Question NW986 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
15 April 2021 - NW986
Joseph, Mr D to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1)What total number of (a)(i) board members and (ii) staff members have been suspended from SA Basketball since 1 January 2016 and (b) the suspended board members and staff members are still receiving salaries and benefits respectively; (2) what is the total (a) amount and (b) breakdown of the amount that each suspended (i) board member and (ii) staff member received in each month and/or in each year since 1 January 2016?
Reply:
S.A. Basketball in its response indicated that:-
1)(a)(i) and (b) There were no Board Members suspended since 1 January 2016.
(ii) One staff member (National Administrator).
2) (a)(b)(ii) an amount of R78, 442, 29 was paid to the Administrator whilst on suspension.