Question NW1890 to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

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15 August 2022 - NW1890

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Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

(1) Given that the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) highlighted two material irregularities on property payments and asset management contracts and her reporting on expenses on unplanned and new leases, what were the processes followed fort hr lease on the St Georges Hotel in Tshwane atR5 million per month; (2) (a) on what sections of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, and other relevant legislative and regulated processes did her department rely before considering and entering into the lease and (b) who 9i) signed off on the lease and (ii) will take responsibility for the irregular lease; (3) whether she will confirm that her department and the Government have no other properties and/or facilities which can be used for the same purpose: if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the further, relevant details?

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