Question NW4073 to the Minister of Sport Arts and Culture
12 December 2023 - NW4073
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport Arts and Culture
(1). Whether, with reference to the allegations of nepotism and tribalism at Freedom Park, there are any employees at Freedom Park who have family relations; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2)(a). what number of the positions at Freedom Park are held by Vendas and (b) on what date was each specified employee appointed; (3). whether any employees received any salary increases in the past four years; if not, why not; if so, what number of (a) senior managers and (b) general staff benefited; (4). whether there are employees acting in positions that do not exist on the Freedom Park organogram; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (5). whether all employees in an acting position are paid whilst acting; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1). We are not aware of any employees with family relations at Freedom Park. The entity has also confirmed that none of the employees are related to each other.
(2)(a).15 positions at the Freedom Park Museum are held by persons of Venda origin.
(b).
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NAME OF OFFICIAL |
APPOINTMENT DATE |
|
Dr Jane Mufamadi |
1 January 2016 |
|
Mr Victor Netshiavha |
1 January 2010 |
|
Ms Ricky Mafadza |
1 April 2010 |
|
Ms Humbe Mudau |
1 April 2010 |
|
Mr Mukhethwa Mulaudzi |
13 May 2008 |
|
Adv Unarine Tshikovhi |
1 May 2022 |
|
Mr Cedrick Phalannwa |
1 April 2010 |
|
Ms Thetshelesani Tshivhase |
1 January 2010 |
|
Ms Connie Nxumalo |
12 April 2023 |
|
Ms Naomi Madima |
1 September 2014 |
|
Mr Stephen Mbelengwa |
12 November 2009 |
|
Phophi Thovhakale |
10 October 2023 |
|
Prudence Mugwena |
10 October 2023 |
|
Connie Mutshekwa |
10 October 2023 |
|
Lavhelesani Khangele |
17 February 2020 (permanent contract 1 October 2023) |
(3). Employees have not received salary increments for the past four years. This matter has duly been ventilated to the Committee, both in February 2020, and during the presentation by Freedom Park to the very same Committee on 24 October 2023. The Freedom Park presentation was duly submitted on time for circulation to all members of the Committee. However, for ease of reference, we hereby attach the presentation and refer to slide No. 34 and 38 respectively. To our recollection, this matter was duly ventilated, and the Committee recommended that the DSAC should intervene on this matter.
Please find below details of the ex-gratia and notch payments over the last four years. 2021- R8 883; 2022 and 2023- R48 000,00
(4). There are no employees acting in positions that do not exist on the Freedom Park organogram.
(5). All employees in acting positions are duly compensated in accordance with the policy on acting on Higher positions. The Acting allowance is paid at 30% for a maximum of three months.