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.
(1) Whether he has invited public nominations for the Presidential Climate Commission in reliance on the provisions of the Climate Change Act, Act 22 of 2024, by publishing a notice in (a) the Government Gazette and (b) two nationally circulated newspapers; if not, what process was followed in the appointment of the new commissioners; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) what has been the (a) composition of the commission from its inception to the current members and (b) date of appointment of each commissioner;
(3) whether he will furnish Ms D E James with all the records relating to the appointment of the new commissioners, including, but not limited to, the (a) public notices, (b) nomination processes and (c) reliance on the provisions of the Climate Change Act, Act 22 of 2024; if not, what is the position in each case; if so, what are the relevant details?
Whether he intends to act against the Minister of Basic Education, Ms S Gwarube, for snubbing the signing ceremony of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill into law; if not, (a) why not and (b) is this an accepted precedent for Ministers in his Cabinet; if so, what are the relevant details?
There is ongoing engagement between the President and members of the National Executive on the fulfilment of their responsibilities.
If there are matters with respect to the conduct of a Minister or Deputy Minister that require attention, the President will have a discussion directly with the Member in question.
What are the full details of the steps he took at the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit two weeks ago to initiate the re-operationalisation of the SADC Tribunal?
The 44th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government was held on 17 August 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Regarding the re-operationalisation of the SADC Tribunal, the Summit endorsed the decision by the Council of Ministers, directing the Secretariat to refer all SADC legal instruments that have long been adopted but not signed or ratified – or ...
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?
I will be signing performance agreements with Ministers to clearly outline the areas on which Ministers are expected to focus. Progress in the implementation of these agreements will be monitored on a regular basis and corrective action taken when necessary.
Ministers’ performance agreements are linked to the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) and to departmental Annual Performance Plans, over which Parliament exercises oversight.
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?
Ministers are delegated responsibilities by the President when they assume office.
Section 92 of the Constitution states:
92. (1) The Deputy President and Ministers are responsible for the powers and functions of the executive assigned to them by the President.
(2) Members of the Cabinet are accountable collectively and individually to Parliament for the exercise of their powers and the performance of their functions. ...
(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?
I became aware of the allegations against the former Minister of Defence and Military Veterans when the allegations first appeared in the media early in March 2024.
Hence, I was not aware of the allegations at the time that I made changes to the National Executive in August 2021.
(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?
(1) The Presidency is not in receipt of the applications for land, referred to by the Honourable Member, that were ‘formally submitted’ to the President on 23 September 2023.
However, the Presidency did receive a memorandum in August 2023. On the basis of this memorandum, I have requested the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure and the Minister of Human Settlements to constitute a ...
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 ...
