Question NW2232 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

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27 September 2021 - NW2232

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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.

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