4.4. Appointment of Dr Olver a) The DWA paid Dr Olver an amount of R289 902 before a contract was signed. The former DG approved the appointment and this was not disclosed in the DWA's annual report 2008/09. b) The former DG and Dr Olver were co-directors and strategic partners in Tourism and Nehanda Group and therefore a personal relationship existed. c) No evidence could be found that the former DG excused herself from the appointment of Dr Olver.