Question NW3354 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
12 October 2022 - NW3354
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
With reference to his replies to questions 1988 0n 15 June 2022 and 1989 0n 15 June 2022 in the context of his constitutional obligations to account and to provide reports concerning matters under his control, what are the reasons that he, as the executive authority, does not directly furnish Mr TW Mhlongo with the information, instead of referring to third party submissions only?
Reply:
In terms of Section 13 (5) (b) (ii) of the National Sport and Recreation Act, the Minister is debarred from involvement in matters of administration in sport. The Section states that “The Minister may not interfere in matters relate to administration of sport and appointment of or termination of the service of the Executive Members of the sport or recreation body.
In addition, the Federations are Non-Governmental Organizations and as such are independent of Government. The matters referred to are administrative and are Human Resources related and as such are dealt with in terms of policies governing employer and employee relationships.
Minister urges the Hon. Member to familiarise himself with the policies and legislation referred to above.