QUESTION 116/ NW125E
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 17 February 2012
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 02 of 2012
Mr G B D Mc Intosh (Cope) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether there are any plans to regulate the status of nationals from Southern African Development Community countries, except Zimbabwe; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW125E
REPLY:
No. Not at the stage.
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Wednesday 2 May 2012
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Register of Deported Persons
QUESTION 89 / NW97E
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Thursday, 09 February 2012
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 01 of 2012
Mrs A T Lovemore (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her Department maintains a register of persons who have been deported from South Africa; if not, why not; if so, (a) which Directorate is responsible for maintaining this register and (b) what are the details of the (i) content and (ii) management of the register;
(2) whether the details of such illegal foreigners are available to (a) all offices of her Department, including ports of entry and (b) other Government Departments; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW97E
REPLY:
(1) Yes. The Department of Home Affairs maintains a register of persons who have been deported from South Africa.
(1)(a) The Directorate: Inspectorate maintains this register.
(1)(b)(i) The personal particulars of all deportees are recorded, manually, as well as, electronically on both the Case Management System (CMS), and the Movement Control System (MCS). The following personal particulars are recorded:
· The sequence number of the application
· Name, surname and date of birth of deportee
· Nationality, gender and file reference number of the deportee
· The reason for deportation and placing on the Visa and Entry Stop List
(1)(b)(ii) Only designated officials within the Directorate: Deportation and Directorate: Inspectorate manage the register.
(2)(a) Yes. Details of deportees are electronically available on the MCS to all offices of the Department, including Ports of Entry.
(2)(b) Yes. The following Departments are linked to the Department of Home Affairs’ database and have access (read / view) to the Department’s Movement Control System, which reflects the details of persons whose names have been placed on the Visa and Entry Stop:
· The South African Police Service (SAPS)
· The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
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DATE OF PUBLICATION: Thursday, 09 February 2012
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 01 of 2012
Mrs A T Lovemore (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) Whether her Department maintains a register of persons who have been deported from South Africa; if not, why not; if so, (a) which Directorate is responsible for maintaining this register and (b) what are the details of the (i) content and (ii) management of the register;
(2) whether the details of such illegal foreigners are available to (a) all offices of her Department, including ports of entry and (b) other Government Departments; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW97E
REPLY:
(1) Yes. The Department of Home Affairs maintains a register of persons who have been deported from South Africa.
(1)(a) The Directorate: Inspectorate maintains this register.
(1)(b)(i) The personal particulars of all deportees are recorded, manually, as well as, electronically on both the Case Management System (CMS), and the Movement Control System (MCS). The following personal particulars are recorded:
· The sequence number of the application
· Name, surname and date of birth of deportee
· Nationality, gender and file reference number of the deportee
· The reason for deportation and placing on the Visa and Entry Stop List
(1)(b)(ii) Only designated officials within the Directorate: Deportation and Directorate: Inspectorate manage the register.
(2)(a) Yes. Details of deportees are electronically available on the MCS to all offices of the Department, including Ports of Entry.
(2)(b) Yes. The following Departments are linked to the Department of Home Affairs’ database and have access (read / view) to the Department’s Movement Control System, which reflects the details of persons whose names have been placed on the Visa and Entry Stop:
· The South African Police Service (SAPS)
· The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
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Monday 30 April 2012
New Headquarters Rental Costs
Reply received: February 2012 QUESTION 46 / NW51E
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Thursday, 09 February 2012
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 01 of 2012
Mr M Mnqasela (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) What is the (a) yearly rental for and (b) floor space of the (i) new and (ii) previous premises used as the Headquarters of her Department;
(2) on what dates did her Department pay the (a) final rental in respect of the previous premises and (b) first installment in respect of the new premises to which the Headquarters relocated;
(3) who is the registered owner on the title deed of the new premises;
(4) whether her Department publicly invited tenders; if not, why not; if so, (a)(i) when and (ii) where was it published, (b) which company was awarded the tender and (c) which (i) companies and (ii) properties were shortlisted;
(5) in respect of the specified companies and properties that were shortlisted, what was the (a) floor space and (b) rental of each of these properties?
NW51E
REPLY:
(1)(a)(i) The yearly rental is R33,195,583.80 (VAT inclusive).
(1)(a)(ii) The floor space is 25,388.50 square meters.
(1)(b)(i) The yearly rental was R25,694,247.90 (VAT inclusive).
(1)(b)(ii) The floor space was 30,858.72 square meters.
(2)(a) Date of final rent paid will be once the Department has vacated the premises.
(2)(b) The first instalment will be on the date of occupation of the new premises.
(3) The registered owner of the new premises is Manaka Property Investments (Pty) Ltd.
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Saturday 28 April 2012
Border Facilities
QUESTION 44 / NO339E
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Tuesday, 21 February 2012
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 03 of 2012
Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether there are any plans in place to improve the (a) infrastructure and (b) facilities at Border Crossings with regard to (i) Capacity, (ii) Information and Communications Technologies and (iii) Staff; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NO339E
REPLY:
Yes. The following plans are in place, in respect of:
(a) Infrastructure: Some additional funding has been secured from National Treasury. Depending on process negotiated with Public Works, the Department hopes to improve its infrastructure at Ports of Entry, in terms of office space, for day to day operations, as well as, accommodation for its officials.
(b)(i) Capacity: A capacity building programme has been developed. This programme will be rolled out, systematically to all Ports of Entry over the next few years. The Program addresses the current challenges encountered in the management of trends in migration, and the facilitation of movement of persons.
(b)(ii) ICT: - The Department is, currently, engaged in a partnership with the South African Revenue Service, in respect of the eMovement Control System (eMCS)
- The Department is, also, busy with a Systems Modernization initiative, which will enable the enhancement, and integration of key Information Technology systems
- The upgrade of Information Technology infrastructure for improved security, data integrity and communication.
(b)(iii) Staff: The Department will place emphasis on reducing the turnaround times, in relation to filling existing vacancies
http://www.pmg.org.za/node/30871
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Tuesday, 21 February 2012
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 03 of 2012
Mr M S F de Freitas (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether there are any plans in place to improve the (a) infrastructure and (b) facilities at Border Crossings with regard to (i) Capacity, (ii) Information and Communications Technologies and (iii) Staff; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NO339E
REPLY:
Yes. The following plans are in place, in respect of:
(a) Infrastructure: Some additional funding has been secured from National Treasury. Depending on process negotiated with Public Works, the Department hopes to improve its infrastructure at Ports of Entry, in terms of office space, for day to day operations, as well as, accommodation for its officials.
(b)(i) Capacity: A capacity building programme has been developed. This programme will be rolled out, systematically to all Ports of Entry over the next few years. The Program addresses the current challenges encountered in the management of trends in migration, and the facilitation of movement of persons.
(b)(ii) ICT: - The Department is, currently, engaged in a partnership with the South African Revenue Service, in respect of the eMovement Control System (eMCS)
- The Department is, also, busy with a Systems Modernization initiative, which will enable the enhancement, and integration of key Information Technology systems
- The upgrade of Information Technology infrastructure for improved security, data integrity and communication.
(b)(iii) Staff: The Department will place emphasis on reducing the turnaround times, in relation to filling existing vacancies
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Friday 27 April 2012
Zim dispensation: 2nd Phase
QUESTION 117 / NW126E
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 17 February 2012
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 02 of 2012
Mr G B D Mc Intosh (Cope) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether there are any plans in place to implement a second phase to regulate the status of Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, when is this second phase envisaged to (a) commence and (b) end?
NW126E
REPLY:
(a) & (b) No. The position of the Department of Home Affairs has been very clear in this regard. A second phase to regulate the status of Zimbabwean nationals will not be implemented.
http://www.pmg.org.za/node/30871
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 17 February 2012
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 02 of 2012
Mr G B D Mc Intosh (Cope) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
Whether there are any plans in place to implement a second phase to regulate the status of Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, when is this second phase envisaged to (a) commence and (b) end?
NW126E
REPLY:
(a) & (b) No. The position of the Department of Home Affairs has been very clear in this regard. A second phase to regulate the status of Zimbabwean nationals will not be implemented.
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Monday 16 April 2012
Home Affairs Travel Agents
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QUESTION 604 / NW647E
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 04 March 2011
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4 of 2011
Mr G G Boinamo (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) (a) Which travel agencies or travel service providers does her Department use currently and (b)(i) how and (ii) when were they appointed in each case;
(2) what was the (a) budgeted amount and (b) actual amount paid to each specified service provider for Departmental travel expenditure in the
(i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years?
NW647E
REPLY:
(1)(a) The Department of Home Affairs utilises the following corporate travel service providers:
· Wings Naledi Travel
· Magic Travel
· Connex Travel
· Duma Travel
· Nexus XL
(1)(b)(i) The Department utilises the above-mentioned agencies on a rotational basis, as listed on the Department’s database of service providers.
(1)(b)(ii) - Wings Naledi January 2004
- Magic Travel May 2007
- Connex Travel May 2004
- Duma Travel February 2008
- Nexus XL April 2011
(2)(a)&(b) The information is specified in the table below:
Travel Agency
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
Total
Budgeted
257,576,000.00
189,036,000.00
188,500,000.00
635,112,000.00
Wings Naledi
33,178,716.48
19,997,385.05
55,427,636.66
108,603,738.19
Duma Travel
1,397,259.06
12,149,960.12
29,433,542.22
42,980,761.40
Magic Travel
-
22,526,294.41
65,330,114.01
87,856,408.42
Connex Travel
5,325,272.44
7,037,184.57
4,256,844.58
16,619,301.59
Actual Expenditure
39,901,247.98
61,710,824.15
154,448,137.47
256,060,209.60
QUESTION 604 / NW647E
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 04 March 2011
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4 of 2011
Mr G G Boinamo (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) (a) Which travel agencies or travel service providers does her Department use currently and (b)(i) how and (ii) when were they appointed in each case;
(2) what was the (a) budgeted amount and (b) actual amount paid to each specified service provider for Departmental travel expenditure in the
(i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10 financial years?
NW647E
REPLY:
(1)(a) The Department of Home Affairs utilises the following corporate travel service providers:
· Wings Naledi Travel
· Magic Travel
· Connex Travel
· Duma Travel
· Nexus XL
(1)(b)(i) The Department utilises the above-mentioned agencies on a rotational basis, as listed on the Department’s database of service providers.
(1)(b)(ii) - Wings Naledi January 2004
- Magic Travel May 2007
- Connex Travel May 2004
- Duma Travel February 2008
- Nexus XL April 2011
(2)(a)&(b) The information is specified in the table below:
Travel Agency
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
Total
Budgeted
257,576,000.00
189,036,000.00
188,500,000.00
635,112,000.00
Wings Naledi
33,178,716.48
19,997,385.05
55,427,636.66
108,603,738.19
Duma Travel
1,397,259.06
12,149,960.12
29,433,542.22
42,980,761.40
Magic Travel
-
22,526,294.41
65,330,114.01
87,856,408.42
Connex Travel
5,325,272.44
7,037,184.57
4,256,844.58
16,619,301.59
Actual Expenditure
39,901,247.98
61,710,824.15
154,448,137.47
256,060,209.60
Saturday 14 April 2012
Tighter Visa Requirements for South Africans
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QUESTION 660 / NW706E
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 04 March 2011
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4 of 2011
Mrs A T Lovemore (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(a) Which countries have (i) escalated their visa requirements for travel by holders of South African passports and (ii) discontinued bilateral agreements on travel by holders of South African passports since 1 January 2005 up to the latest date for which information is available, (b) what are the reasons in each case and (c) what steps has she taken to deal with the concerns of each specified country?
NW706E
REPLY:
(a)(i) - The United Kingdom introduced visa requirements for South African passport holders with effect from 3 March 2009.
- In 2010 Nigeria added a deposit requirement for first-time South African travellers to Nigeria.
(a)(ii) No countries have discontinued bilateral agreements on travel by South African passport holders.
(b) The United Kingdom expressed concerns regarding the security features of South African passports, and the integrity, thereof, since many travellers were found to be in possession of passports that were acquired fraudulently.
In terms of the Visa regime, the South African Government imposes a deposit for first time travellers from Nigeria to South Africa, which is refundable. The Nigerian Government, then, took a decision in 2010 to, also, impose the deposit requirement for first time travellers from South Africa to Nigeria.
(c) The Department of Home Affairs, in conjunction with other stakeholders, enhanced the security features of South African passports. We are in the process of improving the accuracy, and the integrity of our National Population Register (NPR).
NOTE: Switzerland imposed visa requirements for completely different reasons, and that is, as a consequence of that country moving into the Schengen Group of countries in 2008, whose policy on South Africa has, always, been towards visa requirement.
QUESTION 660 / NW706E
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Friday, 04 March 2011
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4 of 2011
Mrs A T Lovemore (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
(a) Which countries have (i) escalated their visa requirements for travel by holders of South African passports and (ii) discontinued bilateral agreements on travel by holders of South African passports since 1 January 2005 up to the latest date for which information is available, (b) what are the reasons in each case and (c) what steps has she taken to deal with the concerns of each specified country?
NW706E
REPLY:
(a)(i) - The United Kingdom introduced visa requirements for South African passport holders with effect from 3 March 2009.
- In 2010 Nigeria added a deposit requirement for first-time South African travellers to Nigeria.
(a)(ii) No countries have discontinued bilateral agreements on travel by South African passport holders.
(b) The United Kingdom expressed concerns regarding the security features of South African passports, and the integrity, thereof, since many travellers were found to be in possession of passports that were acquired fraudulently.
In terms of the Visa regime, the South African Government imposes a deposit for first time travellers from Nigeria to South Africa, which is refundable. The Nigerian Government, then, took a decision in 2010 to, also, impose the deposit requirement for first time travellers from South Africa to Nigeria.
(c) The Department of Home Affairs, in conjunction with other stakeholders, enhanced the security features of South African passports. We are in the process of improving the accuracy, and the integrity of our National Population Register (NPR).
NOTE: Switzerland imposed visa requirements for completely different reasons, and that is, as a consequence of that country moving into the Schengen Group of countries in 2008, whose policy on South Africa has, always, been towards visa requirement.
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