(1) (a) On what date was the SA Trade Policy and Strategy Framework last revised and/or updated and (b) what are the relevant details thereof;
(2) whether he has found that the SA Trade Policy and Strategy Framework accurately reflects the nature of the current South African economy and global economy at large; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether his department has a trade policy review mechanism in place, with clear terms of reference; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details thereof?
The Trade Policy and Strategy Framework (TPSF) document was published in 2010 and represents South Africa’s broad approach to trade policy and strategy, following extensive consultations between government and stakeholders in NEDLAC. An update was issued in November 2012, largely focused on updating trade data. The DTIC website now contains regularly-updated and comprehensive trade data on a monthly basis, the latest reflecting the position ...
What total number of (a) applications for the South African Film and Television incentives has his department received since the reopening in August 2020 and (b) the specified applications have been granted? [NW654E
a) I have been advised by the department that sixty-six (66) applications were received under the South African Film and Television incentives since the reopening in August 2020.
b) Twenty-seven (27) compliant applications have been adjudicated and thirty-one (31) non-compliant applications were returned back to clients in line with the scheme guidelines. Eight compliant applications are ready for adjudication at the next committee meeting. ...
(1)Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1107 on 22 June 2020, a certain person (name furnished) (a) took and (b) was approved for sabbatical leave on more than one occasion prior to 9 February 2018 to 8 February 2019; if so, what are the relevant details
(2) whether the sabbatical leave of the specified person was approved in line with the regulations of the Department of Public Service and Administration; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) for how long was the leave taken and (b) on what date was each leave segment taken?
I am advised by the Department that:
1. The sabbatical leave was not taken. The employee in question was granted an International Scholarship and sabbatical leave was approved for this purpose for the period 1 October 2017 until 30 September 2018. Due to personal circumstances, the employee could not take up the scholarship and returned to work on 27 November 2017 and the sabbatical ...
(1)Whether, with reference to his reply to question 259 on 25 May 2020, he will furnish Mr M.J Cuthbert with the (a) names and (b) job titles of each employee of his department who has been on sabbatical leave since 1 January 2019; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;
(2) whether any of the specified employees have subsequently applied for an additional period of sabbatical leave; if so, what are the relevant details of the additional period of leave (a) requested and (b) granted in each case? [NW1403E]
I have requested the additional information and am advised as follows:
1. The names and the job titles of the relevant employees as per question 259 on 25 May 2020 who have taken sabbatical leave since 1 January 2019 and the details are as follows:
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No
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(a)
Name of employee
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(b)
Job title
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Details
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Period
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Duration
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Details
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1.
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Ms Z Kobue ... |
(a) What percentage of black women-owned businesses does the Industrial Development Corporation fund, (b) in what sectors are the women-owned businesses and (c) how does the specified percentage compare with the other demographics?
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
I have been provided with the following reply by the IDC:
- & (c)
(b)
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Black women
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Sector
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Value of approvals (R'm)
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Number of approvals
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>25%
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>50%
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>25%
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>50%
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Agro Processing & Agriculture
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324
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66
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14
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6
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Basic Metals and Mining
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5,643
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1,847
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15
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6
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Clothing & Textiles
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121
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4
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18
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5
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Basic & Speciality Chemicals
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725
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508
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13 ... |
What (a) number of (i) companies have benefited from the black industrialist programme since its establishment and (ii) jobs have been created by each company and (b) are the relevant details of the (i) name of each company, (ii) directors and (iii) number of directors in each specified case?
I am advised that a total of 149 companies have been approved under the Black Industrialist Scheme (BIS) since inception to 31 January 2020, supporting 22 176 jobs. This excludes the IDC’s programme.
The list of all approved enterprises and projects across all incentives has been published in the 2018/19 which can be accessed from the Department’s website: http://www.thedtic.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2018-2019_Annual_Incentive_Report.pdf
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(a) What steps has his department taken to prepare for the effective and maximum implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement; and
(b) how will this fit into the industrial policy of the Republic? NW298E
The AfCFTA is a significant step towards the objective of African economic integration. The AfCFTA, as one of the flagship projects of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, aims to build an integrated market in Africa of over 1 billion people, with a growing GDP.
The AfCFTA, the market integration component of a wider African development agenda, combines market integration with infrastructure development and, industrial ...
Whether the Government has managed to achieve the targets it set itself to achieve through the Black Economic Empowerment programme in the past 10 years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the further relevant details?
Over the past 10 years, there has been a significant expansion in the number of black South Africans who were able to access business opportunities or skills enhancement, as a result of BB-BEE programmes.
These included programmes such as
- The Black Industrialist programme promoted by the DTIC and the IDC (Industrial Development Corporation).
- Sector Charters and BEE Codes
- Development Funds introduced through settlements under ...
(1)Whether he will furnish Mr M J Cuthbert with a copy of his department’s policy on sabbatical leave for officials; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether he will furnish Mr M J Cuthbert with a detailed list of the (a) officials that have taken sabbatical leave since 1 January 2019 and (b) time period that each official has taken off from work; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details, in each case;
(3) (a) what was the total cost to the taxpayer for overseas travel undertaken by officials of his department and (b) are these costs in line with the travel policy of his department;
(4) what (a) number of business class flights were taken by officials of his department from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2019 and (b) was the total cost of the specified flights?
The sabbatical and travel policies of the two Departments that merged to form the DTIC, were developed and approved prior to the current administration and will be reviewed in due course in line with Government’s oveall policy position.
In respect of the specific questions posed, I have been advised by the Department that the following applies:
(1) The Department’s sabbatical leave is regulated in ...
(a) What total number of Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) approvals (i) are outstanding and (ii) require approval for the 2018-19 financial year, (b) what are the names of the relevant companies that are still waiting and (c) how long have they been waiting to be approved;
2) what has he found to be the economic implications arising from delayed approvals and (b) why have there been any delays in the approval of section AIS incentives;
3) what are the details of the (a) of list each AIS incentive transfer that has taken place since 1 April 2017 and (b)(i) amount of the transfer and (ii) the manufacturer concerned;
4) (a) whether or not the AIS adjudication committee is in place, (b) how long is their term of office and (c) on what date will the term of the current committee expire? NW192
I am advised as follows:
1. 45 projects were granted approval under the Automotive Incentive Scheme (AIS) in 2018/19 financial year. All completed applications have been adjudicated as end of the financial year. A list of all approved enterprises and projects across all incentives has been published in the 2018/19 incentive performance report that was tabled in Parliament. The report can also be accessed ...
