Question no

QUESTION 706

DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 9 May 2008

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 of 2008

Ms H Weber (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;
(2) whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so, (a) how many contracts did her department take out in this regard in 2007, (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;

3. 
   why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?
   

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REPLY
(1) Yes. A total amount of R29,339,473,87 was spent on private security firms in the 2007/08 financial year.
(2) Yes. (a) A total of ten (10) contracts were in place during 2007.

(b) Khulani Fidelity Security Services (Most Khoza Security Services), Double Barrel Security Services, Motheo Security Services, M2M Security Services, SSE Security CC, Davidson Security Services, P S Legal Protection Security Services, Cheetah Security Services, Naphtronics Security Services and Bagale Security Services.

(c) The contracts were for the provision of guard duties, cash-in-transit facilities and armed response services.
(d) The following amounts were paid to each of the respective service providers:

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  Khulani Security Services R 26,882,623,98
  
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  Most Khoza Security Services R4,860,75
  
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  Double Barrel Security Services R1,875,563,08
  
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  Motheo Security Services R31,686,20
  
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  M2M Security Services R27,000,00
  
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  SSE Security Services R91,618,20
  
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  Davidson Security Services R110,238,00
  
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  P S Legal Security Services R6,666,93
  
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  Cheetah Security Services R43,638,06
  
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  Bagale Security Services R95,006,10
  
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  Naphtronics Security Services R176,122,57
  
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  Fidelity Security Services R450,00
  

3. 
   The utilisation of private security companies is necessitated by the fact that the Department currently does not have the internal capacity to provide security, at all of its offices, in all nine (9) Provinces. However, the Department has appointed nineteen (19) new Security Officers during the 2007/08 financial year. Ten (10) of these officers are, currently, stationed at the Department’s Head Office, and the remaining nine (9) (Control Security) officers, have, each, been deployed to the Provinces.
   

Based on different appraisals and audits that have been conducted by both the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and the South African Police Service (SAPS), it is more cost effective, at this point, in time, for the Department to outsource physical security. By outsourcing physical security, the Department only needs to pay for services provided by a private security guard, which is, in all instances, far less than the salary, and benefits to be paid to an appointed official, in a financial year.

QUESTION NO: 707

PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 10 OF 12 MAY 2008
MR AJ LEON (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS:

1. 
   Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so’ how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;
   

2. 
   Whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so’ (a) how many contracts did her department takeout out in this regard in 2007’ (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;
   

3. 
   Why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?
   

REPLY:

1. Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007?
a) Yes – the department’s missions do make use of private security firms.
b) R21 221 605.00

2. 
   Whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so’ (a) how many contracts did her department takeout out in this regard in 2007, (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;
   

1. 
   54 contracts
   

2. 
   Sec Point Ltd, Sages Salem, Services plus et Securite, Top Guard, Surveillance Services Integres (SSI) and EGS, Securitas AG, Coral Empresa de Seguranca Ltda, First Security, In-Kal Security 2000kft, Alpha Security Company, Super Services, Budo Garde Guinee, MSA Benin, SAGAM Security, Knight Support Security, Lahej & Saltan Security Services (L.L.C), Filotto Falco Security, Long Hai, Securico Security Services, Security Management Services, Pt. Wiragarda Wahana Waspada, Saracen Uganda Ltd, G4S, Awad Security, Fenomen Security, Intersec Security Company, Group 4 Security Services, Redza Securiry Sdn Bhd Malaysia, Outsourcing Services Limited Nigeria, Group 4 Securicor, Clave 3, Omega Risk Solutions, G4S, G4S, Prosegur, Bioko Business Centre, Personal Security Systems Inc, SOSEP, W Power, W Power, Group 4 Securicor, 2.4 Grupo Almada, SATS, SOGAS, Oskord, Paramount Security and Allied Services, Security Guard Services, Ultimate, G4S, Tchad Triomphe Securite Privee, G4S Security Services (India) Ltd, SEPROSEC, Brinks Security, Madhi, Electro Security, Sogegat Security Company, Professional Security Force Services, DAF Securitry. (Please refer to attached schedule).
   

3. 
   For the guarding of the Official Residence, Chanceries as well as accommodation of the transferred staff.
   

4. 
   Sec Point Ltd (R249,210), Sages Salem (R1,160,332), Services plus et Securite (R36,110), Top Guard (R936,855), Surveillance Services Integres (SSI) and EGS (R611,224), Securitas AG (R57,214), Coral Empresa de Seguranca Ltda (R1,555,438), First Security (R665375), In-Kal Security 2000kft (R430, 630), Alpha Security Company (R141,973), Super Services (R15,302), Budo Garde Guinee (R6,978), MSA Benin (R77,700), SAGAM Security (R820,813), Knight Support Security (R632,121), Lahej & Saltan Security Services (L.L.C) (R64,237), Filotto Falco Security (R178,038), Long Hai (R60,507), Securico Security Services (R637,116), Security Management Services (R268,058), Pt. Wiragarda Wahana Waspada (R289,926), Saracen Uganda Ltd (R372,380), G4S (R65,511), Awad Security (R292,777), Fenomen Security (R97,592), Intersec Security Company (R333,278), Group 4 Security Services (R993,491), Redza Securiry Sdn Bhd Malaysia R100,328), Outsourcing Services Limited Nigeria (R217,989), Group 4 Securicor (R7,435), Clave 3 (R431), Omega Risk Solutions (R1,816,487), G4S (R731,943), G4S (R499,078), Prosegur (R7,813), Bioko Business Centre (R1,486,950), Personal Security Systems Inc (R160,946), SOSEP (R48,796), W Power (R802,714), W Power R248,919), Group 4 Securicor (R823,000), 2.4 Grupo Almaba (R188,973), SATS (R11,417), SOGAS (R345,180), Oskord (R68,705), Paramount Security and Allied Services (R224,827), Security Guard Services-Ultimate, G4S (R261,625)), Tchad Triomphe Securite Privee (R108,000), G4S Security Services (India) Ltd (R1,344,725), SEPROSEC (R6,000), Brinks Security (R68,500), Madhi (R100,296), Electro Security (R146,389), Sogegat Security Company (R242,384), Professional Security Force Services (R101,568), DAK Security (R554,400). (Please refer to attached schedule).
   

3. Why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?

Currently 54 missions make use of private firms for security at the Official residences as well as at the Chanceries. The main reason therefore is the fact that it is more cost effective to appoint private security firms than to employ staff to secure facilities 24 hours a day on the Department’s establishment. In many cases host countries do not provide security services or provide limited services in respect of the Chancery only. Official residences and private residences thus have to be secured by the Department.

At Head Office security services are provided by permanent employees of the State.


QUESTION NO 708
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 MAY 2008: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12-2008

“708. Mrs D van der Walt (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and culture:

(1) Whether his department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in (a) 2007;
(2) whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so (a) how many contracts did his department take out in this regard in 2007; (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;
(3) why is there a need for his department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?”

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REPLY:
(1) Yes. The Department made use of Private Security Firms at the Kingsley Centre Building, Metro Park Building, National Archives and the National Film, Video and Sound Archives.

(a) 2007, R 3 033 300.00

(2) Yes. The Firms were used on a contractual basis.

(a) Two

(b) Freedom Fighters and Bushindu Security services.

(c) To provide (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) access control services at the premises of the National Archives and National Film, Video and Sound Archives, to patrol the perimeter and grounds, reporting of security incidents and risks, to inspect the building entrances, exists and all external security control over the receiving of contractors, to provide security control over the receiving and dispatching of assets at control points and to act as authorized officers in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act 53 of 1985).

(d) The value of the contracts in 2007 was:

Freedom Fighters, R 1965300.00

Bushindu Security Services, R 1068 000.00

(3) The costs of making use of a private contract security firm for permanent access control services to these government premises are much lower as opposed to having to appoint full time government security officials to render such access control duties. Should use be made of full time government security officials for access control duties, such officials will need to be trained, supervised, controlled and monitored continuously which will require an extensive security supervisory and managerial personnel resources capacity.

QUESTION NO. 709

(Internal Question Paper No 12 – 2008)

Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister for Provincial and Local Government:

(a) What amount was owed to each metro municipality, (b) how many debtors were (i) residential properties, (ii) commercial enterprises, (iii) government departments and (iv) other specified entities in respect of each specified metro municipality and (c) what amounts have been outstanding for more than (i) 6 months, (ii) 12 months, (iii) 18 months, (iv) 24 months and (v) 3 years in each case as at 1 May 2008?

ANSWER

1. 
   The following answer is based on information that was provided by the Ekurhuleni, Ethekwini, Nelson Mandela Bay and the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipalities, respectively:
   

METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY	(a) Amount Owed as at 1 May 2008	(b) Number of Debtors
		(i) Residential Properties	(ii) Commercial Enterprises	(iii) Government Departments	(iv) Other Entities
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality	R6 274 012 362	554 744	28 430	10 809	253 321
(c) Amounts Outstanding
		Residential Properties	Commercial Enterprises	Government Departments	Other Entities
(i) Amt outstanding for more than 6 months		R1 712 933 557	R501 768 718	R80 449 743	R44 830 616
(ii) Amt outstanding for more than 12 months		R119 776 204	R29 792 932	R4 750 794	R9 537 515
(iii) Amt outstanding for more than 18 months		R3 299 997 709	R268 337 865	R78 279 834	R123 556 874
(iv) Amt outstanding for more than 24 months
(v) Amt outstanding for more than 36 months
Note: A breakdown of amounts outstanding for more than 18 months, 24 months and 36 months, respectively, was not provided by the municipality

METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY	(a) Amount Owed as at 1 May 2008	(b) Number of Debtors
		(i) Residential Properties	(ii) Commercial Enterprises	(iii) Government Departments	(iv) Other Entities
Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality	R3 398 211 011	320 647	12 731	17 018	73 027
(c) Amounts Outstanding
		Residential Properties	Commercial Enterprises	Government Departments	Other Entities
(i) Amt outstanding for more than 6 months		R498 016 400	R471 595 188	R42 181 152	R222 550 538
(ii) Amt outstanding for more than 12 months		R200 623 797	R50 631 013	R123 786 737	R139 869 440
(iii) Amt outstanding for more than 18 months		R912 852 176	R122 289 284	R236 121 493	R377 693 793
(iv) Amt outstanding for more than 24 months		Information not provided by the municipality
(v) Amt outstanding for more than 36 months		Information not provided by the municipality
Note: A breakdown of amounts outstanding for more than 24 months and 36 months, respectively,was not provided by the municipality

METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY	(a) Amount Owed as at 1 May 2008	(b) Number of Debtors
		(i) Residential Properties	(ii) Commercial Enterprises	(iii) Government Departments	(iv) Other Entities
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality	R1 140 905 727 (Excluding VAT)	311 675	18 670	3 680	27 391
(c) Amounts Outstanding
		Residential Properties	Commercial Enterprises	Government Departments	Other Entities
(i) Amt outstanding for more than 6 months		R516 091 449	R86 015 241	R17 919 842	R96 767 147
(ii) Amt outstanding for more than 12 months		Municipality did not provide information
(iii) Amt outstanding for more than 18 months		Municipality did not provide information
(iv) Amt outstanding for more than 24 months		Municipality did not provide information
(v) Amt outstanding for more than 36 months		Municipality did not provide information
Note: A breakdown of amounts outstanding for more than 18 months, 24 months and 36 months, respectively, was not provided as the municipality does not keep such statistics

METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY	(a) Amount Owed as at 1 May 2008	(b) Number of Debtors
		(i) Residential Properties	(ii) Commercial Enterprises	(iii) Government Departments	(iv) Other Entities
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality	R8 506 180 712	781 911	86 595	13 444	6 494
(c) Amounts Outstanding
		Residential Properties	Commercial Enterprises	Government Departments	Other Entities
(i) Amt outstanding for more than 6 months		R932 564 711	R498 484 964	R41 749 254	R187 694 318
(ii) Amt outstanding for more than 12 months		R370 640 923	R137 652 070	R35 195 116	R139 020 714
(iii) Amt outstanding for more than 18 months		Municipality did not provide information
(iv) Amt outstanding for more than 24 months		Municipality did not provide information
(v) Amt outstanding for more than 36 months		Municipality did not provide information
Note: A breakdown of amounts outstanding for more than 18 months, 24 months and 36 months, respectively, was not provided by the municipality

2. The requested information is still to be provided by the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, and the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality. Upon receipt thereof, the information will be made available to the Honourable Member.

QUESTION NO 710

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 MAY 2008

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2)
710. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry:

(1) Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;

2. 
   whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so, (a) how many contracts did her department take out in this regard in 2007, (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;
   

2. 
   why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security?
   

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REPLY:

(1) Yes, the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry uses Private Security Services Providers at some of its installations and construction sites to an amount of R10 505 439,30 in 2007.

(2) Yes.
(2)(a) 74
(2)(b) Water:

Name of firm Contract value Name of Installation

ISITHA Security (2 contracts) R333 184,00 Worcester Stores / Offices

Chubb Security (1 contract) R 4 440,00 Bloemfontein Office

Top & Dipp Security (1 contract) R 8 448,00 Vanderkloof Dam Office

AC Security Services (3 contracts) R 11 220,00 Theewaterskloof Dam

Brandvlei Pump Station

Worcester Stores

ADT Security Services (1 contract) R 3 000,00 Jonkershoekshaft

Jailer Security Services (1 contract) R238 800,00 Zweilitsha Stores

Eastern Guard Security (1 contract) R440 472,00 King William's Town Office

Tsogile Foundation Security (1 contract) R 72 500,00 Upper Vaal

Bhambambe Security (1 contract) R 44 700,00 Tugela Vaal

Royal Security Services (1 contract) R 10 000,00 Boskop

Diks Security Services (1 contract) R167 580,00 Head Office buildings

Matimpule Security (3 contracts) R609 396,00 Hartbeespoort Area Office

Brits

Mamogalieskraal

Letaba Security (4 contracts) R696 000,00 Tzaneen Area Office

Albasini Dam

Nandoni Dam

Middel Letaba

Merryman Security (1 contract) R481 500 Witbank / Brugspruit

Mabuya Security (1 contract) R 36 000,00 Mayflower Sewage

Catch Up Security (1 contract) R291 500,00 Fernie Raw Water

Hurricane Security (2 contracts) R406 424,00 Mswati Office, Mayflower

Rutland Working for Water

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Ukhosi Security (1 contract) R294 000,00 Eerstehoek Booster Pump

Mercy Security (1 contract) R 57 000,00 Work for Water - Nelspruit

Hi Tech Security (1 contract) R 64 000,00 Rutland Working for Water

Protea Security (1 contract) R500 000,00 Nelspruit

Masakhane Security (1 contract) R111 710,88 Uitkeer Residential Area

Azania Security (1 contract) R113 270,40 Mthatha Dam Office

Caculama Security (1 contract) R 30 592,11 Mthatha Dam Office

Molomo & Sons (1 contract) R450 000,00 Polokwane Regional Office

Kolebe Security Services (1 contract) R250 000,00 Vhembe District Office

Forestry:

Ceres Alarms (1 contract) R 1 200,00 Wholesly Nursery

Mercy Security (1 contract) R126 000,00 Hebron Plantation

Fidelity Guards (1 contract) R 85 253,76 Mmabatho Nursery

Sibongakonke Security (1 contract) R140 972,40 Ulundi Nursery

Mbazwana Protective Security (1 contract)R342 111,84 Mbazwana Plantation

Siyaphumelela Security (1 contract) R 84 216,28 Makhado Area Office

City Commercial t/a All Guard Sec (1 contract) R 43 242,48 Upington Area Office

Construction:
Kiepersol Security (3 contracts) R670 284,00 De Hoop Dam

Inyaka Water Treat Works

Dwarsloop - Acornhoek

Tshepang Security (1 contract) R318 000,00 Piet Gouws Dam & Flag Boshielo Dam

Beaufort Vallei Security (13 contracts) R1 491 704,00 Sekhukhune Pipeline

Nandoni Water Treat Work

Sekhukhune (Levubu)

Valdesia Reservoir (X2)

Albasini Water Scheme

Molepo Dam

NR6 Pipeline

Nsami Dam

Vawani Pump Station

Middel Letaba

Magoro Pump Station

Magoro Pipeline

Franschhoek Estate Security (11 contracts) R1 107 179,20 Bergriver Weir - Paarl (X2)

Banhoek Dam

Voëlvlei Dam (X2)

Dasbos & Drakenstein (X2)

Paarl Single Quarters (X2)

Wemmershoek Irrigation

Paarl Offices

Kango Security (1 contract) R 34 897,34 Kammanassie Dam

Bravo Security (1 contract) R178 944,00 Ncora/Qamata/Tholeni Dam

Suid Punt Security (1 contract) R 11 660,00 Duivenhoks Dam

Fidelity Security (1 contract) R 96 258,00 Wentzel Dam

(2)(c) To safeguard State assets in each case.

(2)(d) The total value of the individual contracts have been provided in my reply to part (2)(b) and can be summarised for the three components of my Department as follow:
Water: R5 725 737,30

Forestry: R 822 996,76

Construction: R3 956 705,30

(3) It is more cost effective to outsource some of the security services. National Key Points and Strategic Important Works are being manned by DWAF security personnel.

QUESTION 711
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER [NO 12–2008]

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 9 MAY 2008
711. Mr A H Nel (DA) to ask the Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs:
(1) Whether her department makes use of private security firms; if so, how much money was spent on such firms in 2007;
(2) whether these firms are used on a contractual basis; if so, (a) how many contracts did her department take out in this regard in 2007, (b) with which firms were these contracts taken out, (c) for what specific purpose was each contract taken out and (d) what was the value of the contract in each case;
(3) why is there a need for her department to use a private security firm as opposed to state security? NW1409E

THE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE AND LAND AFFAIRS:

(In respect of the Department of Land Affairs)
(1) Yes. R 7 879 286.26.
(2) Yes.

(2.1)

Please refer to the attached schedule.

These contracts were taken for the purpose of providing guarding services, i.e. access control, escorting of visitors and patrolling.

(d) Please refer to the attached schedule.
(3) Private security firms are cost effective as compared to state security.

LIST OF SECURITY FIRMS CONTRACTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AFFAIRS IN 2007

NAME OF SECURITY FIRM	VALUE PER MONTH	TOTAL VALUE PAID IN 2007
Matsobane and Karabo Business Enterprise	R193 268.35 X 12	R 2 319 220. 20
Matsobane and Karabo Business Enterprise	R22 300.00 X 8	R178 400.00
Freedom Fighters	R29 298.00 X 12	R351 576.00
Broll Security	R22 234.56 X 9	R200 111.04
Hlanganani Protection Services	R43 358.42 X 2	R86 716.84
Naphtronics	R18 709.84 X 12	R224 518.08
Naphtronics	R21 592.00 X 12	R259 104.00
Naphtronics	R21 592.00 X 12	R259 104.00
Arron Securities cc	R25 098.37 X 12	R301 180.44
GMMT Security Services	R19 336.24 X 10	R193 362.40
Tsegane Security Services	R11 104.71 X 12	R133 256.52
Kharas Security Services	R11 125.00 X 12	R133 500.00
Big Star	R7 787.34 X 9	R70 086.06
Mbovula Security Services	R24 282.00 X 9	R218 538.00
Masakhane Security	R2 335.86 X 12	R28 030.32
Red Alert Security	R2 707.00 X 12	R32 484.00
Sidas Security PTY LTD	R27 024.00 X 12	R324 288.00
Sidas Security PTY LTD	R65 493.00 X 12	R785 916.00
Aquagem Security	R28 500.00 X 12	R342 000.00
KZN Security	R10 900.00 X 12	R130 800.00
Maquba Security	R8 106.70 X 12	R97 280.40
Maquba Security	R5 200.00 X 9	R46 800.00
Condor Security	R9 646.22 X 12	R115 754.64
Push Security	R19 488.59 X 12	R233 863.08
Sechaba Protection Services	R27 295.02 X 12	R327 540.24
Sechaba Protection Services	R29 238.00 X 12	R350 856.00
KSA Security	R15 000.00 X 9	R135 000.00
TOTAL		R7 879 286.26

Question 712
Ms S J Loe (DA) to ask the Minister for Public Enterprises:
What has been the cost per annum of copper cable theft of Transnet’s business operations in respect of (a) loss, (b) replacement costs and (c) increased security measures for each of the past five years for which information is available? NW1410E
REPLY:
The table below indicates Transnet ’s costs per annum in respect of loss and replacement costs in the past 5 years arising from copper cable theft.
(a-b) Table 1: Indicates copper cable theft of Transnet’s business operations

TRANSNET OPERATING DIVISION	YEAR	LOSS - NUMBER OF INCIDENTS	REPLACEMENT COSTS (million rands)
TRANSNET FREIGHT RAIL	2004	1 588	17 634 597
	2005	1 510	14 735 102
	2006	2 606	25 200 893
	2007	2 587	35 237 552
	2008	STATISTICS NOT AVAILABLE
TRANSNET NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY	2004	1	0.18 000
	2005	0	0
	2006	6	0.353 500
	2007	3	0.56 641
	2008	1	0.126 510
TRANSNET PIPELINES	2004	STATISTICS NOT AVAILABLE
	2005	4	0.160 000
	2006	9	0.130 000
	2007	25	0.624 000
	2008	6	0.077 000

(c) Transnet is continuously exploring a range of initiatives to decrease cable theft on their networks and business premises.

They are currently involved in a national joint forum called the Non-Ferrous Metals Theft Combating Committee with the SAPS, Eskom, Telkom, City Power and the mines. Internationally, Transnet Freight Rail has formed a forum called the Security Consultative Committee with SADC countries that specialise in rail and port operations. Further, there is a joint initiative with the Private Security Industry and the SAPS’ Organised Crime Fighting Unit to combat cable theft. Transnet Freight Rail is also exploring the possibility of introducing a number of initiatives such as the latest crime fighting technology to decrease cable theft on its networks.

Transnet has, to date, implemented a number of physical measures to try and prevent the theft of cables and further capital expenditure on physical protection measures is planned for the next 12 to 18 months.

QUESTION NO. 713

(Internal Question Paper No 13 – 2008)

Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister for Provincial and Local Government:

1. 
   What the total outstanding service fees for all (a) local authorities and (b) metro councils amounted to in (i) 2005, (ii) 2006, (iii) 2007 and (iv) during the period 1 January 2008 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;
   
2. 
   whether he will make a statement on the matter?
   

ANSWER

1. 
   Information relating to outstanding service fees is monitored by the National and Provincial Treasuries in line with the provisions of section 64 of the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003. The Honourable Member is accordingly advised to redirect his question to the relevant Minister.
   

2. 
   The Minister will not make any statement on the matter.