What total amount did her department spend on the commission of the (a) SNG Grant Thornton and (b) TFS Africa forensic investigations?
a) I have been informed by the Department that the Department spent R 778 789.86 for the SNG Grant Thornton investigation, and
b) R 232 921.00 for the TFS Africa investigation.
Considering the importance of business and medical tourism, what plans does her department have in place to enhance infrastructure and services catering for these segments of the market, thus ensuring the Republic remains competitive as a destination for various purposes?
I have been informed by the Department that the approach to Medical Tourism is that practitioners who want to participate in this niche are free to do so. However, government does not actively promote or market South Africa as a destination for this purpose. This is based on the levels of potential risks of litigation associated with the field.
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Whether the Government has any plans to refurbish the Mphephu Resort to revive the tourism economy of the Vhembe Region in Limpopo; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
I have been informed that the Department of Tourism does not have Mphephu Resort as one of its projects. The resort belongs to the Limpopo Provincial Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism.
The Honourable member, may direct the enquiry to the Provincial authorities in this regard.
(1) Whether, with reference to the Auditor-General’s report of 2019 which highlighted that at least 14 infrastructure projects under her department had significant challenges and recommended a forensic investigation on them, she will furnish Ms H Ismail with a detailed list of these 14 infrastructure projects highlighted by the Auditor-General of South Africa;
(2) (a) Who were the officials presiding over the infrastructure projects that were under her department during the 2019 period and (b) what were the (i) original project values per project and (ii) reasons for the variance between the fair value and expenditure incurred per project?
1. Detailed list of the 14 infrastructure projects recommended for a forensic investigation as highlighted by the Auditor-General’s report of 2019
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Rock Art Tourism Phase 2, Eastern cape
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Building of a Guest House 1 & 2, Free State
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Sentinel Peal Car Access, Free State
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Mnisi, Limpopo
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VhaTsonga 1 & 2, Limpopo
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Kamiesburg, Northern Cape
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Whether she will furnish Mr T A Le Goff with a (a) list and (b) full description of all events planned by her department to take place before 29 May 2024 in celebration of the 30 years of democracy in the Republic, including the (i) projected total cost or expenditure of each event and (ii) breakdown thereof in terms of expenditure for (aa) catering, (bb) entertainment, (cc) venue hire, (dd) transport and (ee) accommodation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
I am informed by the Department that no events are planned by the Department of Tourism, before the 29 May elections, to celebrate 30 years of democracy in the Republic of South Africa.
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With reference to the reply of the former Minister to question 96 on 28 February 2023, what are the details of the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year of manufacture, (d) date of purchase and (e) purchase price paid for each vehicle purchased by her department for (i) her and (ii) the Deputy Minister since 8 May 2019?
i) Former Minister Mmamoloko ‘Nkensani’ Kubayi, 01 June 2019- 05 August 2021, used vehicles purchased by the Department in 2013 until the purchase of new vehicles in 2020.
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VOLVO BASED IN CAPE TOWN
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(1) Whether, with reference to the Auditor-General’s report of 2019 which highlighted that at least 14 infrastructure projects under her department had significant challenges, she will furnish Ms H Ismail with a list of the contractors appointed to the projects; if not, why not; if so, by what date does she envisage doing so;
(2) Whether any of the contractors appointed have been red flagged for future appointments; if not, what is the position in each case; if so, that are the further, relevant details?
1. Will the Minister furnish Ms H Ismail with a list of the contractors appointed to the projects; if not, why not; if so, by what date does she envisage doing so?
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EC Rock Art Tourism Phase 2
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African Implementation Management Services Pty Ltd
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FS Building of a Guest House 1 & 2
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(1) Whether, with reference to the Auditor-General’s report of 2019 which highlighted that at Least 14 infrastructure projects under her department had significant challenges, all variations/deviations incurred were properly authorised; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) Whether there were any irregular activities in the management of the specified projects; ifso, what (a) are the relevant details of the irregularities, (b) consequence management measures were taken against officials who were responsible for overseeing and/or presiding over these projects and (c) are the specified measures;
(3) Whether she will furnish Ms H Ismail with the basic account system payment reports on all projects from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2022; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
1. Whether all variations/deviations incurred were properly authorized; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
I have been informed that the details are contained in the Annual Report of 2019 on the Department’s Website: https://www.tourism.gov.za/ResourceCentre/Pages/Reports.aspx
(2)(a) Whether there were any irregular activities in the management of the specified projects; if so, what are the relevant details of the irregularities?
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(a) What criterion is used by her department to appoint tour guides and (b) at what point does her department and the Department of Transport liaise before tour guides are appointed?
(a) I have been informed that the Department is not responsible for the appointment of tourist guides. The appointment of tour guides is a provincial competency.
(b) Not applicable
(1) What (a) are the requirements set by her department for a person to qualify for appointment as a tour guide and (b) checks and balance mechanisms are in place to ensure that applicants processed by her department comply with the specified requirements;
(2) Whether she will furnish Ms H Ismail with a copy of the application form used by her department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) How are the tour guides monitored by her department to ensure the safety of the tourists in their excursions with the tour guides around the Republic?
(1)(a) I have been informed that the Department of Tourism is not responsible for the appointment of tour guides. The appointment of tour guides is a provincial competency.
(1)(b) and (2) and (3) Not Applicable
