Whether, with regard to the R9,3 billion project which was approved by Cabinet in 2008 for the Moloto Rail Corridor (details furnished), any progress has been made in this regard; if not, why not; if so, (a) what progress and (b) what are the further relevant details CW295?
Whether his department will disclose the details pertaining to the newly-issued loan of $365 million to Eskom by the Africa Development Bank to be used on green projects for electricity generation; if not, why not; if so, (a) how much of this loan will be diverted to the (i) Upington Sun Power project and (ii) Koekenaap Wind Farm project, (b) what are the terms of the loan, (c) what are the monthly repayments and (d) what are the further relevant details CW296?
Whether her department will implement a Resource Rent Tax (RRT) or similar form of taxation for mining companies; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details CW297?
Whether her department has commissioned research relating to the nationalisation of mining assets of South Africa; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so; (a) what does the research reveal with respect to the cost to the fiscus, (b) which departmental budgets will be affected in this regard, (c) what will be the cost to the country of foreign exchange when diverted to acquiring foreign-owned shares and (d) what implications will it have for international anti-nationalisation treaties CW298?
Whether the waste management license application of a certain company (name furnished) regarding the Vaal Waste Dumping site (details furnished) has been approved; if not, (a) why not, (b) what is the reason for the delay and (c) when will the applicant be informed of the outcome; if so, (i) when was it approved and (ii) what are the further relevant details CW300?
Whether the Mangaung Metro Municipality has been granted (a) a Restructuring Grant or (b) any other financial assistance in view of its existing financial problems (details furnished); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) what is the total monetary value of the grant and/or assistance provided and (ii) what are the terms and conditions of the grant and/or assistance given CW301?
What progress has been made regarding the devolution of housing delivery to local government in each province since its inception up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) what capacity strengthening support is provided to local government in order to speed up accreditation readiness for municipalities CW303?
What role (a) is the private sector expected to play in the delivery of an efficient, affordable and accessible integrated public transport network system in urban and rural areas and (b) will his department play to ensure affordability to accommodate the majority of end-users who are dependent on public transport without compromising access and quality service CW304?
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES NO 17â2011 186. Mr O de Beer (COPE-WC) (p 103)-Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
Mr D B Feldman (COPE-Gauteng) (p 111)-Minister in the Presidency. Performance Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Administration in the Presidency.