Question NW722 to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
29 April 2024 - NW722
Le Goff, Mr T to ask the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
Whether he will furnish Mr T A Le Goff with a (a) list and (b) full description of all events planned by his 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?
Reply:
South Africa has made considerable progress in the past 30 years in rebuilding a society deeply damaged by apartheid and colonialism.
I am informed by the Department that the normal events of the Department, including end of Administration report-backs and meetings, will be an opportunity to also reflect on progress made during the 30 years of the democratic era. Accordingly, there is no separate budget as no events specific only to the celebrations are planned.
We will proudly carry the logo of 30 Years of Democracy in publications and presentations of the normal work of the Department and the story of progress made will be communicated in the messages of the Ministry and Department.
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