What (a) total amount does her department owe to the (i) Walter Sisulu Local Municipality and (ii) Senqu Local Municipality and (b) is the age analysis of the monies owed in each case;
(2) What (a) are the specific details of the buildings in respect of which her department owes the specified municipalities and (b) is the use of each specified building;
(3) Whether her department has any plans to address the debts; if not, why not; if so, what (a) are the details of her department’s plan and (b) is the time frame in which the debts will be settled? NW4317E
1. (a) I am informed as follows by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure:
(i) Walter Sisulu Local Municipality (Gqeberha/PE Region):
The age analysis obtained from the Municipality as at 30 June 2022 reflects an outstanding amount of R 7.6 million, the engagements have commenced with the Municipal Manager and DPWI Senior Managers to verify and reconcile, after which ...
With reference to each of the programmes that form part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) of her department, what are the relevant details of (a) each specified programme within the EPWP framework, (b) the budget allocated to each programme, (c) the number of job opportunities created in each case, (d) the duration of the contracts of the beneficiaries, (e) the conversion to permanent employment of EPWP participants and (f) any skills development that were undertaken in each programme?
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
1. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is the overall coordinator of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), comprised of the Infrastructure, Social, Environment and Culture and Non-State sectors. The DPWI leads the Infrastructure and Non-State sectors while the Department of Social Development (DSD) and Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) coordinate the Social Sector ...
(1)What (a) was the budget for newly constructed SA Police Service building in Steytlerville, Eastern Cape,
(2) whether the predicted final cost is different from the original budgeted cost; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the reasons for the difference in the costs;
(3) what (a) were the original dates and/or time frames for the completion of the project and (b) new dates and/or time frames have been set for completion?NW4303E
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
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(a) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure informed me the accepted contract amount at tender was R 71 822 928.02 incl. 14% VAT. The current contract value is R 83 658 783.56 as a result of Contract Price Adjustment (CPAP) = R 8 117 795, 50; the re-measurements (mobile offices rental, 1% VAT increase, excavations for foundations and plumbing) = R ...
Whether her department has any plans to ensure that the infrastructure of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) is (a) refurbished and (b) maintained; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
a. What amount has her department spent on refurbishing the SANDF buildings in the past 2 years?
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
1. I am informed the immovable infrastructure maintenance approach in the Department of Public and Infrastructure (DPWI) is a blend of Preventative and Corrective. It is per the National Immovable Asset Maintenance Management (NIAMM) Framework, and facilities refurbishment and repair fall under Corrective maintenance.
a) Under Corrective maintenance, two asset renewal programmes ensure the upkeep of DoD ...
(1) With reference to the litigation report that was presented to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure on 24 August 2022, what are the details of the R2, 5 million that was reported as containment measures to prevent further land invasions costs of the Sheriff in respect of the (a) property address, (b) relevant dates, (c) incident-specific costs and (d) current status of the properties in terms of land invasions;
(2) What are the ongoing costs related to the protection of properties of her Department from unlawful occupation;
(3)What measures are being implemented to prevent further land invasions?
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
1. I was informed in February 2021 the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure issued instructions to State Attorney to facilitate the obtaining of a court order preventing further invasion of the Grabouw state-owned property and, in the process, incurred the costs through the Office of the State Attorney by engaging the services of the Sheriff of ...
(1)What were the outcomes and relevant details of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) lifestyle audits of senior officials in her department;
(2) whether there has been any official red flagged by the SIU; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how does her department intend to recoup funds from officials identified as having engaged in corrupt activities?
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure informed me the final report is being compiled for the Phase 1 SIU lifestyle audit project. Phase 1 of the lifestyle audits is focused on salary levels 14 and above. During this first phase of lifestyle audits, 66 of the DPWI’s senior management personnel were subjected to lifestyle audits ...
(1)What steps is her Department taking against companies flagged for corruption and looting of funds for the rebuilding of infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal following the April flood disaster;
(2) whether any contract been cancelled following the Auditor General’s red flagging of dubious contracts linked to the rebuilding efforts; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1) The Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) findings were noted. In response, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), through its KZN regional office, prepared a comprehensive report on actions taken and recommendations thereto, in consultation with the Directors General: Project Management Office and Facilities Management, which was submitted to the Director General and Head: ...
(1)What total number of (a) permanent and (b) contract workers are employed in the horticulture section of the Western Cape regional office;
(2) which properties in the Western Cape are serviced by the specified section;
(3) whether any vehicles are available for use by the section to perform their functions; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
- The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has informed me there are 111 permanent workers and zero contract workers employed in the horticulture section of the Western Cape regional office.
- The horticultural section services 58 properties.
- Yes. One car, one 8-seater bus, one long wheel base bakkie and one 4x4 bakkie – it is important to note ...
How often does her department audit the occupancy of the houses allocated to sessional workers at the parliamentary villages;
(2) what is the period of occupation for sessional workers;
(3) whether she is aware of the allegations that sessional workers are not residing in their allocated houses, but are renting them out instead; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(4) whether her Department intends to do a full audit to confirm that houses allocated to Members, staff and sessional workers are primarily occupied by the individuals to whom they have been allocated; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has informed me that it conducts an annual occupancy audit of the Parliamentary Villages, usually after all Client Departments have confirmed their Sessional Officials for the Parliamentary year.
(2) Sessional Officials are designated as Sessional for one Parliamentary year at a time.
(3) No, the Department informed me that ...
(1) (a)In what year did her department inspect the lifts in the various buildings in parliamentary precinct and
(b) what is the due date for the next inspection;
(2) whether she has found that the inspections are overdue; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so,
(a) what are the reasons that they have not been carried out and
(b) on what date will the next inspections take place;
(3) whether the lift contracts are in place for the ongoing inspection and maintenance of the lifts; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
1. (a) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) informed that a routine inspection of lifts in the various buildings at the Parliamentary Precinct was done on October 2020 by an independent lift inspector, which is a two-year inspection. However, every month, the DPWI conduct a 10-point service checklist. Due to the fire in Parliament, the ...
