Question NW2434 to the Minister of Transport
17 July 2023 - NW2434
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
What (a) is the name of each Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) board member who has resided for either a long or short period at any of the properties, (b) were the start and end dates in each case of such stay, (c) were the lease arrangements and terms and conditions with regard to each property and (d) are the reasons that the specified board members were residing at the properties in each case?
Reply:
a) No other PRASA Board members, except for Mr. Ramatlakane have resided in/leased any PRASA properties.
b) Mr. Ramatlakane leased the house in Newlands for a 3-month period, from 15 December 2022 to 15 March 2023.
c) The lease agreement entered into with Mr. Ramatlakane was based on standard terms and conditions, signed with all external parties when residential properties are leased out to the market.
d) The application of Mr. Ramatlakane emanated from a basis that he required short term accommodation whilst his private residence was being renovated.