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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Hon Bryant.
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17 | 7 February 2025 | 18590 |
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Hon Masipa. With regard to tourism figures for the period 2024/25: (a) What is the detailed breakdown of tourism numbers in the province per region in terms of (i) domestic and international flights, (ii) bed occupancy rates and (iii) estimated cash flows generated by these tourists and (b) what challenges or issues have been identified by his Department that have an impact on the number of tourists visiting the province? |
16 | 7 February 2025 | 18589 |
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Hon Masipa. (a) What is the impact of the current Air Traffic and Navigation Systems (ATNS) failures on tourism in the province, (b) what is the (i) estimated loss in tourism numbers and (ii) resulting economic cost and (c) what actions are being taken to resolve these issues? |
15 | 7 February 2025 | 18588 |
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Hon Booysen. (a) What are the implications of the cancelling of the US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) funding for her Department and (b) what are the possible remedies to fill this void? |
14 | 7 February 2025 | 18587 |
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With regard to the Western Cape Government’s Gender-based Violence Implementation Plan:
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13 | 7 February 2025 | 18586 |
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Hon Masipa. (a) What are the specific benefits that the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) offers to farmers and businesses in the province, (b) what are the potential losses that could arise if South Africa were to be excluded from Agoa, (c) what actions are being taken to ensure that the country retains these benefits and (d) what efforts are being made to mitigate the potential fallout should these benefits be lost? |
12 | 7 February 2025 | 18585 |
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Hon Bryant. Taking into consideration the phenomenal performance of many Western Cape municipalities during the recent audit outcomes, what were the contributing factors that set the top performing Western Cape municipalities so far apart from the rest of the country? |
11 | 7 February 2025 | 18584 |
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Hon van Wyk. With regard to school feeding programmes: |
10 | 7 February 2025 | 18583 |
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Hon van Wyk. With regard to school transportation: |
9 | 7 February 2025 | 18582 |
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Hon Wessels. With regard to the joint media release relating to the Tafelberg site in Sea Point issued by him on 30 January: (a) What efforts have been made to engage with stakeholders and the civil society regarding the investigation into using the site for affordable housing, (b) what further engagements with stakeholders are planned, (c) what is the timeline of events regarding the investigation for the possible uses of the site and (d) what uses are being explored for the site? |
8 | 7 February 2025 | 18581 |
