Questions and Replies
The right of Members to put questions to Ministers is an important part of ensuring the executive authority’s accountability to the Provincial Parliament. Questions may be put to Ministers related to their spheres of responsibility. Replies to questions are either given orally in the House or in writing. The replies to oral questions are recorded in Hansard.
On this page you can search questions for written reply. Use one or more of the search fields by making a selection from the relevant dropdown menu. You can also do a text search by entering a search term in the text field– specific search terms will render a better result. Click ‘Apply’. The results will be displayed in the table below. Click on ‘Question Link’ to view the full result. When you are searching, it is advisable to complete as many of the search fields as possible in order to narrow down the results.
Question | Question Number | Date | Question Link |
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For each of the Western Cape’s SAPS precincts: |
8 | 16 May 2025 | 19223 |
In view of the potential imposition of new United States tariffs on citrus exports: |
7 | 16 May 2025 | 19222 |
(a) What studies or research has been undertaken by his Department on the economic contribution of recreational fishing to the provincial economy, (b) what were the key findings of these studies or research in (i) rand value and (ii) employment, (c) does the Department intend to support or grow this sector, (d) what collaboration, if any, has taken place with municipalities or other spheres of government in this regard and (e) what funding or support has been allocated to initiatives aimed at enhancing recreational fishing and coastal economic development in the 2025/26 financial year? |
6 | 16 May 2025 | 19221 |
With regard to the recent announcement that Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) and other district municipalities will lose their road agency functions from 1 April 2026: |
5 | 16 May 2025 | 19220 |
In relation to the Minister of Basic Education’s recently reporting that only 19% of South Africa’s teachers have been vetted against the National Register for Sex Offenders: |
4 | 16 May 2025 | 19219 |
(a)What is his Department’s assessment of the impact of the backlog in DNA testing on the prosecution and conviction rates of gender-based violence (GBV) crimes, particularly those involving women and children, and (b) what measures is his Depart-ment taking, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, to address these delays and to ensure timely justice for the survivors of GBV? |
3 | 16 May 2025 | 19216 |
What is the breakdown of the basket of educator posts allocated to all schools in the Western Cape in (a) 2022/23, (b) 2023/24, (c) 2024/25 and (d) 2025/26? |
2 | 16 May 2025 | 19215 |
With regard to the Princess Street Hall (erf 12455, Walmer Estate, Cape Town), which was sold by the Western Cape Government to the Indoni Dance and Arts Academy NPO (purchaser) on or about 12 March 2020 and transferred on 19 April 2021 from the Province (seller) to the purchaser: |
1 | 16 May 2025 | 19214 |
Whether his Department has any plans in place to upgrade or repair the sporting facilities at Eikendal in Kraaifontein, better known as Hands and Hearts, ahead of their 100-year anniversary in 2026; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? |
8 | 2 May 2025 | 19102 |
(2) (a) (i) what is the projected timeline for the next phases of the project and (ii) are there any anticipated delays or risks to the continued implementation of the project, (b)(i) what funding has been allocated to the project from provincial or national government sources and (ii) how is this funding being spent and (c) (i) how will the success of the De Hoop penguin colony be measured and (ii) what indicators are in place to monitor progress and ensure the long-term viability of the colony? |
7 | 2 May 2025 | 19101 |