Question NW3813 to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
24 November 2023 - NW3813
Hlengwa, Mr M to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether Ubuntu magazine which has been produced by her department since 2012, has a printed version in addition to the digital edition; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what total number of copies are printed in each quarter, (b) where are the specified copies distributed and (c) what is the total cost to Government for each copy of the printed issues?
Reply:
DIRCO’s stakeholder publication is available in both print and digital versions. The (a) total number of copies printed in each quarter and (c) total cost to government is as follows:
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Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
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2021 – 2022 |
5000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R160 252.60 Cost per copy: R32 |
5000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R160 252.50 Cost per copy: R32 |
5000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R160 196.15 Cost per copy: R32 |
3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R114 270.90 Cost per copy: R38 |
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2022 – 2023 |
3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R113 539.27 Cost per copy: R37 |
3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R133 885.97 Cost per copy: R44 |
3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R136 647.60 Cost per copy: R45 |
3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R135 470.00 Cost per copy: R45 |
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2023 – 2024 |
3000 copies were printed at a total cost of: R137 965.50 Cost per copy: R45 |
1000 copies (BRICS Special) were printed at a total cost of: R73 272.25 Cost per copy: R73 |
3000 copies In production |
3000 copies n/a |
(b) The magazine is distributed to:
- South Africa’s missions abroad
- Embassies accredited to South Africa
- Stakeholders such as the Mapungubwe Institute, SAIIA
- Advertisers
- Contributors
- Government departments
- During Public Participation Programmes (PPP) engagements by the department’s principals
- Universities
- Libraries