Whether, given that executive political office bearers of the State change from time to time, he would make a policy directive to end the practice of adorning government buildings with portraits of the President, Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers of the respective departments and that the Coat of Arms of the Republic is utilised instead?
The suggestion will certainly be given consideration. The views of various stakeholders will be sought.
Among others, this will include the Government Communications and Information System and State Protocol, who produces guidelines for the display of portraits of members of the executive in government buildings.
What measures will he put in place to ensure that the (a) performance agreements with the Members of the National Executive are not only signed but are also strictly (i) monitored and (ii) enforced and (b) public is kept informed about the progress and performance of the Members of the Executive in meeting their targets?
What timeframes have been put in place for signing performance agreements with the Members of the National Executive as the delay in formalising the specified agreements is raising concerns about accountability and efficiency in this administration?
(1)On what date did he become aware of the serious corruption allegations against the former Minister of Defence and Military Veterans during her tenure in the specified portfolio;
(2) whether the information was known to him at the time when he discharged her as the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
(1)Whether he has considered the applications that were formally submitted to him by a certain organisation (name furnished) under the State Land Disposal Act, Act 48 of 1961, on 23 September 2023, on behalf of (a) communities living on an unsuitable wetland in Khayelitsha and (b) a community in Gugulethu; if not, by what date does he envisage the process of considering the applications will be completed; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;
2) how (a) does the Government intend to use its proposed serviced sites programme to promote equitable land distribution in well-located areas to enhance socio-economic development for communities in need and (b) will the administration ensure the rapid release of land which is necessary for serviced sites;
(3) what steps is the Government taking to ensure (a) compliance with the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, Act 19 of 2007, in the disposal of state land, (b) that land is not disposed of where it can be used for affordable housing and in particular to enable community development and empowerment and (c) that the principles of the specified Act are upheld in the disposal of state land, particularly in relation to community development and empowerment;
(4) (a) what progress has been made in implementing the proposed framework law aimed at land reform, which was one of the recommendations in the report of the High Level Panel on the Assessment of Key Legislation and the Acceleration of Fundamental Change and (b) who is responsible for preparing the specified legislation?
Whether he authorised an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit into the allegations of degree fraud against a certain person (Minister Noxolo Kiviet); if not, why not; if so,
(2) whether the investigation into the specified allegation has been completed; if not, why not; if so,
(3) whether the allegations were substantiated; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW690E
In terms of Proclamation R84 of 2022, gazetted on 5 August 2022, I authorised an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into certain allegations with respect to the affairs of the University of Fort Hare. The matters for investigation included allegations with respect to the awarding of honours degrees.
I am informed by the SIU that the investigation is ongoing.
The SIU proclamations ...
Whether any progress has been made by the Presidential Climate Commission and his Office in (a) finalising the Just Energy Transition Partnership and (b) accessing the R163 billion funding from the partnering nations; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether, given the importance of a fair and just energy transition, his Office has taken any steps to address concerns raised by (a) the National Union of Mineworkers and (b) other stakeholders regarding (i) job losses and (ii) the impact of the transition on affected communities; if not, why not; if so, what are the full, relevant details? NW304E
The Just Energy Transition Projects Management Unit (JET PMU) in the Presidency manages the JET Implementation Plan, which was approved by Cabinet in November 2023.
The Just Energy Transition Partnership between South Africa and the International Partners Group (IPG) was concluded with the signing of the Political Declaration at COP26 held in Glasgow in 2021. The original members of the IPG are the European ...
What are the full relevant details of all (a) sponsorships, (b) donations and (c) financial transfers provided for any purposes to him, by any (i) Qatari, (ii) Iranian and/or (iii) Russian organ of state, organisation or resident since 1 January 2021 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?
No sponsorships, donations or financial transfers have been received from any organ of state, organisation or resident of any of the specified countries.
Any sponsorships, donations or other financial contributions received by the President form part of the annual declaration of interests to the Secretary of Cabinet.
(1)What was the purpose of his meeting with Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo on 4 January 2024;
(2) what are the reasons that his spokesperson, Mr Vincent Magwenya, referred to Mr Dagalo as the President of Sudan and later retracted his post on social media?
1. The purpose of the meeting with General Mohamed Dagalo was to discuss the ongoing conflict in Sudan and the efforts undertaken to resolve the impasse.
General Dagalo provided a briefing on the initiative by the African Union and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in mediating between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and the participation of the people ...
(1)In light of the Expert Panel into the July 2021 Civil Unrest’s recommendation of the urgent development of an Integrated National Security Strategy and with reference to his 2022 State of the Nation Address in which he made a call to all South Africans to participate in the development of the Integrated National Security Strategy and pronounced that he intends to approach Parliament’s presiding officers to request that Parliament plays a key role in facilitating inclusive processes of consultation, what is the (a) status and (b) progress of the development of the Integrated National Security Strategy;
(2) what (a) public or other consultations have been undertaken in the development of the Strategy and (b) is the envisaged finalisation date for the specified Strategy;
(3) (a) when will he engage the presiding officers of the Parliament of RSA for including it in the development of the Strategy and (b) what will be the extent to which he envisages Parliament’s involvement?
The development of the draft National Security Strategy is being undertaken by the National Security Council. Once the National Security Council has completed its work and the draft National Security Strategy has been considered by Cabinet, the draft will be made available for consultation and input.
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