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
  1. (a) What is the latest information regarding the geographical spread of the poly-phagous shot hole borer beetle and (b) where can a map indicating the confirmed spread and presence of the beetle be accessed;
  2. whether there has been any progress in the research and development of either an insecticide or fungicide to protect areas once infected by the beetle; if so, what are the relevant details;
  3. whether the beetle infected fruit trees in the province; if so, (a) what trees are mostly at risk and (b) how severe is the threat to our farmers;
  4. what are his and his Department’s role and responsibilities in this matter?
 5 3 November 2023 16490
  1. What is the detailed information of the amount levied by each municipality in the province for fixed basic charges for electricity;
  2. whether such increases are in line with inflation; if not, what are the relevant details?

 

 4 3 November 2023 16489

With reference to the appointment of the Head of the Department of Mobility:

  1. Whether the incumbent was vetted before the appointment was made; if not, why not; if so, (a) what was the extent of the vetting procedure undertaken and (b) which department undertook the vetting procedures;

(2)  whether the incumbent was a member of a board of directors of a state-owned entity, or a director in a government department prior to the appointment; if so, what are the relevant details;

  1. whether the incumbent has been implicated in any lawful investigation while being employed in the public service; if so, (a) what are the relevant details, (b) was this disclosed as part of the application and (c) when was it disclosed;
  2. whether the incumbent has any ongoing litigation in any court of law; if so, what are the relevant details;
  3. (a) who was present during the interview processes, (b) in which capacity did all the attendees act and (c) can a copy of the attendance registers be made available?
 3 3 November 2023 16488

(a)    What progress has been made with regard to the establishment of the Violence Prevention Unit in her Department and (b) what is the (i) detailed budget breakdown and (ii) recruitment details for the unit’s staff?

 

 2 3 November 2023 16487

With regard to a recent incident at the Westerford High School in which a learner was allegedly suspended for having a poster that supports Palestine:

(1)     Whether he is aware of this incident; if so, (a) when did he become aware of it and (b) how has he intervened in the matter;

(2)     whether the learner with the poster has been suspended; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details regarding the suspension, (b) when is the scheduled disciplinary hearing and (c) what charges have been filed against the learner;

(3)     whether he plans to initiate an investigation into the incident at the Westerford High School to ensure that the school is adhering to the appropriate code of conduct and other relevant policies; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(4)     whether learners and Western Cape schools are prohibited from voicing support for oppressed people in any international conflict; if so, what are the relevant details;

(5)     what steps will his Department take to ensure the protection of learners’ freedom of expression and the diversity of opinions at schools in the province?

 1 3 November 2023 16486
  1. What has the provincial government’s legal expenditure been in (i) 2019, (ii) 2020, (iii) 2021, (iv) 2022 and (v) 2023 to date and (b) what is the detailed expenditure breakdown per department comprising the (i) expenditure per legal firm and/or legal practitioners, (ii) details of cases litigated and (iii) reasons thereof?
 6 6 October 2023 16453

Whether there are any municipalities in the province who have been flagged by the relevant institutions for not being VAT-compliant; if so, (a) which municipalities, (b) how much are owed to SARS, (c) why are they not VAT-compliant or have not paid the full VAT bill and (d) what is her Department doing to ensure that all municipalities in the province are VAT-compliant?

 

 5 6 October 2023 16452

In respect of his Department’s performance measured against the performance targets set between 2019 and 2023:

(a) What is his Department’s core mandates, (b) what are the annual targets attached to each core mandate, (c) how has his Department performed against its performance targets in (i) 2019, (ii) 2020, (iii) 2021, (iv) 2022 and (v) 2023 to date, (d) what is the detailed breakdown of each performance target per programme, (e) what are the challenges that his Department faced in achieving its targets and (f) what are the plans that his Department has put in place to improve its performance?

 3 6 October 2023 16451

In relation to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed at the Green Hydrogen Summit between the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape and the Northern Cape:

(a)  What is the intended goal of the MOU, (b) what are the financial implications of the MOU for the Western Cape Government and (c) how will the MOU contribute to job creation in the Western Cape?

 

 14 20 October 2023 16447
  1. (a) How many mass murders have occurred in the Western Cape in each precinct for the following periods: (i) April 2020 to March 2021, (ii) April 2021 to March 2022, (iii) April 2022 to March 2023 and (iv) April 2023 to June 2023, (b) in each instance, (i) how many murders took place and (ii) what were the circumstances of each incident, (c)(i) in how many of these cases has a suspect or suspects been arrested and (ii) in how many instances has a charge been laid against the accused and (d)(i) how many of these cases have been finalised and (ii) how many convictions have resulted from these prosecutions;
  2. whether the SAPS has uncovered any evidence that demonstrates links between any of the incidents; if so, what are the relevant details?
 13 20 October 2023 16446

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