Question NW1837 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture(1)
01 June 2022 - NW1837
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture(1)
(2).whether the suspensions are still applicable; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the progress and/or outcome of the disciplinary processes with regard to the CEO and CFO as recommended by the Forensic Report and (b) by what date will the disciplinary processes be finalized; (2). whether the suspensions are still applicable; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the progress and/or outcome of the disciplinary processes with regard to the CEO and CFO as recommended by the Forensic Report and (b) by what date will the disciplinary processes be finalized; (3). whether the specified officers were suspended with full pay and allowed to use the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) equipment such as laptops and cellphones; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the (a) relevant details and (b) legal costs incurred; (4). (a) who were the persons that were appointed as acting CEO and CFO and (b) what are the additional costs incurred by the NAC because of the suspensions? NW2170E
Reply:
1. The CEO was suspended on 27 February 2021.
2. The disciplinary hearings of Ms. Mangope commenced in December 2021. Prior to the conclusion of the hearings, Ms. Mangope and the NAC agreed to part ways amicably. The disciplinary hearing of the CFO is ongoing.