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House of Assembly: Vol35 - FRIDAY 23 APRIL 1971

FRIDAY, 23RD APRIL, 1971

For oral reply:

Representations by neighbouring states re “Current Affairs” *1. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether the Governments of Lesotho, Botswana or Swaziland made any representations during the first half of April, 1971, in regard to the content of the feature “Current Affairs” broadcast by the South African Broadcasting Corporation; if so, (a) which governments and (b) what was the nature of the representations;
  2. (2) whether any steps were taken as a result of these representations; if so, what steps.
 The MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) No.
  2. (2) Falls away.
 Compulsory school attendance for Coloured pupils *2. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Coloured Affairs:

  1. (1) In which areas in the Cape Provinnce was school attendance compulsory for Colured children in 1964;
  2. (2) whether school attendance other than compulsory attendance throughout the year by pupils enrolled at the beginning of each school year has been made compulsory in any other areas since 1964; if so, (a) in what areas and (b) in what years; if not, why not;
  3. (3) whether compulsory school attendance has been waived in any area where it was applicable in 1964; if so, (a) in which areas and (b) for what reasons.
 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF COLOURED AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) The areas of: The Alice Primary School, Victoria East; Wilfred Scott Primary School, King William’s Town; Douglas Ross Primary School, Keiskama Hoek; Carinus Primary School, Cradock; Arsenal Road Secondary School, Simonstown; and William Pescod High School, Kimberley.
  2. (2) No. (a) and (b) fall away.
    The policy of the Administration of Coloured Affairs is to implement compulsory school attendance as soon as possible, and this factor is continually borne in mind with educational planning.
    With the implementation of compulsory school attendance, the approach of the relevant community as a whole to such a step must be taken into account.
    The majority of the community must be prepared for and made receptive of such a step. This can best be accomplished by a progressive approach. The institution of partial compulsory school attendance in 1968, whereby pupils enrolled in the beginning of each year are compelled to remain at school for the whole of that year, must be seen as a first step towards overall compulsory school attendance. This step already serves to keep children at school for a longer period and to prepare parents for further steps in this direction.
    The community is also being prepared to realize that candidates in greater numbers will have to complete their school careers and be prepared to train as teachers if general compulsory school attendance is to be instituted. At this stage there are still too few candidates for the teaching profession to meet even the needs of the present programme.
    There are encouraging signs that the community is rapidly becoming more conscious of the need of education. Evidence hereof is the great annual increase in the school-going population, more especially in the higher standards. The attendance of children in the primary school age group has already improved to approximately 85 per cent under the present system of partial compulsory school attendance.
  3. (3) No. (a) and (b) fall away.
 Bantu education: A-grade level i.r.o. languages *3. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Bantu Education:

Whether it is the intention of his Department to restrict A-grade level for languages to Bantu languages only; if so, (a) when is it intended to do so and (b) for what reason.

 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF BANTU ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATION:

No. The official languages may still be taken on the A-grade level at secondary schools where competent and adequately qualified teachers are available to teach it with success.

(a) and (b) fall away.

 Expenditure i.r.o. training of non-White medical students at University of Natal *4. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of National Education:

What has been the total expenditure from (a) Revenue and (b) Loan Account in respect of the training of non-White medical students at the University of Natal since the inception of the course.

 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (a) R5 094 758.
  2. (b) R498 986.
 Treatment of alcoholics in State hospitals *5. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of Health:

Whether any statistics are available of the number of patients admitted to State hospitals and institutions for mental defectives and the feeble-minded as a result of alcoholism or excessive consumption of alcohol; if so, what are the figures for the past five years.

 The MINISTER OF HEALTH:

As separate statistics are not kept in respect of alcoholics, particulars for the past five years cannot be furnished. According to a special survey undertaken in 1970, 1 069 alcoholics were treated in State hospitals during that year.

 Alleged incidence of drug-taking in S.A. Navy *6. Mr. L. F. WOOD

asked the Minister of Defence:

  1. (1) Whether his attention has been drawn to paragraph 211 of the report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Abuse of Drugs;
  2. (2) whether he will make a statement in connection with the alleged incidence of drug-taking in the South African Navy and the measures taken to ensure effective control of habitforming and potentially harmful drugs.
 The MINISTER OF DEFENCE:
  1. (1) Yes.
  2. (2) According to the officer concerned, he was quoted incorrectly in the report. The true position is that the 28 cases referred to him occurred over a period of four years from 1965 to October 1969. Of the 28 cases 20 were members of the Permanent Force. That gives an average of five per year, which represents 0,7 per cent of all unmarried Permanent Force members of the S.A. Navy under the age of 35 years. The remaining eight cases were national servicemen. Five of them started taking drugs before and three after the commencement of their national service. The majority of the group already started taking drugs at school. The statement that 10 to 20 per cent of the young Permanent Force members of the S.A. Navy have taken drugs at one or other stage was merely the impressionn of one or two of the young men who had been referred to the officer.
    Drugs taken by the group comprised dagga, amphetamine (a stimulant) and drinamyl (popularly known as “blue hearts”) which is an amphetamine containing tablet. None of the drugs taken by the group was obtained from Defence Force medical stocks. As already stated in my replies to previous questions of the hon. member, the strictest possible control over habit-forming drugs is exercised within the Defence Force.
    A committee under the chairmanship of the Surgeon-General on which, amongst others, the Chaplain-General, the Senior Staff Officer Welfare, the Senior Staff Officer Leisuretime Utilization and the Chief Disciplinary Officer, also serve, have been appointed in November of last year with the instructions to take suitable steps for the prevention and combating of drug-taking in the S.A. Defence Force. The measures adopted by the committee include the tracing and treatment of drug-takers, guidance by experts, film shows, etc. The committee has already had some considerable success in its work.
 Construction costs of national roads *7. Mr. T. G. HUGHES

asked the Minister of Transport:

What is the latest figure for the average cost of constructing one mile of national road in normal terrain.

 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF TRANSPORT:

The cost of construction of a single carriageway freeway is estimated at R120 000 per mile at present contract prices.

 S.A.B.C.: Sect. 14 of Broadcasting Act, 1936: Lessons in two official languages *8. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) Whether he has taken steps to ensure that the South African Broadcasting Corporation is carrying out the provisions of section 14 of the Broadcasting Act, 1936; if so, what steps;
  2. (2) whether he has established whether lessons in which the two official languages are taught are broadcast for persons whose home language is (a) French, (b) German, (c) Portuguese and (d) Italian; if so, which of the official languages is taught to each language group;
  3. (3) whether he has taken any steps in regard to the matter; if so, what steps.
 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:

(1), (2) and (3) No.

 *Mr. E. G. MALAN:

Why does the hon. the Minister not want to establish whether lessons in English as well are being given to immigrants?

 *The MINISTER:

I shall reply to the question if the hon. member places it on the Order Paper.

 Visas or residence permits for British subjects; Mr. Des Wilson, British journalist *9. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of the Interior:

  1. (1) Whether any British subjects have been notified since 1st January, 1968, that they will need visas or residence permits should they wish to visit South Africa; if so, in how many cases;
  2. (2) whether this notification was also given to British subjects who had not applied for a visa or residence permit; if so, (a) in how many cases since 1st January, 1968, and (b) under what circumstances;
  3. (3) whether a British journalist, Mr. Des Wilson, was one of the persons who was given this notification without having submitted an application; if so, for what reason was he notified;
  4. (4) what are the names of the other persons who were notified without having submitted applications.
 The MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR:
  1. (1) Yes. Statistics not available.
  2. (2) Yes.
    1. (a) Statistics not available.
    2. (b) Falls away.
  3. (3) Yes. It is common knowledge that White citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies, inter alia, are exempted from the requirement to obtain visas in terms of section 24 (1) of the Admission of Persons to the Union Regulation Act, 1913 (Act No. 22 of 1913), before proceeding to the Republic. Whenever this exemption is withdrawn in respect of any particular person, that person is advised of the fact to save him the expense and inconvenience of a long and fruitless journey.
  4. (4) A separate record is not kept of the names of such persons.
 Mrs. C. D. TAYLOR:

Could the Minister say whether, if a similar question were put to his colleague, the Minister of Statistics, this information would be given to the House?

 Banning of advertisement in telephone directory *10. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs:

  1. (1) Whether an advertisement in a telephone directory for 1971 was banned recently; if so, (a) by whom, (b) on what date, (c) (i) in which telephone directory and (ii) on which page did the advertisement appear, (d) who was the (i) advertiser, (ii) advertising agency and (iii) holder of the telephone directory advertising contract and (e) (i) for what reasons and (ii) under what statutory authority was the advertisement banned;
  2. (2) whether he was notified before the banning of the advertisement;
  3. (3) whether he has received representations in this regard; if so, (a) from whom and (b) what was the nature of the representations;
  4. (4) whether he has taken steps to ascertain the view of the Publications Control Board in this regard; if not,
  5. (5) whether he will consider taking such steps;
  6. (6) whether any other steps have been taken since the banning of the advertisement; if so, (a) by whom and (b) what steps;
  7. (7) whether he will make a statement in regard to the further aspects of the matter.
 The MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) The Postmaster-General.
    2. (b) 16th April, 1971.
    3. (c) (i) The Western and Southern Cape telephone directory and (ii) the inside front cover.
    4. (d) (i), (ii) and (iii) The holder of the advertising contract is Maister Directories (Pty.) Ltd. I do not deem it advisable that the names of the other business undertakings asked for be furnished here.
    5. (e) (i) Because, in the opinion of the Postmaster-General, it was not in good taste, especially not for use in an official publication and (ii) the advertisement was rejected in terms of clause 17 of the contract between the Postmaster-General and the advertising contractor, which reads as follows:
      “All advertisements inserted or intended for insertion in the Directories shall be subject to veto by the Post Office, and the Contractor shall be expected to bring to the notice of the Post Office, before publication, any proposed advertisements the acceptability of which may be objected to on grounds of incorrect usage of the languages (English and Afrikaans), public interest, good taste or morality.”
  2. (2) No.
  3. (3) Yes.
    1. (a) Thus far, only from Mr. E. G. Malan, M.P.
    2. (b) To take the decision by the Postmaster-General into consideration and, if I was not prepared to do so, to hold the decision in abeyance and to first submit the advertisement in question to the Publications Control Board for its opinion.
  4. (4) No.
  5. (5) No.
  6. (6) Yes; on the Department’s part, arrangements were made for the obliteration of the photograph in the advertisement and the retrieval of the copies or covers of the directory containing the advertisement in question which were sent in advance to a few persons and bodies concerned with it.
  7. (7) No; except to say that I support the Postmaster-General’s decision and that I am also of the opinion that the Post Office, as a State organization functioning with public money, has a particular duty towards the public not to let its publications be used for anything which might offend even part of the community or be regarded by any section as being in poor taste.
 *Mr. E. G. MALAN:

Could the hon. the Minister give us an indication whether the Post Office would suffer any financial losses as a result of this?

 *The MINISTER:

No. The contractor is the responsible party.

 Mr. W. V. RAW:

Arising further from the reply of the hon. the Minister, may I ask him whether this is Government policy applying to the S.A. Railways as well, or only to the Post Office?

 The MINISTER:

Each department interprets the norms in its own way. The Post Office is my responsibility and this is the way in which I have interpreted it.

 Mr. W. V. RAW:

Could the hon. the Minister give us an indication of the particular aspect of the advertisement which he considered to be in bad taste?

 Mr. SPEAKER:

Order!

 Statement re Grey Street area of Durban *11. Mr. L. E. D. WINCHESTER

asked the Minister of Planning:

Whether it is expected that a statement in regard to the Grey Street area of Durban will be made during the current session; if not, why not.

 The MINISTER OF PLANNING:

I again wish to assure the hon. member that the matter is receiving my urgent attention and that if at all possible, I shall issue a statement thereon during the current session.

 Negotiations re elective system of school boards *12. Mrs. C. D. TAYLOR

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) Whether negotiations have taken or are taking place between the Committee of Educational Heads of the provinces involved and his Department in regard to the elective system of school boards in the Republic; if so, (a) for what reason and (b) with what object;
  2. (2) whether he will make a statement in regard to the matter.
 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (1) No.
  2. (2) Falls away.
 School broadcasts for non-white children *13. Mrs. C. D. TAYLOR

asked the Minister of National Education:

Whether school broadcasts are available for (a) Coloured, (b) Indian and (c) Bantu children; if so, (i) what facilities are available and (ii) what subjects are involved.

 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (a) and (b) No.
    1. (c) Yes.
      1. (i) FM radio sets, directory books and photo books.
      2. (ii) For Higher and Post Primary Pupils. Bantu Native Tongues, Religious Instruction, Afrikaans and English, Music, History, General Science, Health Guidance, Geography and General Knowledge
        For Lower Primary Pupils. Afrikaans, English, Bible History, Environment Study and Hygiene.
 Mr. H. M. TIMONEY:

Arising out of the reply of the hon. the Minister, can he tell the House whether it is proposed to make broadcasts available to the Coloured and Indian students? Are there any plans to make these broadcasts available in future?

 The MINISTER:

I suggest that the hon. member Table that question.

 School broadcasts *14. Mrs. C. D. TAYLOR

asked the Minister of National Education:

Whether school broadcasts are subject to inspection by officials of his Department; if so, who decides upon (a) the choice of subject, (b) the contents, (c) the language in which the broadcasts are given and (d) the number of hours devoted to the broadcasts each day.

 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:

No.

 Mdantsane Bantu hospital: Appointment of architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, etc. *15. Dr. J. H. MOOLMAN

asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:

  1. (1) What firms were appointed during 1967 as (a) architects, (b) quantity surveyors, (c) civil engineers, (d) electrical engineers and (e) mechanical engineers in connection with the erection of the Mdantsane Bantu hospital;
  2. (2) what amounts were paid (a) to each of these firms and (b) in respect of any other consultant or professional fees;
  3. (3) whether the services of any of these firms were terminated; if so, (a) when and (b) for what reason.
 The MINISTER OF BANTU ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) Marston and Hirst.
    2. (b) Francis and Bowie.
    3. (c) Chew and Bowen.
    4. (d) and (e) Loteryman and De Kroon.
  2. (2)
    1. (a) Architects: R346 025-39
      Quantity Engineers: R105 289-69
      Civil Engineers: R7 227-59
      Electrical and Mechanical Engineers: R53 010-00.
    2. (b) No other fees were paid.
  3. (3) The services of all the firms were terminated.
    1. (a) 8th December, 1970.
    2. (b) The original hospital scheme was abandoned because it was too expensive and was replaced by another scheme which brought about a saving of R2 000 000 including the fees mentioned in question (2) above. The buildings now being provided are larger than the original scheme.
 *16. Mr. J. O. N. THOMPSON

—Withdrawn.

 Hiring out of unskilled prison labour *17. Mr. M. L. MITCHELL

asked the Minister of Prisons:

(a) To which members of the public or other organizations and (b) on what conditions is unskilled prison labour hired out.

 The MINISTER OF PRISONS:
  1. (a) To any person, body of persons, organization or authority which the Commissioner of Prisons thinks fit.
  2. (b) By payment of prescribed fees and the supply of transport and suitable supervision by the hirer.
 Special warders *18. Mr. M. L. MITCHELL

asked the Minister of Prisons:

  1. (1) How many White persons were sworn in as special warders in terms of section 9 of the Prisons Act during the last year for which statistics are available;
  2. (2) whether these special warders are paid; if so, at what rate;
  3. (3) whether any State officials were employed as such special warders; if so, which officials.
 The MINISTER OF PRISONS:
  1. (1) and (2) On account of the large number of persons and prisons involved and the fact that the remuneration differs from person to person, it is unfortunately not possible to furnish these particulars.
  2. (3) Yes, officials of the South African Police and the South African Defence Force.
 Factory ships off S.W.A. coast, and quota of “Willem Barendsz” *19. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether any factory ships are fishing off the South-West African coast; if so, (a) which ships and (b) since when;
  2. (2) what is (a) the total catch to date and (b) the quota for 1971 of the Willem Barendsz;
  3. (3) whether any steps are being taken in regard to the licence or the quota of the Willem Barendsz; if so, what steps;
  4. (4) whether negotiations with the owners of the Willem Barendsz have been concluded; if so, what are the terms of settlement;
  5. (5) whether he will make a further statement in regard to the future operations of factory ships off the South-West African and Republican coasts.
 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) The Willem Barendsz.
    2. (b) 16th February, 1971.
  2. (2)
    1. (a) Approximately 30 000 short tons.
    2. (b) Negotiations in this regard are still proceeding.
  3. (3) Consideration is still being given to the steps, if any, to be taken in connection with the concession.
  4. (4) No.
  5. (5) No, not at the present stage.
 Mr. J. W. E. WILEY:

Arising out of the reply of the hon. the Deputy Minister, may I ask whether the negotiations are to be concluded before the fish disappear altogether?

 Mr. SPEAKER:

Order!

 Farm near Keetmanshoop known as Mahlzeit 232 *20. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Agriculture:

  1. (1) Whether a farm near Keetmanshoop known as Mahlzeit 232 was sold in 1970; if so, (a) by whom, (b) to whom, (c) for what amount and (d) what transfer and other duties were paid;
  2. (2) whether any officials signed the sale documents on behalf of the South-West African Administration or his Department; if so, which officials;
  3. (3) whether the farm has subsequently been sold or has reverted to its previous owner or another owner; if so, (a) when, (b) to whom and (c) at what price;
  4. (4) whether any reason was given for the sale or reversion to its previous or another owner;
  5. (5) whether he will make a statement in regard to the matter.
 The MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) The Director of State Settlement and Farmers’ Assistance by virtue of delegated powers.
    2. (b) Mr. H. J. Strauss.
    3. (c) R8 761-22.
    4. (d) R269-34.
  2. (2) Yes; Mr. H. J. Strauss in his capacity as Director of State Settlement and Farmers’ Assistance by virtue of delegated powers.
  3. (3) Yes.
    1. (a) 10 th August, 1970.
    2. (b) The Administration of the Territory of South-West Africa.
    3. (c) R8 761-22.
  4. (4) Yes.
  5. (5) No.
 *Mr. J. W. E. WILEY:

Arising out of the reply of the hon. the Minister, may I ask whether Mr. Strauss and the then Director of Lands of South-West Africa is the same person?

 *The MINISTER:

Yes. I may just inform the hon. member that he allocated this land to himself. After this matter had been brought to my attention, I pointed out to him that the intention of the delegated powers was not that a person should be able to benefit himself, and for that reason the land was taken back.

 Vessel “Schipa” (Skipper) *21. Mr. I. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether a vessel called Skipper was in the service of the South-West African Administration or his Department; if so, (a) when and (b) what was its construction cost;
  2. (2) whether the Administration or his Department purchased the vessel; if so, (a) from whom, (b) when, (c) at what price and (d) what price had been paid for it by its previous owner;
  3. (3) whether the vessel was in working order at the date of purchase;
  4. (4) (a) how many patrol trips have been carried out by the Skipper since its acquisition by the Administration or his Department, (b) how long was the vessel in the repair yards and (c) what was the (i) nature and (ii) cost of repairs;
  5. (5) whether the Skipper is still owned by the Administration or his Department; if not (a) when was it sold, (b) to whom and (c) at what price.
 The DEPUTY MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:

As has previously been explained to the hon. member it is not possible for me to account for any action in connection with sea fisheries in South-West Africa prior to 1st April, 1969. Against this background and assuming that the hon. member refers to the Schipa, the required information is as follows as far as the Department of Industries is concerned:

  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) From 1947 till 1958. Since the control over sea fisheries in South-West Africa was taken over on 1st April, 1969, this boat was once again placed under the control of the Department of Industries, but it was not in working condition.
  2. (2) Yes.
    1. (a) Permanent Trust Association.
    2. (b) 1947.
    3. (c) R10200.
    4. (d) Unknown.
  3. (3) Yes; it was in good condition when bought in 1947.
  4. (4)
    1. (a) From 1947 till 1958 the boat was fully deployed, but it is difficult after such a long lapse of time to establish from old records the number of trips it made.
    2. (b) The boat was not used since 1st April, 1969, and it also was not in any repair yard, as its engines were beyond repair and its hull infested with dry-rot.
  5. (5) No.
    1. (a) April, 1970.
    2. (b) Mr. R. W. Ball, Windhoek.
    3. (c) R3 330-00.

Reply standing over from Friday, 16th April, 1971

Odendaal Commission and the Etosha Game Reserve

The PRIME MINISTER replied to Question *5, by Mr. M. L. Mitchell:

Question:

Whether the Odendaal Commission, as far as its report concerned the boundaries of the Etosha Game Reserve, received evidence from ecologists or other qualified persons; if so, (a) from what persons, (b) what were their qualifications and (c) what was the nature of their evidence.

 Reply:

(a), (b) and (c) The names of the 1 820 persons who gave evidence before the Commission appear in paragraph 1562 of the Commission’s report, but the qualifications possessed or the nature of the evidence given by each of them are not disclosed in the report. All documents of the Commission, including the record of the evidence heard by it, have already been handed over to the Archives in Pretoria and are not available here for analysis in order to establish the nature of the evidence of every witness.

In the circumstances the hon. member will appreciate that it would be impracticable to have an analysis now made of the vast volume of evidence heard by the Commission in 1963. It was the Commission’s task to analyse and evaluate such evidence and thereafter to submit recommendations. I may, however, inform the hon. member that in the names he will find the name of Mr. B. J. G. de la Bat who is the Chief Game Warden of South-West Africa and who is an expert on this subject.

For written reply:

White and non-White student nurses 525. Dr. E. L. FISHER

asked the Minister of Health:

How many (a) White, (b) Coloured, (c) Indian and (d) Bantu student nurses were enrolled in each province each year since 1968.

 The MINISTER OF HEALTH:

(a) White

(b) and (c) Coloured and Asiatic

(d) Bantu

1968

Cape Province

1 813

1 099

1 158

Natal

813

229

1 301

Transvaal

2 032

149

1 787

O.F.S.

170

3

267

1969

Cape Province

1 883

1 079

1 206

Natal

780

312

1 299

Transvaal

1 928

117

1 860

O.F.S.

133

1

267

1970

Cape Province

1 747

1 082

1 245

Natal

853

270

1 079

Transvaal

1 843

134

2 103

O.F.S.

134

1

219
Overseas visits to information offices by Minister of Information 528. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Information:

(a) Which information offices does he intend visiting on his overseas tour during 1971, (b) when does he expect to (i) depart and (ii) return, (c) who will be the members of his party and (d) what is the estimated cost.

 The MINISTER OF INFORMATION:
  1. (a) New York, Washington, San Francisco, Ottawa, Lisbon, Madrid, Geneva, Berne, Cologne, The Hague, London, Paris.
  2. (b)
    1. (i) 15th May, 1971.
    2. (ii) 10th July, 1971.
  3. (c) Mrs. Mulder, the Secretary for Information and Mrs. Barrie and my Private Secretary, Mr. Scholtz.
  4. (d) R20 000.
 Dept. of Information: Contributions towards cost of books/articles on S.A. 529. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Information:

Whether his Department has, since 1st January, 1968, contributed towards the cost of writing, compiling, printing or distributing any book or article on South Africa not written by members of his staff; if so, (a) what is the title of the book or article, (b) what is the name of the author and (c) what amount was contributed.

 The MINISTER OF INFORMATION:
  1. (a) Yes.
    1. 1. Written articles for South African Panorama.
    2. 2. Groote Schuur.
      Distributed:
    3. 3. This is South Africa.
    4. 4. The Transplanted Heart.
    5. 5. 500 Years—A History of South Africa.
    6. 6. South Africa Today (1970-71).
    7. 7. The Concept of Economic Cooperation in Southern Africa.
    8. 8. The Case for South Africa.
    9. 9. State of South Africa Year Book.
    10. 10. South Africa: Key to a Continent.
    11. 11. South African Progress (1969).
    12. 12. La Revue Française (Special South African Edition).
    13. 13. Auge (Special South African Edition).
    14. 14. South Africa’s Reply to the Secretary-General of the United Nations (Security Council Resolution 269 of 1969).
    15. 15. University of Cape Town: The United Nations, South-West Africa and the Law.
    16. 16. South Africa’s Cultural Significance in the World.
    17. 17. The Strategic Significance of South Africa.
    18. 18. South Africa’s Contribution to Science.
    19. 19. South Africa’s Outward Policy.
    20. 20. South Africa and the Rule of Law.
    21. 21. The University of the Western Cape.
      South African Supplements:
    22. 22. Investors’ Chronicle, London.
    23. 23. Illustrated London News.
    24. 24. Toronto Globe and Mail.
    25. 25. Die Presse, Vienna.
    26. 26. Wall Street Journal, New York.
      Articles:
    27. 27. Toronto Telegram.
    28. 28. Reader’s Digest.
    29. 29. Washington Post.
  2. (b)
    1. 1. South African Panorama: Various authors; on an average three articles from outside contributors are published every month.
    2. 2. Groote Schuur:
      1. (i) Dr. B. Biermann (architecture and gardens).
      2. (ii) Dr. W. Schneewind (silver, copper, glassware and clocks).
      3. (iii) Dr. M. Cook (furniture and interiors).
      4. (iv) Prof. M. Bokhorst (paintings).
      5. (v) Dr. C. Pama (chimneys and mantlepieces).
      6. (vi) Dr. A. Hendriks (miscellaneous contributions).
      7. (vii) Dr. Irma Eckert (tapestries and leatherwork).
      8. (viii) Mr. W. F. Terry (furniture).
        Distributed:
    3. 3. A. P. Cartwright.
    4. 4. Peter Hawthorne.
    5. 5. C. F. J. Muller.
    6. 6. Various.
    7. 7. J. A. Lombard, J. J. Stadler, P. J. van der Merwe.
    8. 8. Dawid de Villiers.
    9. 9. Da Gama Publishers.
    10. 10. Da Gama Publishers.
    11. 11. Various.
    12. 12. Various.
    13. 13. Julio Garcia Lourdes.
    14. 14. Department of Foreign Affairs.
    15. 15. Mr. Justice J. T. van Wyk.
    16. 16. Prof. G. Cronje.
    17. 17. General R. C. Hiemstra.
    18. 18. Dr. S. Meiring Naude.
    19. 19. The Hon. B. J. Vorster.
    20. 20. Department of Foreign Affairs.
    21. 21. University of the Western Cape.
      Supplements:
    22. 22. Various.
    23. 23. Various.
    24. 24. Various.
    25. 25. Various.
    26. 26. Various.
      Articles:
    27. 27. Luber Zink.
    28. 28. Selwyn Lloyd.
    29. 29. Dean Acheson.
  3. (c)
    1. 1. At an average cost of R50 per thousand words.
    2. 2.
      1. (i) R400.
      2. (ii) R200.
      3. (iii) R200.
      4. (iv) R200.
      5. (v) R200.
      6. (vi) R100.
      7. (vii) R100.
      8. (viii) R100.

The Department assisted in the distribution on a selective basis of Items 3 to 29, often together with other material on South Africa.

It is impossible to give a separate figure for the distribution cost of each item.

 Dept. of Information: Brochures on activities of Department 532. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Information:

(a) What are the titles of the brochures produced since 1st April, 1968, to keep certain sections of the White population of South Africa informed of the activities of his Department or the work of other Departments, (b) what is the nature of the contents of each brochure and (c) for which part of the White population is it intended.

 The MINISTER OF INFORMATION:
  1. (a) Department of Information: Annual Report.
    Baragwanath.
    Factories to the People.
    Performing Arts in South Africa. The Republic of South Africa in a Changed World.
  2. (b) Report on the activities of the Department of Information during the period 1st April, 1968, to 31st March, 1969.
    A review of the work done at the Baragwanath Hospital for Bantu.
    The Border Industries.
    A resume of the history of the performing arts in South Africa, and of the activities in this field today.
    An exposition of South Africa’s foreign policy by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
  3. (c) For individuals and bodies interested in the subjects dealt with in these publications.
 Steps taken to determine desires and trends of thought of Bantu nations and Coloured and Indian population groups 534. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Information:

  1. (1) What steps are being taken by him to determine the desires and trends of thought of the Bantu nations and the Coloured and Indian population groups referred to in the report of his Department for 1968-’69;
  2. (2) whether Bantu, Coloured and Indian persons in his Department are rendering assistance in this regard; if so, (a) how many of each and (b) in what capacity;
  3. (3) whether any person or body in the Transkei has, since 1st January, 1970, been approached in his or its official capacity in order to determine the desires and trends of thought of the Xhosa nation; if so, which persons or bodies.
 The MINISTER OF INFORMATION:
  1. (1) By maintaining close liaison between field officers of the Department and opinion-makers and leaders of the various Bantu nations, the Coloured and the Indian population groups.
  2. (2) Yes.
    1. (a) 67 Bantu; 21 Coloured and five Indian.
    2. (b) As full-time Bantu, Coloured and Indian Information Assistants.
  3. (3) No. It is the function of officials of the Department to convey information on official policy. In doing so, they remain in close contact with the Xhosa nation and are able to assess their desires and trends of thought as a matter of course.
 Desires and trends of thought of Coloured population group, and separate homeland 535. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Information:

  1. (1) Whether the steps taken by him to determine the desires and trends of thought of the Coloured population group also included steps to determine the group’s views in regard to a separate homeland; if not, why not; if so, (a) which persons or bodies were consulted and (b) what were their views;
  2. (2) whether these views were conveyed to Government authorities; if so, to which Government authorities; if not, why not.
 The MINISTER OF INFORMATION:
  1. (1) No; because this is not Government policy, (a) and (b) fall away.
  2. (2) Falls away.
 Dept. of Information: Local regional offices and sub-offices 536. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Information:

  1. (1) (a) How many local (i) regional offices and (ii) sub-offices of his Department are there at present and (b) where is each office situated;
  2. (2) whether a specific population group is served by each office; if so, which population group in each case;
  3. (3) whether members of the population group concerned are in fulltime employment at the particular regional or sub-office; if so, (a) how many are employed at each office or sub-office and (b) in what capacity are they employed.
 The MINISTER OF INFORMATION:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) (i) 25, (ii) 17.
    2. (b) Regional offices: Bloemfontein, Boksburg, Cape Town, Durban, Ficksburg, Giyane, Groblersdal, Johannesburg, Jozini, King William’s Town, Kroonstad, Mafeking, Nelspruit, Oshakati, Pietermaritzburg, Pietersburg, Port Elizabeth, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, Queenstown, Rundu, Rustenburg, Sibasa, Umtata, Windhoek.
      Sub-offices: Beaufort West, Bizana, Cofimvaba, George, Kimberley, Libode, Lusikisiki, Matatiele, Mqanduli, Mt. Frere, Nqamakwe, Springbok, Tsolo, Upington, Willowvale, Witzieshoek, Worcester.
  2. (2) Yes.
    White: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pietermaritzburg, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria, Windhoek.
    Coloured: Beaufort West, Bloemfontein, Boksburg, Cape Town, Durban, George, Johannesburg, Kimberley, King William’s Town, Port Elizabeth, Springbok, Upington, Windhoek, Worcester.
    Indian: Durban, Johannesburg,
    Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria.
    Tswana: Bloemfontein, Boksburg,
    Johannesburg, Kroonstad, Mafeking, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, Rustenburg.
    North Sotho: Boksburg, Groblersdal, Johannesburg, Pietersburg.
    Venda: Boksburg, Johannesburg,
    Sibasa.
    Shangaan: Boksburg, Giyane, Johannesburg, Kroonstad, Nelspruit.
    South Sotho: Boksburg, Ficksburg, Johannesburg, Kroonstad, Witzieshoek.
    Zulu: Boksburg, Durban, Johannesburg, Jozini, Kroonstad, Pietermaritzburg.
    Xhosa: Bizana, Cofimvaba, Cape Town, King William’s Town, Libode, Lusikisiki, Matatiele, Mqanduli, Mt. Frere, Nqamakwe, Queenstown, Tsolo, Umtata, Willowvale.
    Swazi: Nelspruit.
    Ovambo: Oshakati.
    Kavango: Rundu.
    Herero and Damara: Windhoek.
  3. (3) Yes.
    1. (a) Whites: Bloemfontein, one; Cape Town, four; Durban, one; Johannesburg, four; Pietermaritzburg, one; Pretoria, one; Port Elizabeth, one; Windhoek, one.
      Coloureds: Beaufort West, one; Bloemfontein, one; Cape Town, seven; Durban, two; George, one; Johannesburg, two; Kimberley, one; King William’s Town, one; Port Elizabeth, two; Upington, one; Windhoek, one; Worcester, one.
      Indians: Durban, three; Johannesburg, one; Pietermaritzburg, one.
      Bantu: Bizana, one; Bloemfontein, one; Boksburg, four; Cape Town, three; Cofimvaba, one; Durban, six; Ficksburg, one; Giyane, one; Groblersdal, one; Johannesburg, one; Jozini, two; King William’s Town, four; Kroonstad, two; Libode, one; Lusikisiki, one; Mafeking, two; Matatiele, one; Mqanduli, one; Mt. Frere, one; Nelspruit, two; Nqamakwe, one; Oshakati, three; Pietermaritzburg, three; Pietersburg, two; Port Elizabeth, two; Potchefstroom, two; Pretoria, three; Queenstown, two; Rundu, one; Rustenburg, one; Sibasa, two; Tsolo, one; Umtata, one; Willowvale, one; Windhoek, four; Witzieshoek, one.
    2. (b) Whites: One chief Information Officer, Six Senior Information Officers, Seven Information Officers.
      Coloureds: Twenty-one Information Assistants.
      Indians: Five Information Assistants.
      Bantu: Sixty-seven Information Assistants.
 Economic Advisory Council: Unofficial members 539. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Prime Minister:

  1. (1) Which aspect of the economic activities of the Republic is mainly represented by each unofficial member of the Economic Advisory Council;
  2. (2) whether any changes have occurred in the membership of the Council since his statement of 16th March, 1971; if so, what changes.
 The PRIME MINISTER:

(1) Sector

Member

Organization

Agriculture

Mr. De la H. de Villiers

Mr. C. J. P. Cilliers

South African Agriculture Union.

Mines

Dr. A. A. von Maltitz

Mr. J. W. Shilling

Chamber of Mines.

Industries

Dr. D. C. Krogh

Mr. L. Lulofs

Dr. L. B. Knoll

Mr. B. P. Marais

Mr. F. F. de W. Stockenstrom

Federated Chamber of Industries. Steel and Engineering Industry Federation.

Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut (vide also Commerce).

Commerce

Mr. H. S. Mabin

Mr. D. G. Paxton

Mr. B. P. Marais

Mr. F. F. de W. Stockenstrom

Association of Chambers of Commerce.

Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut (vide also Industries).

Construction Industries

Mr. W. F. Hamilton

Liaison Committee of Construction Industries.

Banking

South-West Africa

Mr. W. T. Passmore

Prof. P. J. Malherbe

Standard Bank.

Labour

Mr. L. J. van den Berg

Mr. J. T. Smit

Mr. L. C. Scheepers

Mr. T. P. Murray

South African Confederation of Labour.

Trade Union Council of South Africa.

The following persons, who do not represent any organization, have been appointed on account of their special knowledge of economic and financial matters and although they are authorities on one or more aspects of the economy, their main interests are:

Mines

Dr. T. F. Muller

Industries

Mr. V. R. Atkinson

Mr. P. Frame

Dr. G. S. J. Kuschke

Dr. A. E. Rupert

Prof. S. P. du T. Viljoen

Commerce and Financial Institutions

Mr. H. Goldberg

Dr. M. D. Marais

Currency and Banking

Prof. F. J. du Plessis

Dr. A. S. Jacobs

General and Business Economics

Prof. W. F. J. Steenkamp

Prof. D. Hobart-Houghton

Prof. C. G. W. Schuman

(2) Yes. On account of his special knowledge, Dr. A. S. Jacobs has been appointed for the unexpired term of office of the Council.

 Removal orders in terms of Bantu Administration Act 540. Mrs. H. SUZMAN

asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:

  1. (1) Whether any removal orders in terms of the Bantu Administration Act were served during 1970; if so, (a) how many, (b) on which persons, (c) on what dates and (d) from and to what place was each person removed;
  2. (2) whether any removal orders (a) were withdrawn or (b) lapsed during that year; if so, (i) how many, (ii) what are the names of the persons concerned and (iii) on what dates were the orders withdrawn or did they lapse;
  3. (3) whether any persons against whom removal orders were in force died during that year; if so, (a) what were their names, (b) when and where did they die and (c) from which places had they been removed.
 The MINISTER OF BANTU ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT:
  1. (1) No. The rest of the question falls away.
  2. (2)
    1. (a) No.
    2. (b) No. The rest of the question falls away.
  3. (3) Yes.
    1. (a) Alfred M. Tebeila, Mquluzi Mpungose, Mokate Ramafoko.
    2. (b) 25.1.1970 Sekhukhuneland.
      14.11.1970 district of Mahlabatini.
      18.12.1970 district of Vryburg.
    3. (c) Sekhukhuneland, district of Eshowe, district of Rustenburg.
 “South African Digest” and “Suid-Afrikaanse Oorsig” 544. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Information:

  1. (1) What is the present printing order per issue of the (a) South African Digest and (b) Suid-Afrikaanse Oorsig;
  2. (2) how many copies of each publication are distributed (a) to individual subscribers and (b) in bulk in South Africa and abroad, respectively;
  3. (3) (a) how many copies were not distributed in 1969-’70 and 1970-’71, respectively, and (b) how were these copies disposed of;
  4. (4) what were the (a) printing costs, (b) postage and (c) distribution costs in 1969-’70 and 1970-’71, respectively;
  5. (5) (a) how many persons are on the (i) editorial, (ii) administrative and (iii) clerical staff of each publication and (b) what was the total amount of salary and other remuneration paid to the staff in 1969-’70 and 1970-’71, respectively.
 The MINISTER OF INFORMATION:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) 94 561.
    2. (b) 9 807.
  2. (2) South African Digest
    1. (a) In South Africa: 43 194 per week.
      Abroad: 48 683 per week.
    2. (b) In South Africa: 2 554 per week. Abroad: 130 per week.
      Suid-Afrikaanse Oorsig
    3. (a) In South Africa: 7 508 per week. Abroad: 1 924 per week.
    4. (b) In South Africa: 375 per week. Abroad: Nil.
  3. (3)
    1. (a) 1969-’70: Nil.
      1970-’71: 75.
    2. (b) The balance of both South African Digest and Suid-Afrikaanse Oorsig is being used to meet requests for back numbers from individuals, educational institutions and libraries both in South Africa and abroad.
  4. (4)
    1. (a) 1969-70: R108 160.
      1970-71: R170 876.
    2. (b) Nil.
    3. (c) 1969-70: R17 870. 1970-71: R32 354.
  5. (5)
    1. (a)
      1. (i) 1969-70: 6.
        1970-71: 7.
      2. (ii) Nil.
      3. (iii) Nil.
    2. (b) 1969-70: R22 694. 1970-71: R29 980.
 Films about separate development 545. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Information:

(a) How many films about various aspects of separate development have been completed, (b) what is (i) the title, (ii) the name of the producer and (iii) the cost of each film, (c) what aspect is dealt with by each and (d) in which languages was the soundtrack made in each case.

 The MINISTER OF INFORMATION:
  1. (a) Nine (not including news-films for the various non-White groups).
  2. (b)
    1. (i) Genadendal (1968).
    2. (ii) National Film Board.
    3. (iii) R10 760.
  3. (c) This film made for the Coloured Community depicts the story of Genadendal and the development undertaken for its inhabitants.
  4. (d) English and Afrikaans.
  5. (b)
    1. (i) Radio Bantu (1969).
    2. (ii) Killarney Film Studios.
    3. (iii) R24 500.
  6. (c) An impression of the radio services to the South African Bantu, operating in seven Bantu languages for eighty hours per day.
  7. (d) English (including an American version), Afrikaans, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, French, German and Portuguese.
  8. (b)
    1. (i) Education for the Bantu (1969).
    2. (ii) National Film Board.
    3. (iii) R9 833.
  9. (c) Educational facilities for the Bantu.
  10. (d) English.
  11. (b)
    1. (i) Economic Development in the Bantu Homelands (1969).
    2. (ii) National Film Board.
    3. (iii) R9 833.
  12. (c) Economic development.
  13. (d) English.
  14. (b)
    1. (i) Health Services for the Bantu (1969).
    2. (ii) National Film Board.
    3. (iii) R9 833.
  15. (c) Health Services.
  16. (d) English.
  17. (b)
    1. (i) Political Development of the Bantu (1970).
    2. (ii) National Film Board.
    3. (iii) R11 500.
  18. (c) The development of the Bantu homelands into self-governing units.
  19. (d) English.
  20. (b)
    1. (i) Who is Vasco Mutwa? (1970).
    2. (ii) Alex Learmont.
    3. (iii) R19 400.
  21. (c) The various national groups of the Bantu. Carrying the sub-title “A Question of Identity”, the film outlines the basis of the policy of separate development.
  22. (d) English and Afrikaans.
  23. (b)
    1. (i) Various Bantu news-films (Ditabas)—16—(1968-1971).
    2. (ii) Department of Information with the technical assistance of the National Film Board.
    3. (iii) Approximately R3 000 each.
  24. (c) Items of events taking place in the Bantu homelands, some including aspects of the inauguration of self-government in these homelands.
  25. (d) English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, South Sotho, Tswana, North Sotho, Venda, Tsonga. In the case of one news-film on development in Ovambo: English, Afrikaans and two S.W.A. Bantu languages.
  26. (b)
    1. (i) News-film for the South African Indians (1971).
    2. (ii) Department of Information with the technical assistance of the National Film Board.
    3. (iii) R13 124.
  27. (c) Items showing current development of Indian Community.
  28. (d) English.
 Dept. of Information: Newspapers published for Bantu nations and other non-White groups 546. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Information:

(a) Which newspapers are at present being published by his Department for (i) the Bantu nations and (ii) other non-White groups, (b) what number of copies of each are being printed, (c) for which Bantu nation or other non-White group is each intended, (d) how often does each appear, (e) what is the annual cost of each and (f) what is the name of the (i) editor, (ii) printer and (iii) publisher in each case.

 The MINISTER OF INFORMATION:
  1. (a)
    1. (i) lzindaba, Ikhwezi, Eume, Medu Letu, Ozombuze.
    2. (ii) Sari-aob, Die Taak.
  2. (b), (c) and (d): lzindaba: 30 000, for the Zulu, monthly.
    Ikhwezi: 52 000, for the Xhosa, monthly.
    Eume: 25 000, for the Ovambo, monthly.
    Medu Letu: 20 000, for the Ovambo, Quarterly.
    Ozombuze: 11 000, for the Herero, every two months.
    Sari-aob: 10 000, for the Nama and Damara, every two months.
    Die Taak: 7 000, for the Coloured and Rehoboth peoples of South-West Africa, monthly.
  3. (e) lzindaba: R10 000.
    Ikhwezi: R12 000.
    Eume: R7 000.
    Medu Letu: R10 500.
    Ozombuze: R3 000.
    Sari-aob: R2 500.
    Die Taak: R7 000.
  4. (f) lzindaba:
    1. (i) P. J. Lombard, Regional Representative, Durban.
    2. (ii) Hayne & Gibson, Durban.
    3. (iii) The Department of Information.
      Ikhwezi:
      (i) J. J. Jonker, Regional Representative, Umtata.
      (ii) Tanda Press, King William’s Town.
      (iii) The Department of Information.
      The Rest:
      (i) D. C. van der Spuy, Regional Representative, Windhoek.
      (ii) John Meinert, Windhoek.
      (iii) The Department of Information.
 Increases and concessions i.r.o. social pensioners 549. Mr. G. N. OLDFIELD

asked the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development:

Whether the (a) increases and (b) concessions to social pensioners announced by the Minister of Finance on 31st March, 1971, are to be extended to Bantu persons; if so, (i) to what extent are such increases to be granted to each category of social pensioners and (ii) on what basis are the concessions to be granted to Bantu persons.

 The MINISTER OF BANTU ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT:
  1. (a) Yes.
  2. (b) Consideration is being given to the adjustment of existing concessions.
    1. (i) R9 per year in respect of pensions for the aged and blind persons and disability grants.
    2. (ii) See (b) above.
 Fish licences and contributions towards cost of patrol services in S.W.A. 557. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether any fish licences granted by the South-West African Administration were subject to conditions concerning contributions towards the cost of patrol services; if so, (a) which licences and (b) what were the terms of the conditions;
  2. (2) whether any payments have been made to date for such patrol services; if so, what payments.
 The MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) My Department has no information available in this regard; (a), (b) and
  2. (2) fall away.
 Fisheries vessels off S.W.A. coast for research and patrol work 559. Mr. J. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

(a) What are the names of the fisheries vessels used off the South-West African coast for (i) research and (ii) patrol work, (b) since what date have they been so used and (c) what was their former work.

 The MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:
  1. (a)
    1. (i) Africana II, Benguela, Sardinops, Crustacea, Nautilus II, Namib II, Kuiseb.
    2. (ii) Benguela, Jasus, Crustacea, Namib II, Kuiseb, Stratus.
  2. (b) 1st April, 1969.
  3. (c) Research and patrol work.
 Vessel William R. 560. Mr. I. W. E. WILEY

asked the Minister of Economic Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether a vessel known as the William R. was acquired by the South-West African Administration or his Department: if so, (a) when, (b) from whom, (c) at what price and (d) for what purpose;
  2. (2) (a) for how long was the William R. used for (i) patrol service and (ii) fishery research programmes and (b) what have its maintenance costs been to date;
  3. (3) what work is the William R. engaged in at present.
 The MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS:

As far as the Department of Industries is concerned the particulars are as follows:

  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) 1st April, 1969.
    2. (b) The South-West Africa Administration.
    3. (c) Free of charge.
    4. (d) Patrol services.
  2. (2)
    1. (a)
      1. (i) Full-time during the periods it was in working condition.
      2. (ii) Falls away.
    2. (b) Approximately R80 000.
  3. (3) None.