Question NW1108 to the Minister of Social Development
30 July 2021 - NW1108
Abrahams, Ms ALA to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)Whether, with regard to the campaign of the Deputy Minister in KwaZulu-Natal entitled Good Deeds which commenced on 1 March 2020 until 14 March 2020, her department paid for the (a) accommodation, (b) transportation and (c) subsistence and travel costs of the Deputy Minister and accompanying officials while they were staying at the Black Rock Garden Court from 11-12 March 2021; if not, who paid the bill; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) what was the total expenditure for the two days, including petty cash receipts
Reply:
The “50 Good Deeds” campaign was implemented alongside the District Development Model in the Amajuba District Municipality, as the Deputy Minister is the District Champion for that district.
The “50” was linked to the Deputy Minister’s 50th birthday where she wanted to give back to the communities as part of her birthday celebrations. The correct dates are from the 1st to the 8th of March 2021.
The Department covered all costs as this is part of the District Development Model. The Deputy Minister partnered with different private companies for different programs in addition to the different work that the department is doing.