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House of Assembly: Vol35 - FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 1971

FRIDAY, 26TH FEBRUARY, 1971

For oral reply:

Security Police present at meeting of National Executive of Labour Party in Durban *1. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

Whether any members of the Security Police attended a meeting of the National Executive of the Labour Party in Durban in January, 1971; if so, (a) on whose instructions and (b) for what purpose.

 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS (for the Minister of Police):

Yes. Two non-White members of the Security Branch attended a gathering of the Labour Party in Durban in January, 1971, while they were under the impression that it was still a public meeting, but withdrew immediately it became clear to them that it was followed by a closed meeting of the National Executive.

  1. (a) Their commanding officer.
  2. (b) For the discharge of their duties as prescribed in section 5 of the Police Act, 1958.

The hon. member should, however, in no way conclude from my reply to this question that it would at all times be possible for me to divulge the movements of members of the Security Branch or even of other branches of the South African Police.

 Representations re conversion of S.A. Indian Council into an elected body *2. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Indian Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether representations have been made by (a) the South African Indian Council or (b) any other Indian organizations for the conversion of the Council into an elected body; if so, (i) on what dates and (ii) what was the reply to such representations;
  2. (2) whether consideration has been given to the conversion of the Council into (a) an elected or (b) a partially elected council; if so, with what result; if not, why not.
 The MINISTER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) (a) and (b) No. General discussions have taken place between myself and the South African Indian Council on a form of a partly elected Council.
  2. (2) (a) and (b) These discussions are being continued.
 McIntosh House, West Street, Durban *3. Mr. A. HOPEWELL (for Mr. W. V. Raw)

asked the Minister of Community Development:

  1. (1) Whether a demolition order has been issued for the demolition of McIntosh House in West Street, Durban; if so, (a) when was the building erected, (b) how many residential flats does it contain, (c) what is its valuation and (d) what is its present state of repair and structural condition;
  2. (2) whether any report on the condition of the building has been received from the Durban Medical Officer of Health or the City Engineer’s Department; if so, what report;
  3. (3) whether any tenants have complained of the condition of the building; if so, how many;
  4. (4) (a) by what building is this building to be replaced and (b) by whom is it to be erected.
 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION (for the Minister of Community Development):
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) 1936.
    2. (b) 28 single flats.
    3. (c) Municipal valuation R211 320.
    4. (d) building is archaic and has a musty smell which is coupled with old buildings.
  2. (2) City Engineer recommended application for demolition.
  3. (3) No.
  4. (4)
    1. (a) By a 13-storeyed building of which four floors containing 28 dwelling units, are for residential accommodation.
    2. (b) McIntosh Trust (Pty.) Ltd.
 Proposed forming of controlling company for Voortrekkerpers and Afrikaanse Pers *4. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether the proposed forming of a controlling company for the Voortrekkerpers and the Afrikaanse Pers has been brought to his notice;
  2. (2) whether he has received any representations in regard to the matter; if so, (a) from whom and (b) when;
  3. (3) whether he will consider investigating the possibility of any statutory provision regarding monopolistic conditions being contravened; if not, why not.
 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) No, but it has come to my notice.
  2. (2) No.
  3. (3) No. I do not consider the forming of the controlling company to be a monopolistic condition, as defined in the Regulation of Monopolistic Conditions Act, which is against the public interest.
 New magistrate’s court for district of Roodepoort *5. Mr. J. J. M. STEPHENS

asked the Minister of Justice:

  1. (1) When is it expected that building operations on a new magistrate’s court for the magisterial district of Roodepoort will commence;
  2. (2) whether alternative accommodation will be made available in the meantime; if so, (a) when and (b) where; if not, why not.
 The MINISTER OF HEALTH (for the Minister of Justice):
  1. (1) As a result of limited funds and more pressing requirements at other centres it was not possible to include the erection of a magistrate’s court building at Roodepoort in the Department’s five-year building programme for the period 1971/1976. It is therefore not possible to indicate when building operations will be commenced with.
  2. (2) (a) and (b) Negotiations with the Transvaal Provincial Administration are taking place with a view to put a school at the disposal of the Department. It is expected that the negotiations will be concluded within a month.
 *6. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

—Reply standing over.

 Patrolling of S.A. and S.W.A. territorial waters and fishery zones *7. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Defence:

  1. (1) Whether ships of the South African Navy or aircraft of the South African Air Force have been used to patrol the territorial waters and fishery zones of the South African and South West African coast; if so, since when;
  2. (2) whether he will make a statement in regard to the matter.
 The MINISTER OF DEFENCE:
  1. (1) Yes, since 1961.
  2. (2) No.
 Sinkhole near Westonaria English Primary School *8. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Mines:

  1. (1) What are the details of the sinkhole which developed near the Westonaria English Primary School during 1970;
  2. (2) whether tests to establish the safety of the area near the school were made (a) before and (b) after the date the sinkhole occurred; if so, (i) what tests and (ii) with what results; if not, why not.
 The MINISTER OF MINES:
  1. (1) No sinkhole developed at the English Medium Primary School, Westonaria, during 1970.
  2. (2) Falls away.
 Official visit to Malawi by Minister of Bantu Administration and Development *9. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:

  1. (1) Whether he recently visited Malawi in his official capacity; if so, (a) on what dates, (b) by whom was he invited, (c) who were the members of his party and (d) what was the total cost of the visit including the air fare;
  2. (2) whether he officially presented any gifts; if so, (a) what gifts and (b) to whom were they presented.
 The MINISTER OF BANTU ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) 21st to to 24th December, 1970.
    2. (b) The Government of the Republic of Malawi.
    3. (c) My wife and my Private Secretary.
    4. (d) R32.68. This amount does not include air fare as for the purpose of the visit an aircraft of the South African Police, with three officials on duty, was used.
  2. (2) Yes.
    (a) and (b) As is customary a few small personal gifts were presented.

Would the hon. member like to know the colour of the presents? [Interjections.]

 *10. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

—Reply standing over.

 Implementation of new fire-arms law *11. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

asked the Minister of Police:

When is it proposed that the new firearms law will be put into effect.

 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS (for the Minister of Police):

Early in 1972.

 Mr. J. M. Moeng of Soweto *12. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

  1. (1) Whether a Mr. J. M. Moeng of Soweto has been arrested and detained by the Police; if so, (a) when and (b) on what charge;
  2. (2) whether his wife or next-of-kin was informed of his arrest and detention; if so, when; if not, why not;
  3. (3) whether he is still under detention; if so, under what law.
 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS (for the Minister of Police):
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) 20th January, 1971.
    2. (b) A charge has not yet been formulated.
  2. (2) No. His wife was not available but a Bantu woman in attendance to his children was informed.
  3. (3) Yes, in terms of section 6 of Act 83 of 1967.
 *13. Dr. E. L. FISHER

—Reply standing over.

 Gross national product of White farmers *14. Mr. W. H. D. DEACON

asked the Minister of Agriculture:

What is the gross national product of White farmers in the Republic and South-West Africa.

 The MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE:

The gross value of all agricultural products produced by white farmers in the Republic and South-West Africa during 1969/70 is estimated at R1 283 000 000.

 *15. Mr. W. H. D. DEACON

—Reply standing over.

 Tswanas and non-Tswanas in Tswana homeland *16. Mr. G. D. G. OLIVER

asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:

  1. (1) How many (a) Tswanas and (b) non-Tswanas are living (i) in GaRankuwa and (ii) elsewhere in the Tswana homeland;
  2. (2) whether it is the Government’s intention to move the non-Tswanas from the Tswana homeland; if so, by what date is it expected that their removal will be completed.
 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF BANTU ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATION:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) (i) 5201.
    2. (b) (i) 1986.
    3. (a) (ii) and (b) (ii): These figures are not as yet available.
  2. (2) Yes, but as this is a gradual process dependent on various factors no date by which the removal will be completed can be given.
 *17. Mr. S. EMDIN

—Reply standing over.

 Dumping of pilchards *18. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether he has received reports that pilchards have been dumped off the coast of (a) South-West Africa and (b) the Republic; if so, (i) from what sources and (ii) where have the fish been dumped;
  2. (2) whether he will make a statement in regard to the matter.
 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) Yes, but supporting details could not be obtained;
    2. (b) No;
      1. (i) the Division of Sea Fisheries, Walvis Bay;
      2. (ii) reports on alleged dumping have been received by way of the incidental interception of radio messages. As already stated, however, supporting evidence could not be obtained and I, therefore, have no information at my disposal in regard to the localities where dumping has taken place;
  2. (2) the Sea Fisheries Act, 1940 and the Sealing and Fisheries Ordinance, 1949, which are applicable in the Republic and South-West Africa, respectively, provide for the imposition of penalties and fines in respect of offences of this nature. Although officials of the Division of Sea Fisheries, with the assistance of its own boats, ships of the South African Navy and aircraft of the South African Air Force and the South-West Africa Administration, are continually on the look-out for offences of this nature, it is exceptionally difficult to catch alleged offenders red-handed, in view of the extensiveness of the area in which fish is being caught.

By all indications the dumping of fish is being instigated by the fish factory owners. This action is short sighted and amounts to no more than a reprehensible and unscrupulous waste of a valuable source which could contribute to the eventual destruction of the pilchard industry itself.
As it is so difficult to bring this offence to light, investigations are now being made into the legal powers at my disposal or powers which will possibly have to be obtained in order to impose in each case where dumping is proved punitive measures against the industry as a whole in order to combat this malpractice effectively. Exceptions will only be made in cases where fish is being dumped with a view to preventing loss of life or loss of or serious damage to the fishing boat concerned and where such dumping is reported immediately and justification therefor is proved.

 Additional accommodation for Bantu patients at certain Durban hospitals *19. Mr. G. N. OLDFIELD

asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:

Whether he has given consideration to granting permission for the provision of additional accommodation for Bantu patients at King Edward VIII hospital, Durban, pending the establishment of hospitals in neighbouring Bantu areas; if so, what steps have been taken or are contemplated; if not, why not.

 The MINISTER OF BANTU ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

No, not in respect of King Edward VIII hospital. In view of the fact that a start will be made in the near future with the erection of hospitals in the neighbouring Bantu Areas, it is doubtful whether it will be wise for the Natal Provincial Administration to consider any extentions at the King Edward VIII hospital, Durban.

Consideration was however given to the provision of additional accommodation for Bantu patients at King George V hospital. It was decided that each application will be considered on its merits. The last application for extensions to the King George V hospital was received during 1968 and approval was granted for the erection of prefabricated buildings. Any further applications will be considered on merits.

 *20. Mr. G. N. OLDFIELD

—Reply standing over.

For written reply:

Representations re salary scales i.r.o. Coloured and Indian teachers 9. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of the Interior:

  1. (1) Whether representations have been made to him or his Department or the Public Service Commission in regard to the latest salary scales for (a) Coloured and (b) Indian teachers; if so, (i) by what persons or bodies and (ii) what was the nature of the representations;
  2. (2) whether action is to be taken as a result of such representations; if so, what action; if not, why not
 The MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) Yes.
    2. (b) No.
      1. (i)
        1. (a) The National Council of Women of South Africa.
        2. (b) The Executive of the Coloured Persons Representative Council through the Minister of Coloured Affairs.
      2. (ii)
        1. (a) To institute an inquiry into the basis on which provision is made for education so that the principle of equal pay for equal work may be applied to the whole teaching profession.
        2. (b) The improvement of the salaries of Coloured teachers in general.
  2. (2) None other than that which has been announced with effect from the 1st January, 1971.
 Information regarding drugs 72. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of Health:

Whether it is the intention to give permission for the Drugs Control Council to provide information in terms of section 22 of the Drugs Control Act; if not, why not.

 The MINISTER OF HEALTH:

No, it is not at present the intention to give permission, as it has been proved that pamphlets, brochures and similar reading-matter have little or no effect on professional persons. The Department is however, giving serious attention to the matter of conveying this information together with regular epidemiological reports to interested parties.

 Distribution of milk to needy children 157. Dr. E. L. FISHER

asked the Minister of Health:

  1. (1) Whether skimmed milk is being distributed to needy pre-school and schoolchildren; if so, (a) what methods are used for the distribution, (b) which areas are receiving it and (c) what quantities are being distributed;
  2. (2) what was the cost of the scheme in 1969 and 1970 respectively.
 The MINISTER OF HEALTH:
  1. (1) Yes.
    By clinics of
    1. (a) Local authorities,
      Bantu authorities,
      Mission hospitals and
      District Surgeons.
    2. (b) All areas. Preferential attention is given to areas where malnutrition is more prevalent.
    3. (c) In accordance with demands from distribution points. Provision has been made for 1 980 000 kg. milkpowder.
  2. (2) 1969: R68 000.
    1970: R84 000.
 Komani Mental Hospital, Queenstown 231. Mr. C. J. S. WAINWRIGHT

asked the Minister of Health:

(a) How many of the White staff at the Komani Mental Hospital, Queenstown, are (i) permanent and (ii) temporary appointments, (b) what are the respective salary scales and (c) what are the minimum qualifications required for permanent appointment.

 The MINISTER OF HEALTH:
  1. (a)
    1. (i) 59.
    2. (ii) 43.
  2. (b) Salary scales vary from R1 020x90— 1200x120—1680 for students to R4 800X300—5 400 for Head Male Nurse Grade I.
  3. (c) Minimum qualifications for appointment are as follows: Trained nursing personnel: Registration with the South African Nursing Council. Untrained nursing personnel: Std. VI.
 Local Transportation Boards 244. Mr. L. G. MURRAY

asked the Minister of Transport:

  1. (1) (a) What are the names of the members of local Transportation Boards, (b) which member in each case was appointed after consultation with (i) the Administrator and (ii) the councils of municipalities and (c) which councils were consulted in each case;
  2. (2) whether any advisory members have been appointed; if so, (a) what are their names, (b) for what reasons was each appointed and (c) what are the qualifications of each such member.
 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:
  1. (1) (a), (b) and (c)
    Local Road Transportation Board, Bloemfontein.
    Members: Mr. J. T. du Toit, nominated by the Administrator of the Orange Free State; Prof. J. N. R. van Rhyn, nominated by the City Council of Bloemfontein.
    Councils consulted: Bethlehem, Bloemfontein.
    Local Road Transportation Board, Cape Town.
    Members: Mr. C. C. Stassen, nominated by the Administrator of the Cape; Mr. M. H. Pienaar, nominated by the City Council of Oudtshoorn.
    Councils consulted: Bellville, Goodwood, Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Paarl, Parow, Stellenbosch, Worcester.
    Local Road Transportation Board, Durban.
    Members: Mr. J. H. Stander, Mr. C. A. Haupt, nominated by the City Council of Durban.
    Councils consulted: Durban and also the Administrator of Natal.
    Local Road Transportation Board, East London.
    Members: Mr. F. F. de Witt, nominated by the Administrator of the Cape; Mr. R. L. de Lange, nominated by the City Council of East London.
    Councils consulted: East London, Queenstown.
    Local Road Transportation Board, Johannesburg.
    Members: Mr. A. P. J. de Klerk, nominated by the Administrator of the Transvaal; Mr. A. P. Meyer, nominated by the City Councils of Alberton, Boksburg, Nigel, Randfontein, Germiston.
    Councils consulted: Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Carletonville, Edenvale, Johannesburg, Krugersdorp, Nigel, Randfontein, Roodepoort, Germiston, Springs, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Westonaria.
    Local Road Transportation Board, Kimberley.
    Members: Mr. J. R. Steenkamp, nominated by the Administrator of the Cape; Dr. R. W. Muir, nominated by the City Council of Kimberley.
    Council consulted: Kimberley.
    Local Road Transportation Board, Pietermaritzburg.
    Members: Mr. A. E. Claassen, Mr. J. C. van Zyl.
    Councils consulted: Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg, and also the Administrator of Natal.
    Local Road Transportation Board, Port Elizabeth.
    Members: Mr. F. H. Kotze, nominated by the Administrator of the Cape; Mr. L. J. Basson, nominated by the City Council of Uitenhage.
    Councils consulted: Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage.
    Local Road Transportation Board, Potchefstroom.
    Members: Mr. J. G. J. Freislich, nominated by the Administrator of the Transvaal; Mr. O. T. Venter, nominated by the City Council of Potchefstroom.
    Councils consulted: Klerksdorp, Kroonstad, Potchefstroom, Welkom, Orkney.
    Local Road Transportation Board, Pretoria.
    Members: Mr. P. E. Bosman, nominated by the Administrator of the Transvaal; Mr. B. M. van Tonder, nominated by the City Councils of Pietersburg, Pretoria, Rustenburg.
    Councils consulted: Pietersburg, Pretoria, Rustenburg, Witbank.
    Local Road Transportation Board, Windhoek.
    Members: Mr. I. J. Conradie, nominated by the Administrator of South-West Africa; Mr. S. J. Spies, nominated by the City Council of Windhoek.
    Council consulted: Windhoek.
    Local Road Transportation Board, Umtata.
    Members: Mr. S. M. Lebese (Bantu member); Mr. V. Lujabe (Bantu member).
    The members of the Local Road Transportation Board, Umtata, were appointed by the Minister of Transport, after consultation with the Transkei Cabinet and the Department of Bantu Administration and Development. Both members were nominated by the Transkei Cabinet.
  2. (2) No.
    1. (a), (b) and (c) Fall away.
 East London Technical College: Chinese pupils and examination room 255. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) Whether his attention has been drawn to reports that two Chinese pupils were ordered from a room in the Technical College, East London, where pupils from their school were writing an examination;
  2. (2) whether this action was in accordance with any instruction from his Department; if so, when was such instruction issued;
  3. (3) whether such instruction has been or is being reviewed; if not, why not.
 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (1) Yes.
  2. (2) and (3) For many years in the past Chinese candidates who attend private schools or take correspondence courses, were allowed to offer themselves for a national examination in a separate examination room at schools established, maintained and managed by my Department. Chinese candidates are informed before the commencement of the examination by the principal of the school where they have to write the examination, and this arrangement proved satisfactory to all parties concerned. In the case in question the invigilator took the candidates concerned to the correct examination room when it became apparent that they bad not found the indicated examination room.
 Educational institutions for Coloured pupils and students 256. Mr. L. G. MURRAY

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

  1. (1) How many (a) teacher training institutions, (b) high schools, (c) secondary schools and (d) primary schools exist for Coloured students;
  2. (2) (a) which of the secondary and high schools offer a (i) technical and (ii) commercial secondary course and (b) where is each of these schools situated;
  3. (3) which of these schools offer hostel accommodation;
  4. (4) (a) how many (i) departmental and (ii) subsidized schools provide training for apprentices and (b) where is each situated;
  5. (5) at which of these trade schools is hostel accommodation available.
 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) One university and 13 Teacher Training Institutions.
    2. (b) 75 High Schools.
    3. (c) 22 Secondary Schools.
    4. (d) 1 728 Primary Schools.
  2. (2)
    1. (a)
      1. (i) The following schools offer technical courses:
        Spes Bona High School, Athlone, Cape.
        Esselen Park High School, Worcester.
        Floors High School, Kimberley.
        Môrester High School, Oudtshoorn.
        Gelvandale High School, Port Elizabeth.
        Excelsior Secondary School, Bellville South (Catering).
        School for Seamen, Bellville (Part-time courses).
      2. (ii) There are 43 High Schools which offer at least one commercial course each.
    2. (b) The schools which offer technical courses are situated in the Cape Province. Of the 43 high schools which offer commercial courses, 32 are situated in the Cape Province, one in the O.F.S., three in Natal and seven in Transvaal.
  3. (3) Spes Bona High School.
    Esselen Park High School.
    Floors High School.
    Môrester High School.
    Gelvandale High School.
  4. (4)
    1. (a)
      1. (i) Five Vocational Schools and one Technical College.
      2. (ii) Two continuation classes.
    2. (b) Five Vocational Schools at Cape Town, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Johannesburg. Technical College at Bellville and continuation classes at Grahamstown and Pietermaritzburg.
  5. (5) No Trade Schools. The five vocational schools under (4) (b) fulfil this function. One hostel at Kimberley.
 Prospecting and mining rights granted in Coloured rural areas 258. Mr. L. G. MURRAY

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

  1. (1) What is the total sum received by (a) the Coloured Development Corporation and (b) Boards of Management during the financial year 1970-’71 in respect of prospecting and mining rights granted in Coloured rural areas;
  2. (2) in which areas have (a) prospecting and (b) mining rights been granted;
  3. (3) what is the racial composition of the company or the racial group of the individual to whom these rights have been granted in each case;
  4. (4) (a) what minerals are being mined and (b) where are these mines situated.
 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) R330 970.
    2. (b) R14 037.37.
  2. (2)
    1. (a) Concordia, Ebenezer, Komaggas, Steinkopf, Richtersveld, Mier, Leliefontein.
    2. (b) Concordia, Steinkopf, Richtersveld, Komaggas.
  3. (3) Prospecting rights—base minerals.
    Concordia: 1 Coloured, 2 White.
    Komaggas: 5 Coloured, 3 White.
    Steinkopf: 3 Coloured, 8 White.
    Richtersveld: 6 White.
    Prospecting rights—precious stones.
    Concordia, Steinkopf, Ebenezer: Coloured Development Corporation with a White contractor.
    Komaggas: Coloured Development Corporation with one White contractor.
    Richtersveld: Coloured Development Corporation with three White contractors.
    Mier: Coloured Development Corporation with a White/Coloured contractor proportion of 96⅔:3⅓.
    Leliefontein: Coloured Development Corporation with a Coloured contractor.
    Mining rights—base minerals.
    Concordia: 1 White.
    Steinkopf: 1 White.
    Richtersveld: 2 White.
    Mining rights—precious stones.
    Komaggas: Coloured Development Corporation with one White contractor.
    Richtersveld: Coloured Development Corporation with one White contractor.
  4. (4)
    1. (a) Copper, fluospar, mica, tungsten, schelite, beryl, columbite, tantalite, quartsite stone and diamonds.
    2. (b) >Copper: Concordia.
      Fluospar: Richtersveld.
      Mica: Steinkopf.
      Tungsten: Komaggas.
      Schelite: Steinkopf.
      Beryl: Steinkopf.
      Columbite: Steinkopf.
      Tantalite: Steinkopf.
      Quartsite stone: Richtersveld.
      Diamonds: Komaggas, Richtersveld and Mier.
 Peninsula Technical College 259. Mr. L. G. MURRAY

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

  1. (1) (a) How many (i) full-time and (ii) part-time Coloured students are attending the Peninsula Technical College and (b) how many of them are training to become teachers of technical or vocational subjects;
  2. (2) how many students passed each of the more senior courses available at this College during 1970.
 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:

Education for Coloured persons in the Republic is a matter falling under the control of the Coloured Persons Representative Council and administered country-wide by its Executive. I have, however, ascertained that the following particulars can be furnished:

  1. (1)
    1. (a)
      1. (i) 148
      2. (ii) 280
    2. (b) Training in technical subjects 23 Training in vocational subjects 65

(2) Teachers Diploma (Commerce)

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National Technical Certificates

Part III

34

Part IV

18

Part V

2

National Technical Certificates:

Printers

17

National Diploma in Public Health Nursing

10

National Diploma for Health Inspectors

9

96
Coloured students enrolled for and successful in vocational, technical and commercial examinations 260. Mr. L. G. MURRAY

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

  1. (1) How many apprentices attended (a) Departmental and (b) private vocational schools or classes during 1970;
  2. (2) how many students passed the Technical Vocational Certificate Part I, II and III, respectively, during the same year;
  3. (3) how many students at multi-lateral high schools passed the (a) technical Junior, (b) technical Senior, (c) commercial Junior and (d) commercial Senior Certificate.
 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) 2 511
    2. (b) At private vocational schools Nil
      At continuation classes 167

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  1. (3)
    1. (a) 104
    2. (b) 5
    3. (c) 667
    4. (d) 10
 Coloured pupils enrolled in Government, State-aided and private schools 261. Mr. L. G. MURRAY

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

What is the total enrolment of Coloured pupils in Government, State-aided and private schools in the Republic in each class of primary, secondary and high schools, excluding trade schools for apprentices but including special and reformatory schools.

 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:

Education for Coloured persons is a matter falling under the control of the Coloured Persons Representative Council and administered country-wide by its Executive. I have, however, ascertained that the following particulars can be furnished:

Enrolment for the 3rd quarter, 1970:

Adaptation Classes

1 515

Substandard A

98 755

" B

82 343

Standard 1

72 721

" 2

61 688

" 3

55 144

" 4

44 251

" 5

34 077

" 6

25 205

" 7

14 795

" 8

9 395

" 9

3 605

" 10

1 955
Expenditure i.r.o. betterment and development schemes in Coloured rural areas 280. Mr. T. HICKMAN

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

(a) How much did the Department or its agencies spend from Revenue and Loan Funds on betterment and development schemes in Coloured rural areas during the latest year for which figures are available, (b) how much of this amount is recoverable from Coloured management boards and (c) how much did these boards contribute to betterment and development schemes.

 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:

Rural areas and settlements for Coloured persons in the Republic is a matter falling under the control of the Coloured Persons Representative Council and administered country-wide by its Executive. I have, however, ascertained that the following particulars can be furnished:

The most recent figures available are for the financial year 1969-’70.

(a)

(i) Revenue Funds

R343 996.53

[including in respect of settlements (State-owned land) not recoverable.]

R15 115.86

(ii) Loan Funds (Survey cost in respect of erven which is recoverable from erf holders.)

R20 314.55

(b)

Revenue Funds

R32 888.07

(c)

(i) Refund to the State of 10% on rates collected

R7 408.56

(ii) Development works carried out at own expense

R48 403.47
“Rich man, poor man” by Irwin Shaw 307. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of the Interior:

  1. (1) In terms of which statutory definition was “Rich man, poor man” by Irwin Shaw banned;
  2. (2) whether he will furnish the reasons why it was banned in terms of that subsection of the Act; if not, why not.
 The MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR:
  1. (1) Section 5 (2) (a) of the Publications and Entertainments Act, 1963 (Act No. 26 of 1963).
  2. (2) I am not aware of the reasons of the Publications Control Board, except in so far as they can be deduced from the provision of the Act in terms of which the publication was found to be undesirable.
 MONDAY, 1ST MARCH, 1971

For written reply:

Conference on tourism in Malawi attended by Minister of Tourism 314. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Tourism:

  1. (1) Whether he attended a conference in Malawi in connection with tourism; if so, (a) on what dates, (b) what was the name of the conference, (c) by whom was it convened, (d) where was it held, (e) what other countries were represented and (f) what were the main items of discussion;
  2. (2) whether he was accompanied by any other persons in their official capacities; if so, (a) how many persons and
  3. (b) what were their official capacities;
  4. (3) whether any resolutions were proposed by (a) him and (b) other delegates from the Republic; if so, (i) what resolution in each case, (ii) who proposed it and (iii) with what result;
  5. (4) what is the estimated cost to the State of the attendance by South African delegates at this conference.
 The MINISTER OF TOURISM:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) During the period 3 to 8 August, 1970.
    2. (b) Conference for regional tourism co-operation.
    3. (c) The Government of Malawi.
    4. (d) Lake Malawi.
    5. (e) Lesotho, Swaziland, Portugal, Mauritius and Malawi.
    6. (f) Possible co-operation on regional basis with a view to accelerated growth and promotion of tourism in Southern Africa with specific emphasis on:
      1. (a) Marketing and promotion;
      2. (b) transport and communications;
      3. (c) customs and immigration and
      4. (d) finance and management.
  2. (2) Yes.
    1. (a) Six persons.
    2. (b) The Secretary for Tourism.
      The Head of the African Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
      The Director of the National Parks Board.
      The Manager of the South African Railways Publicity and Travel Department.
      A Representative of the South African Airways.
      A Counsellor of the Department of Foreign Affairs who acted as Secretary for the Delegation.
  3. (3) (a) and (b) No. Discussions were in general terms based on a predetermined agenda.
    (i), (ii) and (iii) fall away.
  4. (4) Approximately R1 200.