Government Gazette Staatskoerant

Transcription

1 Government Gazette Staatskoerant REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA REPUBLIEK VAN SUID AFRIKA Regulation Gazette No Regulasiekoerant Vol October Oktober 2016 No N.B. The Government Printing Works will not be held responsible for the quality of Hard Copies or Electronic Files submitted for publication purposes ISSN AIDS HELPLINE: Prevention is the cure 40384

2 2 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 OCTOBER 2016

3 STAATSKOERANT, 28 OKTOBER 2016 No IMPORTANT NOTICE: The GovernmenT PrinTinG Works Will not be held responsible for any errors ThaT might occur due To The submission of incomplete / incorrect / illegible copy. no future queries Will be handled in connection WiTh The above. Contents No. Gazette No. Page No. Government Notices Goewermentskennisgewings Telecommunications and Postal Services, Department of/ Telekommunikasie en Posdienste, Departement van 1356 Use of Official Languages Act (12/2012): Language Policy of the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services

4 Telecommunications and Postal Services, Department of/ Telekommunikasie en Posdienste, Departement van 1356 Use of Official Languages Act (12/2012): Language Policy of the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services GOVERNMENT NOTICE 4 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 OCTOBER 2016 No. Government Notices Goewermentskennisgewings 2016 DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SERVICES AND POSTAL SERVICES NO OCTOBER 2016 USE OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGES ACT, 2012 (ACT NO 12 OF 2012) - LANGUAGE POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SERVICES I, Mr. SJ Mjwara, Acting Director -General of the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services ( "DIPS "), in terms of the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No 12 of 2012) and Regulation 3(2) of the Use of Official Languages Regulations, 2013, hereby publish the DTPS' Language Policy for public information and comment. J Mjwara Acting Director -General DTPS

5 STAATSKOERANT, 28 OKTOBER 2016 No l ) _.- r? 3econmun catiorts & postal services Department: Telecommunications and Postal Services REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

6 6 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 OCTOBER INTRODUCTION 7 3. PURPOSE 2 4. OBJECTIVES 2 5. PRINCIPLES Training and Development Capacity Building Initiatives Official Languages Use and Form in the DIPS Publication and Access to this Policy 6 9. ESCALATION OF COMPLAINTS AND DEALING WITH COMPLAINTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY REPORTING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY 8

7 STAATSKOERANT, 28 OKTOBER 2016 No GLOSSARY OF TERMS - DEFINITION TERM DEFINITION Act The Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No.12 of 2012) Constitution The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 Department (DTPS) Policy The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services The Language Policy of the DTPS Regulations The Regulations in terms of The Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (act No 12 of 2012) With the dawn of the new dispensation, the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 embraces the principle of multilingualism with 11 languages granted the official language status. The Constitution recognizes these languages- Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siswati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isindebele and isizulu, as the official languages of the country in terms of section 6(1) thereof. Section 6(2) and subsection (4) further provides that the state also has to take practical and positive measures to elevate the status and advance the use of these previously marginalized languages; and that national and provincial governments must regulate and monitor the use of official languages through legislative and other measures. Over and above these provisions, the Constitution also recognizes the speakers of the Koi, Nama and San languages (spoken predominantly in the Northern Cape), as well as the deaf community of South Africa. The Language Policy of the Department is therefore aimed at

8 8 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 OCTOBER Identify at least three official languages that the national department, national public entity or national enterprise use for government purposes, Stipulate how official languages be used effectively communicating with the public, official notices, government publications, and inter and intragovernment communication, public enterprise will effectively communicate with members of the public whose language of choice is not one of its chosen official languages, or South African Sign Language,

9 STAATSKOERANT, 28 OKTOBER 2016 No Commitment to the promotion of all languages in the Republic of South Africa, in order to ensure language equity and language rights as required by a democratic dispensation; Recognition of multilingualism as a resource to maximize collaborative partnerships in nation building, economic development and social cohesion; III

10 10 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 OCTOBER Compile and submit reports on the existence and implementation of this Policy, to the Minister for Telecommunications and Postal Services as well as to the Pan South African Language Board, terms of section 9 of the Perform any other functions that the Minister of Arts and Culture, custodian of the Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No.12 of 2012) and regulations thereupon, may prescribe. eleven (1 official languages of The Republic of South Africa are recognised languages be used in the DTPS. They are: Sesotho, Setswana, English, Afrikaans, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, isizulu, isixhosa, Siswati, isindebele and Sepedi.

11 STAATSKOERANT, 28 OKTOBER 2016 No The Department will consider amongst others, a balance of the factors when deciding on the language in which to respond to any other client and citizen: (i) Geographical usage; (ii) Client's preference Regional circumstances; (iv) Practicality; (v) Expense Area of Work/Stakeholder Language Choice /Preference Conducting business within the Public Service to departments across spheres of Government, and stakeholders for collaboration (i.e. Negotiations) in terms of Legislation and Policy, in writing and orally English

12 12 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 OCTOBER 2016 Area of Work/Stakeholder Language Choice /Preference Official publications intended for public distribution (post adverts, Policy, forms, Circulars, Directives, and signage English Or one of the official languages of the Public hearings (Izimbizo) and other The official languages of the Republic taking into account regional circumstances. or sight International communication English This policy will be published on the department's INTRANET and Website for external access, after approval of the Policy. On request the Department will make available documentation in braille or on audio to those with sight and hearing impairments. 8.1 The department draws its mandate from the following statues, Constitution 1996, Sentech Act, 1996, Former States Posts and Telecommunication Act, 1996, Postal Services Act, 1998, Department of Communications Rationalisation Act, 1998, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002, Electronic Communications Act, (Sec 3; sec 4 (5); Sec 5 (6); Chapter 9 and Section 79 (B); Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (2000); South African

13 STAATSKOERANT, 28 OKTOBER 2016 No Government, business associations, international and regional organisations such as the ITU, the regulator, academia, ICT policy analysts, researchers, civil society organisations such as the Media Freedom and Diversity- Right to Know Campaign, lobby and advocacy organisations such as Alliance for Internet Access, media, D _ ' _ ' D - _ -

14 14 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 OCTOBER

15 STAATSKOERANT, 28 OKTOBER 2016 No Warning!!! To all suppliers and potential suppliers of goods to the Government Printing Works The Government Printing Works would like to warn members of the public against an organised syndicate(s) scamming unsuspecting members of the public and claiming to act on behalf of the Government Printing Works. One of the ways in which the syndicate operates is by requesting quotations for various goods and services on a quotation form with the logo of the Government Printing Works. Once the official order is placed the syndicate requesting upfront payment before delivery will take place. Once the upfront payment is done the syndicate do not deliver the goods and service provider then expect payment from Government Printing Works. Government Printing Works condemns such illegal activities and encourages service providers to confirm the legitimacy of purchase orders with GPW SCM, prior to processing and delivery of goods. To confirm the legitimacy of purchase orders, please contact: Renny Chetty (012) (Renny.Chetty@gpw.gov.za), Anna-Marie du Toit (012) (Anna-Marie.DuToit@gpw.gov.za) and Siraj Rizvi (012) (Siraj.Rizvi@gpw.gov.za)

16 16 No GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 OCTOBER 2016 Printed by and obtainable from the Government Printer, Bosman Street, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001 Contact Centre Tel: Publications: Tel: (012) , ,