Question NW369 to the Minister of Tourism
06 March 2024 - NW369
Matumba, Mr A to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether there are currently any service providers who are still waiting for their payment after 30 days of providing services to SA Tourism; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the reasons behind the late payments and (b) is holding the specified entity from paying those service providers in time?
Reply:
Are there currently any service providers who are still waiting for their payment after
30 days of providing services to SA Tourism; if not, what is the position in this regard?
I have been informed that SA Tourism’s policy is to pay valid invoices within a period of 30 days. This is also monitored as deliverable in the approved Annual Performance Plan, and the entity has achieved 100% payment of valid invoices within 30 days in the previous reporting quarters.
If so, (a) What are the reasons behind the late payments?
In the instance where the supplier is not paid within 30 days, the invoice is placed on hold due to the invoice being non-compliant or there is a dispute with the supplier. The supplier is advised of the circumstances and once rectified the invoice is paid. This measure is in place to prevent any irregularities.
(b) What is holding the specified entity from paying those service providers in
time?
SA Tourism has on record paid suppliers within 30 days of receipt of the valid invoice. Where an invalid invoice or dispute exists, the invoice is placed on hold until the compliant invoice is received from the supplier.