Question NW2232 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
27 September 2021 - NW2232
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(a). What amount did Cricket South Africa receive from the National Lottery Council in the past five years and (b) how was the money spent for the disadvantaged communities (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2018?
Reply:
Cricket South Africa in its response indicated that;
a) The total funding received from the National Lotteries Commission between 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2020 is R2,5m.
A 100% of this funding was applied for the promotion of cricket amongst the groups designated as previously disadvantaged. The R2.5m breakdown is as follows;
(i) and (ii)
In 2017 no funds were received
In 2018 an amount of R1.5m was received for Project 96809 which covered the following;
- Rural Facility upgrades – Fort Hare University, Alice; Rabana Primary, NWP.
- Women Cricket Advancement – Equipment.
- Funding assistance to Disability Cricket Sector – National Cricket Weeks Education via Mindset TV – Hubs’ Progammes: Iqakamba broadcasts.
BUDGET LINE ITEM ( in line with Annexure A) |
EXPENDITURE ITEMS |
1. Accommodation |
28 000.00 |
2. Car Hire |
9 600.00 |
3. Cricket equipment |
500 000.00 |
4. Ed: Mindset |
189 600.00 |
5. Field Upgrades UFH |
70 000.00 |
6. Net Upgrades (Rural) |
300 000.00 |
7. SA Blind Cricket |
120 000.00 |
8. SA Deaf Cricket |
120 000.00 |
9. SASA Intellectually Impaired |
120 000.00 |
TOTAL |
R1,500,000.00 |
In 2019 an amount of R1,0m was received for Project M12946
- The funds were earmarked for the Advancement of Females’ in Cricket
BUDGET LINE ITEM |
EXPENDITURE ITEMS |
1. Clothing for Teams |
R165,919.72 |
2. Hosting Fee (Tshwane & Cape Town) |
R292,267.50 |
3. Accommodation |
R453,744.55 |
4. Flights |
R193,000.00 |
5. Meal Allowance for Supper |
R49,000.00 |
6. Pitch Vision (Live stream of matches) |
R18,930.00 |
7. Coach Bus |
R44,610.00 |
8. Catering for Launch |
R115,162.50 |
9. Deco for Launch |
R34,654.56 |
TOTAL |
R1,367,288.83 |
In 2020 no funds were received.