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 |
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1. (a) What is the state of recovery at the Kannaland Municipality after the Municipality had been placed under administration, (b) how many people have been employed since the Municipality had been placed under administration and (c) which positions have been filled; 2. whether the correct processes were followed with the appointment of people in 1(c); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; 3. whether the appointment of the Director of Strategic Planning was supported by him and the local council; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? |
9 | 30 August 2019 | 9882 |
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Whether there are plans to tar the R364 in the current financial year or over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? |
8 | 30 August 2019 | 9881 |
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(a) What are the ramifications of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (also known as the Aarto Act) on traffic law enforcement in the province with regard to the administration of traffic fines and the newly introduced point system, (b) what changes will traffic law enforcement undergo in the province, (c) what is his Department doing to prepare for the new legislation and (d) what negative impact will the Aarto Act have on the province? |
6 | 30 August 2019 | 9880 |
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(1) (a) How many major rock and/or mud slides occurred in the Franschhoek Pass in the (i) 2016/17, (ii) 2017/18, (iii) 2018/19 and (v) 2019/20 to date financial years and (b) what is the risk level of more rock slides as determined by the recent geotechnical study; (2) whether it is a priority for his Department to reopen the Franschhoek Pass following the closure as a result of the rock and mud slide in June 2019; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether the Franschhoek Pass can temporarily be opened to traffic on days when the risks for rock or mud slides are deemed lower due to favourable weather conditions; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? |
5 | 30 August 2019 | 9879 |
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(1) Whether any work has already been done regarding the proposed Western Bypass for Stellenbosch; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) (a) what is the estimated cost of the project and (b) how will the proposed budget cuts by the central fiscus influence the project; (3) whether the project can proceed with less costly preparatory work during this period of forced budget cuts; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? |
4 | 30 August 2019 | 9877 |
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Whether his Department has measures in place to minimise the possibility of acts of corruption occurring in the allocation of houses; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? |
3 | 30 August 2019 | 9876 |
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Whether the Department experiences any red tape that has an impact on the delivery of housing opportunities; if so, how can it be reduced to accelerate the delivery of houses in (a) category B municipalities and (b) the City of Cape Town? |
2 | 30 August 2019 | 9875 |
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(a) How much money was transferred to the Swellendam Municipality for the title-deed restoration project per year since 2014 and (b) how many title deeds have been transferred per year since 2014? |
1 | 23 August 2019 | 9874 |
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Regarding the Auditor-General’s report that refers to underspending of R163 million at the City of Cape Town: |
6 | 23 August 2019 | 9873 |
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(a) Whether the Provincial Treasury intervenes to curb, remedy or manage the cost escalation of the City of Cape Town’s traffic contravention services from R8,45 million to R65 million; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? |
5 | 23 August 2019 | 9872 |
