Question NW552 to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
20 March 2024 - NW552
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1) Whether he will furnish Mrs V van Dyk with (a) copy of the forensic investigation report into matters at freedom park that was conducted by SNG Grant Thornton and (b) the fraud case number including an update on the investigation initiated in 2019; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; and (2) whether the report will be made publicly available; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details. (3) What actions have been taken against the (a) Chief Financial Officer and (b) Financial Manager who are being accused of negligence in the forensic report. (4) whether the employee responsible for the improper procurement of fried chicken has been disciplined as the auditor recommended; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a). Copy is attached for your attention.
(b). Case number 421/1/2018. I am not able to provide update as the case was opened by Freedom Park.
(2). The Freedom Park Council commissioned the report, and it is their prerogative to make if they wish to make the report publicly available.
(3)(a). The Chief Financial Officer resigned prior to the finalization of the report, and the report did not issue recommendations against him as he was no longer an employee of Freedom Park (b) The Finance Manager:
A disciplinary enquiry was initiated as per the recommendations. The process could however not be concluded as the employee resigned before the matter was finalised.
(4). The said employee, the SCM official underwent a process of disciplinary hearing and was found not guilty.
Thank you