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

(a) How many backyard dwellers in the Western Cape have been provided with formal housing opportunities in (i) 2022/23, (ii) 2023/24 and (iii) 2024/25, (b) in which municipalities were these housing opportunities delivered and (c) what proportion of the overall housing allocations do backyard dwellers represent over the period indicated in (a) above?

 24 17 April 2026 20765

(a) How many housing units have been completed in the province during the 2025/26 financial year, (b) what are the (i) names and (ii) locations of the housing projects where units have been completed, (c) when are handovers to beneficiaries expected to take place for each of these completed projects, (d) what factors have delayed the handover of completed housing units and (e) what steps are being taken to expedite beneficiary occupation?

 23 17 April 2026 20764
  1. How many inner-city housing development projects are currently active in the province and (b)(i) what are the names of the inner-city housing development projects, (ii) what is the current status of the projects, (iii) when is occupancy expected to commence at each development, (iv) how many residential units have been completed for each project, (v) what are the expected occupancy timelines for each development, (vi) what delays have been experienced in each project and (vii) what corrective measures have been implemented?
 22 17 April 2026 20763
  1. What impact will the MyCiTi expansion have on the operational sustainability of the Golden Arrow Bus Services, (b) which Golden Arrow routes are expected to be affected as a result of the MyCiti expansion and (c) what measures are in place to ensure integration, rather than duplication, between the MyCiTi and the Golden Arrow services?
 21 17 April 2026 20762
  1. What is the planned start date to expand the Job Seekers Travel Voucher Programme to George using the Go George service, (b) how many beneficiaries are expected to be supported in George during the initial rollout and (c) what budget has been allocated to this expansion?
 20 17 April 2026 20755
  1. (a) What is the planned start date for the implementation of the Shayela Smart Programme, (b) how many (i) operators and (ii) routes are expected to be allocated to this programme in its initial phase, (c) what is the total cost allocated to the Shayela Smart Programme by his Department and (d) what key reforms to the mini-bus taxi (MBT) industry will the programme introduce;
  2. whether his Department has conducted engagements with the MBT industry; if so, (a) which stakeholders were consulted and (b) what input was received;
  3. to what extent has the MBT industry indicated (a) support for and (b) concerns about this proposed programme?
 19 17 April 2026 20754

(a) How many schools in the province were affected by vandalism during the term 1 holiday period of 2026 and (b) what was the total estimated cost of the damage incurred during this period;
(2) whether his Department has recorded a reduction or increase in incidents compared to the same holiday period in 2025; if so, what percentage reduction or increase was recorded;
(3) how many cases relating to school vandalism and burglary were opened with the South African Police Service during this period;
(4) (a) what types of infrastructure were most commonly vandalised or stolen, (b) which municipalities (metropolitan or district) recorded the highest number of incidents and (c) which three geographic areas were most affected?

 18 17 April 2026 20753

(a)(i) How many school resource officers (SROs) are currently deployed at schools in province and (ii) at which specific schools are they placed, (b) what criteria are used by his Department to determine the allocation of SROs to particular schools, (c)(i) what assessment has his Department conducted on the impact of SROs at schools in the province and (ii) what were the findings and (d) what is the total annual cost for his Department for the SRO Programme for the 2026 school year;
(2) in comparison to the 2025 school year, whether there are plans to expand the SRO Programme to additional schools in 2026; if so, (a) how many additional schools are being targeted and (b) what timeline has been set for such an expansion;
(3) what partnerships exist between his Department and (a) the South African Police Service and (b) local law enforcements?

 17 17 April 2026 20752

In relation to the Emergency First Aid Responders (EFAR) Programme:

  1. (a) How many community members have been trained as first aid responders to date, (b) what criteria are used to select participants for the training programme, (c) what funding has been (i) allocated and (ii) spent by her Department to support the EFAR Programme and (d) what specific training modules are provided to EFAR Pro-gramme participants;
  2. whether there any published reports on the impact of this programme; if so, can copies be made available;
  3. (a) what resources are provided to EFAR-trained community members to enable them to respond effectively to emergencies and (b) what partnerships exist with stakeholders to enhance the reach and effectiveness of the EFAR Programme;
  4. whether there are plans to expand this programme to additional communities in the province; if so, what are the relevant details?
 16 17 April 2026 20751

In relation to measles vaccination coverage in the province:

  1. (a) What is the current percentage of children under the age of five who have received the measles vaccine in the province and (b) what targets has her Department set for measles vaccination for the (i) current and (ii) next financial year;
  2. in relation to measles vaccination campaigns, (a) how many measles vaccination campaigns have been conducted in the province over the past three years, (b) what were the reach and effectiveness of each campaign in terms of the number of children vaccinated and (c) what challenges have been identified in reaching children in underserved or remote communities;
  3. (a) what strategies are in place to educate parents and caregivers about the importance of measles vaccination and (b) how does her Department collaborate with stakeholders to increase vaccination uptake;
  4. (a) how many measles outbreaks have been recorded in the past three years and (b) what were the outcomes of her Department’s interventions?
 15 17 April 2026 20750

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