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

(a) What support mechanisms are in place to assist municipalities outside of Cape Town with their tourism sector and (b) how is his Department planning to revive township tourism and cultural heritage tourism, particularly in areas outside the traditional Cape Town tourism belt?

 39 13 June 2025 19316

As the Province is stopping the Booster Fund for SMMEs:

(1)(a) what funding or support mechanisms are in place for township-based entrepreneurs and SMMEs to access (i) market opportunities, (ii) business training and (iii) infrastructure;

(2) whether his Department intends to introduce a new funding model for entrepreneurs and SMMEs, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

 38 13 June 2025 19315

How is his Department supporting municipalities in managing the increased risk of flooding and infrastructure collapse caused by heavy rains?

 37 13 June 2025 19314

What urgent interventions is his Department implementing to address ongoing sewage leaks and high E. coli levels at Milnerton Lagoon?

 36 13 June 2025 19313
  1.  (a) How much was the province allocated in the Informal Settlement Upgrading Partnership Grant (ISUPG) for the 2024/25 financial year and (b) how much has his Department spent (i) to date and (ii) on which projects of the allocated ISUPG for the 2024/25 financial year;
  2. whether the project plans meet the national government spending framework and are compliant; if so, where are the projects located?
35 13 June 2025 19312

In respect of the massive and persistent housing backlog in the province:

  1. (a) How much was the province allocated in the Human Settlement Development Grant (HSDG) for the 2024/25 financial year and (b) how much has his Department spent (i) to date and (ii) on which projects of the allocated HSDG for the 2024/25 financial year,
  2. whether the project plans for the projects in (1) (ii) meet the national government spending framework and are compliant; if so, where are the projects located?
 34 13 June 2025 19311

With regard to the waiting time for patients:

What is the average waiting time for patients at the Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre?

33 13 June 2025 19310

Which hospitals and clinics have been earmarked for additional staff in the current budget?

 32 13 June 2025 19309

What is the rationale behind terminating mobile services to farming areas in Beaufort West after the COVID-19 pandemic?

 31 13 June 2025 19308

With regard to the operations at Nduli Primary School in Ceres
(1) (a)(i) What is the current teacher-learner ratio in the school, (ii) including a breakdown per grade and (b) what is the state of the (i) library and (ii) toilets at the school;
(2) whether the school has a special-needs classroom; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether his Department is currently constructing a new school in Nduli or surrounding areas; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) which communities will this school accommodate?

 30 13 June 2025 19307

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