(1). Whether, with reference to his reply to question 293 on 8 October 2024, the Deputy Minister attended the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris; if not, what is the position in this regard; if not, why not; if so, (2). whether the total estimated budget of R1 805 335.74 that he approved for officials travelling to the Olympics includes (a) his, (b) the Deputy Minister’s and (c) the 8 officials’ costs of travel; if not, (i) what was the reason that, for transparency reasons, the cost did not include the cost of the Deputy Minister as part of his delegation and (ii) by what date will he be able to disclose the exact cost breakdown of the amount provided; if so, what is the actual breakdown of the total cost; (3). whether, in view of the current austerity measures, he will take steps to prevent overlapping and duplication of work of such nature in the near future; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

On what date will a reply to question 1532 published on 25 October 2024 be received?

Whether, with reference to his reply to question 272 on 8 October 2024, that he spent more than R800 000 of public money for the trip he made to the Paris 2024 Olympics Games, and notwithstanding the current investigations against him and his promise that when he commenced his role as Minister he will cut executive excesses and even donate his salary to worthy causes, he found the specified expenditure of R800 000 of public money on one person to be justified; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how is the expenditure justifiable?

On what date will a reply to question 1539 published on 25 October 2024 be received?

(1). What amount of the total budget allocated to his department is currently being spent on the development of the official languages in the Republic. (2). what projects are currently being rolled out by his department to ensure (a) the development of all official languages and (b) multilingualism in general?

(1). Whether, with reference to his reply to question 293 on 8 October 2024, the Deputy Minister attended the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris; if not, what is the position in this regard; if not, why not; if so, (2). whether the total estimated budget of R1 805 335.74 that he approved for officials travelling to the Olympics includes (a) his, (b) the Deputy Minister’s and (c) the 8 officials’ costs of travel; if not, (i) what was the reason that, for transparency reasons, the cost did not include the cost of the Deputy Minister as part of his delegation and (ii) by what date will he be able to disclose the exact cost breakdown of the amount provided; if so, what is the actual breakdown of the total cost; (3). whether, in view of the current austerity measures, he will take steps to prevent overlapping and duplication of work of such nature in the near future; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Whether any official from entities that report to him attended the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what total number of officials from each entity attended the games, (b)(i) what are their names and (ii) which of the entity did each official represent, (c) what was the role and purpose of their visit to the games and (d) what total cost was incurred by each entity in respect of each official for the duration of their attendance?

Given that on numerous occasions he has made public commitments to donate his entire salary to charities and/or arts or sports-related initiatives (details furnished), what total (a) number of charities has he concurrently donated his salary to and (b) amounts were donated in each case?

Whether he has been informed about the negotiations between sa rugby and Ackerley Sports group LLC (ASG), a united states company, for the latter to buy 20% stake of the springboks brand; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what measures will be put in place to make sure that (a) ASG is subjected to the labour and related laws of the republic, (b) rugby remains affordable and accessible to the South African public especially the masses, (c) the potential monopolistic practices, where key aspects of the sport like broadcast rights are controlled by foreign entities, potentially limiting accessibility, are avoided and (d) this arrangement aligns with his promises to maintain affordable access to sports content in the country; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

With reference to a commission of up to 15% payable on the SA Rugby and Ackerley Sports Group transaction that is valued at R1.3 billion for a 20% equity stake of Springboks, what (a) has he found to be the reason that such a high premium has been attached to the specified transaction and (b) measures are in place to guarantee that the cash inflows will benefit grassroots rugby and the most disadvantaged rugby communities in the Republic?