With reference to his reply to question 1030 on 14 November 2019, (a) what are the reasons that the City of Ekurhuleni failed to meet the deadline of October 2019 in order to have 40 buses operating, (b) what action has his department taken with city for missing the deadline and (c) amount does the city spend on leasing each bus in each month

(1) Whether the traffic authorities are authorized to issue warrants for arrest in terms of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO), Act 46 of 1998; if yes, according to which clause and/or regulation this authorization is executed. (2) Whether the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) may retract irregular AARTO fines, if not, what is the position in this regard; if yes, according to which clause and/or regulation does the RTIA rely to withdraw such fines; (3) Whether the RTIA may withdraw irregular AARTO enforcement notices; if not, what is the position in this regard; if yes, on which clause and/or regulation does the RTIA rely in order to retract such enforcement notices?

Whether the Government has effective measures in place to ensure that fatalities and serious injuries on the road as a result of crashes (details furnished) are declining substantially and progressively on a year-on year basis, if, so by what number and percentage were serious injuries and accidents declining on our roads annually during the period 30 June 2010 to 30 June 2015? Year Fatal Crashes Percentage Increase/ Decrease Fatalities Percentage Increase/ Decrease 2010 10 837 13 967 2011 11 228 3,61% 13 954 -0,09% 2012 10 977 -2,24% 13 528 -3,05% 2013 10 170 -7,35% 11 844 -12,45% 2014 10 367 1,94% 12 702 7,24% Figures for 2015 are still being compiled and this will be followed by quality assurance. These figures will be available at the end of the calendar year.

What is the status of driving licence tenders? Question Number: 1744 Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Transport:What is the status of driving licence tenders? NW1962EQuestion Answer:The Department does not have any driving licence tenders.

(a) What total amount was given to the SA Taxi Council (i) in the (aa) 2012-13. (bb) 2013-14 and (cc) 2014-15 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2015 and (b) what were these funds used for in each case?

(1) With regard to the R1.1 billion allocated to the Moloto Corridor, what amount is allocated to (a) the upgrade of the R573 and (b) the Moloto railway project; (2) will both projects start simultaneously; if not, when will the (a) upgrade of the R573 and (b) railway project (i) start and (ii) be completed in each case; (3) has an environmental impact assessment been conducted with respect to the railway project? NW1961E

(a) Which (i) properties and (ii) buildings does the Road Accident Fund own and (b) in each case, (i) when were the (aa) properties and (bb) buildings acquired and (ii) what (aa) was the total purchase cost and (bb) were the total associated costs?

(1) Has the enquiry set up by her department into the train crash that occurred in Denver, Johannesburg on 28 April 2015, been concluded; if so, what were the (a) findings of the enquiry and (b) costs associated with the damage arising from this incident; (2) have any of the recommendations arising from the enquiry been implemented to date? NW1963E

With reference to her reply to oral question 261 on 31 October 2014, can she (a) provide an update regarding the intended date for the completion of discussions and consultations with provinces in respect of the standardisation of motor vehicle licensing fees and (b) advise as lo when she will make a statement on this matter?

On what date was (a) the current Director of the SA Civil Authority appointed, (b) National Assembly notified of such an appointment and (c) from what dale was the position filled in an acting capacity?