Question NW3759 to the MINISTER OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE
18 December 2023 - NW3759
Tambo, Mr S to ask the MINISTER OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE
(1). What were the (a) total costs to his department for his more than a week-long stay in Paris, France and (b) reasons for him to attend the semi-final match between South Africa and England at a time when the Republic has a tight austerity policy in place.
Reply:
(a). The Total costs incurred will be available once reconciliation of invoices and costs is finalised.
(b). I attended the Rugby World Cup to support the Springboks in the Semi-Finals and Finals, I also led the South African delegation to the 9th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 9) to the International convention against doping in sport, which took place in Paris, I attended this as Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and Vice President of the International Conference of Ministers and senior officials responsible for physical education and Sport.