Question NW3730 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
14 December 2023 - NW3730
Mkhwebane, Adv B to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1).Whether he will furnish Adv B J Mkhwebane with proof that the amendment by the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) of the expired projects and unclaimed funds policy and the promulgation of the standard operating procedure comply with the various legislative requirements as clearly stipulated in remedial actions of the Public Protector, set out in 7.1.2.1.1 to 7.1.2.1.4 of the Report 125 of 2019/20; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2). what are the reasons that he has not reviewed the lawfulness of the policy operating at the NAC. (3) whether he intends to oppose the court application of the SA Roadies Association regarding the matter; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1). The National Arts Council (“NAC”) wishes to place on record that the two remedial actions as formally recorded at clauses 7.1.2.1.1 and 7.1.2.1.4 of the Public Protector’s Report 25 of 2019/20 were implemented by the NAC in 2021.
The following documents are attached hereto as evidence of implementation of remedial actions 7.1.2.1.1 and 7.1.2.1.4:
- A copy of the Standard Operating Procedure; and
- A copy of the declaration of interests registers for all NAC employees relating to the projects they have initiated since 2015 to date.
(2). The National Arts Council has reviewed the Expired projects policy to ensure that it complies with laws and policies. The reviewed policy is attached for perusal.
(3). The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture will not oppose the court application by South African Roadies Association on the matter. The applicant is not seeking any relief against the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture.