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

In the light of the fact that the licence printing machine is currently fixed and the procurement of a new machine is underway:

(1)   (a) How many driver’s and learner’s licences have been printed since the breakdown of the only printing machine, (b) what is the current backlog and (c)(i) what is the current average turnaround time now that the machine is functioning again, (ii) which regions remain most affected and (iii) what steps are being taken to address these delays;

(2)   whether his Department has engaged the national Minister regarding the procurement of a replacement printing machine; if so, what progress has been made?

 18 22 August 2025 19648

Following the Taxi Peace Summit, key concerns were raised regarding safety, compliance and order in the taxi industry:

  1. (a)(i) How many fake taxi driving permits were detected and removed from circulation from 2020 to date;
  2. (ii) what impact has this had on industry safety;

(b) what measurable outcomes have public road enforcement (PRE) initiatives achieved in reducing traffic violations and unsafe practices in the taxi sector ;

(c) (i) how many route crossings disputes have been reported and resolved from 2020 to date and

(ii) what strategies have proven most effective in ensuring orderly operations;

(2)     whether there are ongoing collaborations with law enforcement, taxi associations or other stakeholders; if so, what successes can be highlighted from these partnerships?

 17 22 August 2025 19647

With reference to a pilot programme that integrates health and mobility services where patients are collected to access healthcare – an initiative previously managed solely by the Department of Health and Wellness – that is currently underway:

 (1)    (a) What are the specific statistics regarding (i) the number of patients who have been served by this initiative to date, (ii) the number of patients who could potentially benefit, (iii) the areas covered and (iv) any measurable outcomes achieved and (b) in what ways has this programme improved patient access to healthcare and overall service delivery;

 (2)    whether his Department is considering expanding this initiative to urban areas as well as other rural regions; if so, what is the projected timeline for such an expansion;

 (3)    whether there are plans to partner with transport service providers, such as Golden Arrow Bus Services, to scale or enhance the programme; if so, what would these partnerships entail?

 16 22 August 2025 19646

(a) What specific initiatives is his Department implementing to attract and retain
quality teachers, particularly in high-demand subjects such as mathematics,
science, engineering, IT and agriculture, (b) what is the data on (i) teacher
composition, (ii) recruitment and (iii) retention in these high-demand subjects per
district from 2020 to 2025 and (iv) where are the intervention most needed and
(c)(i) how is the province addressing the challenges posed by an aging teacher
population and (ii) what strategies are in place to ensure continuity and
succession planning in critical subjects?

 13 22 August 2025 19645

(a) How has his Department’s Title Deed Programme improved the number of title deeds handed over compared to previous years, (b) what are the actual figures showing the increase in title deeds delivered in the period 2021 to 2024, (c)(i) how are title deeds for new housing projects being managed, especially following the successful “one-day title deed” initiative in George Metrogrounds and (ii) what is the number of title deeds handed over through this initiative and (iii) in which timelines was this achieved, (d)(i) what measures are being taken to clear the backlog of title deeds, (ii) how many outstanding title deeds remain and (iii) what is the statistics on progress made in reducing the backlog?

 12 22 August 2025 19644
  1. (a) Which underutilised state-owned assets in the province have been identified for potential housing development, including their (i) locations, (ii) sizes and (iii) current status in the planning or development pipeline and (b) for each of these assets, (i) what is the projected number of housing units that could be delivered and (ii) what time frames have been established for their release or development;
  2. whether his Department has engaged with the national government to identify buildings or land parcels in the national domain for housing purposes; if so, (a) which assets have been earmarked and (b) what steps have been taken to fast track their release for housing;
  3. whether there are any current obstacles or delays affecting the utilisation of these provincial or national assets for housing; if so, what measures is his Department taking to address them;
  4. how does his Department plan to integrate the utilisation of these assets into its broader housing delivery strategy for the province?
 11 22 August 2025 19643

Recent reports have highlighted allegations of corruption and maladministration in the

Independent Development Trust (IDT), and considering the IDT’s role as a key implementing

agent for infrastructure projects across the country, including the Western Cape:

 

  1. (a) What specific IDT projects are currently being implemented in the province and (b) what is their current status;

 

  1. whether any of these projects have been delayed, disrupted or otherwise negatively  impacted due to allegations or findings of corruption at the IDT; if so, what are detailed examples of this;

 

  1. what measures is his Department taking to ensure that provincial infrastructure delivery is not compromised by issues at implementing agencies, such as the IDT;

 

  1. whether there are any ongoing investigations involving IDT projects in the province; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) how is the Department cooperating with the relevant authorities to safeguard public funds and service delivery;

 

  1. what steps is his Department taking to prevent future disruptions to critical infra-structure projects caused by external implementing agencies facing corruption challenges?

 

 

 

 10 22 August 2025 19637

(a)  What preparations have CapeNature facilities undertaken in anticipation of the 2025 flower season and (b) what additional measures are in place to manage increased visitor volumes, particularly in terms of increased refuse demands?

 9 22 August 2025 19636

With regard to the latest statement of Santaco that motorcar owners may only have one passenger in his or her car, whether it is a family member or not:

  1. Whether his Department issued a statement in response to this; if so, what are the relevant details;
  2. whether his Department has any plans to be implemented to make sure that ordinary car owners’ rights are not violated; if so, what are the relevant details?
 8 22 August 2025 19635

With regard to the Kensington housing projects planned for a site in Kensington and Maitland and which were planned to yield 135 potential units:

  1. At what stage in the development process is the Kensington housing projects in the City of Cape Town;
  2. whether the municipality’s project plan has been approved by his Department; if so, what are the relevant details;
  3. whether his Department has approved the allocation of any funding to the Kensington housing projects; if so, what are the relevant details;
  4. whether the beneficiary selection process has commenced or has been concluded; if so, what are the details;
  5. whether the beneficiary subsidies have been approved; if so, (a) for how many bene-ficiaries and (b) what were the selection criteria for the project;
  6. in or around July 2020 a rezoning, subdivision and consolidation application process was commenced for the Sixth Avenue site in Kensington, which was known as the Kensington Housing Project, with a potential yield of 62 single residential units, whether the application been approved; if not, why not;
  7. what progress, if any, has been made with the planning process for the second site that makes up the potential yield of 135 housing units, originally planned for Maitland;
  8. what is the impact, if any, on the Kensington Housing Project of the proposed redevelopment of the informal settlement known as Ghost Town adjacent to or part of the Maitland Cemetery;
  9. what is the impact, if any, on the Kensington Housing Project of the proposed relocation of informal dwellers at or near the Salt River Station;
  10. what are the details of the proposed upgrade or development of the Ghost Town Informal Settlement?
 7 22 August 2025 19634

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