Considering that points (h) and (i) in the latest Government Gazette relating to the National State of Disaster in Electricity Crisis refer specifically to the exemption of pre-existing energy infrastructure and generation from environmental regulations while they are upgraded and/or maintained, what (a) specific environmental regulations were holding back development and/or refurbishment the most and (b) total amount of projected time is saved in the development process by exempting the specified regulations?
The Department of Environmental Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries, as the custodian of the legal and regulatory frameworks that control environmental issues, can answer to this question with the necessary specificity and rigor. In order to achieve the goals stated in section 27 (3) of the Disaster Management Act, 57 of 2002, the NDMC's job is to coordinate the necessary actions aimed at reducing the ...
Considering that point (p) in the National State of Disaster in Electricity Crisis regulations published in the latest Government Gazette makes specific reference to the increase in the requirements for water quality standards and capacity, specifically at the reservoirs and acknowledging that our water supply in a dry country is already at a breaking point with infrastructure collapse, most notably in Gauteng and throughout the Republic, (a) how do the specified regulation changes result in higher water quality and (b) what consequences will arise from any reservoirs and/or water infrastructure that does not meet the new standards?
This question can be responded to with the required detail and precision by the Department of Water and Sanitation, as the custodian of legislation and regulatory frameworks that govern provision of water. The role of the NDMC is to coordinate necessary activities aimed at mitigating the prospects of a total blackout, towards fulfilling the purpose outlined in section 27 (3) of the Disaster Management ...
Whether, given the reports of terrible roads, particularly in the rural areas of the Eastern Cape, her department intends intervening under the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic, 1996, to ensure that the funds that were allocated will be used to fix (a) all roads and/or (b) only a small number of roads; if not, (i) what is the position in this regard and (ii) how will residents of the specified areas go about ensuring that their own roads are in good condition; if so, what are the relevant details?
Funding for the construction of municipal roads is usually secured through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG). Fixing of roads within municipalities is generally funded through municipal own resources and the Equitable Share allocation. As the roads infrastructure asset continues to grow / increase, there is need to increase the budgeting and funding for the repair and maintenance and minor upgrades of all rural / ...
With regard to the allocation of R630 million in backpay that iZinduna in KwaZuluNatal would be paid in the financial year which starts in April, what are the relevant details of an overview of the resources that her department will be availing to assist iZinduna with financial management?
As the appointment and recognition of headmen/women is a provincial competence, we engaged with the Kwa-Zulu Natal CoGTA regarding the Honourable Member’s question. The provincial department has advised as follows: In anticipation of receipt of funding to pay iZinduna, the KwaZulu-Natal Executive Council resolved to conduct roadshows to eleven Districts to disseminate the information and to communicate the government decision to allocate R631 million ...
Whether, with the recent heavy rains that have once again wreaked havoc, damaging infrastructure, roads, and homes across the Republic and at least four persons having been swept away by overflowing rivers in Gauteng, while at least four lives were claimed by floods in Mpumalanga since the rains began, her department has ensured that all municipalities have disaster management plans in place; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of her department’s involvement in the implementation of the plans?
a) The Act in Sections 52 and 53 respectively, places explicit responsibility on all organs of state as well as all municipalities across the Republic for the development and implementation of disaster management plans. It is a legislative requirement that once developed, these plans must be submitted to the NDMC. The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) through the NDMC within the ...
What (a) is the salary of each (i) chief executive officer and (ii) top executive position in each state-owned entity reporting to her and (b) total amount does each get paid to attend a meeting?
Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA)
a) Salary of:-
- Chief Executive Officer (R 2 068 458)
- Deputy Director-General: IDMS (R1 765 512)
Deputy Director-General: TSS (R1 590 747)
b) None of the above members are paid to attend meetings.
Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB)
- Salary of:-
- Chief Executive Officer = R1,661,293.40.
- Chief Operations Officer = R1,518,715.20
Chief Financial Officer ...
Whether she has ever met two certain persons (names furnished) and/or any other person who is or has been a director, associate and/or employee of a certain company (name furnished) and/or any company trading under the name of the specified company; if not, what is the position in each specified case; if so, in each case, (a)(i) on what date and (ii) where did each such meeting take place, (b) who was present at each meeting and (c) what was discussed at each meeting?
The question be referred to the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, precisely because it is asked on her personal capacity.
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(1)Whether she, any organisation and/or association in which she has or had any interest of any kind and/or in which she exercises or exercised influence or control ever received a donation in money or in kind from a certain company (name furnished) and/or any company trading under the specified name and/or any person(s) (names furnished) and/or any other person who is or has been a director, associate and/or employee of the specified company and/or any company trading under the specified name; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so,
(2) whether she has complied with all statutory requirements relating to the disclosure of each such donation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW271E
Since the query is being posed in her individual capacity, it should be directed to the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities.
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Whether she and/or any member of her department has met with any representative of any public and/or private company, non-profit company, association and/or organisation in the tobacco industry and/or a company with an interest in public policy related to the import, export, distribution and/or control of tobacco-related products since her appointment as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a)(i) on what date and (ii) where each such meeting occurred, (b) who was present at each meeting, (c) at whose request did each meeting take place and (d) what was discussed at each meeting?
For the reason that the question is being posed in her individual capacity, it should be aimed to the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities.
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What is the reason that she never replied to question 3522 that was published on 30 September 2022?
The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) does not have a consolidated national disaster management plan in place for the risk of a total collapse of the national electricity grid and/or a complete and/or prolonged electricity outage on the basis that the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002) (DMA) assigns the responsibility for the preparation of disaster management plans to all organs of ...
