2023-w1398 - 29 June 2023

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

(1) What are the (a) names of each small-, medium- and micro-enterprise (SMME) that was contracted for the rollout of set-top boxes in line with the Broad Digital Migration of the Republic and (b) amounts for which each SMME was contracted;

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 29 Jun 2023

(1) Sentech has issued 1 090 appointments to 825 installation companies in different provinces. Some were appointed in different provinces due to capacity.

(1)(a) Names of appointed companies is attached hereto as Annexure A.
(1)(b) Companies are contracted at R450 per successful completed installation for Value Added Tax (VAT) registered companies and R390 non-VAT registered companies.

(2)(a) See Annexure A attached

(2)(b) See Annexure ...

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2023-w1834 - 26 June 2023

Natasha Wendy Anita Mazzone to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

(1) With reference to his reply to question 1034 on 4 May 2023, in which three members of his department were involved in irregular expenditure, what (a) were the (i) total amounts of irregular expenditure and (ii) relevant details of the specified irregular expenditure and (b) exact disciplinary action was taken against each of the three persons involved; (2) whether any of the three persons’ cases have been referred to the National Prosecuting Authority and/or SA Police Service for investigation into potential criminal conduct; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in this regard? NW2085E

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 26 Jun 2023

(1) (a) (i) R 5 374 133,60

(ii) Two officials did not follow the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Policy and National Treasury Instruction note and one official did not follow the Human Resources (HR) policy.

(b) One official was charged with misconduct and was issued with a final written warning. He lodged a dispute at the General Public Service Sector Bargaining Council (GPSSBC) and ...

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2023-w1946 - 26 June 2023

Ntokozo Khonziwe Fortunate Hlonyana to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

Whether she has been informed that there are families living in rural KwaZulu-Natal without addresses who cannot be reached through normal postal services; 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 26 Jun 2023

The Minister and the Department have not been informed of any families living in rural KwaZulu-Natal without addresses who cannot be reached through normal postal services.


However, the process of address roll-out in KZN was hampered by the South African Post Office’s (SAPO’s) lack of materials and tools of trade (paint, vehicles, and other related materials) during the 2019/2020 financial year.


To mitigate these ...

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2023-w1835 - 26 June 2023

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

Regarding employees of his department working from home since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, what (a)(i) total number of officials are still working from home and (ii) is the reason for this and (b)(i) total number of officials in the entities reporting to him are still working from home and (ii) is there a reason for this? NW2086E

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 26 Jun 2023

(a)(i) None. All officials of the Department are working from the office.

(a)(ii) Not applicable

(b)(i) All employees at USAASA, FPB and zaDNA are working from their offices.


SITA, SABC, ICASA, NEMISA, Sentech and Postbank indicated that they are applying a hybrid model which allows employees to combine in office and remote working, that is, 2 or 3 days working in the office and ...

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2023-w1037 - 26 June 2023

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

(1) How does he intend to address the digital divide in the Republic, particularly in rural areas and disadvantaged communities, and ensure that all citizens have access to affordable, high-quality broadband services. (2) What initiatives does he intend to implement to (a) encourage the growth of the local technological sector and (b) promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the digital economy? NW1147E

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 26 Jun 2023

1) To address the digital divide in the Republic, the Department is driving implementation of the SA Connect Phase 2 programme aimed at ensuring affordable and universally accessible broadband nationally to meet the diverse needs of public and private users, including consumers and citizens. The SA Connect Phase 2 programme comprises three connectivity streams:

• Community and Household connectivity.

Broadband Infraco and Sentech will ...

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2023-w1690 - 26 June 2023

Michael Bagraim to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

Whether she will furnish Mr M Bagraim with a comprehensive breakdown of the procurement allocation of (a) her department and (b) every entity reporting to her in terms of the percentages allocated to (i) small-, medium- and micro-enterprises, (ii) cooperatives, (iii) township enterprises and (iv) rural enterprises with a view to evaluating the effectiveness of the set-aside policy of the Government in fostering an inclusive and diverse economic landscape (details furnished) in the (aa) 2021-22 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2023?

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 26 Jun 2023

(a) Department of Communication and Digital Technologies:
(i) The percentage of SMMEs procurement breakdown for the year 2021/22 for black-owned companies was 51%. Women and youth were 31.11%.
(ii) 0%
(iii) 30%
(iv) 30%
(aa) 51%
(bb) 30%

(b) The response from the entities is attached as an Annexure.

Thank You.

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2023-w1837 - 26 June 2023

Michael Bagraim to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

1. Whether, following reports of a bloated structure at the Film and Publication Board (FPB), he will furnish Ms T Bodlani with a list of all positions of persons employed at the FPB that are of a low and/or high managerial level; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; 2. Whether the FPB has any outstanding payments of any (a) employee benefits, (b) pay-as-you-earn tax and/or (c) other statutory deductions; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the (i) relevant details and (ii) total amounts in each case? NW2088E

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 26 Jun 2023

1. The structure of FPB has a total of 115 funded positions, 96 positions are filled and 19 are vacant. Attached is a spreadsheet of all positions.

2. a) No outstanding employee benefits

b) No outstanding PAYE

c) No outstanding statutory deductions

Thank Yo

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2023-w1210 - 19 May 2023

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

With reference to the reply of the former Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms K P S Ntshavheni, to question 2364 on 21 July 2022, what (a) are the reasons that his department has chosen to redesign the Digitech website that was launched on 17 May 2022 (b) progress has been made in redesigning the Digitech website (c) features and improvements are included in the redesign, (d) will be the total cost of the redesign? (e) is the date on which the redesign is expected to be completed? NW1351E

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 19 May 2023

I have been advised by the Department as follows:-

a) The old Digitech website did not meet DCDT specifications.

b) The site has been redesigned and is now live on www.digitech.gov.za

c) The security of the new Digitech site has been enhanced and new design has been implemented.

d) R 743 644.95

e) The redesign was concluded on 30 March 2023 and the site ...

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2023-w1176 - 19 May 2023

Laetitia Heloise Arries to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

What is the total number of Post Offices that have alternative sources of energy to ensure that services to our elderly people continue irrespective of load shedding? NW 1317E

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 19 May 2023

The total number of standby generators at SA Post Office sites is 32 across all provinces. Post Office branches within shopping centres make use of the centre’s generators during loadshedding. Other standalone sites are not equipped with emergency generators.

Post Office branches are able to continue providing services in an offline situation during loadshedding. They are able to process transactions on a manual basis ...

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2023-w767 - 19 May 2023

Samantha Jane Graham to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

(1) What number of staff are employed (a) full-time and (b) part-time at the Nieu-Bethesda Post Office; (2) whether all salaries and benefits of the specified staff are up-to-date; if not, will he furnish Ms S J Graham with the details of what payments are outstanding, including salaries and benefits for each staff member; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether the specified post office will continue to operate; if not, what provisions are being made for postal services to the residents of Nieu-Bethesda; if so, will he furnish Ms S J Graham with the details of the staffing structure for the post office? NW866E

Reply from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies on 19 May 2023

1. Nieu-Bethesda is a Retail Postal Agency (RPA) and the owner is Grace Nel.

(a) No Post Office staff are allocated to RPA
(b) No Part Time staff at RPA

2. The last payment loaded was for end of February 2023, an amount of R1500.

3. The Nieu-Bethesda RPA’s contract is still valid.

Thank You.

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