Question NW701 to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
30 April 2024 - NW701
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
Whether he will furnish Mr L J Basson with a (a) list and (b) full description of all events planned by his 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 details?
Reply:
a) An event celebrating 30 years of the ICT industry in South Africa was held on 26 April 2024 in Sandton.
- The total cost of the event was R518 458,71. Digital Council Africa sponsored R307 500.00. The total cost incurred by the DCDT was R210 958,71.
- The sponsorship covered the cost of (aa) catering, (bb) entertainment, (cc) venue hire. (dd) The Department spent R5337,11 on transport costs for officials who have been part of the project team. (ee) no cost incurred on accommodation.
I thank you.