Question NW322 to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
15 March 2024 - NW322
Sarupen, Mr AN to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
(1)Whether, considering the participation of the delegation of the Republic in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 that took place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from 15 to 19 January 2024, her department bore the financial responsibility for the expenses of its representatives in terms of (a) accommodation, (b) air travel, (c) ground transportation and (d) any other ancillary expenses; if so, what are the relevant details in terms of the (i) total cost and (ii) breakdown thereof; if not, (2) whether the specified expenses were covered by funds received from the National Treasury; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
1) Yes
(1)(i) Total cost R 1 893 441
(1)(ii) Cost breakdown:
|
Minister |
Ministry Support Staff |
Departmental Staff |
|
|
(a)Accommodation |
R 75 960 |
R 396 920 |
R 473 290 |
|
(b)Air Travel |
R 85 927 |
R 75314 |
R 73 045 |
|
(c)Ground Transport |
R 137 315 |
R 274 630 |
R 297 740 |
|
(d)Local Shuttles |
R nil |
R 1600 |
R 1700 |
(2) Yes, the trip was covered by funds from the National Treasury, it was funded from the Voted Funds of the department.
Thank you