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DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 March 2008
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DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 March 2008Mr E W Trent (DA) to ask the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development: (1) Whether, with reference to the criminal investigations that were undertaken into the Strategic Defence Procurement Packages or arms deal, any further investigations will be made into the role of a certain person (name furnished); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether, with reference to paragraph C 3 of the 15th Report of the Committee on Public Accounts on the Joint Investigation Report into the Strategic Defence Procurement Packages, dated 11 December 2001, there are any further criminal investigations into the arms deal pending or currently underway; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details of the (a) suspects, (b) alleged offences and (c) progress of the investigations?
*Note: In general, claims for compensation were paid owing to alleged damage to property, unlawful arrests and detentions, shooting incidents, motor vehicle collisions, assaults, etc.
*Note: When particulars of claims for compensation purposes are captured on the loss control system, no distinction is made between claims relating to common assaults or assaults with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The combined category of assaults is thus reflected. (2) Yes. Analysis is continuously conducted. The generic and specific causes and trends of certain claims against the state have been identified and communicated to officials. Approximately 34 awareness campaigns have been conducted over the past two years, involving all the provinces, in order to sensitize officials at station level about such causes and trends. More than 300 station commissioners who attended courses have been addressed as well. Other communication mediums such as POLTV, posters, pamphlets and information sessions, were also utilized. QUESTION NO: 611 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 March 2008 QUESTION PAPER NO: 11 DATE OF REPLY: 27 May 2008 Ms M Smuts (DA) to ask the Minister of Communications: (1) Whether any tender were invited in 2008 for security services to guard Telkom’s infrastructure, including copper cable; if so, (a) which companies in each province submitted tenders, (b) in what respect were their tenders superior compared to others and (c) why have Telkom’s security personnel who previously investigated copper theft been withdrawn and limited to safeguard fibre optic infrastructure; (2) Whether any companies who were awarded tenders have had contracts with Telkom before; if so, (3) Whether their performance was evaluated against any increase in copper theft; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
(1) No tenders were invited in 2008. The last tender that was invited by Telkom for services relating to cable protection was in 2006. These tenders were awarded for a period of 3 (three) years and will expire in August 2009. (2) Yes. (3) Performances of service providers are evaluated against specific decreases in theft related incidents. The initial contracts did not include a specific performance measurement to reduce cable theft incidents. The contracts’ performance requirements were subsequently revised to include a performance measurement to reduce cable theft incidents. QUESTION 617 WRITTEN REPLY 28 MARCH 2008 Mrs P de Lille (ID) to ask the Minister of Public Works: (1) (a) On (i) how many occasions and (ii) what dates has the Engineering Council of South Africa formally requested to meet with her to discuss issues and functions relating to the council and the professions governed by it, (b) what was her reply in each case and (c) (i) when last did she have a meeting with the council and (ii) what issues were discussed; (2) whether any requests for meetings were refused; if so, why, in each case? NW1307E
At the request of ECSA, I have attended a meeting whereby ECSA presented its annual report to me on the 20th November 2006. ECSA made subsequent request for meetings with me this year. The basis of the request for this year in particular was to discuss, among others, proposed amendments of the statutory regulatory framework of the built environment professions. I had a meeting with the President of ECSA, Mr. T Goba on the 4th April 2008 wherein the concerns of ECSA were discussed. One of the issues for instance was the request for additional time to make inputs which was given. Secondly, ECSA through its President was advised to make inputs to the Departmental workshop as well as the team dealing with the proposed Bill. My department held consultation workshop on the policy with all the Professional Councils including ECSA on the 18th March 2008. The stakeholders were asked to submit written comments to the Department on the Policy document by 28 March 2008 wherein ECSA requested an extention. The extended period was from 28 March 2008 to 11 April 2008. In addition, the Department has regular meetings with the Council for Built Environment (CBE) to evaluate the performance of their organisation and that of the six (6) professional councils including ECSA. Question 620 Mr W D Spies (FF Plus) to ask the Minister for Public Enterprises: Whether his department has as yet launched an investigation to establish the impact of illegal electrical connections on the total national electricity consumption; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the impact and (b) what steps does he envisage in order to limit losses in this regard? NW1202E Reply: Yes, Eskom has launched an investigation to establish the impact of illegal connections on national consumption. This is being carried out by Eskom’s Revenue Loss Unit and Energy Losses Programme. The current Eskom Distribution losses are estimated at 6% which includes technical and non-technical losses. The split between technical and non-technical losses is approximately 50%. Illegal connections fall within non-technical losses domain. In terms of international benchmark this figure is relatively low in comparison. With the current focus on energy loss reduction the figures indicate that the total loss trend is being stabilized and not on the increase. QUESTION 621 DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9/05/2008 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 12-2008) MrW D Spies (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Education:† What is the (a) demographic composition in (i) percentages and (ii) numbers of the (aa) University of the Free State, (bb) University of Pretoria, (cc) University of Stellenbosch, (dd) University of Johannesburg, (ee) North West University, (ff) Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, (gg) Tshwane University of Technology (Pretoria West campus) and (hh) Tshwane University of Technology (excluding Pretoria West campus) and (ii) University of South Africa and (b) what is the language preference at each of these universities? NW1205E
(a) The Department of Education captures statistical data about the higher education system at the institutional level in the Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS). Below is the latest audited data for the institutions for which information is requested. Table 1: Headcount enrolments by Race and Gender in 2006
(b) The councils of public higher education institutions determine the language policies of individual institutions within the context of the official language-policy framework. While English and Afrikaans are currently the only mediums of instruction in higher education, the language-policy framework promotes multi-lingualism. Below are the official languages of teaching and learning at the undergraduate level at the universities for which information is requested. Table 2. Languages of Learning and Teaching
QUESTION 622 DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 MAY 2008: INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12-2008 “622. Dr R Rabinowitz (IFP) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture: 1. Whether he will ensure that his department (a) monitors and (b) reduces its Carbon Footprint with immediate effect; if so, how will this be done; 2. whether this will include the phasing out of glossy publications from agencies or councils reporting to him; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so , what are the relevant details; 3. (a) what is the estimated cost of all such (i) reports and (ii) publications per annum in the case of these agencies and all other working documents of his department and (b) what kind of (i) energy are being used in the offices of his department and (ii) energy saving measures are being implemented in these offices?” NW1211E REPLY: 1. The National Department of Public Works (NDPW) and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism are the main custodians of government policy with regards to monitoring and reduction of Carbon Footprint. 2. The kind of energy used in the department is mainly electrical energy as supplied by Eskom. We will implement the guideline provided by the National Department of Public Works (NDPW) “Energy Code and Conduct for all Buildings under its Custodianship”. My Department encourages employees to switch off all computers and lights at the end of each working day and throughout weekends. 3. The government is collectively developing appropriate measures to these issues. The Department of Arts and Culture will follow such guidelines. QUESTION NO 623 DATE REPLY SUBMITTED: THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2008 DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: FRIDAY, 09 MAY 2008 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 12 – 2008) Dr R Rabinowitz (IFP) asked the Minister of Transport: (1) Whether he will ensure that his department (a) monitors and (b) reduces its carbon footprint with immediate effect; if so, how will this be done; (2) whether this will include the phasing out of glossy publications from all agencies or councils reporting to him; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3)(a) what is the estimated cost of all such (i) reports and (ii) publications per annum in the case of these agencies and all other working documents of his department and (b) what kinds of (i) energy are being used in the offices of his department and (ii) energy saving measures are being implemented in these offices? NW1212E REPLY: The Minister of Transport: (1) (a) and (b) Yes, the Department of Transport will ensure that the carbon footprint is reduced and monitored periodically. However, in terms of the Kyoto Protocol, developing countries, such as South Africa, are not required to adopt emission reduction or limitation targets. Funds have been made available to establish an inventory of all greenhouse gases and sources in the transport sector, and then monitor the emissions while having policies and strategies in place to reduce the carbon footprint. Such policies include public transport efficiency, cycling, walking policy and the recently tabled Rural Transport Strategy for South Africa. (2) Phasing out of glossy publications from all agencies and public entities reporting to me is an option that is currently under consideration. (3) (a) (i) and (ii) The cost of all reports and publications of agencies, as well as all working documents in my Department is included in the overhead costs. In line with the Climate Change Response Strategy for Transport under development, the cost of the above reports, publications and working documents will have to be quantified, and relevant strategies to reduce the carbon footprint measures will have to be instituted for the development of appropriate monitoring mechanisms for public entities and within the Department of Transport to ensure that environmental friendly paper is utilized. The Department of Transport is committed to the reduction of the cost of doing business and mitigating the negative impacts of anthropogenic climate change. (b) (i) Electricity remains the most utilized means of energy in all Government offices and (ii) energy saving measures advocated by the Department of Minerals and Energy are in place in my Department. Solar lighting is now utilized in most offices during the day and computers, other appliances and passage lights are switched off when officials leave the offices and/or buildings, to name a few of such options. QUESTION NO: 624 DR R RABINOWITZ (IFP) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (1) Whether he will ensure that his department (a) monitors and (b) reduces its carbon footprint with immediate effect; if so, how will this be done; (2) whether this will include the phasing out of glossy publications from all agencies or councils reporting to him; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) (a) what is the estimated cost of all such (i) reports and (ii) publications per annum in the case of these agencies and all other working documents of his department and (b) what kinds of (i) energy are being used in the offices of his department and (ii) energy saving measures are being implemented in these offices? REPLY (1)(a- b) Yes, the Department of Correctional Services is aware and conscious of the effects and impact of carbon emissions to the environment. As such we are doing our part to minimize the distruction of trees and forests. We have started initiatives to reduce the use the paper within the department. One such initiative is the system called EDRMS (Electronic Document Records Management System). This system seeks to reduce the usage of paper within DCS by replacing paper documents with electronic versions wherever possible. We have also introduced the fax-to-email facility where official receive faxes in an electronic format. (2) There are no agencies or councils reporting to the Minister of Correctional services. However, even though there are no immediate plans for phasing out, it will be important to investigate the use of recycled paper and compatible hardware as part of the process of reducing paper reduction process. (3) (a) The following are the costs of publication:
(ii) The Department is implementing energy saving measure as prescribed by the department of Minerals and Energy. In addition to that the department has started with the energy saving awareness campaign by communicating energy saving tips to all personnel frequently. This campaign was started at the beginning of 2008 625. Dr U Roopnarain (IFP) to ask the Minister of Labour: Whether he will include domestic workers in the Compensation Fund; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1241E The Minister of Labour replied: No discussion has as yet been made concerning the inclusion of domestic workers in the Compensation Fund. A thorough investigation of the implications and modalities for the inclusion need to be undertaken, including an actuarial valuation of the long-term impact of such inclusion. Thereafter, I will await a recommendation and advice from the Compensation Board in this connection.
-------ooo0ooo------- NW1296E REPLY The Fourteenth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts was issued on dated 30 October 2000 after consideration by the Committee of the Special Review of the Auditor-General of the Selection Process of Strategic Defence Packages for the Acquisition of Armaments at the Department of Defence. The report amongst others recommends, “There should be a thorough post mortem and review of the arms procurement process. It is recommended that the Auditor-General assist in the conduct of this further review.” Subsequent to the above report, the Joint Forensic Investigation into the Strategic Defence Packages by the Auditor-General, the Public Prosecutor and the Public Protector was commissioned, culminating in the publishing of the Joint Investigative Report on 14 November 2001. During this investigation, the arms procurement process was thoroughly reviewed and the report concluded with 25 key findings and 15 recommendations. The report on the Joint Forensic Investigation into the Strategic Defence Packages was made public on 14 November 2001 QUESTION NO. 627 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 12 of 2008 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 9 May 2008 Mr G R Morgan (DA) to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism: In each of the latest two calendar years for which information is available, (i) what was the total number of foreign tourist arrivals in South Africa and (ii) what is the breakdown of this figure according to country of origin, (b) how are foreign tourist arrival figures determined and (c) what is the breakdown of the total number of foreign tourist arrivals according to those arriving in South Africa by (i) air, (ii) land and (iii) sea? NW1304E
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENT HANSARD PAPERS OFFICE PRESS . THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM ANSWERS: (a) (i) 2006: 8,395,833 and 2007: 9,090,994 total number of foreign tourist arrivals in South Africa and (ii) Please see attached report “Table A – Dec 2007 Total Foreign Arrivals” (b) Data represents actual movement of people into South Africa’ s borders and is captured through Dept of Home Affairs Movement Control System. The flow of data is as follows (c) The breakdown of arrivals by mode of travel is (i) 27% by air, (ii) 69% by road and 0.01 by rail and (iii) 4% by sea. QUESTION 628 DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9/05/2008 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 12-2008) Mrs C M Dudley (ACDP) to ask the Minister of Education: (a) By what legal mechanism will the proposed National Schools Pledge be implemented and (b) what legal obligation will be placed on (i) principals, (ii) teachers and (iii) learners in this regard; whether the pledge will affect private schools; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; whether she or her department will invite any public comment with regard to the pledge; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1310E
The question you raise has emerged from a number of submissions as part of the process of public comment. After considering all the public comments on the proposed Pledge, I will decide on the mechanism (legal or otherwise) to follow. No decision has been taken in this regard. The proposed National Schools Pledge was published for public comment on 22 February 2008 in Government Gazette No 278. The closing date of 20 March 2008 was subse quently extended to 15 May 2008 to provide sufficient time for all interested parties to comment. QUESTION 629 WRITTEN REPLY DATE OF PUBLICATION: FRIDAY, 09 MAY 2008 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.: 12-2008 MR P J GROENEWALD (FF PLUS) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE
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- Whisky - Rum
- White Spirits
vi. Wine
*Liqueur is also provided for the RSA embassies in these countries. (Utilised for functions) **Wine was mostly provided to RSA embassies in these countries. (Utilised for functions) 2. No.
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