Question NW723 to the Minister of Transport
11 April 2024 - NW723
Chetty, Mr M to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether she will furnish Mr M Chetty with a (a) list and (b) full description of all events planned by her department to take place before 29 May 2024 in celebration of the 30 years of democracy in the Republic, including the (i) projected total cost or expenditure of each event and (ii) breakdown thereof in terms of expenditure for (aa) catering, (bb) entertainment, (cc) venue hire, (dd) transport and (ee) accommodation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant
Reply:
Furnish (a) list and (b) full description of all events planned by her department to take place before 29 May 2024 in celebration of the 30 years of democracy in the Republic
The Ministry of Transport has a calendar of events that are scheduled to take place throughout the year 2024, in celebration of the 30 years of democracy in the Republic. The events covers the main modes of transport that are under the Ministry, namely Road, Rail, Public Transport, Aviation, Maritime and Integrated Transport Planning.
The October Transport Month Campaign, a flagship project of the Department will also be used to highlight the achievements and successes in the transport sector since the dawn of democracy.
The scheduled events are championed by the relevant Branches and line function in collaboration with provincial departments and municipalities, key stakeholders and communities and are subject to the necessary preparations being in place.
The Ministry will support other Departments in accordance with various government thematic months in celebration of the 30 years of democracy.
The list of events will cover
- Road safety campaign
- Road infrastructure
- Rail infrastructure
- Integrated Public Transport network
- Truck drivers safely and wellness
- Round table on ship register
- Skills training and development on transport
- Airports infrastructure
(i) projected total cost or expenditure of each event and (ii) breakdown thereof in terms of expenditure for (aa) catering, (bb) entertainment, (cc) venue hire, (dd) transport and (ee) accommodation;
The size and magnitude of an event is largely determined by the (a) nature of the event itself such as (a) how many guests are invited or expected to attend (b) the venue for the event, the type of event - and other logistical considerations which have a bearing on the total cost or expenditure.
Such an event will also require logistical preparations and considerations for support personnel in the form of travelling, accommodation and catering.
The financial considerations and implications therefore will vary from one event to the other and will be costed when all the details are confirmed.