I have been advised by the Department and Entities as follows:
DEPARTMENT:
(a) None
(i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(iii) Nil
(iv) Not Applicable
(v) Not Applicable
(vi) Not Applicable
(vii) Not Applicable
(b) The South African Post Office; Postbank; South African Broadcasting Corporation; Film and Publication Board and NEMISA did not sponsor any event in the last two financial years.
Broadband Infraco (BBI) does not actively sponsor events, however it does entertain sponsorships, if able to, that are aligned with the BBI mandate and are developmental oriented and enable a platform for engaging with their customers.
The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) did not sponsor any events in the 2018/2019 financial year, however it did in 2019/20.
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) did not sponsor any events in the past two financial years, however it supported the Department in the ITU campaign in 2018. South Africa was voted back into the ITU Council following a four-year absence. This event was funded from the International Relations Conferences Budget as it was in line with the mandate of ICASA.
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Entity |
(i)Nature |
(ii)Date held |
(iii)Total Amount Paid |
(iv)Purpose |
(v)Budget funds derived from |
(vi)Expected Benefits |
(vii)Actual Benefits derived |
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BBI |
SITA GovTech Golf Day |
26 October 2019 |
R26 086 |
The event provided a platform for networking with ICT industry executives, suppliers and stakeholders, including the shareholder and other regulatory bodies. |
Own generated funds were used, as BBI does not receive any Treasury allocations |
N/A |
The expected benefits were achieved during the event. |
|
State Information Technology Agency (SITA) |
Conference specifically targets SMMEs. |
3 – 4 April 2018 |
Trade Zone 123 t/a Imbizo Events R216 600.00 |
SMME in ICT and Expo Summit |
SITA 2018/19 BUDGET |
None |
|
|
A biannual conference hosted by ARMSCO, DoD and SITA |
18 May 2018 |
Military Basis Wonderboom Fonds R82 500.00 |
MICSSA Conference |
SITA 2018/19 BUDGET |
None |
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ICT Publication. Provides SITA profiling in the ICT industry |
13 June 2018 |
My Broadband Events R172 500.00 |
MyBroadband Cloud Conference 2018 |
SITA 2018/19 BUDGET |
None |
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|
SITA invited to represent Public Sector ICT |
19 – 20 June 2018 |
Manufacturing Indaba R230 000.00 |
Manufacturing Indaba 2018 |
SITA 2018/19 BUDGET |
None |
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Stakeholder Relations |
5 October 2018 |
SENTECH SOC LTD R65 000.00 |
SENTECH Chairperson’s Charity Golf Day |
SITA 2018/19 BUDGET |
None |
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|
Stakeholder Relations |
29 October 2018 |
MSG IT Solutions R50 000.00 |
Woman in ICT Conference /Awards |
SITA 2018/19 BUDGET |
None |
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Customer Relations |
31 October – 3 November 2018 |
Kimberley Golf Club R35 200.00 |
Barney Barnato Golf Tournament |
SITA 2018/19 budget |
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Annual ICT Summit hosted in the Eastern Cape, SITA exhibited services and a speaking opportunity as the Lead ICT Agency for Government |
20 - 22 November 2018 |
Trade Zone 123 t/a Imbizo Events R552 000 |
Eastern Cape 14th Annual ICT Summit 2018 |
SITA 2018/19 budget |
None |
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Annual ICT Summit hosted in the Eastern Cape, SITA exhibited services and speaking opportunity as the Lead ICT Agency for Government |
20 – 21 November 2019 |
Trade Zone 123 t/a Imbizo Events R287 500 |
Eastern Cape 15th Annual ICT Summit 2019 |
SITA 2019/20 budget |
None |
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ICASA |
SA Reception |
02 November 2018 |
R 300 000 |
To ensure that delegates were able to hear the SA proposal to be voted back into the ITU Council as well as Board Member for the Radio Regulations Board (RRB) |
International Relations Conferences Budget |
SA to be voted back into the ITU Council |
SA was voted back into the ITU Council following a four year absence |
|
Sentech |
Attached as Annexure |
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USAASA |
SITA GovTech 2019 conference to be held at the Durban ICC |
27 – 30 October 2019 |
R 145 000.00 |
The Conference bringing together Government, Industry and Business on a multi-layered engagement. SITA provides a platform that not only showcases the latest technologies, solutions and trends, but also brings together diverse stakeholders across the public and private sectors. |
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications |
The conference assists USAASA to build successful private public partnership for USAF projects that are implemented by the Agency through exhibition, attendance of sessions and networking opportunities. |
Sponsorship through Exhibition space and Marketing opportunity pre, during and post conference |
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The 15th Annual ICT Summit hosted by Imbizo Events at the East London International Convention Centre in East London, Eastern Cape |
19 - 21 November 2019 |
R 30 000.00 |
The Summit is a platform that aims to showcase the latest trends and discuss solutions and issues, innovative ideas, and online communications within the industry across South Africa with a focus on the Eastern Cape |
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications |
The Agency has interests in ICT Solutions highlighting latest developments, policies and growth in the ICT Industry to develop South Africa, As such this summit provides an opportunity to network with Government, the public sector Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Private Sector to solicit partnerships for projects in the Eastern Cape |
Sponsorship through Exhibition space Networking and Marketing opportunity pre, during and post Summit |
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zaDNA |
iWeek |
21-23 August 2018 26-28 August 2019 |
R 49 205.87 |
For ZADNA to market its services to the core internet audience (stakeholders) in South Africa |
ZADNA’s annual iWeek budget item |
Yes |
Yes |
Notes: (vii) SITA - Note that whereas the activity is called sponsorship, it is actually payment for participation in the event, by exhibition of services, attendance of the event, in most cases summits or conferences by SITA representatives and SITA’s speaking slot and branding. The events are strategically targeted and aimed at promoting SITA services and the brand.
MS. STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS, MP
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES