Question NW1369 to the Minister in the Presidency
12 September 2023 - NW1369
Bodlani, Ms T to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What are the (a) reasons that the Media Development and Diversity Agency funding process does not make direct payment to the beneficiaries instead of making payments via intermediaries and (b) full details of all (i) intermediaries that were utilised and (ii) related transactions (aa) for the 202223 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2023?
Reply:
a) The MDDA does not fund through intermediaries. Applications are submitted directly to the MDDA, and communication is between the MDDA and applicants. Upon approval of a funding application, contractual arrangements are concluded between the MDDA and successful grantees.
b) (i) and (ii) not applicable
(aa) not applicable
(bb) not applicable
DRAFTER OF THE REPLY
Name: Prof. Hlengani Mathebula
Designation: Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Contacts: 082 448 9219
Signature:
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Ms Nomonde Mnukwa
Acting Director General: GCIS
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Hon. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Minister in the Presidency
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