Question NW3951 to the Minister of Sport Arts and Culture
12 December 2023 - NW3951
Ngcobo, Mr S to ask the Minister of Sport Arts and Culture
Whether (a) he, (b) the deputy minister and (c) any other official in his department attended the rugby world cup final in France in October 2023; if not; what is the position in this regard; if so, what (i) are the relevant details of each person in his department who attended the rugby world cup, (ii) is the total number of such persons and (iii) were the total costs of (aa) travel, (bb) accommodation and (cc) any other related costs that were incurred by his department as a result of the trip(s)?
Reply:
(a) Yes, the Minister attended the semi–final and final of RWC 2023.
(b) Yes, the Deputy Minister attended the quarter final of the RWC 2023.
(c) Yes, officials attended the RWC 2023.
(i) Ms. Sumayya Khan – Deputy Director General: Recreation Development and Sport Promotion.
Mr. Litha Mpondwana – Media Liaison Officer
Ms. Tinyiko Khosa – Chief Director International Relations
Mr. Meshack Mbowane – Director International Relations
Mr. Ruphus Matibe – Director International Relations
Ms. Lungiswa Phoswa – Minister’s Personal Assistant
Ms. Lovedelia Maake – Deputy Minister’s Personal Assistant
(ii) 7 officials as indicated in (i) above.
(iii) (aa) Total flight cost for officials, including Minister and Deputy Minister = R1,262,357.30
(bb) Total accommodation cost for officials, including Minister and Deputy Minister = R884,324.00
(cc) Total allowance for officials, including Minister and Deputy Minister = R222,485.76
Total insurance for officials, including Minister and Deputy Minister = R6,060.00
Total transfer cost for officials, including Minister and Deputy Minister = R449,668.60
Grand Total = R2,824,895.66