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House of Assembly: Vol35 - THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY 1971

THURSDAY, 4TH FEBRUARY, 1971

For written reply:

Housing shortage 3. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Community Development:

What was the extent of the housing shortage for each race group in each province during 1969 and 1970, respectively.

 The MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

My Department’s estimates in respect of the demand for dwellings for persons who qualify for housing financed from the National Housing Fund, as based on projection by demographs and waiting lists at local authorities and the Department’s regional offices, are as follows:

1969

Transvaal

Cape

Natal

O.F.S.

Whites

1 220

1 910

1 240

310

Coloureds

4 800

14 700

1 460

450

Indians

1 350

1 110

8 870

0

Bantu

9 480

9 190

3 640

3 470

1970

Whites

1 210

1 900

1 230

320

Coloureds

4 990

14 710

1 450

440

Indians

1 360

1 120

8 880

0

Bantu

9 490

9 200

3 650

3 460
Coloured and Indian families removed in terms of group area proclamations 4. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Community Development:

How many (a) Coloured families in each province and (b) Indian families in the Cape Province, Natal and the Transvaal, respectively, (i) were removed in terms of group area proclamations during 1969 and 1970, respectively, and (ii) were still to be moved in terms of such proclamations as at the end of 1970.

 The MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

(i) 1969

Cape Province

Transvaal

Natal

O.F.S.

(a)

6 854

1 197

404

32

(b)

141

994

1 325

—

1970

(a)

3 605

404

346

150

(b)

39

724

1 587

—

(ii)

Cape Province

Transvaal

Natal

O.F.S.

(a)

25 215

3 621

2 618

1 819

(b)

1 660

3 468

8 049

—
Dwellings provided for Whites and non-Whites from funds of National Housing Fund 5. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Community Development:

(a) How many dwellings were built for each race group in each province during 1970 with funds provided from the National Housing Fund and (b) what were the total amounts provided in respect of each race group in each province.

 The MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

(a)

Transvaal

Cape Province

Natal

O.F.S.

Whites

1 456

1 052

392

156

Coloureds

1 664

5 632

876

195

Indians

867

9

1 111

—

Bantu

3 592

1 266

607

947

(b) Whites

4 368 895

4 956 672

2 076 435

768 291

Coloureds

6 592 684

22 896 687

3 328 246

527 054

Indians

3 468 250

44 695

4 533 459

—

Bantu

1 480 632

633 189

300 842

469 648
Blue Train 15. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of Transport:

  1. (1) When is the new Blue Train expected to be placed in service;
  2. (2) whether a decision has been reached regarding the re-routing of the present Blue Train; if so, what will the new route be.
 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:
  1. (1) Present indications are that the first train set will be placed in service during June, 1972, and the second during July, 1972.
  2. (2) Yes, the existing train sets will operate between Johannesburg and Durban.
 Air conditioning in main line saloons 16. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of Transport:

Whether steps are being taken to provide air conditioning in main line saloons; if so, what steps; if not, why not.

 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:

No. The provision of full air conditioning in all main line saloons is not considered justified as the cost thereof would be prohibitive. Heating is provided during the winter months, and special steps are being taken to improve insulation in new main line saloons.

 Housing: Shortage at 31.12.70 and houses provided during 1970 23. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of Community Development:

  1. (1) What was the estimated shortage of houses for White, Coloured, Indian and Bantu persons, respectively, in each province as at 31st December, 1970;
  2. (2) how many houses were made available for occupation by persons of each race group in each province during 1970 by (a) his Department and (b) local authorities.
 The MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

My Department’s estimates in respect of the demand for dwellings for persons who qualify for housing financed from the National Housing Fund, as based on projection by demographs and waiting lists at local authorities and the Department’s regional offices, are as follows:

(1)

Transvaal

Cape

Natal

O.F.S.

Whites

1 210

1 900

1230

320

Coloureds

4 990

14 710

1 450

440

Indians

1 360

1 210

8 880

0

Bantu

9 490

9 200

3 650

3 460

2 (a)

Whites

160

185

35

—

Coloureds

367

350

604

—

Indians

468

—

1

—

Bantu

—

—

—

—

(b)

Whites

1 672

1 024

472

204

Coloureds

1 720

6 836

364

260

Indians

524

—

1 476

—

Bantu

4 788

1 688

808

1 264
Training of Coloured, Bantu and Indian Post Office officials 43. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs:

  1. (1) Whether a training centre exists for Coloured persons who wish to follow a career in the Post Office; if so, (a) where, (b) on what date was it established, (c) for which posts is training provided and (d) how many Coloured persons have since 1st January, 1970, (i) enrolled for training and (ii) completed their training;
  2. (2) whether other training centres for non-Whites exist or are contemplated; if so, (a) for which non-White groups and (b) where.
 The MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS:
  1. (1) No, but a training centre for Coloured Telephone Mechanics is being established in Maitland and is scheduled to open with about 32 learners on 1st March, 1971. Upon completion of their training, these persons will do duty in their own areas, e.g. Athlone.
  2. (2) A training centre for Bantu Clerks exists at Umtata. It is the intention also to create facilities for the training of Bantu Telephone Mechanics for service in the Transkei in the foreseeable future. A training centre for Indian Telephone Mechanics is being established in Durban. Upon completion of their training, these persons will do duty in their own areas, e.g. Chatsworth. Non-Whites in other work categories, e.g. Coloured and Indian Clerks, receive on-the-job training.
 Ships calling at major ports, 1966/70 80. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

asked the Minister of Transport:

How many ships called at the ports of Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, respectively, in each of the past five years.

 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:

Durban:

1966

1967

1968

1969

1970

Ocean-going ships

2 446

4 066

4 884

4 863

4 916

Coasters

492

536

597

574

613

Trawlers and whalers

2 088

1 449

1 604

1 549

1 625

Total

5 026

6 051

7 085

6 986

7 154

East London:

Ocean-going ships

964

1 099

1 172

1 077

1 134

Coasters

288

227

274

242

258

Trawlers and whalers

123

102

86

129

37

Total

1 375

1 428

1 532

1 448

1 429

Port Elizabeth:

1966

1967

1968

1969

1970

Ocean-going ships

1 180

1 254

1 325

1 383

1 556

Coasters

375

335

434

365

476

Trawlers and whalers

246

269

295

312

413

Total

1 801

1 858

2 054

2 060

2 445

Cape Town:

Ocean-going ships

2 509

3 609

3 959

3 723

3 731

Coasters

591

568

694

585

643

Trawlers and whalers

3 167

4 448

3 490

4 363

2 891

Total

6 267

8 625

3 143

8 671

7 265
Group Areas Act: Whites and non-Whites disqualified and resettled 82. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

asked the Minister of Community Development:

How many members of each race group (a) have been disqualified in terms of the Group Areas Act in each province and (b) have so far been resettled in their own areas.

 The MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

(a) In each province the following number of families became disqualified in terms of the proclamation of group areas:

Cape

Transvaal

Natal

O.F.S.

Whites

534

293

751

—

Coloureds

53 133

10 689

4 218

2 849

Indians

2 380

10 804

24 996

—

Chinese

380

526

27

—

(b) Resettled—

Whites

285

267

694

—

Coloureds

27 918

7 068

1 600

1 030

Indians

720

6 934

16 734

—

Chinese

64

—

—

—
Value of properties and vacant land held by Dept. of Community Development 85. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

asked the Minister of Community Development:

What is the total value of property and vacant land held by his Department in the Republic.

 The MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

R84 141 477. The value of properties held, is furnished according to actual purchase prices. Some properties, however, were purchased years ago and fluctuations in values of properties occur daily—in some instances increases and in others decreases—as a result of various factors such as the erection of buildings on land, demolitions, etc., so that the real value is indeterminable. Even valuations of the same property by different sworn appraisers differ in the most instances.

 Acquisition of properties in District Six by Community Development Board and/or Housing Commission 89. Mr. L. G. MURRAY

asked the Minister of Community Development:

  1. (1) When is it anticipated that the acquisition of all properties to be acquired by the Community Development Board and/or the Housing Commission in the District Six area of Cape Town will be completed;
  2. (2) what is (a) the description, (b) the date of acquisition, (c) the price paid or to be paid and (d) the revenue earned from date of acquisition, of each property already acquired;
  3. (3) whether any properties acquired have been re-sold; if so, what is (a) the description, (b) the purchase price, (c) the date of purchase, (d) the date of sale, (e) the selling price and (f) the name of the purchaser, of each such property.
 The MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
  1. (1) End of 1973.
  2. (2) The transactions are still in various stages of settlement. In many cases agreement was reached in respect of the compensation payable and in other cases it is or has been necessary to resort to arbitration. Because of the large numbers of properties involved and in view of the enormous amount of work and time required, it will not be possible to submit the particulars as requested by the hon. member in such detail.
  3. (3) Pending replanning, the properties acquired are not being sold.
 Cartage charges for passengers’ luggage 94. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Transport:

  1. (1) Whether cartage charges for passengers’ luggage were increased during 1970; if so, (a) on what date, (b) what is the percentage increase for (i) distances of two miles, (ii) the longest distance, (iii) the shortest distance, (c) what are the reasons for the increase and (d) to which areas does it apply;
  2. (2) whether separate accounts are kept for the gross and nett revenue and expenditure on the collection and delivery of passengers’ luggage; if not, why not; if so, what are the revenue and expenditure concerned in respect of the last 12 months for which figures are available.
 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) 16th November, 1970.
    2. (b) (i), (ii) and (iii) 100 per cent.
    3. (c) A substantial increase in operating expenditure as a result of the higher cost of equipment and improved salaries and wages for staff.
    4. (d) Cape Town, Klerksdorp, Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay, East London, Bloemfontein, Welkom, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg, Germiston, Pretoria. Windhoek and Luderitz, at which centres departmental cartage services are in operation.
  2. (2) The collection and delivery of passengers’ luggage and parcels traffic is a combined service and separate accounts are not maintained.