deal with it. The standard will be introduced in all spheres of government, and it will also make provision for the development of USAR response systems for all government USAR teams involved in response, including the private sector, NGOs, and technical experts for the purpose of enhancing USAR capacity within the country.
The above initiatives will be aligned to the United Nations International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG), as South Africa is a signatory to the UN General Assembly Resolution 57/150 on "Strengthening the Effectiveness and Coordination of International USAR Assistance" (2002) which underpins much of the actions taken by the Department in the areas of effective preparation, coordination and response to rescue related disasters.
I thank you.
28 February 2024 - NW132
Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Given that the Auditor-General has reported that a total of 268 material irregularities on noncompliance and suspected fraud in municipalities resulted in R5,2 billion material financial losses in the 2021-22 financial year, and noting reports that 61 accounting officers in municipalities did not take appropriate action when the Office of the Auditor-General notified them of the material irregularities, which included referring matters to public bodies for further investigations, (a) what measures has her department put in place in collaboration with the National Treasury to ensure that municipalities hold such officers accountable and (b) how will her department ensure that the same mistake is not repeated in the financial years to come?
Reply:
a) The Local Government: Municipal Structures Act No. 3 of 2021 introduced section 79A which now makes it mandatory for each municipality to establish Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPAC). One of the key responsibilities of MPAC, is to review comments made by management in the audit action plan to address issues raised by the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA).
To support and strengthen the functioning of the MPACs, the Department established the MPAC and Council Committees Forum to support MPACs to perform their legislative responsibility. The discussion at the Forum is inclusive of matters relating to issues raised by the AGSA; investigation on Unauthorised, Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful (UIF&W) expenditure in accordance with section 32 of the MFMA, read with s79A of the Municipal Structures Act. The Forum includes representatives from the National Treasury, SALGA, provincial departments responsible for local government, and the AGSA.
The implementation of the recommendations to address identified material irregularities are evaluated by the department as an integral part of assessing the adequacy of the audit action plans and progress on the implementation of the audit action plans. Engagements are also held with some of the MPAC provincial forums on their oversight role relating to issues raised by the AGSA.
Municipalities are required to refer identified material irregularities that are of a criminal nature to law enforcement agencies for further investigation. Progress in relation to investigations of the reported cases is provided by law enforcement agencies at the Local Government Anti-Corruption Forum (LGACF), which was launched by the Department as a coordination structure of anti-corruption efforts in the local government sphere. On an ad hoc basis, the AGSA is also invited to the LGACF to make presentations on material irregularities in local government and progress in relation to addressing the material irregularity findings.
b) The Department will collaborate with its key stakeholders, including the National Treasury, SALGA, provincial departments responsible for local government, and the AGSA, to identify municipalities with persistent non-compliance or lack of action for intervention, encourage MPACs to hold management accountable for poor performance and transgression.
End.
26 February 2024 - NW95
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
Given that for two or more years, the entrance of the Acacia Park Parliamentary Village grass on the piece of ground where the beautification programme commenced on 15 December 2023 was carefully cultivated and watered, what (a) are the reasons the grass was not carefully lifted and replanted in another area of the Parliamentary Village in desperate need of beautification, instead of being ploughed over with a tractor loader backhoe and turned into rubble that was then removed and (b) total amount of money was wasted cultivating the entrance only for it to be ripped up and discarded?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(a) The grass was damaged and not suitable for re use, because the vehicles drove and parked all over the grass area. It is therefore planned to provide a parking area for vehicles adjacent to the security entrance.
(b) The service provider is compensated monthly to address the horticulture for the entire park. Based on expenditure per m2 for horticulture, an amount of R 3 384.16 was spent on the grass in question since the commencement of the project.
26 February 2024 - NW84
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 3359 on 8 November 2023, wherein he mentioned that, from 1 April 2023 to date, 23 Notices of Intention to Issue a Directive and five Directives were issued to non-compliant government spheres, he will furnish Mr S J Moore with a list of the (a) local, (b) provincial and (c) national government spheres and entities that the Directives were issued to; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The response provided by the Department regarding NA 3359 indicated that “From 1 April 2023 to date, the Department had issued 22 Notices of Intention to Issue a Directive and 5 Directives in response to identified contraventions related to the requirements stipulated under Section 19(3) and 22 of the National Water Act”.
The tables below provide details of 22 entities that have been issued Notices of Intention to Issue Directives, as well as 5 Directives issued to compel responsible entities to take remedial action aimed at ceasing, containing, and remedying the effects of pollution, among other objectives.
Table: 1
No |
List of names on Notices issued |
||
Responsible Office |
(a)(b)&(c) Government Sphere |
Facility Name |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Witsand Wastewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam: Breede/Gouritz |
|
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Umgeni Water board, Umgeni Water Board, Pietermaritzburg: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Venterstad Wastewater Treatment Works, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Barkly East: Orange |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Illegal dumping at near Theewaterskloof Dam causing pollution, Theewaterskloof, Theewaterskloof Municipality: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Caledonspoort WWTW, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Caledonspoort: Orange |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dordrecht WWTW, Chris Hani District Municipality, Dordrecht: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Koppies WWTW, Ngwathe Local Municipality, Koppies: Vaal |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Thabong WWTW, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Van Stadensrus WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Mangaung: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
BFN-Bloemdustria WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, BFN-Bloemdustria: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
BFN - Northern Works (WWTW), Mangaung Local Municipality, Mangaung: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Oppermansgronde WWTW, Letsemeng Local Municipality: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Fauresmith WWTW, Kopanong Local Municipality, Fauresmith: Orange |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Lebowakgomo Wastewater Treatment Works, Capricorn District Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Tabile Mapekula, Klipspruit Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Thohoyandou P West manhole, Vhembe district Municipality, 665 Mphephu Drive: Limpopo |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Swartdam Wastewater Treatment Works, Moretele Local Municipality, Farm Haakdoornfontein 55JR/3: Limpopo |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mothotlung Wastewater Treatment Work, Madibeng Local Municipality, Farm Hoeksfontein 247IQ/4: Limpopo |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Pniel & Wemmershoek WWTW, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Dwarsriver: Berg/Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Zonderwater Correctional Services, Zonderwater Correctional Services: Olifants |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Hoopstad WWTW, Tswelopele Local Municipality, Tswelopele: Vaal |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Steynsrus WWTW, Moqhaka Local Municipality, Steynsrus: Orange |
Table: 2
No |
List of names on Directives issued |
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Responsible Office |
(a)(b)&(c) Government Sphere |
Facility Name |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage overflow at Cnr. Dirk Winterbach &, Marone Street, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Burgersfort: Olifants |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Zeekoegat Wastewater Treatment Works, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Portion 142 Zeekoegat 296 JR: Limpopo |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Thaba Nchu WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Moroka, Stationview, Bultfontein and Seroalo Pump Stations: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Oviston Wastewater Treatment Works, Joe Gqabi Municipality, Barkly East: Orange |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Amalinda Central WWTW, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Amalinda Central WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
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26 February 2024 - NW93
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What is the average amount of water that Umgeni Water has provided to the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality over the past 12 months, (2) whether the entity has challenges in providing the required amount of water to the municipality; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the challenges?
Reply:
1. The average amount of water provided by uMngeni-uThukela Water to the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is summarised in the table below:
Month |
Targeted Volume in kl/day |
No. of days |
Monthly Target in kl |
Actual Supplied Volume in kl |
Monthly Variance in kl |
January |
1 105 000 |
28 |
30,940,000 |
32,126,382 |
1,186,382 |
February |
1 105 000 |
31 |
34,472,000 |
34,255,000 |
-217,000 |
March |
1 105 000 |
28 |
31,136,000 |
32,126,382 |
990,382 |
April |
1 105 000 |
31 |
34,472,000 |
34,255,000 |
-217,000 |
May |
1 105 000 |
30 |
33,360,000 |
33,150,000 |
-210,000 |
June |
1 105 000 |
36** |
40,032,000 |
39,780,000 |
-252,000 |
July |
1 011 000# |
25 |
25,275,000 |
28,225,771 |
2, 950, 771 |
August |
1 011 000# |
31 |
31,341,000 |
34,769,031 |
3,428,031 |
September |
1 011 000# |
31 |
31,341,000 |
34, 971,532 |
3,630,532 |
October |
1 011 000# |
30 |
30,330,000 |
33,567,957 |
3,237,957 |
November |
1 011 000# |
31 |
31,341,000 |
34,799,924 |
3,458,924 |
December |
1 011 000# |
33* |
33,363,000 |
38,019,751 |
4,656,751 |
TOTAL |
387,403,000 |
410,046,730 |
22,643,730 |
*Mid-term: meter reading done at month end
**Financial Year End: meter reading done at month end
#Targeted volume for the 2023/2024 financial year reduced in order to ensure compliance with the raw water abstraction license.
2. uMngeni-uThukela Water has been able to provide eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality with the required volume of water as stipulated in the Bulk Supply Agreement. However, there were four months wherein the actual volumes supplied were slightly below the targeted volumes.
During the year 2023, uMngeni-uThukela Water supplied eThekwini Metro with 410, 046, 730 kl which was 22, 643, 730 kl above the targeted supply volumes.
During the course of 2023, uMngeni-uThukela Water carried out planned maintenance as detailed in the table in Annexure A below:
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ANNEXURE A
No |
Details of Shutdown |
Planned Date & Duration |
Actual Completion Date |
1. |
Reservoir 3, Roof Rehabilitation. Floor & wall lining and installation |
07 August 2019 (39 Months) |
10 January 2023 |
2. |
Maphephetheni Works & Inanda Dam Pumping Main 700mm dia. Butterfly Valve Installation |
08 February 2023 (12 Hours) |
08 February 2023 |
3. |
Aqueduct 1 and 2 Rehabilitation following the April 2022 floods. |
28 June 2022 (12 Months) |
30 June 2023 |
4. |
Avondale Pump Station Replacement of the Inlet Control Valve |
03 March 2023 (8 Hours) |
03 March 2023 |
5. |
Hazelmere Works Installation of the Inlet Control Valve |
31 March 2023 (24 Hours) |
01 April 2023 |
6. |
Verulam Pump Repairs |
05 June 2023 (24 Hours) |
05 June 2023 |
7. |
Toti System Reservoir 1 Outlet valve replacement & PDT’s |
24 May 2023 (12 Hours) |
24 May 2023 |
8. |
Northdene Pump Station: Installation of 700mm diameter steel |
22 May 2023 (9 Hours) |
22 May 2023 |
9. |
Nagle Dam – New Intake Repairs |
21 July 2023 (12 Hours) |
21 July 2023 |
10. |
Maphephetheni – Inlet Control Valve Repair |
11 July 2023 (12 Hours) |
11 July 2023 |
11. |
Maphephetheni – Aqueduct 2 Isolation for penstock installation tunnel 6 - 7 |
11 July 2023 (12 Hours) |
11 July 2023 |
12. |
Maphephetheni – Aqueduct 2 Isolation for penstock installation tunnel 8 |
21 July 2023 (12 Hours) |
21 July 2023 |
13. |
La Mercy Pump Repairs |
10 August 2023 (12 Hours) |
10 August 2023 |
14. |
357 Pipeline Relocation DN1400 tie-in |
20 September 2023 (63 Hours) |
23 September 2023 |
15. |
257 Pipeline Relocation: DN 1000 tie-ins at Fairview Road |
28 September 2023 (60 hours) |
30 September 2023 |
16. |
Northern Aqueduct – Replacement of Air Valves |
22 September 2023 (9 hours) |
22 September 2023 |
17. |
Installation of the Isolation Plate on Aqueduct 2 at the Head of Works Durban Heights WW |
04 October 2023 (24 Hours) |
05 October 2023 |
18. |
Removal of an Isolation Plate on Aqueduct 2 at the Head of Works Durban Heights WW. |
21 November 2023 (18 Hours) |
21 November 2023 |
19. |
Wiggins HLPS Repair of the Cooling Water Pump System. |
24 October 2023 (8 hours) |
24 October 2023 |
20. |
357 Pipeline Relocation DN1400 tie-in |
18 October 2023 (60 hours) |
18 October 2023 |
21. |
257 Pipeline Relocation DN 1400 tie-in |
25 October 2023 (60 hours) |
27 October 2023 |
22. |
Relocation of DN 700, 54 Pipeline and tie-in to the existing pipeline along the N3 Durban route at Ashburton Interchange for SANRAL to complete the Construction of N3 Road. |
14 November 2023 (72 hours) |
17 November 2023 |
23. |
Northern Aqueduct – Replacement of Air Valves |
05 October 2023 (9 hours) |
05 October 2023 |
26 February 2024 - NW76
Khumalo, Dr NV to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Whether her department has any plans in place regarding the state of the Free State province since the interventions her department has implemented are not reflecting any improvement in performance, particularly relating to the province’s delivery of housing units, which was at 3% in Quarter 2 of the 2023-24 financial year; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the details of the plans?
Reply:
The National Department of Human Settlements has indeed taken proactive measures to address the challenges faced by the Free State Province, particularly regarding the delivery of housing units. The Department’s key interventions included:
- Firstly we seconded an experienced individual who has previously worked with the National Department, to capacitate the Provincial Department’s Supply Chain Management Unit. This individual's expertise and experience have significantly contributed to improving operational efficiency within the Department.
- Secondly, also seconding a Project Management Unit official to provide additional support and guidance to the Provincial Department. This collaborative approach has enabled the efficient coordination and execution of housing projects, thereby enhancing overall project delivery.
- In addition to these interventions, the province has also made significant investments in planning activities, laying the groundwork for future housing developments.
The interventions implemented thus far have yielded promising results and ongoing efforts will continue to drive progress and ensure the provision of adequate housing opportunities for residents of the province. National Department of Human Settlements remains committed to supporting the Free State Province in addressing its housing delivery challenges and improving its performance outcomes.
26 February 2024 - NW35
Manyi, Mr M to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
What measures (a) have been put in place to address the threat of sinkholes to human lives when constructing houses in dolomitic areas and (b) are implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of residents inhabiting the houses in the specified areas?
Reply:
a) The South African National Standards (SANS) 1936-1: Development of Dolomite Land, which was developed by South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) sets out requirements for the development of dolomitic land. The SANS 1936-1thus ensures that people live and work in an environment that is understood by society to be acceptably safe, where loss of assets is within tolerable limits, and where cost-effective and sustainable land usage is achieved. The said standards are applicable to all the three spheres of government to avoid hazards associated with dolomite, especially in areas where the building of residential properties should be prohibited to eliminate the loss of life. In areas where the building of residential units is permitted, mitigation measures are put in place in the form of land use permitted in the Municipal Zoning Scheme. With this consideration, the Department provides guidance through the National Housing Code of 2009, which is based on the classification identified in SANS 1936-1: Development of Dolomite Land. Additionally, site rehabilitation measures have been introduced to ensure that houses are built on stable ground and the appropriate foundation is put in place. Moreover, the National Housing Code of 2009 entails maps of various provinces which designate dolomitic areas, to ensure that careful consideration is given during development, and that appropriate studies are conducted before actual construction can occur, to ensure safe environments.
b) To ensure the safety and well-being of citizens located in the dolomitic areas, a stringent process is followed. Part of this process is that prior to any housing project development, a feasibility study has to be undertaken to ascertain that the land can be developed. Once the feasibility study has been undertaken, a Geotech study is conducted to gather the physical characteristics of the soil and rocks on a site to ensure that if dolomitic rock is found, the site is rehabilitated where necessary, and proper foundations are designed. For projects that are developed in the dolomitic areas, conventional foundations such as strip or spot footings are often used in the building of houses where the risk of sinkhole forming is found to be adequate. Moreover, compacted soil mattresses that serve as a flexible reinforcement are used to strengthen structures on areas underlain by dolomite. In areas where sinkhole formation poses an immediate danger to the inhabitants of houses, the relevant municipalities (in consultation with the provincial departments of human settlements and all relevant stakeholders) are to consider the upgrading of aging or affected infrastructure or the identification and preparation of well-located and suitable land for the resettlement of affected households. The National Department of Human Settlements monitors compliance with technical specifications through analysis of business plans of Provinces and Metros, wherein the geotechnical reports should form part of the supporting evidence prior to development in dolomitic areas.
26 February 2024 - NW94
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)In light of the fact that, on 15 December 2023, his department’s offices in Acacia Park closed and extensive work commenced on a beautification programme for the entrance of the Acacia Park Parliamentary Village immediately after the offices closed, what are the reasons that (a) the staff at his department’s office in Acacia Park were not made aware of the project prior to their departure and (b) an independent contractor has been contracted to undertake this project; (2) whether his department is paying for the beautification project; if not, who is paying for the project; if so, what are the details of the (a) total cost involved in the project and (b) programme from which the funds are being sourced or appropriated; (3) whether he has found that this is fiscal dumping as so little has been spent on the beautification of the Village itself; if not, what is the position in each case; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)
(a) The work that was implemented was programmed as part of the work packages that was agreed prior to the holiday session, and suitable time to implement was during December 2023 when many people were on holiday. The horticulture services form part of the preventative maintenance scope. Key areas were identified that required attention. Therefore this was not a new project but the continuation of their current services.
(b) The work was undertaken by the contracted facilities management company and not an independent contractor.
(2)
(a) The preparation of the area and groundwork was paid from the scheduled items allowed for in the corrective maintenance bill of qualities. The cost for the preparation and groundwork amounts to R136 420.00. The new plants are part of the supplemental planting that falls under preventative maintenance scope of the works. No additional remuneration is required for this item.
(b) The total facilities management contract is provided for under programme 6 of PMTE.
(3) The facilities management contract is 5 year contract, so funds are used within that period, so this cannot be classified as fiscal dumping, because the 5 year period has not yet come to an end.
26 February 2024 - NW78
Khumalo, Dr NV to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
What are the details of the (a) impact of the task team that was set up to deal with procurement challenges in each province since its establishment and (b) steps that she intends to take to address the lack of impact of the task team?
Reply:
(a) & (b). Only one Team was established and deployed in the Free State Province to assist in addressing the procurement challenges. The Team has made a remarkable positive impact in turning around the procurement challenges in the province, with an expenditure rate of above 70% that has been achieved as of February 2024.
The Department did not establish any other similar teams in other Provinces.
23 February 2024 - NW131
Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Considering that the President, Mr. M C Ramaphosa, has recently announced that R1 billion has been allocated to build approximately 4,000 houses across municipalities in the Northern Cape Province, how will her department ensure that, the specified project does not impact housing provisions in the rest of the Republic, especially considering the large housing backlog?
Reply:
The Northern Cape Province approached the Development Bank of Southern Africa (the Lender) to finance the acceleration of the human settlement’s development programme. The borrowing is pursued in line with the provisions of section 3 (6) of the Borrowing Act and the current Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) through a pledge of the indicative Human Settlements Development Grant (HSDG) for the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) 2025 to 2027 as detailed below:
The R1 billion allocated to build approximately 4,000 houses across municipalities in the Northern Cape Province, as announced by the President will not impact the housing provisions in the rest of the Republic.
23 February 2024 - NW211
Ceza, Mr K to ask the Minister of Employment and Labour
In light of section 198(b) of the Labour Relations Act, Act 55 of 1995, which provides for the deeming provision and that employees must be provided with equal access to opportunities, what preventive measures has his department taken against whiteowned companies who extend fixed-term contracts for a period as long as 20 years, thereby avoiding the deeming provision and circumventing the national minimum wage legislation and making sure that the bargaining power remains in their hands?
Reply:
Honourable Ceza, any contract of employment that exceeds three months, the law deems such an employee as permanent. All the rights and obligations other employees are entitled to, such an employee is also entitled to these rights and obligations. Should such an employee be dismissed for unjustifiable reasons or denied the same right that other permanent employees have, they have a recourse through the CCMA despite the nature of their contract.
The law is clear that there is no worker or employee in this country who must be paid below the national minimum wage despite the nature of their contract. The national minimum wage is the floor right that no employee or worker should be paid below it.
The law stipulates that bargaining councils cannot negotiate wages below what the national minimum wage prescribe. Their wage negotiations start from what the national minimum wage prescribes and can only be negotiated upwards and not downwards. It is important for the Honourable member to note that our collective bargaining system is based on improving the basic conditions of employment and the national minimum wage ups.
END
23 February 2024 - NW212
Ceza, Mr K to ask the Minister of Employment and Labour
What strict enforcement measures has his department taken to ensure that there is vigorous monitoring of the National Minimum Wage Act, Act 9 of 2019, with severe penalties for noncompliance in relation to domestic workers, petrol attendants, security guards and cleaners?
Reply:
Domestic Workers:
There are inspections that are carried out to test compliance with the National Minimum Wage. These inspections are mostly reactive. In instances where there is non-compliance, notices are issued out. The noncompliant employers are provided with 14 days to comply. If an employer does not comply within the set time frames, there is referral to the CCMA for prosecution. The issuance of notices and referral for prosecution result in recoveries of monies in the form of underpayments. These are then handed to the workers who had been underpayment.
Petrol attendants, Security Guards and Cleaners:
These belong to relevant Bargaining Councils (BC’s) that deal with all matters that are related to Employment Standards. The BC’s have their own Agencies that have similar powers to those of Labour inspectors. They would therefore enforce compliance within these sectors. This would include compliance with the National Minimum Wage.
23 February 2024 - NW112
Bond, Mr M to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether (a) the President and/or (b) any member of the Cabinet had discussions with any member of the government or the executive of (i) the Islamic Republic of Iran and/or (ii) the State of Qatar regarding any strategy whereby South Africa could assist the Islamic Republic of Iran or any other country in waging a diplomatic and/or legal offensive against the State of Israel at any time in (aa) 2022, (bb) 2023 and (cc) during the period 1 January 2024 up to the latest specified date; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Neither the President (a) and/or (b) any member of the Cabinet had discussions with any member of the government or the executive of (i) the Islamic Republic of Iran and/or (ii) the State of Qatar regarding any strategy whereby South Africa could assist the Islamic Republic of Iran or any other country in waging a diplomatic and/or legal offensive against the State of Israel at any time in (aa) 2022, (bb) 2023 and (cc) during the period 1 January 2024 up to the latest specified date.
23 February 2024 - NW117
Faber, Mr WF to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
With reference to the South African delegation for state visits to the (a) Islamic Republic of Iran and (b) State of Qatar (i) in 2023 and (ii) from 1 January 2024 to date, what are the full details of the (a) names of the members of the delegation and (b)(i) schedule of meetings held and (ii) minutes of the specified meetings?
Reply:
There was no state visit to the (a) Islamic Republic of Iran (i) in 2023 and (ii) from 1 January 2024 to date.
A state visit was undertaken to the State of Qatar from 14 to 15 November 2023. The South African Delegation (a) consisted of:
1. H.E. Mr MC Ramaphosa President of the Republic of South Africa
2. Dr GNM Pandor: Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
3. Amb GH Asmal: South African Ambassador to the State of Qatar
4. Ms A Didiza: Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and
Rural Development
5. Ms MA Motshekga: Minister of Basic Education
6. Mr E Patel: Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
7. Ms K Ntshavheni: Minister in the Presidency – State Security
8. Ms T Modise: Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
9. Ms P Baleni: Director-General and Secretary of Cabinet
10. Ms R Singh: Deputy-Director General (Chief of Staff in the Presidency)
11. Ms D Nicol: Special Advisor to the President
12. Mr N Sibiya: Special Advisor to the President
13. Mr V Magwenya: Spokesperson to the President
The schedule of meetings held in the State of Qatar (b)(i):
1. Official Talks between the RSA and Qatari delegations
2. Tête-á-tête between President Ramaphosa and His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, Amir of the Stet of Qatar
3. Signing Ceremony
4. Meeting with Members of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Business Association
5. Presidential Roundtable Discussion
6. Tree-planting ceremony and tour of the Qatari Pavilion at the Doha International Horticultural Expo 2023
7. Courtesy Call and Meeting between President Ramaphosa and Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al Thani, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar
The meetings held in the State of Qatar were of a confidential nature and the minutes of the said meetings are classified (b)(ii).
23 February 2024 - NW111
Bond, Mr M to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether (a) the President and/or (b) any member of the Cabinet met with any member of Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya (Hamas) to discuss any strategy whereby South Africa could assist Hamas or any other country in waging a diplomatic and/or legal offensive against the State of Israel at any time in (i) 2022, (ii) 2023 and (iii) during the period 1 January 2024 up to the latest specified date; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The President (a) and or any member of the Cabinet (b) did not meet with any member of Harakat al-Mugawama al-Islamiya (Hamas) to discuss any strategy whereby South Africa could assist Hamas or any other country in waging a diplomatic and/or legal offensive against the State of Israel at any time in (i) 2022, (ii) 2023 and (iii) during the period 1 January 2024 up to the latest specified date.