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 a housing transfer (erf 318, Delft, City of Cape Town) that took place in 2013 between the Western Cape Government and a certain person whose name has been furnished to his Department for the purpose of his reply:

  1. Whether his Department can confirm that a subsidised housing unit allocated to the original beneficiary, whose name has been furnished to his Department for the purpose of his reply, was transferred to another beneficiary in 2013 while the original beneficiary was still alive and a qualifying beneficiary; if so, (a) on what basis was the transfer approved and (b) what processes were followed to verify the occupancy and beneficiary status prior to the transfer;
  2. whether the original beneficiary was informed of or consented to the transfer prior to its approval; if not, why not; if so, on what date was such notification given;
  3. whether the transfer was registered in the Deeds Office; if so, what are the relevant details;
  4. whether his Department was aware that the original beneficiary claimed to be the beneficiary of the subsidised house until his passing away in 2017; if so, (a) what steps were taken to engage the heirs and (b) what is the status of the heirs’ claim to the subsidised house;
  5. whether the Department intends to review the 2013 transfer; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
  6. how many other disputed transfers is his Department currently (a) aware of or (b) dealing with?
 9 17 April 2026 20921

Interpellation 3

Whether the provincial government has adopted a policy requiring Members of the Provincial Parliament to seek permission first before conducting oversight visits at government institutions and facilities?

 3 11 June 2026 20906

It is reported that the recent storm has caused damage that has affected more than 100 000 Western Cape residents:

What is his Department doing to ensure that municipalities – not only in the metropolitan area, but also in rural areas – are able to assist vulnerable residents in the province?

 11 11 June 2026 20905

With regard to Youth Day:

What are his Department’s current programmes aimed at supporting vulnerable young people in order to address challenges such as (a) substance abuse, (b) violence, (c) un-employment and (d) school dropout in the province?

 9 11 June 2026 20904

 

Whether his Department has developed a long-term strategy to ensure that libraries and museums remain (a) relevant, (b) accessible and (c) financially sustainable in an increas-ingly digital environment; if so, what are the key objectives of this strategy?

 8 11 June 2026 20903

Regarding the current 2026 winter grain planting season, on which the severe May flooding could have had an impact:

(a)   What is his Department’s assessment of how recent waterlogging could have had an impact on the planting progress of grains in our major producing regions, (b) what is the anticipated impact on our yield quality for the 2026 harvest and (c) what support is being provided to farmers to manage (i) these climate risks and (ii) the current financial pres-sure of high input costs?

 7 11 June 2026 20902

Whether his Department has expanded programmes that use museums as educational resources for schools and youth groups; if so, how many learners participated in museum education programmes during the last financial year?

 6 11 June 2026 20901

What engagements has his Department undertaken regarding the minibus taxi industry’s transition to cashless payments with the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association?

 5 11 June 2026 20900

With reference to the recent extreme weather events and flooding in May 2026:

(a)   What is his Department’s assessment of the 2026 fruit harvest season, specifically regarding road closures and the inability of producers to move fruit to the Port of Cape Town, and (b) what support mechanisms have been activated to ensure that perishable fruit destined for the (i) export and (ii) local market is prioritised so that the supply chains remain functional during this period?

 4 11 June 2026 20899

In the light of the ever-increasing socio-economic pressures facing communities across the province:

How is his Department ensuring that all communities are adequately supported and coordinated by delivering accessible and effective social services to individuals and families in need?

 2 11 June 2026 20898

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