2022-w1075 - 24 October 2022

Mmoba Solomon Malatsi to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

What amount has (a) Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, (b) Sentech, (c) the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa, (d) the Films and Publication Board, spent on (i) flowers, (ii) cards, (iii) wreaths and (iv) gifts in the past eight financial years?

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 24 Oct 2022

I have been advised by the SOEs as follows:

SOEs

(i) Flowers

(ii) Cards

(iii) Wreaths

(iv) Gifts

ICASA

R500.00

-

-

R8 250.00

Sentech

R63 905.00

R15 878.00

R4 322.00

R55 273.00

USAASA

-

-

-

-

FPB

-

-

-

-

  • ICASA implemented the cost cutting measures as issued by National Treasury under Instruction Note 03 of 2017/18. The spending for flowers, cards, wreaths and gifts are ...
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2022-w3177 - 24 October 2022

Dianne Kohler Barnard to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

What are the reasons that the SA Broadcasting Corporation did not cover the Comrades Marathon on 28 August 2022?

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 24 Oct 2022

I have been informed by the SABC as follows:

In 2019 the SABC entered into a year-long contract with Athletics South Africa (ASA). This lapsed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. During negotiations for a new ASA agreement, including securing the rights to broadcast the Comrades Marathon, the SABC learnt that ASA had already signed an exclusive contract with SuperSport for all premium ASA content, including ...

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2022-w2487 - 24 October 2022

Wouter Wynand Wessels to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

(1)    (a) What (i) total number of employees of her department are currently working from home, (ii) number of such employees have special permission to work from home and (iii) are the reasons for granting such special permission and (b) on what date will such workers return to their respective offices; (2) Whether she will make a statement on the matter?

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 24 Oct 2022

The Department has advised me as follows:

(1)(a)(i) Three (3)

(ii) Nil (0)

(iii) N/A. Employees were instructed to report to office post the lifting of the Covid-19 regulations.

(b) The employees were expected to return to office. Disciplinary action is being taken against those who continue working remotely.

(2) No.

 

Authorised for submission by

 

MS. NONKQUBELA JORDAN-DYANI

DIRECTOR-GENERAL (ACTING)

DATE:

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2022-w2962 - 24 October 2022

Tsholofelo Katlego Motshidi-Bodlani to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

Whether, noting that the SA Post Office is repositioning itself as the Post Office of the future, with no plans to utilise the old red letter deposit boxes that are found across the country and which have become redundant and are in some cases used for ablution and other social ills, particularly by the homeless persons, her department intends to remove the boxes, such as the one located outside 57 Main Street, Townsview, Johannesburg, if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 24 Oct 2022

I have been advised by SAPO as follows:

The programme of removing underutilised red letter deposit boxes is underway. The box at 57 Main Street is scheduled for removal in October 2022.

 

Authorised for submission by

 

MR TINYIKO NGOBENI

DIRECTOR-GENERAL (ACTING)

DATE:

Recommended/not recommended

__________________________

HON. PHILLY MAPULANE, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

DATE:

Approved/ not approved

________________________________ ...

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2022-w3176 - 24 October 2022

Dianne Kohler Barnard to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

Whether any member of the Board of the SA Broadcasting Corporation has attempted to influence the reporting of current affairs by instructing the Head of News, formerly Ms Magopeni, not to cover certain items of national interest; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 24 Oct 2022

I have been informed by the SABC as follows:

A special committee was set up to investigate the allegations. It was then found that the allegations were untrue. This report was made public by the SABC.

 

Authorised for submission by

 

MR TINYIKO NGOBENI

DIRECTOR-GENERAL (ACTING)

DATE:

Recommended/not recommended

__________________________

HON. PHILLY MAPULANE, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

DATE: ...

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2022-w3153 - 24 October 2022

Tsholofelo Katlego Motshidi-Bodlani to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

What are the details of the amounts that are still owed to the SA Post Office creditors in the past five financial years; 2) Whether the SA Post Office has been dealing with any court actions in the past five financial years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 24 Oct 2022

I have been informed by SAPO as follows:

1. 

Liabilities in 'R million

Mar-18

Mar-19

Mar-20

Mar-21

Mar-22

           

Trade Creditors and accruals

577

669

692

1,088

1,422

Rental

190

124

89

243

364

Statutory

102

150

108

1,396

2,443

Salary Debt

     

150

150

Total

869

943

889

2,877

4,379

2. In the past five years ...

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2022-w1896 - 24 October 2022

Tsholofelo Katlego Motshidi-Bodlani to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

What (a) are the reasons for the lack of mail delivery for the residents of the Farrarmere surburb of Benoni in the City of Ekurhuleni and (b) plans does her department have in place in order to deliver mail to the mailboxes as the Post Office in Sheridan Centre is closed?

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 24 Oct 2022

I have been advised by SAPO as follows:

(a) Farramere Post Office was temporarily closed due to non-payment of rent however the branch is now open and all services are rendered.

(b) The mail is being sorted at the Post Box lobby.

 

 

Authorised for submission by

MS. NONKQUBELA JORDAN-DYANI

DIRECTOR-GENERAL (ACTING)

DATE:

Recommended/not recommended

__________________________

HON. PHILLY MAPULANE, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER ...

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2022-w2386 - 24 October 2022

Tsholofelo Katlego Motshidi-Bodlani to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

In view of the fact that Universal Services and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) is currently winding down its operations, what (a) is the total of legal costs that Universal Services and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) has incurred in the 2021/22 Financial Year and (b) plans does her department has in place to address the legal cases and costs thereof in relation to the winding down the specific entity?

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 24 Oct 2022

I have been advised by the USAASA as follows:

(a) The legal fees spent for the financial year 2021/22 amounted to R 2 535 000.00.

(b) The agency made a provision in its financial statements for the contingent liabilities in respect of the legal cases. Upon winding down of USAASA, the liabilities relating to legal cases will be dealt with in line with the National Treasury’s ...

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2022-w3175 - 24 October 2022

Dianne Kohler Barnard to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

(1) What are the (a) full details of the qualifications of the newly appointed head of news (name furnished) and (b) reasons that the previously necessary qualifications of a relevant MA degree and broadcast experience were dropped in the advertisement for the crucial position; (2) whether the previous qualifications and experience requirements were dropped in order to enable the hiring of the specified person; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) given the mass lay-off of staff, what are the reasons that the person was given permission to hire his own secretary despite the fact that there are secretaries available on the staff; (4) whether she has been informed that the person does not attend meetings; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what is the specified person’s explanation and (b) will the person be disciplined for the dereliction of duty; (5) whether she will furnish Ms D Kohler with a full record of the attendance and income for each SA Broadcasting Corporation Board member for the duration of their tenure; if not, why not; if so, on what date?

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 24 Oct 2022

I have been informed by the SABC as follows:

1. (a) The qualifications of the newly appointed head of news are as follows:

(i) Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Journalism

(ii) LLB Degree (NQF 8)

(iii) Post Graduate Diploma in Arts (NQF 8 equivalent)

(iv) Post Graduate Certificate - Management Advancement Programme

(b) The position of Group Executive: News and Current Affairs was advertised ...

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2022-w1515 - 24 October 2022

Zandile Majozi to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

Following the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal, during which information and communications technology infrastructure suffered extensive damage, (a) from which budget will money be sourced to pay for the work needed to restore connectivity and (b) what is the projected (i) cost and (ii) time frame of the specified repairs; 2. Whether any checks and balances have been put in place to ensure that the repairs do not (a) go over budget and/or (b) experience delays; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 24 Oct 2022

1. (a) The Department did not set aside budget for connectivity restoration on the affected network sites. In our engagements with the affected parties, which mostly consists of the Mobile Network Operators (MNO’s), they have indicated that they will work from their operational plans to restore connectivity on the affected sites.

(b) (i) The restorations and repair costs will be covered by the affected ...

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