Question NW4104 to the Minister of Sport Arts and Culture
12 December 2023 - NW4104
Mthethwa, Mr E to ask the Minister of Sport Arts and Culture
(1). Given the need for a well-regulated royalty collection industry, and that his department funded a project through the Mzansi Golden Economy to an estimated tune of R2 million, what are the outcomes of this intervention as it has been almost three years since the Memorandum of Understanding for this project was signed. (2). whether a certain company (details furnished) delivered on its promises; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1). Subsequent to the funding being granted, the Department received an allegation of possible maladministration regarding the project. An investigation has been initiated and is in the process of being finalised.