Question NW190 to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
18 April 2023 - NW190
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
What are the details of the (a) destination and (b) total costs for (i) accommodation, (ii) travel and (iii) any other costs incurred for international travel of each (aa) Minister and (bb) Deputy Minister of her department since 1 June 2019; 2. What is the total cost incurred for domestic air travel for each (a) Minister and (b) Deputy Minister of her department of her department since 1 June 2019?
Reply:
I have been advised by the department as follows:
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1.(a) |
Destination |
See attached Annexure A |
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(b) |
Total Costs |
R 3 932 531.49 |
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(i) |
Accommodation |
R 1 144 763.13 |
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(ii) |
Travel (International flights) |
R1 918 800.35 |
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(iii) |
Other costs (road transport and VIP lounges) |
R 868 968.01 |
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(aa) |
Total costs in respect of Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams |
R 1 620 661.01 |
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Accommodation |
R 530 502.63 |
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|
Travel (International flights) |
R 797 093.45 |
|
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Other costs (road transport and VIP lounges) |
R 293 065.20 |
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(aa) |
Total costs in respect of Minister Khumbuzo Ntshavheni |
R 1 835 961.26 |
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Accommodation |
R 513 778.56 |
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Travel (International flights) |
R 934 207.03 |
|
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Other costs (road transport and VIP lounges) |
R 387 975.67 |
|
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(bb) |
Total costs in respect of Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana |
R 218 838.31 |
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Accommodation |
R 38 452.80 |
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Travel (International flights) |
R 82 938.36 |
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Other costs (road transport and VIP lounges) |
R 97 447.15 |
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(bb) |
Total costs in respect of Deputy Minister Philly Mapulane |
R 257 070.64 |
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Accommodation |
R 62 029.14 |
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|
Travel (International flights) |
R 104 561.51 |
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Other costs (road transport and VIP lounges) |
R 90 479.99 |
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2. |
Total cost incurred for domestic flights |
R 1 381 782.95 |
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|
(a) |
Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams |
R 684 705.78 |
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(a) |
Minister Khumbuzo Ntshavheni |
R 328 875.00 |
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(b) |
Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana |
R 112 450.17 |
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(b) |
Deputy Minister Philly Mapulane |
R 255 752.00 |
Thank You.