Question NW242 to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
08 March 2024 - NW242
Powell, Ms EL to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Republic against the State of Israel at the International Court of Justice; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) total amount in Rand has her department contributed to the Republic’s litigation in the specified matter and (b) are the relevant details of the items covered by the specified total amount?
Reply:
It is not possible at this stage to provide conclusive details regarding the total Rand amount contributed by the Department in the litigation before the ICJ as it is an ongoing matter and all invoices have not yet been received. Notwithstanding, the Department has contributed to costs related to the following:
- Legal fees of Counsel;
- Transport (as per departmental policies);
- Accommodation (as per departmental policies);
- Foreign subsistence and travel allowances (as per departmental policies).