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.

On this page you can search questions for written reply. Use one or more of the search fields by making a selection from the relevant dropdown menu. You can also do a text search by entering a search term in the text field– specific search terms will render a better result. Click ‘Apply’. The results will be displayed in the table below. Click on ‘Question Link’ to view the full result. When you are searching, it is advisable to complete as many of the search fields as possible in order to narrow down the results.

Question Question Number Date Question Link
  1. Whether he is aware of a formal complaint or whistleblower communication sent to the Head of Department in February 2025, detailing serious allegations of bullying, harassment, abuse of power and an inappropriate romantic relationship between a senior manager and a subordinate in the Directorate Land and Asset Management; if so, (a) on what date did he become aware of this communication and/or its contents, (b) what specific actions has he taken since the date on which he became aware of the allegations to date to ensure that the (i) complaint was properly investigated, (ii) implicated official was subjected to disciplinary procedures and (iii) complain-ants or whistleblowers were protected from victimisation or retaliation;
  2. whether his Department initiated a formal investigation into the allegations contained in the February 2025 whistleblower correspondence; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the details of the investigation, including (i) the date on which the investigation was launched, (ii) the person or unit appointed to investigate, (iii) the scope and terms of reference of the investigation, (iv) the current status or outcome of the investigation and (v) whether the implicated senior manager has been suspended pending the finalisation of the process;
  3. whether his Department received any complaints from staff members in the Direct-orate Land and Asset Management regarding a toxic or unsafe working environment since January 2023; if so, (a) how many such complaints were lodged, (b) what was the nature of each complaint and (c) what actions were taken in response to each complaint?
 25 30 May 2025 19273

With regard to the safety and well-being of older persons, whether in care facilities or at private homes:

(a)  How many cases of elder abuse or neglect have been reported to his Department over the past two financial years, distinguishing between cases (i) in registered facilities and (ii) occurring in private settings and (b)(i) what interventions or support services were provided in response to these cases and (ii) how does his Department ensure effective follow-up about and protection for the affected individuals?

 23 30 May 2025 19272

(a)  Regarding the Elder Abuse Helpline, what is its (i) current capacity, (ii) staffing, (iii) operating hours, (iv) call volume and (v) average response times, (b) what follow-up mechanisms are in place to ensure that reported cases are resolved effectively and (c) what data is available about the (i) number and (ii) outcomes of reported cases over the past two years?

 22 30 May 2025 19271

With regard to older persons in residential facilities:

Whether all registered old-age homes in the province have fully functional boards in place; if not, why not; if so, (a) what measures are taken to ensure that they are fulfilling their oversight responsibilities and (b) how does his Department (i) assess the performance of these boards and (ii) intervene where dysfunction is identified?

 21 30 May 2025 19270
  1. (a) How many aquaculture projects are currently operating in the province, (b) how many are (i) land-based and (ii) sea-based, (c) in which municipalities or coastal regions are these projects concentrated, (d) what is the total number of people employed through aquaculture operations in the province, (e) what is the role of his Department in the environmental approval process for aquaculture projects, (f) what are the key environmental compliance requirements that projects must meet, (g)(i) how long, on average, does it take for an aquaculture project to receive environmental approval and (ii) what are the most common delays or bottlenecks encountered during this process and (h) to what extent has the growth of legal abalone aquaculture contributed to reducing pressure on wild stocks;

 

  1. whether his Department has observed any correlation between farmed abalone growth and reductions in poaching activity in high-risk coastal areas; if so, what are the relevant details?
 20 30 May 2025 19269

(a)  How many training interventions has his Department implemented from May 2024 to date, (b) how many participants were reached through these interventions and (c) what evidence is available to demonstrate the impact of these interventions on customer experience at Western Cape Government service points?

 19 30 May 2025 19268
  1. How much has the Department spent on infrastructure projects aimed at advancing job creation since the beginning of the current administration and (b) what other measurable outcomes have been achieved to date?
 18 30 May 2025 19267

Whether her Department is continuing the telemedicine projects initiated in 2020; if so, (a) what enhancements or changes have been introduced since their inception and (b) how many beneficiaries have been reached in (i) 2020, (ii) 2021, (iii) 2022, (iv) 2023, (v) 2024 and (vi) 2025 to date?

 16 30 May 2025 19266

(a)   (i) What is the status of the proposed Veterinary Bill and (ii) what is the anticipated timeline for its tabling for public comment, (b) what are the (i) main objectives and (ii) proposed reforms contained in the Veterinary Bill, (c) what impact is the Veterinary Bill expected to have on the regulation or delivery of veterinary services in the province and (d)(i) what engagements, if any, have taken place between his Department and organised agriculture stakeholders in the province regarding the content or implications of the Bill and (ii) what concerns or recommendations, if any, have emerged from these engagements?

 14 30 May 2025 19265

(a)   What is the current status of the Tourism Safety Forum, (b) which stakeholders are represented on the forum broken down by (i) public sector entities, (ii) private sector organisations and (iii) diplomatic or foreign representation, (b)(i) how many meetings have been held since its formation, (ii) what subforums or working groups have been established to deal with area-specific risks and (iii) what are their specific mandates, (c)(i) what coordination mechanisms have been developed through the forum to improve emergency response, communication or intelligence-sharing and (ii) have any protocols or SOPs been finalised, (d) how is his Department tracking the effectiveness of the forum’s coordination efforts and (e) has any feedback been collected from stakeholders regarding the forum’s impact to date?

 13 30 May 2025 19264

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