Question NW305 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
28 February 2022 - NW305
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
In light of the fact that (a) he and (b) the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee expected more medals for the Republic and a better performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games, what (i) are the reasons that there were media reports that there would be no incentives paid to the medal winners and (ii) amount was budgeted for the incentives?
Reply:
1. The media reports were incorrect, the correct message was that we were working with our Stakeholders such as the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and National Lotteries Commission to provide incentives. This was also clarified at a media conference that was held after the Games (August 2021).
2. The amount budgeted and paid out by DSAC & NLC was R4.40m.