House of Assembly: Vol35 - FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY 1971

FRIDAY, 19TH FEBRUARY, 1971

For oral reply:

*1. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

—Withdrawn.

*2. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

—Withdrawn.

Foreknowledge of “Publications and Entertainments Bill” by Publications Control Board, chairman or members *3. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of the Interior:

Whether (a) the Publications Control Board, (b) the Chairman of the Board or (c) Individual members of the Board had any knowledge of the contents of the Publications and Entertainments Amendment Bill before it was introduced in the House of Assembly; if so, since what date; if not, why not.

The DEPUTY MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR:

(a), (b) and (c) No; not of the contents of the final Bill as introduced, because, as indicated in my reply to the hon. member on the 9th February, 1971, submission of the Bill to the Board before its introduction was not considered necessary. Some of the provisions of the Bill, however, formed the subject of correspondence between the Department and the Board before it was drafted.

*Mr. E. G. MALAN:

Arising out of the reply of the hon. the Deputy Minister, does his reply mean that the Publications Board saw a draft of this Bill?

*The DEPUTY MINISTER:

I cannot say whether the Board had a draft of the whole of this Bill before it.

Length of hair of employees of Dept. of Posts and Telegraphs *4. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs:

  1. (1) Whether any officer of his Department has (a) suspended or threatened to suspend any employees from work or (b) refused to accept trainees on account of their long hair; if so, (i) on what grounds, (ii) in how many instances within the past year and (iii) under what statutory authority;
  2. (2) whether any circular or other directive has been issued in this connection; if so, when;
  3. (3) whether any other steps were taken; if so, what steps;
  4. (4) what criterion was used for establishing what length of hair was undesirable.
The MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS:
  1. (1) (a) and (b) No; not as far as is known.
  2. (2) No.
  3. (3) and (4) It is possible that supervisors in rare instances instructed members of the staff to have their hair cut. The general rule is that employees who serve the public should be neat and tidy in appearance, and it is the duty of supervisors throughout the country to see to it that this rule is adhered to.
*5. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

—Withdrawn.

Hospital facilities for Bantu in Durban area *6. Mr. G. N. OLDFIELD

asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:

  1. (1) Whether his Department has given consideration to the establishment of a Bantu hospital in (a) the Umlazi area and (b) any other Bantu area within a 20-mile radius of Durban; if so, what steps have been taken or are contemplated; if not, why not;
  2. (2) whether his attention has been drawn to conditions at King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban, due to the increasing number of Bantu patients;
  3. (3) whether he will make a statement in regard to hospital facilities for Bantu in the area of Durban and its environs.
The DEPUTY MINISTER OF BANTU DEVELOPMENT:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) Yes.
    2. (b) Yes.
  2. (2) Yes.
  3. (3) Yes; the provision of hospital facilities for the Bantu in the Durban area has been fully investigated by my Department and the Provincial Administration. It has been decided to provide a hospital with 1 200 to 1 400 beds at Umlazi and a hospital with 700 to 750 beds near Kwa Mashu. The siting of the hospitals presented serious difficulties due to the topography of the area, so that extensive investigations had to be undertaken in connection with the ground formations before the planning could be undertaken. Although the consultant architect was appointed during 1965, no planning and design could be undertaken before these investigations were completed. The consultant architect is in no way to blame for any delay.
    The plans for the Umlazi Hospital are nearing completion and, although the consultant architect was, unfortunately, killed in a motor accident on 12th February of this year, arrangements have been made that the planning of the hospital will not be delayed. It should, however, be pointed out that available funds do not permit the erection of too many major projects simultaneously. For this reason it is not possible at this stage to give an indication when a start will be made with the erection of the hospitals at Umlazi and Kwa Mashu.
Mr. W. V. RAW:

Arising out of the reply of the hon. the Deputy Minister, can he tell us whether he will consider relaxing the restrictions on King Edward in view of the fact that it appears as if King Edward will still have to serve the Bantu for a long time?

The DEPUTY MINISTER:

The hon. member should please give notice of that question.

Detention of terrorists and certain other persons for interrogation *7. Mr. M. L. MITCHELL

asked the Minister of lustice:

(a) How many persons were detained in terms of (i) section 6 of Act 83 of 1967 and (ii) section 22 of Act 62 of 1966 during each of the years 1968, 1969 and 1970 and (b) how many in each case were arrested more than 100 miles from the seat of a provincial or local division of the Supreme Court.

The MINISTER OF JUSTICE:
  1. (a) (i) and (b) (Section 6) It is not in the public interest to make the particulars known.
    (ii) 1968, 2; 1969, 1; 1970, 2.
  2. (b) (Section 22) 1968, None; 1969, None; 1970, None.
Construction of entrance channel at Richard’s Bay harbour *8. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

asked the Minister of Transport:

  1. (1) Whether any report has been presented in which attention is drawn to difficulties in regard to the construction of the entrance channel at Richard’s Bay harbour;
  2. (2) whether development at this harbour is progressing according to schedule;
  3. (3) whether he will make a statement in regard to the present position.
The DEPUTY MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:
  1. (1) No.
  2. (2) Construction work on the project has not yet commenced, but the preliminary phases of the scheme, such as the conducting of model tests and the preparation of tentative plans, are proceeding according to schedule.
  3. (3) No further statement can be made at this stage.
Withdrawal of social pensions from Coloured persons *9. Mr. T. HICKMAN

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

In how many cases during 1970 were social pensions (a) withdrawn from Coloured persons on the grounds that the money was being misused and (b) reinstated after the beneficiaries concerned had re-applied for them.

The DEPUTY MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:
  1. (a) 244.
  2. (b) 69.
Deposits in Spes Bona Savings and Finance Bank *10. Mr. T. HICKMAN

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

What amount did Coloured people deposit in the Spes Bona Savings and Finance Bank during the latest year for which figures are available.

The DEPUTY MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:

1st January to 31st December, 1970:

Deposits

R1 264 763

Less withdrawals

727 987

Nett deposits

R536 776

Coloured Development Corporation: Profit from rock lobster export market *11. Mr. T. HICKMAN

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

What profit or loss did the Coloured Development Corporation experience from its interest in the rock lobster export market during the latest year for which figures are available.

The DEPUTY MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:

A profit of R8 098 in respect of year ended 30th September, 1970.

Proclamation of Diagonal Street district, Johannesburg *12. Mr. I. F. A. DE VILLIERS

asked the Minister of Indian Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether his Department was consulted before the decision was taken to proclaim the Diagonal Street district of Johannesburg a White area; if so, when;
  2. (2) whether steps were thereupon taken to ascertain the views and to protect the interests of the Indian community trading and/or residing in that district; if so, what steps.
The MINISTER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) Yes; during April, 1969.
  2. (2) Yes; the Department of Indian Affairs was aware of the views of the Indian community residing in the complex, and was satisfied that their residential rights would be protected when the proclamation was to be implemented. The Department was also aware of the views of the Indians who trade in the area as presented by them at the public inquiry. In view of the repeated assurances given by the Government that Indian traders would not be required to resettle until such time as alternative accommodation was made available to them, it was not considered necessary to take special steps to protect their interests.
*13. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

—Reply standing over.

Yaseen Corner, Newcastle *14. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

asked the Minister of Community Development:

  1. (1) (a) On what date was Yaseen Corner, situated at the corner of Allen and Murchison Streets, Newcastle, purchased by his Department and (b) what price was paid;
  2. (2) whether the property has been sold; if so, (a) on what date, (b) to whom and (c) at what price.
The MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) 14th December, 1966. After the property was offered for sale by the owners.
    2. (b) R11 732.
  2. (2) No.

    (a), (b) and (c) Fall away.

Inquiry into disappearance of “Marinette” *15. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Transport:

  1. (1) Whether he has ordered an inquiry into the disappearance of the Marinette; if so, when was or will it be held;
  2. (2) whether the inquiry was or will be public or departmental;
  3. (3) whether the findings will be published or tabled in the House; if not, why not.
The DEPUTY MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:
  1. (1) No.
  2. (2) and (3) Fall away.

Replies standing over from Tuesday, 16th February, 1971

Judicial commission into penal reform

The MINISTER OF JUSTICE replied to Question *1, by Mrs. H. Suzman.

Question:

Whether consideration has recently been given to the appointment of a judicial commission to investigate and report on penal reform; if so, with what result; if not, why not.

Reply:

Yes.

Negative.

Not necessary at this stage.

National Advisory Council on Tourism

The MINISTER OF TOURISM replied to Question *11, by Mr. J. W. E. Wiley.

Question:
  1. (1) (a) When was the National Advisory Council on Tourism appointed, (b) who are its members, (c) on what dates has the Council met and (d) what were its terms of reference;
  2. (2) whether the Council’s report has been issued; if not,
  3. (3) whether there has been any delay in issuing its report; if so, what is the reason for the delay;
  4. (4) whether there are any other boards advising the Government on Tourism; if so, which boards;
  5. (5) whether these boards consult with the National Advisory Council on Tourism; if not, why not.
Reply:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) No National Advisory Council on Tourism exists.
    2. (b), (c) and (d) Fall away.
  2. (2) No; but a report into the South African Tourist Industry by the Economic Advisory Council has been completed and the recommendations submitted were tabled today for the information of hon. members.
  3. (3) Falls away.
  4. (4)
    1. (i) The National Liaison Committee of Regional Tourist Committee Representatives established in 1969.
    2. (ii) The Board of Control of SATOUR.
    3. (iii) The Hotel Board which deals with matters pertaining to the Hotel Industry.
  5. (5) In view of my reply to (1) (a), this falls away.

For written reply:

Pharmacy: Students and teaching staff 68. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) How many students registered for the first, second and third year courses in Pharmacy, respectively, during 1970 at (a) Rhodes University, (b) the University of Potchefstroom and (c) the Colleges for Advanced Technical Education in Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth, respectively;
  2. (2) (a) what is the total staff involved in teaching Pharmacy at each of these institutions and (b) what are the academic qualifications of each of them.
The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:

(1)

1st

2nd

3rd year

(a) Rhodes University

87

32

27

(b) Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir C.H.O

206

143

70

(c) Colleges at

Durban

46

35

27

Cape Town

43

31

20

Johannesburg

40

56

46

Pretoria

33

20

15

Port Elizabeth

16

17

12

(2) (a) Total number of staff members involved in teaching pure pharmacy subjects—

Rhodes University

10

Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir C.H.O

19

Colleges at

Durban

6

Cape Town

6

Johannesburg

5

Pretoria

4

Port Elizabeth

5

  1. (2)
    1. (b) Rhodes University
      1. (1) F.P.S., Ph.C., F.R.I.C., M.P.S. (S.A.).
      2. (2) B.Sc. (Pharm.), M.Sc., Ph.C.
      3. (3) M.Sc., Dip. Pharm., D.C.C. (S.A.), M.P.S. (S.A.).
      4. (4) B.Sc. (Pharm.), B.Sc. Hons. (Pharm.), M.Sc.
      5. (5) B.Sc. (Pharm.), B.Sc. Hons. (Pharm.).
      6. (6) B.Sc., B.Sc. Hons.
      7. (7) Four graduate assistants each with B.Sc. Hons. (Pharm.). (Being held against two vacant posts of lecturer.)
    2. Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir C.H.O.
      1. (1) Ph.D.
      2. (2) D.Sc., B.Sc. (Pharm.)
      3. (3) Ph.D.
      4. (4) M.Sc.
      5. (5) M.Sc.
      6. (6) M.Sc.
      7. (7) M.Sc.
      8. (8) B.Sc. Hons. (Pharm.), M.B., Ch.B.
      9. (9) B.Sc. Hons. (Pharm.).
      10. (10) B.Sc. Hons. (Pharm.).
      11. (11) B.Sc. Hons. (Pharm.), B.Sc., U.E.D.
      12. (12) B.Sc. Hons. (Pharm.).
      13. (13) Seven graduate assistants all with B.Sc. (Pharm.).
    3. Durban
      1. (1) Dip. Pharm., M.P.S.
      2. (2) M.Sc. (Pharm.), B.Sc. (Pharm.).
      3. (3) Dip. Pharm., M.P.S.
      4. (4) B.Sc., U.E.D.
      5. (5) B.Sc. Hons., M.Sc., U.E.D.
      6. (6) Ph.D.
    4. Cape Town
      1. (1) B.Sc. Hons., A.R.I.C., F.P.S.
      2. (2) M.Sc., D.C.C.
      3. (3) B.Sc. (Pharm.), B.Sc. (Hons.) (Pharm.).
      4. (4) B.Sc. (Pharm.).
      5. (5) B.Sc. (Pharm.).
      6. (6) M.Sc. (Pharm.).
    5. Johannesburg
      1. (1) Dip. Pharm.
      2. (2) Dip. Pharm.
      3. (3) B.Sc. Hons. (Pharm.).
      4. (4) B.Sc., B.Sc. Hons. (Pharm.).
      5. (5) B.Sc. (Pharm.).
    6. Pretoria
      1. (1) Dip. Pharm., B.Sc. Hons. (Pharm.), B.Sc.
      2. (2) B.Sc. (Pharm.), M.B.L.
      3. (3) B.Sc. (Pharm.).
      4. (4) B.Sc. (Pharm.).
    7. Port Elizabeth
      1. (1) M.Sc., H.E.D.
      2. (2) Dip. Pharm., D.C.C.
      3. (3) Dip. Pharm.
      4. (4) Dip. Pharm.
      5. (5) M.Sc., M.Ed.
Submission of reports by cultural and educational bodies in receipt of parliamentary grants 105. Mr. J. D. du P. Basson

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) Whether cultural and educational bodies which receive regular parliamentary grants are expected to report annually or periodically on the manner in which they have spent the funds granted to them; if so, from which bodies has he received such reports during the past year;
  2. (2) whether all the reports have been submitted to Parliament for information; if not, (a) how many have not been submitted and (b) why not.
The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (1) Human Sciences Research Council.
    2. (2) National Monuments Council.
    3. (3) Simon van der Stel Foundation.
    4. (4) Africa Institute.
    5. (5) S.A. War Graves Board.
    6. (6) National Film Board i.r.o. the Film Institute.
    7. (7) S.A. Institute Amsterdam.
    8. (8) S.A. Academy.
    9. (9) CAPAB.
    10. (10) PACT.
    11. (11) PACOFS.
    12. (12) NAPAC.
    13. (13) S.A. Museum, Cape Town.
    14. (14) Transvaal Museum, Pretoria.
    15. (15) Natal Museum, Pietermaritzburg.
    16. (16) National Museum, Bloemfontein.
    17. (17) S.A. Cultural Historical Museum, Cape Town.
    18. (18) Cultural Historical and Open Air Museum, Pretoria.
    19. (19) Voortrekker Museum, Pietermaritzburg.
    20. (20) S.A. War Museum, Johannesburg.
    21. (21) War Museum, Bloemfontein.
    22. (22) S.A. Arts Museum, Cape Town.
    23. (23) Michaelis Collection, Cape Town.
    24. (24) Engelenburg Collection, Pretoria.
    25. (25) William Humphreys Collection, Kimberley.
    26. (26) William Fehr Collection, Cape Town.
    27. (27) National Zoological Gardens, Pretoria.
    28. (28) S.A. Library, Cape Town.
    29. (29) State Library, Pretoria.
    30. (30) S.A. Library for the Blind, Grahamstown.
    31. (31) Hugenote College.
    32. (32) Conservatoire of Music, Pretoria.
    33. (33-43) 11 Universities.
    34. (44-47) 4 Colleges for Advanced Technical Education.
    35. (48-66) 19 Special Schools. (67-100) 34 Technical Institutes.
  2. (2) No.
    1. (a) In respect of those not provided by legislation.
    2. (b) There is no provision that it should be done and it has not been asked for in the past. I have, however, requested my Department of National Education to make a thorough investigation into the matter and to report to me.
Degrees and diplomas awarded to White and non-White students 124. Mrs. C. D. TAYLOR

asked the Minister of National Education:

How many (a) Whites, (b) Coloured, (c) Asiatic and (b) Bantu students at South African Universities were awarded (i) post-graduate degrees, (ii) bachelors’ degrees, (iii) post-graduate diplomas and (iv) non-graduate diplomas at the end of 1970 or early in 1971.

The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:

As the results of supplementary examinations are not as yet known, it is not possible to reply decisively to this question.

White and non-White students enrolled at White universities 125. Mrs. C. D. TAYLOR

asked the Minister of National Education:

How many White, Coloured, Indian and Bantu students, respectively, were enrolled in each faculty at each of the White Universities in the Republic during the third quarter of 1970.

The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:

The universities do not find it possible to give figures in respect of the third quarter since the first Tuesday in June of every year is their census day and all available time has now to be devoted to registration, conferring of degrees, etc.

Radio R.S.A.: Broadcasts to countries in Africa and Middle East 176. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) To which countries and areas in (a) Africa south of the Sahara, (b) Africa north of the Sahara and (c) the Near and Middle East are services of Radio R.S.A. directed;
  2. (2) in what languages are broadcasts by Radio R.S.A. given.
The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (1) (a) and (b) All countries and territories in Africa north and south of the Sahara; (c) Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Yemen and Iraq.
  2. (2) English, Afrikaans, Dutch, French, Portuguese, German, Swahili, Chichewa and Tsonga.
“Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie” 187. Mr. J. D. du P. Basson

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) In respect of which matters and to what extent does the Government make use of the services of the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie;
  2. (2) whether the Akademie is officially concerned with any Government bodies or commissions; if so, with which bodies or commissions.
The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (1) The Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie has been requested to advise the Department of National Education on the award of the Republic prize in commemoration of Dr. H. F. Verwoerd for the Afrikaans Book. The Akademie also advises the Department on the purchase of books under the scheme for assistance to authors. The Akademie is recognized by the Department as authoritative on the subject of the Afrikaans language and style. The Akademie has also been appointed as the council in control of the Engelenburghuis and collection in terms of section 6 (1) of the Cultural Institutions Act, 1969 (Act 29 of 1969).
  2. (2) The Akademie is through its Bureau of Terminology, member of the Koördinerende Vaktaalraad that was instituted by the Department to coordinate the activities in the field of technical language of all the bodies in the Republic concerned in determining technical terminology and to advise on all matters of principle and organization in this connection.
Amounts allocated for financing education 194. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) What amount has been allocated for financing education in each province each year for the last three years for which figures are available;
  2. (2) what percentages of the total provincial budgets, respectively, do these amounts represent.
The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:

(1) and (2) The information sought is not furnished, as it concerns the provincial services that do not come within my jurisdiction.

Amounts allocated for education of White persons 214. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of National Education:

What total amounts on (a) Revenue and (b) Loan Account have been allocated to the education of White persons in the Republic each year for the last three years for which figures are available.

The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:

The information required in respect of the Department of National Education appears in the estimates tabled and that in respect of the provinces is not furnished as it concerns services that do not fall under my jurisdiction.

Advertising of training facilities provided by National Trade School, Westlake 219. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Labour:

  1. (1) What steps are taken to advertise the training facilities provided by the National Trade School at Westlake, Cape;
  2. (2) what was the cost of advertising in (a) the Press and (b) other publications during each of the past three years.
The MINISTER OF LABOUR:
  1. (1) The training scheme is advertised in the following manner:
    1. (a) By Press releases.
    2. (b) Radio announcements.
    3. (c) Brochures displayed in Magistrates’, Social Welfare and Labour offices.
    4. (d) Personal advice through Employment Officers of the Department of Labour when interviewing work-seekers.

      Articles have also been published in the Farmer’s Weekly, and it is proposed to display printed pamphlets on Railway and Post Office bulletin boards in future.

  2. (2) (a) and (b) Advertisements have not been inserted in the Press or other publications during the past four years. Costs of radio announcements totalled R466.70, R506.00 and R528.00 for 1968, 1969 and 1970, respectively.
Vacancies at National Trade School, Westlake 220. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Labour:

  1. (1) How many vacancies are there in each trade at the National Trade School at Westlake, Cape;
  2. (2) what steps, in addition to advertising, is the Department taking to fill these vacancies.
The MINISTER OF LABOUR:
  1. (1) The following vacancies existed in respect of the course which commenced on 12th January 1971:
    1. (a) Auto body repairing, 1.
    2. (b) Bricklaying and plastering, 7.
  2. (2) As the training given is too intensive for the late admission of candidates, no further steps have been taken to fill these vacancies.
Diagonal Street complex, Johannesburg: Applications received from Indians re occupation of business premises in controlled areas 236. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Planning:

Whether any Indians occupying business premises in the Diagonal Street complex, Johannesburg, at the end of 1970 applied for permits to occupy business premises in controlled areas; if so, (a) how many and (b) how many of the applications have been granted.

The MINISTER OF PLANNING:

Yes.

  1. (a) Four.
  2. (b) The applications are still under consideration.
Permits for trading in controlled areas applied for and issued to Indian traders in by certain provinces 237. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Planning:

  1. (1) How many permits were (a) applied for by and (b) issued to Indian traders in the Transvaal, Natal and the Cape Province, respectively, from 1st January, 1950, to 31st December. 1970, to trade in controlled areas;
  2. (2) how many permits were issued in respect of each controlled area.
The MINISTER OF PLANNING:

(1) (a) and (b) and (2) Since the introduction of the Group Areas Act in 1950, the issue of permits was firstly taken care of by the Land Tenure Advisory Board, secondly by the Group Areas Board, thirdly, from August, 1961, by the then Department of Community Development and, as from August, 1964, by the Department of Planning.

It is an impossible task to prepare an analysis in detail, especially where portions of controlled areas have been declared group areas during the period in question. I cannot, therefore, furnish the required information.

Proclamation of Cape Flats area adjacent to Swartklip portion of False Bay coast 239. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Planning:

Whether consideration has been given to proclaiming the Cape Flats area adjacent to the Swartklip portion of the False Bay coast in terms of the Group Areas Act; if so, when is the proclamation expected to be issued; if not, why not.

The MINISTER OF PLANNING:

Yes; the area concerned forms part of an area on the False Bay coast which was investigated on 18 th November, 1970, by a Committee of the Group Areas Board as a possible Coloured group area. The report of the Committee will soon be considered by the full Group Areas Board.

As the hon. member most probably knows, certain statutory consultations and requirements must be complied with before the report can be submitted to me for consideration.

On receipt of the report, I shall consider the matter and make a decision.

European and African Broadcasting Conferences 240. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of National Education:

Whether South Africa was represented at the (a) European and (b) African Broadcasting Conference in any year since 1960; if so, (i) in what year and (ii) where were the conferences held.

The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (a) The S.A.B.C. did not attend these conferences;
  2. (b) The S.A.B.C. attended the—African VHF/UHF Broadcasting Conference in (i) April/May, 1963; (ii) Geneva. African MF/LF Broadcasting Conference in (i) October, 1964; (ii) Geneva.
Attendance of Bantu person at church service in Maraisburg, December ’70 248. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

  1. (1) Whether members of any branch of the Police Force made any inquiry or investigation in regard to the attendance of a Bantu at a church service in Maraisburg during December, 1970; if so, (a) members of which branch and (b) at whose instance;
  2. (2) whether any action is to be instituted against any person or persons as a result of the inquiry or investigation; if so, (a) what action and (b) against which persons.
The MINISTER OF POLICE:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) Members of the Uniform and Detective Branch.
    2. (b) On a complaint received from a member of the public.
  2. (2) No.
Police Force members convicted of assault, attempted murder, etc., and retention in Force 251. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

  1. (1) How many members of the Police Force were convicted of (a) assault, (b) assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, (c) culpable homicide and (d) attempted murder during 1969 and 1970, respectively;
  2. (2) whether the services of any of these persons were retained after their conviction; if so, how many in each category in each of these years.
The MINISTER OF POLICE:

(1)

1969

1970

(a)

269

211

(b)

21

15

(c)

2

3

(d)

1

  1. (2) Yes.

1969

1970

Assault

258

197

Assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm

14

6

Culpable homicide

1

Attempted murder

1

Salary scales i.r.o. Indian teachers 263. Mr. W. M. SUTTON

asked the Minister of Indian Affairs:

What are the present salary scales for Indian men and women assistant teachers, respectively, holding (a) the qualification of a junior certificate plus a professional certificate and employed in a primary school, (b) a matriculation certificate plus three years’ further training and employed in a (i) primary and (ii) secondary school and (c) a matriculation certificate plus four years’ further training and employed in a (i) primary and (ii) secondary school.

The MINISTER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS:
  1. (a) Men, R1 140—1 200x90—2 370.
    Women, R1 020x60—1 200x90—1 740.
  2. (b) (i) and (ii)
    Men, R1 650x90—2 640x120—3 120.
    Women, R1 470x90—2 640.
  3. (c) (i) and (ii)
    Men, R2 010 X 90 — 2 640 X 120— 3 480.
    Women, R1 740x90—2 640x120— 3 000.
Indian pupils enrolled in Government, State-aided and private schools 270. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

asked the Minister of Indian Affairs:

What is the total enrolment of Indian pupils in Government, State-aided and private schools in each class of primary, secondary and high schools in (a) Natal, (b) the Transvaal and (c) the Cape Province.

The MINISTER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS:

(a) Natal

(b) Transvaal

Class 1

17 970

2 187

2

15 700

2 075

Std. I

13 462

1 864

II

12 405

1 974

III

17311

2 340

IV

15 720

2317

V

14 781

2 139

VI

11 389

2 161

VII

8 425

1 814

VIII

6 348

1 578

IX

4 044

971

X

2 149

552

(c) The enrolment statistics for the Cape Province are not available as yet as the first school for Indians in that province opened on 19th January, 1971, and the final enrolment is not yet available.

Amounts allocated to education of Indians 271. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of Indian Affairs:

What total amounts on Revenue Account have been allocated to the education of Indians in the Republic each year for the last three years for which figures are available.

The MINISTER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS:

1967-’68

R13 170 997

1968-’69

R14 086 604

1969-’70

R16 035 325

Detention of A. Wilcox, R. Wilcox and G. Wilcox of Wynberg, Cape 273. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

Whether Mr. A. Wilcox, Mr. R. Wilcox and Miss G. Wilcox of Wynberg, Cape, are being detained by the Police; if so, (a) on what date were they arrested and (b) in terms of what law are they being detained.

The MINISTER OF POLICE:

Yes.

  1. (a) 10th February, 1971.
  2. (b) Act 83 of 1967.
Employment of Bantu in mines in homelands 276. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Mines:

Whether a decision has been reached in regard to the employment of Bantu in mines in the Bantu homelands; if so, what are the terms of the decision; if not, when is it expected that a decision will be made.

The MINISTER OF MINES:

The hon. member’s question presumably relates to the employment of Bantu in more responsible positions on mines in the Bantu homelands.

It is inherent in the Government’s policy of separate development that Bantu should in course of time be capable of being employed in more responsible positions on such mines and that they should be able to undergo training for this purpose. In fact, provision already exists in Regulation 3.22 of the regulations promulgated under the Mines and Works Act, 1956, in terms of which the Government Mining Engineer may, with reference to any mine or works in a Bantu area and subject to such conditions as he may prescribe, grant exemption from the provisions of any regulation which restricts particular work to scheduled persons— as defined—or which requires persons in particular occupations to be in possession of certificates of competency. Only one application for such exemption is at present with the Government Mining Engineer, but this application is still under consideration.

Mr. Harry Sam of Braamfontein: Prosecutions for assault and use of firearms 277. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

  1. (1) (a) On how many occasions has Mr. Harry Sam of Braamfontein, Johannesburg, been (i) prosecuted for and (ii) convicted of assault or other acts of violence and (b) how many of these cases involved the use of firearms;
  2. (2) whether consideration has been given to declaring this person to be unfit to possess arms; if so, with what result; if not, why not.
The MINISTER OF POLICE:
  1. (1)
    1. (a)
      1. (i) 5. One of these has not yet been disposed of.
      2. (ii) 2.
    2. (b) 2, but in both these cases he was found not guilty.
  2. (2) No, not by the South African Police. At present this function rests with a magistrate in terms of sections 8 and 9 of Act 28/1937 (Arms and Ammunition Act).
Vessel “Panorama” 283. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Transport:

  1. (1) Whether the vessel Panorama was insured; if so, by which company;
  2. (2) whether payment has been made to the wives or dependants of any of the crew; if so, to how many wives and dependants; if not, why not;
  3. (3) whether his Department made representations regarding payments to wives and dependants of the crew; if so, (a) to whom and (b) with what result; if not, why not.
The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:
  1. (1) For the purposes of the administration of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951), as amended, it is not a function of my Department to determine whether vessels are insured.
  2. (2) and (3) These are not matters for my Department.
Disappearance of vessel “Panorama” 284. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Transport:

  1. (1) Whether the fishing vessel Panorama has been found; if not;
  2. (2) whether any steps have been taken to ascertain the whereabouts of the vessel; if so, what steps; if not, why not;
  3. (3) how many members of the crew were on board when the Panorama disappeared;
  4. (4) whether he authorized the holding of an inquiry into the disappearance of the vessel; if so, (a) what form of inquiry, (b) who were the members of the commission or board of inquiry and (c) who presided at the hearing;
  5. (5) whether the findings were published; if not, why not;
  6. (6) whether he will make a statement in regard to the matter.
The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:
  1. (1) No.
  2. (2) Yes; when it became known that the vessel was overdue at Tristan da Cunha, an air and sea search by means of a Shackleton aircraft of the Department of Defence was arranged and conducted, but no trace of the vessel or survivors was found. Approximately 23 hours on 1st and 3rd July, 1970, were flown on this search.
  3. (3) The casualty report submitted by the owners of the vessel reflects that 11 crew members were on board.
  4. (4) No. (a), (b) and (c) Fall away.
  5. (5) Falls away.
  6. (6) No.
Steps required to be taken i.r.o. disappearance at sea of registered vessels 285. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Transport:

What steps are required to be taken by his Department in the case of the disappearance at sea of a registered vessel.

The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:

The Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951), as amended, provides that the Secretary for Transport may, in his discretion, arrange a preliminary inquiry, inter alia, whenever a ship registered in the Republic has been lost. Provision is also made that the Minister of Transport may, in his discretion, convene a court of inquiry, inter alia, in such an event. Preliminary investigations conducted in both cases did not reveal any information to justify the holding of formal Marine Courts of Inquiry. The Republic is also expected to render appropriate search and rescue services whenever practicable to any shipping experiencing an emergency.

In the case of the Marinette, however, it was not practicable to render such search and rescue services.

Information in regard to the loss of the Marinette was only received three months after its disappearance, and search and rescue operations would not have served any purpose at so late a stage. In the case of the Panorama, however, search and rescue operations were conducted.