Whether, given the ever-increasing reality of cybercrime as evidenced by the frequent media incident reports, the State Security Agency in recent times found any materialisation of threats against and/or breaches of the Republic’s cybersecurity, especially those that targeted our critical infrastructure; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details ?

What steps has the State Security Agency taken to address the growing concerns and/or allegations that the Republic is increasingly being perceived as a logistical hub for terrorist organisations operating in Southern Africa?

(1) What (a) total number of senior managers in the (i) Public Service and (ii) state-owned entities have yet to undergo vetting and (b) is the breakdown of each such (i) department and/or (ii) state-owned entity; (2) what (a) total number of senior managers have refused vetting and (b) consequence management has been enforced in this regard; (3) what remedies are in place to ensure that senior managers are vetted before they are appointed?

What (a) total amount did the Government Communication and Information System spend on the annual Government Exhibition Day that was hosted in KwaZulu-Natal on 6 November 2024, (b) other types of media were used to promote the event, beside the government agencies and (c) total amount was spent on advertising?

Whether a decision has been taken to implement the merger between Brand South Africa and SA Tourism; if not, why not; if so, (a) by what date is the merger expected to take effect and (b) what are the (i) considerations and (ii) relevant details in this regard?

What steps has the State Security Agency taken to address the growing concerns and/or allegations that the Republic is increasingly being perceived as a logistical hub for terrorist organisations operating in Southern Africa?

Whether, given the ever-increasing reality of cybercrime as evidenced by the frequent media incident reports, the State Security Agency in recent times found any materialisation of threats against and/or breaches of the Republic’s cybersecurity, especially those that targeted our critical infrastructure; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details ?

(a) What are the reasons that government institutions and national key points such as airports are secured by private security companies, which poses a threat to the security of the State and (b) does she intend to intervene in this regard?

With reference to the Public Sector Manager (PSM) magazine that is published by the Government Communication and Information System, (a) how does the PSM assist senior managers in the Public Service to improve the quality of services offered by respective departments and/or agencies and (b) what specific examples of management innovations and/or best practices that have been featured in the PSM have contributed to improved service?

Whether, considering that Statistics SA accumulated more than R128 million in unauthorised expenditure and more than R13 million in irregular expenditure, resulting in an adverse audit outcome, she has found that the outcome could be attributed to the fact that the position of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is vacant; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, by what date will the CFO be appointed? NO3166E