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No. 39 MINUTES
OF
ETHEKWINI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Meeting held on Thursday, 2018-08-30T11:00,
City Hall Main Auditorium, Church Walk, Durban
PRESENT : Councillors WL Mapena (Speaker), MA Ally, J Annipen, S Aslam, A Beetge,
S Bhanprakash, MPN Bhengu, MC Bhengu, NC Biyela, T Biyela,
M Brauteseth, S Brijmohan, WJD Burne, SS Butelezi, VP Caluza, H Cele,
NT Cele, J Chetty, BA Chili, TJT Cibane, R Cloete, TP Collins, M David,
HU De Boer, SV De Boer, GT De Lange, MAK Dladla, AN Dlamini,
CB Dlamini, JA Dlamini, SB Dlamini, MP Dlomo, BA Fortein, VE Gebashe,
HD Goge, R Gokool, G Govender, S Govender, Y Govender, NL Graham,
PJC Graham, BR Gumede, NC Gumede, NP Gumede, TR Gumede, ZD Gushu,
MS Gwala, MH Haniff, GJ Hegter, NP Hlomuka, RC Hlophe, NB Hoosman,
NB Iyir, JA Johnson, M Johnson, SA Kaunda, DM Khanyile, ES Khanyile,
KNN Khubone, JS Khuboni, PZ Khumalo, HL Khubisa, NL Khuzwayo,
S Khuzwayo, ZW Khuzwayo, SNC Khwela, CJ Laing, CB Langa, P Luthuli,
TJ Luthuli, MT Mabaso, NI Madlala, A Maharajh, B Majola, TG Makhanya,
ZP Makhanya, NZ Maluleka, MW Manqele, SD Maphumulo, PM Mbambo,
V Mbanjwa, AM Mbele, RD Macpherson, SM Mdlalose, FW Mdletshe,
LM Meyer, P Mfeka, TP Mfusi, K Mhlaba, GN Mhlongo, MB Mjadu,
AZ Mkhize, HGB Mkhize, KV Mkhize, MM Mkhize, MP Mkhize, S Mkhize,
SM Mkhize, SM Mkhwanazi, PS Mncube, E Mngadi, SB Mngadi, SV Mngadi,
NE Mnguni, BV Mngwengwe, LN Mngwengwe, SR Moodley, S Moonsamy,
B Mpanza, SB Mpanza, SNL Mshengu, B Msomi, NP Msomi, LG Mthembu,
M Mthembu, MGF Mthembu, MM Mthembu, ON Mthembu, TT Mthiyane,
N Munien, RM Mzobe, BD Naidoo, M Nair, X Nala, PL Ncayiyana,
BP Ndlela, AB Ndlovu, PB Ndlovu, AS Ngcobo, MM Ngiba, TT Ngubane,
SJM Nhlapho, MS Nkosi, DR Nowbuth, GM Noyce, B Ntshangase,
PC Ntshangase, SC Ntshangase, BT Ntuli, PB Ntuli, PH Nxumalo,
NP Nxumalo, W Nyaba, NN Nyanisa, TT Nzuza, CJ Pappas, BW Phewa,
JP Phewa, TK Phohlo, BP Phungula, D Pillay, DR Pillay, KR Pillay, P Pillay,
JP Prinsloo, GDA Pullan, BR Qhantsi, A Ramkissoon, S Ryley, AN Shabalala,
B Shabane, MG Shange, SG Shange-Dlamini, MT Shelembe, ES Shezi,
MC Shezi, VH Shezi, DM Shozi, HP Shozi, KS Sibisi, M Sibisi, N Sibiya,
B Singh, EL Singh, Sagar Singh, Samier Singh, PS Sishange, AD Snyman,
ZR Sokhabase, M Tembe, JB Thabethe, S Thango, WM Thring,
JC Van den Berg, SM Windvogel, MC Xulu, TV Xulu, NY Young, BM Zulu,
TM Zuma, TG Zungu, MH Zwane and there being one (01) vacancy.
ABSENT : Councillors ZRT Gumede (Mayor) (On leave - Mayoral Duties), F Peer
(Deputy Mayor) (On leave), SR Dlamini (On leave – Indisposed),
TN Mabanga, SE Mhlongo, BA Mkhize (On leave), LC Mnguni (On leave),
NE Mthembu, TM Mthethwa (On leave – Indisposed), AB Mvubu
(On leave - Indisposed), J Naidoo (On leave – Indisposed), MK Ndzimbomvu,
ZS Ndzoyiya, S Ngema (On leave – Indisposed), BS Ngiba (On leave),
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M Nojiyeza (On leave – Indisposed), MS Nyawose (On leave), MD Qwabe,
A Rampersad, S Sewshankar, BP Shozi (On leave), PN Sikhosana
(On leave - Indisposed), NI Sithole, C Xesibe (On leave – Indisposed),
GB Zulu and MBR Zuma (On leave –Indisposed).
AMAKHOSI
PRESENT : Inkosi VR Cele, Inkosi TF Gwala, Inkosi NC Maphumulo, Inkosi RF Mthembu
and Inkosi MJ Ngcobo.
AMAKHOSI
ABSENT : Inkosi BF Bhengu, Inkosi NM Hlengwa, Inkosi PP Luthuli (On leave),
Inkosi KS Makhanya, Inkosi DZ Mkhize (On leave), Inkosi LD Mkhize,
Inkosi KT Mkhize (On leave), Inkosi TBE Mkhize, Inkosi S Mlaba (On leave),
Inkosi MB Ngcobo, Inkosi JP Shangase and Inkosi EB Shozi (On leave).
OFFICIALS
PRESENT : Messrs/Mesdames SO Cele (Acting City Manager), G Phungula (Head : Legal
Services and Compliance), M Lelosa (Manager : Council Committees),
KR Ramsunder (Chief Committee Officer) and S Ramgolam (Principal
Committee Officer).
(At the commencement of the meeting 190 Councillors were present, comprising ANC – 109,
DA - 55, IFP - 9, EFF - 5, INDEPENDENT - 3, AIC - 2, ACDP – 1, MF - 1, DLC – 1, TA - 1,
MOSA – 1, APC - 1 and AL JAMA-AH - 1).
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1. NOTICE CONVENING THE MEETING
The Acting City Manager read the Notice convening the meeting as per the statutory
requirement.
2. OPENING
The Speaker declared the meeting open and extended a warm welcome to Members
of the Executive Committee; Honourable Councillors and Traditional Leaders
present; Acting City Manager; Deputy City Managers and Heads present; Head:
Legal Services and Compliance; Media; Members of the Public and Members of the
Administration.
3. AFRICAN UNION AND NATIONAL ANTHEM
At the request of the Speaker the meeting stood to sing the Anthem of the African
Union and the National Anthem of the Republic of South Africa.
4. OPPORTUNITY FOR PRAYER/MEDITATION
The Speaker requested Council to observe a moment’s silence for all those who had
passed on.
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5. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
In initiating his announcements, the Speaker, on behalf of the Council, conveyed his
condolences to all those who had lost their loved ones, especially the Dube and
Gumede families from Mariannhill, whereby four members of their family had
passed away in an apparent murder-suicide. He was however grateful that the life of
their 2 year old daughter had been spared.
He advised of the hosting of the Womens’ Day function held on 10 August 2018 and
in doing so, thanked all stakeholders who had contributed to the success of the event.
On behalf of the City he extended his condolences to the family and friends of
Ms Veronica Zondeni Sobukwe, wife of the late Robert Sobukwe who had passed
away on 15 August 2018.
He congratulated the people of Zimbabwe on the election of their President
Emmerson Mnangagwa and was confident that his term of Presidency would prove
to be productive for the citizens of that country.
He thereafter extended his best wishes to all Councillors celebrating their birthday
during the month of August 2018.
The Speaker reminded Councillors of Rule of Order (16) and as per these Rules,
Councillors were requested to conduct themselves in a respectful manner, to refrain
from interrupting the proceedings and were encouraged to conduct business with the
highest decorum and integrity that the occasion and the residents of the municipality
deserved.
6. SPEAKER’S REPORT
In terms of Back to Basics the Speaker reported on the following for the
month of August:
- 79 Ward Committee meetings had been held.
- 55 Ward Committees had submitted compliance documents with
24 still outstanding.
- 22 Ward Committees had not convened meetings as yet. In that regard it was
advised that 7 Ward Committees, namely; 31, 35, 50, 64, 69, 93 and 97 had not
met due to internal disputes that required intervention.
In the functionality assessment carried out by COGTA, it was advised that in the last
quarter (April–June 2018) a total of 52 Wards had deemed to be functional with
58 being non-functional. The following reasons were submitted for
non-functionality:
● Lack of evidence from community report back meetings that had been held.
● Lack of evidence on sectoral reports submitted by Ward Committee members.
● Lack of evidence of Ward reports by Ward Councillors
● Some Ward reports were incomplete and/or lacked content.
● Insufficient evidence of Ward Committee meetings having been convened, eg;
attendance registers; minutes; etc.
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The Speaker advised of proposed interventions that would be introduced to Council
members in an attempt to mitigate the causes of non-functionality.
With regard to Community Meetings/Engagements it was noted that 42 meetings had
been convened with evidence having been received for 30 and 12 were outstanding.
With regard to SALGA matters the Speaker reported on the following for the
month of August:
- Membership Levies –Municipalities that had paid their levies were
commended as they had assisted in the successful hosting of the SALGA-KZN
Provincial Lekgotla.
- Local Labour Forum & Collective Agreement Training – Municipalities were
advised of planned training, and three (3) employer representatives to the Local
Labour Forum, per Municipality had been invited to attend. The said training
would be held on 7 September 2018, at the SALGA-KZN Training Centre.
Relating to Capacity Building Programmes for Councillors it was noted that the first
group of Councillors had successfully completed the Sign Language training, and
their examination had been conducted by the Blind and Deaf Society on
28 August 2018.
A meeting has been scheduled to be held in the City Hall, Main Auditorium on
5 September 2018 for all Councillors that would be registering for completion of
their Matric Certificate.
At this juncture the Speaker requested that the report of the City Manager dated
20 August 2018 relative to Filling of Vacancy on the Executive Committee, as
contained in the Second Supplementary Agenda of Council, be considered.
6.1 Filling of Vacancy on the Executive Committee
With the above-mentioned item having been presented by the Speaker, it was noted
that the Democratic Alliance had proposed that Councillor TM Mthethwa replace
former Councillor S Hoosen on the Executive Committee.
In that regard majority of the Councillors expressed their non-support of the above-
mentioned proposal on the basis that the vacancy should be filled by a female
Councillor given the fact that such vacancy had been created by the departure of a
female Councillor. It was further questioned whether Councillor TM Mthethwa had
resigned as a Member of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee. The Speaker
advised that he had not received a resignation notice in that regard.
In response the Democratic Alliance made the point that once Councillor Mthethwa
became an Executive Committee Member, his vacancy on the Municipal Public
Accounts Committee would be filled.
With no consensus having being reached the matter was put to the vote.
With 189 Councillors present, 57 Councillors (DA – 55, ACDP – 1 and MOSA – 1)
voted in favour and no Councillors voted against. 132 Councillors (ANC – 109,
IFP – 9, EFF - 5, IND - 3, AIC - 2, MF - 1, TA - 1, APC – 1 and AL JAMA - AH - 1)
abstained from voting.
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It was thereafter, by the majority vote,
RESOLVED:
6.1.1 That Council notes the appointment of Councillor Thabani Mbongiseni Mthethwa as
the newly appointed Democratic Alliance (DA) Caucus Leader.
6.1.2 That Council accepts the nomination of Councillor Thabani Mbongiseni Mthethwa
by the Democratic Alliance, as a replacement of the erstwhile Councillor Sharon
Hoosen on the Executive Committee, in line with the eThekwini Municipal
Council’s proportional representation.
7. APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
RESOLVED:
The following Councillors and Amakhosi be granted leave of absence as indicated
hereunder:-
COUNCILLORS
Councillor S Bhanprakash : 2018-09-19 to 29 (Overseas Trip)
Councillor VP Caluza : 2018-08-30 to 31 (Indisposed)
Councillor AN Dlamini : Request to leave at 12:30
Councillor S Dlamini : 2018-08-30 to 09-01 (Indisposed)
Councillor ZRT Gumede : 2018-08-30 (Mayoral Duties)
Councillor NI Madlala : Request to leave at 13:15 (Municipal Business)
Councillor BA Mkhize : 2018-08-29 to 30 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor LC Mnguni : 2018-08-29 to 09-01 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor TM Mthethwa : 2018-08-29 to 30 (Indisposed)
Councillor TT Mthiyane : Request to leave at 14:00
Councillor AB Mvubu : 2018-08-31 to 31 (Indisposed)
Councillor J Naidoo : 2018-08-30 (Indisposed)
Councillor S Ngema : 2018-08-30 (Indisposed)
Councillor BS Ngiba : 2018-08-29 to 09-01 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor M Nojiyeza : 2018-08-30 (Indisposed)
Councillor B Ntshangase : 2018-08-29 to 31 (Indisposed)
Councillor MS Nyawose : 2018-08-30 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor F Peer : 2018-08-29 to 31 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor P Pillay : Request to leave at 14:00
Councillor A Shaheed : Request to leave at 13:30
Councillor BP Shozi : 2018-08-29 to 09-01 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor M Sibisi : Request to leave at 14:00
Councillor PN Sikhosana : 2018-08-29 to 30 (Indisposed)
Councillor AD Snyman : Request to leave at 13:30
Councillor C Xesibe : 2018-08-30 (Indisposed)
Councillor MBR Zuma : 2018-07-05 to 10-31 (Indisposed)
AMAKHOSI
Inkosi PP Luthuli : 2018-08-30 (Personal Commitments)
Inkosi DZ Mkhize : 2018-08-30 (Personal Commitments)
Inkosi KT Mkhize : 2018-08-30 (Provincial Meeting)
Inkosi S Mlaba : 2018-08-30 (Provincial Meeting)
Inkosi EB Shozi : 2018-08-30 (Personal Commitments)
(NOTE: It is recorded that whilst Councillors VP Caluza and B Ntshangase had
submitted applications for leave, they were present at the meeting).
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8. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES: Meeting held on 2018-07-31
During confirmation of the abovementioned Minutes, Councillor WJD Burne
referred the Council to the item relative to Confirmation of Minutes as contained on
Page 1376 wherein the Minutes of 2018-06-28 was confirmed. He made the point
that it was imperative to reflect in the Minutes, the names of the Councillors who
had, at the request of the Speaker, recused themselves from the Council meeting on
2018-06-28, in respect of the item relative to a “Request for Additional Funding for
Public Transport Service Improvement Incentive Program.”
In that regard he referred to the Minutes of 2018-07-31 and requested the following
amendment thereto:
- that the sentence, “On page 1359, at the end of the second paragraph in bold
print, by the inclusion of the names of the Councillors who obliged to the
request of the Speaker to recuse themselves from the meeting.” be deleted, and
- be replaced with, “The following Councillors obliged to the request of the
Speaker to recuse themselves from the meeting.” (names of Councillors to be
added)
In that regard the Speaker advised that such Minutes would need verification by
listening to its recording. However, since majority of the Councillors were in support
of the Minutes of 2018-07-31 as being a true reflection of the proceedings, the matter
was put to the vote. With 187 Councillors present 132 Councillors (ANC – 107,
IFP – 9, EFF – 5, IND – 3, AIC – 2, ACDP – 1, MF – 1, TA – 1, MOSA – 1,
APC - 1 and AL JAMA-AH – 1) voted in favour and 55 DA Councillors voted
against. There were no abstentions recorded.
Thereafter, it was by the majority vote
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting of the eThekwini Municipal Council held on
2018-07-31, as circulated and taken as read, be and they are hereby confirmed.
9. QUESTIONS IN TERMS OF SECTION 27 OF THE RULES OF ORDER
The following Questions in terms of Section 27 of the Rules of Order were
submitted:-
9.1 Questions submitted by Councillor TM Mthethwa : Acquisition of Portion 278
(of 275) of the Farm Uitkoms (17/2/1/1/2):
In 2017 Council adopted a recommendation to acquire portion 278 (of 275) of the
farm Uitkomst and Doornug number 852.
Considering the above, I ask the following question:
1. Has the council resolution been implemented?
2. What is the status of productivity of this property?
3. What is the economic benefit of the acquisition to the local
economic entities?
4. How many job opportunities were created as a result of this acquisition?
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The following respective responses were provided:
1. The farm acquired through the real Estate Unit was registered under the
Municipality on 20 December 2017. Official site handover to the Municipality
took effect from 15 January 2018.
2. The Municipality had procured security and the yard areas that were being
maintained through the Parks and Recreation Unit. The assessment of the
infrastructure is currently underway. A comprehensive business plan for the
development of an Indigenous Free Range Chicken business was completed in
February 2018. Negotiations underway to subcontract out-grower contracts.
3. This is still being finalised and will be reported to the Economic Development
and Planning Committee when completed.
4. It is anticipated that this project will create in excess of 250 direct jobs which
will include a number of workers that were retrenched by Rainbow Chicken.
9.2 Questions submitted by Councillor HP Shozi : Illegal Car Wash Business in the City
(7/6/1/5 & 21/12/2/1/R):
From the 1st of July 2018 the water tariffs was officially increased by 15% which
made life of the poor citizens of eThekwini even more difficult.
1. How many illegal car wash businesses across the city?
2. What has been done about those illegal car wash businesses?
3. What are the city’s plans to legalize them?
The following respective responses were provided:
1. 124.
2. Compliance workshops had been conducted throughout the eThekwini
Municipal area to familiarise owners of these businesses aware to the rules and
regulations, Town Planning Schemes, business licences, etc. The database of
all illegal car wash businesses was compiled and forwarded to the eThekwini
Water Department to effect water disconnections on these businesses and law
enforcement agencies to issue fines to owners for breaking the law, coupled
with frequent operational and routine inspections in order to close down all
non-compliant car wash businesses operated on Council land.
3. Car wash business owners are encouraged to follow proper processes in terms
of Land Use Management and ensure that the identified site is correctly zoned,
or alternatively apply for special consent, thereby submitting plans for approval
depicting grease traps, etc. before entering into the lease or purchase of land for
car wash businesses. Lastly we have allowed waterless car wash services which
were piloted along the coast and currently we have permitted twelve waterless
car wash businesses in the Durban Beachfront area, where they only use
chemicals and no water.
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9.3 Questions submitted by Councillor NL Graham : The Natal Command Site
(17/2/1/2/3):
The Natal Command site was sold to Anant Singh in 2003, with the aim of having
‘Durban Film City’ operational by the middle of 2018. To date, no construction has
taken place but the project remains on the list of Catalytic Projects. Against this
background, I pose the following questions:
1. Is Mr Singh the current lawful owner of the Natal Command site?
2. What are the current obstacles to construction getting underway?
3. Does the city still consider this a Catalytic Project, considering that it is
stagnant?
4. When is it likely that work will begin on this site?
5. When is it envisaged that the Durban Film City will be complete and
operation?
The following respective responses were provided:
1. No. Although there is a sale agreement in place between the Municipality and
Mr Singh’s company (Rinaldo Investments), the transfer cannot as yet be
effected as portions of the property are still in the ownership of the
RSA Government.
2. As mentioned, until the land can be transferred across to the Municipality, the
developers (Rinaldo) will not be able to submit the relevant legislative
applications that are required in order to commence construction. (eg. rezoning,
building applications, etc.)
3. Yes, given the anticipated socio-economic benefits of the proposed
development to the City, all efforts are being made to help facilitate the
unblocking of the issues currently stalling development.
4. Unfortunately due to the challenges that are being experienced in terms of
getting transfer of the land by the relevant National departments, it is difficult
to project when this will be resolved. Once the land transfer has been finalised,
however, it is envisaged that construction could commence within six months,
once the necessary approvals have been obtained.
5. It is the intention of the Developer to roll out the full development in phases on
a precinct by precinct basis. It is envisaged that the first phase could be
complete and operational within two years of the start of construction on site.
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9.4 Questions submitted by Councillor LM Meyer : Orange Bags Recycling Programme
(24/3):
The city’s orange bag recycling program has been marred with controversy and
failures for many months now. Still many residents are complaining that they are still
not picked up.
In light of the above I request that the following questions be answered:
1. Which contractor\s have been awarded the orange bag recycling contract?
2. Is the program now once again fully operational?
3. Are orange bags being delivered to residents’ homes?
4. If not why, and where can residents get the bags?
5. Are townships and RDP homes also being serviced by the Orange Bag
Recycling program?
6. Are Informal Settlements being services by the Orange Bag Recycling
program?
7. If not why not, and are there plans to extend the program to Informal
Settlements?
8. What steps are the city taking regarding the damming report into
irregularities and corruption regarding the Orange Bag Recycling
program?
The following respective responses were provided:
1. The Unit is currently working on a 6 month tender to address the backlog.
This tender would be concluded in 2 weeks and deliver of orange bags was
expected during the month of October 2018.
2. The programme has not stopped. The Unit will continue with the programme
and encourage all residents to continue with recycling efforts.
3. The delivery of orange bags have presently ceased but will resume
in October 2018.
4. Problems have been experienced with the current bag manufacturer and as a
result the contract had been terminated.
5. Townships are part of the Unit’s recycling programme.
6. Currently informal settlements were not part of the programme. However it
must be noted that the Unit was working on a new recycling model and going
forward informal settlements may be included.
7. As above.
8. The orange bag irregularities have been referred to SAPS and the Financial
Misconduct Committee for investigation.
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9.5 Questions submitted by Councillor J Annipen : Sale of a Play Lot (Erf 543 Grove
End) Phoenix (17/2/1/2/3):
The Community of Lancegrove/Cillagrove in Phoenix has made several requests to
City officials for Information regarding the sale of a play lot (ERF 543 Grove End).
This has been ongoing for about 6 months. Petitions have also been lodged with the
City Manager’s office, the office of the Chairpersons of Community Services and
Humans Settlements respectively. To date there has not been any response
from the same.
It is in light of the above that I pose the following questions:
1. Has the Play lot, ERF 543 of Groove-End, been sold to a private
developer? If so when was it?
2. Who is the developer?
3. Were the residents of Cillagrove/ Lancegrove consulted about the sale?
If so, by whom and when?
4. Did the respective department(s) note any objects from the community
during the process of sale?
5. When are developments expected to begin on the site?
6. Who are the Officials/ Councillors cited on the authority proceed
with sale?
7. Has the site been rezone? If so when?
8. Who were the Officials/ Councillor(s) involved in the Public Consultation
Processes?
The above-mentioned questions by Councillor J Annipen were DEFERRED to
the next meeting of the Council.
9.6 Questions submitted by Councillor DR Nowbuth : Dwellers in Isipingo Transit
Settlement in Hargovan Road (22/6/4/2):
The dwellers in the Isipingo Transit settlement in Hargovan Road, Isipingo, have on
a number of occasions staged protest actions over the unhealthy living conditions in
the Settlement and over the slow pace of housing delivery.
In the light of the above, I pose the following questions:
1. How many households are currently living in the Settlement?
2. How long would it take to allocate all households with proper housing?
3. How many families have thus far been allocated houses?
3.1 How many from January 2018 to date?
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4. Are there any setbacks in the roll-out of housing for the families?
4.1 If yes, what are these?
The following respective responses were provided:
1. There are 439 households currently residing at the transit facility.
2. Three projects have been identified to house the household of Isipingo Transit
camp facility and these are as follows:
KANKU HOUSING PROJECT
The Kanku Road Housing Project is situated within the Isipingo Hills area,
approximately 500m away from the existing Transit camp facility.
The development aims to provide formalised housing to families from the
Transit camp facility as well those within the local ward 90. Kanku Road
Housing Project is currently at the detailed planning stage. The project is
envisaged to be in construction in 2019/2020 Financial year. Environmental
studies have been submitted to the DEDTEA and reference number received
(13 April 2018) the application is out for public comments thereafter final
documentation can be submitted for a decision. SPLUMA application can only
be submitted once the Environmental Assessment is granted. The SPLUMA
approval process is anticipated to take 120 working days from date of
submission. Qualifying beneficiaries from the Transit Camp will be allocated
housing units within the Kanku Road development as and when they become
available.
CRAIGIEBURN HOUSING PROJECT
The project was screened and comments received. The project was then
presented at BSC and approved. Appointments for the professional team will
be finalised by the end of 2018. Planning studies for SPLUMA approval is to
be conducted. The project is envisaged to be in construction in 2020/2021
Financial Year.
UMKOMANZI DRIFT HOUSING PROJECT
The project was pre-screened and comments received. The project was
presented at BSC and has been approved. Appointments for the professional
team will be finalised by end of 2018. Planning studies for SPLUMA approval
will be conducted. The project is envisaged to be in construction in 2020/2021
Financial Year.
3. Currently 309 families have been allocated in various housing projects around
the City.
4. No.
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9.7 Questions submitted by Councillor M Johnson : Travel and Subsistence Allowance
Policy (4/5/1/8/9):
The International Governance Policy Documents are guidelines on how the
municipality engages with international, national, provincial and local role players to
ensure mutual benefits. The policy is also guided by various legislations with
includes also the Travel and Subsistence Allowance Policy.
In view of the above, I pose the following questions:
1. How many international trips were undertaken by officials and from
which departments?
1.1 Has any official undertook more than the prescribed number of trips as
per the Travel and Subsistence Allowance Policy?
2. How many international trips were taken by Councillors?
3. How many local trips were undertaken by both Councillors and Officials?
4 How much does these trips cost the Council for the 2016/2017 and
2017/2018 financial years?
5. Where are these visits beneficial to the city?
The following respective responses were provided:
Item No. Travel Details Year 2017/2018 2016/2017
1. International Trips by Officials 403 352
2. International Trips by Councillors 30 27
3. Domestic/Local Trips by Councillors & Officials 2292 2150
Undertaken by Councillors 108 67
Officials 2 192 2 083
Estimated Total cost to Council for trips
undertaken by both Councillor’s and Officials
R23,000,000.00 R22,000,000.00
Various departments will have detailed information about the value of the visits/trips.
Trips that were undertaken were in line with the provisions of the policy and were
beneficial to Council.
_____________
(In the absence of Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor ZRT Gumede and the
Deputy Mayor, Councillor F Peer, Councillor SA Kaunda, Member of
Executive Committee presented the First Report of the Executive Committee).
__________
(At this stage Councillor AD Snyman declared an interest in respect of Item 5
on Page 15 of the Second Supplementary Agenda, relative to International
Benchmark Study Tour to South America by ETA and Minibus Taxi &
Bus Operators Representatives).
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FIRST REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Meeting held 2018-08-14)
PRESENT : Executive Committee Members ZRT Gumede (Mayor and Chairperson),
F Peer (Deputy Mayor), HU De Boer, BA Fortein, NL Graham, SA Kaunda,
MM Mthembu, and there being one vacancy.
ABSENT : Executive Committee Members ZR Sokhabase (on leave-Municipal Business)
and MS Nkosi (On Leave)
1. REPORT OF THE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD ON 2018-08-07
(Page R1)
1.1 Management, Administration and Support for Zibambele Poverty Alleviation
Programme (25/4/6/1/2) & (4/3/5/3):
(Page 13: Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee - Agenda 2018-08-07)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.1.1 That the role of the service provider tasked with the management of the Zibambele
Poverty Alleviation Programme, which seeks to alleviate poverty and provide people
with the opportunity to re-establish a sense of identity, be noted, it being recorded
that the costs and maintenance thereof would be more than double should the
programme be managed internally.
1.1.2 That the current resource capacity in terms of the outstanding program management
approach, be noted.
1.1.3 That a detailed feasibility study to institutionalize the capacity currently outsourced
within the City, be initiated by the Human Settlements Department, so as to enable:
1.1.3.1 A progressive reduction of wage disparities within existing categories internally in
future; and
1.1.3.2 Adequate options for the Council to efficiently implement the program.
1.1.4 That the Deputy City Manager : Human Settlements, Engineering and Transport
Authority be tasked to provide quarterly progress reports to the Human Settlements
and Infrastructure Committee on 3.1 and 3.2 above and quarterly service delivery
outcomes be tabled for information.
Breakdown costs of managing the programme internally:
ITEM DESCRIPTION COST
1. Programme Manager (1)1/3TK16 R27 333.33
2. Assistant Programme Manager (!)TK14 R59 300.50
3. Payment of Technical Staff 4 Technologies (TK14) and 10
Technicians (TK12)
R237 202+R499 166.00 =
R728 862.00 pm
4. Payment of Administrative Staff 1 Admin Clerk and 4 Principal
Clerks (one for each region)
R53 909.6+R27 905.05=
R81 814.73
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ITEM DESCRIPTION COST
5. Payment of beneficiaries 1 Accountant R49 166.00
6. Management System 1 IT Systems Administrator
TK10
R35 905.05
7. Programme Management System Licensing and maintenance of
management system
R30 000.00
8. Vehicles 10 LDV’s for Technicians and
Fuel
R5000 X10=R50 000.00+R25000
=R75 000.00
9. Electronic Devices 14 Cellphones/hand held R700.00X14=R9800
10. Geographic Information System 1 GIS Officer 1/3 TK 10 R11 967.00
11. Office Accommodation Rental of Office building, water
and electricity
R30 000.00
12. Health and Safety 1 Health and Safety officer
TK6
R23 638.28
13. Beneficiary payment EFT Bank charges R86 800.00
TOTAL R1 249 586.89
Setting up costs:
ITEM DESCRIPTION COST
1. Telephones R9500.00
2. Set up office space Furniture R100 00.00
3. Cabling R15 000.00
4 Computers 19 Computers (Technologists,
Technicians, Administration,
Staff, Finance)
R10 000.00X19=R190 000.00
5. Develop Pay slips R18 000.00
R332 500.00
ADOPTED.
1.2 Management, Administration and Support for Sihlanzimvelo Stream Cleaning
Programme:
(Page 20: Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee - Agenda 2018-08-07)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.2.1 That the role of the service provider tasked with the management of the
Sihlanzimvelo Stream Cleaning Programme, which aims to ensure that streams in the
Inanda, Ntinzuma, Kwamashu and Umlazi areas are brought to and maintained at an
appropriate standard and provide work opportunities for local operatives, be noted,
it being recorded that the cost and maintenance thereof would be more than double
should the programme be managed internally.
1.2.2 That the process to analyse the implementation approach of the programme and
current rollout methodologies be reviewed by the Deputy City Manager: Human
Settlements, Engineering and Transport and presented to the Human Settlements and
Infrastructure Committee for consideration.
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Breakdown costs of managing the programme internally:
ITEM DESCRIPTION COST
1. Programme Manager (1)1/3TK16 R27 333.33
2. Assistant Programme Manager (!)Technologist TK14 R59 300.50
3. Payment of Technical Staff 2 Technologies (TK11) and
7 Clerks of Works (TK06)
R54 903.44+R94341.94
4. Payment of Cooperatives 1 Admin Clerk R16 293.10
5. Payment of beneficiaries 1 Accountant 1/4 TK 14 R10 803.18
6. Management System 1 IT Systems Administrator 1/3
TK10
R7 751.40
7. Programme Management System Licensing and maintenance of
management system
R10 000.00
8. Vehicles 9 LDV’s for Technicians and
Fuel
R5000 X 9 = R45 000.00+
R25000=R70 000.00
9. Electronic Devices 14 Cellphones/hand held R700.00X9=R6300
10. Geographic Information System 1 GIS Officer 1/3 TK 10 R7 751.00
11. Office Accommodation Rental of Office building, water
and electricity
R15 000.00
12. Health and Safety 1 Health and Safety officer
TK6
R23 638.28
Total R403 416.51
Setting up costs:
ITEM DESCRIPTION COST
1. Telephones R9000.00
2. Set up office space Furniture R90 00.00
3. Cabling R10 000.00
4 Computers 19 Computers (Technologists, Technicians,
Administration, Staff, Finance)
R10 000.00X15=
R150 000.00
R259 000.00
ADOPTED.
1.3 Proposed DSW Shongweni Landfill: Request for Intervention:
(Page 25: Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee - Agenda 2018-08-07)
At the Executive Committee meeting clarity was provided that an update on the
status of the Shongweni Landfill had been provided at Support Committee level with
a request for political intervention by Her Worship the Mayor and Honourable
MEC of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.
Members of the Democratic Alliance abstained on the basis that an inspection in loco
should be undertaken of the site taking into account what had transpired at other
landfill sites.
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With majority of the Executive Committee members in support,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.3.1 That the Honourable Mayor, Councillor ZRT Gumede and the City Manager be
tasked by Council to request the intervention of the MEC : Economic Development,
Tourism and Environmental Affairs (edTEA) for the immediate clearance and
issuance of the Appeal decisions to enable the Cleansing & Solid Waste Unit
DSW to secure the proposed Shongweni General Regional Landfill Site.
1.3.2 That the existing professional services contract for the Shongweni Landfill:
PSC2015-010 contract period, be approved to commence alignment to the date of
appeal clearance and be noted by the Bid Adjudication Committee.
1.3.3 That a special City Community Participation Task Team be set up for ongoing
community support in lieu of the existing precedent experienced in the west it being
recorded that the Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit had been tasked to develop a
landfill accordingly to international standards, best practices and intend to improve
the facility towards integrated waste management solutions.
1.3.4 That the relaxation of Water Use License Applications be requested from the
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and
Environmental Affairs (edTEA) to enable the Unit to commence with design,
construction and retrospective authority be motivated by the City’s Environment
Planning and Climate Protection Unit.
Whilst the need for another landfill site was expressed, some Councillors were
not in support of the above-mentioned recommendations of the Executive
Committee contending, inter-alia, that a landfill site in the location in question
would have long term health and environmental effects. With the majority of
Councillors indicating that a landfill site was required in the west of the City the
matter was put to the vote.
With 181 Councillors present 124 Councillors (ANC – 105, IFP – 7, EFF – 5,
IND – 3, AIC – 2, APC – 1 and AL JAMA-AH – 1) voted in favour and
55 DA Councillors voted against. 2 Councillors (ACDP – 1 and MF – 1)
abstained from voting.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee was, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
1.4 Request for Authority for Land Acquisitions and Signing of a Memorandum of
Agreement for North Park Sewer Reticulation Project (Ward 63) (17/1/1/2) &
(23/2/1/3/5/1)
(Page 79 : Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee - Agenda 2018-08-07)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.4.1 That the Acting Head: Real Estate be authorised to acquire any pipeline servitude as
well as any other necessary servitudes, wayleaves, encroachment and land by
negotiation and/or expropriation as considered necessary to accommodate the
North Park Sewer Reticulation Project.
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1.4.2 That the Deputy City Manager : Trading Services be authorised to sign a
Memorandum of Agreement between Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Wildlife and
eThekwini Municipality to give effect to the North Park Sewer Reticulation Project
in Ward 63.
1.4.3 That subject to the approval of .1 and .2 above, it be noted that the approval of the
Bid Adjudication Committee will be sought to deviate from the normal Supply Chain
Management Regulations for the Acting Head: Real Estate to negotiate directly with
the property owner for the acquisition of the affected property, using
Section 36 (1)(a)(ii) of the Supply Management Regulations.
1.4.4 That in the event of negotiations being unsuccessful, the Acting Head: Real Estate be
authorised to expropriate the affected property.
1.4.5 That in the event of negotiations being successful, the City Manager be tasked to
record reasons for the deviations and report at the next meeting of the
eThekwini Municipal Council and include the reasons as a note to the Annual
Financial Statements in terms of Section 36(2) of the Municipal Supply Chain
Management Regulation.
Vote No.: Y7083 FC No.365/C70
ADOPTED.
1.5 Request to Utilise War-On-Leaks Programme to Facilitate Youth Skills Development
(23/1/6):
(Page 83: Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee - Agenda 2018-08-07)
With the Democratic Alliance requesting that a presentation be made to the
Executive Committee on water leaks and its programme to curb such leaks,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.5.1 That Council notes and supports the involvement of the Water and Sanitation Unit in
the National Department of Water and Sanitations “War-on-Leaks” Programme that
aims to repair leaks within Low Cost Housing Projects and former R293 Townships
to assist indigent homeowners in reducing their water consumption and wastage.
1.5.2 That subject to the adoption of .1 above, the Deputy City Manager: Trading Services
be tasked to incur expenditure in the amount of approximately R47 500 000
(Forty Seven Million and Five Hundred Thousand Rand) over the next 5 year period
as the City’s contribution to the program.
Approved FC Number : 364/02
Required Budget : R47 500 000 (or R9 500 000 per financial year)
Vote Number : 60510.11560.11500.92827.0010
REFERENCE BACK
In terms of Rule of Order Bylaw 20(1)(c), Councillor MM Mthembu, seconded
by Councillor BA Fortein, moved as a procedural motion that the above
recommendations of the Executive Committee be referred back to the Human
Settlements and Infrastructure Committee in order to obtain clarities on the
recruitment of the list of Plumbers.
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CARRIED
The above-mentioned motion to Refer Back was unanimously CARRIED.
Thereafter, it was
RESOLVED:
That the recommendations in respect of the item entitled Request to Utilise
War-on-Leaks Programme to Facilitate Youth Skills Development be
REFERRED BACK to the Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee
to enable clarities to be obtained on the list of Plumbers.
1.6 Expropriation of Road Servitude for Development Purposes: Ntshongweni Road
Upgrade (REF: 17/2/1/1/106GMN) (17/2/1/1/4):
(Page 192: Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee - Agenda 2018-08-07)
An in-loco inspection of the land in question was undertaken by the
Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee to determine the suitability of the
land in question.
Accordingly,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.6.1 That in order to access land required for Ntshongweni Road upgrade, authority be
granted to the Acting Head : Real Estate to make offers and payments of the
Municipality’s assessed compensation as reflected below, to the respective owners or
to the Master of the High Court where applicable, in terms of section 11 (1) of the
Expropriation Act No.63 of 1975, plus VAT (Value Added Tax) and interest if
applicable (calculated in terms of Section 12 of the Expropriation Act).
Property
Description
Property Owners Approx.
Extent
Market
Valuation
Solatium
Total
Compensation
Proposed Road Servitude over the
Remainder of Portion 6 of the farm
Lot O No.7528.
L Mcoyi
(ID No. None)
1 806 m2 R12 600 R1 260 R13 860
Proposed Road Servitude over Portion
38 (of 6) of the farm Lot O No.7528
M Miya
(ID No.060000)
343 m2 R2 400 R240 R2 640
Proposed Road Servitude over Portion
41 (of 5) of the farm Lot O No.7528
S S Makhathini
(ID NO.1-1492994-1)
1 201 m2 R8 400 R840 R9 240
Proposed Road Servitude over Portion
40 (of 4) of the farm Lot O No.7528
T Mnguni
(ID NO 161008)
1 501 m2 R10 500 R1 050 R11 550
Proposed Road Servitude over Portion
31 (of 1) of the farm Lot O No.7528
H Sishi
(ID No. None)
2 098 m2 R14 700 R1 470 R16 170
1.6.2 That subject to the adoption of .1 above, authority be granted to the Acting Head:
Real Estate to conclude the relevant compensation agreements and all necessary
documents to effect registration in favor of the eThekwini Municipality.
Project No. : P10885 Amount: R53 460.00
Vote No. : 49500.45110.12120.0000.P10885.W018
FC No.: 49/C025 (Provided 2017/2018)
ADOPTED.
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2. JOINT HOSTING OF THE UNITED CITY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CONGRESS (UCLG) IN 2019: WORK PLAN AND PROGRESS REPORT
(14/2/1/1/1)
(Page 27)
The Executive Committee was advised that the annual Executive Bureau meeting
had been convened in Strasbourg, France, in May 2018 whereat the lead up to the
hosting of the 2019 UCLG Congress had been discussed. All Municipal stakeholders
thereat requested to familiarize themselves with the roles and responsibilities of the
host City. Accordingly it was proposed that the Strategy Office hosts two
familiarization officials workshops, namely; for the Executive Committee and for the
senior administration who would be involved in the organization of the Congress.
Noteworthy is that the outcome of the two workshops would assist in the
development of the Congress thematic areas and programme that would commence
in December 2018.
In the circumstances and based on the information provided thereon by the
Chief Strategy Officer, in his report dated 2018-06-29,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
2.1 That the signing of the United City and Local Government Congress Agreement as
delegated to the Chief Strategy Officer and signed by the Chief Strategy Officer
together with the outcome of the Executive Bureau meeting held in Strasbourg
France in May 2018 be noted.
2.3 That the hosting of two workshops by the Chief Strategy Officer to familiarize the
Political and Administrative representatives of their respective roles and
responsibilities in respect of the UCLG in 2019, be approved.
ADOPTED.
3. INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK
(4/6/P)
(Page 52)
In noting that the Individual Performance Management Policy Framework had been
submitted to the relevant Support Committees in the first instance,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the Individual Performance Management Policy Framework for Sections 54A
and 56 Employees and Senior Management on the Executive Payroll of eThekwini
Municipality, as attached to the report of the City Manager dated 2018-07-18,
be approved.
ADOPTED.
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4. ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING FRAMEWORK (4/6/1)
(Page 110)
Due cognisance is taken that the Organisational Performance Monitoring Framework
is a performance monitoring tool to monitor the performance of eThekwini
Municipality on a quarterly and annual basis.
Accordingly,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the Organizational Performance Management Policy Framework developed for
utilization as an effective performance management tool to monitor the performance
of eThekwini Municipality and its Entities, as attached to the report of the
City Manager dated 2018-07-18, be approved.
ADOPTED.
5. PROMOTION OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT: FEES FOR ACCESSING
MUNICIPAL RECORDS (1/1/3/1/31)
(Page 170)
Given that the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) gives effect to the
Constitutional right to access to information, as provided for under Section 32 of the
Constitution,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
5.1 That the following prescribed fees payable by requesters of access to Municipal
records as determined by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development in
the Government Gazette, Notice No. 23119 dated 15th February 2002, be noted.
5.1.1 That the fee for a copy of the manual; R0.60 for every photocopy of an A4 size page
or part thereof, be noted.
5.1.2 That the fees for reproduction referred to in Section 15(3) of the Act would
be as follows:
R
a. For every photocopy of an A4 size page or part thereof 0.60
b. For every printed copy of an A4 size page or part thereof held on a
computer or in electronic or machine readable form
0.40
c. For a copy in a computer readable form on:
i. stiffy disc 5.00
ii. compact disc 40.00
d. Visual Images
i. For a transcription of visual images for an A4 size page of part
thereof
22.00
ii. For a copy of visual images 60.00
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R
e. Audio Record
i. For a transcription of an audio record for an A4 size page of part
thereof
12.00
ii. For a copy of an audio record 17.00
5.1.3 That the request fee payable by every requester, other than a personal requester
referred to in Section 22(1) of the Act would be R35.00.
5.1.4 That the access fees payable by the requester referred to in Section 22(7) of the Act,
unless exempted under Section 22(8) of the Act would be as follows:
R
a. For every photocopy of an A4 size page or part thereof 0.60
b. For every printed copy of an A4 size page or part thereof held on a
computer or in electronic or machine readable form
0.40
c. For a copy in a computer readable form on:
i. stiffy disc 5.00
ii. compact disc 40.00
d. Visual Images
i. For a transcription of visual images for an A4 size page of part
thereof
22.00
ii. For a copy of visual images 60.00
e. Audio Record
i. For a transcription of an audio record for an A4 size page of part
thereof
12.00
ii. For a copy of an audio record 17.00
f. To search for and prepare the record for disclosure, R15.00 for every hour or part of
an hour, excluding the first hour, reasonably required for such search and
preparation.
ADOPTED.
6. RECOVERY OF DEBT FROM PARASTATALS (7/6/3/1)
(Page 177)
The Municipality is required by law to report on government debt and amounts owed
by parastatals to Provincial and National Treasury through a Section 71 Report.
A breakdown of the debt owed was submitted with progress thereto being
highlighted and clarification of the legality in some instances being awaited.
During consideration some Members expressed concern in respect of amongst other
things, issues related to ongoing debt, dispute resolution in terms of Provincial and
National debts, the need for diversity on the manner in which outstanding debts are
dealt with special emphasis on disconnections relative to residential properties.
A further contention was the lack of a way forward in terms of actual recovery of the
debt by the Head: Real Estate.
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Notwithstanding that the report entailed background to the debt, clarity was provided
in respect of the following:
● Department of Human Settlements – exemption of properties from rates due
to non-signing of the agreements. A report authorising the exemption of
those properties will be submitted in due course.
● Transnet - rates had been reduced substantially and the dispute is in terms of
valuation as their lease arrangements are reviewed periodically and
furthermore their property has not been subdivided in terms of the
Deeds Office.
● Prasa – have resolved some of the disputes however there have been
objections raised with classification to determine between commercial
activity and commuter related issues, hence it is complex.
● Ingonyama Trust - due to an unsuccessful intergovernmental dispute
resolution process a report has been prepared to recommend a legal process
to fast track the issue.
On that basis,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the debt recovery report as per the table below in relation to the amounts owed
by Parastatals and Government Departments as requested and submitted to the
Municipal Public Accounts Committee, be noted.
ARREARS CURRENT TOTAL
Department of Human Settlements 21 699 670.21 2 615 455.26 24 315 125.47
National Ports Authority 14 421 389.54 (303 109.37) 14 118 280.17
Transnet Freight Rail 4 472 256.28 8 437 425.71 12 909 681.99
Prasa 30 053 982.25 3 929 414.94 33 983 397.19
Ingonyama Trust 146 013 895.00 - 146 013 895.00
TOTAL 216 661 193.28 14 679 186.54 231 340 379.82
Some Councillors expressed concern that the debt owed by Parastatals was
spiralling out of control. Further, concern was also expressed in respect of issues
related to ongoing debt, dispute resolution in terms of Provincial and National
debts, the need for diversity on the manner in which outstanding debts were
being dealt with, with special emphasis on disconnections relative to residential
properties.
However, the majority of the Councillors made the point that the breakdown of
the debt owed was submitted with progress thereto being highlighted and
clarification of the legality in some instances being awaited.
In view of no consensus being reached with regard to the above-mentioned
recommendation of the Executive Committee the matter was put to the vote.
With 182 Councillors present, 113 Councillors (ANC – 103, EFF – 5, IND – 3,
APC -1 and AL JAMA-AH – 1) and 69 Councillors (DA – 54, IFP – 9, AIC – 2,
ACDP – 1, MF – 1, DLC – 1 and MOSA – 1). There were no abstentions
recorded.
The above recommendation of the Executive Committee was, by the
majority vote, NOTED.
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7. REQUEST TO AUTHORISE CITY’S STRATEGIC TOURISM PARTNERSHIP
WITH BIO AFRICA CONVENTION 2018 TO BE HELD FROM
27-29 AUGUST 2018 (20/1/4/1)
(Page 181)
In considering the abovementioned matter, Members of the Democratic Alliance
abstained on the basis of issues relative to the amount being utilised to host the
Convention, benefits, if any, to the City and the last minute request for such funding.
A further contention was whether the hosting of the Convention would benefit
entrepreneurs in the townships.
With majority of the Members being in agreement, given the opportunity to position
the City of eThekwini as a destination of choice in the Continent,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
7.1 That authority be granted for the strategic business event partnership of
R2 600 000.00 (Two Million Six Hundred Thousand Rand) including VAT for the
Bio Africa Convention 2018 to be held from 28 to 29 August 2018 at the
Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.
7.2 That authority be granted for the Deputy City Manager: Economic Development and
Planning to negotiate and finalize the appropriate partnership mileage for the
destination promotion leveraging, commensurate to the financial investments with
the organizers of the Bio Africa Convention 2018 in monitoring that the City yields
the valuable tourism and local economic development benefits.
7.3 That authority be granted to the City Manager to contract with the organizers of the
Bio Africa Convention as outlined in the report of the City Manager dated
2018-07-31 and in compliance with the Municipal Finance
Management Act of 2003.
As some Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned
recommendations of the Executive Committee on the contention that the City
needed to be mindful of spending a huge amount of money to host the
convention with no benefits being derived. However, whilst the majority of the
Councillors were in agreement with the above-mentioned recommendations in
view of the opportunity for the City of eThekwini to position itself as a
destination of choice in the Continent, the matter was put to the vote.
With 180 Councillors present, 122 Councillors (ANC – 104, IFP – 7, EFF – 5,
IND – 3, AIC – 1, MOSA – 1 and APC – 1) voted in favour and
54 DA Councillors voted against. 4 Councillors (ACDP – 1, MF – 1, DLC – 1
and AL JAMA-AH – 1) abstained from voting.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the majority
vote, ADOPTED.
__________
(Councillor SA Kaunda presented the Second Report of the
Executive Committee).
__________
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SECOND REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Meeting held 2018-08-28)
PRESENT : Executive Committee Members ZRT Gumede (Mayor and Chairperson),
F Peer (Deputy Mayor), HU De Boer, BA Fortein, NL Graham, SA Kaunda,
MM Mthembu, MS Nkosi, ZR Sokhabase and there being one vacancy.
__________
1. REPORT OF GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE:
MEETING HELD ON 2018-08-15
(Page R1)
1.1 Opening of Human Resources Computer Laboratory Centres at Umnini Thusong and
Hambanathi) (4/3/1):
(Page 9: Governance and Human Resources Committee - Agenda 2018-08-15)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.1.1 That authority be granted to the Head: Human Resources to incur expenditure
in the amount of R60 000.00 (Sixty Thousand Rand) to be split equally between
Umnini Thusong and Hambanathi Centres for the opening of Human Resources
Computer Laboratories aimed at promoting online job application and empowering
users on the usage and functionality of web recruitment.
1.1.2 That subject to the adoption of .1 above, authority be granted to the Head: Human
Resources to ensure that local communities are given an opportunity to supply
the Municipality with promotional items to be required for this project.
1.1.3 That it be noted that funds for this project have been provided for in the 2017/2018
financial year budget.
Vote No.: 33163.44630.12120.0000.10035.0010
FC No.: 2018/14/41
ADOPTED.
1.2 Establishment of Invest Durban Unit (4/1/1/2/1):
(Page 96: Governance and Human Resources Committee - Agenda 2018-08-15)
The Executive Committee looked into similarities and/or differences between
the Unit established to focus on the City’s catalytic projects and the Invest Durban
Unit. The two Units were reported to be pursuing different objectives with one
focusing on strategic projects and the other solely responsible for investment
promotion within the City. A workshop is to be held to gain a better understanding
of the core functions of these Units. Meanwhile the view that specific targets be set
to clearly monitor the deliverables of Invest Durban Unit was supported.
The attention of the Committee was drawn to the process of gathering statistical
information to measure the initiatives of the City in an authentic manner.
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Thereafter,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.2.1 That all funded posts under the Investment and Promotion Department as reflected
on Annexure “A” of the report by the Head: Organisational Development
and Change Management dated 2018-02-22, be transferred to the newly created
Invest Durban Unit and that unfunded vacant positions, be deleted.
1.2.2 That the recommended organisation and establishment as reflected on Annexure “B”
of the report by the Head: Organizational Development and Change Management
dated 2018-01-25, be created.
1.2.3 That authority be granted to the Head: Organizational Development and Change
Management to implement the organisation and establishment of Invest Durban Unit
in phases over a period of one (1) year and that the filling of posts
on the recommended structure be also implemented in phases.
1.2.4 That it be noted that the cost implications for the organisation and establishment
of Invest Durban Unit have been provisionally calculated using the median of the
salary scales of the envisaged T.A.S.K. Grade of the posts, subject to the grading
process by the Compensation Management Branch and that all new and amended
posts will be subjected to the grading process in order to be given the correct
T.A.S.K. Grade.
1.2.5 That it be noted that the implementation of the recommendations of the organisation
and establishment of Invest Durban Unit will require an additional expenditure
of R17 364 876 (Seventeen Million Three Hundred and Sixty Four Thousand Eight
Hundred and Seventy Six Rand).
1.2.6 That authority be granted to the Deputy City Manager: Finance and the Deputy City
Manager: Economic Development and Planning to make budget provision to meet
the Strategy’s calculations according to the 2018/2019 Year 1 recommendations,
through to the 5th year end Strategy Budget.
REFERENCE BACK
In terms of Rule of Order Bylaw 20(1)(c), Councillor M Nair, seconded by
Councillor RD Macpherson, moved as a procedural motion that the above
recommendations of the Executive Committee be referred back to the Economic
Development and Planning Committee to enable the matter to be fully
workshopped and deliberated thereat in the first instance prior to submission
the Executive Committee and Council as not all Political Parties are represented
on the Executive Committee.
NOT CARRIED
As some Councillors were not in support of the reference back, the matter was
put to the vote. With 172 Councillors present, 53 DA Councillors voted in
favour and 119 Councillors (ANC – 97, IFP – 9, EFF – 4, IND – 2, AIC – 2,
ACDP – 1, MF – 1, MOSA – 1, APC - 1 and AL JAMA-AH - 1) voted against.
There were no abstentions recorded.
The above-mentioned motion to refer back was, by the majority vote,
NOT CARRIED.
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Discussion thereafter reverted to the substantive motion and as some
Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned recommendations of
the Executive Committee and with majority of the Councillors being in favour
thereof, the matter was put to the vote.
With 172 Councillors present, 119 Councillors (ANC – 97, IFP – 9, EFF – 4,
IND – 2, AIC – 2, ACDP – 1, MF – 1, MOSA – 1, APC - 1 and
AL JAMA-AH - 1) voted in favour and 53 DA Councillors voted against.
There were no abstentions recorded.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
1.3 Organisation and Establishment of Occupational Health and Safety Unit (2/1/5/1):
(Page 213: Governance and Human Resources Committee - Agenda 2018-08-15)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.3.1 That the organisation and establishment of the Occupational Health and Safety Unit
as reflected on Annexure “A” of the report by the Head: Organizational
Development and Change Management dated 2018-08-02, be deleted.
1.3.2 That the recommended organisation and establishment of the Occupational Health
and Safety Unit as reflected on Annexure “B” of the report by the Head:
Organizational Development and Change Management dated 2018-08-02, be
approved.
1.3.3 That authority be granted to the Head: Organizational Development and Change
Management to implement the recommended organisation and establishment
of the Occupational Health and Safety Unit to be done in phases over for a period
of one (1) year depending on the availability of funds for the filling of posts
on the recommended structure.
1.3.4 That it be noted that the cost implications for the organisation and establishment
of the Occupational Health and Safety Unit have been provisionally calculated using
the median of the salary scales of the envisaged T.A.S.K. Grade of the posts subject
to the grading process by the Compensation Management Branch and that all new
and amended posts will be subjected to the grading process in order to be given
a correct T.A.S.K. Grade.
1.3.5 That it be noted that the implementation of the recommendations of organisation
and establishment of the Occupational Health and Safety Unit will require
an additional expenditure of R6 478 384.00 (Six Million Four Hundred and Seventy
Eight Thousand Three Hundred and Eighty Four Rand).
ADOPTED.
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2. ADDENDUM REPORT FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD ON 2018-08-07
(Page R3)
2.1 Proposed Alienation by Lease: Property Described as Proposed Lease on Erven
959 and 960 Isiphingo (17/2/1/2/5):
(Page 52: Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee - Agenda 2018-08-07)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
2.1.1 That the Municipality declares in terms of Section 34 read with 36 of the Municipal
Asset Transfer Regulations that:-
2.1.1.1 The property described as Proposed Lease on Erven 959 and 960 Isipingo is not
required for providing the minimum level of basic Municipal services; and
2.1.1.2 The property described as Proposed Lease on Erven 959 and 960 Isipingo, in extent
of 981m² as depicted on SJ Plan No.4569/10, be leased out by public tender
in accordance with the provisions of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework
which supports the Radical Economic Transformation Framework and the Supply
Chain Management Policy.
2.1.2 That the amount of R30 000.00 (Thirty Thousand Rand), excluding VAT, be set
as an upset rental based on open market value of the property.
2.1.3 That the property be alienated by lease for a period of fifteen (15) years without
an option to renew.
2.1.4 That in the event of the objections being lodged to the granting of the lease,
the matter be referred for resolution in terms of Section 50 of the Supply Chain
Management Policy headed “Resolution of Dispute, Objections, Complaints
and Queries.”
2.1.5 That in the event of the lease not being concluded within six (06) months from
the date of determination of the value of the site, the Head: Real Estate be authorized
to review the rental in line with the current market value of the property in the event
where there has been a change in the market value.
2.1.6 That subject to the adoption of .1 - .5 above and the approval of the Bid Adjudication
Committee, the Head: Real Estate be authorized to sign all documents necessary
to conclude the agreement.
ADOPTED.
3. REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD
ON 2018-08-20
(Page R5)
3.1 Request for Authority to Support UMkhosi WoMhlanga (Reed Dance),
06 – 07 September 2018, Enyokeni Royal Palace, KwaNongoma (13/R):
(Page L3: Community Services Committee - Agenda 2018-08-20)
Council is requested to provide financial support for Maidens from different areas
of eThekwini qualifying to participate at the Annual UMkhosi WoMhlanga taking
place at eNyokeni Royal Palace, KwaNongoma from 06 to 07 September 2018.
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Authority is requested for twenty (20) female Councillors from the Community
Services Committee to accompany the maidens. The event is key to nation building
and restoration of African pride.
Whilst acknowledging the benefits of participating in the event, reference was also
made to previous shortcomings on logistical arrangements which subjected the City
to negative media publicity. Therefore, a request was made to achieve co-operation
between officials and Councillors in preparation for this event for the City
to maintain a good representation given its Metro status within the Province.
The Community Services Committee was then tasked to monitor logistical
arrangements and provide update to the Executive Committee.
On this basis,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
3.1.1 That the Head: Community Participation and Action Support be granted authority
to incur expenditure in the amount of R1 382 000.00 (One Million Three Hundred
and Eighty Two Thousand Rand) to fund qualifying Maidens of eThekwini
to participate at the Annual Read Dance taking place from 06 to 07 September 2018
at Enyokeni Royal Palace, KwaNongoma.
3.1.2 That any shortfall in funding be met from savings identified within the Community
Participation and Action Support Unit and budget virement be done accordingly.
3.1.3 That procurement of goods and services required for this event in the form
of transport; accommodation; catering; and sleeping mattresses be undertaken
in compliance with the Supply Chain Management Policy.
3.1.4 That a total of twenty (20) female Councillors from the Community Services
Committee be delegated to accompany the Maidens to this event and the cost thereof
be incurred by the Office of the Speaker.
Financial Implications:
Details of
Expenditure
Items Estimated Expenditure
Total Estimated Cost Hire of Transport, Catering Accommodation
and Sleeping foam for maidens.
R1 382 000.00
Vote Numbers:
No. Details
Expenses
Business
Unit
Item Fund Costing Project Region Amount
1 Transport 32303 21805 12120 0000 53500-37 0010 918 000
2. Catering 32303 11400 12120 0000 53500-37 0010 280 000
3 Accommodation 32303 21920 12120 0000 53500-37 0010 184 000
Total (R) 1 382 000
ADOPTED.
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3.2 Request for Project Authority to Acquire Professor Shabalala House in Clermont
through Lease Agreement (35/2/R):
(Page 33 of the Community Services Committee - Agenda 2018-08-20)
In accordance with Plan 6 of the Integrated Development Plan of the eThekwini
Municipality and as per the strategic objective of the Municipality there is a need
to successfully transform the Heritage Landscape of the City. Authority is sought
for Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit in liaison with the Real Estate Unit
to commence negotiations/consultations with Professor Shabalala, the founder
of Ladysmith Black Mambazo and all other relevant stakeholders with a view
to acquiring his house in Clermont through a lease agreement to enable its use
as a Museum and subsequently form part of the existing Liberation Heritage
Route project.
It being noted that the Business Unit would be accountable for providing detailed
financial implications to the Committee once the negotiation process has been
finalised and that such information would be included in the report to be submitted
to the Committee requesting final project authority.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
3.2.1 That authority be granted to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit in liaison with
the Real Estate Unit, to commence negotiations with Professor Shabalala and his
family and all other relevant stakeholders regarding the City’s project of acquiring
the Shabalala House in Clermont through a minimal lease agreement for the house
to be used as one of the City’s Museums.
3.2.2 That subject to the adoption of .1 above, prior to the actual commencement of the
project, the Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit submits a follow-up report providing
specific details including financial implications, once negotiations/consultations with
the Shabalala family and relevant stakeholders have been concluded.
As some Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned
recommendations of the Executive Committee and with majority of the
Councillors being in favour thereof, the matter was put to the vote.
With 173 Councillors present, 164 Councillors (ANC – 98, DA – 53, EFF – 4,
IND – 2, AIC – 2, ACDP – 1, MF – 1, MOSA – 1, APC - 1 and
AL JAMA-AH - 1) voted in favour and 9 IFP Councillors voted against.
There were no abstentions recorded.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
3.3 Approval to Implement Interactive Public and Cultural Museum Programmes in Line
with UNESCO City of Literature Award (35/2/R):
(Page 40 of the Community Services Committee - Agenda 2018-08-20)
The Libraries and Heritage Department is responsible for implementing interactive
public and cultural programms as part of creating a City where people interact
creatively to stimulate economic growth; social cohesion and unity in diversity.
This is in line with the Department’s predetermined objectives in the Service
Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan.
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The Department receives request for financial assistance from community-based
organizations, non-governmental organizations as well as individual members of the
community to educate and promote their local art, culture and heritage. Most of these
projects are in line with the Department’s core mandate to preserve and promote the
City’s heritage.
Given the mandate to promote and preserve heritage within the City,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
3.3.1 That project authority be granted to Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit to incur
expenditure in the amount of R1 840 000.00 (One Million Eight Hundred and Forty
Thousand Rand) to coordinate and implement, through the Local History Museums,
cultural programmes scheduled to take place during the 2018/19 financial year,
as reflected in the table in .3 below.
3.3.2 That adherence be made to the Supply Chain Management Policy in procuring
services required for the programmes and for the expenditure to be incurred in line
with the Municipal Finance Management Act Circular No. 82 on Cost Containment
Measures.
3.3.3 That subject to .1 and .2 above, a close-out report on all programmes granted project
authority be submitted to the Community Services Committee for
oversight purposes.
Financial Implications:
Name Costs Description of Code Budget
Nelson Mandela Educational Jazz/Musical Programme
for Saturdays (in commemoration of the Mandela
Centenary which will take place in various LHM sites).
R60 000 Catering, sound, pamphlets,
video, photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Being African Seminar Series/ Amahubo a-KwaZulu). R80 000 Marquee, chairs, stage,
lights, catering, sound,
pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Victoria Mxenge Annual Lecture (honouring the life of
Victoria Mxenge) and it takes place in different halls at
Umlazi every year in partnership with the Mxenge
Family ad Mxenge Family Trust.
R60 000 Lights, catering, sound,
pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Ubizo Intergenerational Heritage Talk (this is a talk
about izinhlanya zesintu or izangoma together with
umsamo). (ideally this would be more appropriate in
September in line with Heritage month where we invite
people and traditional leaders to explain their
conscription, people like V.V.O Mkhize, etc.)
R60 000 Marquee, chairs, stage,
lights
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
UNESCO Passbook Competition Awards Ceremony
(passbook competition is a school competition done in
partnership with our sister city of Bermen and runs
throughout the year and culminates in the awards
ceremony in September/October).
R100 000 Marquee, chairs, stage,
lights, catering, sound,
pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
UNESCO International Museums Day Programme
(As Museums we are mandated to observe and
commemorate this day. Within eThekwini
Municipality we join forces with Durban Natural
Science Museum and Durban Art Gallery to embrace
this day and invite schools to celebrate and career
guidance).
R80 000 Transport for learners,
Marquee, chairs, stage,
lights, catering, sound
pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
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Name Costs Description of Code Budget
UNESCO Educators Workshop (this happens every
February or March to workshop teachers about the
Passbook competition and other Museum programmes)
R80 000 Marquee, chairs, stage,
lights, catering, sound
pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
UNESCO Human Rights Day Seminar (takes place in
March). This seminar takes place in different areas of
Durban such as Tongaat, Inanda, Umlazi, etc. Where
various government organisations exhibit their work
and share information on human rights with ordinary
people.
R80 000 Marquee, chairs, stage,
lights, catering, sound
pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Liberation Heritage Rout Seminar and Book Launch
which celebrates the heroes and heroines of Durban as
well as the places of significance associated with
liberation struggle such as JL Dube House,
Summerhouse in Hammarsdale, Diakonia, etc.
R80 000 Marquee, chairs, stage,
lights, catering, sound
pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Asinamali Township struggle/ lecture. (Lamontville)
this seminar celebrates one struggle stalwarts from
Lamontville which takes place in the local hall.
R80 000 Transport for school kids
and elderly as well as the
sick, chairs, stage, lights,
catering, sound, pamphlets,
video, photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
UNESCO Speech Contest Annual Programme for
School learners and takes place at Old Court House
Museum,
R60 000 Transport, chairs, stage,
lights, catering, sound,
pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
UNESCO School Holiday Programmes for school
learners (December, Easter and June Holiday
Programmes).
R60 000 Catering for learners and
transport
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Being an African Seminar Series (in line with May
which is Africa month)
R80 000 Marquee, chairs, stage,
lights, catering, sound
pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Mpumalanga Township Peace Lecture (this would be
an annual lecture to heal people and saw a seed of
peace among factions which were fighting).
R80 000 Transport for learners and
community, marquee, chairs,
stage, sound system
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Abasha Bash (Celebration of Youth in struggles in line
with June which is Youth Month). This programme is
also done in partnership with the City of Bermen,
Germany.
R80 000 Transport for school kids
and elderly as well as the
sick, chairs, stage, lights,
catering, sound, pamphlets,
video, photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Launch of Museum Exhibition (KwaMuhle Museum,
Old Court House Museum).
R300 000 Marquee, chairs, stage,
lights, catering, sound
pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
KwaMashu Turns 60 Post Group Areas and Forced
Removals (Commemoration of Heroes and Heroines)
R60 000 Transport for Learners and
elderly as well as the sick,
chairs, stage, lights, catering,
sound, pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
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Name Costs Description of Code Budget
1949 Afro-Asian Cato Manor Tension Seminar R100 000 Transport for Learners and
elderly as well as the sick,
chairs, stage, lights, catering,
sound, pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Educational Health and Wellness Program (Wellness
Campaigns for Libraries and Heritage Depart).
R50 000 Marquee, chairs, stage,
lights, catering, sound
pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Andrew Zondo Lecture. R80 000 Transport for Learners and
elderly as well as the sick,
chairs, stage, lights, catering,
sound, pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
UNESCO Quiz Competition (Primary Schools). We
aim to start a program with Primary schools of
eThekwini. This will be in a form of a Quiz and
questions will be based on our Museums (LHM).
R50 000 Transport for Learners and
elderly as well as the sick,
chairs, stage, lights, catering,
sound, pamphlets, video,
photography, MC,
performing groups
MUSEUM
SUBSIDY
Total R1 840 000
Vote:
Museums: Various.12120.0000.Various.W028;
15522.Various.75150.0000.Various.W028 (Provincial Subsidy)
FC No.: 34/333
ADOPTED.
3.4 Request for Project Authority for Mxenge House Museum Facility to be Converted
into Museum (35/2/R):
(Page of 52 of the Community Services Committee - Agenda 2018-08-20)
The report seeks authority to be granted to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit to
work together with the Real Estate Unit to consult with Mxenge family and all other
relevant stakeholders with a view to acquiring the Mxenge House facility through a
lease agreement in order for it to be used as a Museum thereby forming part of the
existing Liberation Heritage Route project.
It being noted that the Business Unit would be accountable for providing financial
implications once the process has being finalised.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
3.4.1 That the Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit in liaison with the Real Estate Unit be
granted project authority to commence negotiations with Mxenge family and all
other relevant stakeholders regarding the City’s project of acquiring the Mxenge
House in Umlazi, through a minimal lease agreement to be used as one of the
City’s Museums.
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3.4.2 That subject to .1 above, prior to the actual commencement of the project, the Parks,
Recreation and Culture Unit submits a follow-up report providing specific details
including financial implications, once negotiations/consultations with the Mxenge
family and relevant stakeholders have been concluded.
As some Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned
recommendations of the Executive Committee and with majority of the
Councillors being in favour thereof, the matter was put to the vote.
With 173 Councillors present, 160 Councillors (ANC – 98, DA – 53, IND – 2,
AIC – 2, ACDP – 1, MF – 1, MOSA – 1, APC - 1 and AL JAMA-AH - 1) voted
in favour and 9 IFP Councillors voted against. 4 EFF Councillors abstained
from voting.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
3.5 Request for Project Authority for New Facility Verulam Heritage Centre
(35/2/1/1/1):
(Page of 59 of the Community Services Committee Agenda)
The Committee noted that the City has committed to building new Heritage Centre or
Museum in Verulam, the North of Durban, as one of its strategic infrastructural
development projects to stimulate economic growth in the greater Verulam area in
particular and the City in general. Consequently, the aim of this project is to
successfully transform the heritage landscape of eThekwini Municipality.
Therefore, the Verulam Heritage Centre would also serve a strategic purpose in
preservation of liberation heritage route history and narrative of activists in the
North of Durban.
With eThekwini being one of the major Cities in South Africa, eThekwini
Municipality has partnered with the National Heritage Council and other
stakeholders, as stipulated in the City Manager’s report, to pursue this project.
Therefore the purpose of this report is to achieve the following goals:
(a) To seek project authority for this new facility to be transferred from Economic
Development & Investment Promotion Unit to Parks, Recreation and Culture
Unit and be used as a new Verulam Heritage Centre.
(b) To appraise Council to allocate necessary financial resources for operational
purposes of this facility and have necessary human personnel in line with Plan
6 of the Integrated Development Plan of eThekwini Municipality.
With the Committee endorsing the project and noting that financial implications
would be activated once the final project approval has been secured,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
3.5.1 That Council grants project authority, in principle, for the new Facility which is
Verulam Heritage Centre to be transferred from the Economic Development and
Investment Promotion Unit to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit for use as the
new Verulam Heritage Centre.
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3.5.2 That subject to the approval of .1 above, the Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit be
authorised to identify/set-aside budget allocation and submit a report with detailed
financial implications for the purpose of funding the centre and its operations.
3.5.3 That Council recognises the project as part of other Museums and Heritage Centres
even though these are classified as unfunded mandates in terms of the Constitution of
the Republic of South Africa.
ADOPTED.
3.6 Request for Project Authority for Implementation of Libraries 2018/2019 Year
Calendar Programmes (34/3/1):
(Page of 66 of the Community Services Committee Agenda)
With this report being resubmitted to the Committee following its consideration
being deferred from the previous Committee meeting held on 2018-07-19, the Head:
Parks, Recreation and Culture highlighted that dates of the projects were delayed in
order to await projects authority. The purpose of the report was to appraise the
Committee on upcoming Department’s programmes and to seek project authority for
the implementation of the Libraries 2018/2019 Year Calendar programmes in terms
of Circular 15/2015.
It being noted that there were no legal implications,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
3.6.1 That project authority be granted to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit to incur
expenditure in the amount of R8 392 060.00 (Eight Million Three Hundred and
Ninety Two Thousand and Sixty Rand) in order to coordinate and implement
educational and public programmes, listed in the table below, through Libraries and
Heritage Department during the 2018/2019 Financial Year.
Financial Implications:
Consolidated events/ programmes with financial implications are detailed below:
Programme No. of
Activities
Venue Wards Date Amount
R
Vote Number
Districts Storytelling
Competition
10 Various Metro-wide 22 August 2018 100 000 15032.37150
Districts Quiz
Competition
10 Various Metro-wide 15 August 2018 100 000 15032.37150
District Spelling Bee
Competition
10 Various Metro-wide 29 August 2018 100 000 15032.37150
Inter-district Storytelling
Finals
1 Umkhumbane Metro-wide 19 September 2018 60 000 15032.37150
Creative Writers
Competition
1 Central Metro-wide January – March 2019 80 000 15032.37150
Inter-district Spelling Bee
Finals
1 Umkhumbane Metro-wide 12 September 2018 60 000 15032.37150
Inter-district Quiz Finals 1 Central Metro-wide 05 September 2018 60 000 15032.37150
One City Book Launch
1 Central Metro-wide 26 September 2018 300 000 15032.39420
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One City One Book Fun
Run
1 North 46, 53, 48,
34, 35, 36,
37, 58, 102
13 March 2019 200 000 1503.39420
One City One Book
Panel discussion
1 South 28, 29, 30,
31, 33
17 June 2019 80 000 15032.39420
One City One Book
Seminar
1 West 28, 29, 30,
31, 33
09 November 2018 80 000 15032.39420
Articulate- Book & Art
Fair
1 Central Metro-wide 29 September 2018 to
02 October 2018
4 768 580.00 15032.37150
Economic Development 16 Various 19, 20, 61,
58, 35, 30,
17, 15, 76,
94, 68, 64,
107, 36, 48
Various 186 000 15032.37150
Holiday Programs 4 Various Metro-wide Various 188 000 15032.37150
Book Launches 11 Various 66, 68, 96,
18, 23, 16,
70, 31, 35,
58
Various 106 500 15032.37150
Youth Programs 11 Various 14, 73, 70,
16, 22, 20,
01, 24, 40,
58
Various 102 500 15032.37150
Social Cohesion 6 Various 93, 99, 53,
24, 69, 58,
18
Various 90 000 15032.37150
Reading Programs 30 Various 19, 20, 61,
58, 35, 30,
17, 15, 76,
94, 68, 64,
107, 36, 48
Various 435 900 15032.37150
Time of the Writer 4 Various Metro-wide 13-18 March 2019 100 000 15032.39430
Library International &
National Days
Celebration
8 Various Metro-wide Various 656 480 15032.39440
Social Responsibility
Programs
2 Various 28 29 Various 20 000 15032.39430
Woman Empowerment
Programs
6 Various 62, 61, 35,
61, 53
Various 60 000 15032.37150
Skills Development 2 North &
Central
27, 58 22 March 2019 40 100 15032.37150
Creative writers and
publishing workshop
1 Central Metro-wide July 2018-
June 2019
100 000 15032.37150
AFLIA Programs Central Metro-wide 02-04 July 2018 3000 000 00 15032.37150
TOTAL R7 092 060.00
Subsidy Allocation R1 300 000.00
GRAND TOTAL R8 392 060.00
FC No.: 33/647
Council Funding = R2 232 480.00
Subsidy Required = R1 300 000.00
Articulate Africa = R2 689 580.00
Durban Art Gallery = R2 079 000.00
Grand Total = R8 392 060.00
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MOTION TO AMEND
In terms of Rule of Order Bylaw 20(4), Councillor ZR Sokhabase, seconded by
Councillor BA Fortein, moved as a procedural motion that the above
recommendations of the Executive Committee be amended by the addition of
the following recommendation 3.6.2:
“3.6.2 That subject to .1 above, a project implementation report be submitted
on a quarterly basis to the Community Services Committee for
oversight purposes, prior to implementation.”
CARRIED
The above-mentioned Motion to Amend was unanimously CARRIED.
Thereafter, it was
RESOLVED:
3.6.1 That project authority be granted to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit to
incur expenditure in the amount of R8 392 060.00 (Eight Million Three
Hundred and Ninety Two Thousand and Sixty Rand) in order to coordinate and
implement educational and public programmes, listed in the table below,
through Libraries and Heritage Department during the 2018/2019
Financial Year.
Financial Implications:
Consolidated events/ programmes with financial implications are
detailed below:
Programme No. of
Activities
Venue Wards Date Amount
R
Vote Number
Districts Storytelling
Competition
10 Various Metro-wide 22 August 2018 100 000 15032.37150
Districts Quiz
Competition
10 Various Metro-wide 15 August 2018 100 000 15032.37150
District Spelling Bee
Competition
10 Various Metro-wide 29 August 2018 100 000 15032.37150
Inter-district
Storytelling Finals
1 Umkhumban
e
Metro-wide 19 September 2018 60 000 15032.37150
Creative Writers
Competition
1 Central Metro-wide January – March 2019 80 000 15032.37150
Inter-district Spelling
Bee Finals
1 Umkhumban
e
Metro-wide 12 September 2018 60 000 15032.37150
Inter-district Quiz
Finals
1 Central Metro-wide 05 September 2018 60 000 15032.37150
One City Book Launch 1 Central Metro-wide 26 September 2018 300 000 15032.39420
One City One Book Fun
Run
1 North 46, 53, 48,
34, 35, 36,
37, 58, 102
13 March 2019 200 000 1503.39420
One City One Book
Panel discussion
1 South 28, 29, 30,
31, 33
17 June 2019 80 000 15032.39420
One City One Book
Seminar
1 West 28, 29, 30,
31, 33
09 November 2018 80 000 15032.39420
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Articulate- Book & Art
Fair
1 Central Metro-wide 29 September 2018 to
02 October 2018
4 768 580.00 15032.37150
Economic Development 16 Various 19, 20, 61,
58, 35, 30,
17, 15, 76,
94, 68, 64,
107, 36, 48
Various 186 000 15032.37150
Holiday Programs 4 Various Metro-wide Various 188 000 15032.37150
Book Launches 11 Various 66, 68, 96,
18, 23, 16,
70, 31, 35,
58
Various 106 500 15032.37150
Youth Programs 11 Various 14, 73, 70,
16, 22, 20,
01, 24, 40,
58
Various 102 500 15032.37150
Social Cohesion 6 Various 93, 99, 53,
24, 69, 58,
18
Various 90 000 15032.37150
Reading Programs 30 Various 19, 20, 61,
58, 35, 30,
17, 15, 76,
94, 68, 64,
107, 36, 48
Various 435 900 15032.37150
Time of the Writer 4 Various Metro-wide 13-18 March 2019 100 000 15032.39430
Library International &
National Days
Celebration
8 Various Metro-wide Various 656 480 15032.39440
Social Responsibility
Programs
2 Various 28 29 Various 20 000 15032.39430
Woman Empowerment
Programs
6 Various 62, 61, 35,
61, 53
Various 60 000 15032.37150
Skills Development 2 North &
Central
27, 58 22 March 2019 40 100 15032.37150
Creative writers and
publishing workshop
1 Central Metro-wide July 2018-
June 2019
100 000 15032.37150
AFLIA Programs Central Metro-wide 02-04 July 2018 3000 000 00 15032.37150
TOTAL R7 092 060.00
Subsidy Allocation R1 300 000.00
GRAND TOTAL R8 392 060.00
3.6.2 That subject to .1 above, a project implementation report be submitted on a
quarterly basis to the Community Services Committee for oversight purposes,
prior to implementation
FC No.: 33/647
Council Funding = R2 232 480.00
Subsidy Required = R1 300 000.00
Articulate Africa = R2 689 580.00
Durban Art Gallery = R2 079 000.00
Grand Total = R8 392 060.00
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3.7 Request for Financial Support: SPCA for Provision of Pound Services and Collection
of Stray Cats and Dogs on Behalf of the Municipality (7/5/R):
(Page of 81 of the Community Services Committee Agenda)
The Committee considered the above matter as having been deferred by Council at
its meeting held on 2018-06-28. The report seeks authority to disburse funds in terms
of Section 57 of the Municipal Finance Act (MFMA) Act 56, 2003 to the SPCA
to perform part of the pound function on behalf of the municipality.
The Committee emphasised that funding be allocated accordingly to prioritise
matters pertaining to human life. With regard to SPCA, concerns were expressed that
their service is not extended to other areas including rural; townships; and informal
settlements. Therefore, emphasis was put on the need for SPCA to decentralise its
activities to service all eThekwini Municipal areas.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
3.7.1 That authority be granted to the City Manager to conclude a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) with Durban and Coastal SPCA for the next three-year period
starting from 2018-07-01 to 2021-06-30 to perform part of the pound function on
behalf of the Municipality and in line with the relevant statutory requirements.
3.7.2 That, subject to .1 above, the City Manager be duly authorized in terms of Section 67
of the Municipal Finance Management Act, to disburse funds in the amount
of R13 556 000.00 (Thirteen Million Five Hundred and Fifty Six Thousand Rand),
excluding VAT, over the three (03) years in terms of the MOA.
3.7.3 That authority be granted to the Deputy City Manager: Finance to identify savings
amounting to R1 500 000 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Rand) by means
of an adjustments budget to fund the increase in expenditure to R4.3 Million
for the period 2018/2019 financial year.
3.7.4 That a high level engagement be held with SPCA with a view to discussing
the rationalization of its operations to cover the entire eThekwini Municipal area,
in particular, the townships and rural areas.
3.7.5 That the Health Unit be identified as a responsible Unit to be assigned the function
of monitoring the implementation of the requirements of the MOA and which MOA
will cover the aspect of monitoring and evaluation of the SPCA operations
and reporting thereon.
Vote Financial Year R
(Excluding VAT)
31103.25427.12120.0000.MRC01.0010 2018/2019 4 300 000.00 Subject to adjustment budget
of R1.5 Million
2019/2020 4 515 000.00 To be adjusted based CPI in
next year 2020/2021 4 741 000.00
ADOPTED.
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4. REVISED CHARGES FOR FLORIDA ROAD SPECIAL RATING AREA (7/6/1/5)
(Page 15)
The rationale behind revising tariffs charged in Florida Road which is categorized
as a Special Rating Area (SRA) was noted. This relates to the correction to exclude
residential properties in SRA for this to be applicable only to Business &
Commercial and Industrial properties in line with prior agreement. The Committee
would receive a presentation on developments taking place in Florida Road precinct.
In view of the foregoing,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
4.1 That the correction effected to the accounts of Residential; Business & Commercial;
and Industrial property owners situated within the boundary of Florida Road
in Durban, which is categorized as a Special Rating Area (SRA), be approved,
it being recorded that the correction has been informed by the exclusion of residential
properties, hence, the revised tariffs.
4.2 That the change in tariffs as a result of the correction in .1 above, be approved as
depicted in the table below:
Business & Commercial Industrial Residential
Tariff 31 May 2018 0.006753 0.008715 0.002978
Corrected Tariff 31 July 2018 0.008058 0.010399 0.000000
4.3 That the Head: Revenue and Communications be mandated to promulgate
an addendum to Section 14, published under Section 14 of the Municipal Property
Rates Act (MPRA).
Financial Implications:
The correction in the incorrect tariff resulted in a change in the tariffs for Business &
Commercial and Industrial Owners. The tariff change is required for the SRA
to generate R3 437 049.00 as per budget and commitments in this regard.
ADOPTED.
(Noted that Councillor AD Snyman was not at the meeting when the following
item (Item 5) was considered).
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARK STUDY
TOUR TO SOUTH AMERICA BY ETHEKWINI TRANSPORT AUTHORITY
AND MINIBUS TAXI & BUS OPERATORS REPRESENTATIVES (6/4/1 &
26/3/2/3)
(Page 18)
As part of the City’s key strategic imperative to improve public transport business,
a study tour has been arranged to share best practice on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
system. This would enable minibus taxi and bus operators to obtain extensive
knowledge and understanding of BRT system. Exposing the industry to an
international standard will lead into a better insight into the operations of the system
and subsequently show co-operation in fulfilling the City’s vision of providing
sustainable transport system that moves people and goods effectively; efficiently and
safely thereby achieving social and economic upliftment.
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The travelling costs in the estimated amount of R2 Million for a number of fifty four
(54) delegates would be covered under the Public Transport Network Grant which is
dedicated for transport project within the City. The number of delegates has been
informed by the complex nature of the public transport industry and the unique
nature of the BRT system. It is imperative for the study tour to be all-inclusive for
the overall buy-in of the parties concerned and ultimately achieve successful
negotiations for the BRT system roll-out.
The Democratic Alliance was of the view that alternative measures to obtain
information on BRT operations should be implemented rather than funding the travel
of 54 delegates. Hence, its two (02) members present voted against this matter.
A member of Inkatha Freedom Party expressed reservations on the R2 Million spent
for this travel and enquired the possibility of reducing the number of delegates.
He then abstained to take the matter to his Party Caucus in the first instance.
The majority five (05) members of the African National Congress supported this
benchmarking exercise. The initiative was considered critical to empower industry
representatives to gain world-class experience on BRT system operations.
Cognizance was taken of the fact that the bus and taxi industry were major
contributors in the City’s Gross Domestic Product.
With the majority members being in support,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
5.1 That Council approves the delegation of City Officials, Councillors, Minibus Taxi
Industry Representatives and Bus Operators’ Representatives to undertake a
benchmark international study tour to South America, Sao Paulo in Brazil and
Bogota in Columbia, to allow the delegates an opportunity to engage with operating
companies providing Bus Rapid Transit Services as well as City Authorities to learn
first-hand how the transition and business processes were addressed and experience a
successful Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN)/ Bus Rapid Transport (BRT)
service for themselves:
5.1.1 Two (2) Councillors - Lessons learned from previous implementations for
IPTN/BRT systems in the South Africa and internationally has shown that the
support from the politicians is a critical success factor.
5.1.2 Thirty three (33) Minibus Taxi Industry Representatives from the EThekwini Metro
Taxi Council and taxi associations affected by the C3 Corridor: extensive negotiation
have transpired with the ETA and the industry in order to determine the number of
delegates that would represent key stakeholders within the industry and have thus
arrived at a number that is believed by both parties to adequately represent the
industry.
5.1.3 Fourteen (14) bus operators representing bus companies affected and the bus sector
as above, this number is believed to be an adequate representation of the bus
operators.
5.1.4 Five (5) EThekwini Transport Authority officials – due to the large size of the
delegation, at least 5 officials will be required from the ETA to ensure that there is
adequate support and management of the delegation.
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Financial Implications:
The estimated budget for the visit is R2 Million and will be fully funded from the
Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG) allocated for the project. The budget will
cover the costs of flights, accommodation, land transport, subsistence allowance and
facilitation fees for the co-ordination of meetings and land-based transportation.
As some Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned
recommendations of the Executive Committee and with majority of the
Councillors being in favour thereof, the matter was put to the vote.
With 173 Councillors present, 119 Councillors (ANC – 98, IFP – 9, EFF – 4,
IND – 2, AIC – 2, ACDP – 1, MOSA – 1, APC - 1 and AL JAMA-AH - 1) voted
in favour and DA – 53 voted against. 1 MF Councillor abstained from voting.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME
POLICY 2018/2019 (4/3/P)
(Page 25)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
6.1 That Council approves the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Policy
developed for the purpose of achieving the following objectives:
6.1.1 To achieve necessary alignment of Cluster and Units functions with EPWP to ensure
effective implementation.
6.1.2 To establish eThekwini’s EPWP as an approved socio-economic development and
poverty alleviation programme with sustainable exit strategies that maximize SMME
development; employment creation and skills development.
6.1.3 To entrench EPWP methodology within the Integrated Development Plan, a
methodology that expands the current service delivery of goods and services to
ensure shared economic growth.
6.1.4 To ensure developmental integration across all sectors and re-engineer how to plan;
design; and implement projects or programmes within the existing Municipal
operational and capital budgets to maximize greater employment opportunities per
unit of expenditure.
6.2 That subject to the approval of .1 above, the policy be used as a guideline for the
implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme within eThekwini
Municipality.
REFERENCE BACK
In terms of Rule of Order Bylaw 20(1)(c), Councillor S Govender, seconded by
Councillor S Windvogel, moved as a procedural motion that the above
recommendations of the Executive Committee be referred to Party Caucuses to
enable the matter to be fully deliberated thereat in the first instance.
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NOT CARRIED
As some Councillors were not in support of the reference back, the matter was
put to the vote. With 171 Councillors present, 54 Councillors (DA – 53 and
ACDP – 1) voted in favour and 116 Councillors (ANC – 97, IFP – 9, EFF – 4,
IND – 2, AIC – 2, MOSA – 1 and AL JAMA-AH - 1) voted against.
1 MF Councillor abstained from voting.
The above-mentioned motion to refer back was, by the majority vote,
NOT CARRIED.
Discussion thereafter reverted to the substantive motion and as some
Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned recommendations of
the Executive Committee on the contention that due process in respect of
approval of the policy had not been followed, there were no clear guidelines on
the appointment of officials and certain political Parties had not been consulted
on the policy and with majority of the Councillors being in favour thereof, the
matter was put to the vote.
With 170 Councillors present, 111 Councillors (ANC – 96, IFP – 8, IND – 2,
AIC – 2, MOSA – 1, APC - 1 and AL JAMA-AH - 1) voted in favour and
55 Councillors (DA – 53, ACDP – 1 and MF – 1) voted against.
4 EFF Councillors abstained from voting.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
7. REPORT ON AWARDS MADE BY THE CITY FOR THE MONTH
OF JULY 2018 (9/1/3)
(Page 72)
With an undertaking by management to verify prices charged for supply and delivery
of thirteen (13) rigid hull infallible rescue boats complete with motors and trailors,
Contract No. IP-35247; and supply and delivery of eighteen (18) quad bike fitted
with amber and red hazard lights and rescue decals painted in-house colours
(yellow), Contract No. IP-35248,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
7.1 That the public tender awards made by the City for the month of July 2018, inclusive
of awards made in terms of Section 36 of the Supply Chain Management
Regulations, as contained in the report by the City Manager dated 2018-08-15,
be noted.
7.2 That it be noted that where information is available for wards and registration
numbers, it is included in the report, as information used to compile the report is
taken from submissions made by Units.
7.3 That the City Manager reserves the right to investigate the awards with a view to
taking disciplinary, criminal and recovery actions where wilful and negligent
violation of the Supply Chain Management Policies and the Municipal Finance
Management Act provisions are observed.
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7.4 That the City Manager shall table a report to the Committee relative to the
disciplinary, criminal and recovery actions taken, it being recorded that the City
Manager can only respond when the reports are available.
Recommendations 7.1 and 7.2 NOTED and Recommendations 7.3
and 7.4 NOTED.
8. REPORT ON INVESTMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 30 JUNE TO 31 JULY 2018
(7/11/4)
(Page 141)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the report on investments for the eThekwini Municipality as at 2018-07-31,
which records the total funds invested at financial institutions as R7 158 474.00
(Seven Million One Hundred and Fifty Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Seventy
Four Rand), at an average rate of return on investments of 7.55%, as submitted
by the City Manager in line with the requirements of the Municipal Cash
Management and Investment Regulations of the Municipal Finance Management
Act, 2003, be noted.
NOTED.
9. APPROVAL FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MAYORAL PARLOUR UNIT
PROGRAMMES AS PER APPROVED BUDGET (19/1/1/2/R)
(Page 149)
Members of the Democratic Alliance voted against this matter on the basis of what
they regarded as incomplete report with no detailed information in terms of costs
breakdown and the benefits by the City. Further, that some of the programmes could
be implemented in-house.
The majority African National Congress and the Inkatha Freedom Party supported
the matter. This was based on the fact that the events in question respond to the needs
of the vulnerable groups, including Youth; Women and People with Disabilities.
They also focus on the promotion of participatory governance with local
communities being given the opportunity to contribute input and comments into the
local government affairs. Other engagements relate to Municipal planning process to
ensure effective alignment between budget and Municipal objectives.
Accordingly, two (02) members of the Democratic Alliance voted against this matter.
A number of five (05) members of the African National Congress and
one (01) member of the Inkatha Freedom Party supported the matter.
Therefore,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
9.1 That Council approves a number of thirty (30) programmes planned to be
implemented by the Mayoral Parlour Unit in the 2018/19 financial, as listed in the
report by the Head: Mayoral Parlour dated 2018-08-07, with the programmes to be
implemented at an estimated amount of R36 902 370.00 (Thirty Six Million Nine
Hundred and Two Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy Rand) in the 2018/19
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financial year, it being recorded that budget provision has also been made for the
2019/20 and 2020/21 financial years for the same programmes.
9.2 That Council notes the programmes referred to in .1 above relate to strategic sessions
to provide a platform for eThekwini Municipality leadership to set goals and
prioritise resources to respond to the needs of the local communities; youth
programmes to respond to socio-economic demands; women programmes to ensure
effective empowerment to promote self-sufficiency; moral regeneration and
contribution into the local economy; protection of senior citizens and people with
disabilities; participation in intergovernmental engagements and other civic
engagements aimed at promoting eThekwini as a caring City.
9.3 That authority be granted to the Head: Mayoral Parlour to incur expenditure in the
estimated amount of R36 902 370.00 (Thirty Six Million Nine Hundred and Two
Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy Rand) to implement programmes in the
Mayoral Parlour Unit during the 2018/19 financial year.
Financial Implications:
Vote: Various; R36 902 370.000; FC 2019/08/09; 2018/19 budget provision
Some Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned recommendations
of the Executive Committee on the contention that the costs for the events in
question were exorbitant with no breakdown being indicated and no benefits
being derived for the City. However, the majority of Councillors supported the
recommendations as such events promoted social cohesion and addressed the
needs of the vulnerable groups, including youth, women and people with
disabilities. With no consensus being reached the matter was put to the vote.
With 171 Councillors present, 114 Councillors (ANC – 96, IFP – 9, EFF – 4,
IND – 2, AIC – 2 and MOSA – 1) voted in favour and 54 Councillors (DA – 53
and ACDP – 1) voted against. 3 Councillors (MF – 1, APC - 1 and
AL JAMA-AH - 1) abstained from voting.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
10. COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT ON SALARIES AND WAGES 2018-2021 (4/5/1/1)
(Page L4)
The Committee received update on the conclusion of the Salary and Wage Collective
Agreement at the South African Local Government Bargaining Council. The
Agreement stipulates a salary increase of 7% during the 2018/19 financial year for all
employees covered by the Agreement. It should be noted that the Agreement
comprises increases in other benefits such as home owners allowance and medical
aid. Parties have entered into a three-year agreement which covers 2018/19; 2019/20;
and 2020/21 financial years.
It was noted that budget provisions have been made for salary increases and that staff
would receive a back-pay since increment was due to be effected on 01 July 2018.
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Accordingly,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
10.1 That Council endorses a three-year Salary and Wage Collective Agreement
concluded with the South African Local Government Bargaining Council and
effective from 2018-07-01 to 2021-06-30, which Agreement makes provisions for
(i) Salary and related increases; (ii) Home Owners Allowance; and (iii) Medical Aid
for staff members covered by the Agreement, and the copy of the Agreement is
included in the Report by the City Manager dated 2018-08-27.
10.2 That Council notes that the Parties have agreed to conclude terms and conditions
of the Retirement Fund Restructuring process in a separate Collective Agreement
under the auspices of the applicable Bargaining Council Committee.
10.3 That Council notes that all employees covered by the Agreement shall receive an
increase of seven percent (7%) with effect from 01 July 2018, it being recorded that
back pay will be implemented in this regard.
10.4 That Council notes that employees earning a basic salary of R9 000.00
(Nine Thousand Rand) or less shall receive a further increase of zero comma five
percent (0,5%) with effect from 01 October 2018 based on the salaries
of the employees as at 30 September 2018.
10.5 That employees covered by the Salary and Wage Collective Agreement shall receive,
with effect from 01 July 2019, an increase based on the projected Consumer Price
Index (CPI) percentage for 2019, plus one comma five percent (1,5%), it being
recorded that in the event the CPI percentage for the period contemplated is less than
5% then the projected CPI will be deemed to be 5% and if it is above 10% will be
deemed to be 10%.
10.6 That employees covered by the Agreement shall receive, with effect from
01 July 2020, an increase based on the projected CPI percentage for 2020, plus one
comma twenty five percent (1,25%), it being recorded that in the event the CPI
percentage for the period contemplated is less than 5% then the projected CPI will be
deemed to be 5% and if it is above 10% will be deemed to be 10%.
10.7 That Council notes that Municipal Managers and employees directly accountable
to Municipal Managers in terms of Sections 54A and 56 of the Local Government:
Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, are excluded from the Salary and Wage
Collective Agreement.
ADOPTED.
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(Councillor SA Kaunda presented the Third Report of the Executive
Committee).
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THIRD REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Special Meeting held 2018-08-30)
PRESENT : Executive Committee Members MS Nkosi (Acting Chairperson), HU De Boer,
BA Fortein, NL Graham, SA Kaunda, MM Mthembu, ZR Sokhabase and there
being one vacancy.
ABSENT : Executive Committee Members ZRT Gumede (Mayor & Chairperson:
Municipal Business) and F Peer (Deputy Mayor: Municipal Business)
_____________
1. REPORT OF THE SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE:
MEETING HELD ON 2018-08-15
(Page R1)
1.1 Request for Authority to Attend Urban Resilience Asia Pacific Conference,
07 - 08 November 2018 (4/3/3/2):
(Page 63: Security and Emergency Services Committee – Agenda 2018-08-15)
The Committee considered the report to grant authority for Councillors together with
officials from the Disaster Management Unit to attend the 2018 Urban Resilience
Asia Pacific (URAP) Conference to be held in the University of New South Wales,
Kensington Campus, Sydney, Australia from 7 to 8 November 2018. The Conference
will focus on how vulnerable neighbourhoods in fast growing Cities can become
more resilient to disasters and climate change. While urbanisation brings
unprecedented social and economic opportunity, it also increases threats of disasters
with greater concentrations of people living in dangerous places such as those living
in coastal areas, floods-prone land or marginalised land. Hence, better insight would
be obtained on how to respond to this aspect.
It is within this background that the Disaster Management Unit requests authority to
attend the aforementioned Conference with the objective of attaining a much wider
horizon to positively impact the City's attempt to find sustainable solutions for many
of the complex challenges faced in this regard. It is recommended that four (4)
Councillors from the Security and Emergency Services Committee be nominated to
attend the 2018 URAP Conference.
Members of the Democratic Alliance raised concerns regarding the number of
overseas trips taken by the Disaster Management Unit and were of the view that
detailed reports explaining benefits of each trip should be tabled to the Committee
following participation in such Conferences. On the basis of the lack of informative
reports being submitted to the Committee, Members of the Democratic Alliance (9)
voted against the nomination of four (4) Councillors to attend the Conference.
The majority of the Committee members (14) voted in support of the matter given
the importance of sharing best practices on disaster management principles for the
City of eThekwini to implement global standards in protecting its residents from
incidents of disaster.
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At the Executive Committee level, two (02) Members of the Democratic Alliance
voted against this matter based on what they regard as inadequate disaster response
plans despite the number of knowledge-sharing engagements attended.
A number of four (04) Members of the African National Congress and one (01)
Member of the Inkatha Freedom Party supported participation by eThekwini
Municipality delegates. Reference was made to Disaster Management Strategies in
place as a result of global benchmarking and knowledge-sharing engagements.
An undertaking was made to make available a feedback report on URAP Conference
for the leadership to exercise effective oversight.
Accordingly, with the majority vote,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.1.1 That authority be granted for eThekwini Municipality, through Disaster Management
Unit, to participate in the 2018 Urban Resilience Asia Pacific Conference scheduled
to take place in the University of New South Wales, Kensington Campus, Sydney,
Australia from 7 to 8 November 2018.
1.1.2 That subject to the approval of .1 above, the Office of the Speaker be mandated to
nominate four (4) Councillors to attend and participate in the Conference.
Financial Implications:
Conference, Seminars, Workshops & Events : R 5 000.00
Accommodation : R10 000.00
Air Transport : R34 000.00
Some Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned recommendations
of the Executive Committee on the basis that regular report backs for such visits
were not being received and the City was not deriving any demonstrable
benefits from such visits. Furthermore, the costs for the attendance of four
Councillors thereat was excessive and was against National Treasury Circular
regarding austerity measures. However, the majority of Councillors expressed
their support for the matter given the importance and benefits of sharing best
practices on disaster management principles and for the City of eThekwini to
implement global standards in protecting its residents from incidents of
disaster.
As no consensus was reached the matter was put to the vote. With
170 Councillors present, 117 Councillors (ANC – 96, IFP – 9, EFF – 4, IND – 2,
AIC – 2, ACDP – 1, MF – 1, MOSA – 1 and AL JAMA-AH - 1) voted in favour
and 52 DA Councillors voted against. 1 APC Councillor abstained from voting.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
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2. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: IRREGULAR EXPENDITURE 2017/18
FINANCIAL YEAR (9/1/3)
(Page 5)
The Committee noted the year-end process and the need to balance the financial
statements, hence, the request to condone irregular expenditure incurred. Assurance
has been given that due process will be followed by structures responsible
for maintaining good governance within the Municipality, including Bid
Adjudication Committee; City Integrity and Investigations Unit; Audit & Risk
Committee; Municipal Public Accounts Committee; amongst others. This is meant
to implement consequent management in the event of findings relating to, inter alia,
fraud or fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
Two (02) Members of the Democratic Alliance and one (01) Member of the Inkatha
Freedom Party voted against the recommendation to condone irregular expenditure.
The majority four (04) Members of the African National Congress supported
the matter given the statutory processes being followed to subsequently implement
consequent management where applicable and that a comprehensive process has
been followed to give analysis of the extent of irregularity.
Accordingly,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
2.1 That Council approves the condonement of irregular expenditure totaling
R182 617 180.00 (One Hundred and Eighty Two Million Six Hundred and Seventeen
Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Rand) for the 2017/2018 financial year, as per
the items recorded in detail in Annexure A of the report by the City Manager
dated 2018-08-23.
2.2 That irregular expenditure amounting to R96 866 728.00 (Ninety Six Million Eight
Hundred and Sixty Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty Eight Rand) quantified
by the City Integrity and Investigations Unit for the 2017/2018 financial year
as reflected in Annexure B of the report by the City Manager dated 2018-08-23,
be noted.
2.3 That Council approves the condonement of irregular expenditure in the amount
of R59 801 380.00 (Fifty Nine Million Eight Hundred and One Thousand Three
Hundred and Eighty Rand) for the 2017/2018 financial year; and R385 568 362.00
(Three Hundred and Eighty Five Million Five Hundred and Sixty Eight Thousand
Three Hundred and Sixty Two Rand) for the 2016/2017 financial year that relates
to cases finalised by the City Integrity and Investigations Unit, as reflected
in Annexure B of the report by the City Manager dated 2018-08-23.
2.4 That Council notes expenditure amounting to R73 115 639.00 (Seventy Three
Million One Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty Nine Rand)
as a result of Out-of Court settlement for the 2017/2018 financial year.
2.5 That Council notes that goods and services have been received and value for money
has been certified by the respective Heads of Departments.
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2.6 That Council notes that the regularization of expenditure referred to herein relates
only to the contravention of Supply Chain Management Policy issues and that
depending on the outcome of further investigations by the Speaker; City Manager;
City Integrity & Investigations Unit; Line Departments; and Municipal Public
Accounts Committee, further action may arise, including disciplinary action,
recovery of monies and criminal charges being instituted where applicable.
2.7 That subject to the approval of Council, a report be submitted to the Department of
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, National Treasury and the Office
of the Auditor-General in line with the requirements of Section 32 and Section 170
of the Municipal Finance Management Act No.56 of 2003.
Some Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned recommendations
of the Executive Committee advising that the incurring of irregular expenditure
was not good governance and therefore could not be condoned. However, the
majority of Councillors expressed their support for the matter as statutory
processes would be followed to subsequently implement consequent
management where applicable in the event of findings relating to, inter alia,
fraud or fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
The matter was thereafter put to the vote. With 171 Councillors present, 100
Councillors (ANC – 97, IND – 2 and MOSA – 1) voted in favour and 66
Councillors (DA – 53, IFP – 9, ACDP – 1, MF – 1, APC – 1 and AL JAMA-AH –
1) voted against. 5 Councillors (EFF – 3 and AIC – 2) abstained from voting.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
3. APPROVAL FOR EXTENSION OF MENTORS FOR EPWP VUK’uPHILE
PROGRAMME (4/3/5/2)
(Page 10)
In order to enable Learners to complete the programme competencies to exit the
programme fully qualified to bid and execute labour-intensive projects, a need exists
to extend the SEDA Construction Incubator Contract for a further eight (08) months.
Given the significance of empowering emerging contractors,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
3.1 That authority be granted for the City Manager to sign an extension of the
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between eThekwini Municipality and SEDA for
the SEDA Construction Incubators (SCI) for the existing Vuk’uPhile II Learnership
Programme for an additional eight (08) months commencing from 01 August 2018 to
30 March 2019 to enable Learners to complete the programme competencies to exit
the programme fully qualified to bid and execute labour-intensive projects.
3.2 That subject to the approval of .1 above, authority be granted to the Head: Mayoral
Parlour to transfer a sum of R2 736 873.00 (Two Million Seven Hundred and Thirty
Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Three Rand) to SEDA Construction
Incubator, in terms of Section 67 of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of
2003, for the implementation of the mentorship programme.
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Financial Implications:
Programme Activity 2018/2019 Estimate
(Additional Funding)
Total Funding
EPWP Vuk’uPhile Provision of Business Mentorship
support to Vuk’uPhile Phase II
contractors (25 contractors)
R784 389.00 R784 389.00
Provision of Technical Mentorship
support to Vuk’uPhile Phase II
contractors
R1 952 484.00 R1 952 484.00
TOTAL R2 736 873.00 R2 736 873.00
Programme Vote Number FC Number
EPWP Vuk’uPhile 2018/19 30730.10970.12120.0000.MRC01.0010 2019/49/02
ADOPTED.
4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL IN TERMS OF SECTION 116(3) OF THE
MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT TO EXTEND PERIOD
OF PERFORMANCE FOR CONTRACT NO PSC 2015/006 FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR MKHIZWANA AND OGUNJINI
WATER TREATMENT WORKS 1 M1/d TREATMENT CAPACITY INCREASE
IN WARDS 8 AND 59 (23/1/11/2/1/1)
(Page 14)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
4.1 That, in terms of Section 116(3) of the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56
of 2003, authority be granted for the extension of the period of performance for
Contract No. PSC 2015/006: professional services under Mkhizwana and Ogunjini
Water Treatment Works 1 M1/d Treatment Capacity Increase, for an additional
period of twenty two (22) months from 30 January 2019 to 30 November 2020, due
to the following reasons:
4.1.1 The vandalisation of Mkhizwana Water Treatment Works in September 2017 and
changes to the scope of works for Ogunjini Water Treatment Works as well as
stringent Water Use Licence requirements for both treatment works has caused
significant delays in completing the project.
4.1.2 The delay to prepare a new Professional Service Provider document, advertise,
tender, review and award would not take less than six (06) months.
4.1.3 The delay to effect a comprehensive handover from one Consultant to another would
be in order of an additional six (06) months. The process would require a detailed
review and acceptance of the design and drawings to facilitate the transfer of liability
from one Professional Indemnity Policy to another.
4.1.4 Significant additional costs will be incurred for another Consultant to check and
accept the original design before taking liability.
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4.1.5 The additional time delay and costs associated with the above items would be
significant and no additional value for money would be obtained.
4.2 That, subject to the adoption of .1 above, the corresponding completion date of the
professional services appointment be extended from 2019-01-30 to 2020-11-30.
4.3 That subject to the adoption of .1 and .2 above, public notices be advertised in the
relevant print media requesting comments and/or objections to the proposed
amendments to Professional Services Contract No. PSC 2015/006 for Mkhizwana
and Ogunjini Water Treatment Works 1 M1/d Treatment Capacity Increase, as per
the requirements in terms of Section 116 (3) of the Municipal Finance
Management Act No. 56 of 2003.
Vote No.: X6306 - Mkhizwana
X6307 - Ogunjini
R35 700 000.00 (Provided in the 2018/19 Capital Budget)
R24 600 000.00 (Provided in the 2019/20 Forward Capital Budget Estimates)
R 9 600 000.00 (To be provided in the 2020/21 Forward Capital Budget
Estimates)
R 2 300 000.00 (To be provided in the 2021/22 Forward Capital Budget
Estimates)
FC No.: 364/C128
ADOPTED.
5. EXTENSION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED
PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME (4/3/5/2)
(Page 28)
A need exists to extend a Memorandum of Agreement between eThekwini
Municipality and Department of Public Works for a further period of six (06)
months. This is to enable Learners to complete programme competencies and exit the
programme fully qualified to bid and execute labour-intensive projects.
In view of the foregoing,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
5.1 That authority be granted for the City Manager to sign an extension of the
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between eThekwini Municipality and
Department of Public Works for the existing Vuk’uPhile II Leanership Programme
for an additional six (06) months commencing from 01 October 2018 to 30 March
2019 to enable Leaners to complete programme competencies and exit the
programme fully qualified to bid and execute labour-intensive projects.
5.2 That subject to the approval of .1 above, authority be granted to the Head: Mayoral
Parlour to transfer a sum of R2 736 873.00 (Two Million Seven Hundred and Thirty
Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Three Rand) to Department of Public
Works, in terms of Section 67 of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of
2003, for the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme.
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Financial Implications:
Programme Activity 2018/2019 Estimate
(Additional Funding)
Total Funding
EPWP Vuk’uPhile Provision of Business Mentorship
support to Vuk’uPhile Phase II
contractors (25 contractors)
R784 389.00 R784 389.00
Provision of Technical Mentorship
support to Vuk’uPhile Phase II
contractors
R1 952 484.00 R1 952 484.00
TOTAL R2 736 873.00 R2 736 873.00
Programme Vote Number FC Number
EPWP Vuk’uPhile 2018/19 30730.10970.12120.0000.MRC01.0010 2019/49/02
ADOPTED.
6. BUDGET PREPARATION PROCESS 2019/2020 – 2021/2022: SCHEDULE OF
KEY DEADLINES (2/10/1/1/9)
(Page 121)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
6.1 That Council notes the schedule of key deadlines in respect of budget preparation
and associated processes including the Integrated Development Plan, Service
Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan, Performance Management and the
Annual Report processes for the 2019/20 - 2021/22 financial years, submitted in
compliance with the requirements of Section 21 of the Municipal Finance
Management Act No. 56 of 2003 and clearly outlined in the report by the
City Manager dated 2018-08-24.
6.2 That Council notes the deadlines incorporate specific processes including
preparation, tabling and approval of the Annual Budget, the annual review, tabling
and adoption of any amendments to the IDP and budget related policies and any
consultative engagements forming part of the processes.
6.3 That Council notes that progress reports will be submitted to the respective
Committees during the course of the budget process.
ADOPTED.
7. BUDGET STATEMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED 31 JULY 2018
(7/1/4)
(Page 147)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the Budget Statement Report for the month ended 2018-07-31, submitted by the
City Manager as per his report dated 2018-08-24, in compliance with Section 71 of
the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003 and Section 28 of the
Municipal Budget and Reporting Regulations in terms of Government Notice 32141
dated 17 April 2009, relating to the “Local Government: Municipal Finance
Management Act 2003, be noted.
NOTED.
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8. ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY ADJUSTMENT BUDGET 2017/2018 (7/1/2/2)
(Page 352)
Members of the Democratic Alliance (02) voted against the recommendation to
approve the adjustment budget citing huge expenditure incurred on events;
Metro Police overtime; EPWP Programme; marketing and advertising and protection
services. A member of Inkatha Freedom Party also voted against this approval and
cited a number of adjustment approvals submitted whereas the Municipal Finance
Management Act permits one report in this regard.
The majority African National Congress (04) voted in support of the matter given the
explanation that adjustment to the budget is effected when the Municipality has
received additional revenue and to authorize unforeseen and unavoidable
expenditure. Further, close-out reports have been previously reported for some of the
items where reasons for the expenditure incurred were duly noted.
Accordingly,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
8.1 That in accordance with the provisions of Section 28 of the Municipal Finance
Management Act No.56 of 2003 and in compliance with the Municipal Budget and
Reporting Regulations, the additional adjustments to the 2017/2018 Budget for
eThekwini Municipality, as reflected in the report of the City Manager dated
2018-08-24, be approved, and the approval of the Capital Adjustment Budget
constitute project approval of the specific projects.
8.2 That the Adjustment Budgets of the Municipal Entities as approved by the respective
Board of Directors and reflected in the report of the City Manager dated 2018-08-24,
be approved, in compliance with Section 87 of the Municipal Finance Management
Act No. 56 of 2003.
8.3 That Council notes that the additional Adjustment Budget is required based on the
following reasons:
(a) Adjustments in respect of Grant Funding allocations to the Municipality;
(b) Reallocation of funding sources with respect to capital projects due
to reduced borrowings;
(c) Re-prioritisation of projects mainly in the Engineering; eThekwini
Transport Authority; Office of the City Manager; Water & Sanitation; and
Community and Emergency Services Units.
Some Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned recommendations
of the Executive Committee advising that certain categories such as the
EPWP Programme; marketing and advertising and catering had been
drastically overspent and had to be adjusted. Further the issue of overtime for
Metro Police was concerning. However, the majority of the Councillors noted
that adjustments to the budget were effected when the Municipality had
received additional revenue and there was a need to authorize unforeseen and
unavoidable expenditure.
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The matter was thereafter put to the vote. With 171 Councillors present,
103 Councillors (ANC – 96, IND – 2 and AIC – 2, MOSA – 1, APC – 1 and
AL JAMA-AH – 1) voted in favour and 63 Councillors (DA – 53, IFP – 9 and
ACDP – 1) voted against. 5 Councillors (EFF – 4 and MF – 1) abstained
from voting.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
9. COMPENSATION FOR DWELLING OWNERS AFFECTED BY
CONSTRUCTION OF ETAFULENI / ANGOLA ROAD BUS ROUTE IN WARDS
53 AND 56 (26/3/2/3)
(Page 388)
The Committee acknowledged a process being followed to assess the need to
compensate owners affected as a result of Etafuleni road construction for bus route
purpose. Confirmation was given that a comprehensive analysis is being undertaken,
including property valuation in line with the Municipality’s Property Valuation Roll
and undertaking geotechnical assessment to compensate based on legitimate reasons.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
9.1 That authority be granted to the Head: Real Estate to make offers and payments of
70% of the Municipality’s assessed compensation, where applicable, plus VAT if
applicable, to owners affected by Etafuleni road construction for bus route, as per the
list of owners affected reflected in Annexure B of the report of the Head:
Engineering dated 2018-08-27 and subject to the dwelling owners affected producing
Identity Documents.
9.2 That subject to adoption of .1 above, authority be granted to the Head: Real Estate
to conclude the relevant Compensation Agreements.
9.3 That subject to adoption of .2 above, the balance of the 30% assessed compensation
be paid, where applicable, once the Municipality has been provided with vacant
occupation of the dwelling affected to confirm that owner has already relocated.
Financial implications
Vote: 49500.45110.51080.P10154.R003; R6 785 017.85 (Provided 2018/19)
FC: 2019/49/C065
ADOPTED.
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10. WS. 2018/001: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL IN TERMS OF SECTION 116(3)
OF THE MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT TO EXTEND PERIOD
OF PERFORMANCE FOR CONTRACT NO. PSC 2015/004: PROVISION
OF CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
SUPERVISION OF NORTH PARK AREA SEWER RETICULATION PROJECT
(WARD 63) (23/1/11/1/1/2)
(Page 397)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
10.1 That, in terms of Section 116(3) of the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56
of 2003, authority be granted for the extension of the period of performance under
Contract No. PSC 2015/004 for Provision of Consulting Services for Design and
Construction Supervision of North Park Area Sewer Reticulation Project, from thirty
six (36) months to seventy two (72) months period, due to the following reasons:
10.1.1 The project has been delayed significantly due to stringent environmental
compliance requirements set out by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife which include:
(i) That a formal application to construct sewer pipeline within the North Park
Protected Area be made for approval by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Board,
which approval process can take up to ten (10) months.
(ii) That a Memorandum of Agreement be entered into between eThekwini
Municipality and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife to confirm and stipulate
requirements of both parties and protocol to be followed when dealing with
sensitive areas.
(iii) That Standard Sewer Maintenance Management Programme be compiled
and implemented for Sensitive Areas throughout eThekwini.
10.2 That subject to the adoption of .1 above, public notice be advertised in the relevant
print media requesting comments and/or objections to the proposed amendments
to Contract No. PSC 2015/004, as per the requirements in terms of Section 116 (3)
of the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003.
Vote No.: Y7083
R579 000.00 (Provided in the 2018/19 Capital Budget)
R577 000.00 (Provided in the 2019/20 Draft Capital Budget)
R401 894.52 (Provided in the 2020/21 Draft Capital Budget)
R200 000.00 (To be provided in the 2021/22 Draft Capital Budget)
FC No.: 365/C1101
ADOPTED.
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2017/2018:
Annual
Report:
MPAC
July 31
2018
The Annual Report of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC)
records the Committee’s activities for the 2017/2018 financial year
Municipal Public
Accounts Committee
(MPAC)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CHAIRPERSON’S STATEMENT 1467
2. MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE 1469
3. ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE 1469
4. REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2016/2017 RECOMMENDATIONS 1470
5. REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS 1470
6. MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE COMMENTS,
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2017/2018 1471
7. CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING 1471
8. REVIEW OF EFFECTIVENESS 1472
9. ANNEXURES 1473
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1. CHAIRPERSON’S STATEMENT
It is my pleasure to present to you the Annual Report of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee
which records the Committee’s activities during the 2017/2018 financial year.
The major areas that featured in the Committee’s work programme were the Auditor General’s
Report, the IDP, Budget and Municipal Performance, Annual Report Process, In-Year Monitoring
and the Audit Committee Report.
There were also other matters which the Committee prioritised in 2017/2018 which are reflected in
Annexure A, attached hereto.
It is disappointing to note that the Committee encountered a number of challenges during our
interrogation of this year’s Annual Report. Our work and role was greatly undermined by some
officials who failed to appear before the Committee despite numerous requests to do so. Officials
have further failed to submit reports and in some instances, the quality of the said reports was
questionable due to incomplete and/or incorrect information provided. However, some Units
cooperated fully and enabled Committee to exercise its oversight role.
The Committee still lacks support staff such as researchers which is crucial if it is to be effective in
the execution of its oversight responsibilities.
I believe that for the Committee to be more effective, study tours and further training need to be
organised for Committee Members and the support staff.
As we are striving for a clean audit in 2019, the relationship between the Committee and the
Chairpersons of Support Committees is crucial to guard against duplications and
unnecessary conflicts.
Besides the usual reports as set down in the Committee’s Terms of Reference, other issues likely to
be prominent in the work programme of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee for 2018/2019
are the monitoring of the implementation of Committee’s recommendations to Council; more
vigorous oversight over the implementation of the action plan in response to the audit findings,
supply chain management oversight, monitoring of the performance of plan owners as well as
oversight in respect of financial management.
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Effective participation in the work of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee makes demands on
the time and energies of members – not just in attending the 21 meetings which took place in
2017/2018 but equally important is the considerable volume of reading and preparation for
meetings. Members of the Committee are part time Councillors, some of whom are also Ward
Councillors, and I am very appreciative of the professionalism and support provided by my
colleagues.
May I place on record my appreciation of the support provided by the management and staff of
eThekwini Municipality. My particular thanks are extended to the Head: City Hall Administration,
the Secretariat Department, the City Integrity and Investigations Unit and to Deputy Head:
Litigation whose continued support has made an invaluable contribution to the work of
the Committee.
Thabane Luthuli
Chairperson: Municipal Public Accounts Committee
eThekwini Municipality
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2. MEMBERSHIP OF THE MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ACOUNTS COMMITTEE
Members of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) are non-Executive Members of
Council. The Mayor, Members of the Executive Committee, Speaker and the Chief Whip may not
serve on MPAC. Councillors serving on MPAC do not serve on other Committees of Council to
minimise possible conflicts of interest.
The Committee comprises of 11 members appointed by full Council on a proportional
representation basis and one Inkosi on an ex-officio basis.
During 2017/2018, the members of the Committee were:-
NO. SURNAME NAMES DESIGNATION PARTY
1. Luthuli Thabane Jacques Chairperson ANC
2. Luthuli Pearl Deputy Chairperson ANC
3. Beetge Andre Member DA
4. Collins Terence Peter Member DA
5. Dlamini Conrad Bongimusa Member ANC
6. Iyir Noorharpersadh Birtharthee Member IFP
7. Mnguni Lungile Claire Member EFF
8. Mnguni Ntombizodwa Enid Member ANC
9. Mthethwa Thabani-Mbongiseni Member DA
10. Shezi Muziwenhlanhla Conelius Member ANC
11. Sibiya Ntokozo Member ANC
12 Shozi Emmanuel Bhekuzalo Ex-Officio Amakhosi
3. ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE
The primary function of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee is to help Council to hold the
Administration, Municipal Agencies and Entities accountable for their management of municipal
funds and assets in order to ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of council resources.
This includes the Council’s Support Committees, Executive Committee as well as Councillors.
MPAC plays a role in increasing public and Council awareness of the financial and performance
issues of the Municipality and its Entities.
The Committee activities include a mix of self-initiated enquiries and referred enquiries.
The Committee receives submissions and conducts briefings and hearings on such matters as
required.
Summary of Committee Activities Activity Number
Reports Tabled 192
Deliberative Meetings 21
Hearings 4
Briefings 1
Witnesses Appearing Nil
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4. REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2016/2017 RECOMMENDATIONS
The Municipal Public Accounts Committee highlights in its Annual Report recommendations to the
Council its examination of the management of municipal funds and assets throughout the year. The
purpose of these recommendations is to draw attention to issues which in the opinion of the
Municipal Public Accounts Committee warrant follow up action. The Committee attaches
considerable importance to having them actioned.
The Committee places on record its disappointment in the delay and failure in some instances to
receive responses to the recommendations made to Council in the 2016/2017 financial year. These
include issues such as:- Service Provider Performance, Revenue Management System, Non-
compliance with Laws and Regulations resulting in Irregular Expenditure; Consequence
Management and Material Water Losses.
Therefore, to enable systematic implementation of its recommendations, Committee will be
requesting that the City Manager institute arrangements for tracking follow up actions and
preparing periodic progress reports on their implementation. The Committee believes that this will
enhance the effectiveness of its work by both minimising the need for unnecessary repetition of
recommendations and by providing a framework for dialogue with management on issues arising
from the implementation process.
The process of constructive engagement can also be enhanced by the timeous circulation of detailed
responses to the recommendations made by the Committee. In future, these responses will be
appended to the Committee’s Annual Report.
5. REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
The Municipal Public Accounts Committee reports directly to Council. In addition to reporting on
issues which require the attention of the Council on an adhoc basis, MPAC will be reporting to
Council on a quarterly basis as well as providing an Annual Report to Council at financial year end.
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6. MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE COMMENTS, FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2017/2018
The Municipal Public Accounts Committee, having deliberated on a number of issues, made
recommendations to Council in relation to the following matters:-
Irregular expenditure
Consequence Management
Bad Debt Provision
Material Water Losses
Financial Management
7. CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
The Municipal Public Accounts Committee recognises that training and capacity building
interventions assist its members enhance the quality and effectiveness of their performance.
It is therefore imperative that members are given the opportunity to receive ongoing training to keep
abreast with the requisite skills and knowledge to undertake the Committee’s oversight role.
The effectiveness and success with which the Committee performs its functions is dependent on its
members having the necessary skills and knowledge.
In 2017/2018 the Committee has attended the following conferences/workshops/training/study
tours:-
DATE CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/TRAINING/BENCHMARKING
01 November 2016 Training:
Supply Chain Management
Consequence Management Guidelines
Disciplinary Procedure and Code of Collective Agreement
10 November 2016 Training:
Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA)
Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) and
Performance Monitoring And Evaluation
19 January 2017 Training:
Budgets and Financial Management
Asset Registers and Reading Of Financial Statements
mSCOA
07 February 2017 COGTA Training:
Roles and Responsibilities of MPAC
Unauthorised, Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure
Analysis of Annual Report
Preparation of the Oversight Report
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DATE CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/TRAINING/BENCHMARKING
20-21 June 2017 SALGA Training: MPAC
22-23 June 2017 Benchmarking: Study Tour to Ekurhuleni Municipality
23-24 July 2017 Benchmarking: Study Tour to Buffalo City Municipality
9-11 October 2017 2017 CIGFARO Annual Conference in Cape Town
23 June 2018 Councillor Accelerated Leadership Programme
8. REVIEW OF EFFECTIVENESS
The Committee’s effectiveness is hampered by the lack of resources as explained above as well as
tardy responsiveness from some officials, including sometimes, that of the City Manager whose
strategic thinking is vital in order for the Committee to prioritise its work.
However, the Committee has built a reputation for its insistence on proper governance within the
municipality and its aim to achieve a clean audit report from the Auditor General as soon as
possible, preferably by the 2019 financial year end. This has led to an extensive review of the
Supply Chain Management policies and recommendations for new or reviewed policies in other
areas of municipal business.
Progress is sometimes frustratingly slow, but it is the determination of the Committee that its
recommendations to Council are thoroughly researched, Departments properly interrogated and the
results targeted towards a City proud of its clean administration. There is still some way to go, but
the Committee is convinced it will achieve this aim.
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Annexure A
ITEMS CONSIDERED BY THE MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE IN
THE 2017/2018 FINANCIAL YEAR
NO. ITEM DATE
CONSIDERED
STATUS
1. Revenue Management System 2017-07-26
Unresolved, due to challenges experienced by the
Water and Sanitation Unit.
2. Major Amendments category of monthly
report on awards made by the City
2017-07-26 Unresolved, awaiting additional information in
respect of major amendments category Supply Chain
Management.
3. Procurement of specialised vehicles:
Award of contract CF/66/16 to Denel
SOC Ltd
2017-07-26 Resolved on the basis that future reports contain
detailed and updated information to enable matters to
be dealt with expeditiously.
4. Blacklisting Committee Report 2017-07-26 Report from the Blacklisting Committee provided by
the City Manager to the meeting of 2017-07-17.
5. Settlement agreement in respect of
Tambo Plaza Housing Project: Namandla
Civils cc/eThekwini Municipality
2017-08-17 Unresolved, awaiting feedback from the City
Manager as matter was subjudice.
6. Illegal occupation of municipal land 2017-08-17 Report provided to Committee on 2017-05-23 and
awaiting further progress report from Head: Real
Estate in respect of the matter.
7. Procurement of Metro Police dogs 2017-08-17 Unresolved, awaiting results of investigation
undertaken by CIIU.
8. MPAC terms of reference 2017-08-17 Amendments made to TOR following benchmarking
visits to Ekurhuleni and Buffalo City and induction
by SALGA. Resolved and submitted to Legal and
Compliance Services for inclusion in the
consolidated terms of reference of the Municipality
9. Bad debt write off 2016/17 2017-08-17 Resolved on the basis of bad debts being monitored
on an ongoing basis by the Revenue Management
Unit.
10. Lack of formal policy for management of
road infrastructure
2017-08-17 In progress, a progress report dated 2017-08-08 on
the formulation of a policy was provided by Head:
Engineering to MPAC.
11. Status update of works at 75
Langalibalele Dube Street
2017-08-17 In progress. Awaiting consolidated report on
corrective measures to be undertaken by the DCM:
Human Settlements, Engineering and ETA.
12. Section 36: Queries in relation to Refuse
collection and street sweeping services
for townships in eThekwini areas.
2017-08-17 Resolved. Report by the Head: Strategic Projects
dated 2018-02-03 provided to Committee on 2018-
02-14.
13 Report on current status of 1C-18381:
Provision of Security services for 36
month period
2017-07-11 Unresolved as matter is subjudice. Awaiting progress
report from City Manager
14. Municipal Services & Living Conditions
Survey 2016/2017
2017-07-11 Resolved on the basis that concerns raised by
Committee would be considered in respect of the
sample size used for the survey.
15. Non-Revenue water reduction:
Interventions as at June 2017
2017-07-11 In progress, further NRW interventions put in place
in December 2017.
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CONSIDERED
STATUS
16. Infill sites in Newlands (East and West),
Phoenix, Chatsworth and Kwamashu:
Settlement agreement between
Municipality and Woodglaze Trading
2017-10-18 In progress. The Head: Legal and Compliance
Services to keep Committee abreast with regard to
further legal processes being undertaken and the
Head: CIIU to undertake a further forensic
investigation into construction contracts awarded to
Woodglaze and cover queries raised by
Committee as well.
17. Section 116(3): Ambiguity in relation to
how many times a contract could be
amended or extended
2017-11-29 Unresolved. Awaiting feedback from Legal and
Compliance Services
18. Progress Report on expenditure in
relation to implementation of top 150
projects
2018-02-06 As per Finance, progress report provided in Section
71 report to Council.
19. Status Report of Catalytic Projects 2018-02-08 Unresolved, awaiting detailed presentation by the
DCM: Economic Development and Planning.
20. Ward Committees: Consequences for
Members who default on their payment
of municipal accounts
2018-02-12 In progress. Committee requested that defaulting on
payment for municipal services be incorporated into
the Terms of Reference of Ward Committees as one
of the reasons for termination of membership.
Awaiting feedback.
21. Attendance of officials at MPAC
meetings
2018-02-19 Reported to Council in Oversight Report dated 2018-
03-28.
22. Provision of eThekwini Municipality’s
2016/17 Final Management Report to
MPAC
2018-03-08 Committee was unable to complete its interrogation
of the findings by the AG timeously as it was not
provided with the Management Report until the end
of March 2018.
23. Non achievement of key performance
indicators in Plan 2 and Plan 3
2018-03-08 Resolved. Committee interrogated Plan Owners on
the non-achievement of KPIs in Plan 2 and Plan 3.
Assurance was given that plans were in place to
address any targets which were not being achieved
timeously.
24. Review of external service provider
performance monitoring by Units:
Quarter 2, 2017/18
2018-03-13 Resolved. Committee interrogated Heads of Units in
respect of the matter on 2018-06-05 and obtained
feedback in respect of monitoring of performance of
service providers. A quarterly report will be
submitted to MPAC.
25. Intimidation of Council officials by
Business Forums
2018-03-15 Reported to Council in Oversight Report dated 2018-
03-28.
26. Action plan in response to AG’s findings
2016/17: Implementation of Action Plan
2018-03-15 Unresolved as the AG was unable to provide insight
into the extent of Management’s implementation of
the Action Plan
27. Consequence Management 2018-03-24 Unresolved. Awaiting feedback from the City
Manager in respect of CIIU being appropriately
capacitated to undertake investigations to effect
consequence management and ensure that cases are
timeously finalised. CM to ensure effective record
keeping by Units to enable provision of required
evidence at disciplinary hearings.
28. Audit issues and action taken for same to
be reported to the Provincial Legislature
2018-03-24 In progress. Awaiting feedback from Head:
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation.
29 ICT issues related to the 2016/2017
AG’s report: City wide centralisation of
the IT function
2018-05-08 Unresolved. Awaiting information in order to report
to Council.
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30. 2016/2017 Audit Report: Status of Key
Controls: Financial Management:
Inadequate monitoring over recording
and disclosure of commitments
2018-05-10 Unresolved. Awaiting report in writing from Head:
Expenditure.
31. 2016/2017 Audit Report: Status of Key
Controls: Compliance monitoring:
Invoices not paid within 30 days
2018-05-10 Unresolved. Awaiting report in writing from Head:
Expenditure.
32. 2016/2017 Audit Report: Significant
emphasis of matters: Uncertainty relating
to future outcome of litigation
2018-05-23 In progress. Awaiting feedback from Internal Audit
regarding the categorisation of disputes and damages
lodged against the City per line department in order
for intervention strategies to be developed.
33. Status Report: Outcome of
audit/review/investigations undertaken in
respect of Revenue Management System
2018-05-23 In progress. Awaiting feedback from the City
Manager in relation to the investigations undertaken
into RMS.
35. Durban International Convention Centre
: Report in respect of conflict of interest
of 2 DICC board members
2018-06-11 In progress. Awaiting report from the CEO: Durban
International Convention Centre.
36. Centralisation of the City’s Call Centres:
Challenges experienced by Electricity
Unit
2018-06-11 In progress. Awaiting feedback from the DCM:
Governance and IGR in relation to the matter.
37. Presentation on Non-Revenue water,
including losses attributed to housing
rental stock and hostels
2018-06-11 Report received. To be considered at the meeting of
MPAC on 2018-08-07.
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Annexure B
2016/2017 OVERSIGHT REPORT
1. REVIEW OF EXTERNAL SERVICE PROVIDER PERFORMANCE
MONITORING BY UNITS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY
Of the 385 contracts that were due for assessment (those valued at R10 Million and
above), only 315 (82%) were assessed as required by legislation. Some of the
assessments that were not fully compliant in that they were not signed by both the
reporting officer and the external service provider. The quality of some was
questionable. Assessment outcomes did not match the achievement of key
performance indicators; i.e. performance was said to be acceptable despite service
providers failing to achieve key performance indicators. In other instances,
incomplete forms were submitted; with no comment being provided on the
achievement of key performance indicators. The cooperation of all Unit Heads is
required to ensure full compliance and meaningful assessment of the performance of
service providers; which will result in improved service delivery.
In our engagement with management; we were informed that performance was
monitored by Units with warning letters being issued in instances of poor
performance. Should the performance not improve termination and blacklisting was
then considered.
We are concerned that the majority of the companies which are blacklisted are black-
owned companies which defeats the Municipality’s goal of Radical Economic
Transformation.
Of further concern is the issue of poor performance of service providers across the
municipality; many of whom are awarded numerous contracts. The issue of Business
Forums should be viewed in a serious light as we are informed it also contributes to
poor performance.
Accordingly,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.1 That the manner in which awards are made to service providers be reviewed as it
appeared that the multiple award of contracts to service providers impacted
negatively on their cash flow and ability to perform effectively; which eventually
resulted in termination of contracts and blacklisting of the said companies.
1.2 That capacity building and support programmes be developed for emerging
contractors that are awarded contracts by the municipality to enable them to perform
effectively and deliver as expected.
1.3 That the City Manager ensure the effective implementation of the Preferential
Procurement Regulations of 2017 as this will go a long way in addressing the
concerns of the various business forums and interest groups.
ADOPTED.
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2. ANNUAL REPORT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
Whilst we value and appreciate the level of public participation on the Annual
Report, it is our view that there is great room for improvement. Provision was made
for the engagement of communities through one central hearing; which was
unfortunately poorly attended. We believe that if the hearings were taken closer to
communities more meaningful engagement of communities would be realised.
It is also our view that the Annual Report Public Participation Process should be led
by the Municipal Public Accounts Committee; with Committee being privy to all
arrangements in this regard.
Accordingly,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the required financial and human resources be provided to the Municipal Public
Accounts Committee to enable the engagement of communities on the Annual
Report at a ward level in future.
ADOPTED.
3. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Following numerous engagements with Units, we have come to the conclusion that
the municipality’s SCM system has weaknesses and deficiencies which are
negatively impacting the ability of Units to effectively deliver services to
communities.
Some of the weaknesses are:
● in the crafting of tender specifications and evaluation of tenders which
results in awards being challenged;
● the length of time taken to conclude a tender process;
● insufficient vetting of service providers (particularly emerging contractors)
to determine whether they have the capacity to deliver on contracts prior to
award; and
● SCM processes being undertaken by officials who lack the requisite
knowledge of such processes.
In addition, we were previously informed that a database of vetted sub-contractors
per ward would be compiled and used by main contractors for the purpose of
implementing the Preferential Procurement Regulations. We are of the view that this
would go a long way in addressing the concerns raised by business forums and other
interest groups.
Therefore
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
A comprehensive evaluation of the municipality’s Supply Chain Management system
(structure, policy and processes) be undertaken to determine its ability to effectively
support service delivery; with measures being undertaken to correct any deficiencies
in this regard.
ADOPTED.
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4. CHALLENGES
We encountered a number of challenges during our interrogation of this year’s
Annual Report. Our work and role was greatly undermined by some officials who
failed to appear before us despite numerous requests in this regard. In addition, they
failed to submit reports as required and instances where reports were submitted; the
quality of the said reports was questionable due to incomplete and/or incorrect
information being provided.
The non-cooperation by officials impacted on our ability to undertake our duties
effectively and to fulfill our mandate. We were unable to deliberate on all matters in
the Annual Report and report such matters to Council.
It is our view that the lack of consequence management is the root cause of the
continued undermining and disrespect of MPAC by officials.
Therefore,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the City Manager take the requisite action against the officials who have
hampered the work of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee during the
2016/2017 Annual Report process.
ADOPTED.
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Annexure C
2016/17 ACTION PLAN FOR AUDITOR GENERAL FINDINGS
AUDITOR GENERAL FINDINGS TRACKING OF ACTION PLANS STATUS AS AT 26 JUNE 2018
UNIT RESOLVED IN PROGRESS TOTAL
Expenditure 13 2 15
IMU / IT 14 4 18
Electricity 1 0 1
Housing 0 6 6
Revenue 8 6 14
PMU 1 0 1
SCM 13 6 19
CIIU 0 1 1
HR 2 1 3
Water 16 16 32
EPWP 5 5 10
Internal Control 0 1 1
TOTAL 73 48 121
Contd./AG Log 2016/17
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NOTICE OF MOTION
IN TERMS OF SECTION 18 OF THE RULES OF ORDER
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1. NOTICE OF MOTION : ESTABLISHING OF MUNICIPAL IN-PATIENT
REHABILITATION FACILITIES WITHIN ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY:
PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR NL GRAHAM AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR CP PAPPAS (30/1/1/1)
This Council noting that:-
● Drug addiction has become a huge crisis in eThekwini with tens of thousands
of people addicted to opiate based drugs like ‘whoonga’ and ‘sugars’;
● These drugs are incredibly hard to stop taking, and addicts generally need
medical assistance to be rehabilitated;
● The provincial government has incredibly limited capacity for in-patient
rehabilitation, leaving people without medical aid or money with few options
to access help;
● Durban’s drug crisis is severely impacting on the safety, aesthetics and
well-being of our communities;
Hereby resolves that the Executive Committee investigates and reports back on:-
The possibility of establishing municipal in-patient rehabilitation facilities with
eThekwini Municipality.
Councillor NL Graham moved her Notice of Motion and thereafter motivated
same. As not all Councillors were in support of the Motion the matter was put
to the vote. With 173 Councillors present, 54 Councillors (DA – 52, ACDP – 1
and APC – 1) voted in favour and 119 Councillors (ANC – 99, IFP – 9, EFF – 4,
IND – 2, AIC – 2, MF – 1, MOSA – 1 and AL JAMA-AH – 1) voted against.
There were no abstentions recorded.
The above Notice of Motion was, by the majority vote, NOT CARRIED.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE DECISIONS
Decisions of Committees reflected below have been reported to Council by way of circulating
minutes of such Committees to each Member of the Council:-
1. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meetings held on : 2018-06-14
: 2018-07-19
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2. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meetings held on : 2018-07-24
: 2018-08-14
3. GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Meetings held on : 2018-07-23
: 2018-08-15
4. HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Meetings held on : 2018-07-17
: 2018-08-07
5. HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE: TREASURY AND
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Meeting held on : 2018-06-13
6. LOCAL LABOUR FORUM: COMMUNITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
CLUSTER
Meeting held on : 2018-06-20
7. LOCAL LABOUR FORUM: METRO POLICE
Meetings held on : 2018-06-18
: 2018-07-03
8. SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting held on : 2018-07-17
9. SPEAKER’S COMMITTEE
Meeting held on : 2018-07-26
NOTED.
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