Question NW2386 to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
24 October 2022 - NW2386
Bodlani, Ms T to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
In view of the fact that Universal Services and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) is currently winding down its operations, what (a) is the total of legal costs that Universal Services and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) has incurred in the 2021/22 Financial Year and (b) plans does her department has in place to address the legal cases and costs thereof in relation to the winding down the specific entity?
Reply:
I have been advised by the USAASA as follows:
(a) The legal fees spent for the financial year 2021/22 amounted to R 2 535 000.00.
(b) The agency made a provision in its financial statements for the contingent liabilities in respect of the legal cases. Upon winding down of USAASA, the liabilities relating to legal cases will be dealt with in line with the National Treasury’s Guidelines for the Disestablishment of entities.
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MR T NGOBENI
DIRECTOR-GENERAL (ACTING)
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HON. PHILLY MAPULANE, MP
DEPUTY MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
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HON. KHUMBUDZO NTSHAVHENI, MP
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
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