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House of Assembly: Vol13 - WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 1989

WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 1989 HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS

†Indicates translated version.

For written reply:

General Affairs:

Bold type in telephone directory 352. Mr W J D VAN WYK

asked the Minister of Communications:

  1. (1) Whether it is compulsory for companies to have their names entered in bold type in the telephone directory;
  2. (2) what was the value of the contract for (a) bold-type and (b) yellow page advertising for the latest specified period of 12 months for which figures are available;
  3. (3) whether the amounts due in respect of these contracts are collected by his Department; if so,
  4. (4) whether a charge is levied by his Department for collecting these amounts; if so, what is this charge; if not, why does his Department itself not handle these contracts?

B724E

 The MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS:
  1. (1) No;
  2. (2) (a) and (b) R102 190 406 for the period 1 April 1988 to 31 March 1989 in respect of bold-face entries and advertisements in the white pages as well as all yellow-page entries/advertisements. Separate figures in respect of bold-face entries only in the white pages are not readily available;
  3. (3) yes;
  4. (4) no, the Department is not equipped to undertake this specialized task. For the sake of completeness, it is mentioned that in terms of the agreement with the advertising contractor, the Department shares on a percentage basis in collections on behalf of the first-mentioned. The income so obtained is ample compensation for the collection of the fees.
 Boksburg magisterial district: residential properties acquired 396. Mr C B SCHOEMAN

asked the Minister of Communications:

Whether his Department acquired any residential properties in the Boksburg magisterial district over the past five years; if so, (a) what properties, (b) (i) from whom, (ii) at what price and (iii) when was each purchased and (c) who were the agents involved?

B700E

 The MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

Yes; (a)

(b)

(c)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

Erven 960 to 964, Parkrand

(A block consisting of 69 townhouses)

Mr H A Ford

R3 726 000

1984-04-02

Ford’s Estate Agents

Erf 866, Impala Park (residence)

Estate late Mrs M C

Keel

R40 000

1984-06-22

Purchased at sale in execution

Erf 577, Vandykpark (residence)

Mr J M Pieterse

R33 000

1987-03-06

Purchased at sale in execution

Erf 186, Cinderella Park (residence)

Mr B C Murray

R10

1987-12-11

Purchased at sale in execution

Note: The Department held bonds over the three residences and as the mortgagees could not meet their obligations, the properties were attached and offered for sale by public auction. Because the highest offers from prospective buyers, if any, were insufficient to cover the outstanding bonds and in an endeavour to obviate/minimise losses, the properties were purchased by the Department with a view to reselling them at realistic prices when the opportunity arises. If the need therefor exists residences so acquired are also utilized as official quarters.

 Bold entries in yellow pages: tenders for advertising rights 406. Mr H J COETZEE

asked the Minister of Communications:

  1. (1) Whether tenders have been called for the advertising rights for the bold entries in the yellow pages of the telephone directory over the past 10 years; if not, why not; if so,
  2. (2) whether there has been any change in contractors over the past five years; if so,
  3. (3) whether the current contract was allocated in terms of a tender submitted; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

B730E

 The MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS:
  1. (1) Yes, for the canvassing of all types of advertisements and the compilation of the yellow pages directories;
  2. (2) no;
  3. (3) falls away.

Note:

For the sake of clarity it is mentioned that the present contract commenced with the 1981/82 issues of the telephone directories for a period of ten years. The contract makes provision for the duration thereof to be extended for periods of ten years or such longer or shorter periods as may be advisable. This option has already been exercised and the present contract now extends until the 1995/96 issues of the directories.

 Lehlohonolo Primary School: toilet facilities 409. Mr K M ANDREW

asked the Minister of Education and Development Aid:

  1. (1) Whether Lehlohonolo Primary School, Guguletu, has any toilet facilities for its pupils; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the details of the facilities provided, (b) when (i) was the school and (ii) were the toilet facilities built and (c) (i) how many (aa) primary and (bb) pre-primary children are there at this school and (ii) in respect of what date is this information furnished;
  2. (2) whether his department has received any representations regarding renovations, upgrading or repairs required in respect of this school; if so, (a) from whom, (b) when and (c) what was (i) the nature of and (ii) his Department’s response to each of these representations;
  3. (3) whether his Department has any plans to (a) provide adequate toilet facilities and (b) undertake other specified upgrading or renovations at this school; if not, why not; if so, (i) what plans, (ii) when will they be implemented and (iii) what will be the cost involved?

B829E

 The MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT AID:
  1. (1) Yes
    1. (a) Trough-type toilets consisting of brick walls, asbestos roof and asbestos partitions without inner doors. There are ten seats for girls and eight for boys with a urinal of 4 metres.
    2. (b) (i) and (ii) The information is not readily available.
    3. (c)
      1. (i)
        1. (aa) 333
        2. (bb) None
      2. (ii) 2 May 1989
  2. (2) No. (a), (b) and (c) fall away.
    The Department is, however, aware of the need.
  3. (3) (a) and (b) Yes
    1. (i) The erection of a new administration block and toilet facilities as well as the complete upgrading and renovation of the school is contemplated.
    2. (ii) During 1990, subject to the availability of funds.
    3. (iii) Approximately R450 000.
 Cape Town Gardens: telephone services outstanding 454. Mr K M ANDREW

asked the Minister of Communications:

Whether any applications for (a) residential and (b) business telephone services are outstanding in respect of each specified exchange serving the Cape Town Gardens constituency; if so, (i) how many in each case and (ii) when is it anticipated that the backlog will be eliminated?

B889E

 The MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS:
  1. (a) No;
  2. (b) no;
    1. (i) and (ii) fall away.
 Cape Town Gardens Parliamentary constituency: private post boxes 474. Mr K M ANDREW

asked the Minister of Communications:

Whether any applications for private post boxes were outstanding in the Cape Town Gardens Parliamentary constituency as at the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (a) at which post offices, (b) how many in each case, (c) what is the longest period for which any such application has been outstanding and (d) when is it anticipated that the backlog will be eliminated?

B912E

 The MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS:

Yes, as at 11 May 1989

  1. (a) and (b) Kloof Street — 7
    Mill Street — 2
  2. (c) Kloof Street — 4 months Mill Street — 3 months
  3. (d) the installation of additional private post boxes at the offices concerned is not contemplated at this stage and it will only be possible to assist the waiting applicants as and when existing boxes become vacant. A specific date for the elimination of the backlog cannot, therefore, be furnished.