1. Yes there were two finding against PRASA in the Western Cape in 2017/18.
(a) The first finding related to the internal complement of staff and the second related to the Training Centre. PSIRA instituted proceedings in the Western Cape by ways of a summons in terms of the Private Security Regulations Act, No 56 of 2001 against PRASA for alleged improper conduct with 855 counts. The charges are related to outstanding SASETA Certificates required for PSIRA Registrations, non-compliance to requirements for uniforms, criminal records and administrative requirements for the training centre. It must be noted that members recruited from the SANDF are trained professionals but many had not yet been registered through the process of recognition for prior learning;
(b) PRASA was fined the amount of R3,000,000-00 in respect of the charges related to the 855 counts for non-compliance of the complement and R8,000-00 for the Training Centre. All fines were paid on 31 January 2018; and
(c) The remedial actions are ongoing and include the following:
2. (a) (i) A national tender was advertised in 2016 on the National Treasury CSD portal, however the tender was cancelled owing to restructuring and the start of a turnaround process;
(ii) no contracts was awarded
(aa) & (bb) An emergency procurement process was followed following severe damage to the infrastructure and the killing of a security guard in 2017.
(b) Tabulated below are the values for contracts awarded since 1 April 2017.
Company |
Type of Service |
Total Monthly Value Excl. Vat |
Sechaba Security |
88 Armed guards to escort train crew |
R1,451,691-36 |
Red Ants |
4 Armored Vehicles and 4 crew |
R636,419-00 |
UAV Drone Solutions |
Drone Aircrafts |
R480,000-00 |
Combined Private Investigations |
Forensic Investigations |
R1,363,034-00 |
Total Per Month Excl. Vat |
R3,931,144-36 |
|
Total Value Excl. Vat for Six Months |
R23,586,866-16 |
(c) The deliverables for the respective companies are as follows:
(d) The companies are as follow:
(e) There no further information.