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House of Assembly: Vol35 - TUESDAY 9 MARCH 1971

TUESDAY, 9TH MARCH, 1971

For oral reply:

Police constable L. J. Gerber: Conviction and fitness to remain in Force *1. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

  1. (1) Whether a police constable stationed at King William’s Town was convicted in the Regional Court in East London during September, 1970; if so, (a) what is his name and (b) on what charge was he convicted;
  2. (2) whether a board of inquiry was appointed to consider his fitness to remain in the Force; if so, what was its finding;
  3. (3) whether he is still in the Police Force.
 The MINISTER OF POLICE:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) L. J. Gerber.
    2. (b) Attempted murder and pointing a fire-arm.
  2. (2) Yes. That he is regarded as suitable to remain in the Force.
  3. (3) Yes.
 Detectives H. J. le Grange and D. A. van Rensburg: Conviction and fitness to remain in Force *2. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

  1. (1) Whether detectives H. J. le Grange and D. A. van Rensburg who were convicted of assault in the Johannesburg Regional Court during September, 1970, are still in the Police Force;
  2. (2) whether a departmental inquiry was held to determine their fitness to remain in the Force; if so, with what result.
 The MINISTER OF POLICE:
  1. (1) Yes.
  2. (2) Yes. The Board found them suitable to remain in the Force.
 Mrs. H. SUZMAN:

Arising out of the Minister’s reply, could he give us some indication of the ground on which a board is likely to find policemen unsuitable to remain in the Force?

 The MINISTER:

That requires rather a lengthy reply and, consequently, I would rather discuss that when my Vote comes up.

 Police Sergeant H. J. Human: Conviction and fitness to remain in Force *3. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

  1. (1) Whether sergeant H. J. Human of Fouriesburg who was convicted of assault in the circuit court at Bethlehem in December, 1970, is still in the Police Force;
  2. (2) whether a departmental inquiry was held to determine his fitness to remain in the Force; if so, with what result.
 The MINISTER OF POLICE:
  1. (1) Yes.
  2. (2) Yes. The Board found him suitable to remain in the Force.
 Oil pollution from marine oil discharge terminal, Durban *4. Mr. W. V. RAW

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether he received any assurances in regard to oil pollution from the marine oil discharge terminal in Durban prior to 18th December, 1968; if so, (a) what assurances and (b) from whom;
  2. (2) whether any oil pollution of Durban beaches has occurred since that date from (a) the oil terminal or (b) other causes; if so, (i) what pollution and (ii) what steps were taken in regard thereto.
 The MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) Yes. (a) and (b) The agreement entered into by the State and the owners of the oil discharge terminal on matters concerning the operation of the terminal stipulates that all reasonable steps should be taken to avoid oil spilling while the terminal is in use; that all vessels making use of the terminal should have insurance cover for the maximum amount of ten million dollars (U.S.A.) for each pollution incident to defray expenses arising from pollution; and that in the event of continued spillage of oil the Department of Industries reserves the right to suspend the operation of the terminal until such time as satisfactory arrangement have been made to overcome the spillage problems.
  2. (2)
    1. (a) No.
    2. (b) Yes.
      1. (i) The pollution of parts of the coast during February, 1971, from Brighton Beach to Umkomaas. Analysis of the oil has, however, proved that the oil did not originate from the discharge terminal and the origin thereof is unknown;
      2. (ii) where requested, arrangements were made for the dispersal of the oil.
 Mr. W. V. RAW:

Arising out of the Minister’s reply, was that the only incident of oil pollution that was reported to his Department?

 The MINISTER:

Yes, the only one I know of. I can find out whether there were any other minor ones and inform the hon. member accordingly.

 Mr. W. V. RAW:

Have a look at Addington Beach!

 Mr. SPEAKER:

Order!

 Demolition order i.r.o. McIntosh House, Durban *5. Mr. W. V. RAW

asked the Minister of Community Development:

  1. (1) Whether the demolition order for McIntosh House in Durban was issued subject to any conditions; if so,
  2. (2) whether the question of _ alternative accommodation for existing tenants at similar rentals was included in the conditions; if not, why not;
  3. (3) what other conditions were laid down.
 The MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
  1. (1) Yes. The condition prescribed was that tenants be given 12 months’ notice to vacate.
  2. (2) and (3) In view of the lengthy period required by the notice to vacate, and the fact that all the flats are bachelor flats, of which 20 are occupied by single persons, further conditions were not required as—
    1. (a) it is easier for single persons to find alternative accommodation in flats, hotels and boarding houses; and
    2. (b) all the persons residing in the flats, are employed, are recipients of pensions or otherwise independent and will, therefore, in such a lengthy period, be in a position to find alternative accommodation. The building, as the hon. member was informed on the 26th February, 1971, is archaic and has a musty smell which makes demolition almost unavoidable. The City Engineer has furthermore recommended demolition and the building will be replaced by a 13-storey building, of which 4 storeys will consist of 28 dwelling units, with the result that the demolition of the old building will not mean a loss of dwelling accommodation.
 Professional Golf Association championship, Johannesburg, and alleged contravention of Sunday Observance Act *6. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Police:

  1. (1) Whether a complaint of an alleged contravention of the Sunday Observance Act in connection with the recent holding of the Professional Golf Association championship in Johannesburg was laid before the Police; if so, (a) by whom and (b) on what grounds;
  2. (2) whether the matter was investigated; if so, (a) by how many Police officers and (b) with what result;
  3. (3) whether he was approached by any person in this connection; if so, what was his reply;
  4. (4) what was the final result of the complaint;
  5. (5) whether he has made any suggestions or given any instructions to prosecuting authorities in cases of alleged contravention of the Sunday Observance Act and related Acts; if not,
  6. (6) whether he will consider doing so.
 The MINISTER OF POLICE:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) Various members of the public.
    2. (b) On the ground of alleged contravention of the Sunday Act.
  2. (2) Yes.
    1. (a) Three.
    2. (b) Investigations have not yet been concluded.
  3. (3) Yes. No specific questions were put to which I had to reply.
  4. (4) Investigations have not yet been concluded.
  5. (5) No.
  6. (6) No.
 *Mr. E. G. MALAN:

Arising out of the reply of the hon. the Minister, is it not so that Mr. Louis Luyt telephoned him from Johannesburg?

 *The MINISTER:

Yes.

 *7. Mr. E. G. MALAN

—Reply standing over.

 *8. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

—Reply standing over.

 *9 Mr. H. M. TIMONEY

—Reply standing over.

 Oil tanker Wafra *10. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Transport:

  1. (1) (a) (i) At what time, (ii) on what date and (iii) by whom was information received that the Wafra was in danger and (b) (i) at what time and (ii) on what date was the information sent out by the Wafra;
  2. (2) (a) what steps were taken during the first 24-hour period after the information was received and (b) at what time were these steps taken;
  3. (3) whether there was any delay in taking any of these steps; if so, what was (a) the nature of and (b) the reason for the delay.
 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:
  1. (1)
    1. (a)
      1. (i) 6.55 a.m.
      2. (ii) 27th February, 1971.
      3. (iii) A message was picked up by the Assistant Port Captain (Operating), Port Elizabeth, and transmitted to the Assistant Port Captain (Operating), Table Bay Harbour, who received it at 7.20 a.m. the same day.
    2. (b) It is unknown when the message was first transmitted by the Wafra.
  2. (2)
    1. (a) The Acting Port Captain, Table Bay Harbour, was immediately informed and arrangements made for the tug F. T. Bates to proceed to the aid of the vessel. Before the tug could leave port, however, the following preparations were necessary:
      1. (i) Provisions had to be obtained.
      2. (ii) The craft had to be prepared for the mission. This included the removal of the bow fenders, which entails four hours’ work.
      3. (iii) Formalities in connection with the necessary safety clearance certificates, loadline certificates, etc. had to be concluded with other Government departments.
    2. (b) Immediately after the message was received at 7.20 a.m. on 27th February, 1971.
  3. (3) No.
 *Mr. E. G. MALAN:

Arising out of the reply of the hon. the Minister, at what time did the tug F. T. Bates actually leave the harbour?

 *The DEPUTY MINISTER:

I said it took plus-minus four hours for the formalities to be concluded. It left immediately after that.

 Accident Fund in terms of the Workmen’s Compensation Act *11. Dr. E. L. FISHER

asked the Minister of Labour:

  1. (1) What is the amount standing to the credit of the Accident Fund in terms of the Workmen’s Compensation Act;
  2. (2) whether any portion of this fund is invested; if so, (a) how and (b) with what result.
 The MINISTER OF LABOUR:
  1. (1) As at 31st December, 1970, the amount was R52 305 911.
  2. (2) Yes.
    1. (a) With the Public Debt Commissioners as follows:
      1. (i) In local South African Registered Stock, R44186 233 at an average interest of 5.375 per cent.
      2. (ii) In Escom Registered Stock, R284 850 at 6.875 per cent.
      3. (iii) At call, R7 834 828 at 4.375 per cent.
    2. (b) The interest yield for 1970 amounted to R2 872 953.
 Dr. E. L. FISHER:

Arising out of the Minister’s reply, will he tell the House with which companies or organizations he has invested the money on call?

 The MINISTER:

The hon. member must table that question.

 *Mr. S. J. M. STEYN:

May I ask the Minister whether he is satisfied with the interest he receives on the money invested on call? Does it compare favourably with the interest which is obtainable in the market at present?

 *The MINISTER:

There has never been any question of a comparable interest basis. It was done for the sake of security and in the interest of South Africa’s prosperity, which means just as much to these workers.

 Unemployment Insurance Fund *12. Dr. E. L. FISHER

asked the Minister of Labour:

  1. (1) What is the amount standing to the credit of the Unemployment Insurance Fund;
  2. (2) whether any portion of this fund is invested; if so, (a) how and (b) with what result.
 The MINISTER OF LABOUR:
  1. (1) As at 31st December, 1970, the estimated accumulated funds amounted to R146 157 695.
  2. (2) Yes.
    1. (a) With the Public Debt Commissioners as follows:
      1. (i) In Government Stock, R139 476 466.
      2. (ii) On Deposit, R1 710 944.
    2. (b) The interest rates vary from 4.25 per cent to 7.75 per cent and the interest for 1970 amounted to R7 930 259.

I may add that the considerations for this investment are the same as those given in my previous reply.

 Stockpiling of wool *13. Mr. W. G. KINGWILL

asked the Minister of Agriculture:

How many bales of wool have been stockpiled by the South African Wool Commission.

 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE:

The total stocks are 211 778 bales, which includes estimated purchases during the week ended 5th March, 1971. The aforementioned figure includes carryover stock from previous seasons, and allows for reduction caused by flood and fire damage at East London.

 Outbreak of locusts *14. Mr. W. G. KINGWILL

asked the Minister of Agriculture:

  1. (1) Whether there recently was an outbreak of locusts in the Republic; if so, (a) where and (b) what was its extent;
  2. (2) whether complaints have been received about a shortage of (a) mobile units and (b) poison for combating locusts; if so, what steps have been taken;
  3. (3) whether consideration will be given to making poison available to farmers on a limited scale for combating small swarms.
 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE:

As it is already known, favourable climatic conditions over the past few weeks caused brown locusts to hatch over the largest area of the Karoo, Southern Free State, Northern Cape and the southern parts of South-West Africa. Infestation occurs in patches over approximately 100 000 square miles. At the first signs of these outbreaks, full-scale operations begin immediately to combat the outbreaks; 204 light and 70 heavy vehicles were withdrawn from other services to form units for spraying, dusting and auxiliary services and, as the need arose, aerial spraying was also applied. Nine aircraft are at present in action and more will be commissioned as soon as this may become necessary.

Arrangements have been made to make use of private vehicles against remuneration where necessary. At the commencement of the campaign, 900 tons of emergency supplies of BHC were immediately available at the Kimberley, De Aar and Middelburg depots. Further orders for a minimum of 1 000 tons were placed with Klipfontein Organic Products, which is the sole manufacturer. These are being manufactured at the rate of 20 tons per day, which is maximum capacity. Original problems with production and supply of BHC have been overcome to a great extent. Special arrangements have been made for express delivery between factory and field units. Adequate supplies of Malathion and Fenitrothion are being used by aircraft at extra low concentration. Where supplies of insecticide are sufficient, arrangements can be made to supply farmers with insecticides to spray locusts on their own farms in an orderly manner.

* I want to add that I visited the stricken area yesterday, and I want to point out to the hon. member that it is the most widespread outbreak of locusts the Department of Agricultural Technical Services has ever had to deal with. All of us are thoroughly aware of how extensive the outbreak is and the damage that is being done to grazing in particular. I can assure hon. members that everything possible is being done in the fight to bring the outbreak under control as quickly and effectively as possible.

 Publications Control Board: Litigation before Supreme Court *15. Mr. L. G. MURRAY

asked the Minister of the Interior:

(a) What are the names of the individuals, organizations or companies with which the Publications Control Board has been involved in litigation before the Supreme Court, (b) what was the Court’s decision in each case, (c) what was the date of the Order of Court in each case and (d) what was the Court reference number.

 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR (Reply laid upon the Table with leave of the House):

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Heineman Cassell (Pty) Ltd., Wilbur A. Smith, Heineman Ltd.

Appeal disallowed

26.8.1965

Unknown

South African Magazine Co.

Appeal allowed in respect of 7 periodicals and appeal disallowed in respect of 4 periodicals

2.2.1966

M.769/65 and M.770/65

Desmond Charles Lindberg

Appeal disallowed

Unknown

M. 1658/67

Marshall Cavendish Ltd. and Central News Agency

Appeal allowed in respect of 1 part of periodical

13.6.1969

AR. 165/69

Marshall Cavendish Ltd. and Central News Agency

Appeal disallowed in respect of 6 parts of the periodical and all future editions thereof

21.5.1970

AR. 165/69

Republican Publications

Appeal disallowed

15.12.1969

M. 1152/69

Republican Publications

Appeal allowed

24.2.1971

M. 1152/69

Republican Publications

Appeal allowed

8.1.1971

M.439/70

Republican Publications

Appeal allowed

12.2.1971

M.575/70

Republican Publications

Appeal allowed

24.2.1971

M.684/70

Republican Publications

Appeal allowed

5.3.1971

M.734/70.
Police vans conveying prisoners on Witwatersrand involved in accidents *16. Mr. I. F. A. DE VILLIERS

asked the Minister of Police:

(a) How many police vans conveying prisoners (i) within the magisterial district of Johannesburg and (ii) between that district and Modderbee or other prisons were involved in accidents during 1970, (b) how many prisoners were being conveyed in each van so involved and (c) how many prisoners were (i) killed and (ii) injured in such accidents.

 The MINISTER OF POLICE:
  1. (a)
    1. (i) 10.
    2. (ii) 6.
  2. (b)
    1. (i) In one instance, 1.
      In one instance, 3.
      In one instance, 5.
      In two instances, 6.
      In one instance, 7.
      In one instance, 10.
      In one instance, 11.
      In one instance, 14.
      In one instance, 17.
    2. (ii) In all six instances, 25.
  3. (c)
    1. (i) None.
    2. (ii) 93.
 Publications Control Board: Legal costs incurred i.r.o. litigation *17. Mr. L. G. MURRAY

asked the Minister of Justice:

What legal expenses were incurred by the State in respect of (a) the Publications Control Board and (b) payment to successful appellants in the cases of (i) Publications Control Board v. William Heinemann Ltd. 1965 (4) S.A., (ii) S.A. Magazine Co. v. Publications Control Board 1966 (2) S.A., (iii) Lindberg v. Publications Control Board 1968 (4) S.A., (iv) Marshall Cavendish Ltd. & Another v. Publications Control Board 1969 (4) S.A. and (v) Republican Publications (Proprietary) Ltd. v. Publications Control Board (Durban and Coast Local Division of the Supreme Court, 1970-’71).

 The MINISTER OF JUSTICE:
  1. (a)
    1. (i) R232.
    2. (ii) R1 225.
    3. (iii) R178.
    4. (iv) R710.
    5. (v) R1 135.
  2. (b)
    1. (i) None. The State recovered R1 754.24 from the other party for costs.
    2. (ii) R712.09.
    3. (iii) None. The State recovered R1 272.31 from the other party for costs.
    4. (iv) R588.73.
    5. (v) Not yet determined.

Reply standing over from Friday, 5th March, 1971

Combating of oil polution: Steps taken by Dept. of Economic Affairs

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

Question:
  1. (1) Whether any officials have been sent overseas since the closing of Suez to study the effects of oil pollution as a result of wrecks of oil cruisers and possible means of minimizing the effects; if so, (a) how many, (b) where were they sent, (c) for how long were they sent and (d) what was the cost;
  2. (2) whether the Department has acquired any (a) vessels or made arrangements with shipping companies for the use of vessels and (b) aircraft or made arrangements with aircraft companies for the use of aircraft, equipped with oil dispersal machinery and chemicals for use against oil pollution;
  3. (3) (a) what organization has been set up by the Department to control oil pollution at sea, (b) of whom does it consist, (c) when was it set up and (d) where is it based;
  4. (4) whether chemicals have been stockpiled to deal with oil pollution at sea; if so, (a) what chemicals, (b) what quantity, (c) from where was it obtained and (d) at what cost.
 Reply:

*Mr. Speaker, the reply to this question comprises ten full typewritten pages. I hope you, Sir, will allow me to say to the hon. member for Simonstown—and I think he will agree with me—that I have, since the commencement of this Session, furnished copious replies to the great number of questions he has put. I do not want to withhold any reasonable information from him, but I have to point out that the work of my Department is being disrupted since it takes many man-hours to draw up a reply to a question such as this. I want to express the hope that the hon. member will be more reasonable in future. With leave of the House, I now lay upon the Table the following reply:

  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) Four;
    2. (b) Rome, to attend an international conference;
    3. (c) 6th to 10th October, 1968; and
    4. (d) R3 992.74.
  2. (2)
    1. (a) No; the Department has its own vessels and spray equipment and where circumstances require, additional vessels are chartered from private owners;
    2. (b) no; where necessary aircraft of the South African Air Force are used for the transport of equipment and reconnaissance flights.
  3. (3)
    1. (a) A country-wide organization divided into five regions consisting of an action committee and an operational control centre with regional oil pollution officers and local oil pollution officers. The action committees of the five regions are located at Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Windhoek;
    2. (b) Natal (Durban)
      Action Committee
      the Natal Member of the Executive Council in charge of local Government and Development (Chairman);
      the Deputy Secretary, Local Government and Development Natal Provincial Administration;
      the Deputy Secretary (Administration), Department of Industries;
      the Assistant Director, Division of Sea Fisheries, Cape Town;
      the Officer Commanding, S.A. Air Force, Durban;
      the Officer Commanding, Natal Command, Durban;
      the Regional Representative, Directorate of Civil Defence, Durban;
      the Divisional Commissioner, S.A. Police, Durban and/or Pietermaritzburg, as circumstances demand; and
      a Representative of the oil industry.
      Operational Control Centre
      the Deputy Secretary (Administration), of the Department of Industries (Leader);
      the Assistant Director of the Division of Sea Fisheries, Cape Town;
      S.A. Defence Force (Representatives of the S.A. Air Force, S.A. Navy and Land Forces, depending on pollution of the sea and/or beach); S.A. Police (Representative of the Divisional Commissioner, Durban and/or Pietermaritzburg, as circumstances demand);
      C.S.I.R. (Representative of the Regional Office Durban);
      a Representative of the Natal Provincial Administration;
      a Representative of the City Engineer, Durban;
      a Representative of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, Durban; and
      a Representative of the Department of Information, as public relations officer.
      For purposes of effective organization and co-ordination the Natal Coast has been divided into three regions, namely, the Natal North Coast, the Natal South Coast and Durban.
      In each of these regions, except in the case of Durban where it is obviously unnecessary, Regional Oil Pollution Control Officers and Oil Pollution Control Officers have been appointed as follows by the local authorities concerned:
      Natal North Coast:
      Regional Oil Pollution Control Officers:
      One each for the area Zinkwazi to Tongaat River Mouth and for the area Umhloti to Glenashley.
      Oil Pollution Control Officers:
      One each for: Glenashley; La Lucia; Umhlanga Rocks; Newsel-Umhloti; Tongaat; Chaka’s Rock; Salt Rock; Ballitoville; and Zinkwazi Beach.
      Natal South Coast;
      Regional Oil Pollution Control Officers:
      One each for the area Amanzimtoti to Umgababa; for the area Ifafa to Mtwalumi; and for the area Hibberdene to Port Edward.
      Oil Pollution Control Officers:
      One each for: Port Edward; Bendigo; Muster; Umzumbie; Palm Beach/Trafalgar; Hibberdene: Marina Beach; Mtwalume/Ifafa; Southbroom; Pennington/Kelso; Ramsgate; Park Rynie; Margate; Scottburgh; Uvongo; Umkomaas; Shelly Beach; Clausthal/ Widenham; Marburg; Kingsburgh; Port Shepstone; Amanzimtoti; and Umtentweni.
      For purposes of the combating of oil pollution the whole of the Natal Coastal area falls under the control of the Action Committee and Operational Control Centre at Durban.
      Cape Province (East London)
      Action Committee
      the Chairman of the Public Amenities Committee of the City Council of East London (Chairman);
      the Deputy Secretary (Administration) of the Department of Industries;
      the Assistant Director of the Division of Sea Fisheries, Cape Town;
      S.A. Defence Force (Representatives of the S.A. Air Force, S.A. Navy and Land Forces, if locally available and depending on oil pollution of the sea and/or the beach); a Representative of the Divisional Council of East London;
      a Representative of the Regional Office of the C.S.I.R., Durban;
      a Resident Engineer of the Cape Provincial Administration, East London;
      the Town Clerk of East London. Beacon Bay or Ganubi, depending on circumstances; a Regional Representative, Directorate of Civil Defence; and
      a Representative of the oil industry.
      Operational Control Centre
      the Deputy Secretary (Administration) of the Department of Industries (Leader); the _ Deputy Director of the Division of Sea Fisheries, Cape Town;
      S.A. Defence Force (Representatives of the S.A. Air Force, S.A. Navy and Land Forces, depending on pollution of the sea and/or beach); a Representative of the S.A. Police, East London; a Representative of the Regional Office of the C.S.I.R., Durban;
      a Representative of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, East London;
      a Representative of the Resident Engineer of the Cape Provincial Administration;
      a Representative of the Department of Bantu Administration;
      the City Engineer, East London;
      the Director of Parks, City Council of East London; and a Representative of the Department of Information, East London, as public relations officer.
      Regional Oil Pollution Control Officer
      the Inspector of Sea Fisheries, East London.
      Oil Pollution Control Officers:
      One each for: East London; Beacon Bay; Gonubi; and the Divisional Council of East London.
      For purposes of the combating of oil pollution the coastal area from the Southern boundary of Natal up to, but excluding Port Alfred, will fall under the control of the Action Committee and Operational Control Centre, East London.
      Cape Province (Port Elizabeth):
      Action Committee
      the Deputy Mayor of Port Elizabeth (Chairman);
      the Deputy Secretary (Parliamentary) of the Department of Industries;
      the Assistant Director of the Division of Sea Fisheries, Cape Town;
      the Chairman of the Public Health and Amenities Committee of the Divisional Council of Port Elizabeth;
      the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee of the City Council of Port Elizabeth;
      a Representative of the Regional Office of the C.S.I.R., Durban;
      the Divisional Commissioner, S.A. Police, Port Elizabeth;
      S.A. Defence Force (Representatives of the S.A. Air Force, S.A. Navy and Land Forces, if locally available and depending on oil pollution of the sea and/or beach);
      the Chairman of the Midlands Regional Research Committee; the Director of the Port Elizabeth Museum;
      the Harbour Engineer, S.A. Railways, Port Elizabeth;
      the Regional Representative, Directorate of Civil Defence; and
      a Representative of the oil industry.
      Operational Control Centre
      the Deputy Secretary (Administration) of the Department of Industries (Leader);
      the Assistant Director of the Division of Sea Fisheries, Cape Town;
      a Representative of the Resident Engineer, Cape Provincial Administration;
      S.A. Defence Force (Representatives of the S.A. Air Force, S.A. Navy and Land Forces, depending on oil pollution of the sea and/or beach);
      a Representative of the Divisional Commissioner, S.A. Police, Port Elizabeth;
      a Representative of the Regional Office of the C.S.I.R., Durban;
      a Representative of the Engineer of the Divisional Council of Port Elizabeth;
      a Representative of the City Engineer, Port Elizabeth;
      a Representative of the Harbour Engineer, S.A. Railways, Port Elizabeth;
      the Director of Parks, City Council of Port Elizabeth;
      a Representative of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, Port Elizabeth;
      a Representative of the Department of Information as public relations officer; and a Regional Representative, Directorate of Civil Defence.
      Regional Oil Pollution Control Officers and Oil Pollution Control Officers:
      Due to the expanse and nature of the area falling under the control of the Action Committee of Port Elizabeth, it appears to be inadvisable and unnecessary to appoint any of these officers.
      For purposes of the combating of oil pollution the coastal area from and including Port Alfred up to, but excluding, Mossel Bay falls under the control of the Action Committee and Operational Control Centre, Port Elizabeth. As in the case of East London, future experience may necessitate reconsideration of this delimitation.
      Cape Province (Cape Town):
      Action Committee
      the Chief Engineer, Cape Provincial Administration, Cape Town (Chairman);
      Prof. J. K. Mallory, Department of Oceanography, University of Cape Town;
      the Chief Research Officer. Division of Sea Fisheries of the Department of Industries, Cape Town; and/or
      the Deputy Secretary (Administration) of the Department of Industries:
      a Representative of the South African Navy;
      the Port Captain, Cape Town; and
      a Representative of the oil industry.
      Operational Control Centre
      the Deputy Secretary (Administration) of the Department of Industries (Leader); the Assistant Director, Division of Sea Fisheries of the Department of Industries, Cape Town;
      Representatives of the S.A. Defence Force (S.A. Air Force, S.A. Navy and Land Forces, depending on oil pollution of the sea and/or beach);
      a Representative of the Cape Divisional Council;
      a Representative of the Cape Provincial Administration;
      a Representative of the Cape Town City Council;
      a Representative of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, Cape Town;
      a Representative of the Divisional Commissioner, S.A. Police, Cape Town;
      a Representative of the C.S.I.R.; and
      a Representative of the Department of Information as Public Relations Officer.
      Regional Oil Pollution Control Officers and Oil Pollution Control Officers:
      As in the case of Port Elizabeth the appointment of these officers was abandoned.
      For purposes of the combating of oil pollution the coastal area from, and including, Mossel Bay up to, and including, Lamberts Bay will fall under the control of the Action Committee and Operational Control Centre, Cape Town. It is hardly likely that serious oil pollution problems will be encountered on or along the beaches from Lamberts Bay to the southern boundary of South-West Africa.
      South-West Africa (Windhoek):
      Action Committee
      the Deputy Secretary for South-West Africa (Chairman);
      the Deputy Secretary (Administration) of the Department of Industries;
      a Representative of the Regional Office of the Division of Sea Fisheries at Walvis Bay; a Director of Nature Conservation and Tourism, S.W.A. Administration;
      a Representative of the S.A. Defence Force in South-West Africa;
      the Divisional Commissioner, S.A. Police, Windhoek;
      the Town Clerk of Swakopmund, Walvis Bay or Luderitz, depending on the area where oil pollution occurs; and a Representative of the oil industry.
      Operational Control Centre
      the Deputy Secretary (Administration) of the Department of Industries (Leader);
      an official of the Division of Sea Fisheries, Cape Town or a representative of the Regional Office of the Division of Sea Fisheries at Walvis Bay;
      the S.A. Defence Force (Representatives of the S.A. Air Force, S.A. Navy and Land Forces, depending on oil pollution of the sea and/or beach);
      the S.A. Police (Divisional Commissioner, Windhoek, or a representative nominated by him);
      a Representative of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, Windhoek;
      the City Engineer of the Town Council concerned, depending on the area of pollution; and the Public Relations Officer of the Division of Nature Conservation and Tourism of South-West Africa.
      Regional Oil Pollution Control Officers and Oil Pollution Control Officers:
      In view of the expanse and sparse population of the South-West African coastal area it has been decided not to make specific appointments in this case.
    3. (c) 1968.
    4. (d) The Department of Industries, Pretoria (during the Parliamentary recess) and Cape Town (during Parliamentary Sessions).
  4. (4) Yes.
    1. (a) Several products;
    2. (b) 350 000 litre;
    3. (c) several local suppliers and in the case of one special product not locally available, from the United States of America; and
    4. (d) R190 000.

For written reply.

Outbreak of gastro-enteritis 289. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Health:

  1. (1) Whether his attention has been drawn to the reported outbreak of gastroenteritis in certain areas of the Cape Province since the beginning of this year;
  2. (2) how many (a) adults and (b) children in each race group have died from this disease in (i) Beaufort West, (ii) Uitenhage, (iii) Queenstown, (iv) George, (v) Knysna, (vi) Somerset East, (vii) Oudtshoom, (viii) Graaff-Reinet, (ix) Cradock, (x) Grahamstown and (xi) Aberdeen;
  3. (3) whether he will make a statement in regard to the matter.
 The MINISTER OF HEALTH:
  1. (1) Yes.
  2. (2) As gastro-enteritis is not notifiable, reliable statistics are not available.
  3. (3) No.
 Whites teaching at Coloured schools 296. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

Whether there are any White persons at present teaching in Coloured schools; if so, (a) how many (i) men and (ii) women are teaching in Coloured schools in each province and (b) how many are serving under non-White principals.

 The MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:

Yes.

(a)

(i) Cape Province

189

Orange Free State

7

Transvaal

9

Natal

18

(ii) Cape Province

265

Orange Free State

8

Transvaal

—

Natal

12

Males

Females

(b) Cape Province

28

66

Orange Free State

—

—

Transvaal

—

—

Natal

—

2

The persons mentioned under (b) have all been appointed in a temporary capacity.

 Coloureds attending technical colleges 301. Mr. L. G. MURRAY

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

(a) How many Coloured persons are at present attending technical colleges, (b) what courses are offered and (c) how many are enrolled for each course.

 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. (a) 428.
  2. (b)
    1. (1) Teachers Diploma (Commerce).
    2. (2) Teachers Diploma (Technical).
    3. (3) National Commercial Diploma.
    4. (4) National Secretarial Certificate.
    5. (5) National Technical Certificates Parts III, IV and V.
    6. (6) National Technical Certificates and Diplomas for Printers.
    7. (7) Textile Trade Certificate (Dyeing and Finishing).
    8. (8) National Diploma in Public Health Nursing.
    9. (9) National Diploma for Health Inspectors.
    10. (10) National Diploma in Public Administration.
    11. (11) National Diploma in State Finance and Accounts.
    12. (12) National Diploma in Accountancy and Auditing.
  3. (c)
    1. (1) 65.
    2. (2) 23.
    3. (3) None.
    4. (4) 14.
    5. (5) 205.
    6. (6) 38.
    7. (7) 14.
    8. (8) 26.
    9. (9) 20.
    10. (10) 9.
    11. (11) 14.
    12. (12) None.
 Convictions i.r.o. Police Force members retained in Force 310. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

  1. (1) Whether any of the members of the Police Force who were convicted of (a) assault or (b) assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and whose services were retained during 1969 and 1970, respectively, had previous convictions; if so, (i) how many members, (ii) how many previous convictions did each of them have and (iii) on what charges in each case;
  2. (2) whether the members of the Police Force whose services were retained during 1970 after conviction of (a) culpable homicide and (b) attempted murder, had previous convictions; if so, (i) how many and (ii) on what charges in each case.
 The MINISTER OF POLICE:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) Yes.
      1969
      1. (i) 43.
      2. (ii) and (iii) 27 had one previous conviction each, viz.:
        No. 1 Non-support.
        No. 2 Non-support.
        No. 3 Contravention of loca
        tion regulations.
        No. 4 Negligent driving.
        No. 5 Driving whilst under the influence of liquor.
        No. 6 No driver’s licence.
        No. 7 Assault.
        No. 8 Assault.
        No. 9 Unauthorized use of Government vehicle.
        No. 10 Unauthorized use of Government vehicle.
        No. 11 Assault.
        No. 12 Assault.
        No. 13 Reckless driving.
        No. 14 Reckless driving.
        No. 15 Negligent driving.
        No. 16 Negligent driving.
        No. 17 Obtaining liquor outside regular hours.
        No. 18 Use of vehicle without owner’s consent.
        No. 19 Trespass.
        No. 20 Assault.
        No. 21 Assault.
        No. 22 Dealing in liquor without licence (accomplice).
        No. 23 Contempt of court.
        No. 24 Trespass.
        No. 25 Assault.
        No. 26 Failing to comply with order of the court.
        No. 27 Unauthorized use of Government vehicle.
        13 had two previous convictions each, viz.:
        No. 1 Non-support and no driver’s licence.
        No. 2 Assault and no driver’s licence.
        No. 3 Assault and failing to pay tax.
        No. 4 Assault and malicious injury to property.
        No. 5 Negligent driving and malicious injury to property.
        No. 6 Assault and contempt of court.
        No. 7 Negligent driving and no driver’s licence.
        No. 8 No driver’s licence and assault.
        No. 9 Use of vehicle without owner’s consent and no light on pedal cycle.
        No. 10 Use of vehicle without owner’s consent and driving whilst under the influence of liquor.
        No. 11 Use of vehicle without owner’s consent and culpable homicide.
        No. 12 Negligent driving and speeding.
        No. 13 Reckless driving and no driver’s licence.
        2 had three previous convictions each, viz.:
        No. 1 Assault; negligent driving and obstructing traffic officer in the execution of his duties.
        No. 2 Providing a prisoner with writing material; keeping of dogs in location without permit and possession of dangerous weapon.
        1 had four previous convictions, viz.:
        Unregistered vehicle on public road; no third party insurance; negligent driving and no driver’s licence.
        1970
        (i) 32.
        (ii) and (iii) 19 had one previous conviction each, viz.:
        No. 1 Poaching.
        No. 2 Speeding.
        No. 3 Unauthorized use of Government vehicle.
        No. 4 No third party insurance.
        No. 5 Driving whilst under the influence of liquor.
        No. 6 Assault.
        No. 7 Negligent driving.
        No. 8 Assault.
        No. 9 Failing to display emergency warning signals.
        No. 10 Speeding.
        No. 11 Assault.
        No. 12 Assault.
        No. 13 No driver’s licence.
        No. 14 Assault.
        No. 15 Negligent driving.
        No. 16 Assault.
        No. 17 Failing to have vehicle licensed.
        No. 18 Assault.
        No. 19 No driver’s licence.
        12 had two previous convictions each, viz.:
        No. 1 Assault and drunkenness.
        No. 2 Assault and drunkenness.
        No. 3 Assault and failing to pay tax.
        No. 4 Carrying passenger on pedal cycle and no light on pedal cycle.
        No. 5 Unauthorized use of Government vehicle and allowing unlicensed person to drive.
        No. 6 No valid licence for vehicle and no third party insurance.
        No. 7 Negligent driving and failing to stop at robot.
        No. 8 No driver’s licence and following too close to other vehicle.
        No. 9 Assault and no light on pedal cycle.
        No. 10 Use of vehicle without owner’s consent and no driver’s licence.
        No. 11 Negligent driving and parking offence.
        No. 12 Disturbance and failing to renew radio licence.
        I had three previous convictions, viz.:
        No driver’s licence; negligent driving and assault.
    2. (b) Yes.
      1969
      1. (i) 2.
      2. (ii) and (iii) One had one previous conviction, viz.: Use of vehicle without owner’s consent and one had two previous convictions, viz.: Assault and contempt of court.
        1970
        (i) 2.
        (ii) and (iii) Each had one previous conviction, viz.:
        No. 1 Negligent driving.
        No. 2 Assault.
  2. (2)
    1. (a) Yes. (i) 1. (ii) Two counts of reckless driving.
    2. (b) No.
 Whites and non-Whites living on farms and actively engaged in agriculture 312. Mr. W. H. D. DEACON

asked the Minister of Statistics:

How many (a) White, (b) Coloured, (c) Bantu and (d) Indian persons (i) live on farms and (ii) are actively engaged in agriculture in the White farming areas of each province and the territory of South-West Africa, respectively.

 The MINISTER OF STATISTICS:

(i) On 31 August, 1965.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Cape

147 538

303 799

334 748

779

Natal

25 198

2 592

327 569

44 842

Transvaal

126 447

3 005

708 639

779

O.F.S

62 813

7 201

405 996

—

S.W.A

17 343

12 677

49 408

—

(ii) On 31 August, 1965.

Cape Employees (Excluding domestic servants)

7 285

154 571

165 237

131

Farmers

34 939

809

—

10

Natal Employees (Excluding domestic servants)

1 855

454

216 107

6 014

Farmers

6 761

166

—

2 339

Transvaal Employees (Excluding domestic servants)

3 330

1 029

410 839

47

Farmers

32 629

12

—

32

O.F.S. Employees (Excluding domestic servants)

836

2 789

191 216

—

Farmers

17 834

7

—

—

S.W.A. Employees (Excluding domestic servants)

832

4 071

27 793

—

Farmers (Estimated)

4 664

434

—

—

(iii) On 31 August, 1969.

Cape Employees (Excluding domestic servants)

8 585

222 592

232 447

400

Farmers (Estimated)

33 224

790

—

9

Natal Employees (Excluding domestic servants)

2 253

260

268 203

5 798

Farmers (Estimated)

6 417

158

—

2 222

Transvaal Employees (Excluding domestic servants)

4 288

1 094

597 162

212

Farmers (Estimated)

32 520

11

—

30

O.F.S. Employees (Excluding domestic servants)

5 440

3 104

254 998

—

Farmers (Estimated)

16 504

5

—

—

S.W.A. Employees (Excluding domestic servants)

665

4 241

28 787

—

Farmers (Estimated)

4 949

441

—

—

Notes:

1 The farming population has not been surveyed after 1965, because such data does not enjoy high priority in the planning for the survey of agricultural statistics. The survey of such data is not envisaged in the foreseeable future.

2 The number of persons on and actively engaged in a small number of farms of Bantu situated in White farming areas are not known.

 Actions for damages for alleged assault brought against Police Force members 319. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

  1. (1) How many actions for damages for alleged assault were brought against members of the Police Force during 1969 and 1970, respectively;
  2. (2) (a) how many of these actions (i) succeeded and (ii) were settled out of court and (b) what were the total amounts paid under these heads in each of these years.
 The MINISTER OF POLICE:
  1. (1) 1969, 88.
    1970, 98.
  2. (2)
    1. (a) 1969
      1. (i) 3.
      2. (ii) 11.
        1970
      3. (i) None.
      4. (ii) 4.
    2. (b) 1969
      1. (i) R1 340.
      2. (ii) R4 505.03.
        1970
      3. (i) Nil.
      4. (ii) R990.

A number of the actions are still pending.

 Persons shot dead and wounded by Police in execution of duties 320. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

How many (a) adults and (b) juveniles in each race group were shot and (i) killed or (ii) wounded by police in the execution of their duties during 1970.

 The MINISTER OF POLICE:

(a)

(b)

(i)

(ii)

(i)

(ii)

Whites

1

5

1

—

Coloureds

15

45

—

6

Asians

—

—

—

—

Bantu

33

86

4

7
Policemen killed and injured in execution of duties 325. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Police:

How many policemen, excluding policemen doing duty on the borders against terrorists, were (a) killed or (b) injured, other than in vehicular accidents, in the execution of their duties during 1969 and 1970, respectively.

 The MINISTER OF POLICE:

1969

1970

(a)

10

3

(b)

1 806

1 893
Whites and non-Whites owning houses 328. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

asked the Minister of Statistics:

(a) How many families of each race group own the properties in which they live and (b) what is the total value of residential property owned by each race group.

 The MINISTER OF STATISTICS:

(a) The following information is available:

(i) The number of occupied houses excluding farm houses in rural areas, according to the housing census on 6 September 1960.

Property of occupier

Percentage of total

Rented and gratis occupation

Percentage of total

Total

Whites

279 492

55·8

221 018

44·2

500 510

Coloureds

39 615

28·7

98 411

71·3

138 026

Asiatics

19 140

41·5

26 925

58·5

46 065

Similar information for flats is not tabulated.

Data for Bantu is not surveyed.

From the 1970 housing census no information is yet available.

(ii) The survey of expenses of households, which was made during November 1966 in the ten most important urban areas, indicates that 69·2% of the White families, which occupied houses, were the owners thereof.

Similar data for flats were not surveyed.

(iii) The survey of houses and house servants of Whites, which is made annually during the month of October in the ten most important urban areas, indicates the following percentages in respect of occupied houses:—

Percentages

1967

1969

Houses occupied by their owners

72·5

75·6

Rented and free-occupied houses

27·5

24·4

Total

100·0

100·0

Information in respect of the number of flats which were occupied by their owners was not surveyed.

(b) Not surveyed.

 Survey of incidence of malnutrition 333. Dr. E. L. FISHER

asked the Minister of Health:

  1. (1) Whether he has instituted a survey of the incidence of malnutrition in the Republic; if so, what are the findings; if not,
  2. (2) whether he will make a statement in regard to the matter.
 The MINISTER OF HEALTH:
  1. (1) To date no survey on a national basis has been instituted, but research projects have been undertaken by the Medical Research Council. The duties and functions of the division of National Nutrition, which has been established under the new Directorate of Health Education include planning and control of nutritional status surveys in the entire Republic. As soon as this is fully implemented, the findings regarding the nutritional status of the population will constantly be available.
  2. (2) No.
 Dept. of Posts and Telegraphs: Services rendered by public relations consultants 335. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs:

  1. (1) What is the nature of the services rendered to his Department by the public relations consultants referred to on page 16 of the September, 1970, issue of Postel, the Post Office newspaper;
  2. (2) whether any agreement regarding these services has been entered into; if so, what are the particulars of the agreement.
 The MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS:
  1. (1) By means of an orderly liaison campaign, to be of assistance in improving and purposefully developing the image of the Post Office both internally and externally by—
    1. (a) placing their services at the disposal of the Department on a full-time basis and, as and when necessary, making suggestions and rendering assistance with regard to publicity matters, including Press conferences and Press announcements by the Management;
    2. (b) in collaboration with the Department’s Division of Public Relations Services, assisting journalists of newspapers and periodicals in gathering and processing information for use in reports and articles about the Post Office; and
    3. (c) advising on such matters as radio broadcasts, the preparation of advertisements, brochures and pamphlets, the taking and publication of photographs, the presentation of exhibitions and the making of films.
  2. (2) Yes, after complying with the requirements of the State Tender Board, it was agreed that—
    1. (a) remuneration would be paid at the rate of R17 500 for the first year, R20 000 for the second year and R22 500 for the third year;
    2. (b) the Liaison Consultants would bear the full costs of journeys by road within a radius of 250 miles from Pretoria irrespective of whether such journeys are undertaken in the ordinary course of their duties in terms of the agreement or specially on instructions from the Department;
    3. (c) the Post Office, subject to its prior approval, would bear the full costs of journeys per road outside a radius of 250 miles from Pretoria;
    4. (d) on inland journeys by air, the Consultants could make use of the S.A. Airways, and of departmental motor transport to destinations which can be reached conveniently from South African airports, with indemnification of the Post Office against any claims which might arise out of such journeys;
    5. (e) with the prior approval of the Post Office, the Consultants could use their own motor transport for journeys outside a radius of 250 miles from Pretoria, in which case they would be reimbursed the air fare for the journey to a point agreed upon, and from there compensated at the prescribed departmental mileage tariff;
    6. (f) the Consultants would at all times be responsible for their subsistence expenses;
    7. (g) any agreement between the Consultants and another party in connection with the performance of the former’s duties in terms of the agreement would be the sole responsibility of the Consultants, and that any dispute which might arise out of such an agreement would be settled without the involvement or intervention of the Post Office;
    8. (h) the Consultants were not to transfer their duties and obligations in terms of the agreement with the Department to another person or concern;
    9. (i) the agreement with the Department would be for the period 1st November, 1969, to 31st October, 1972, but that it could be terminated if in the opinion of the Department the Consultants neglected or failed to perform their duties or to fulfil their obligations in terms of the agreement; and
    10. (j) notice of the termination of the agreement would be given in writing three months before the time, provided that the Consultants would first be warned in writing and given the opportunity to remedy any neglect or omission.
 Publications Control Board: Appeals lodged to Supreme Court and Appellate Division against decisions 336. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of the Interior:

What are the names of the (a) publications, (b) films and (c) other objects in connection with which appeals to the Supreme Court and the Appellate Division against decisions of the Publications Control Board (i) have been allowed, (ii) have not been allowed, and (iii) are still pending.

 The MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR:
  1. (a) and (c):
    1. (i) Candid Pinups Nos. 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18.
      True Confessions Vol. 2, No. 5.
      True Men Vol. 1, No. 12.
      Book of Life, Part (IV).
      Scope, Vol. 4, Nos. 21 and 22.
      Scope, Vol. 5, No. 18.
    2. (ii) When the Lion Feeds—W. A. Smith.
      Real Secrets, Vol. 1, No. 2.
      Thrilling Confessions, Vol. 1, No. 8.
      Your Romance, Vol. 1, No. 10. The Adventurer, Vol. 1, No. 2.
      Gramophone record: ‘Folk on Trek’.
      Book of Life, Parts 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17 and all ensuing editions.
    3. (iii) Scope, Vol. 5, No. 10.
      Die Bybel en sy Gode Ontmasker—E. P. Kleynhans.
      Die Geestelike Lig en Waarheid —E. P. Kleynhans.
      Die Christendom en Sy Kerke Ontmasker—E. P. Kleynhans.
      Living and Loving, No. 1, September 1970.
      Scope, Vol. 5, Nos. 12 and 13.
      Jonkheer’s Adam—July and August 1970.
      Scope, Vol. 5, No. 20.
      Australasian Post, 25.6.1970 and all ensuing editions.
      Living and Loving, No. 3, November 1970.
  2. (b) (i), (ii) and (iii) Nil.
 Representations re oil bunkering barges 338. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Transport:

Whether he received any representations in regard to the operation of oil bunkering barges in any harbours; if so, (a) from which persons or bodies, (b) in respect of which harbours, (c) what representations and (d) what was his reply and the reasons therefor in each case.

 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:

No.

 Re-fuelling facilities in Table Bay Harbour 339. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Transport:

Whether wharves in Table Bay Harbour are set aside for the exclusive or predominant use of ships requiring fuel while in transit; if so, (a) how many and (b) on what conditions; if not, why not.

 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:

No, such an arrangement would be contrary to normal modern-day port operation. All cargo-working berths are equipped with fuelling points, and vessels bunker during loading or discharging operations. Certain non-cargo working berths are also equipped with bunkering points, viz. on the inside of No. 2 jetty and at the landing wharf and the repair quay, which as also used for fuelling vessels in transit, such as Suez-diverted ships. The cost of modern quay construction is such that it is uneconomical to provide quayage purely for bunkering vessels, the majority of which would probably cease to call at South African ports if the Suez Canal were to be reopened.

 Evidence and representations i.c.w. proposed changes in Table Bay Harbour 340. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Transport:

Whether he or the Table Bay Harbour Board (a) asked for evidence and (b) received representations in regard to the proposed changes in the Table Bay Harbour; if so, (i) what was the nature of the evidence and representations submitted, (ii) by whom were they submitted and (iii) what reply was given.

 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:

No.

 S.A. Police aircraft used by Minister of Bantu Administration and Development 341. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Police:

  1. (1) (a) How many aircraft do the South African Police possess and (b) what is (i) the make and (ii) the cost of each;
  2. (2) whether any of these aircraft was used by the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development during December, 1970; if so, (a) at whose request, (b) what type of aircraft, (c) what was the purpose of the flight, (d) how many persons were on the aircraft, (e) in what capacity was each one on the aircraft, (f) what was the estimated cost of the flight and (g) under which sub-head of which Vote was provision made for the flight.
 The MINISTER OF POLICE:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) 9.
    2. (b) (i) and (ii) It is not in the public interest to disclose this information.
  2. (2) Yes.
    1. (a) The Minister concerned.
    2. (b) It is not in the public interest to disclose the type of aircraft.
    3. (c) To transport the Minister in his official capacity.
    4. (d) 6.
    5. (e) The Minister and his wife, two pilots, a private secretary and a security officer.
    6. (f) R412.79.
    7. (g) Sub-head B of the Department of Bantu Administration and Development’s Vote.
 Replacement of tug T. S. McEwan 343. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Transport:

  1. (1) Whether it is intended to replace the tug T. S. McEwan; if so, (a) when is it expected that the replacement will be in service and (b) what is the estimated cost;
  2. (2) whether tenders will be called for; if so, when;
  3. (3) whether preliminary or final specifications have been considered; if so, what will be the (a) dimensions, (b) power and (c) other specifications;
  4. (4) what is the number of the crew expected to be;
  5. (5) whether parliamentary authority will be asked for during the current Session.
 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) 1973.
    2. (b) R1 326 300.
  2. (2) Yes. It is intended to invite tenders in August 1971.
  3. (3) Yes.
    1. (a) Overall length 36 metres
      Breadth 11 metres
      Depth 6 metres
    2. (b) and (c) The tug is to be a diesel-powered, all-welded, steel vessel fitted with two Voith Schneider propulsion units capable of a bollard pull of not less than 360 kn (approximately 36.7 metric tons) ahead and not less than 300 kn astern when operating at 90 per cent of the continuous rated power of the engines. The tug is to be equipped for harbour working only.
  4. (4) 19.
  5. (5) Parliamentary approval has already been obtained under item 1235 of the Estimates of Expenditure on Capital and Betterment Works for the financial year ending 31st March, 1971.
 S.A.B.C.: Review of banned book 344. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of the Interior:

  1. (1) Whether it came to the attention of his Department that the South African Broadcasting Corporation recently reviewed a book that had been banned; if so, what was the name of (a) the book and (b) the author;
  2. (2) whether any steps were taken in this connection; if so, with what result; if not, why not.
 The MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR:
  1. (1) No. (a) and (b) Fall away.
  2. (2) Falls away.
 Fishing licence granted to whitefish consortium in S.W.A. 348. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

Whether a fishing licence has been awarded to a whitefish consortium in South West Africa; if so, (a) when, (b) who comprised the consortium and (c) what were the terms and conditions of the award.

 The MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:

Yes.

  1. (a) 19th April, 1968.
  2. (b) Atlantic Rock Lobster Limited.
    Nautilus Viskorporasie Beperk.
    Plankton Fisheries and Industries (Pty.) Limited and Offshore Fishing and Allied Industries S.W.A. Limited.
    Rocky Point Beleggings (Edms.) Beperk.
    Tafelberg Fisheries (S.W.A.) (Pty.) Limited.
    West African Sea Foods Co. (Pty.) Limited.
  3. (c) That a quota of 90 000 tons of pilchards per year be granted to the consortium for a period of 25 years as from 1st January, 1961, and that the profits derived therefrom be utilized for the development of the whitefish industry in South-West Africa. If satisfactory progress was not made in achieving this aim, the Administration reserved the right to withdraw the quota. The consortium had to have a capital of at least R4 million of which R3 million had to be contributed by the founder members in equal shares in the form of cash or assets and the balance had to be obtained by means of shares issued to the public. Individual founder members were not to be allowed to offer any shares to the public and a fixed formula was to be used in order to establish the value of assets contributed by them, which assets were to have a direct relationship with the fishing industry. Two other applicants, namely Protea Fish Products (Pty.) Ltd. and Northern Fishing Industries of S.W.A. (Pty.) Ltd. were deemed not to be founder members but could be offered participation in the consortium after its establishment.
 Applications received for factory ship licences 349. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) (a) How many applications for a factory ship licence have been received. (b) from whom were they received, (c) which applications were accepted and (d) for what reasons were the applications (i) accepted and (ii) rejected;
  2. (2) whether the Government consulted any overseas countries or authorities with experience of factory ships before awarding or rejecting any applications; if so, which countries or authorities; if not, why not.
 The MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) 21.
    2. (b) The Willem Barendsz Group.
      Kaap-Kunene Beleggings Bpk.
      Ovenstone Holdings (Pty.) Ltd.
      B. Mouton and Partners. Concentra Ltd.
      Manker Beleggings Bpk.
      Paternoster Visserye Bpk.
      Eastern Province Trawling Co. (Pty.) Ltd.
      Oceana Group of Companies.
      Maritime Fisheries/Unievleis Bpk.
      Marine Products Ltd.
      Bulk Oil Carriers.
      S. J. P. Kotzé.
      Southern Sea Fishing Enterprises (Pty.) Ltd.
      Noordelike Beleggings en Ontwikkelingskorporasie.
      Christie Dodds (Fish) Ltd.
      J. W. Mitchell and Others.
      Vredenburg Ondernemings.
      Sentrale Vissery en Uitvoermaatskappy (Edms.) Bpk.
      Prima Visverwerkers.
      T. J. van Schalkwyk and Others.
    3. (c) The first three mentioned under (b) above.
    4. (d)
      1. (i) Because it was expected that, by means of the factory ships, it would be possible to exploit new fish resources outside the fishery zones of the Republic and South-West Africa, especially migratory fish shoals, which otherwise would have been beyond the reach of the land-based industry and would, consequently, have gone unexploited.
      2. (ii) It was considered desirable to restrict the granting of concessions until such time as the results of this new method of exploitation could be evaluated properly.
  2. (2) No.
 Fishing quotas i.r.o. Willem Barendsz and Suiderkruis 350. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) (a) What are the present quotas of (i) the Willem Barendsz and (ii) the Suiderkruis, (b) when were these quotas allocated and (c) what were their previous quotas;
  2. (2) whether the companies concerned have agreed to these quotas; if not, on what grounds did they not agree;
  3. (3) whether the Government has taken steps to enforce the quotas; if so, (a) when and (b) what steps; if not why not.
 The MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) (a), (b) and (c) On 21st April, 1969, the owners of the factory ships were directed to limit their catches in 1969 to 570 000 tons (the Willem Barendsz 228 000 tons and the Suiderkruis 342 000 tons) and as from 1970 to 500 000 tons (the Willem Barendsz 200 000 tons and the Suiderkruis 300 000 tons) per annum. Prior to the date referred to there was no quantitative restriction on catches. The whole matter is at present forming the subject of further negotiations.
  2. (2) Yes, the restriction to 500 000 tons was accepted but the further negotiations referred to under (1), are still proceeding.
  3. (3) Yes.
    1. (a) Since the restriction of catches was imposed.
    2. (b) By the stipulation that all fish products had to be marketed through the Fish Meal Producers’ Association and that production figures had to be provided.
 Fishing operations i.r.o. Willem Barendsz and Suiderkruis 351. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) Where are the factory ships Willem Barendsz and Suiderkruis respectively fishing at present;
  2. (2) whether any assurances have been (a) demanded by the Government and (b) given that the factory ships will not fish the South-West African pilchard resource (i) outside the fishing zone and (ii) in the fishing zone but outside the territorial waters; if so, what assurances.
 The MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) The Willem Barendsz is fishing off the South-West African coast and the Suiderkruis, as far as I am aware, off the coast of the Spanish Eshara;
  2. (2) (a), (b), (i) and (ii) yes; it is an express condition of the concessions that fishing may not be undertaken inside the territorial waters and the fishing zone of the Republic and South-West Africa and this condition was accepted by the owners.
 Permits granted to export live rock lobster 355. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) (a) To which persons or companies have permits been granted to export live rock lobster, (b) when were the permits granted and (c) by whom were they (i) recommended and (ii) approved;
  2. (2) whether the permits were granted subject to any conditions; if so, what conditions;
  3. (3) whether any of the permits have been transferred; if so, (a) to which persons or companies, (b) when and (c) at what consideration;
  4. (4) what are the names of the persons or directors of the companies at present holding the export permits.
 The MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:

(1) (a)

(b)

Mr. F. P. Brand

1963

Cape Agar Company

1963

Lighthouse Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.

1964

Mr. H. P. le Roux

1964

Eastern Province Trawling Co. (Pty.) Ltd.

1964

S.A. Lobster Exporters (Pty.) Ltd.

1964

(c) (i) The Secretary for Commerce and Industries.

(ii) The Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs.

  1. (2) Yes, subject to the conditions that—
    1. (i) exports of live and uncooked whole frozen rock lobster may only be exported to the United Kingdom and to Europe;
    2. (ii) exports of live rock lobster must comprise at least 25 per cent of the total exports of rock lobster to those markets in any calendar year;
    3. (iii) exports shall be carried out against existing export quotas;
    4. (iv) the Cape Lobster Exporters Association (S.A.) (Pty.) Ltd. has to furnish the Department of Commerce and Industries with half-yearly figures of exports and prices obtained by each member;
    5. (v) application for the renewal of the concessions has to be made every year; and
    6. (vi) no share or interest in a concession may be transferred or alienated without the prior consent of the Minister having been obtained.
  2. (3) Yes.

(a)

(b)

By Mr. F. P. Brand to Live Rock Lobster Corporation (Pty.) Ltd.

1964

All shares in Live Rock Lobster Corporation (Pty.) Ltd. were transferred to Messrs. G. Wolman and A. I. le Roux.

1964

By Cape Agar Company to Paternoster Visserye Bpk.

1964

By Mr. H. P. le Roux to Benguella Kreefkorporasie (Edms.) Bpk.

1965

By Eastern Province Trawling Co. (Pty.) Ltd. to Benguella Visserye (Edms.) Bpk.

1967

By Benguella Kreefkorporasie (Edms.) Bpk. to Euro Kaap Kreef (Edms.) Bpk.

1969

By Benguella Visserye (Edms.) Bpk. to Elandia Visserye (Edms.) Bpk.

1970

(c) The consideration involved in those transfers is not known to me.

  1. (4) Paternoster Visserye Bpk.: Messrs. N. F. Treurnicht, P. S. Marais, I. N. Eigelaar, S. F. Kotze, W. C. Malan, A. I. Marais, R. F. van Rooyen and L. A. Pienaar.
    Elandia Visserye (Edms.) Bpk.: Messrs. J. I. C. van der Westhuizen and B. G. I. van der Westhuisen.
    Live Rock Lobster Corporation (Pty.) Ltd.: Messrs. A. J. le Roux and G. Wolman.
    Lighthouse Fisheries (Pty.) Ltd.: Messrs. T. W. Louw, I. A. Louw and R. E. Louw.
    S.A. Lobster Exporters (Pty.) Ltd.: Messrs. B. B. Kenney, D. P. Theron, J. P. Pretorius and P. M. Kenney.
    Euro Kaap Kreef (Edms.) Bpk.: Messrs. N. Diederichs and E. C. Vermeulen.
 Transfer costs i.r.o. telephone services 370. Mr. G. N. OLDFIELD

asked the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs:

  1. (1) Whether the transfer costs of telephone service have recently been increased; if so, from what date;
  2. (2) (a) what is the cost to a subscriber who changes his address in respect of the transfer of (i) a telephone instrument and (ii) the telephone service and (b) what was the cost previously.
 The MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS:
  1. (1) Yes; from 1st July, 1970.
  2. (2) (a) (i) and (ii) R10 for the transfer of a telephone instrument (or service) within the same building, and R20 in the case of a transfer to another building, and (b) R2 for a transfer within the same building and R3 for a transfer to another building.
 National Transport Commission and reasons for increase of certain bus tariffs in Cape Town 384. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Transport:

  1. (1) Whether the National Transport Commission recently refused to give the reasons for its rejection of an appeal against the increase of certain bus tariffs in Cape Town; if so, for what reasons;
  2. (2) whether he will give the reasons for the rejection of the appeal; if not, why not.
 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:
  1. (1) Yes. The National Transport Commission is not obliged to give reasons for its decisions.
  2. (2) No. The National Transport Commission is an autonomous body and does not give reasons for its decisions.
 Replacement of R.S.A. by larger and more powerful ice-breaker 401. Mr. H. M. TIMONEY

asked the Minister of Transport:

  1. (1) Whether consideration has been given to replacing the R.S.A. by a larger and more powerful ice-breaker; if so, when will it be replaced; if not,
  2. (2) whether the ship will be modified and strengthened for further Antarctic use.
 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:
  1. (1) Yes. As soon as negotiations with shipbuilders are completed and funds are available, an order for a new ship will be placed.
  2. (2) Falls away.
 Posts i.c.w. boring or drilling for water 412. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Water Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether there are different grades of posts in connection with boring or drilling for water; if so, (a) what grades, (b) what is the designation of each grade and (c) how many approved posts are there in each grade;
  2. (2) whether any of these posts are not filled; if so, how many in each grade;
  3. (3) whether steps are being taken to fill these posts; if so, what steps; if not, why not.
 The MINISTER OF WATER AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) and (b)

Designation

Grading

Chief Boring Inspector

R4 800x300-5 400

Senior Boring Inspector

R4 200x150-4 800

Boring Inspector

R2 700x150-4 050

Driller

R2 280-2 400x150-3 150

(c) Designation

Number of approved posts

Chief Boring Inspector

2

Senior Boring Inspector

11

Boring Inspector

70

Driller

125
  1. (2) Yes.
    Boring Inspector: 5 Vacancies
    Driller: 25 Vacancies for permanent incumbent.
  2. (3) Yes; the posts of driller are being filled by temporary staff already employed by Department and promotions to posts of Boring Inspector will be effected as soon as all promotable drillers have indicated in writing that they will accept transfers in the event of promotion being offered them.