1. The South African Human Rights Commission
Meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development
11 September 2012

2. Contents
Enhancing the working relationship between the SAHRC and Parliament
Quarterly meetings
Informal meetings
Joint meetings with the Portfolio Committee
OISD
The SAHRCs reporting obligations to Parliament
How can the SAHRC report more effectively to Parliament
Parliament’s role in assisting the Commission with its reporting obligations
PAIA reporting obligations and challenges
Funding requirements
Towards an ideal budget
Sharing resources with Chapter 9 institutions
How can Parliament support the SAHRCs request for additional funding?
Enhancing the role of Commissioners
Conditions of Service
The impact of Commissioner Baai’s death
Human Rights Commission Act

3. Additional Funding Proposal
Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development
11 September 2012

4. Contents The Big Question Analysis of the Current Context
Cutting spending over the medium to long-term
Analysis of the Current Context
Acknowledging the fiscal challenges
Performance information
Radical (but Realistic) Recommendations
Chapter 9s working together
Greater collaboration = effective and efficient institutions
The Plan
Assistance from Treasury
Political buy-in

5. The Big Question Cutting spending over the medium to long-term
Savings and reprioritisation within the MTEF baseline
Priorities to be accommodated through reprioritisation
1%, 2%, 3% baseline deductions
Impact of reprioritisation and baseline reduction on outputs
Proposals for long-term savings
How do you plan to cut spending over the medium to long-term?

6. Analysis of the Current Context Acknowledging the challenges faced by National Treasury
The tax to GDP ratio has remained unchanged at 24.5% from 2009/10 to 2010/11. The ratio has been decreasing over the last several years from a 27.6% high in 2007/08 to the current 24.5% as a result of the global financial crisis when revenue contracted. The reduction is mainly due to contribution of CIT as a percentage of GDP which declined from 7.2% in 2008/09 to 5.5% in 2009/10 and further to 4.8% in 2010/11.

7. Analysis of the Current Context Why Treasury’s approach is wrong
1%, 2%, 3% results in a piecemeal approach to cutting spending
Spending cuts = cuts in essential services
Cutting services reduces organisational effectiveness
A more holistic approach is required

8. Analysis of the Current Context Why Treasury’s approach is wrong
Baseline Reduction
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
R’000
Consultants
597.96
627.86
659.26
Recruitment costs
482.04 -
Agency and support / outsourced services
745.25
782.51
Office rentals and leases
916.89
2,151.23
TOTALS 1,
2,290.00
3,593.00
RTT process started in 2010
Advocacy
Research
Legal Services

9. Analysis of the Current Context Why Treasury’s approach is wrong
Baseline Reduction
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
R’000
SAHRC
1,080.00
2,290.00
3,593.00
CGE
600.00
1,000.00
1,050.00
PPSA
1,899.00
4,100.00
6,434.00
CRL Rights
325.00
699.00
1,117.00
TOTALS
3,904.00
8,089.00
12,194.00
Reprioritisation

10. Analysis of the Current Context Acknowledging the challenges faced by Human Rights Commission

11. Radical (but Realistic) Recommendations for cutting spending
10% of our budget is spent on rentals
Large meeting areas are used 15% of the working day
Current building layout results in almost all staff having an office
Similar challenges faced by other C9s

12. Radical (but Realistic) Recommendations for cutting spending

13. Radical (but Realistic) Recommendations for cutting spending – C9 House

14. Radical (but Realistic) Recommendations for cutting spending – C9 House

15. The Plan Working together to cut costs and improve performance
5 Polokwane
25 Municipal Offices
3 Rustenburg
1 Mabopane
1 Siyabuswa
5 Nelspruit
1 Mmabatho
2 Pretoria
1 Centurion
19 Municipal Office
2 Mafikeng
7 JHB
18 Municipal Offices
1 Vryburg
1 Potchefstroom
1 Kuruman
51 Municipal Offices
2 Upington
1 Newcastle
1 Phuthaditjhaba
20 Municipal Offices
4 Kimberley
1 Pietermaritzburg
6 Bloemfontein
4 Durban
1 Westville
27 Municipal Offices
1 Umtata
1 Bisho
39 Municipal offices
28 Municipal Offices
4 East London
2 Port Elizabeth
6 Cape Town
1 George

16. The Plan Working together to cut costs and improve performance
100% target will be reached in 2014/15 (AG Performance Audits)
Ideal budget: R140 million in 2013/14 and R157 million in 2014/15
Increases required for two more financial years before spending cuts can be considered
In 2015/16 guaranteed, pre-approved budget cuts can be implemented

17. The Plan The ideal budget 2013/14
Budget Item
Amount
Approved MTEF allocation for 2013/14
R108,000,000
Additional amount requested
R32,808,080
Legal Services Programme
Legal services capacity for complaints handling
R12, 309, 000
Internal capacity building of legal practitioners
R1,500,000
Litigation of complaints
R1,500, 000
Revamping Legal Case Management System
R2,130,000
Setting-up a call centre for complaints processing
R1,700,000
Human Rights Advocacy Programme
Developing Advocacy capacity and materials
R1,600,000
Research
Research reports
R1,945,000
Promotion of access to information
Monitoring, compliance and advocacy of PAIA
R6,694,080
IT Infrastructure
R3,430,000
IDEAL BUDGET REQUESTED
R140,808,080

18. The Plan Working together to cut costs and improve performance
Ideal Budget Estimates
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
R’000,000
SAHRC
140.00
157.00
170.00
CGE
73.00
74.00
78.00
PPSA
248.00
259.00
273.00
CRL Rights
30.00
36.00
40.00
TOTAL BUDGET
491.00
526.00
561.00
TOTAL SAVINGS
4.00
8.00
12.00

19. The Plan Working together to cut costs and improve performance
Ideal Budget Estimates
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
R’000,000
SAHRC
140.00
157.00
170.00
150.00
CGE
73.00
74.00
78.00
70.00
PPSA
248.00
259.00
273.00
260.00
CRL Rights
30.00
36.00
40.00
32.00
TOTAL BUDGET
491.00
526.00
561.00
512.00
TOTAL SAVINGS
4.00
8.00
12.00
37.00

20. The Plan Towards a win-win situation
Closer cooperation between C9s
Positive knock-on effects e.g. reduced security costs, shared personnel, collaboration, IT infrastructure, one-stop service for clients
Purchasing power – optimum use of technical support teams e.g. IT helpdesk, travel desk
Treasury reduces budgets of C9s by between 9%-12% over 3-5 years
Full political buy-in from all stakeholders

21. The Plan Working together to cut costs and improve performance
Exploratory teams to be formed in each C9 institution
Feasibility study conducted by National Treasury or supported by National Treasury
Pilot projects in provincial offices
Medium-long term view
Support from Parliament

22. The South African Human Rights Commission