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House of Assembly: Vol7 - FRIDAY 27 MAY 1988

FRIDAY, 27 MAY 1988 HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

†Indicates translated version.

For written reply:

General Affairs:

Diplomatic relations 893. Mr C J DERBY-LEWIS

asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs:

Whether there have been any changes in the number of countries with whom South Africa has had diplomatic relations since 1973; if so, (a) what changes, and (b) when, in each case?

 The MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS:

The Department of Foreign Affairs is prepared to furnish the Honourable Member with the particulars on a confidential basis.

 Production of video material presenting South Africa in a positive light 960. Mr C J DERBY-LEWIS

asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether his Department intends spending any money in the 1988-89 financial year on producing video material for use on overseas television networks with a view to presenting South Africa in a positive light; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the total estimated amount involved and (b)(i) what amount is estimated will be spent on buying viewing time on such television networks to show this video material, (ii)(aa) on which networks and (bb) in what time-slots will it be shown and (iii) what are the estimated viewership figures for each of these time-slots;
  2. (2) whether his Department has introduced or intends introducing a long-term plan in this regard; if not, why not; if so, over how many years;
  3. (3) whether it is the intention to increase departmental expenditure on the production of such video material; if not, why not; if so, to what extent?
 The MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS:
  1. (1), (2) and (3):

Disclosing information on this topic is bound to be detrimental to South Africa’s promotional efforts abroad.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is prepared to discuss the Department’s activities in this field with the Honourable Member and members of other Parties in confidence.

 Production of video material presenting South Africa’s case abroad 961. Mr C J DERBY-LEWIS

asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs:

Whether any provision was made in his Department’s budget for the 1987-88 financial year for the production of video material for use on overseas television networks with a view to presenting South Africa’s case abroad; if so,

  1. (a) what was the total amount involved and
  2. (b) (i) what was the total amount spent on buying viewing time on such television networks to show this video material, (ii)(aa) on which networks and (bb) in what time-slots was it or will it be shown and (iii)(aa) what are the estimated viewership figures for each of these time-slots and (bb) in respect of what dates are these estimates furnished?
 The MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS:

The same considerations apply as for Question 960. (See Column 1629)

 Transfer of large amounts of money to a certain foreign country 1036. Mr C J DERBY-LEWIS

asked the Minister of Communications:

  1. (1) Whether Post Office officials have been authorized to refer persons wishing to transfer large amounts of money to a certain foreign country to an organization, the name of which has been furnished to the Minister’s Department for the purpose of his reply; if so, (a)(i) by whom and (ii) why were these officials so authorized and (b) what is the name of the (i) organization and (ii) foreign country involved;
  2. (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
 The MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS:
  1. (1) No;
  2. (2) no.
 Mmamatsuwe power station, Bophuthatswana 1040. Mr C J DERBY-LEWIS

asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether his Department contributed towards the cost of constructing the Mmamatsuwe power station in Bophuthatswana; if so, to what extent;
  2. (2) whether his Department was involved in the tender procedure in respect of this power station; if not, why not; if so,
  3. (3) whether his Department was furnished with any details regarding the company to which the tender for this power station was awarded; if so, (a) to which company was the tender awarded, (b) in which country is this company registered and
  4. (c) (i) who are the directors of the company and (ii) what are their nationalities?
 The MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) No.
  2. (2) No, because it is an internal project of the Bophuthatswana Government.
  3. (3) No. (a), (b), (c)(i) and (ii) fall away.
 Independent Black states/self-governing territories/citizens permanent residents in RSA 1041. Mr C J DERBY-LEWIS

asked the Minister of Home Affairs:

What (a) actual and/or (b) estimated number of citizens of each (i) independent Black state and (ii) self-governing territory resided permanently in the Republic of South Africa in 1980?

 The MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS:
  1. (a) Not available.

(b)

(i)

Citizenship

Number

Transkei

744 762

Bophuthatswana

713 618

Venda

131 913

Ciskei

864 611

(ii)

Citizenship

Number

KwaZulu

1 658 806

KaNgwane

326 080

Qwaqwa

781 743

Gazankulu

178 846

Lebowa

680 267

KwaNdebele

158 232
Grahamstown/George: completion of roads 1084. Mr J J WALSH

asked the Minister of Transport Affairs:

Whether the (a) national road bypass at Grahamstown and (b) new section of the national road at George between the Herolds Bay road and Kraaibosch have been completed; if not, why not; if so, in respect of the (i) Grahamstown bypass and (ii) new section of road at George, (aa) what was the final cost, (bb) what is the length, (cc) how long did it take to construct and (dd) which firm or State Department was responsible for the construction?

 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AFFAIRS:
  1. (a) Yes.
    1. (i) (aa) R38 900 000;
      1. (bb) 12 kilometres;
      2. (cc) 30 months; and
      3. (dd) Concor Construction (Pty) Ltd.
  2. (b) Yes, except for minor finishing-off work.
    1. (ii) (aa) R35 616 000;
      1. (bb) 12 kilometres;
      2. (cc) 45 months; and
      3. (dd) The Cape Provincial Administration.
 Domestic flights arriving/departing late 1100. Mr S S VAN DER MERWE

asked the Minister of Transport Affairs:

  1. (1) How many flights between (a) Cape Town and Durban, (b) Cape Town and Johannesburg and (c) Cape Town and Port Elizabeth (i) arrived and (ii) departed late during the week which ended on 29 April 1988;
  2. (2) what percentage of the total number of flights to and from Cape Town during this week does this represent?
 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AFFAIRS:

(1)

(i)

(ii)

(a) Particulars are not readily available and

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(b) it will take much time and expense to

46 Both directions

(c) gather such information.

6

(2)

20,7 per cent.

Domestic flights arriving/departing late 1101. Mr D J N MALCOMESS

asked the Minister of Transport Affairs:

  1. (1) How many flights between (a) Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg, (b) Port Elizabeth and Durban and (c) Port Elizabeth and Cape Town (i) arrived and (ii) departed late during the week which ended on 29 April 1988;
  2. (2) what percentage of the total number of flights to and from Port Elizabeth during this week does this represent?
 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AFFAIRS:

(1)

(i)

(ii)

(a)

Particulars are not readily available and

23

(b)

it will take much time and expense to

5 Both directions

(c)

gather such information.

6

(2)

11,8 per cent.
Domestic flights arriving/departing late 1102. Mr M J ELLIS

asked the Minister of Transport Affairs:

  1. (1) How many flights between (a) Durban and Cape Town, (b) Durban and Johannesburg and (c) Durban and Port Elizabeth (i) arrived and (ii) departed late during the week which ended on 29 April 1988;
  2. (2) what percentage of the total number of flights to and from Durban during this week does this represent?
 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AFFAIRS:

(1)

(i)

(ii)

(a) Particulars are not readily available and

14

(b) it will take much time and expense to

23 Both directions

(c) gather such information.

5

(2)

16,0 per cent.
Domestic flights arriving/departing late 1103. Mr R J LORIMER

asked the Minister of Transport Affairs:

  1. (1) How many flights between (a) Johannesburg and Durban, (b) Johannesburg and Cape Town and (c) Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth (i) arrived and (ii) departed late during the week which ended on 29 April 1988;
  2. (2) what percentage of the total number of flights to and from Johannesburg during this week does this represent?
 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AFFAIRS:

(1)

(i)

(ii)

(a) Particulars are not readily available and

23

(b) it will take much time and expense to

46 Both directions

(c) gather such information.

23

(2)

18,6 per cent.
Urban Transport Fund: old Potchefstroom Road 1112. Mr C J DERBY-LEWIS

asked the Minister of Transport Affairs:

  1. (1) (a) What are the functions of the Urban Transport Fund, (b) under whose direct jurisdiction does it fall and (c) from what sources does it obtain its funds;
  2. (2) whether this fund contributed any moneys towards the maintenance and upgrading of the old Potchefstroom Road during the latest specified period of 12 months for which information is available; if so, what total amount?
 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) (a), (b) and (c). The honourable member is referred to the provisions of the Urban Transport Act, 1977 (Act No. 78 of 1977) wherein the required information can be obtained.
  2. (2) Yes, R1,285 million during the 1987/88 financial year.
 Taxi licences 1113. Mr C J DERBY-LEWIS

asked the Minister of Transport Affairs:

How many (a) White, (b) Coloured, (c) Indian and (d) Black taxi operators applied for licences to operate taxis in each province (i) in each financial year from 1983-84 up to and including 1987-88 and (ii) in the 1988-89 financial year as at the latest specified date for which figures are available?

 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AFFAIRS:

I am unable to reply to the question of the honourable member as statistics are not kept with regard to the race of applicants.

 Taxi operators: contributions to Exchequer 1115. Mr C J DERBY-LEWIS

asked the Minister of Transport Affairs:

Whether any of the regulations governing the operation of taxis cover the collection of fares from a taxi operator; if so, what regulations; if not, what procedure is followed to ensure that this sector of the economy makes its due contribution to the Exchequer?

 The MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AFFAIRS:

No. The collection of tax is not a function of the Department of Transport.

Own Affairs:

 Teachers lost to Department 132. Mr R M BURROWS

asked the Minister of Education and Culture:

How many (a) permanent and (b) temporary teachers did his Department lose in each province in 1986 and 1987, respectively, (i) on account of (aa) marriage, (bb) retirement, (cc) ill health, (dd) termination of service, (ee) death, (ff) the acceptance of non-teaching posts and (gg) further study and (ii) for other reasons?

 The MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE:

(a) Permanent

1986 (i)

(aa)

(bb)

(cc)

(dd)

(ee)

(ff)

(gg)

(ii)

Cape

158

47

24

764

Natal

22

76

9

2

5

39

8

271

OFS

20

57

5

0

4

35

27

20

Transvaal

88

182

72

13

26

45

1 468

1987 (i)

(aa)

(bb)

(cc)

(dd)

(ee)

(ff)

(gg)

(ii)

Cape

131

33

18

845

Natal

30

52

8

1

6

82

21

273

OFS

15

30

7

0

5

49

42

30

Transvaal

112

172

82

7

35

47

1 923

(b) Temporary

1986 (i)

(aa)

(bb)

(cc)

(dd)

(ee)

(ff)

(gg)

(ii)

Cape

775

Natal

17

13

2

0

0

78

2

18

OFS

4

11

0

1

0

7

3

79

Transvaal

52

1987 (i)

(aa)

(bb)

(cc)

(dd)

(ee)

(ff)

(gg)

(ii)

Cape

610

Natal

7

9

1

0

0

69

3

22

OFS

14

8

0

1

3

23

2

83

Transvaal

19

Pupils: school attendance 135. Mr R M BURROWS

asked the Minister of Education and Culture:

What was the (a) average and (b) percentage attendance of pupils in schools in each province for 1986 and 1987, respectively?

 The MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE:

1986

1987

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

Cape

224 469

96,4%

221 978

96,9%

Natal

OFS

73 099

94,9%

72 768

95,2%

Transvaal

495 349

97,8%

485 503

97,5%
Pupils in Standards 6 to 10 136. Mr R M BURROWS

asked the Minister of Education and Culture:

  1. (1) What was the distribution of pupils in Standards 6 to 10 in each of the provinces for 1986 and 1987, respectively;
  2. (2) working on the basis of the total enrolment in Standard 6 representing a 100 per cent, what was the percentage distribution of pupils in Standards 6 to 10 in each province for each of the above years?
 The MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE:

(1)

Std.

Cape

Natal

OFS

Transvaal

1986

6

20 127

10 533

6 680

46 840

7

20 770

10 506

6 580

46 615

8

19 878

10 757

6 349

43 837

9

17 828

9 601

5 537

37 689

10

15 856

8 737

4 851

33 154

1987

6

19 187

10 007

6 313

45 374

7

20 027

10 293

6 397

45 471

8

20 174

10 496

6 359

43 552

9

18 439

9 967

5 789

39 544

10

16 287

8 895

4 978

33 466

(2)

1986

6

100

100

100

100

7

103,2

99,7

98,5

96,9

8

98,8

102,1

95,0

91,5

9

88,6

91,2

82,9

81,5

10

78,8

82,9

72,6

72,4

1987

6

100

100

100

100

7

104,4

102,9

101,3

97,1

8

105,1

104,9

100,7

90,6

9

96,1

99,6

91,7

82,5

10

84,9

88,9

78,9

72,4
HOUSE OF DELEGATES

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For written reply:

General Affairs:

Passports: withdrawals 63. Mr M RAJAB

asked the Minister of Home Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether any passports were withdrawn by his Department in (a) 1986 and (b) 1987; if so, how many in each case;
  2. (2) whether he will furnish the (a) names of the persons whose passports were withdrawn and (b) reasons for the withdrawal thereof; if not, why not; if so, (i) what are their names and (ii) what were the main reasons?
 The MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) Yes.
    1. (a) 1.
    2. (b) 3.
  2. (2) No. It is not policy to furnish reasons for the withdrawal of passports or to disclose the names of the persons involved.