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DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 March 2008
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- QUESTION NO.: 608
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28 March 2008Dr J T Delport (DA) to ask the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development: (1) What is the current staff vacancy rate in the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO) at each (a) salary and (b) occupation level; (2) whether there has been an increase in the number of staff resigning from the DSO since the announcement that it would be disbanded by June 2008; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether there are any plans in place for the prosecutors and forensic investigators who are currently part of the DSO but who will not be transferred to the SA Police Service after the disbanding of the DSO; if not, why not; if so, what plans? NW1283E REPLY (1) The vacancy rate in the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO as at 30 July 2008 is as follows: (a) Vacancy rate according to salary bands:
(b) The vacancy rate according to occupational levels:
* Includes Trainee and Assistant Forensic Accountants ** Includes DDPP’s and Forensic Accountants
-------ooo0ooo------- NW1284E REPLY Armscor developed a practice ( A-Prac-1034) for the selection of contractors in all multi source procurement processes in a manner that ensures an impartial, equitable and comprehensive evaluation of each offer, in line with applicable legislation. The practice focuses attention throughout the process to ensure a proper audit trail and accountability. The practice was first developed and implemented during November 2001 and has subsequently been updated to the latest version dated June 2006. QUESTION NO. 601 DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 MARCH 2008 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 11) Mrs S V Kalyan (DA) to ask the Minister of Health: (1) Whether parallel importation of medicines is currently legal; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether any medicines have entered South Africa since this practice became legal; if so, (a) in what quantities and (b) what is the origin of these medicines? NW1289E REPLY: Yes. Section 15C of the Medicines and Related Substances Act states “The Minister may prescribe conditions for the supply of more affordable medicines in certain circumstances so as to protect the health of the public, and in particular may – Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Patents Act, 1978 (Act No. 57 of 1978), determine that the rights with regard to any medicine under a patent granted in the Republic shall not extend to acts in respect of such medicine which has been put onto the market by the owner of the medicine, or with his or her consent; Prescribe the conditions on which any medicine which is identical in composition, meets the same quality standard and is intended to have the same proprietary name as that of another medicine already registered in the Republic, but which is imported by a person other than the person who is the holder of the registration certificate of the medicine already registered and which originates from any site of manufacture of the original manufacturer as approved by the council in the prescribed manner, may be imported.” (2) No. Not applicable. Not applicable. QUESTION NO. 602 DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 MARCH 2008 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 11) Mrs S V Kalyan (DA) to ask the Minister of Health: (1) Whether there are currently any restrictions on the number and/or proportion of medical practitioners with foreign medical qualifications working in the public sector; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) what is the justification for these restrictions; (2) whether she plans introducing changes to the requirements that foreign qualified medical practitioners must meet; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what are the relevant details, (b) what process will be followed in introducing these changes and (c) what timetable will apply? NW1290E REPLY: No. There are various initiatives to recruit medical practitioners with foreign qualifications within a framework of government-to-government agreements. There are also a significant number of medical practitioners with foreign qualifications who are bona fide residents in South Africa, including spouses of SA citizen and permanent residents a well as refugees employed in the public health sector. No. Medical practitioners with foreign qualifications and who are not SA citizens, are only allowed limited professional registration to work in the public health sector. QUESTION NO. 603 DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 MARCH 2008 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 11) Mrs S V Kalyan (DA) to ask the Minister of Health: (1) Whether the Northern Cape health department is still under administration, having been placed under administration in June 2007; if not, (a) on what basis was it decided to remove the department from administration, (b) when did this decision become effective and (c) what steps are being taken to monitor the department’s performance on an on-going basis; if so, (i) which officials are currently responsible for administering the department, (ii) what steps have been taken to improve the financial and administrative management of the department and (iii) what is the timetable for restoring this department to proper functioning; (2) whether consideration has been given to placing any other departments under administration; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1291E REPLY: (1) Yes. A turnaround strategy was developed and tabled in the Northern Cape Provincial legislature. Northern Cape Provincial Treasury then appointed a Project Manager to drive this strategy to ensure its implementation. The Project Manager reports on a regular basis to the Accounting Officers of both the Department of Health and Provincial Treasury. Responsible managers within the Department of Health were further identified to drive particular deliverables in the turnaround strategy. Activities undertaken to improve financial and administrative management within the Department are the following:- Developing an organogram that responds to the needs of the organization; Prioritising the filling of critical administrative posts; Establishing a policy committee to fast track approval of policies; Delegating both Human Resources and Financial responsibilities. (iii) The Department is functioning normally as the new HOD is in the process of improving management in a number of areas. This is done in close collaboration with the Provincial treasury. QUESTION NO 604 DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 MARCH 2008 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 11/2008) Date reply submitted: 25 April 2008 Ms D Kohler Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister for Safety and Security: (1) Whether any disciplinary action has been taken against any of the officers involved in the delayed investigation into the death of a certain person (details furnished) in March 2008; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what action and (b) against which officers; (2) whether any compensation has been offered to the parents of the child; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether a national protocol exists for procedures to be followed in the event of a child going missing; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details of this protocol? NW1292E REPLY: (1)(a) Yes, an investigation into possible disciplinary action against members of the service is in the final stage. A decision with regard to disciplinary action will be made as soon as the investigation is completed. (b) The outcome of the investigation will determine against which officers disciplinary action will be taken. (2) It is not the protocol of the SAPS to offer any compensation. (3) A national protocol does exist in the event of a child going missing, and is attached. QUESTION 606 WRITTEN REPLY DATE OF PUBLICATION: FRIDAY, 28 MARCH 2008 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.: 11-2008 MR W E TRENT (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE Whether there has been any investigation into the conduct of the relevant individuals referred to in paragraph 14.1.17 of the Joint Investigation Report into the Strategic Defence Packages; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? -------ooo0ooo------- NW1294 REPLY There was thorough investigation with regard to the conduct of the former Chief of Acquisition on the issue mentioned in the report. The Auditor-General and the Public Protector conducted the investigation. They made extensive recommendations and the DoD implemented these recommendations. QUESTION 607 WRITTEN REPLY DATE OFPUBLICATION: FRIDAY, 28 MARCH 2008 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.: 11-2008 MOULANA M R SAYEDALI SHAH (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE Whether his department has taken necessary steps to develop the rules and guidelines referred to in paragraph 14.2.12 of the Joint Investigation Report into the Strategic Defence Packages to address the issues brought about by conflict of interest; if not, why not; if so, (a) what steps and (b) what are the relevant details? -------ooo0ooo------- NW1295E REPLY The Armscor Practice on the Selection of Contractual Sources (A-Prac-1034) prescribes the contractor selection process to be followed and provides guidelines for all members (both Armscor and DoD) of panels or committees involved with the contractor selection process for the procurement of armaments. This practice mandates that all members of panels or committees involved with the contractor selection processes shall sign a formal declaration of inter alia: Confidentiality and non-disclosure; No vested interest in the outcome of the process and;
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