Whether he has entered into a performance agreement with the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, with regard to the implementation of the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) 2014-2019; if not, why not; if so, (a) which key indicators and targets from the MTSF are reflected in the agreement, (b) how many performance assessments has he undertaken in consultation with the President since the agreement was signed, (c) what progress has been made in meeting the key indicators and targets from the MTSF, (d) what are the key obstacles to implementation and (e) what is the plan to address such obstacles?

(1) Whether, with reference to his reply to question 692 on 10 April 2015, his department concluded its decision on the optimum use of the land by 30 June 2015 as informed by the consultative processes; if not, why not; if so, what does his department’s decision entail; (2) whether his department will formalise the informal settlement of Farm Kameeldrift; if not; for what other purpose will the specified land be used; if so, why?

(1) Whether any company was awarded any contract to build and/or renovate flats in the Acacia Park Parliamentary Village during the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2013; if so, (a) what was the (i) scope of work, (ii) tender amount and (iii) name of the entity contracted to perform the work, including details of the (aa) ownership and (bb) directorship of the entity and (b) did the specified entity receive any payment up-front regardless of whether the work had been completed; (2) was the contract successfully completed; if not, (3) whether his department suffered any financial loss as a consequence thereof; if so, what steps have been taken to recover the amount; (4) whether any other entity has been awarded any contract for building or renovations to the same flats at Acacia Park in the intervening periods up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (a) what is the (i) scope of work, (ii) tender amount and (iii) name of such entity contracted to perform the work including details of the (aa) ownership and (bb) directorship of such an entity; (5) whether such transaction was concluded in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, supply chain management regulations and his department’s policy in this regard?

What has been the total all-inclusive amount that was spent by his department on the upkeep and maintenance of all the (a) residential houses of (i) the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma and (ii) the Deputy President, Mr M C Ramaphosa, and (iii)(aa) Ministers and (bb) Deputy Ministers and (b) parliamentary villages in the 2014-15 financial year?

(1) What is the total cost and purpose of work or contracts awarded relating to renovations and building works carried out at the Ministerial Executive Estate in Newlands, Cape Town, from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) whether any representations were made or decisions taken to replace any existing tarred surfaces within the Estate with any other type of surface such as cobble stones; if so, (a) what was the rationale in arriving at that decision, (b) when was the decision taken, (c) from whom did the representations emanate that resulted in the matter being considered and (d) what were or are the costs associated with the replacement of the tarred surfaces?

Whether the Government has launched any investigation into new buildings contracted for the state which on the date of delivery showed such serious structural defects that it made the brand new building unsafe to occupy as was evident at Scottsdene Secondary School in Cape Town; if not, why not; if so, what was the reason for such building(s) proceeding to completion without proper engineering checks at every stage to ensure that construction met the standard requirements?

Whether the Government has launched any investigation into new buildings contracted for the state which on the date of delivery showed such serious structural defects that it made the brand new building unsafe to occupy as was evident at Scottsdene Secondary School in Cape Town; if not, why not; if so, what was the reason for such building(s) proceeding to completion without proper engineering checks at every stage to ensure that construction met the standard requirements? MINISTRY PUBLIC WORKS REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Department of Public Works l Central Government Offices l 256 Madiba Street l Pretoria l Contact: +27 (0)12 406 2034 l +27 (0)12 406 1224 Private Bag X9155 l CAPE TOWN, 8001 l RSA 4th Floor Parliament Building l 120 Plain Street l CAPE TOWN l Tel: +27 21 468 6900 Fax: +27 21 462 4592 www.publicworks.gov.za NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NUMBER: 3400 [NW4060E] INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.: No. 36 of 2015 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 04 SEPTEMBER 2015 DATE OF REPLY: 20 OCTOBER 2015 Mr W M Madisha (Cope) asked the Minister of Public Works: Whether the Government has launched any investigation into new buildings contracted for the state which on the date of delivery showed such serious structural defects that it made the brand new building unsafe to occupy as was evident at Scottsdene Secondary School in Cape Town; if not, why not; if so, what was the reason for such building(s) proceeding to completion without proper engineering checks at every stage to ensure that construction met the standard requirements? NW4060E ___________________________________________________________________________ REPLY: The Minister of Public Works This matter has been discussed at various levels. We are in the process of ascertaining information and we will provide it to the Honourable Member as soon as it becomes available. ____________________________________________________________________

Have there been any (a) complaints and (b) investigations at buildings under the control of his department relating to (i) paranormal activity or (ii) allegations of the specified building(s) being haunted; if so, what are the relevant details of all such complaints and investigations?

What has been the total all-inclusive amount that was spent by his department on the upkeep and maintenance of all the (a) residential houses of (i) the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma and (ii) the Deputy President, Mr M C Ramaphosa, and (iii)(aa) Ministers and (bb) Deputy Ministers and (b) parliamentary villages in the 2014-15 financial year? MINISTRY PUBLIC WORKS REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Department of Public Works l Central Government Offices l 256 Madiba Street l Pretoria l Contact: +27 (0)12 406 2034 l +27 (0)12 406 1224 Private Bag X9155 l CAPE TOWN, 8001 l RSA 4th Floor Parliament Building l 120 Plain Street l CAPE TOWN l Tel: +27 21 468 6900 Fax: +27 21 462 4592 www.publicworks.gov.za NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NUMBER: 3638 [NW4304E] INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.: No. 39 of 2015 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 25 SEPTEMBER 2015 DATE OF REPLY: 20 OCTOBER 2015 Mr N F Shivambu (EFF) asked the Minister of Public Works: What has been the total all-inclusive amount that was spent by his department on the upkeep and maintenance of all the (a) residential houses of (i) the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma and (ii) the Deputy President, Mr M C Ramaphosa, and (iii)(aa) Ministers and (bb) Deputy Ministers and (b) parliamentary villages in the 2014-15 financial year?NW4304E ___________________________________________________________________________ REPLY: The Minister of Public Works The Departmental officials are in the process of compiling the information for this question. The challenge is that the information lies with various regional offices of the Department of Public Works. Such information is being collected, collated and analysed in order to provide accurate information. We will endeavour to provide this information as soon as possible. ____________________________________________________________________

(1) Whether any company was awarded any contract to build and/or renovate flats in the Acacia Park Parliamentary Village during the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2013; if so, (a) what was the (i) scope of work, (ii) tender amount and (iii) name of the entity contracted to perform the work, including details of the (aa) ownership and (bb) directorship of the entity and (b) did the specified entity receive any payment up-front regardless of whether the work had been completed; (2) was the contract successfully completed; if not, (3) whether his department suffered any financial loss as a consequence thereof; if so, what steps have been taken to recover the amount; (4) whether any other entity has been awarded any contract for building or renovations to the same flats at Acacia Park in the intervening periods up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (a) what is the (i) scope of work, (ii) tender amount and (iii) name of such entity contracted to perform the work including details of the (aa) ownership and (bb) directorship of such an entity; (5) whether such transaction was concluded in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, supply chain management regulations and his department’s policy in this regard? MINISTRY PUBLIC WORKS REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Department of Public Works l Central Government Offices l 256 Madiba Street l Pretoria l Contact: +27 (0)12 406 2034 l +27 (0)12 406 1224 Private Bag X9155 l CAPE TOWN, 8001 l RSA 4th Floor Parliament Building l 120 Plain Street l CAPE TOWN l Tel: +27 21 468 6900 Fax: +27 21 462 4592 www.publicworks.gov.za NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NUMBER: 3334 [NW3990E] INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.: No. 36 of 2015 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 04 SEPTEMBER 2015 DATE OF REPLY: 20 OCTOBER 2015 Ms D Carter (Cope) asked the Minister of Public Works: (1) Whether any company was awarded any contract to build and/or renovate flats in the Acacia Park Parliamentary Village during the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2013; if so, (a) what was the (i) scope of work, (ii) tender amount and (iii) name of the entity contracted to perform the work, including details of the (aa) ownership and (bb) directorship of the entity and (b) did the specified entity receive any payment up-front regardless of whether the work had been completed; (2) was the contract successfully completed; if not, (3) whether his department suffered any financial loss as a consequence thereof; if so, what steps have been taken to recover the amount; (4) whether any other entity has been awarded any contract for building or renovations to the same flats at Acacia Park in the intervening periods up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (a) what is the (i) scope of work, (ii) tender amount and (iii) name of such entity contracted to perform the work including details of the (aa) ownership and (bb) directorship of such an entity; (5) whether such transaction was concluded in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, supply chain management regulations and his department’s policy in this regard? NW3990E ___________________________________________________________________________ REPLY: The Minister of Public Works Yes, a company was awarded a contract to renovate flats in Acacia Park parliamentary village during the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2013. Details thereof are being prepared by the departmental officials. We will provide this information as soon as it is complete. ____________________________________________________________________