Question NW3464 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
22 December 2023 - NW3464
Joseph, Mr D to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1). Since what date has his department assisted representatives to attend events (a) inside and (b) outside the Republic as ambassadors of SA Sport as is the case regarding a certain person (name furnished); (2). (a) what number of persons is his department currently supporting with the specified initiatives and (b) how are the persons selected; (3). what is the breakdown of cost for each person from the date the financial support started to up to the latest specified date; (4). whether his department has a revolving policy that benefits more than just the persons who have been selected; if not, why not; if so, (a) are persons allowed to apply to his department to become ambassadors and (b) what are the relevant details; (5). what criteria were used to choose the specified person as a super fan who is seen at rugby, cricket and netball matches with her trademark face painting, isicholo hat and flag colours of the Republic?
Reply:
(1). The Department has not assisted any persons to attend events inside the country or outside the country as ambassadors of SA Sport and hence we are not able to respond to;
- the number of persons that are currently supported,
- how they are selected
- , the cost and dates related to the support.
- The date the financial support started to up to the latest specified date.
- A revolving policy that benefits more than just the persons who have been selected.
- How are persons allowed to apply to the department to become ambassadors and
- The relevant details: what criteria were used to choose the specified person as a super fan who is seen at rugby, cricket and netball matches with her trademark face painting, isicholo hat and flag colours of the republic?