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.

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Question Question Number Date Question Link

Whether any additional services are being made available by her Department over the festive season; if so, what are the relevant details?

 9 3 November 2023 16494

With regard to Theewaterskloof officials attending the Rugby World Cup:

  1. (a) Why was the trip not brought before the Council if they conducted the trip on behalf of the Theewaterskoof Municipality, (b) who gave the (i) Deputy Mayor and (ii) Speaker the mandate to travel to the United Kingdom and France in search of opportunities for the people of Theewaterskloof and (c) why was a letter written by the Municipal Manager to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation asking for the trip to be declared as an official state visit despite not being brought before the Council;

 

  1. whether any staff members or officials in the Theewaterskloof Municipality council offices have been (i) dismissed, (ii) suspended, (iii) been given verbal or written warnings or (iv) subject to any other disciplinary action between 17 and 31 October 2023; if so, what are the details of each incident?

 

 8 3 November 2023 16493

With regard to Theewaterskloof officials attending the Rugby World Cup:

  1. (a) Who did the delegation consist of, (b) what was the total cost of the trip for the entire delegation, (c) how much did the delegation spend on (i) accommodation, (ii) food and (iii) entertainment, (d) which hotels did the delegation stay in and (e) with whom did the delegation meet in (i) France and (ii) the United Kingdom;
  2. whether any deals have been entered into with the Leicester Rugby Club; if so, what are the relevant details?
 7 3 November 2023 16492

With regard to the bird flu outbreak across the country:

  1. How many cases of bird flu have been reported in the province since the beginning of the outbreak in June, (b) what measures are in place to mitigate the effects of a possible extensive outbreak in the province, (c) how many chickens have had to be culled in the province to date, (d) what has been the effect of the outbreak on the provincial poultry sector and (e) which sphere of government is responsible for providing relief for such disasters?
 6 3 November 2023 16491
  1. (a) What is the latest information regarding the geographical spread of the poly-phagous shot hole borer beetle and (b) where can a map indicating the confirmed spread and presence of the beetle be accessed;
  2. whether there has been any progress in the research and development of either an insecticide or fungicide to protect areas once infected by the beetle; if so, what are the relevant details;
  3. whether the beetle infected fruit trees in the province; if so, (a) what trees are mostly at risk and (b) how severe is the threat to our farmers;
  4. what are his and his Department’s role and responsibilities in this matter?
 5 3 November 2023 16490
  1. What is the detailed information of the amount levied by each municipality in the province for fixed basic charges for electricity;
  2. whether such increases are in line with inflation; if not, what are the relevant details?

 

 4 3 November 2023 16489

With reference to the appointment of the Head of the Department of Mobility:

  1. Whether the incumbent was vetted before the appointment was made; if not, why not; if so, (a) what was the extent of the vetting procedure undertaken and (b) which department undertook the vetting procedures;

(2)  whether the incumbent was a member of a board of directors of a state-owned entity, or a director in a government department prior to the appointment; if so, what are the relevant details;

  1. whether the incumbent has been implicated in any lawful investigation while being employed in the public service; if so, (a) what are the relevant details, (b) was this disclosed as part of the application and (c) when was it disclosed;
  2. whether the incumbent has any ongoing litigation in any court of law; if so, what are the relevant details;
  3. (a) who was present during the interview processes, (b) in which capacity did all the attendees act and (c) can a copy of the attendance registers be made available?
 3 3 November 2023 16488

(a)    What progress has been made with regard to the establishment of the Violence Prevention Unit in her Department and (b) what is the (i) detailed budget breakdown and (ii) recruitment details for the unit’s staff?

 

 2 3 November 2023 16487

With regard to a recent incident at the Westerford High School in which a learner was allegedly suspended for having a poster that supports Palestine:

(1)     Whether he is aware of this incident; if so, (a) when did he become aware of it and (b) how has he intervened in the matter;

(2)     whether the learner with the poster has been suspended; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details regarding the suspension, (b) when is the scheduled disciplinary hearing and (c) what charges have been filed against the learner;

(3)     whether he plans to initiate an investigation into the incident at the Westerford High School to ensure that the school is adhering to the appropriate code of conduct and other relevant policies; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(4)     whether learners and Western Cape schools are prohibited from voicing support for oppressed people in any international conflict; if so, what are the relevant details;

(5)     what steps will his Department take to ensure the protection of learners’ freedom of expression and the diversity of opinions at schools in the province?

 1 3 November 2023 16486
  1. What has the provincial government’s legal expenditure been in (i) 2019, (ii) 2020, (iii) 2021, (iv) 2022 and (v) 2023 to date and (b) what is the detailed expenditure breakdown per department comprising the (i) expenditure per legal firm and/or legal practitioners, (ii) details of cases litigated and (iii) reasons thereof?
 6 6 October 2023 16453

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