Whether, given that executive political office bearers of the State change from time to time, he would make a policy directive to end the practice of adorning government buildings with portraits of the President, Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers of the respective departments and that the Coat of Arms of the Republic is utilised instead?
The suggestion will certainly be given consideration. The views of various stakeholders will be sought.
Among others, this will include the Government Communications and Information System and State Protocol, who produces guidelines for the display of portraits of members of the executive in government buildings.
(1) Whether (a) her department and/or (b) entities reporting to her procured services from a certain company (name furnished); if so, (i) what services were procured in each case and (ii) what is the total amount that was paid to the specified company in each case;
(2) whether the specified company provided services related to international travel to (a) her department and/or (b) entities reporting to her; if so, (i) what is the name of each person who travelled, (ii) what was the travel route and (iii) what is the total amount that was paid for each person?
The last time the Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa utilized the services of the said company was in the 2007/08 financial year. During that financial year the Department had paid an amout of R7 015 183-92, with outstanding invoices amounting to R1 461 324-69 being settled the following finacial year.
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What amount has each public (a) university and (b) technical and vocational education and training college spent on security services in each of the past ten financial years?
The Department does not keep records of detailed expenditure information for universities or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. This information is not included in the annual reports submitted to the Department.
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QUESTION 1633 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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(1)Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to him; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy;
(2) Have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled;
(3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?
DPSA
- The Department of Public Service and Administration (a) does not have a chief executive officer position, (b) the chief financial officer position is filled (c) does not have a chief operating officer position
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- N/A
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC)
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent Constitutional body, and its budget is appropriated via the Minister of Public Service and Administration.
- The ...
(1)With reference to SA Express’ frequent use in 2016 of chartered planes provided by Solenta Aviation and SKA Aircraft Leasing amongst others to cover its route between (a) Bloemfontein and Johannesburg, (b) George and Johannesburg and (c) Kimberley and Johannesburg, what is the total amount of chartering a flight to cover an ordinary route that is supposed to be operated by SA Express;
(2) Whether there is a service level agreement in place between SA Express and the specified companies; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
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Solenta:
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SKA:
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1c)
1b)
(2) Yes there are contracts in place for both entities and the SLA’s are contained in both contracts.
Solenta: Contract Period: 01 Feb 2017 to 31 July 2017
SKA: Contract Period: 06 December 2016 to 31 March 2017
Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
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Whether she will provide Ms E L Powell with the details of the (a) dates, (b) destinations and (c) costs of all flights boarded by her from 1 March 2020 to 1 January 2021; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Honourable Member, details of the dates, destinations and costs of flights I boarded from 1 March 2020 to 1 January 2021 are indicated on the table below:
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C) COSTS
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04/03/2020
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Cpt/Els
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R3 832
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05/03/2020
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Cpt/Jnb
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R5 061
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05/03/2020
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Els/Jnb
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R5 854
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07/03/2020
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Jnb/Els
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R3 344
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09/03/2020
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Els/Cpt
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R6 976
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09/03/2020
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Els/Jnb
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R3 344
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13/03/2020
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Cpt/Els
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R6 289
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14/03/2020
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Els/Jnb
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(1)Whether, with regard to the campaign of the Deputy Minister in KwaZulu-Natal entitled Good Deeds which commenced on 1 March 2020 until 14 March 2020, her department paid for the (a) accommodation, (b) transportation and (c) subsistence and travel costs of the Deputy Minister and accompanying officials while they were staying at the Black Rock Garden Court from 11-12 March 2021; if not, who paid the bill; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) what was the total expenditure for the two days, including petty cash receipts
The “50 Good Deeds” campaign was implemented alongside the District Development Model in the Amajuba District Municipality, as the Deputy Minister is the District Champion for that district.
The “50” was linked to the Deputy Minister’s 50th birthday where she wanted to give back to the communities as part of her birthday celebrations. The correct dates are from the 1st to the ...
(a) What is the name of the communication agency that her department appointed to supplement the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) on communication challenges, (b) through what process was the company appointed, (c) what are the terms of the appointment contract and (d) what are the cost implications to (i) the department and (ii) SASSA in this regard?
a) What is the name of the communication agency appointed?
- Cut to Black Media is the awarded company for the Provision Of Communication and Marketing Services (Covid-19 And Related Communication And Marketing) For SASSA As Part Of The #KeepSouthAfricaHealthy Campaign.
b) Through what process was the company appointed?
SASSA took part in an existing contract of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).
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Whether, with regard to the campaign of the Deputy Minister in KwaZulu-Natal entitled Good Deeds which commenced on 1 March 2020 until 14 March 2020, she will furnish Ms A L A Abrahams with (a) an explanation on how the campaign is aligned to the priorities and plans together with the outcomes achieved by her department, (b) the programme of the two week campaign, (c) a list of (i) ministerial and (ii) parliamentary officials who accompanied the Deputy Minister on the campaign and the specific role each played and (d) total cost for the entire campaign of the Deputy Minister as well as all staff including additional subsistence and travel claims submitted at the end of the campaign; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
The “50 Good Deeds” campaign was implemented alongside the District Development Model in the Amajuba District Municipality, as the Deputy Minister is the District Champion for that district.
The “50” was linked to the Deputy Minister’s 50th birthday where she wanted to give back to the communities as part of her birthday celebrations over and above the DDM functions in the district. ...
Whether the State Attorney has been requested by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to begin proceedings to evict the illegal occupants from Elwyn Court, Chelmsford Road, Vredehoek; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on what date, (b) what action has the State Attorney taken in this respect and (c) on what date is it envisaged that the illegal occupants will be evicted?
Yes, the Office of the State Attorney in Cape Town has been instructed by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, through the Legal Services’ Office in Cape Town, to initiate eviction proceedings as the contractor was appointed to renovate the property in question needed for identified purpose and following complaints from nearby property owners as well as residents.
a) Instructions were received on ...
