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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11 | 5 March 2021 | 10553 |
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With regard to his statement at the Standing Committee on Education meeting on 15 September 2020, when he said, “In January 2017, we asked the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) for advice on section 16 of the Public Service Act with regard to extending the contracts of heads of departments.”: 1. Whether he can provide more details regarding the advice, including (a) through which medium was this advice sought, (b) the details of all the officials of the Department of the Premier (DotP) involved in the communication with the DPSA and (c) copies of all the communication and correspondences between the DotP and the DPSA; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; 2. how was the advice given (telephonically, by fax, by emails or by word of mouth); 3. whether the transcript of or the correspondence with the advice is available; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? |
1 | 6 November 2020 | 10552 |
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With regard to housing projects being implemented by local authorities in the Western Cape: (a). How many municipalities are struggling to implement and complete housing projects in the Western Cape, (b) what are the reasons for the lack of implementation and (c) what steps is the Department taking to address this lack of implementation? |
27 | 23 October 2020 | 10551 |
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With regard to potential properties earmarked for housing developments in Cape Town’s inner city that are owned by the national government: 1. How many nationally owned properties have been identified by the Province and the City of Cape Town in the inner city that would be suitable for the development of social housing; 2. whether his Department or the City of Cape Town has approached the national government for the release of these properties; if not, why not; if so, what was the response from the national government? |
26 | 23 October 2020 | 10550 |
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With regard to rail services, the President stated that the central line would be fully functional by September 2020: 1. (a) What factors prevented this and (b) what is the current status of the central line; 2. whether busses have been hired to supplement the rail services for the passengers who are unable to utilise the service; if so, what are the relevant details; 3. (a) why has the construction of a safety wall between the Netreg and Bonteheuwel railway stations come to a halt and (b) what are the repercussions of this, including on the safety of commuters and on the infrastructure? |
25 | 23 October 2020 | 10549 |
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With reference to the recent violence in the taxi industry and attacks on public transport busses: What measures did his Department take to ensure the safety of commuters who use these modes of transport? |
24 | 23 October 2020 | 10548 |
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The Norms and Standards for Shelters for Homeless Adults of April 2015 recommends that a Personal Development Plan must be compiled for each resident and it must be documented by the shelter manager, supervisor or social worker to ensure the personal growth and development of residents. Each resident must be provided with an exit strategy as part of the Personal Development Plan.
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10 | 5 March 2021 | 10545 |
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With reference to his reply to question 7 of 20 March 2020:
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9 | 5 March 2021 | 10544 |
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From her reply to question 17 of 28 February 2020, which provided a list of schools that do not have their own libraries, it is clear that many of these schools are situated in poor areas:
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8 | 5 March 2021 | 10543 |
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With regard to the provincial government’s commitment to paying suppliers within 30 days of the completion of services and/or the delivery of goods:
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7 | 5 March 2021 | 10542 |
