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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With reference to the audit processes and outcomes of the Auditor-General (AG):Whether a copy of the management letter or letters issued by the Auditor-General for her Department in the (i) 2023/24 and (ii) 2024/25 financial years can be made available? |
2 | 31 October 2025 | 20061 |
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(a) (i) What are the projected production volumes for major grain crops in the province for the 2025 harvest season and (ii) how do these projections compare with the previous year’s harvest results, (b)(i) what estimated economic contribution does the grain harvest make to the provincial economy and (ii) how does this compare to national contributions, (c)(i) what factors are expected to influence this year’s grain yields and (ii) what miti-gation measures have been implemented to address these risks, (d) how did his Depart-ment support producers and agri-processors during the (i) planting and (ii) current harvest season with input costs, particularly in relation to (aa) logistics, (bb) infrastructure and (cc) agriculture extension services, and (e) what partnerships or programmes are being leveraged to strengthen the sector’s resilience? |
1 | 31 October 2025 | 20060 |
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Which targeted suicide-prevention strategies has his Department implemented in high-risk communities in the province, particularly among the youth and for rural populations? |
3 | 25 September 2025 | 20059 |
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Interpellation 3 With reference to his reply to question 6 of 3 October 2025 in which it was explained that the land belonged to the Ndabeni Communal Property Trust and the national government, meaning that any future plans must be directed to those owners: What obligations, if any, does the Western Cape Government have to (a) include the settlement and the dwellers in a housing plan and (b) implement a service plan for the occupiers, regardless of who owns the land? |
3 | 13 November 2025 | 20058 |
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Interpellation 2 (a) What were the main reasons for the postponement of the Golden Games and (b) what impact did the postponement of the Golden Games have on the event’s sponsors and financial backing? |
2 | 13 November 2025 | 20057 |
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With reference to the News24 article published on 27 October 2025 highlighting |
11 | 13 November 2025 | 20056 |
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With regard to the six director-level posts that remain vacant, as indicated in the Annual Report for 2024/25: (a) What are the reasons for the prolonged delay in filling of these critical positions and (b) how are these vacancies affecting service delivery and departmental performance? |
10 | 13 November 2025 | 20055 |
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How many additional (a) classrooms have been constructed at the Bonnievale High School and (b) teachers have been appointed since 2014? |
9 | 13 November 2025 | 20054 |
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With reference to the reply to question 1 of 8 August 2025: Given that erven 35172 to 35174 were excluded from the original land use management applications: (a) (i) What is the current zoning status of these erven and (ii) what interim land use permissions apply to them, (b) what is the timeline for submitting a new or revised land use management application for the Racing Park erven now under “high-level best use” review and (c) how does his Department plan to reconcile the industrial zoning and security restrictions of Racing Park with the proposed introduction of residential or mixed-use developments? |
8 | 13 November 2025 | 20053 |
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Given that the Western Cape traditionally enters its high-risk fire season during What measures has his department put in place, in collaboration with municipalities and other disaster management stakeholders, to ensure effective preparedness, rapid response, and coordination in the event of large-scale wildfires during the 2025/26 summer season? |
5 | 13 November 2025 | 20052 |
