1. With reference to the payments of claims made to the Department of International Relations and Cooperations for the 2018-19 financial year, (a) what is the official status of each traveler, (b) in what capacity did each person travel, (c) what is the total breakdown of the travel fee and accommodation, (d) was each person travelling on business and/or economy class, (e) what was car rental cost in respect of each traveler, (f) what type of vehicles were booked for each traveler, (g) how did the travel undertaken by each person contribute to the economy and/or advancement of the Republic and (h) on what date will the reports of each trip that was undertaken be available? (NW3102E)
1. Please refer to the attached spreadsheet for the response to the question above.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MADE TO DIRCO 2018 -2019 FINANCIAL YEAR
With reference to the payments of claims made to the Department of International Relations and Cooperations for the 2018-19 financial year, (a) what is the official status of each traveler, (b) in what capacity did each person travel, (c) what ...
1. Whether he has been informed that the Springs Library in Ekurhuleni Metro has been closed for over a year, if so, what has he found to be the reason for the closure of the specified library for an extended period;
2. (a) by what date will the library be reopened and (b) what is the cause of the delay of the reopening;
3. by what date will the necessary repairs to the air-conditioning and other repairs be finalised? NW2145E
1. The provision of library and information services to communities is the mandate of the provincial Departments of Sports, Arts and Culture. The library was closed on 2 January 2019 due to flooding which damaged the roof and the floor. Upon further assessment it was discovered that the storm water beneath the library is the problem that damaged the floor, carpets and the shelves. ...
(1). What is the current status of the investigation into the complaints received from the SA Roadies Association (SARA) against the National Arts Council in respect of the alleged failure of the Council to award SARA a grant based on the policy relating to expired grants and surplus funds;
(2). whether he instituted any forensic audits to investigate the complaints; if so, (a) who conducted the audits, (b) what were the outcomes of each audit and (c) will he furnish Mrs V van Dyk with copies of the outcomes of the audits;
(3). with reference to the alleged fake funding proposal received from the SARA, (a) how was it discovered that the proposal was fake, (b) in whose name was the proposal, (c) who created the proposal and (d) what steps have been taken to address the fake funding proposal. NW2123E
1. The two reports submitted by the Business Innovations Group (BIG) and Gobodo Forensic and Investigation Accounting (GIFA) concluded that Mr Nyathela’s allegations were unfounded and that the NAC acted within its policy.
2. Yes, I instituted two investigations,
(a). The audits were conducted by independent firms: Gobodo Forensics and Investigation Group (GIFA)and Business Innovations Group (BIG).
(b). Both the BIG and the GFIA ...
(1). What are the full details of the National Arts Council’s policy in respect of expired grants and surplus funds that was approved in 2015;
(2). whether he has found that the policy complies with the prescripts of the National Treasury regulations and the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999; if not, what (a) are the relevant details and (b) steps did he take to intervene in this regard?
(1). Expired projects are identified by the Arts Development Officer (ADO) in charge of the programme as stipulated in section 5 of the Expired and Surplus Funds Policy of the National Arts Council, see link below for Annexure 1, for full details and comprehensive outline of the process.
http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW968Annexure.pdf
In terms of clause 9 of the policy, the funds may be utilised to support ...
1. Whether his department hosted any event and or function related to its 2019 Budget Vote debate; if so, (a) where was each event held, (b) what was the total cost of each event and (c) what is the name of each person who was invited to attend each event as guest;
2. whether any gifts were distributed to guests attending any of the events; if so, (a) what are the relevant details of the gifts distributed and (b) who sponsored the gifts?
1. The department did not host a budget vote event or function. However, the department had an exhibition at the old Assembly Chamber courtyard for a total amount of R198 455. 04
2. The Department did not give out gifts.
(a) Who was appointed as Team Leader for the South African team travelling to the (i) 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Valencia, (ii) 2018 Junior and Youth Championships in London and (iii) 2016 World 100 km Championships in Los Alcazares, (b) which ASA officials and/or representatives are required to travel with athletes selected to represent the Republic overseas, (c) in what circumstances would an ASA official and/or representative other than the Head of Delegation be authorised to travel separately from the athletes forming part of a South African team competing internationally and (d) what are the reasons for certain athletes forming part of the South African team which competed at the World Junior and Youth Championships in London being booked on a flight separate from the ASA officials and/or representatives tasked with managing the team? NW1534E
The Honourable Member asked exactly the same question last year. It was question 2555 and it was responded too. The status remains the same.
More »
Whether he will provide Mr T W Mhlongo with a list of each development initiative funded by Athletics South Africa (ASA) in the past three years, including
(a) the class or category of athletes who benefited, or who were intended to benefit, from each development initiative and
(b) an indication of the amount spent by ASA on each development initiative; if so, what are the relevant details in each case? NW1533E
- The ASA Board received a mandate from the ASA Council at the ASA QGM in 2016 to align the ASA Development Strategy, to achieve success at the Olympic Games, as its primary objectives.
- In this regard ASA has a National Development Strategy which is available on the ASA website http://www.athletics.org.za/centresofexcellence.
- Athletics is a labour intensive sport which requires substantial resources to engage large quantities ...
(1) Why did the Athletics South Africa (ASA) General Council refuse to answer the queries raised by KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) at the ASA annual general meeting held on 27 October 2017; (2) (a) can she provide Mr T W Mhlongo with (i) a list of each source of income from which ASA has benefited in the past three years and (ii) a copy of ASA's annual budget and business plan for the (aa) 2016-17, (bb) 2017-18 and (cc)2018-19 financial years and (b) what percentage of ASA's total income is attributable to (i) fees/commission charged by ASA on road running events, (ii) sponsorship related to road running events and (iii) the issuing of ASA permanent licenses to road runners and/or road running clubs? NW2461E
- KZNA submitted the questions after the deadline stipulated by the notice of the AGM.
- The ASA Board did have the answers on the KZNA questions ready, but the ASA Council instructed the Board not to answer, as KZNA did not follow constitutional protocol.
- Furthermore KZNA submitted Delegates for the AGM after the deadline. One of the 2 Delegates was not eligible as per ASA ...
(1) What (a) total amount has (i) his department and (ii) each of the entities reporting to him spent on (aa) cleaning, (bb) security and (cc) gardening services in the (aaa) 2017-18 and (bbb) 2018-19 financial years, (b) amount was paid to each service provider to provide each specified service and (c) total amount was paid to each of the service providers?
The officials are busy collating data to make sure that the Hon. Member is given an accurate information. As soon as that process is done I will forward the Honourable Member the required information.
More »
(a) What are the relevant details of the development structures that have been put in place by his department for schools and clubs and (b) what systems of scouting to spot talent were put in place in the various phases of these developmental phases since 27 April 1994? NW952E
a) (i) Club development (CD)
In 2004, SRSA launched the Mass Participation Programme to address grassroot sport development.
In 2006, Club Development project was launched. The project is now a programme. It is aimed at establishing a clear and seamless pathway for athletes through which they can progress from the entry level of the continuum to the highest echelons of participation.
Education and Training ...
