Chairperson, I think it could be done by agreement. There is no other legal mechanism for us to do this because we must remember that they are concurrent functions. This particular function is a qualified function. In Schedule 4 it says that the provincial department of public works must provide that service.
There have been informal discussions between the national Minister of Education and me, and we are going to see whether we can have joint Minmec meetings where we determine how we can assist the provinces in the delivery of this. But it certainly wouldn't be a nightmare and I think it is something that we should do.
Allegations regarding National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund and inquiry into administrative challenges experienced
67. Prince M M M Zulu (IFP) asked the Minister of Trade and Industry:
(1) Whether his department has been informed of allegations in a media report regarding a certain organisation (name and details furnished); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether he or his department has put any measures in place to rectify the situation; if not, why not; if so, what measures;
(3) whether his department will consider conducting an inquiry with regard to the nature of administrative problems experienced by the recipient organisations in accessing lottery funds; if not, why not; if so, when will the inquiry be conducted;
(4) whether his department or the government has any plans to assist recipient organisations providing essential support services to needy communities, including children and HIV/Aids organisations, in the event of nonpayment of their grants; if not, why not; if so, what plans? CO231E