Question NW2299 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
18 November 2021 - NW2299
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1). What is the latest status and/or update regarding the three months’ suspension of the Secretary-General of the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA); (2). whether the Secretary-General is still a part of CCIFSA; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The Secretary General (SG) was expelled through a conference resolution but the CCIFSA National Office Bearers (NOB) opted for a different approach, that of suspension. The SG subsequently decided that his matter would be dealt with through his legal representatives. To this end, the matter is still pending.
2. The Secretary general is currently still on suspension from the federation and his membership will be subject to the finalisation of all processes that will require to be instituted between his legal representatives and the organisation.