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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(a) What progress has been made in (i) developing the strategic approach for violence prevention and (ii) capacitating coordinators to establish and convene area-based teams, as was being worked on last year, (b) what are the details of the number of area-based teams that have been established and are currently functioning, (c) what are the (i) defined responsibilities and (ii) functions of the area-based teams in relation to the Violence Prevention Unit and (d) how are these teams expected to (i) contribute and (ii) support her Department’s overall violence prevention efforts? |
8 | 6 September 2024 | 18103 |
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In respect of the establishment of the Violence Prevention Unit: (1) What is the (a)(i) current status of and (ii) progress that has been made with the establishment of the Violence Prevention Unit in her Department, (b) detailed breakdown of the expenditures associated with the Violence Prevention Unit since its inception to date and (c) detailed breakdown of all costs related to its (i) setup, (ii) operations and (iii) other relevant financial outlays; (2) what (a) are the most recent details concerning the recruitment and staffing of the Violence Prevention Unit, including (i) the existing vacancies and (ii)(aa) the number of staff members appointed and (bb) their roles and (iii) any ongoing recruitment efforts, (b) specific (i) tasks and (ii) milestones related to the unit’s mandate have been accomplished since its inception and (c) is the impact of these achievements on the unit’s objectives? |
6 | 6 September 2024 | 18086 |
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With reference to the article “The construction mafia in Cape Town is disrupting building construction and halting construction projects” by Lindsey Shutters published on 18 June 2024 in Bizcommunity:
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2 | 6 September 2024 | 18085 |
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Whether he has received feedback from PRASA as to when the central rail line will be fully functional; if so, what are the relevant details? |
1 | 6 September 2024 | 18084 |
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Question by Hon Walters (1) (a) In the last 36 months, in how many instances were items of (i) firearm-related and (ii) narcotic-related evidence, which had been removed from SAP-13 storerooms in Western Cape SAPS precincts, (aa) lost, (bb) stolen or (cc) otherwise removed without proper authorisation and (b) what are the relevant details of each incident; (2) (a) in the last 36 months, in how many instances were officially issued SAPS-owned firearms (i) lost and (ii) stolen and (b) what are the relevant details of each incident; (3) whether any arrests have been made as a result of these incidents; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? |
14 | 23 August 2024 | 18077 |
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Question by Hon Lithakong
(2) which site can the public use to access reports produced by the Court Watching Brief Unit relating to criminal cases that are before the courts in the Western Cape? |
10 | 23 August 2024 | 18076 |
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(1) (a) Which police stations in the province have recorded the highest number of cases of gender-based violence (GBV), (b) how many of these cases were thoroughly investigated and taken to court, (c) of the total number of cases, how many (i) made it to court, (ii) were struck from the roll and (iii) were successfully prosecuted; (2) whether there are any GBV cases, which were reported at police stations in the province with ongoing investigations, that have not been finalised after three months; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) how many cases of GBV involving sexual assault, assault with grievous bodily harm, rape and murder have occurred at Western Cape schools in the last five years? |
9 | 23 August 2024 | 18075 |
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Question by Hin Ngqentsu In respect of his Department’s Annual Performance Report for the first quarter of the financial year:
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21 | 23 August 2024 | 18074 |
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In respect of his Department’s decision to cancel the bus service for learner transport with effect from 1 September 2024 for learners from Vredebes who are attending the Morrisdale Primary School: (a) How long has the bus route that have been serving these learners been operational, (b) how many learners have made use of this route, (c) what are the reasons for cancelling the contract for this learner transport route and (d) what (i) alternative arrangements have been made to ensure that these learners can continue attending school and (ii) measures are in place to prevent absenteeism and dropouts as a result of this cancellation? |
20 | 23 August 2024 | 18073 |
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With regard to mpox cases: (1) (a) What is the breakdown per municipality, (b)(i) what measures has her Depart-ment implemented to contain the spread of mpox in the province and (ii) how effective have these measures been to date, (c) what (i) resources, (ii) medical personnel and (iii) facilities are being allocated specifically for the management and treatment of mpox cases in the province and (d)(i) how is the Province coordinating its reaction with the national government to address the mpox outbreak and (ii) what steps are being taken to ensure alignment with global health guidelines;
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18 | 23 August 2024 | 18072 |
