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

With reference to the Prince Albert Municipality’s allocation from the Western Cape Financial Management Capability Grant for the 2025/26 financial year:
(1) (a) What are the objectives of each of the following projects funded under the grant,
(i) Compilation of Long-term Financial Plan with Cost Reflective Tariffs, (ii) Revenue Enhancement Strategy with Indigent Verification System and (iii) procuring and installing of prepaid water meters and electricity meters, (b)(i) what is the current implementation status of each project and (ii) when is each project expected to be completed, (c) what measurable benefits have been observed to date as a result of these projects in terms of (i) revenue generation, (ii) cost containment or (iii) improved financial sustainability, and (d) what mechanisms are in place to monitor and evaluate the outcomes of these projects;
(2)whether her Department has identified any early indicators of success; if so, what are the relevant details?

 8 13 June 2025 19286

With reference to the complaints against a certain nursing practice whose details have been furnished to her Department for the purpose of her reply:

  1. (a) When was the first complaint filed against this practice or persons, (b) how many separate complaints have been filed against this person, (c) what was the nature of the complaints filed, (d) what steps were taken by her Department following each complaint and (e) what is the timeline of the action taken;
  2. whether an investigation into this person was launched; if not, why not; if so,
  3. whether this person’s practice suspended while the investigation took place; if not; why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
  4. whether this person is (a) qualified and (b) registered to operate a clinical nursing practice; if so, what are the medical services permitted;
  5. whether the Clinical Nurse Practice is still operating in the Atlantis community; if not, (a) when was the practice closed and (b) what are the circumstances of the closure; if so, is the practice lawful?
 7 13 June 2025 19285

With reference to the deed of exchange between the Western Cape Government, represented by the Department of Infrastructure, and the Saldanha Bay Municipality, pertaining specifically to erf 12342 of erf 80 St Helena:

  1. Whether the deed of exchange between his Department and the Saldanha Bay Municipality has been completed; if not, (a) why not, and (b) when will it be completed;
  2. (a) what is the timeline of development for the school that is set to be built on the land named in the deed of exchange, (b) what is the current status of planning approvals (eg rezoning, environmental approvals) for the development of the school, (c) how much is the development of the school set to cost and (d)(i) what type of school is proposed and (ii) what is the proposed capacity of the school?
 6 13 June 2025 19284

With reference to his reply to question 2 (subsection 2) of 17 April 2025:

  1. (a) What office accommodation was proposed, (b) what was the proposed development cost, and (c) what amount was the spent on the Dorp Street Office Development proposal from 2010 to date including (i) consulting fees, (ii) development planning fees, (iii) cancelled contract settlements and (iv) litigation;
  2. with regard to the 353-on-Main (Tafelberg) site, how much has been spent on the site in the last 10 years including (a) consulting fees, (b) cancelled contract settlements and (c) litigation?
 5 13 June 2025 19283

How much did she claim for (a) transport and (b) accommodation for duties performed during the 2024/25 financial year?

 4 13 June 2025 19282

(a) How much did she claim for (i) transport and (ii) accommodation for duties performed during the 2024/25 financial year?

 3 13 June 2025 19281

How much did he claim for (a) transport and (b) accommodation for duties performed during the 2024/25 financial year?

 2 13 June 2025 19280

How many teachers has been charged with sexual harassment toward leaners in schools in the past five years?

 1 13 June 2025 19279

Since the establishment of the Department of Infrastructure, (a) how many officials in the Directorate Land and Asset Management have been promoted to higher-level positions, (b) what is the breakdown of each promotion by (i) name of the official, (ii) gender, (iii) race, (iv) previous salary level, (v) new salary level, (vi) qualifications held at time of promotion, (vii) rationale for the promotion, (viii) the (aa) name and (bb) designation of the person or panel who approved each promotion and (c) what policies, guidelines or codes of conduct are in place in his Department to prevent and address (i) workplace bullying and harassment, (ii) abuse of authority by senior officials and (iii) unethical relationships between managers and their subordinates?

 27 30 May 2025 19275

How many staff members have (a)(i) resigned and (ii) been signed off on extended medical leave and (b)(i) applied for internal transfers out of the Directorate Land and Asset Management from January 2023 to date and (ii) what were the reasons provided for such departures where available?

 26 30 May 2025 19274

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