NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Question 2147 (Written) 06
NOVEMBER 2009
2147. Mr S J Masango (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Works:
(1) Whether any contract has been signed between his department and
a certain institution (details furnished); if not, what is the
position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) Whether his department has conducted any oversight over a
certain company (name furnished) if not, why not; if so, what
are the relevant details?
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Reply:
1. There exists no contract between the Department of Public Works and
the CSIR regarding Agrément SA. Agrément SA was established in 1969
and based on a ministerial delegation of authority issued by the
Department of Public Works, as revised from time to time- is managed
and hosted by the CSIR through its Built Environment operating unit
2. The oversight role of Agrément SA has been delegated through a
âdelegation of authorityâ by the Department of Public Works to the
CSIR. There is also a board which is appointed by the Minister of
Public Works which oversees the activities of Agrément SA and report
to Minister.