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CW439E - 22 June 2012

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  • Picture of Dennis Victor Bloem
    D V Bloem question
    (1) Whether he will deal with the (a) scourge of corruption that has plagued his department, (b) outstanding Special Investigating Unit investigations even more ferociously than in the past three years and (c) unresolved renewal and extension of tenders that are benefiting long standing contracts of certain companies (name furnished); if not, why not; if so, what can be expected in the first six months of his tenure in office in this regard; (2) whether he will provide a summary of (a) known and (b) expected challenges ahead in each matter; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
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    Minister of Correctional Services answer
    PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES | | FOR WRITTEN REPLY PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION NO: 337 DATE SUBMITTED TO PARLIAMENT: Wednesday, 05 September 2012 Mr D V Bloem (COPE-FS) to ask the Minister of Correctional Services: 1) Whether he will deal with the (a) scourge of corruption that has plagued his department, (b) outstanding Special Investigating Unit investigations even more ferociously than in the past three years and (c) unresolved renewal and extension of tenders that are specifically benefiting long standing contracts of certain companies (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what can be expected in the first six months of his tenure in office in this regard; 2) whether he will provide a summary of (a) known and (b) expected challenges ahead in this matter; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? CW439E REPLY: (1) (a), (b) and (c) Yes. It should be noted that the nutrition contract (HK14/2008) with the said company was extended (and not renewed). The surveillance contract (HK2/2005) expired on 31 March 2012 and was not extended. An open tender process is currently in progress for a follow on maintenance contract. The fencing contract (HK24/2005) will expire on 31 December 2012 and a follow on maintenance contract will be arranged through the open tender process. It should be noted that the Special Investigations Unit has concluded its investigation and the matter is currently with the Hawks. The matter is thus sub-judice. (2) (a) and (b) The following are known challenges: • Capacity of the two specialised units dealing with fraud and corruption in the Department, in terms of sections 95A (DIU) and 95B (Code Enforcement). • Whistle-blowing is and remains a challenge, but is important in the fight against corruption. It is also expected that the turn-around time for investigations and disciplinary processes will be improved, although it will always be complicated due to the dependence on law enforcement agencies to get information.
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