House of Assembly: Vol35 - FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 1971
For oral reply:
—Withdrawn.
asked the Minister of Planning:
- (1) Whether he is considering the establishment of growth points for the Coloured population of Natal; if so, (a) how many, (b) where will they be situated and (c) what will be the extent of the areas;
- (2) whether he will make a statement in regard to the matter.
- (1) No; but I am investigating the establishment of regional towns for the Coloureds of Natal.
(a), (b) and (c) Fall away.
- (2) Falls away.
asked the Minister of Police:
- (1) What is the (a) White and (b) non-White (i) authorized and (ii) actual establishment of officers and other ranks, respectively, of the drug staff section of the South African Police;
- (2) what is the rank of the commanding officer of this section;
- (3) whether members of this section undergo special training; if so, what is (a) the nature of the training and (b) the duration of the course;
- (4) (a) how many and (b) what types of vehicles are at the disposal of the section;
- (5) whether special equipment relating to drug detection and identification is provided; if so, what type of equipment;
- (6) what is the (a) authorized and (b) actual establishment for the section responsible for (i) the identification and (ii) the analysis of drugs;
- (7) how many sniffer dogs (a) are employed by the drug detection section and (b) are being trained for this work.
- (1) and (2) There is no detachment of the South African Police on a country wide basis with a specified establishment charged with dealing with the drug menace, but in certain large cities and towns special units under the command of local officers have been established to pay special attention to combating this evil. These police activities are being co-ordinated from South African Police Headquarters, Pretoria.
- (3), (4) and (5) Already one training course for members of these units was held in Johannesburg during 1970. It is, however, not the Department’s policy to divulge the details, nature, scope and methods of police training in the combating of crime of whatever nature, or to furnish particulars of vehicles or equipment employed therein, as this may be of assistance to offenders.
- (6) None. Such identification and analysis are at present still being undertaken by laboratory staffs and pharmacists not attached to the South African Police.
- (7) (a) and (b) None. Experiments with various crossbreeds are still being continued.
asked the Minister of Community Development:
- (1) How many Coloured (a) management and (b) consultative committees have been constituted;
- (2) in what towns do the management committees have elected as well as nominated members.
- (1)
- (a) 22.
- (b) 53.
- (2) Bellville, Graaff-Reinet, Paarl, Port Elizabeth, Worcester, Johannesburg.
asked the Minister of the Interior:
(a) How many films have been submitted to the Publications Control Board since its establishment in 1963, (b) how many of these were totally prohibited, (c) in how many were changes or cuts required and (d) how many were classified as not to be shown to Bantu.
- (a) 14 440 (from 1st November, 1963, up to 29th January, 1971).
- (b) 218.
- (c) 1 764.
- (d) 757.
—Withdrawn.
—Withdrawn.
asked the Minister of Police:
(a) How many cases of theft of motorcar radios were reported during 1970 and (b) in how many cases was (i) a prosecution instituted, (ii) a conviction obtained and (iii) no arrest made.
- (a) 7 612.
- (b)
- (i) 479.
- (ii) 368.
- (iii) 7 133.
asked the Minister of Police:
(a) How many cases of car burglaries were reported to the Botanic Gardens Road Police Station, Durban, during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1970, and (b) in how many cases was (i) a prosecution instituted, (ii) a conviction obtained and (iii) no arrest made.
- (a) 9.
- (b)
- (i) 1.
- (ii) None.
- (iii) 8.
asked the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs:
(a) How many radio licence inspectors are employed in the Republic, (b) what is the average number of calls per annum made by each inspector and (c) what is the annual cost of this inspectorate.
- (a) 79 Whites and 37 non-Whites.
- (b) Approximately 15 000.
- (c) Approximately R425 000.
asked the Minister of Transport:
What was the total nett profit of each consortium company under the Motor Vehicle Insurance Act for each year since 1965-’66.
The information is not available. Consortium companies are public companies and are not in terms of the Motor Vehicle Insurance Act, 1942 (Act No. 29 of 1942), as amended, obliged to render profit and loss accounts to this Department.
—Reply standing over.
asked the Minister of Transport:
- (1) Whether any pension payments due to Bantu railway pensioners were withheld or delayed during December, 1970 and January, 1971; if so, (a) how many in each month, (b) what total amounts were withheld or delayed and (c) for what reasons;
- (2) whether all these pensioners have now received all the payments withheld or delayed; if not, why not.
- (1) Yes.
(a) |
December, 1970 |
640 |
January, 1971 |
362 |
|
(b) |
December, 1970 |
|
Pensions |
R3 210.75 |
|
Allowances |
R11 657.00 |
|
January, 1971 |
||
Pensions |
R1 815.00 |
|
Allowances |
R6 593.00 |
(c) Questionnaires sent to pensioners for the purposes of identification as a means of preventing defalcations, were not timeously returned in the instances in question.
- (2) No. Payment has been resumed in respect of 278 of the 640 pensions suspended in December, 1970. In the remaining instances the necessary questionnaires have not yet been returned.
Arising out of the Deputy Minister’s reply, can he tell us how these questionnaires were sent to these pensioners?
These questionnaires were sent by arrangement with the postal authorities.
How were they sent?
Through the postal authorities, in the normal way.
Arising further from the Deputy Minister’s reply, were these questionnaires not in fact sent via station masters, if not in fact sent to station masters?
And through the Post Office, in the normal way.
To whom?
Order!
—Reply standing over.
asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs:
- (1) Whether the Government contemplates moving the South African Embassy in Cologne to Bonn; if so,
- (2) whether land has been purchased in Bonn for this purpose; if so, at what price;
- (3) whether an architect has been appointed to draw up plans for a new building; if so, (a) what is the name of the architect and (b) on what conditions was he appointed;
- (4) what is the estimated cost of the planned new building or buildings;
- (5) when is it expected that building work will (a) commence and (b) be completed.
- (1) Yes.
- (2) Yes.
- (a) Site for the chancery, R256 037.
- (b) Site for the official residence, R312 847.
- (3) Yes; for both the chancery and the official residence.
- (a) Mr. Ernö Südi. The plans will naturally be checked and approved by the Department of Public Works. The architect will i.a. have to see that all German requirements are met.
- (b) In accordance with fees prescribed by the Institute of Architects in Germany. In the case of the official residence they amount to 5.7 per cent and in the case of the chancery to 5.2 per cent.
- (4) The latest estimate for the official residence is R395 000. The estimate for the chancery is still to be determined. A planning figure of R1 000 000 for both projects is allowed.
- (5)
- (a) The anticipated tender date for both projects is September 1972 but confirmation by the private architect is awaited.
- (b) The proposed contract period is 24 months but confirmation by the private architect is also awaited.
—Reply standing over.
Question 17:
Mr. Speaker, I should like to ask that this Question stand over. [Interjections.] When a Question asks for particulars, surely it is not unreasonable to ask that it stand over until Tuesday?
asked the Minister of National Education:
- (1) Whether the statement made by the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs on 19th March, 1969, that it was not the task of the South African Broadcasting Corporation to venture into the sphere of party politics, still applies; if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that the requirements of the statement are being adhered to; if not,
- (2) whether he will make a statement in regard to the matter.
- (1) Yes. During the past two decades it has been the task of the Control Board of the S.A.B.C. to ensure that this standpoint is adhered to.
- (2) Falls away.
Arising out of the reply of the hon. the Minister, is he prepared to have complaints from members of this House in that regard investigated?
It is the privilege of any member of this House to raise any complaint in that regard across the floor of the House.
asked the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs:
- (1) Whether any conditions are imposed for the use of slogans in stamp-cancelling machines; if so, what conditions;
- (2) what slogans have been used since 1st January, 1968;
- (3) whether any requests for other slogans to be used have been refused since that date; if so, (a) how many and (b) what were the main reasons for refusal.
- (1) Yes; the use of slogans in stampcancelling machines is normally restricted to post office matters, but exceptions are made in the case of matters considered to be of national importance. In such cases the parties concerned are required to bear the cost of the engraved sleeves. A slogan in both languages combined must consist of not more than 45 letters or figures.
- (2) Get home safely,
Soil and water are precious, Water means life,
Census 6 May/Mei 1970 sensus, Support soil festival,
Post Christmas mail early (used only during Christmas period),
Invest with the Post Office, Post Office emblem,
Combat crime—it is your duty, and Make use of P.O. yellow pages. - (3) Yes; (a) 5 and (b) mainly because the slogans were of purely local or sectional interest.
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
- (1) How many houses (a) were constructed during 1970 and (b) are expected to be constructed during 1971 in (i) Mdantsane and (ii) Dimbaza;
- (2) what was the total population of Mdantsane and Dimbaza, respectively, at the end of 1970;
- (3) (a) how many schools are there in each of these townships, (b) how many of the schools are staffed and (c) how many pupils are there.
- (1)
- (a)
- (i) Mdantsane 1 189
- (ii) Dimbaza 310
- (b)
- (i) Approx. 2 000 in Mdantsane.
- (ii) 300 in Dimbaza.
- (a)
(2) |
Mdantsane |
66 380 |
Dimbaza |
5 922 |
- (3)
- (a) Mdantsane 24
Dimbaza 3 - (b) All the schools are staffed.
- (c) Mdantsane 12 577
Dimbaza 1 710
- (a) Mdantsane 24
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
- (1) Whether tenders have been accepted for the construction of a hospital in Mdantsane; if so, (a) what is the amount of the tender or tenders and (b) when is it expected that the hospital will be completed; if not, why not;
- (2) what amount has been paid in respect of architect’s fees and other expenses for the drawing up of plans.
- (1) Yes.
- (a) R5 624 600.
- (b) During 1973.
- (2) R265 353.
asked the Minister of Agriculture:
How many students have enrolled at the Grootfontein Agricultural College in every year since 1966.
1966 |
162 |
1967 |
145 |
1968 |
150 |
1969 |
114 |
1970 |
73 |
1971 |
50 |
asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:
- (1) What is the total estimated investment that South African motor vehicle manufacturers will have to make in order to comply with their undertakings to participate in the phase three local development programme for the manufacture of vehicles;
- (2) what further investments in addition to the investments of motor manufacturers will have to be made by industries manufacturing components to be supplied to these manufacturers to enable them to participate in the programme;
- (3) what proportion of the investments to be made under these two categories is it estimated will require foreign exchange.
- (1) R110 million additional to existing investments.
- (2) An estimated amount of R50 million.
- (3) This information is not available.
—Reply standing over.
asked the Minister of Planning:
- (1) Whether an area including the property known as Die Eiland in the Ceres district was affected by a proclamation in terms of the Group Areas Act; if so, (a) what was the date of the proclamation, (b) how many properties were affected, (c) what was the total area affected, (d) for occupation by which race group was the proclamation made and (e) for what use was this area proclaimed;
- (2) whether land-owners have been prejudiced in any way in regard to making improvements on the affected properties since the date of proclamation;
- (3) whether this area or any portion thereof has subsequently been (a) deproclaimed and/or (b) reproclaimed for occupation by another race group; if so, (i) which area, (ii) for which race group has it been proclaimed, (iii) when was such reproclamation made and (iv) why was the reproclamation made.
- (1) Yes.
- (a) 24th December, 1959.
- (b) Two; being the farm of Mr. Bester and the recreation area.
- (c) Approximately 18 hectares.
- (d) Future Coloured.
- (e) Future ownership and occupation.
- (2) No.
- (3)
- (a) Yes. The whole area was deproclaimed on 15th May, 1970.
- (b) No. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) Fall away.
—Reply standing over.
asked the Minister of Social Welfare and Pensions:
- (1) Whether instances have been brought to his notice since 1st February, 1971, of alleged unsatisfactory conditions under which recipients of social welfare assistance and pensions are living in the magisterial district of Johannesburg; if so,
- (2) whether he will make a statement in regard to the matter indicating inter alia any steps he has taken or is considering taking.
- (1) Yes.
- (2) No. The matter is still being investigated.
asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:
- (1) Whether any South African licensed factory ships are at present fishing (a) inside or (b) outside South African territorial waters and/or the fishery zone; if so, (i) which ships, (ii) where are they fishing, (iii) what species of fish are being caught and (iv) for what purposes will the catch be used;
- (2) whether the Government is considering taking steps to prevent the factory ships from operating in these areas; if so, (a) what steps and (b) when.
- (1) (a) No; (b), (b) (i) and (b) (ii) I am aware that the Willem Barendsz has left for the fishing grounds of South West Africa, but according to information at my disposal thus far it has not yet started catching;
- (2) Yes.
- (a) By way of:
- (i) More extensive legal powers, as set out in Proclamation No. 22 of 1971, published in a Government Gazette Extraordinary of today.
- (ii) More intensive patrol services with the assistance of the Navy, the Air Force, the South African Police and the Division of Sea Fisheries. The South-West Africa Administration will also continue with patrol flights with its aircraft on behalf of the Department of Industries.
- (iii) The granting of powers of arrest and seizure to specially nominated officers of the Navy and of the Division of Sea Fisheries.
- (b) All the said steps have already been taken.
- (a) By way of:
Arising out of the hon. the Deputy Minister’s reply, is he aware of the fact that at the present moment a factory ship is operating about 60-odd miles from Cape Point and that the activities of this ship might ruin the international fishing competition scheduled to take place in that area in the near future?
I regret that I am not aware of that. According to my information the ship has already left for South-West African waters.
Reply standing over from Tuesday, 9 th February, 1971
The MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS replied to Question *26, by Mr. L. G. Murray:
Whether repairs, renovations and/or additions to residences occupied by Cabinet Ministers have been effected or approved for completion since 1st April, 1969; if so, (a) which residences are involved, (b) what is the nature of the repairs, renovations and/or additions in each case and (c) what is the cost involved in each case.
Yes. (a) and (b) General maintenance services were carried out at all the residences. The nature of the more extensive repair services undertaken or approved, as well as additions and improvements, are reflected on the attached schedule, (c) Total cost of all these services at each residence—see schedule.
[Schedule laid upon Table with leave of House.]
Residences |
Repairs and Renovations |
Additions and Improvements |
Cost |
Groote Schuur |
The replacement of water supply tanks, blinds and toilet fittings; repair of earthquake damage to chimneys; renewal of the electrical wiring; painting of swimming bath and repairs to pelmets. |
A new burglar alarm system was approved and the following additional requirements provided barbecue; shelves; display cabinet; roller blinds; canopy. |
R22 269.00 |
Rockyvale |
Renovation of the exterior: and interior walls and the replacement of electrical fittings. |
Alterations to the main bedroom and dressing room; new toilet facilities for servants; wall cupboards in scullery and powder room and the provision of cross ventilation in the pantry. |
R9 620.00 |
No. 4, Groote Schuur Ave. |
Renovations of walls, including repainting and replacing of wall paper. |
A new entrance porch and barbecue; the provision of additional cupboards, hat and coat hooks, tiehangers, mirrors and a new washing machine. |
R11 990.00 |
No. 5, Groote Schuur Ave. |
Replacement of a kitchen cupboard, electrical fittings and wall paper and repairs to the bell system. |
Enclosing of pergola; erection of barbecue; supply of additional refrigerator and the provision of a hand basin and cupboards. |
R8 750.00 |
Highstead |
Painting of exterior walls, renovation of guest toilet and the replacement of lights and electrical fittings; wall paper and blinds. |
Various new services consisting of:—shower stall; kitchen cupboards; burglar proofing; lights at the barbecue; enclosing upstairs fireplaces; the insulation of the ceilings with glassfibre and alterations to the electric wiring system. |
R7 400.00 |
Woolsack |
Replacement of closet; general repairs and renovations and replacement of oilcloth coverings; replacement of deep freeze and renovations and painting of exterior walls. |
Provision of:—additional towel rails; a wall cupboard; a stand pipe and ground covering to backyard. |
R3 618.00 |
De Meule |
Replacement of the electric stove and complete repairs and renovations. |
New paving slabs. |
R2 317.00 |
Bergsig |
Painting of the lounge, repairs to the roof and pathway and replacement of awnings. |
Supply of new washing machine and building of a new vegetable and firewood store. |
R3 935.00 |
Halfway |
Complete repairs and renovations; repairs to drainage; burglary repairs; replacement of refrigerator. |
Erection of new fence. |
R2 050.00 |
61, Klipper Road |
Repairs to thatched roofs and fence. Replacement of hot water cylinder; stoep tiles and deep freeze. |
Provision of a new washing machine. |
R3 165.00 |
Sonskyn |
General repairs and renovations and replacement of deep freeze. |
Alteration to garage; provision of window in cellar and supply of washing machine. |
R2 672.00 |
Hooggelegen |
General repairs and renovations and replacement of stove. |
Accommodation for secretaries; alterations to stoep and other alterations. |
R16 472.00 |
Klein Schuur |
Replacement of wall paper and complete general repairs and renovations. |
Building of new bathrooms and the provision of bathroom fittings; new gas stove and towelrail in guest toilet. |
R4 840.00 |
Savernake |
Painting of lounge; replacement of tarmac and repositioning of power plug; general repairs and renovations. |
Additional servants’ quarters; alterations and enlargement of dining room; erection of trellis for creeper; provision of shaving mirror and glass shelves and soap dish in bathroom; provision of sapling fence. |
R7 479.00 |
Red Marley |
General repairs and renovations. |
New laundry and pantry building with fixtures and fittings; store for garden tools and split pole fence; cement floor in cellar; racks for storage. |
R4 200.00 |
Green Briar |
General repairs and renovations and repainting of swimming bath. |
Provision of towelrails, fly screens and burglar proofing; alterations to shower; bell system and plugs; new washing machine and tap. |
R6 207.00 |
Bordeaux flat |
General repairs; replacement of sunblinds, wall paper and door furniture. |
Provision of:—screen doors and frames; additional kitchen cupboards; roller blinds; washing machine; cupboard shelves, drawers and locks; alterations to the electrical wiring and fittings; installation of bell pushes. |
R7 502.00 |
La Rochelle |
General repairs. |
Installation of new electric fittings; increased electrical mains; new stove; provision of bells and shaving plugs; alterations to doors; wallpapering of rooms. |
R3 567.00 |
Bryntirion 8 |
External repairs and renovations. |
None. |
R355.00 |
Bryntirion 10 |
Repairs to sewerage system. |
Modernisation of two bathrooms, new sun stoep; built-in cupboards and alterations to driveway. |
R12 605.00 |
Bryntirion 11 |
Normal internal and external repairs and renovations, replacement of old wooden windows and repairs to floors. |
Provision of built-in cupboards. |
R3 300.00 |
Bryntirion 12 |
Complete repairs and renovations. |
Rebuilding scheme comprising:—two new bathrooms with shower facilities; new powder room; alterations to bedrooms; built-in cupboards in main bedroom; alterations to laundry and storeroom; alterations to bathroom and toilet to guest room; and modernisation of kitchen and additional showers. |
R22 140.00 |
Bryntirion 15 |
Repairs to drive-way. |
Additions to outbuildings. |
R3 550.00 |
Bryntirion 17 |
Repairs to stoep areas, bathroom and toilet; normal repairs and renovations. |
Tiling of bathroom and toilet and provision of non-slip tiles. |
R2 698.00 |
Bryntirion 18 |
Extensive repairs and renovations; replacement of all wooden windows, gutters, downpipes, etc.; and complete rewiring of residence |
Alterations to main bedroom; provision of cloakroom and bathroom; built-in cupboards; provision of sliding doors between dining room and lounge and lounge and study and enlargement of dining room. |
R28 088.00 |
Bryntirion 19 |
Normal repairs and renovations; repairs to bathroom. |
Modernisation of kitchen; alterations to gardens. |
R4 200.00 |
Bryntirion 20 |
Repairs to windows, doors and fences and general normal repairs and renovations. |
Provision of:—burglar proofing, blinds and gauze screens to windows; grill gate; bell system; additional bathroom and toilet facilities; insulation of ceilings; additional door to study; alterations to garden. |
R8 718.00 |
427 Charles Street |
Repairs to stormwater drains. |
Enlargement of two bedrooms and dining room; alterations to windows and entrance hall. |
R12 150.00 |
850 Government Avenue |
Repairs to swimming bath and change rooms. |
Alterations to garden; construction of new driveway; additional garage and storeroom; provision of new electrical fittings and new oil slow combustion stove. |
R8 600.00 |
996 Government Avenue |
Normal repairs and renovations. |
None. |
R850.00 |
Goede Hoop |
Complete external and internal repairs and renovations including repairs to water supply and driveway. |
None. |
R5 000.00 |
Libertas |
Repairs and renovations to exterior of main building, outbuildings and garage block; repairs to tennis court and drive-way; replacement and repairs to stoves; repairs to electrical and mechanical systems and to courtyard. |
Provision of alarm system. |
R14 500.00 |
970 Church Street |
General normal repairs and renovations; repairs to electrical system; replacement of split pole fence and awnings. |
Provision of a storeroom, two additional rooms, built-in cupboards in main bedroom and alterations to servant’s quarters. |
R15 960.00 |
307 Nicholson Street |
Repairs to swimming bath, including water and electrical systems. |
Insulation of ceilings. |
R1 943.00 |
331 Olivier Street |
Repairs to swimming bath including electrical and mechanical services. Repairs to chimney and replacement of fencing. |
Provision of:—protecting fence; change rooms at swimming bath; new guest suite; canopy from garage to kitchen; sliding doors to private lounge; drive-way to residence; alterations to electrical system and alterations to garden. |
R16 657.00 |
300 Olivier Street |
Complete internal and external repairs and renovations. Repairs to swimming bath. |
Alterations to electrical installations; provision of built-in cupboards. |
R9 400.00 |
For written reply:
asked the Minister of Indian Affairs:
- (1) Whether any representations were made to him in regard to teachers’ salary scales announced during 1970; if so, (a) what persons or bodies and (b) what was the nature of the representations;
- (2) whether any action was taken as a result of such representations; if so, what action; if not, why not.
- (1) Yes.
- (a) The South African Indian Teachers’ Association. The Association of Indian Inspectors of Indian Education. The Trade Union Council of South Africa.
- (b) Apart from certain anomalies that were brought to notice, the representations were to the effect that the salaries for Indian teachers should be placed on a par with those of White teachers or that the gap between their respective salary scales should be reduced.
- (2) The representations regarding the salary scales have been referred to the Public Service Commission while those pertaining to anomalies in individual cases are being investigated by the Department.
asked the Minister of the Interior:
(a) How many applications were received during the year ended 31st October, 1970, from South African citizens who wished to qualify themselves for a career in the Public Service, (b) how many applications were successful, (c) what is the total amount of assistance granted and (d) what is the total number of students who will be attending each of the universities.
- (a) 1 985 applications for Public Service bursaries were received,
- (b) all allocations have not yet been finalized, but up to the 8th February, 1971, 869 bursaries were offered to applicants of which 754 have been accepted,
- (c) assistance in respect of new bursaries amount to R310 000 at present. (The total provision in respect of existing and new bursaries for the present financial year is R1 213 000),
- (d) bursars may attend the university of their own choice and many bursars have not yet indicated at which university they intend to study.
asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs:
(a) With which countries does the Republic have formal agreements for the admission of citizens of such countries for work in the Republic and (b) how many workers from each country are working in the Republic at present.
- (a) With Portugal in respect of Moçambique and with Malawi.
- (b)
- (i) Moçambique—approximately 140 800.
- (ii) Malawi—approximately 117 400.
asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs:
(a) In which countries does the Republic have residential diplomatic representation at present, (b) who are the representatives concerned and (c) how many years’ service has each representative had in the post concerned.
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
|
Argentina |
Dr. R. A. du Plooy |
approx. |
½ year |
Australia |
J. K. Uys |
„ |
2 years |
Austria |
S. Frank |
„ |
1½ „ |
Belgium |
J. van Dalsen |
„ |
1½ „ |
Brazil |
W. S. van Heerden |
„ |
½ year |
Canada |
M. I. Botha |
„ |
½ „ |
Finland |
A. G. Dunn |
„ |
3 years |
France |
A. B. F. Burger |
„ |
1½ „ |
Germany (The Federal Republic of) |
D. B. Sole |
„ |
2 „ |
Greece |
P. R. Lindhorst |
„ |
½ year |
Italy |
W. Dirkse-van-Schalkwyk |
„ |
1½ years |
Malawi |
J. F. Wentzel |
„ |
3 „ |
The Netherlands |
T. J. Endemann |
„ |
3 „ |
Portugal |
B. J. van der Walt |
„ |
½ year |
Rhodesia |
J. G. Stewart |
„ |
1½ years |
Spain |
J. C. H. Maree |
„ |
2 „ |
Sweden |
T. Hewitson |
„ |
2 „ |
Switzerland: |
|||
Berne |
K. E. Pakendorf |
„ |
3 „ |
Geneva: |
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U.N. and G.A.T.T |
Dr. W. C. Naude |
„ |
5 „ |
United Kingdom |
Dr. H. G. Luttig |
„ |
4 „ |
United States of America: |
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Washington |
H. L. T. Taswell |
„ |
6 „ |
New York UN |
C. F. von Hirschberg |
„ |
½ year |
Uruguay |
G. C. Nel |
„ |
3 years |
In the following countries where the Republic does not have an Embassy or a Legation, it is represented by residential Career Consuls-General with the personal rank of Ambassador, namely:
- China: J. H. Selfe.
- Iran: A. J. Oxley.
- Japan: A. A. M. Hamilton.
- Lebanon: H. H. Woodward.
- New Zealand: P. H. Philip.
asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs:
Which countries have residential diplomatic representation in the Republic at present.
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Finland
- France
- Germany (The Federal Republic of)
- Greece
- Israel
- Italy
- Malawi
- The Netherlands
- Portugal
- Rhodesia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States of America.
The following countries which do not have an Embassy or Legation in South Africa, are represented by residential career Consular representatives:
- China
- Denmark
- Iran
- Lebanon
- Japan
- Norway
- Uruguay.
asked the Minister of Police:
- (1) How many (a) Whites, (b) Coloureds, (c) Asians and (d) Africans were serving at the end of 1970 as (i) commissioned officers, (ii). warrant officers, (iii) chief sergeants, special grade, (iv) chief sergeants, (v) senior sergeants, (vi) sergeants, (vii) constables and (viii) civilian employees or temporary members of the South African Police Force;
- (2) what are the salary scales for (a) White, (b) Coloured, (c) Asian and (d) Bantu (i) warrant officers, class I and (ii) sergeants.
(1) |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
(i) |
1 567 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
(ii) |
1 374 |
— |
— |
— |
(iii) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(iv) |
— |
9 |
3 |
14 |
(v) |
— |
22 |
4 |
98 |
(vi) |
4 518 |
225 |
135 |
1952 |
(vii) |
8 631 |
1 144 |
555 |
11 127 |
(viii) |
2 442 |
13 |
7 |
285 |
Note: With the institution of commissioned rank for non-White members of the force, the rank of Special Grade Senior Sergeant was abolished.
- (2)
- (a) Whites:
- (i) Warrant Officer: R2 280x120— 2 400x150— 4 500.
- (ii) Sergeant: R1 800x120—2 400x 150— 4 200.
- (b) Coloureds:
- (i) Not applicable.
- (ii) Chief Sergeant: R1 830x90— 2 460.
Senior Sergeant: R1 650x90 — 2 100.
Sergeant: R1 290X 90— 1 920.
- (c) Asians:
- (i) Not applicable.
- (ii) Chief Sergeant: R1 830x90—2 460.
Senior Sergeant: R 1 650x90 —2 100.
Sergeant: R1 290x90—1 920.
- (d) Bantu:
- (i) Not applicable.
- (ii) Chief Sergeant: R1 560x60— 1 800x90—2 070.
Senior Sergeant: R1 260x60 —1 740.
Sergeant: R1 020 x 60—1 500.
- (a) Whites:
Note: The force has no such rank as Warrant Officer Class I and non-White members have no rank of Warrant Officer.
asked the Minister of Bantu Education:
What are the present salary scales for Bantu men and women teachers, respectively, (a) holding a junior certificate plus a professional certificate and employed in a primary school, (b) holding the qualification of a matriculation certificate plus three years’ further training and employed in a (i) primary and (ii) secondary school and (c) holding the qualification of a matriculation certificate plus four years’ further training and employed in a (i) primary and (ii) secondary school.
- (a) Men: R660X 60—1 500.
Women: R534 x 42 — 660 x 60—1 260. - (b)
- (i) Men: R660x60—1 500.
Women: R534 x 42 — 660 x 60— 1 260. - (ii) Men: R960x60—1 800x90— 2 340.
Women: R840x60—1 800x90 —1 980.
- (i) Men: R660x60—1 500.
- (c)
- (i) Men: R660x60—1 500.
Women: R534 x 42 — 660 x 60— 1 260. - (ii) Men: R1 260x60—1 800x90— 2 610.
Women: R1 140x60—1 800x90 —2 160.
- (i) Men: R660x60—1 500.
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
(a) How many Bantu youths are serving apprenticeships in the homelands and (b) in which trades are they serving.
At present no machinery exists for the registration of apprenticeships in the Bantu homelands, but a specially designed scheme will come into operation in the foreseeable future. The reply to the question is, therefore:
- (a) Nil.
- (b) Falls away.
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
(a) How many Bantu persons are in receipt of (i) old-age pensions, (ii) blind persons’ pensions, (iii) disability grants and (iv) grants to ex-members of military forces and (b) what was the average sum paid to each recipient during 1970-’71.
- (a) As at 31st December, 1970:
- (i) 287 483.
- (ii) 11 958.
- (iii) 71 069.
- (iv) 212.
- (b) Estimated amounts are:
- (i) R56.70.
- (ii) R54.78.
- (iii) R56.40.
- (iv) R55.98.
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
What sums were spent during 1970 by
(a) his Department and (b) Bantu authorities on (i) the distribution of food to needy persons, (ii) the provision of blankets and other comforts and (iii) the provision of relief work for the unemployed.
- (a)
- (i) R53 685.
- (ii) R4 490.
- (iii) R15 921.
- (b)
- (i) R79 554.
- (ii) R3 730.
- (iii) R146 292.
The figures are in respect of the financial year 1969-’70, and do not include expenditure by the Transkeian Government.
asked the Minister of Statistics:
How many persons of each race group were economically active at the end of 1970.
According to provisional estimate: Whites, 1 471 000; Coloureds, 708 000; Asians, 161 000; Bantu, 4 972 000.
asked the Minister of Transport:
What are the figures of revenue and expenditure in respect of the last twelve months for which figures are available of the combined service for the collection and delivery of passengers’ luggage and parcels.
Revenue for the collection and delivery of passengers’ luggage and parcels for the period December, 1969, to November, 1970, amounted to R214 782. Expenditure figures are, however, not available as this service is integrated with the departmental cartage services at goods depots, and it is not feasible to maintain individual accounts for each type of service.
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
- (1) Whether representations have been received from the Johannesburg City Council in regard to planning for future housing and other requirements of the Bantu population of Johannesburg; if so, on what date;
- (2) whether a reply has been given to these representations; if so, on what date; if not, (a) why not and (b) when is it expected that a reply will be given.
- (1) Yes; most recent date 27th January, 1971.
- (2) Yes; on 27th January, 1971.
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
How many morgen of land (a) were bought during 1970 and (b) remain to be bought in terms of the Bantu Trust and Land Act in the Cape Province, Transvaal and Natal, respectively.
- (a) Cape Province: 85 761.5555 Hectares.
Transvaal: 11 730.8792 Hectares.
Natal: 8 757.8542 Hectares. - (b) Cape Province: 644 681.5514 Hectares.
Transvaal: 627 202.1111 Hectares.
Natal: 67 371.0751 Hectares.
It is regretted that the figures are available only in hectares. It will be noticed that the number of hectares still to be acquired in the Cape Province and Transvaal are more than was the case in 1969. The reason for this increase is that certain Released Areas or portions thereof in the Cape Province and Transvaal were declared Scheduled Areas as compensation for the Scheduled Areas which were excised.
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
- (1) (a) How many hospitals are at present in operation in each of the homelands, (b) where are they situated and (c) which of these hospitals are (i) State and (ii) mission institutions;
- (2) (a) how many in-patients and outpatients, respectively, can be treated at each hospital and (b) how many medical practitioners and nurses, respectively, are employed at each hospital.
(1) (a) Homelands |
Number of Hospitals |
Tswana |
7 |
North Sotho |
12 |
Venda |
4 |
South Sotho |
1 |
Swazi |
1 |
Zulu |
19 |
Xhosa (Transkei and Ciskei) |
29 |
Shangaan |
3 |
(b) Hospital |
District |
Bophelong |
Mafeking |
George Stegman |
Rustenburg |
Jubilee |
Hammanskraal |
Thusong |
Lichtenburg |
St. Ronrads |
Taung |
St. Michaels |
Kuruman |
Moroka |
Thaba Nchu |
Blouberg |
Pietersburg |
Ethel Lucas |
Pilgrim’s Rest |
Groothoek |
Potgietersrus |
Helena Franz |
Pietersburg |
Jane Furse |
Nebo |
W. F. Knobel |
Pietersburg |
Maandagshoek |
Lydenburg |
Matlala |
Nebo |
Meetse-a-Bophelo |
Tzaneen |
Mogalakwena |
Potgietersrus |
Philedelphia |
Groblersdal |
Ratanang |
Pilgrim’s Rest |
Donald Frazer |
Sibasa |
Siloam |
Sibasa |
Tshilidzini |
Sibasa |
William Eadie |
Sibasa |
Elizabeth Ross |
Witzieshoek |
Shongwe |
Barberton |
Appelsbosch |
New Hanover |
Amatikulu |
Mtunzini |
Catherine Booth |
Eshowe |
Ceza |
Mahlabatini |
Church of Scotland |
Msenga |
Edendale |
Pietermaritzburg |
Ekombe |
Nkandla |
Ekupumeleni |
Mtunzini |
Hlabisa |
Hlabisa |
Madadeni |
Newcastle |
Manguzi |
Ingwavuma |
Mbangolwane |
Eshowe |
Mosvold |
Ingwavuma |
Mseleni |
Ubombo |
Murchison |
Port Shepstone |
Nkonjeni |
Mahlabatini |
Ngwelezane |
Empangeni |
Tulasizwe |
Mahlabatini |
Untunjambili |
Kranskop |
All Saints |
Engcobo |
Bambisana |
Lusikisiki |
Canzibe |
Ngqeleni |
Butterworth |
Butterworth |
Holy Cross |
Lusikisiki |
Empelisweni |
Sterkspruit |
Glen Grey |
Lady Frere |
Greenville |
Bizana |
Isilimela |
Port St. Johns |
Madwaleni |
Elliotdale |
Mjanyane |
Ngqeleni |
Mkambati |
Lusikisiki |
Mt. Ayliff |
Mt. Ayliff |
Mt. Coke |
King William’s Town |
Mt. Frere |
Mt. Frere |
Nessie Knight |
Qumbu |
Nompumelelo |
Peddie |
Rietvlei |
Umzimkulu |
St. Barnabas |
Ngqeleni |
St. Elizabeth |
Lusikisiki |
St. Matthews |
Keiskammahoek |
St. Patrics |
Bizana |
Sipetu |
Tabankulu |
Sir Henry Elliot |
Umtata |
Tembuland |
Umtata |
Thafalofefe |
Kentani |
Umlamli |
Sterkspruit |
Sithulele |
Mqanduli |
Letaba |
Tzaneen |
Masana |
Pilgrim’s Rest |
Nkenzani |
Duiwelskloof |
Taylor Bequest |
Mount Frere |
- (c)
- (i) Amatikulu Hospital
Bophelong Hospital
Butterworth Hospital
Edendale Hospital
Madadeni Hospital
Sir Henry Elliot Hospital
Mjanyane Hospital
Mkambati Hospital
Ngwelezane Hospital
Taylor Bequest Hospital
Tembuland Hospital - (ii) The remaining 65 hospitals
- (i) Amatikulu Hospital
- (2) (a) and (b) The number of patients, particularly out-patients can not be determined and staff varies from place to place and time to time so that the required information is not readily available.
asked the Minister of Police:
- (1) How many persons in each race group who were domiciled and resident in the Republic at the time of their arrest were arrested and detained in each year since 1967 in terms of section 6 of the Terrorism Act;
- (2) how many of these persons in each race group were (a) charged and (b) convicted of terrorism in each year.
(1) It is considered not to be in the public interest to disclose this information. The attention of the hon. member is drawn to the provisions of subsection (6) of section 6 of Act 83 of 1967.
(2) |
1967 |
1968 |
1969 |
1970 |
||||
(a) |
(b) |
(a) |
(b) |
(a) |
(b) |
(a) |
(b) |
|
Whites |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Coloureds |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Asians |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Bantu |
37 |
35 |
1 |
1 |
30 |
18 |
20 |
1 |
asked the Minister of Indian Affairs:
(a) How many students enrolled in 1970 for the first time at the University of Durban-Westville for diploma courses in education and (b) how many of them were in possession of (i) the senior certificate advance grade, (ii) the senior certificate ordinary grade and (iii) matriculation exemption.
- (a) 48.
- (b)
- (i) 48.
- (ii) Nil.
- (iii) Nil.
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
What is the extent of land (a) covered with indigenous forest, (b) on which commercial plantations have been established, (c) on which non-commercial wood lots have been established, (d) planted with resilient fibres, (e) under sugar-cane, (f) under each of other commercial crops and (g) under irrigation in the Bantu areas of the Republic, excluding the Transkei.
- (a) 158 551 morgen which does not include savannah forest of the bushveld.
- (b) 35 619 morgen.
- (c) 24 844 morgen.
- (d) 13 351 morgen.
- (e) 16 391 morgen.
- (f) 50 morgen cocoa nuts.
12 morgen cashew nuts.As an experiment, 23 morgen coffee and 2 morgen tea have been planted. Cultivation of cotton varies annually and 527 morgen were cultivated during 1968/69 season.
- (g) 24 417 morgen.
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
How many (a) sawmills, (b) creosoting plants and (c) decortication plants have been established by his Department.
- (a) None have been established by the Department of Bantu Administration and Development itself, but the Bantu Investment Corporation has established two sawmills.
- (b) 13.
- (c) 12 decorticators are in operation while 34 portable units are being installed.
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
- (1) How many (a) male and (b) female contract workers from the homelands including the Transkei were employed in White areas during 1970;
- (2) (a) how many male and female Bantu respectively were removed from White urban areas during the same year and (b) how many of them were removed from (i) the Witwatersrand, (ii) the Cape Peninsula, (iii) Pretoria, (iv) Durban and (v) Port Elizabeth.
(1) (a) and (b) and (2) (a) This information is not available.
(2) (b) |
(i) 23 267 Males |
1 528 Females |
||
(ii) |
191 |
„ |
35 „ |
|
(iii) |
3 551 |
„ |
498 „ |
|
(iv) |
2 695 |
„ |
2 071 „ |
|
(v) |
13 |
„ |
2 „ |
|
asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:
- (1) In which places has the Bantu Investment Corporation or Xhosa Development Corporation established or taken over wholesale trading concerns;
- (2) how many (a) White, (b) Coloured and (c) Bantu persons are employed in such concerns in (i) the Republic, (ii) the Transkei and (iii) South West Africa;
- (3) whether any of these concerns have been sold to Bantu persons; if so, (a) how many and (b) in which places;
- (4) (a) how many wholesale concerns have been established independently by Bantu persons or companies and (b) where are they situated.
- (1) Heystekrand (district Rustenburg), Koringpunt (district Potgietersrus), Bushbuckridge, Soekmekaar, Umlazi, Ngwezi (Katima Mulilo), Oshikati (S.W.A.), Runtu (S.W.A.), Ondondjo (S.W.A.), Hammanskraal, Flagstaff, Umtata, Engcobo, Cala, Idutywa and Butterworth.
- (2)
- (a) (i) 21 (ii) 46 (iii) 28
- (b) (i) Nil (ii) 6 (iii) Nil
- (c) (i) 303 (ii) 197 (iii) 85
- (3) No. (a) and (b) Fall away.
- (4)
- (a) Two.
- (b) Sibasa and Hammanskraal.
asked the Minister of Statistics:
- (1) (a) How many persons immigrated to the Republic during 1970 and (b) from which countries did they come;
- (2) How many (a) White, (b) Coloured, (c) Indian and (d) Bantu persons emigrated from the Republic during the same year.
- (1)
- (a) 41 569.
- (b) According to data at present available for the eight months January to August, as follows: Kenya 253, Congo 25, Madeira 48, Malawi 71, Mauritius 65, Moçambique 136, Rhodesia 2 036, Tanzania 31, Zambia 1 212, other African States 588, Belgium 294, Denmark 52, Germany 1915, Finland 30, France 532, Greece 476, Ireland 189, Italy 578, Netherlands 822, Norway 16, Austria 490, Portugal 914, Spain 81, Sweden 39, Switzerland 727, Czechoslovakia 69, United Kingdom 13 952, other countries in Europe 140, Cyprus 115, Israel 29, other countries in Asia 56, Argentine 13, Brazil 24, Canada 196, United States of America 226, other countries in the Americas 49, Australia 460, New Zealand 158. Total 27 107.
- (2)
- (a) 9 162.
- (b) (c) and (d) 114.
asked the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs:
Which telephone exchanges in each province and in South-West Africa are at present closed.
Cape Province.
Cape Town Area:
Barrack Street, Bellville, Constantia, Durbanville, Houtbaai, Cape Town Central, Kommetjie, Maitland, Pinelands, Rondebosch, Sea Point, Vasco, Woodstock and Wynberg.
Eastern Cape Area:
Cambridge, Despatch, Linton Grange, East London, Parson’s Hill, Port Elizabeth, Sidwell, Uitenhage and Walmer.
Western Cape Area:
Faure, Firgrove, Gordon’s Bay, Grabouw, Muldersvlei, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Somerset West and Worcester.
Natal.
Durban Area:
Amanzimtoti, Chatsworth, Congella, Durban North, Durban Central, Fynnland, Hillcrest, Isipingo Beach, Isipingo Rail, Kloof, La Lucia, Malvern, Montclair, Overport, Pinetown, Rossburgh, Stamford Hill, Tollgate, Wentworth and Westville.
Natal Rural Areas:
Pietermaritzburg and Hilton.
Orange Free State.
Bloemfontein, Parys and Wilgehof.
Transvaal.
Pretoria Area:
Bon Accord, Kameeldrift, Lyttelton, Mayville, Pretoria Central, Pretoria West, Queenswood, Rietfontein, Rosslyn, Silverton, Sunnyside, Vasfontein, Voortrekkerhoogte, Wierda Bridge and Willows.
Transvaal Rural Areas:
Arcon Park, Chrissiesfontein, Daleside, Ermelo, Heidelberg, Henley-on-Klip, Klerksdorp, Leeudoringstad, Lochvaal, Meyerton, Orkney, Pietersburg, Potchefstroom, Rothdene, Rustenburg, Sasolburg, Three Rivers, Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging.
Witwatersrand Area:
Aasvoëlkop, Alberton, Alrode, Benoni, Birchleigh, Boksburg, Brakpan, Bramley, Bryanston, Eastleigh, Edenvale, Florida, Halfway House, Hillbrow, Honeydew, Jeppe, Johannesburg Central, Johannesburg City, Kempton Park, Kensington, Kensington South, Krugersdorp, Linden, Mayfair, Meredale, Mondeor, Muldersdrif, Newlands, Noordrand, Primrose, Randburg Robertsham, Roodepoort, Rosebank, Rosettenville, Sandown, Springs, Turffontein and Wadeville.
South-West Africa.
Walvisbaai, Windhoek and Pionierspark.
asked the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs:
How many applications for telex services are outstanding.
386 as at 31st December, 1970.
asked the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs:
What is the present estimated daily number of telephones reported by subscribers to be out of order (a) in Johannesburg and (b) on the Witwatersrand excluding Johannesburg.
- (a) 1 500.
- (b) 950.
asked the Minister of the Interior:
- (1) Whether representations have been made to him or his Department or to the Public Service Commission in regard to the latest salary scales for White and non-White medical officers; if so, (a) by what persons or bodies and (b) what was the nature of the representations;
- (2) whether any action is to be taken as a result of such representations; if so, what action; if not, why not.
(1) No.
(a), (b) and (2) Fall away.
asked the Minister of Agriculture:
How many White people are actively engaged in farming in (a) the Transvaal, (b) the Orange Free State, (c) Natal, (d) the Cape Province and (e) the territory of South-West Africa.
At this stage my departments have no figures available in this respect and also have no basic information available to make a reasonable estimate.